Podcast appearances and mentions of carolyn r owens

What's the Word 2023 - Episode 233  Words are powerful. They can be hurtful, bring joy, motivate and inspire you, and use words to express how you feel, how you really feel.  In this episode, we talk about why and how you should create your word of the year.  And you may be thinking we are already a couple of months into the year, but I'm telling you it's not too late. You'll hear:   Why it's important to choose a word for the year.  How choosing a word for the year can impact you.  What can happen when you don't choose a word.   What my word of the year is, and why I chose that word. Tune in and learn how you can add a new tool to approach your goals and define what you want to accomplish in your career, business, or life.  Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letscoachwithcarolyn/    

 How to Unlock Your Best Life with guest Ann Papayoti - Episode 232 What would you do if you found out your best friend was sleeping with your boyfriend? We have watched this play out on TV shows or movies and make headline news. Betrayal was even at the center of the storyline in season two of the Netflix hit Euphoria. As we watch events like this or other painful events unfold, we don't think about how it impacts someone's life. That is, until it happens to you or someone close to you. Far too often, we allow the tragedies and pain from our past to prevent us from moving forward and achieving success in our lives. We stay in denial, unconsciously causing harm to others and ourselves. Is it healthy to stay in this space? If so, how long can or should we stay there? What can we do to break free from the pain of our past? In this episode, author and coach Ann Papayoti shares how you can break free from the past, create positive change, and unlock your best life. Ann has gone through some painful moments in life, ranging from betrayal by her best friend and boyfriend, marriage to an abusive husband, suicide, and the death of a child. However, through the depth of her grief and honoring herself, Ann was able to bring all her losses to the forefront and rediscover herself. Tune in to learn how Ann was able to use the gift of "shift" to transform her life and how you can too. It's time for you to dance in the rain and love life again.  Connect with Ann: https://skyviewcoaching.com  Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 231: What The Heck Happened The show was going great, we were getting recognized, and suddenly, just like that, you didn't see any new episodes. Why, when things seem to be going so well, would we just ghost you like that? Well, you are going to find out in this episode what the heck happened to Let's Coach with Carolyn, and you'll find out if we will be continuing with the show.  Connect with Carolyn: carolyn360.com 

Episode 229: The Lies You Tell and Are Told About Money with Chella Diaz Have you ever stopped to think about where and how you learned about money? Most likely, it was growing up in your home. No matter what your childhood was like, your beliefs about money started there. Those beliefs have impacted how you spend, save, and feel about debt. We have been told many stories about money, and much of what we have been told is a lie. One of the biggest myths is that we shouldn't talk about money. In this episode, we are joined by Money Coach Chella Diaz, and we talk all about money. We break down some of the lies we've been told, how to get passed them, and what you can do to achieve financial independence. And, I'll just say, it's not just about how much money you make or how profitable your business is. Chella is passionate about empowering people to master their money skills. She helps her clients identify and release their money baggage so they can set and achieve their financial goals. She has been called to learn various healing modalities and has earned over 15 certifications as a financial coach and spiritual leader. Are you ready to unpack what's not serving you, to make space for the right beliefs and tools to create success in your life? Tune in as we dive into the lies we have learned about money and how you can change your money story to create financial abundance.  Connect with Chella: https://chelladiaz.com/ Connect with your host, Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 228: Creating, Building, and Protecting Wealth with guest Rich LeBrun  Building wealth is not about how much money you make but about how much money you keep. In our youth we tend to have a more carefree approach, not thinking as much about creating wealth.  It is far more fun to live in the moment; we can worry about saving later. But one day it all hits you and you must quickly change course. You must decide not only how to create wealth but also how to protect it.  In this episode, successful franchise owner, author, and speaker, Rich Lebrun, joins us to share how you can begin to build wealth now and if it's possible to do it later in life. Rich specializes in the franchise industry by showing people how to rigorously evaluate a business to purchase and how to build wealth for their families. With over 30 years of serving as a senior executive working with small to medium size companies helping them with strategic planning, executive coaching, and leadership training, he is passionate about teaching others how to reach their life's goals and objectives for building wealth and a better quality of life. Tune in as Rich shares his story of transition after losing his job, becoming a franchise owner, and how he has been able to create his legacy and secure his future.  You'll find out what you can do to get started today and when it's too late to start building wealth for yourself. Connect with Rich: https://rlebrun.com Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com  

Episode 225:  Getter Better Clients Fast with Russell Pearson As a business owner, how often have you done business with someone who was challenging to work with and the experience was not very enjoyable? What if there was a process that could help you attract better clients fast? In this episode, Business Strategist Russell Pearson shares strategies to help you transform the way you grow your business and how you do business to revitalize the passion you once had. For over 25 years, Russell has been working with passionate yet frustrated businesspeople to transform the way they grow their organizations. An awarding-winning business owner, he has worked with companies such as TOYOTA, Fulton Hogan, CPA Australia, Santa Fe, and Ticketmaster, just to name a few.  So, if you feel frustrated, tired, or uninspired, listen to this episode before you walk away from your business. You will learn how to attract clients you enjoy working with and sustain the business you love.  Not a business owner, tune in and hear what businesses do to attract your attention and make you a loyal customer.  Connect with Russell: https://russellpearson.com/ Get the guide, "How to Attract Better Clients Fast" - https://russellpearsonprograms.com  Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com     

Episode 223: The Labels That Define Us with Betsy Cerulo  Everywhere we turn, a new label pops up telling us how we should define ourselves. Some are meant to be a badge of honor, while others cause hurt and pain. The labels “assigned” to us can open past wounds and impact our behaviors and choices.  They can keep us down, not allowing us to achieve success in life.  The world uses these labels to define us and separate us. But what if we embraced the labels and used them for good?  In this episode, innovator, author, and business owner, Betsy Cerulo, shares how you can claim your labels and use them as fuel for greater success. Betsy is the founder of the hugely successful professional staffing and executive search firm. AdNet/AccountNet and advocates for workplace excellence and equity. Growing up in a home that favored the boys over the girls, coming out after falling for a college classmate, she experienced the sting of unkind and discriminating labels. In business, as she tried to rise as a young executive search professional, she found her way blocked and her salary less simply because she was ”a woman.”  So can YOU really choose your labels and use them to empower yourself, your business, or your career? Tune in and find out how Betsy was able to overcome the labels that defined her and achieve ultimate success.  Connect with Betsy:  www.betsycerulo.com Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com    

Episode 221:  Gaining Freedom Through the Power of Delegation with Emily Morgan  As a business owner or career professional, you wear many hats. From replying to emails, attending and scheduling meetings, marketing, and researching the latest tools for your industry, you can easily become overwhelmed with everything you have to do.  However, there is a simple solution that we tend to avoid. Delegation may be your key to freedom to focus on growing your business and enjoying your success.  It sounds simple, but we often don't get it right and are ready to burst.  In this episode, successful entrepreneur Emily Morgan shares some tips and strategies you can start using today to elevate yourself into more freedom with the simple delegation system.  Emily's mission is to create freedom for people to do what they love and have a big impact. As the leader of Delegate Solutions, she works tirelessly to help reshape the culture of the traditional workforce by providing professional, flexible employment for her team while also providing entrepreneurs with strategic workforce options to help them grow more efficiently and effectively. If you are ready to let go and focus on the things that are important to you, tune in and see how delegating can be a game-changer.  Connect with Emily: https://delegatesolutions/letscoach Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 219: When Dating Online, Sometimes You Need A Little Nudge with guest Erika Ettin If you are single and want to be in a relationship, the journey to find love may have you traveling down a very bumpy road. You have tried being introduced by friends, hanging out at your favorite places, or maybe even tried online dating – all with no success. Online dating can be tricky, but sometimes all you need is a little nudge. In this episode, you'll learn how to increase your odds for connecting online, leading to more dates and a better chance at finding your match. Online dating coach and founder of A Little Nudge, Erika Ettin, joins us to discuss navigating the world of online dating. Erika knows how hard it can be to meet people and shares her own experience with online dating. After creating a unique process that she now shares with her clients, she met her perfect match. From saying just, the right thing in your profile, choosing the right photos, knowing what to say, and planning that first date, Erika is here to help. Tune in and learn just how you can find love online with just a little nudge.  Connect with Erika: https://www.alittlenudge.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 218: Sharing Your Love On Social Media  We are late kicking off our annual romance and relationship series, but we do have some great topics for you – things you need to think about, tips and strategies, dating online, and so much more…     You may find yourself sharing posts of you and your significant other so the world can see how lucky you are and just how much in love you are. You may be having fun messaging back and forth with each other, teasing, laughing, and simply loving. We now joke, saying you know a relationship is real or over when the Facebook status changes. But sharing your love on social media does not come without its challenges.   Just how can you show your partner how much you love them while keeping the peace with them and stay out of social media jail? This episode talks about the art and etiquette of sharing your love on social media. You'll leave knowing what to ask yourself before you post and a few things you definitely should not do.     Cell Phone Photo by Cristian Dina from Pexels

Episode 216: Take Your Business from Replaceable to Indispensable with guest Max Traylor Regardless of what industry you are in, you must compete with other businesses providing similar services. With so much competition, a business can easily be replaced. A business can be popular and make lots of money one day and close its door the next day. Do the traditional sales model of time for dollars still work, or is it time for business owners to take a different approach? According to our guest, Max Traylor, the key is to take your business from replaceable to indispensable. Max Traylor is a business coach and author, also called the “idea coach” and thinking partner by his clients. He teaches his clients to put their personal lives first and build a business that works for them, not the other way around. Tune in as Max Traylor shares how a business can become indispensable to clients, breaking through the time for dollars plateau and three core business models that can lead to residual income and personal freedom. This episode will leave you with a whole new way to look at your business. Connect with Max: https://www.maxtraylor.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com  

Episode 212: Welcome to 2022 with your host Carolyn Owens  Welcome to the tenth season of "Let's Coach with Carolyn". Can you believe it, ten seasons! But what happened with the season nine finale?   In this episode, your host, Carolyn Owens, talks about some of the challenges we face in life, including her. Over the past almost two years, we have been dealing with COVID-19, the coronavirus, and the different variants that have been identified.  This pandemic has been life-changing for many of us and has truly impacted how we live our lives.    Some of the information that is out there will convince you, your life is miserable and unhappy. They tell you, you have to do it this way or that way or you will remain unhappy. And, after you have made them tons of money, you realize, you were happier and enjoying life much better before they sold you a jar of snake oil.  So what can we do about it? How can we learn to make informed decisions that are best for our lives, not someone else's?  Tune in and hear some of the ideas Carolyn has for you and what the show has planned to assist you along YOUR journey.  Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com     

Episode 208: Living the 80/20 Rule with guest Penney Zenker Have you heard of the 80/20 rule?  The 80/ 20 rule suggests that 20 percent of what you do will account for 80 percent of what you achieve, your results. If this is true, this rule should shape how you focus and manage your time. Is it possible to invest your time so that you can spend less time by working smarter to achieve your goals? In this episode, Penny Zenker shows us just how we can do this. Penny serves as a focusologist, international speaker, business coach and is one of America's leading experts in the psychology of productivity to eliminate distraction, perfectionism, and self-sabotage to maximize results in every area of your life. Penny's book The Productivity Zone was an instant Amazon Best Seller, and her TEDx, "The Energy of Thought," has gained attention worldwide. Tune in and learn how to gain focus, act, and be more strategic in every area of your life by using the 80/20 rule. Connect with Penny: https://pennyzenker360.com/dq Connect with your host Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com, https://leadershipmasteryassessment.com 

Episode 206: From Addiction and Abuse to Faith and Success with guest Erik Allen  Raised in a broken, abusive home, bankrupt at 21, living a Rockstar life while working at Universal Records, and spending a decade getting high and drinking heavily, Erik Allen was headed for destruction.  That is until one day he was invited to a life-changing event. He found a reason to turn things around, change his story, and create something new. How did he do it?  In this episode, Erik Allen shares his story of overcoming his battles to live a life of humility and faith. He is the host of the podcast The Erik Allen Show and Top-Rated MMA, both of which are highly rated shows and listened to worldwide.  He assists MMA fighters and entrepreneurs with getting noticed online so they can take their careers and businesses to a whole new level. Tune in and hear how Erik went from addiction, abuse, jail, and lies to become a well-respected and highly ranked podcaster. 

Episode 203: The Walk of Life with guest Walker Neer  Are you ready for some fun? Continuing our day of celebration, celebrating our 200th episode and International Podcasting Day is one of my favorite podcasters and friend, Walker Neer. Walker is very passionate about podcasting and currently hosts, not one, not two, but three podcasts.  The longest-running podcast is The Walkshow which explores the walk of life through a variety of guests, topics, and themes.  Walker also co-hosts Pick Up Your Sticks which is a show that seeks to explore Why Gaming Matters and talks about video games from many angles.  The newest show is The Crowfall Podcast which is also co-hosted by Walker and is about the recently released online game Crowfall.   In this episode, we are going to talk about the challenges we face, what motivates us, and what keeps him going through his Walk of life. Listen to the Walkshow:  Connect with your host Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 204: Creating Greatness in Your Life with guest Nate Garrison 

Episode 200 Celebrating 200 with your host Carolyn Owens You can be listening to this episode at any time but not only is today International Podcasting Day but here at Let's Coach we are celebrating our 200th episode. Time to break out the champagne and share some unknown "stuff" with you, our listeners.  You don't often get to hear from me or about me and in this episode, I share some lessons I've learned along the way. What keeps a person going to reach 200 episodes? Can it really be that fun? Tune in and learn more about your host, the journey, and what's to come... But most of all, thank you for your support and for continuing to listen.  You are the true magic behind the show.  Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com  Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/letscoachwithcarolyn   

Episode 201: Turn Your Words Into Wealth with guest Aurora Winter  Do you want to write a book? Well writing a book is hard work. It takes creativity and time, lots of time. But our guest this week, Aurora Winter, strongly believes every expert, entrepreneur, and leader needs to write a book and you don't have to spend a lot of time doing it. In this episode, she shares how you can increase your income, impact, and influence with the right words. Aurora Winter is a bestselling author, TV producer, media coach, ghostwriter, and successful serial entrepreneur who trains people to create a clear, concise, compelling message. She assists her clients by helping them find their voice and write books that take their business and careers to a whole new level. She is the author of 6 books including “Thought Leader Launch” and “Marketing Fastrack.” Her latest book, “Turn Words into Wealth”, has won multiple awards, including the Best Business Book Award from Pinnacle and Literary Titan Book Award. If you are ready to stand out as a thought leader and create multiple streams of income from writing your book, you want to tune in to this episode.   Connect with Aurora: https://thoughtleaderlaunch.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com

Episode 196: Leadership Lessons From The Pub with Dr. Irvine Nugent    Organizations spend millions of dollars each year on programs to help increase productivity and morale, decrease turnover, and maintain profitability.  However, there is one key piece they often leave out. That piece is emotional intelligence. In this episode, Dr. Irvine Nugent will use his lessons learned from the pub to share why emotional intelligence is crucial for success as a leader and business owner. Irvine Nugent has spent his career helping people harness the power of their emotions. He possesses over fifteen years in senior leadership roles in organizations of various sizes, stages of growth, and different sectors. He has worked extensively with current and emerging leaders as an executive coach and consultant, helping them become more self-aware, manage their emotions, read the emotions of others, and manage their relationships. Tune in as we discuss “Lessons Learned From The Pub,” lessons that will help you develop your emotional intelligence, raise your self-awareness and make you a better leader in your professional and personal life.  You never know what you can learn from a barstool in a pub….  Connect with Irvine: https://irvinenugent.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com       

Episode 194: Can You Become A Leader in 30 Days with guest Brad Dude  Many leaders are thrown into leadership positions and from day one, they are expected to hit the ground running.  Most do not receive training until they have already been a manager, serving as a leader, for on average 7 – 9 years. This puts many leaders at a disadvantage as they struggle through, trying to survive from day to day.  No one ever teaches them the basics of becoming a leader.  What do they need to know to push themselves away from the mountain of stress and thrive in their duties? In this episode, author and leadership consultant, Brad Dude, joins us to share how you can become a leader in 30 days. Is this really possible? For over 40 years, and in more than 30 territories and countries around the world, Brad has provided leadership, organization development, training, and coaching services to U.S. Government agencies and private sector clients including NASA, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Westinghouse, and many others. Brad has authored or co-authored six books on leadership and how temperament can enhance self-awareness and working relationships.  Tune in and learn the skills you need to be a thriving, successful leader in any organization. Connect with Brad: www.braddude.com Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 193: Holistic Living For Women and the Men Who Love Them with guest Cassandra Hill  So many women neglect their bodies and minds, creating a career, raising a family, and taking care of other people. It's hard to find the time, and when you do, you aren't sure where to start.  You are just too tired, feel sick, exhausted, and simply overwhelmed.  So much so, you find it hard to believe you can ever have energy again and live a vibrant, healthy lifestyle. But our guest in this episode is here to help you change your story. Cassandra Hill, Holistic Wellness Coach, Life Coach, and Author overcame systemic lupus with a regimen she personally developed. This regimen saved her life. As she learned more and more, she realized she could help other people along their healthy lifestyle journey and created Holistic Living Consulting.   Her mission is to empower women by renewing their mind, body, and soul utilizing an all-natural approach.  If you are ready to renew your mind, body, and soul, you will want to tune into this episode.  You will be able to begin to transform your physical & emotional health starting today.  Oh, and men, you can tune in to and share the knowledge with the women in your life that you care about. Connect with Cassandra:  https://cassandrarhill.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 192:  Staying Happy and Being Productive with guest Dr. Roger Hall What if you could become more productive and bring more happiness into your life just by changing the way you think? Joining us in this episode is Dr. Roger Hall, psychologist, coach, and author of  “Staying Happy, Being Productive”. Dr. Hall has studied the lives of successful people in his over 25-year career and has found 10 common habits of his most successful and happy clients.  During the interview, he shares some of the tools you need to transform your happiness factor and daily productivity.   If you are ready to achieve your goals and live the happy and successful life you desire to live, you want to listen to this episode… Connect with Dr. Roger Hall: https://www.drrogerhall.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 190: Speaking with Confidence with guest Mike Acker We have been talking with individuals who had some ugly circumstances in life. These circumstances could have held them back from achieving success in their lives. But, they chose a different path than society would have for them.  They beat the odds and created something great. One of the things they have all had in common, they learned to get past their insecurities and speak confidently. Mike Acker, executive and communication coach, experienced life with drug smuggling parents, smuggling Bibles into China, and several near-death experiences. He now speaks to crowds of 10,000 or more people and is the author of four books, one of which was designated as the number one book on overcoming fear of speaking on Forbes.com. So how did he do it? First, he learned to speak with confidence.  In this episode, Mike shares his story and how we can let go of the fear we are holding onto and speak with confidence.   Mike's website: https://www.stepstoadvance.com/mike-acker/ Carolyn's connection hub: https://carolyn360.com

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   

Episode 183: Getting to Zero with Mabel Katz Have you been trying to achieve your goals and find that you keep hitting a roadblock?   You could be trying to get a promotion, a job, or want to have a healthy, loving relationship. Maybe your family is in disarray or you are struggling with your finances. If you find that going for the things you want in life is hard,  you will be glad to learn, it does not have to be that way.  In this episode, internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and seminar leader Mabel Katz is here to share with us ‘The Easiest Way” to solve our problems, clear the baggage out of our way and create happiness in our lives. How? By “Getting to Zero” through the art of Ho’oponopono. Mabel Katz is recognized as a leading authority on Ho’oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian art and practice for achieving greater clarity of purpose and living and working more effectively. The work she does is consistently transforming businesses and improving lives. Her unique presentation goes to people’s core, their soul, and gives them the tools they need to create lasting results. Many have said she has changed their lives forever. Listen and learn how you can begin to transform your life starting today. Mabel's website - https://mabelkatz.com/ Connect with your host - https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 179: Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life with Dr. Allen Lycka  Get your affairs in order. You have six months to live. Words known of us ever want to hear.  But our guest today, Dr. Allen Lycka, did hear those words. While visiting the happiest place in the world, Disneyland, his wife noticed something that would lead him down a path to face death and life.  Through this experience, he learned the secrets to living a fantastic life, and he is here to share them with us today. Recognized as a leading expert in Living A Fantastic Life and Turning Points, Dr. Lycka is a transformational speaker, thought leader, coach, and mentor. He has been acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists in the world for over three decades. A pioneer in his field, he is an inventor, author of 20 books and 30+ academic papers. For many years, he has served as the host of the top internet radio show in his subject matter – Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today.  Through his life-changing experience, Dr. Lycka learned to approach each day differently. He learned that "life is not what happens to you, it’s what you do with what happens." If you are ready to live an amazing, fantastic life, tune in as Dr. Allen Lycka shares just how you can do that... Get the book: https://drallenlycka.com/author/. Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com   

Billable At The Beach - How To Start Your Own Consulting Business with Amy Rasdal  Many people dream about walking away from their stressful, high-level, fast-paced careers. They quickly wake up and think there is no way they could ever do that. There are bills to pay, kids to feed, and mortgage and car payments. There is no way you can make enough money and comes close to maintaining your current lifestyle. Or can you? In this episode, we hear from consultant and coach Amy Rasdal who traded her corporate job for consulting and makes more money than most executives. She has been running her own 6-figure consulting business for more than 15 years.  As the founder of Billable at the Beach®, Amy has helped hundreds of people start their own successful consulting businesses through speaking, workshops, and various programs.  As Amy shares her own story you’ll also learn: The best way to get started in independent consultingThe benefits of independent consulting and,Why you actually make more money as a consultant Find out more about Amy at  https://www.billableatthebeach.com/. To get Amy’s free course 3 Action Steps to Generate Revenue Now visit https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com

Episode 176: Accelerate Your Business Growth with Howard Shore For business owners competing in today’s market can be stressful, nerve-wracking, and downright scary at times.  You spend a lot of time working in your business, managing the day-to-day activities, and working on standing out amongst the crowd. However, there is a better and easier way to lead your organization to greatness.  In this episode, business mentor, executive coach, and bestselling author Howard Shore discusses how companies go from “stuck” to attaining double revenue and profits. You can gain faster results with less effort by developing organizational clarity and accountability. Howard Shore has spent the better part of 30 years passionately researching, designing, and implementing his trademarked Business Acceleration System. All business comes down to five things: Stewardship, Human Capital Management, Strategy, Planning, and Accountability. By making adjustments to each of these five areas, Howard has shown companies worldwide how they can uncover millions of dollars in hidden revenue and profit.  Tune in and learn how you can “Grow Your Company with Ease, Speed, and Confidence.” Howard Shore: 

Episode 174: Bad Hair Day with guest Adrienne Vincent Sutton  From the moment they are born, girls start their hair journey trying to manipulate it so they can have “good hair”.  Until they turn 18, their parents are basically in control of how they get good hair, especially if they aren’t born with it.  But what is good hair?  Who gets to define what’s good or bad?  Does it even matter? Unfortunately, society says it does.  And our guest this week, author Adrienne Vincent Sutton, has tackled the issue in her book “Bad Hair Day”.  Although the book is written for young and middle-grade readers, the topic is one many black girls and women must face.  Adrienne joins us in this episode to dive a bit deeper into the subject as we discuss if black hair is always a bad hair day.  Adrienne's website: https://www.adriennevincentsutton.com/ Your host: https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 173: Textures: The Beauty of Black Hair with guest Dr. Tameka N. Ellington Black hair has been deemed by many as bad hair that needs to be permed to be accepted in society.  For many, their self-esteem is wrapped up in their hair. The success in their career, relationship, in life is associated with how good their hair looks. And for many, black hair is bad hair and limits just how far you can go in life. The caring of black hair is a major economic industry with a rich history that very few understand. In Fall 2021, Dr. Tameka Ellington and her team will bring to life the history, culture, politics, and joy of Black hair in their upcoming exhibition, "TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair."  Hair has been a controversial issue in Black communities since the start of the Atlantic slave trade. Within that struggle, artists worldwide have found the strength to breathe pride and joy back into a community deprived of cultural love. In this episode, Dr. Ellington shares with us why this remains an important topic even today. Dr. Tameka N. Ellington is an Associate Professor at the Kent State University (KSU) Fashion School and Interim Assistant Dean for the College of the Arts. Her creative scholarship has been shown in national and international exhibitions and is often inspired by African culture and folklore. She publishes research around the social-psychological aspects of dress for African Americans, particularly hair.  Tune in to this episode and listen as we discuss if black hair is really bad or should we choose to celebrate and find the beauty and joy in the differences and textures of black hair. Dr. Tameka - https://www.instagram.com/dr.tamekaellington/ Book - https://www.amazon.com/Textures-History-Art-Black-Hair/dp/3777435546 Exhibition - https://www.kent.edu/museum/event/textures-history-and-art-black-hair  

Episode 171: Leading During A Time of Crisis with Jenn Donahue  Businesses and organizations of all sizes are finding themselves facing many unexpected challenges. These challenges can seem overwhelming and stressful, making it difficult to manage and lead not only your team but yourself as well. How can businesses lead well during a time of political divisiveness, social unrest, economic uncertainty, and socially distant teams?  In this episode, guest, Jenn Donahue shares some strategies, tools, and tactics for leading well in times of great change and crisis. U.S. Naval Officer, engineer, mentor, and speaker Jenn Donahue has spent her 25-year career in the military working in very high-stress situations, and in this episode, shares her expertise on leading through a crisis. Most of today’s business leaders won’t be faced with the life-or-death situations of Donahue’s career, but they can reap huge benefits from her experience and expertise in crisis management and team-building even in really stressful circumstances.  If you are ready to do great things as a leader, you won’t want to miss this episode. Jenn's website: https://www.jenndonahue.com/ Connect with your host:  https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 170: The Unlucky Sperm with Nelson Tressler  Many of us have faced tremendous adversity in our lives. As we go through this stuff, this mess, this struggle, we often cannot see a way out. We become lost in our circumstances and see only the darkness surrounding us. You can easily feel unappreciated, of no value, and unloved.  Imagine being born into a situation where your maternal grandfather has killed your father, shot him down in cold blood.  Why would he do such a thing? But it doesn’t get any better. Your mother marries a man who abuses both you and her.  And did I mention you suffer from a disability? The future looks dim, very dim. Somehow despite all of this, you find a way.  You find a way to rise up from murder to millions.  This is the story of our guest, Nelson Tressler. Nelson, a US Air Force veteran, became the first person in his extended family to earn his college degree. He became a top commercial real estate agent and investor, completing well over $1 billion in transactions. As a serial entrepreneur, he successfully founded over 10 businesses including one of the largest privately help pet resort chains in the nation. How did he do it all?  In this episode, Nelson shares his story of the unlucky sperm that went from murder to millions and how you can do the same.  Here's to YOUR success! Nelson's website: https://nelsontressler.com/ I Got Smarter App: https://igotsmarter.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com       

Episode 166: Find Your Great Business Idea with Melinda Livingstone Thinking of a side-gig or starting a business? You may have come up with a few ideas but quickly talked yourself out of it. Or maybe you thought about getting starting a business but have no clue as to what you would do. Well, our guest today, Melinda Livingstone, helps you sort out the noise and negative talk so you can create a business of your own. Melinda, the Founder of Income Connection, is a specialist in starting successful businesses, side gigs, and helping you create sources of income. A relentless optimist, she sees opportunity in disruption and possibility in change and adversity.  Not only does she help you identify your great business idea, but she also helps you find your next steps so you can get started right away. Melinda gives you the tools, insights and professional support you need and sets you up for success. No matter if you are looking to create a side hustle or a thriving business, tune in and learn how you can find your perfect business idea. Here's to YOUR success! 

Episode 163: From Suck to Success with Todd Palmer.   Failure is a part of life we will experience at some point or another.  When we do experience failure, life can pretty much suck. It's hard to find a way past it all, especially when it impacts our finances and relationships. Imagine being a business owner with a mountain of over $600,000 of debt.  You built your company up quickly but at tremendous costs. Now you are stuck in a situation, and it's hard to see a way out of the mess you have created. Life sucks.  This is our guest's story, Todd Palmer, author, executive coach, and CEO.  Todd Palmer knows that growth happens only when we lean into the uncomfortable.  He went from being a struggling entrepreneur to becoming a six-time Inc 5000 honoree. Today, as a collaborative business advisor and CEO of Extraordinary Advisors, Todd helps his clients ditch their comfort zone, dive into their failures, and re-frame their mindset to be more authentic, transparent, and vulnerable to affect real change along the path to success. Tune in to this episode and learn just how Todd went from "Suck to Success" and how you can do the same.  Here's to YOUR success!       

Episode 162: Stopping The Money Leaks In Your Business with Sandra Morno. Drip. Drip. Drip - That is what a leaky faucet sounds like.  It’s an annoying sound that will bug you until you get it fixed. It’s a strong chance this is what is happening in your business.   You are leaking money.   Daily, money is slipping right out of your hands. This is money you could be using to grow and expand or save. Most business owners cost themselves hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in profits.  By educating yourself you can discover the money leaks in your finances, saving thousands of dollars.  How do you get started? In this episode, business finance expert and numbers geek, Sandra Morno of SSBM Consulting shares how to find the traps and implement simple financial strategies to reveal and stop the money leaks in your business.

Episode 161: How to Create Your Profitable Swagger with Claire Chandler  Have you ever noticed someone walking by you, and you just couldn’t help but notice them?  It’s something about them that draws them to you. You might not be able to explain it, but whatever it is, it pulls you in and you want to know more. What if you had this power in your career or your business? A place where you could attract the right people to you and consistently motivate yourself and others.  What if you could learn to become more productive, innovative, and successful by creating an environment where you grow faster, scale more effectively, and dominate in your industry? All it takes is swagger. In this episode our guest, Claire Chandler shares just how you can claim your power and wake up every day saying, “I got this”.  Claire helps ambitious, mission-forward companies scale with fewer growing pains and bottlenecks.  A strategic advisor for the C-suite, she founded Talent Boost because she was tired of finding employees curled up under their desks, crying and disillusioned. She helps to cure workplace misery by fixing the biggest impact on a company's culture: the behavior of its leaders. And, the best place to start is with your swagger.  If you are ready to raise the game in your career or your business, tune in and listen as Claire shows you how.     

Episode 159:  Burnout Proof Your Life with Michael Levitt We all have 24 hours in a day.  Time to do so many of the things we want to do. But is that how we really manage our day? While you are working or running your business, you have many distractions and interruptions throughout the day. We focus on trying to do so much in one day; we don’t even find any joy in doing many of these things. Too often, we find ourselves crashed on the couch, exhausted, drained, and worn out.  You are functioning on autopilot, letting things happen to you instead of having the control to have things happen through you. Our guest, Michael Levitt, is here to help you change all of this.   Michael Levitt is the CEO and founder of Breakfast Leadership, Inc, who works with leaders to reduce stress and prevent burnout so that they can focus on what REALLY matters Most. He suffered his own personal burnout journey where for over a year, his world collapsed around him. In this episode, he shares that journey with us and how you can prevent burnout from happening to you.

Episode 158: Turning Disasters Into Opportunities with guest Brady Helkenn It’s two days after the 2020 election has taken place in the United States and a winner has not yet been decided. It may be a few more days before one is.  The year, 2020, has been full of many challenges and fears. Some would say it has been a year full of disasters.  People have lost jobs. Marriages and relationships have ended. Lives have been lost. This may seem like the worse time in your entire existence and you may or may not agree with the outcome of the election. But no matter your political affiliation you can decide to create problems or help to create a solution.   In this episode, Consultant and IT Professional, Brady Helkenn will be joining us to discuss how we can pivot, focus, and push through tough times.  What can we learn from an  IT Professional about turning our disasters into opportunities? Tune in to this episode and see what he has to say.   Connect with Brady on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradyhelkenn/

Episode 157: How To Become World Famous and Make An Impact with Cory Lee There are so many people out there who have set a goal to become world-famous. But do you really know what it means and what it takes to become world-famous? Are you ready, willing, and committed to doing the work? In this episode, guest Cory Lee, entrepreneur, business builder, and leadership developer is here to help us figure it all out. Cory was trained and mentored by the world-renowned leadership expert John Maxwell and is now an executive director with The John Maxwell Team.  He has helped numerous entrepreneurs grow their businesses without sacrificing faith, family, or fitness.     

Episode 155: From Judgement to Curiosity: How to Shift Your Energy to Empower a Creative Mindset with Ryan Stanley We all have days where things just don't seem to be going right. Life can just pile so much on you, it appears as if there is no way out and you have to carry the burden all on your own.  Anxiety, daily stress, and depression make you feel like life is happening to you instead of for you. Is there a solution? What can you do? In this episode, guest Ryan M. Stanley shares with you how you can go from judgment to curiosity and shift your energy to empower a creative mindset.  According to Ryan, creating a life that feels better every day may be easier than you think. Author of "Be Patient, Be Present, Be Joyful: A First Aid Kit for the Emotional Bumps, Scrapes, and Bruises of Life", Ryan is a lifelong entrepreneur who is known for his impressively natural ability to connect with, understand, and empower individuals so they can end up being the best versions of themselves.  If you're not living the life you want to be and you are ready to take the first steps, tune into this episode!  Ryan's links:  Website - https://www.ryanstanley.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rms_ryanstanley/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RMS_RyanStanley LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmslifecoach/

Episode 152: Creating A Website that Converts with Elizabeth Pampalone In the past thirty years, the number of websites on the web has grown at an astonishing rate. According to hostingtribunal.com. there are between 1.6 and 1.9 billion websites and about 1500 new web sites developed every day. However, only 400 million websites are active.  You can find just about any product or service you are looking for, not too mention the amount of information that is available to you on the web. If you want to find out how to do something, just Google it. If you have a website or are thinking about creating one, you are probably wondering how you can make your site stand out when there are so many out there.  Returning to the show to help us figure it all out is a trusted business advisor, Elizabeth Pampalone the creator of the Absolute Marketing™ process.  By creating the Absolute Marketing process, Elizabeth was able to successfully connect with potential small business clients while improving her time management and increasing productivity, all without breaking the bank.  She now uses the process she created with her clients, and they are thrilled with the positive outcomes.   If you are ready to have a more traffic come to your website and convert that traffic into sales, check out this epsiode! 

Episode 152: Leading Beyond A Crisis: A Conversation About What's Next with Ben Baker and Claire Chandler  COVID-19 has impacted the entire world, creating a new normal for all of us. How we communicate with people, vendors and clients have changed—forever. Things will never be the same again. The global pandemic has called upon leaders and their teams to be creative, to be innovative, and to find different ways to add value. The question to ask is, how do the best leaders maintain calm during a crisis while continuing to move their businesses forward? Joining us on this episode are Claire Chandler and Ben Baker,  authors of "Leading Beyond A Crisis: A Conversation About What's New”  With over 50 years of combined experience, Claire and Ben focus on helping organizations and those within them move forward and stay engaged. Businesses learn to retain and grow their most valuable assets. . . their employees. Tune in as we discuss the new normal for businesses and leaders and how you can move successfully towards “what’s next”.

  Episode 151:  Creating A Connected Brand with Elizabeth Pampalone  Are you frustrated and confused about how to market your business? Do you feel like you are not connecting with your audience and potential clients are not finding your products or services? You can invest a lot of time and money in marketing your business but without the right system in place, you won’t get the results you desire. Elizabeth Pampalone had many frustrations with traditional marketing methods as a small business owner. To resolve the problems she was having, Elizabeth developed Absolute Marketing™.  Using this process she was able to successfully connect with potential small business clients while improving her time management and increasing productivity, all without breaking the bank.  She now uses the process she created with her clients, and they are thrilled with the positive outcomes. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how you can achieve business success by first creating a connected brand.  If you are ready to lessen the burden of time and expense while bonding with a targeted client base on a more profound level you’ll want to listen to this episode. Here’s to YOUR success!

Episode 150: Discovering the Power of Your Own Voice with Dr. Denise Moore Revel Many of you have probably heard the term "finding your voice" before but what does it mean to find your voice? How do you know that you've even lost it?  Our guest today, Dr. Denise Moore Revel, founder of the” Own Your Amazing Movement”, is here to help us understand what it means to find your voice and how doing so can transform your life. Through coaching, mentoring, and workshops, Dr. Denise empowers women to find their unique voice, live their worth out loud, and create amazing lives they love.  She is an award-nominated, best-selling author, speaker, and personal development coach. For over 25 years, she has literally helped people find their voices.  Tune in and learn how finding your voice can empower you to understand your value, live a life of purpose, and share your brilliance with the world. Here's to YOUR success!  Dr. Denise's website: www.OwnYourAmazingNow.com Dr. Denise's book: https://www.ownyouramazingnow.com/free-book-excerpt-4/  

Episode 147: Creating A Breakthrough Leadership Team with Mike Goldman  Do you want to create something great with and for your company or business? What type of place do you want to work in? The ideal business will have consistent revenue growth and a growing, fulfilling environment employees enjoy working in. The entire staff will embrace the vision, knowing they add value to the clients, customers, and society.   But can this type of business really exist?  How do you create an amazing environment for employees to work in? And most importantly,  can you still do this when a crisis such as COVID-19 occurs? It can if you create a breakthrough leadership team. In this episode, our guest, Mike Goldman, nationally recognized speaker, author, and business coach, discusses the concept of a breakthrough leadership team.  Find out the reason’s businesses don’t succeed and why having the right leadership team in place can make all the difference.

Episode 145: From A Single YouTube Channel to A Thriving Company with Aleric Heck  Have you considered using YouTube to market and grow your business?  It may seem impossible to figure out how to get past the noise to be seen and heard. Well, in 2010, Aleric Heck was a teenager starting his first YouTube channel. Fast forward 10 years, he became a leading expert in YouTube Ads and runs AdOutreach, the leading firm in the YouTube space. Aleric now teaches the strategy he used while he continues to use it himself generating over 2 million dollars a year in Youtube Ads. In this episode of Let's Coach, Aleric pulls back the curtain and shows you how he cracked the code with YouTube ads and how you can do the same. Find out more about Aleric and AdOutreach at https://www.adoutreach.com/  

Episode 143:  Dating For Those Over 40, 50, 60 and Above What changes when you start dating during your mid-life years?  Is it even possible to find love after 40, 50, or 60?  Should you date someone ten years younger than you?  These are just a few of the questions we discuss in this episode of "Let's Coach with Carolyn".  Returning to the show to help answers these questions is one of our favorite dating coaches, the EZ Dating Coach, Mike Goldstein. Having one of the highest success rates in the country, Mike has helped 1000's of men and women find and have happy, healthy, and loving relationships.  If you long to have someone for both companionship and intimacy, tune in and hear what Mike has to say about dating after the age of 40. 

Episode 141: Dating After 40 and Finding The One During The Era of COVID-19 COVID-19 has changed the dating game; many would say it has become far more difficult to find the one.  This is especially so if you are over 40. Could it be because we have been seeking love in all the wrong places?  Are we using COVID-19 as an excuse to say we don’t deserve to be in a relationship or that no one would ever want us? In this episode, Intimacy Expert and Relationship Coach, Allana Pratt helps to answer these questions and more... Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those who have suffered heartbreak and are ready to live unapologetically and attract an open-hearted, ideal relationship. The author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette and hosts the edgy Podcast “Intimate Conversations” where listeners learn how to find the relationship they deserve. If you are ready, really ready to find the one for you, tune into this episode! 

Episode 135:  Going Further Faster There are thousands of new businesses starting every hour of every day. So many start-ups, but very few make it to the goal line.  If they do make it, they are not able to sustain and grow their business. Why does this happen so often? According to Business Coach and Amazon Bestselling Author, Bill Flynn many business owners and leaders have not been taught what they really need to know to succeed in business.  So, what can you do to ensure your success? The solution may be to fire yourself.  Yes, fire yourself. When you do, you can begin to focus on the three key elements that drive healthy and sustainable growth. What are those elements? On this episode, Bill Flynn discusses what they are, why they are important for any business, and how you can grow your business by going further faster.

Episode 133: Managing Bad Behavior, People Problems & Sticky Situations Too often managers and leaders avoid or choose to ignore bad behavior, performance issues, or people problems. Over time these problems can become much worse and cause the company resources, profit, and potentially the loss of several great employees. The business world is becoming more and more complex, and many managers are facing challenging, sticky situations that stump even the most seasoned HR professionals. So what is a manager to do? What if the person causing the conflicts is the manager?  In this episode, our guest, Gregg Ward, founder and executive director of The Respectful Leader Center, discusses his bestselling book, "Bad Behavior, People Problems, and Sticky Situations: A Toolbook for Managers and Team Leaders".  Gregg provides insight and strategies on how to approach and resolve some of the difficult situations that can, and often do, arise in the workplace.   If you are a manager, supervisor, team leader, or even a staff member who wants to learn how to efficiently work through interpersonal problems and difficult situations, generate win-win solutions, and move forward with confidence, you'll want to listen to this episode. Here's to YOUR success!