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In our very first podcast episode, we discussed the power of music, lyrics, and an inspiring artist--Marilyn Manson. After blues music took center stage in the "Sinners" movie, our thoughts have turned again to the power and impact of music. It seemed fitting to discuss this "shock rocker's" return to the music scene after a hiatus prompted by legal troubles. Chantell takes us through some lyrics of "With One Assassination Under God--Chapter 1".We also pay our respects to Carmen Norris and James Darby. Rest well, friends.

Disappointment is inevitable, but how we handle it defines our growth and resilience. Chantell Preston shares an intimate look into how she helped her teenage daughter work through a painful disappointment and reflects on the parallels in leadership, parenting, and personal development. Chantell offers practical strategies for acknowledging and validating emotions, reframing experiences to discover hidden opportunities, and reinforcing mental toughness.Listeners will learn how to recognize when it's not about fixing a situation, but about sitting with discomfort, understanding its lessons, and moving forward stronger. Chantell's candid conversation also covers the modern stigma around failure, the importance of self-compassion, and how disappointment can redirect us toward better paths. Actionable insights include embracing emotions fully, identifying true aspirations behind goals, and consciously redirecting energy toward authentic personal growth.This episode is a motivational reminder that life's setbacks are often setups for something greater.Learn more at:https://chantellpreston.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellprestonYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPrestonCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Disappointment02:12 Personal Story: Helping My Daughter Through Heartbreak05:40 The Parent's Dilemma: Fix It or Feel It08:15 Disappointment at Work and Leadership Lessons10:05 Validating Emotions and Building Resilience12:00 Action Steps: Feel, Reflect, Redirect14:20 Final Thoughts: Growth Through Disappointment

Chantell Hammond is the founder of Strategy Square and passionate entrepreneur who helps business owners create thriving businesses through strategic mindset and marketing alignment.Through her comprehensive coaching programs, Chantell guides entrepreneurs to build successful businesses that honor their "why" and create lasting impact. Her approach combines practical business strategy with powerful mindset work to help clients achieve their full potential.Chantell's remarkable journey from her first childhood business to building multiple successful ventures while raising five children shows how entrepreneurship can fuel personal growth. As someone who has turned her passion for business strategy into a mission to help others succeed, her story demonstrates how aligning purpose with action can create both business success and meaningful impact.Here's where to find more:www.strategysquare.cohttps://www.instagram.com/strategy.square?igsh=cmk0dnk1M2pzZzF…___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Sustainable culture doesn't happen by accident—it's cultivated by intentional, consistent leadership that walks the talk. Chantell Preston explores how to lead through chaos and change while building trust and connection with your team. With the world shifting rapidly, Chantell reflects on the evolving responsibilities of leaders—both professionally and personally—and how empathy, communication, and flexibility are non-negotiable tools for success.Chantell shares how leaders can build resilient organizations by fostering trust, transparency, collaboration, and agency. Through real-life experiences and practical strategies, she challenges leaders to reevaluate how they empower their people, emphasizing the importance of listening, vulnerability, and adapting to changing employee expectations. The episode challenges leaders to reflect on their own impact. Are you truly listening to your employees? Are you supporting them in ways that bring out their best? Are you modeling the culture you want your team to live by? This is a direct, honest, and empowering conversation for anyone looking to build a workplace culture rooted in trust, purpose, and growth.Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellprestonYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPrestonCHAPTERS: 00:00 Leading Through Chaos 01:32 Building Trust Through Vulnerability 03:45 Creating a Safe Space for Mistakes 05:20 Transparency in Decision-Making 07:10 Fostering Collaboration and Belonging 09:00 The Power of Employee Agency 11:20 Leadership Lessons from Parenting 12:45 Final Reflection: Are You Living the Culture You Want?

Emotional intelligence isn't just a buzzword—it's a critical skill that defines how we lead, connect, and grow. Chantell Preston breaks down the five core components of emotional intelligence—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—and how each plays a vital role in leadership. Through honest reflections and personal stories, she shares practical strategies to strengthen emotional intelligence, improve relationships, and lead with greater impact. Whether it's pausing before reacting or learning to lead with empathy, Chantell offers simple yet powerful tools to help leaders show up more intentionally in every area of life. Chantell's approach to emotional intelligence is real, relatable, and rooted in action—perfect for leaders ready to grow both personally and professionally.Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellprestonYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPrestonCHAPTERS: 00:00 The Power of the Five-Second Pause 01:00 What Emotional Intelligence Really Means 02:15 Self-Awareness: Owning Strengths & Weaknesses 06:40 Self-Regulation: From Knee-Jerk to Mindful Reaction 10:15 Motivation: Shifting from Titles to Purpose 12:30 Empathy: Seeing Through Someone Else's Lens 14:15 Social Skills & Everyday Impact 15:50 Strategies You Can Apply This Week

Success doesn't always mean staying in the same lane forever. As we enter different stages of life, our priorities change and we evolve. On today's episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell shares a defining moment from a conference in Barcelona, where speaker Chip Conley's insights on aging and purpose provided powerful validation for her own journey. She discusses the shift from chasing titles and career milestones to focusing on wisdom, personal growth, and deeper relationships. Whether you're navigating career transitions, questioning your purpose, or seeking a new way to contribute, this episode is packed with inspiration to embrace your evolving role with confidence.Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellprestonYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPrestonCHAPTERS:00:00 Embracing Change & Growth03:15 The YPO Conference & Chip Conley's Impact06:30 The Shift from Player to Coach in Leadership09:45 Emotional Intelligence & The Power of Active Listening12:20 Wisdom as a Superpower & Sharing Life Lessons15:30 Final Reflections & Encouragement

This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss the tragic case of Skylar Gardner, an adorable toddler who lived in Indiana with her older brother and her mother, Chantell, who cared more about her rap career than for being a mom.  Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2025/01/30/indianapolis-toddler-death-chantell-gardner-arrested/78050096007/ https://archive.is/phCOv https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2025/01/27/indianapolis-skyler-gardner-dead-mother-arrested-neglect-newberry-road-timber-point-apartment/77881386007/ https://archive.is/ss62X https://www.medicinenet.com/what_are_the_stages_of_rigor_mortis/article.htm https://www.rileychildrens.org/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15mMf6ZxPZ/ https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/#/vw/Search https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15i86PsZce/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CL5xcMY43/ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12EMlmqx0TX_AXyGjmh3E9PYstguzVV4D?usp=sharing https://www.facebook.com/BlackIndyLIVE/posts/pfbid02EGg2634wJ5rwERTiYPB29sfexipBvusSBgd3VnEP2Ns6MHKue1NyowMVcJV65MV6l https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/court-docs-indianapolis-apartment-where-children-were-found-was-biohazard-mother-charged-with-murder-in-girls-death/ https://fox59.com/news/police-find-2-year-old-dead-on-northeast-side-of-indianapolis-woman-arrested-for-neglect-of-a-dependent/?ipid=promo-link-block1 https://www.criminaldefenseteam.com/blog/2023/july/felony-classifications-penalties-in-indiana/ https://www.instagram.com/channybmuzik/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CiRL5lhuNVd/ https://www.facebook.com/chantell.m.monet https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063897378725 https://www.youtube.com/@chantellbouier/featured https://music.apple.com/us/artist/channy-b/1495723955 https://www.facebook.com/indy.man.35912 https://www.youtube.com/@msrachel https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/04/indianapolis-crime-four-children-dead-january-what-we-know-cases-abuse-neglect-murder-investigations/77969412007/ https://archive.is/WxGcw https://public.courts.in.gov/mlpl/Search/Detail?LicenseID=1330901 https://www.fastbackgroundcheck.com/people/chantell-bouier/id/f-7525375519927470846#google_vignette https://www.facebook.com/devaughnvinson https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1R8EQeqzHQ/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010785305049 https://www.facebook.com/fully.focused1 https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/11817/poulos-christopher https://www.bbuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Understanding-Why-Some-Children-Smear-Poo.pdf https://us.specialkids.company/blogs/latest-news/what-you-need-to-know-about-faecal-smearing https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/kids/resources/ot-activityinformation-sheets/practical-advice-for-smearing/ https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/service-of-process/civil-process/writ-of-body-attachment https://recentlybooked.com/IN/Marion/CHANTELL-GARDNER~1622_000000731207 https://recentlybooked.com/IN/Marion/BRIAN-THOMAS~1622_000000659563 http://inmateinfo.indy.gov/IML https://www.elevatus.com/portfolio/marion-county-sheriffs-office-adult-detention-center/ https://maps.app.goo.gl/fertQzS2SZNkwGeD9 https://www.inbar.org/members/?id=29030104 https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/lucy-margaret-frick-1760109 https://www.martindale.com/attorney/shelby-ryan-nicole-vanhoose-300834962/ https://www.thehayeslawoffice.com/our-team/hayes-philip-e/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-nicholson-71250b7b/ https://www.lawyers.com/indianapolis/indiana/ryan-wilson-mears-300700812-a/ https://www.martindale.com/attorney/shelby-nicole-thornburg-300785800/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-white-ba485728/ https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/indianapolis-woman-arrested-for-neglect-following-death-of-2-year-old-girl-newberry-road/531-d4773f19-9978-4eb6-bb77-b92c4889072

On today's show, we look at how art can highlight the struggles of incarcerated women, build solidarity with them across prison walls, and fight against the erasure and censorship inherent to incarceration.  First, we'll hear about a dance performance called "If I Give You My Sorrows" that's built around the complex ways that incarcerated women relate to their beds. Then, we'll learn about an art exhibition, "The Only Door I Can Open," that's curated and created by incarcerated artists, writers and poets inside Central California Women's Facility. Featuring Jo Kreiter, artistic director of Flyaway Productions and creative director of If I Give You My Sorrows Betty McKay, formerly incarcerated advocate and organizer Tomiekia Johnson, incarcerated writer and co-curator of The Only Door I Can Open Chantell-Jeannette Black, incarcerated artist and co-curator of The Only Door I Can Open Rahsaan “New York” Thomas, executive director of Empowerment Avenue Credits Making Contact Team Episode Host: Lucy Kang Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, and Lucy Kang Executive Director: Jina Chung Editor: Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong Engineer: Jeff Emtman  Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain Special thanks to Christine Lashaw from Empowerment Avenue for recording interviews with Tomiekia and Chantell that were part of this show. Music The music in this episode was excerpted from compositions for If You Give Me Your Sorrows. “Skewed” Carla Kihlstedt – voice, music box, field recordings Elijah Oberman – voice, synths Music/sound design – Carla Kihlstedt & Eli Oberman “Where Betty Can Go Find Betty”  Pamela Z – voice, processing, MIDI instruments Vocal samples excerpted from an interview with Betty McKay Music by Pamela Z “Closure” Cole Kamen-Greene – trumpet Carla Kihlstedt – voice, violin Devin Ray Hoff – bass Matthias Bossi – percussion Music by Carla Kihlstedt (with structural advice from Elijah Oberman) “Prayer” Carla Kihlstedt – voice Music by Carla Kihlstedt “Salve” Kalyn Harewood – spoken voice (excerpted from an interview with Tomiekia Johnson) Carla Kihlstedt – violin, nyckelharpa, marxophone, voice Elijah Oberman – violin, sound design Jeremy Flower – synth programming Jon Evans – bass, guitar Matthias Bossi – percussion Music by Carla Kihlstedt   The Only Door I Can Open and If I Give You My Sorrows presented by Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in 2025: www.ybca.org/event/the-only-door-i-can-open and www.ybca.org/event/if-i-give-you-my-sorrows The Only Door I Can Open virtual exhibition hosted by MoAD: www.moadsf.org/virtual-exhibition Empowerment Avenue website: www.empowermentave.org Flyaway Productions: www.flyawayproductions.com Museum of the African Diaspora: www.moadsf.org The music featured in If I Give You My Sorrows is available for purchase: http://ifigiveyoumysorrows.bandcamp.com Petition for Tomiekia Johnson's request for commutation https://www.change.org/p/gavin-newsom-grant-commutation-for-incarcerated-survivor-tomiekia-johnson Making Contact is an award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world.

Kerry Siggins is a firm believer that you are responsible for everything that happens to you in life. It's called the ownership mindset, and that's exactly what Chantell and Kerry set out to unpack on this week's powerful episode of Get Real, Get Results. Kerry is the CEO of StoneAge—a manufacturing and technology company known for its employee-owned model. Ever since she accidentally overdosed and almost ended her life 18 years ago, Kerry has been practicing this concept of the ownership mindset—it's a way of thinking Kerry (and Chantell!) believe can truly transform your life and work for the better. During their conversation, Chantell invites Kerry to share her incredible story, and together the two women discuss why an ownership mindset is so crucial to leading others and yourself, Kerry's journey as the CEO of an employee-owned company, and how to guide employees through transitioning well. Don't miss this vulnerable, impactful episode all about the power behind owning your own story! Find out more about Kerry on her website: https://kerrysiggins.com/. Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston        YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston  CHAPTERS00:00 Taking Responsibility for Your Life01:49 The Ownership Mindset: A Journey of Transformation04:59 Self-Leadership and Its Impact on Team Dynamics09:00 Building an Ownership Culture in the Workplace12:06 Training for Ownership: Core Values and Practices14:47 Navigating Employee Transitions Mindfully17:52 Resilience: Bouncing Forward from Adversity20:01 Empowering Others Through Vulnerability and Growth

On this candid episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell opens up about a recent incident between her and a male colleague at work. After a heated discussion on job responsibilities, Chantell's male colleague shared some choice words with her and hung up on their call, prompting Chantell to question if this same type of interaction would have happened if she was also male. The whole conversation and the proceeding fallout compelled Chantell to examine how exactly women are treated in the places they work, if the fact that women showing emotion should be deemed as “too aggressive,” and how we as women can take back the narrative and regain confidence in how we choose to address work colleagues—both male and female. This is an empowering and honest look at how even well-established women are still being stereotyped in the workplace, and the power found in refusing to change who you are for anyone. Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston        YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston    CHAPTERS00:00 Navigating Self-Perception and External Opinions01:05 The Power of Direct Communication03:30 Gender Dynamics in Professional Communication07:20 Emotional Intelligence and Professionalism10:15 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

In episode 172 of the From Craft to Career Podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Chantell Hammond, founder of Strategy Square and a dedicated business and marketing coach. After facing challenges with her own Pilates studio due to a lack of marketing knowledge, Chantell made a commitment to learn and grow. She completed her degree and gained invaluable experience working at a major agency in California. Through her journey, she grappled with essential questions: What is marketing REALLY about? Who does she truly want to serve? How can she serve with integrity? These reflections guided her to her current passion—coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs. In this episode, Chantell shares powerful insights on avoiding burnout, honing in on your WHY, and so much more. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, you won't want to miss this conversation! Enjoy! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below.  SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy  

On today's episode of Get Real, Get Results Chantell sits down with us for a super honest and vulnerable conversation, all about grief and worthiness. Chantell recently lost her mother unexpectedly, and it rocked her world. Chantell's mom was her biggest cheerleader, and one of the main people in her life who helped her feel worthy of her calling and work. This loss set Chantell on a journey of navigating grief and worthiness—how do we grieve well? Where do we get worthiness from? Where does our self-confidence come from? No matter what you've walked through or are currently walking through, this episode will leave you feeling seen, plus give you practical tips for walking through grief and coming out more self-confident, not less. Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston        YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston    CHAPTERS00:00 Navigating Grief and Worthiness06:59 Self-Confidence vs. Self-Worth12:13 Personal Growth and Contribution

Stress affects all of us—whether we want it to or not—but stress can actually be a good thing! For this episode of Get Real, Get Results Chantell sits down with resilience expert, Dr. Deborah Gilboa (aka Dr. G) to reframe how we look at and respond to the stress and change in our lives. Chantell has faced a lot of personal change recently with the unexpected loss of her mom, and together she and Dr. G discuss how our bodies respond physically and emotionally to all types of stress and change. The type of change Chantell just experienced undoubtedly leads to negative stress, but even loss-induced stress can produce something positive: resilience. How do we build resilience no matter what type of stress we're facing? Can we reframe change into a good thing professionally and personally? And what can we do practically to build up those muscles so we respond to stress better the next time we're faced with it? Dr. G answers all these questions and more on this super practical episode any of us can relate to! Learn more about Dr. G and her practice on her website: https://askdoctorg.com/ Dr. G's Thinktank: https://hello.askdoctorg.com/ Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston        YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston    CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Overview02:53 The Positive Side of Stress09:08 Choosing Stress that Aligns with Priorities19:14 Leadership Mindset and Handling Pushback25:27 Building Resilience in Personal and Professional Life33:12 Action Steps for Dealing with Change34:05 Closing Remarks

For the past 25 years, Chantell has been on an entrepreneurship journey where she's learned a lot, experienced massive successes, and also seen some things fail. Today on Get Real, Get Results she's giving us a firsthand look into that journey and what it's taught her about making money and running businesses, and how her journey can give you a leg up, too! Chantell lays it all out there: the good, the bad, and the ugly of entrepreneurship. From coming up with an initial business or product idea and building a strong team to doing your market research and avoiding shiny penny syndrome, Chantell covers everything in this super practical, and super personal episode. Chantell's entrepreneurship motto has always been “do the right thing and the money will come,” and today's episode is a testament to how that motto has guided her in business and in life. Wondering if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Don't miss this week's Get Real, Get Results! CHAPTERS00:00 The Journey of Entrepreneurship: From Start to Finish03:16 Building a Strong Team: The Key to Success06:00 Understanding the Market: Who Will Pay for Your Product?09:09 Staying Focused: Avoiding Distractions and Shiny Penny Syndrome11:58 Execution and Decision-Making: Leading with Confidence14:13 Listening and Learning: The Power of Asking Questions16:57 Doing the Right Thing: Process Over Outcome17:56 Balancing Personal and Professional Relationships in BusinessLearn more at: https://chantellpreston.com        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston       YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston

Does my story even matter? How do I communicate well? Can listening effectively lead to stronger relationships? These questions and more are the focus of this week's episode of Get Real, Get Results. Chantell sits down with Jessica Abo, one of her good friends and an award-winning journalist with an inspiring story of her own. Together, these two powerhouse women discuss the importance of sharing our stories and enhancing communication skills.Chantell kicks off their conversation by inviting Jessica to share her own experience navigating the world of news media and why she ultimately chose to leave that often toxic environment behind for what she does now as a freelance storyteller, media trainer, and mom. Throughout the episode Jessica shares practical strategies for building our communication arsenal, how to listen effectively, and where to start when it comes to sharing our stories with the world. Our stories do matter, and we might not even know the impact they can have on another person until we gather the courage to share them. Follow Jessica and her journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaabotv Check out her website for free resources and more info: https://www.jessicaabo.com/ Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston       YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston    CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction04:17 The Power of Storytelling and Effective Communication06:34 From Journalism to Entrepreneurship: Jessica Abo's Journey09:20 Pivotal Moments and Leaving Toxic Environments17:25 Improving Communication Skills: Where to Start23:21 Preparing for Difficult Questions25:13 Communicating with Clarity and Impact28:18 Resources for Further Learning: Jessica Abo's Website and Social Media35:19 Conclusion

This week on Get Real, Get Results Chantell is joined by angel investing expert and author, Marcia Dawood! Marcia knows just about everything there is to know about angel investing, and she's sharing it all with us today! Chantell, who's an angel investor herself, starts with the basics: what is angel investing and how can a typical individual get into it? Together Chantell and Marcia break down why this type of investing is good for both the investor and the economy, why more women should be investing in startups, and some of the things to look for when considering investing in a company. Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston       YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston      Marcia's upcoming book—Do Good While Doing Well—is available for preorder here: https://www.amazon.com/Good-While-Doing-Well-Financial/dp/B0CZY368YY Follower her on Linked to stay connected: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciadawood/ Check out Marcia's podcast The Angel Next Door: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angel-next-door/id1586445642 Chapters: 00:00 The Power of Angel Investing06:02 Closing the Funding Gap09:18 Encouraging Women to Invest13:17 Investment Strategy and Starting Small17:48 Key Components of Successful Startups24:20 Building Relationships and Staying Informed

We could all improve our decision-making and multitasking, but as wives, moms, and employees, we're probably already better at it than we think! But what strategies can we implement in our professional lives to be more effective at both? In this super practical episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell outlines exactly that! First, let's start with decision-making. Chantell gets real, sharing some of her own experiences with decision-making and negotiating, talking about what she's learned, especially when she hasn't been the best decision-maker. Chantell then goes on to share her five key takeaways to become a more effective, less emotional, decision-maker. The second part of the episode is dedicated to multitasking. We all do it, but is there a way to actually do it well and accomplish what we need to get done? Chantell again leans into her own experiences, leaving listeners with practical tools—like a dedicated “power hour” to check tasks off your list—to multitask effectively. Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston  Chapters: 00:00 | Mastering Decision Making and Negotiation Skills08:54 | Taking Emotion Out of Negotiations12:30 | Boosting Productivity with a 'Power Hour'13:53 | The Importance of Problem Evaluation16:06 | The Art of Focusing: One Task at a Time

On today's episode, you'll hear how one brilliant woman found herself a niche, and then used her consulting skills to fund her health care business to an epic exit.   Chantell Preston, MBA has 20+ years of experience in health care operations, project management and consulting services for numerous health care companies. Chantell specializes in the development and management of ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms and hospitals.  She also invests in businesses as well as provides strategic advisement to growth and exit.   Today, she's sharing her story of how she grew Mentis Neuro Health. Through taking on partners in running the business, to using her own consulting to pay for the growth of the company, you'll see how she was able to grow a multi-location health care facility into a sellable asset.   Chantell's honest takes on what it takes to be a woman in a man's world are refreshing. Can't wait for you to take a listen.  

In this episode Chantell discusses the importance of putting ourselves first and prioritizing our own mental well-being. She challenges the societal expectation of always putting others' feelings before our own and emphasizes the difference between self-love and selfishness. Chantell shares her personal experiences with burnout and the difficult decision she made to prioritize herself. She also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and the need for self-care. Chantell provides tips for acting instead of reacting, practicing self-compassion, and embracing the journey of self-care.Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston   YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston Chapters:00:00 Putting Ourselves First: The Importance of Self-Care04:42 Burnout and the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health06:10 Making the Difficult Decision to Prioritize Ourselves08:32 Acting Instead of Reacting: Making Better Decisions09:00 Personal Experience: Dealing with Loss and Grief11:53 Taking the Help We Need: Putting Ourselves First13:20 Practicing Self-Compassion and Mindful Self-Talk14:47 Self-Care as a Journey: Embracing the Process15:17 Celebrating Small Victories: Indulging in Activities We Enjoy

In this episode of Building Texas Business, I sit down with Chantell Preston, CEO of Facilities Management Group. She takes us through her journey of transforming the healthcare industry - from an unexpected start managing facilities to founding Mentis Neuro Rehabilitation. Chantell's strategic moves in positioning her company through the pandemic era offer key leadership lessons. We discuss her transition in fostering trust and respect amongst staff, vital for a positive culture, especially in difficult times. Her reflections on setbacks emphasize emotional readiness for both failures and leadership burdens. Wrapping up on a lighter note of future dreams, from travel adventures to family time, Chantell offers a well-rounded portrait of an impactful leader. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Chantell Preston shares her unexpected entry into the healthcare industry and how it led to her role in developing numerous healthcare facilities across Texas. We discuss Chantell's experience founding and successfully exiting Mentis Neuro Rehabilitation, a company focused on traumatic brain injury patients. Chantell explains her strategic decisions and leadership style transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the shift from an authoritarian to a collaborative approach. We explore the importance of trust, respect, and open communication in maintaining a positive team culture, especially during challenging times. Chantell recounts the lessons learned from entrepreneurial setbacks, including the emotional toll of difficult business decisions and the significance of building strong relationships. We discuss the tactical choices made to support frontline workers and expand service lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chantell reflects on her evolution from a closed-off, authoritative leader to a compassionate and empathetic one, inspired by her business partner's example. We talk about the challenges and liberation of breaking societal norms as a female leader and the importance of achieving work-life integration. Chantell shares her personal dreams of travel and family time, highlighting the difficulty of balancing a busy work schedule with personal aspirations. We discuss the advice Chantell gives to young entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of focus, having a supportive team, and being ready to pivot when necessary. LINKSShow Notes Previous Episodes About BoyarMiller About Facilities Management Group GUESTS Chantell PrestonAbout Chantell TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Chris: In this episode, you will meet Chantell Preston, CEO of Facilities Management Group. Chantell is a self-described risk taker who emphasizes the importance of establishing trust and respect in building a strong company culture. Chantell, I want to thank you for coming on Building Texas Business. I appreciate you taking the time. Chantell: Thanks, Chris. I appreciate you inviting me to come on. Chris: So let's just kick this off by telling us a little bit about Facilities Management Group, the company you're currently CEO of. Chantell: Sure, so Facilities Management Group. We're really a platform company. We own and operate healthcare facilities throughout Texas. Initially, when I took it on, we had a hospital in Las Vegas, but we divested that and sold that to a local system there, and so now our main facilities are here in the Texas market. Chris: Okay, and I know this isn't your first venture in the healthcare space Tell us a little bit about how you got involved or found yourself being an executive in the healthcare industry. Chantell: Sure, it's kind of an interesting story, chris. I don't think any of us know when we graduate from college where we're going to end up in life, and I can truly tell you I never thought it would be health care. So you know, straight out of school I got a great opportunity to go to work for a small company that was developing ambulatory surgery centers. Didn't know anything about ambulatory surgery centers but I knew the folks that were in the organization. So took the leap of faith and I just wanted to learn every aspect. I felt like if? How could I go out and sell things if I didn't realize or understand how they were operated? So took the opportunity to really dive into the health care and learn both the development aspect as well as the operational aspect. Best thing I ever did. From there just kind of soared, I became very niched in regards to building healthcare facilities. I've built over 65 hospitals in my career, whether they're LTACs, rehabs, full acute care hospitals, linear accelerators. So I just kind of found a niche. I really enjoyed watching something from concept to operations. However, I got to a certain point in my life I decided I didn't want to be a consultant forever. So my previous partner and I started a company called Atlantic Health Group. We were going to be a surgery center company. We realized the market was saturated at that point, so we started a company called Mentis Neuro Rehabilitation. Mentis was assisted living rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury patients. To be honest, we really didn't know much about it when we started. We built an amazing team to operate the company for us and then we realized how much need there was for traumatic brain injury patients, so we continued down that path. I continued to build facilities to generate revenue, to build Mentus, so we didn't have to raise huge capital. So we bootstrapped everything together and we took Mentus from concept to exit in 2015. Chris: Wow. Chantell: So we exited the mid-market. And then comes back to what are you going to do with your life from there? So I really stayed for about a year and realized that just my heart wasn't in it anymore. Things changed. We built such an amazing culture, so really focused on what was the next phase of my life. That's when I ended up taking over facilities management group. One of my partners that was operating the entity got ill and so I stepped up and said I'll take over, and that's when we really developed Facilities Management Group. At that point, we had a lot of individual facilities running independently of each other and we wanted to build a platform company that we could have some synergistic services across all facilities. So that was 2018. And so that was a great ride. I learned a lot. Six months after I took over, covid hit so you can only imagine what happens with the hospital industry when that happens? Chris: Yeah, I'm sure there's. We'll get into that because there has to be a lot of good stories there, but I can't help but notice that, as you told, that is, you talked about being thrown in cold, knowing nothing about the industry healthcare that is but then you found yourself evaluating opportunities for surgical centers and then the mental health, brain injury type of facilities that you mentioned. I want to talk about what type of processes did you go through, and or with your partners, to evaluate the opportunities when you're like, okay, what's next or what else can we do? What are some of the things that you found to be valuable and useful in going through that process, as well as maybe some of the things you wish you hadn't done? Chantell: Sure, Great question, chris. You know, as we all go through our career, we, you know, we try to evaluate things. Everybody looks at things very differently and you know you probably say I'm a calculated risk taker. So, again, I wanted to be able to find a path where, you know, my number one was I wanted to help people. You know, I think most of us get into health care because we have this naivety that we really, you know we can make a change in the world, and I think we do, just maybe different than what we anticipate when we go in. So I think it's really about when I would look at each of the opportunities that came up. You know, again started at a small company and I wanted to learn as much as I could, and then I got recruited from there. Once I found a niche for myself, I didn't really have to go looking for jobs. People would come to me, but then it was like, okay, I learned some hard knocks at the same time as to going to work for folks, because they throw a lot of money at you or they say, oh, we're going to create this amazing environment, and then you get in and you realize this is not really a productive place for me to be and in those situations you just try to take, learn everything you can, you know, gain as much experience and knowledge, because I look at everything as a stepping stone to the next place. So when we, you know, when we started Atlantic, it was kind of an interesting scenario because I had a ton of development partners that I had already established that I was working for as an independent consultant. I didn't really want to be a consultant forever. I wanted to build something, I wanted to have some security. So I actually talked my partner, my business partner, into leaving his organization because he had a skill set that I didn't have. So he was really more around the finance side of things, operationally, and I was really more the development aspect. And so you know, and I was really more the development aspect, and so you know, I think it's really important when people look at their careers, a everything in life is a stepping stone to the next thing. I mean, you have to look at it that way. What can I get out of this particular situation to advance my overall objectives later? Chris: Sure. Chantell: But also who you're getting in bed with and I speak a lot to entrepreneurs. It's really important to pick your partners wisely. And when you say your partners, you know I tell people it's like a marriage. Oh well, we're best friends. We're never going to, you know, get sideways with each other. Well, it is important that when you're going into a partnership, you know even a company is what's it going to look like if we got divorced? I look at everything as it's kind of like a marriage. Chris: No, no, Look, I advise clients all the time into the same thing. You know, be careful, Don't do 50-50 unless you have a good deadline provision. But it is they are. I can attest from being on the litigation side of these things. They are truly business divorces when they go south, and we always tell people it's better to invest up front to getting your documents right. You don't want to think you and your best friends could ever go south, but there's a reason. There's a bunch of law firms and lawyers that stay busy because that's what happens. Chantell: Right, and I was fortunate not to go through that. To be honest, it was just, I was very cognizant and I think when I was younger I didn't realize the value I brought. So I felt like safety was in numbers, right, and sometimes we create an environment around us because it makes us feel protected and then at the end of the day you go, wait a minute, what about me? And so you know again, lessons learned. You know, we also have a tendency, you know, adhd. We're all entrepreneurs. We like to do lots of different things. You know a few mistakes that we made along the way was we started getting into things that we didn't know too much about, because it was the shiny penny oh this is great, let's go do this and then, oh my God, we would either lose a ton of money. You know a lot of headaches. We didn't stay focused on our core business and it kind of school of hard knocks a little bit. It took us a little bit of time to realize that, hey, we need to solely focus on, you know, our core business, mentis, and let's stop messing around with all this other stuff that seems like it's fun and exciting. Let's stay focused on our core business until we reach. You know what we were hoping to accomplish. Chris: That's great advice. The discipline of staying focused on your core and what you do best can't be overstated. So many people lose their way because of the distractions, and you're right. They end up costing more money than you expected and taking more of your time away, and it takes it away from your core, so then it suffers. Chantell: That's right, and people don't realize. You know, time is the one thing we'll never get back in life, and so if you're looking and focusing your attention on something else, what are you losing at your core business? And I see a lot of entrepreneurs and a lot of people oh, I want to go do this and this. Again, we did it Not successful, but we did it. And so now, when I'm looking at things and where do I want to go next, it's where do I want to spend my time, knowing that if I spread myself too thin or too many things, I won't be as successful as I want to be. Chris: Yeah, that's great advice. I hope people are taking notes on that. So let's go back. You kind of left us a minute ago taking over the reins at FMG, right before COVID hits. Obviously, you have to manage through that in the healthcare space. Take us back to that time. What were some of the things that you learned, having to manage through such an uncertain period of time? Chantell: When I took over FMG there was a couple things that identified very quickly. Again, they were all running as independent facilities and there was no collaboration and really the culture there was no culture. You know, in my previous organization with Mentis and a lot of the companies I've been involved with, culture was huge. You know, you wanted people to want to be there and fortunately we were able to quickly build a culture that we felt and it was actually proven true through COVID that people wanted to be there. You know I was very visible in our facilities. I wanted people to know me, I wanted to hear what they had to say. As a new CEO coming in, you know, tell me how can we help you do your job more effectively? How can we help you be happier? You know, looking at things in a different perspective, other than you need to be here nine to five every day, do exactly what we want, right? You know, when COVID hit, the uncertainty of everything I mean we were. Some of my facilities were emergency rooms at the time, some of them were hospitals. You know we had limited staff, we had limited services. You know, when COVID hit it was really interesting because with the unknown of nobody really understanding the magnitude of what was happening. It was decisions on a day to day basis. Right, you know, everything was a crisis every single day. It was a very time for me, as a leader, to figure out how could I continue to hold on to this culture that we had built so we didn't lose staff, right? So, but also giving our staff the ability to take a break every once in a while, even though we didn't really have folks to fill in for them, in for them. So it was a time that we really had to bond together. And again, me being in our facilities during that time, even though I really couldn't do much to help, but at least showing my face, saying hey, I'm here with you and I'm standing beside you, especially on some of those hard decisions, I think made a big difference for our success. Chris: Yeah, you raised an interesting point there because first of all, I mean I it's been four years and maybe the memories start to fade but health care frontline workers, right, that was ground zero for the response. So I can only imagine the taxing environment for your employees. Most CEOs can be there shoulder to shoulder with their employees and maybe actually get in, you know, step in on the manufacturing line or pick up something and help out in the shop, and if you're not a licensed physician or a PA or a nurse, you can't right, you couldn't do the work, you could just be there to encourage them. Chantell: That had to be a challenge. You know you're right, because we just want to jump in and help and but there was a lot of things that what I could do and again you know, spirits high, helping clean, I mean there was, you know, again it wasn't above anybody. We had to kind of all throw hands in, all hands on deck, to help out in any aspect. And so we did what we could to try to motivate and try to help give people some breaks and give them the resources that they needed, and that was a big thing. That we did was just trying to get the resources that they needed, and so it was a trying time, but again we came across. You know, as a CEO, I wanted to be able to expand our service lines because we knew what was coming. And you know, after we got kind of settled in and we realized this was going to be a longer, a longer path than we thought, we converted all of our ERs into hospitals so we could provide additional service lines. So there was things that we could do on the strategic and on the management side where we weren't necessarily in the trenches, but yet it provided our staff some amazing resources that they needed. Chris: So you talked about culture and how important it is. It doesn't have to necessarily be at FMG, but just in your role as a leader. What are some of the things that you have done to try to build that positive, sounds like collegial team environment type of culture at the various organizations you've been? I mean, is it kind of the same playbook every time, or you know? If so, what is it? And if it's changed, how do you adapt? Funny question I'm just going to. I'll give you a quick story. You know? If so, what is it? And if it's changed? Chantell: how do you adapt? Funny question. I'm just going to give you a quick story. You know there's a lot of people that have been with me for the last 10, over 10 years, so they've seen me kind of develop as a better leader as I've gotten a little bit older. So in my old days, I have to tell you I was probably very authoritarian, very dictatorship it's my way, no way. And leadership, it's my way, no way. And then, as I've gotten a little bit older and through you know my role at FMG I realized I can't continue to lead like this. This is not how to get the most productivity out of my staff, and so I changed a lot in regards to how to build a culture. And so now you know people will tell you these are the four principles I use authenticity, I want to build trust and respect. You know again, you know I'm going to be very direct with individuals. I don't beat around the bush and I think anybody that knows me knows that. Collaboration I want people to have the ability to have a say. I want them to take ownership. You know used to as my way. You know we're going to do things my way. Now it's let talk about it Because, in today's world, I want my staff members they're there for a reason and that's to come together in a path or a process that everyone feels like is going to be beneficial to the organization. Now, it doesn't mean I won't give them my thoughts, but again, that collaboration and that belonging, I want them to feel like they're part of the team. Whether you and I both know, in an organization everyone's valuable and I want everyone to realize how valuable each member is and where they fit within that organization. Authenticity, trust, collaboration yeah, those are communication too, you know. Chris: Oh, for sure. Chantell: We used to be like we wouldn't tell anybody anything, you know, just say here's our goals, to go do them. Now we really talk about why you know and really have those hard conversations about this is you know the company. And when we went through COVID I know everybody's tired of hearing the COVID stories, but when we went through COVID, you know we would tell them hey, this is why we're doing this. And it wasn't just oh, they're causing us all these headaches. You know they're pushing stuff down. No, it was. We're doing it because of X, y and Z, and that made people appreciate it a little bit more, versus us just shoving things down. Chris: Yeah. Chantell: And so I think communication is a big one as well. Chris: Couldn't agree more. I mean, I think you know, at the end of the day, all those things sound really good and are important, but if you're not communicating effectively, it won't matter. That's right. So, something that occurred to me, I want you to talk a little bit about being innovative, because I know for sure at FMG, because I just know enough about the story that in the middle of all that y'all did some pretty innovative things that other competitors of yours weren't doing. That required some really quick on the fly decisions to get some innovative things going. So tell us about that. It helped the patients and it helped your facility. Chantell: Sure, you know, one of the perks of dealing with a smaller organization is we can make quick decisions. So when all of this was happening, you know we did have to get innovative in regards to how we were running tests, how we were treating the patients, what we were doing when we couldn't find patients higher level of care. So there was a lot of innovation that we did, you know, whether it was streamlining our processes, whether it was, you know, the equipment that we were bringing in to try to mitigate certain things. I mean, there was a lot of stuff that we did that if we weren't going through that time, we probably wouldn't have been forced to do so quickly, if that makes sense. And so there was some stuff that we tried to do in regards to you know, I'm trying to think of some specifics. A lot of it's around the labs and the testing side of making sure that our patients are being treated in-house versus having to send things out. I mean, we just tried to do everything we could to control our own destiny. Advert Hello friends, this is Chris Hanslik, your Building Texas business host. Did you know that Boyer Miller, the producer of this podcast, is a business law firm that works with entrepreneurs, corporations and business leaders? Our team of attorneys serve as strategic partners to businesses by providing legal guidance to organizations of all sizes. Get to know the firm at boyermiller.com, and thanks for listening to the show. Chris: Well, for example, I know one of the things you did was very quickly developed an app so patients could schedule an appointment that you didn't have before. Chantell: Yeah, that's correct. We tried to do some things so people would mitigate being around other, you know, possibly infected COVID people. So, yes, we did do some things to try to limit exposure during that time, just because, again, we didn't know what was going to happen long-term. Chris: So I guess one thing that people may not know about you that we want to talk about is, in addition to this professional you know journey you've described, you do a lot and have done and continue to do a lot where you advise other entrepreneurs. I want to ask you a little bit what are some of the kind of the key nuggets of advice that you tend to provide, and maybe what are some of the mistakes you see young entrepreneurs making that you try to correct before what still can be corrected, I guess Sure, it's kind of interesting. Chantell: The world has changed a lot in regards to entrepreneurship. You know, in our day it was just work your ass off. You know 24-7 and just try to climb the ladder. You know now, with some things that have happened, you know, with technology, sometimes they have this misperception that it's just going to be easy, it's going to be rainbows and unicorns all the time. It's not. There was many nights we'd sit at the bar going, holy shit, how are we going to make payroll? So I mean again, I think it's bringing that true realism back into their world of hey, you're not going to go get a CPT code for a device that doesn't exist in six months. It just doesn't work like that. And I think sometimes these young entrepreneurs are given almost bad counsel because they think that things are just so easy. Well, so-and-so did it, so I can do it. I see that a lot. I do get the opportunity to speak to some of the entrepreneurship classes up at UT and I do probably focus more on the negatives versus the positives, because I've always learned more from my failures and my successes. Some of the things of hey look, be focused. You know you don't have to have everything figured out, but have a pretty good path of where you're headed. You know, and surround yourself with the folks that are going to build you up, not break you down. You know, as an investor as well. I look at who's the team. If you've got a good jockey, I'm going to go ahead and support you. Having that right team in place is so critical and you want it to be more than just one individual. You know you want to make sure if they get hit by a bus, somebody else is right there ready to take the company. So I think that there's just little things that you know. I would probably give some insight to the entrepreneurs of you know, again, you're going to have good times and bad times. The bad times will come and go. But again, being willing to pivot If something's not working, don't wait too long to pivot or to reevaluate maybe certain aspects of the organization. Chris: Okay, so you brought it up, but I was going to. You said you learn more from your failures than successes, so tell us a story it's story time now, chantel a failure or setback that you've encountered, experience that you survived because you're sitting here today, and what that learning was and how it made you better. Chantell: So we talked a little bit earlier about how we got a little bit outside of our wheelhouse of oh, let's go do some different things, because we, you know, have been very successful at what we were doing. We were trying to purchase a hospital group out of bankruptcy. We thought, oh, how hard can this be? We can run organizations, we can run ASCs. Why can't we do this? It was a very eye-opening experience because when we got in there, we hadn't really had a path forward as to what we were going to do or how we were going to do it. It was just like, oh, we'll figure it out as we go. We also didn't think about other things that could come in and really impact us that we couldn't control. So we had purchased, we were in the process of purchasing this group, they were in bankruptcy, and then we had a flood. Well, we had just finished remodeling a hospital here in town. The flood came in. It flooded the hospital. At that point we were kind of at a place where there was not much more we could do. It was a horrible time to have to tell all those individuals that worked so hard with us that we were going to have to let them all go and you know lessons learned. You know there was positives in there because I remember the day we were getting ready to tell these poor individuals we were going to fire them the night before. You know we probably drank too much and you know it was a very emotional situation because I'd worked hand in hand with these individuals for so long. Chris: Sure. Chantell: And I remember having to tell them in tears I mean, you know, I know we're not supposed to be emotional, but these are these people's livelihoods. I was emotional, I you know I was not in a great place and I remember, after that happened, one of the the janitors came up to me and she said don't worry, chantel, we're going to be okay. But are you going to be okay? Chris: Oh, wow. Chantell: And I realized, you know, even through this failure, we had built such great relationships with these individuals and made them feel valued in so many ways that you know again, that's probably a really good example of learning myself of how important it is for relationships you know and building that trust as a leader. Chris: Well, to what to point you made just a minute ago. There is emotion in business. For sure, people try to carve it out and maybe for decades that's been the mentality, but it's ignored the reality that there's emotion in business and you're affecting people's lives when you are hiring them and when you're firing them. So you know people that lose sight of that are missing the boat, and I think how you manage the emotion in the business is one thing, but don't make the mistake of thinking it's not there. Chantell: No for sure, and you know, again, my old days I would have never showed, you know, a whole lot of emotion. I will tell you, though, being authentic with people just builds more trust. And look, some people say I'm very challenging to work with. You know, because I'm very specific, I'm very direct, but you know where you stand with me at all times, you know, and I had a situation last year where I had to let someone go, and it was. I mean, I really love this person as an individual, but this just wasn't the right place for them, and I tried very hard to mentor, to get him to that place, and I just couldn't, and it was very emotional to have to say, hey look, this is not, you know, the best place for you. The greatest return was six months later. They contacted me and said thank you so much. The best thing you ever did was have that conversation, and now I found a place where I love I'm being respected, and so, again, I think we all have emotion. It's as you mentioned, it's how you use it. It's okay for people to realize that you're human. I mean you know I'm human, I mean, and so I have emotions, and there's people I like and, again, you are impacting their lives and they're impacting yours. Chris: For sure, and I mean I have a number of stories similar to the one you just shared, where you run into an employment situation that's not working. You, knowing that it's not working, have to make a decision, expend a ton of emotional energy over it, worried about it. My experience has been, I think I can say, almost every time, despite that hard conversation, that person ends up in a better place because it's where they were meant to be. And we say this all the time. We're not trying to be the largest organization. We just want to be the best for those that fit with our mission and what we're passionate about and our values. And doesn't mean we're right for everybody and that doesn't make people a bad person. Chantell: That's right. Chris: There there's another organization where they're going to fit. Chantell: And and, and she did say to me she goes thank you, because I always knew where I stood with you and thank you for always being very direct. You know and that's the other thing people hide from those conversations. I'd rather have those conversations, you know, leading up to it. Look, here's the expectations. Let's talk about how you can get there, and I'm always happy to mentor and advise, but at some point you have to say, hey, look, this just isn't the right place. Chris: Right. Chantell: And so, and that's OK too. Chris: So let's talk a little bit about as you built these companies. You've had to have key stakeholders and relationships with them that are part of the success, that's vendors, customers. Let's talk about what are some of the things that you've learned that have helped to kind of build, nurture and grow those types of strategic relationships, if you will. Chantell: Sure, most of the people that I still work with, I've worked with for many years and I think you know I tell people all the time my integrity is the only thing that I really is mine in this world. My kids have everything else, but my integrity is mine. I think it's really being fair with people. You know I'm loyal to a fault, but I'm also again, I don't want to say high maintenance, but I have great expectations of people as well. And so if you look at a lot of the vendors, you know, again, they've been with me forever because I'm very loyal to them, I'm very fair, I'm very direct and they're good to me. Chris: Right. Chantell: You know, and I think as I've gotten older I had never realized the importance of relationships and how you have to be very intentional with giving and taking Right Right. But I also know with my vendors, they do a great job for me. I'm going to, I want to give them out to everybody else. I mean, I'm going to drive business their direction. And so I think that you know, with the stakeholders, a lot of people make a mistake of. You know everyone's got to win. You know that's just the reality. There's an abundance for everyone in life. You know, one of my best friends is a direct competitor of us. We laugh all the time. We can't be friends in public, but we can be friends behind closed door. But there's an abundance for everyone in life and so if you treat people like that and you're fair, I think you know you win, everyone wins. Chris: Everyone wins, and that's the thing I think finding the way where everyone can win, sure, and there's the value in kind of reciprocity, right, when someone does treat you well, that you obviously should treat them well in return. But have that be a lesson how you should be treating others that you're coming into contact with, right, absolutely, absolutely. So you mentioned this earlier because I like to talk about leadership style and you've kind of alluded to some of your evolution. Any more you can share kind of on how you view your style, how you feel like it's evolved and maybe some of the things that have helped you make those steps to kind of grow from the command and control to the more collaborative leader. Chantell: I think self-awareness, I think when we're younger, we think we're invincible and we do no wrong. I think self-awareness, I think when we're younger, we think we're invincible and we do no wrong. I think self-awareness has been critical for me, just for personal growth, right. So I also realized, you know, I wasn't getting the most out of the people and I realized that how I came in impacted everybody around me, if that makes sense. Chris: Sure. Chantell: So when I walk in and I'm closed off, everyone's going to scatter. If I walk in and I'm in a great mood and I say hello to everybody, your energy that you put out, you get back. And so I think, as I've gone through my career path, I've realized that, getting more and really I had a great partner, business partner, that he would talk to everyone. I wondered how he got anything done some days because he was just the most jovial guy that loved everyone and he would sit and listen to people for hours and I used to say I don't know how you do this. Isn't this driving you crazy? You know, I just I want, I don't want to know what time it is, I want to know, yeah, I want to know what time it is. I don't want to know how to build the clock. And I realized how much everyone respected him because he not only cared about them on the job, he cared about the whole person. Right, and people felt that. And I finally asked him one day. I said can you teach me how to be like that? Because I want people to realize I do care. I may not come across and show it, and so I that's how I kind of evolved, of taking that time and realizing ten minutes out of my day of sitting down and really focusing and being present with people, how much more they wanted to be there, how much more productive they were, and so it's really again being the leader that you have to establish boundaries. I'm not saying you, you know, let everybody circumvent their ladder, but having the ability to really show how much you care for those individuals and also what's going to put them in a position to be a better employee, right, right. And look, I went through a big thing with my team about working from home. Okay, I hate working from home, ok. Chris: I hate working from home. I'm just going to tell you that I like the collaboration. I like everyone in the office. You know that you're in good company. There was literally an article in the online Houston Business Journal this morning about that topic and how everything is swinging back to five days a week in the office. Chantell: That's right, and it was a big fight in my office about that and I finally said, okay, let's compromise, because I realized that some of them were driving an hour both ways, okay. So Mondays and Fridays we have home days. Tuesday, wednesday, thursday, we're all in the office. So again, I met them where they wanted to be and how could they be most effective. And I realized, having that time at home, where they didn't have 5,000 people walking in their offices every day, they were more productive. And so again it's you know. You know you asked me a specific question about how I've changed. I mean, I've really come, you know, 180 in regards to who I was many years ago versus how I am now. Chris: Well, and what I hear you saying is there was an evolution and development in your leadership style that started to focus on and demonstrate humility and empathy, absolutely, you know, going back to kind of the work remote thing. I think those things, what you've got going on, can be successful because you have to start with why are we here? It's the why around the company, and we have to all agree that the company has to survive in order for any of us to have any benefits. That's right, right and so what's that going to take? And then where can there be some compromise around? You can't sacrifice productivity and you can't sacrifice delivery of services or you won't have the business. Right and right. It's really to me, getting clear around that, communicating, that we talk about communication with clarity and really everyone understanding the why absolutely, and I'll just we'll talk about the elephant in the room also being female, I mean. Chantell: So in my younger days I thought in order for me to gain respect, I had to be that authoritative bitch. You know. Basically Because that's what society told me, you know in order for me to be able to play in a man's world, I had to really be that person. You know, as my career, and I got to a point where I didn't need anybody's approval or permission. You know, I realized, got to a point where I didn't need anybody's approval or permission I realized, wait a minute, I can be my authentic self. I can be compassionate, I can be empathetic and I can still be a damn good leader at the same time. Chris: That had to be liberating. Chantell: It was very liberating, and I try to instill this with a lot of the women that I talk to now. It's okay to be who we are. Let's use our innate qualities that make us such great individuals in our professional lives. You know, and I mean again, people say I'm aggressive. That's okay, I'll take it and I can be, but it enables me to also utilize what I need to build the culture and the team that I want, and so I think that's also been, you know, the last 30 years. It's also changed a lot, you know, as a society, but that's also breaking the societal norms of, oh, I have to be a certain way in order to be a good leader. I don't think that's true anymore. Chris: I agree with you Again. I think there's been an evolution in how we think about business, corporate America, whatever. And again I go back to as long as we realize that there are certain fundamentals that, no matter what is going on, we have to do for the business to survive. Then we can look on the fringes and go okay, where can we make maybe some things a little more accommodating. Chantell: Exactly so. Chris: I like to talk about those a little bit. So what are some of the strategies that you've employed to kind of and you mentioned being a mom, being a leader, being an entrepreneur to help, not necessarily balance, but be successful in both your business and personal life? Chantell: Great question. Here's my theory behind that. There's no such thing as balance. Chris: That's why I didn't use the word. Chantell: I call it work-life integration. I can't say I've figured it all out, chris. I'll just be honest and I think it's being very intentional with your time. I used to let a lot of people control my time, meaning, you know, I was always willing to meet whenever they were available. I was willing to move around things because it was important to them. I've now really been intentional about taking control back of my own time, and that's time for myself in the mornings, that's time for my kids, but that's time for work too, and so I think we all have to establish boundaries. Because I used to work 24 seven. I'd be at dinner. I mean, my five-year-old used to say mom, please put the phone down, and I would thought I was that important that I had to respond to that email, right. That second, because that's how important I was. It's not true, and I think that really establishing you know we also try to get through our entire things to do list every day what are the top three priorities I really need to get done today? Okay, let's focus on those. First, because we all know once everybody starts coming to the office, you're going to get blindsided 5,000 different ways. So really prioritizing maybe three items that I need to get done that day and then all the rest of it's great if I do, but if I don't, it's okay to walk out of there at 4.30 to go to my kids' game, right. And so I'm really trying to be intentional with my time. I'm not going to say I'm successful all the time. Chris: You know, but I've really tried with that. You have to keep in mind no one's perfect right, but I think, if you have, those intentions, that thoughtfulness about how you're going to approach your day, and I totally agree with the work-life integration. I think that's a much better way to think about it than balance, I mean. Chantell: I've learned you can have it all. You just can't have it all at the same time. So, everything in life is about a give and take. It's about you know you're sacrificing something for something else. And so it's again where are you in your life, what's important to you? I mean, I waited late in life to have children, you know, and now I'm going to enjoy my kids. So again, doesn't mean I'm sacrificing my professional, but I do amazing conversation. Chris: I really appreciate it. I want to kind of turn to some less business topics that I like to cover with all my guests. So what was your first job? Chantell: My first job. I worked at Mount Asia when I was in high school. I loved scooping ice cream and I loved hosting birthday parties for small kids. Chris: Okay, so that was it. I was going to ask what Mount Asia was. It's that golf off I-10. Chantell: So yes, that was it. I was going to ask what Mountasia was. It's that golf off I-10. Chris: So, yes, that was my first job. I love it. Do you prefer Tex-Mex or barbecue? Chantell: Tex-Mex, of course. Chris: All right. And if you could take a sabbatical for 30 days, where would you go? What would you do? Chantell: Oh gosh, A sabbatical for 30 days. Chris: Does that exist I? Chantell: don't know. I think I would really just like to travel the world. You know, I spent so much time working I would never take more than two days off at a time. I never got to see a lot of the world, and so I think it would probably just grab my kids and just embrace a great trip with my family. Chris: That sounds great. Yeah, pick a spot and go enjoy it Absolutely. Very good. Well, again, this has been great. Thank you for taking the time to share your story Lots. Special Guest: Chantell Preston.

Chantell explores the idea that motherhood and business don't have to be separate and can actually complement each other. She shares her personal experience of initially fearing that having children would negatively impact her career, but realizing that being a mother made her a better leader. She discusses the importance of integrating personal and professional life, communicating purpose to children, and involving them in work-related activities. She also touches on leadership, building trust, and finding fulfillment in both motherhood and business.Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston  Chapters:00:14 Welcome and Introduction00:47 The Lie of Separating Motherhood and Business02:00 Fears of Losing Identity with Motherhood03:30 Early Motherhood and Career Challenges05:00 Realizing the Importance of Relationships06:30 Integrating Personal Life with Work08:00 Giving Up the Guilt09:00 Communicating with Children About Work11:00 Importance of Purpose Beyond Raising Kids12:30 Bridging the Gap Between Mothering and Business14:00 Role Model and Positive Work Attitude15:30 Building Trust and Leadership in Business17:00 Daughter's Ballroom Dancing and New Opportunities17:40 Recap and Takeaways

On this week's episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined by singer/actor Chantell Marie as they talk about her Portuguese background, being bilingual, when Chantell started acting/singing, Portuguese music, supportive parents, first performances, having nerves before performing, working with Disney, being a part of Macey's Thanksgiving Day Parade, favourite theatre shows, Shakespeare, singing backup for Josh Groban, working with the Portuguese Kids & being on Portuguese Problems, comedy vs drama, winning the Broadway World Award, wanting to write children's books, favourite tv shows, auditioning for American Idol, dream role and so much more! If you're looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit http://tee.pub/lic/KrIMP441400 We have tees, hoodies, onesies, phone cases, pillows, mugs and more! If you're into wrestling collectables, autographs, comic books, action figures, sports cards and more, make sure to visit www.firstrow.ca and use promo code: DAPODCAST20 to receive 20% off! Looking for something new to read and also into video games? Please visit www.bossfightbooks.com for great books on classic video games! You can follow Steve on Instagram & Twitter @fingastylz and “Da” Podcast on Twitter @dapodcastdap Send your questions and comments to dapodcastdap@gmail.com Make sure to subscribe, rate, like, follow or review on ApplePodcasts, TuneIn, SoundCloud, Spotify and iHeartRadio!

Chantell discusses the tendency to say yes to everything and the importance of setting boundaries. She shares personal experiences and offers advice on how to assess each situation and make intentional decisions. She articulates the need to prioritize personal goals and objectives and to be someone's best yes by being prepared and respectful of others' time. She also encourages listeners to take inventory of what they can handle and to control their own time. The episode concludes with actionable steps to avoid immediately saying yes and to make intentional choices.Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview02:20 - Struggle with Saying "Yes" to Everything04:35 - Learning to Say "No" for Personal Wellbeing06:58 - Evaluating Commitments Based on Personal Goals09:19 - Importance of Being Prepared and Specific in Requests11:45 - Managing Personal Capacity and Setting Boundaries14:07 - Reframing Responses to Avoid Overcommitment16:32 - Concluding Remarks on Prioritizing Commitments17:40 - Podcast Closing Statements and Encouragement

This week Chantell explores the topic of women in leadership roles and challenges the notion that women can't lead. She shares her personal journey with leadership and how she learned to be authentic and vulnerable in her approach. Chantell also touches on self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the importance of knowing one's own value. She emphasizes the need for women to embrace their innate characteristics as leaders, such as compassion and empathy. Her talk concludes with practical takeaways for reframing self-talk and approaching leadership with confidence.Learn more about Chantell at: https://chantellpreston.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston Chapters:00:00 Embracing Your Innate Characteristics as a Leader04:40 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome07:52 Knowing Your Value and Negotiating for What You Deserve09:18 Striving for Good Enough Instead of Perfection11:06 Creating a Culture of Flexibility and Empowerment12:29 Confidently Walking into a Room and Shaping Perceptions14:58 Challenging Societal Norms and Leading Authentically

Leadership doesn't have to be lonely! Chantell talks about the importance of building a tribe to combat the loneliness often associated with leadership positions. She shares her own experiences of feeling isolated and the impact it had on her personal and professional life. Chantell discusses the need for vulnerability, trust, and commitment in building a tribe. She provides suggestions for finding like-minded individuals, such as joining organizations like Y.P.O. and C200 or befriending someone at a similar level within your organization. Chantell concludes by encouraging listeners to take action and start building their tribe.Learn more about Chantell at: https://chantellpreston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston YPO: https://www.ypo.org/ C200: https://www.c200.org/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience03:06 Loneliness at the Top and the Role of a Tribe09:58 The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity19:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

Cara and John catch up with Chantell McFarland who recently returned from a hugely successful run at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis with Diego Mongue and his band. Chantell has something in common with John and Cara as a stepmom making it work in the blended family. We cover almost scripted Taylor Swift, KC Chiefs, NFL season, Cara's purchasing Halara overalls for comfort and to relive her college days, Chantell talks about her wedding dress video that went viral and got over a million views on Facebook, the experience in Memphis where the band had seven performances including at a radio station there, her inspiration to get back into performing music after a longtime away and more! Songstress, Chantell, is a classically trained artist from Chicago, not residing in the idyllic hills of Berkshire County. In her early career, Chantell performed on studio albums for PBS Kids and Sesame Street. In 2021, Chantell performed in a concert of encouragement and hope for essential workers featuring Cellist, Yo-yo Ma and The Boston Symphony Orchestra's maestro, Manny Ax. In 2023, Chantell joined the Diego Mongue Band and was a semi finalist in the International Blues Challenge. She was also accepted into the Recording Academy. Chantell's love for music and people are intrinsic within her melodious vocal arrangements and soulful songwriting. Cara Krol is the author of Fairy Slippers and Molly Saves the Bees: https://www.fairyslippers.info/books In addition to being an author, Cara is an energy healer and intuitive coach. Her website for her business Balance & Bliss Wellness is https://balanceandblisswellness.com John Krol is the owner of One Eighty Media marketing agency: https://oneeightymedia.com/ a longtime radio/television and podcast host and producer. John and Cara are raising a family of five kiddos between the ages of 8 and 15, making it all work! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-krol/support

   When it comes to maintaining beautiful and healthy skin, Jarie Chantell Ayala-Bullock knows something about it. The Orlando, FL, resident is an Esthetician licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Florida.     Jarie enjoys a balanced and well-rounded lifestyle. She is married with four kids, having one son of her own and two bonus daughters and one bonus son. Besides being a savvy businesswoman, she has accomplished quite a bit professionally and personally in her life. Jarie is an Army Veteran and graduated with honors from American InterContinental University with a degree in Business Administration. She graduated from AVI Career Training as a Master Esthetician in 2013 and obtained her Acne Certification from Face Reality Skincare. Additionally, she has numerous Certificates of Completion for Herbal Medicine, Perfumery/ Artisan Perfumery, Makeup Application, and Makeup Artistry.    The name of her business is Clear My Skin by JChantell. She shares how her journey in business began as a young girl who was impressed by the presence and sophistication of her mother. “I remember smelling my mom's clothes in her closet. That was my first love of fragrance. I would watch her get ready to go out with her girlfriends, and she had her skincare and makeup application down to a science. First her skincare routine, followed by her makeup then her clothes selection and last, her perfume scent.  As a teenager, I had acne issues, and the first skincare product I used was Noxzema. No moisturizer, exfoliant, mask, or sunscreen - just noxema. It worked okay on my skin, and at the time, I didn't know or understand I needed a routine rather than one product. It was then I developed my interest in skincare. The more I explored and experimented with different products, the more I wanted to know about skincare and skin health,” she says. Her interest would soon develop into a career involving skin care and Esthetics. Jarie says if she could change anything about her journey in business, she would've been more confident about what she had to offer in her field and not be afraid to take more risks. "I was so cautious and wanted everything to be perfect rather than take chances and fail in order to learn," she says.  Moving forward, Jarie plans to continue to learn about skin health, herbalism, and perfumery and hopes to expand on being a Virtual Esthetician and getting her Eau de Parfums in stores.  She also wants to donate more of my services to nonprofit organizations.    To learn more about Huami Magazine, please visit our website at www.huamimagazine.com You may also follow us on Facebook and Instagram by putting Huami Magazine, or This Is Who I Am Podcast in your search box. To learn more about the family of products produced by Mykel Media Company LLC, please visit our websites below: Huami Magazine Gear www.huami-gear.com Spunq Sports Magazine  Spunq Sports Magazine Huami For Kids Magazine  Huami For Kids   To learn more about Jarie Chantell and Clear My Skin by JChantell, please visit their website at www.jchantell.com

Chantell is a marketing and communications professional with over ten years of experience in the nonprofit and higher education sectors. We discuss how Higher Ed institutions can break down silos and work collaboratively to achieve greater success. Connect with Chantell Cosner on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccosner/

In this episode I am talking with Chantell Steinke (⁠@laughingmakesmecry⁠) about how she took a 3 week long vacation to Europe as a full time hairstylist. Chantell is a hairstylist that gives time, confidence and ease to clients, through lived in hair color. She loves to share knowledge with fellow stylists to encourage an enriched community. As well as putting herself first in order to have the healthy and happy lifestyle that she deserves.

Meet Chantell Davis, a Mrs Universe South Africa 2024 Finalist from Somerset West. She's a Top 10 contender and proudly holds the "Best in Interview" award, a testament to her authenticity and willingness to address critical issues in today's society. But here's what sets Chantell apart: she's on a mission to combat and eradicate Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Chantell, along with her husband, Kevin, launched #RespectHer, a grassroots revolution dismantling stereotypes and addressing GBV at its roots, helping boys become "real men" who respect women.

If you're a regular listener of the show, chances are you can relate to this week's guest. Being a POC, many times we hear stories of not growing up in the healthiest or safest enviornments. It can be difficult to not allow the circumstances you grew up in perpetuate the cycle of survival from one generation to the next.My guest shares her testimony as she defied the odds and rewrote the script of her own life, despite the not-so-pretty upbringing she experienced. Emerging from a turbulent childhood, she made a conscious choice to break free from the chains of her past and shift her narrative to resilience, growth & triumph, and is helping others do the same.Chantell Rodriguez is a Latina Mindset Coach & Speaker who helps women shift their paradigms. She empowers women to give them the ability to rewrite their story, stand in their power, and live the life they truly deserve. You can follow Chantell on Instagram.Our life stories are not predetermined scripts. They're dynamic narratives we can shape and rewrite. I hope as you listen to Chantell's testimony to remind you of resiliency and potential for positive change. No matter what challenges you face or the tumultuous upbringing you've dealt with, know that the ability to break free from the narrative of victimhood lies within YOU.Let this episode be a source of inspiration and a reminder that, despite your past, you are the author of our own story. You're capable of turning adversity into strength. And you can rewrite your destiny.Share this podcast & leave a rating + review on Apple. New episodes premiere every Tuesday.Follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube!Get your free copy of The Thrive Guide!Visit my website to stay up-to date and sign up for my 1:1 coaching program here.Sponsors:BetterHelp®— Get professional support when you need it. Receive 10% off your 1st month with my sponsored link!

Chantell Preston tells it like it is: when you empower yourself and your team, you build your life and leadership for impact. Chantell is the CEO and founder of Facilities Management Group (FMG), a management and consulting group based in Houston, Texas. FMG specializes in Freestanding Emergency Room, Hospital, and Ambulatory Surgical healthcare. Before FMG, Chantell built and sold her own company, Mentis Neuro Rehabilitation, which provided cognitive and physical rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury patients across the United States. Chantell also coaches, advises and speaks to high-powered women to equip them in personal, professional, and corporate growth. She provides a combination of unique mental coaching and accountability to successfully expedite real results and exponential growth with her clients personally and professionally. Episode in a Tweet: When you empower your team and help them unlock their full potential, you not only drive corporate growth but also build a company people love to work for. Background: I met Chantell Preston through YPO and feel so lucky to know her. She is a total rock star. During this episode, Chantell tells us how she shifted from an authoritarian leadership style to one that was more inspirational, compassionate and collaborative. Her incredible career includes founding and selling her company specializing in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, building 65 hospitals, and advising and coaching leaders nationwide. Chantell believes women are a company's most powerful tool and that strategic growth is expedited when men understand women and women are given the tools they need to thrive. She shares why she's so passionate about helping women advance their careers. We share experiences about saying no more often and why we shouldn't devalue our time. We also talk about why building empowering workplaces is critical for business success and the power of maturing as a leader and giving back to future leaders. I know you'll love this podcast! Have a listen and let me know what you think! How to find Chantell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston Website: www.chantellpreston.com Order my book, The Ownership Mindset, on Amazon or Barnes and Noble Follow me on Instagram or LinkedIn. Subscribe to my podcast Reflect Forward on iTunes Or check out my new YouTube Channel, where you can watch full-length episodes of Advice From a CEO! And if you are looking for a keynote speaker or a podcast guest, click here to book a meeting with me to discuss what you are looking for!

Picture this, the mesmerizing Juanita Banks Whittenton and the charismatic Chantell  Jackson, two halves of marvelous marriages, opening their hearts about their relationship journeys. Juanita, the author of 'I Love My Daddy', shares how her husband became the muse behind her book. On the other hand, Chantell shares his thoughts on preventing a relationship from stagnating, emphasizing that effective communication is the secret ingredient.As we navigate through their marriage tales, Juanita and Chantell reveal how they keep their love flame alive even while managing their professional commitments. With Juanita's husband and PR team sparking her authoring career and Chantell”s view on the evolution of dating, they offer an interesting blend of perspectives. Ethical monogamy, boundary respect, and the need for sacrifices in relationships also get a deep-dive in our conversation. But, the icing on the cake is their discussion about 'Black Excellence', the evolution of their friendship, and their strategies to maintain sanity during overwhelming moments.Lastly, we uncover Juanita and Chantell”s professional endeavors, Juanita's book 'I Love My Daddy' and Chance's non-profit, CheerUp Wellness. They share nuggets on balancing personal and professional life, their takes on judgement and infidelity, and the importance of letting your light shine even when surrounded by stars. Buckle up for an episode filled with inspiration, wisdom, and priceless insights into maintaining healthy relationships while juggling careers and personal growth. This is one conversation you do not want to miss!“If you are a dope person looking to hop on VIB3Z or know someone really dope people send them our way!”follow us on all social media YouTube: VIB3Zpodcast TikTok & instagram @vib3zpodcast

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Tune in as Chantell Jewell. the first black woman to ever lead the Community Reintegration Center in Milwaukee County, joins the program. Chantell shares some of the biggest challenges that she has faced as a woman of color in a leadership position and the importance of having transparent conversations and setting expectations as a leader. She also reveals some of the partnerships that help support the work that her organization is doing to help individuals successfully reintegrate in the community. 

In 2002 a woman's body was found in a pasture on a field near Cadiz, Kentucky in Trigg County. Police focused on one suspect who they arrested later in 2002. What happens from there is a series of twists and turns some locals may have seen coming, but would not openly theorize or talk about. This is the story of the unsolved murder of Chantell Humphries. Listener discretion advised- this episode includes discussion of murder as well as brief mention of rape and domestic violence. Follow KYHH on Social Media

This Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for Friday, May 26th.It'll be sunny again on the last day of the working week. According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny, with a high near 77 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area. On Friday night it will be clear, with a low of around 49 degrees.Enjoy the nice weather this weekend, but maybe check if your air conditioner works: There will be several days above 90 degrees following the holiday weekend.A rush to enact new property tax breaks for Iowa seniors has led to confusion and concerns of fraud among county and city assessors, who say they are struggling to verify applicants' age.Iowa seniors can begin applying for a new property tax break created by legislation signed into law three weeks ago by Gov. Kim Reynolds.The new property tax law was approved with near-unanimous support in the Iowa Legislature during the last days of the legislative session.The law took effect immediately and provides a $3,250 exemption on the taxable value of a home owned and lived in by Iowans age 65 and older. The Iowa Department of Revenue last week amended an existing homestead tax credit exemption form to allow seniors to also apply for the new exemption. To claim the new exemption, applicants must provide their date of birth and certify information on the form is correct.However, ambiguity in guidance provided by the Revenue Department — as well as the quick timeline for implementation — has caused confusion and consternation among assessors over what documents they can request and examine from Iowans to verify they're 65 or older and qualify for the tax break, said Linn County Assessor Jerry Witt.Witt said his office has been inundated with calls, email, letters and in-person questions from seniors about the new property tax exemption.“The media a good job of getting the word out and we're doing what we can to try to simplify” the process, Witt said. “It doesn't seem to be going the best, so far.”The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday sharply limited the federal government's authority to police water pollution in certain wetlands, bringing praise from Iowa's Republican politicians as a win for farmers but warnings from environmental groups worried about the effect on clean water and flooding.Thursday's ruling was the second decision in as many years in which a conservative majority narrowed the reach of federal environmental regulations.The justices boosted property rights over concerns about clean water in a ruling in favor of an Idaho couple who sought to build a house in that state's panhandle. Chantell and Michael Sackett objected when officials identified a soggy portion of the property as a wetlands that required them to get a permit before filling it with rocks and soil.By a 5-4 vote, the court said in an opinion by Justice Samuel Alito that wetlands can be regulated under the Clean Water Act only if they have a “continuous surface connection” to larger, regulated bodies of water. The outcome almost certainly will affect ongoing court battles over new water regulations, including for wetlands, that the Biden administration put in place in December. Two federal judges have temporarily blocked those rules — called WOTUS, or Waters of the U.S. — from being enforced in 26 states, including Iowa.“The federal government has no authority to impose blanket jurisdiction over puddles, waters, and wetlands with vague, overreaching regulations on behalf of Biden's ever-changing climate agenda,” Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa said in a statement. “This is a big win for Iowa, where nearly every industry is impacted by...

This week we welcome Chantell Marshall to the podcast, who some may know through the social media handle @shylittlepixie. Chantell is an autistic woman, who lives with selective mutism, severe social anxiety and c-PTSD. She spends most of her time at home with her plants and her foster kittens. Chantell shares her personal journey through autism and mental health openly on social media; Chantell says that she finds this rather bizarre because in person she often cannot speak two words to a new person. So it is for this reason that we have run this week's episode a little differently. Because of Chantell's selective mutism she is not able to speak with us, but she shares her experiences and answers our questions through the written word. Chantell's words will be read by an autistic voice actor, Allison Welch.   On this episode we cover Chantell's path to understanding her own neurodivergence and what this meant for her, what is selective mutism, language considerations and why Chantell prefers the term ‘selective' mutism over ‘situational' mutism, and Chantell's experience of living with selective mutism throughout her childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. We also chat about the overlap of autism and selective mutism, how the fight flight and freeze responses play into selective mutism, and how common it is for internalised stress to be mistaken and praised for ‘compliance', particularly in girls and afab individuals. Finally, Chantell shares what has been helpful and not helpful for her over her lifetime, her top tips for others, and some of her special interests!   Chantell would like to add the following: I would like to thank Allison for being so kind to offer to be my voice for this podcast. I am so genuinely grateful to you! I would also like to thank Michelle and Monique for being so incredibly understanding in regard to my difficulties with speaking, and for being so willing to provide accommodations to enable me to still be able to share my story here on their wonderful podcast. This is honestly all it takes! I hope others can learn from their foresight and be willing to make adjustments for other Autistic people when needed, too.    Want polished copies of our episode in pdf article format? Grab them here. We currently have listener favourite episodes from seasons 1-3 available for download, with more being added!   We are on Patreon! Patreon subscribers receive basic episode transcripts for Season 4, access to a monthly live zoom lang out, 50% off our episode articles, plus bonus monthly content (depending on subscription tier). Check out our Patreon page to support us, as we aim to make quality mental health care information accessible to everyone: www.patreon.com/ndwomanpod   Contact us at ndwomanpod@gmail.com, or visit our website: www.ndwomanpod.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wondering what it would practically look like to start your own business and balancing motherhood, a company, and home in the midst of a pandemic? Well, in this episode we learn how Chantell did just that. Chantell is the founder and owner of Simply Organized; an organizational company, where she has employed a whole team of women and mama's (we like that) who partner with people as they begin to live a more organized life. She is a mama of three littles and in this episode she tells us all about her postpartum journey amongst COVID and the challenges that came with it, all while starting her own business. We know you will enjoy our chat and hopefully, walk away feeling encouraged!  So grab a snack and let's get to it! Connect with Chantell:  Instagram: @simplyorganizedco Chantelle's Website:  https://simplyorganizedco.org Our Monthly Favorities:  Herbal Tinctures / Home Products / Baby Items  Earthly Wellness - (When you check out, we would be honored if you hit the drop down menu and selected “formama birth”.)   Collagen / Beef Liver / Bone Broth Perfect Supplements 

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Raquel Cohen, a full-time mom and an experienced dietitian who has built a strong online presence through her Instagram page and Amazon store. Maintaining a social media presence can be challenging, however, Raquel will discuss how she has managed to have a thriving professional life while also balancing family priorities. So, if you're an aspiring dietitian and are wondering how to balance a career and family life, this episode is for you! Conducting this interview today, we have 5 FIU dietetic students: Chantell, Maria, Raphaela, Daniella and Guilherme 

Episode Title: Balancing Your Spreadsheet (with Chantell Manahan)Episode Summary: Are pilots or gradual roll-outs more beneficial? What were some key takeaways from CoSN? How can spreadsheets launch your career? These questions and more are discussed as Adam and Carl are joined by the Director of Technology at MSD of Steuben County Schools and 2022 K12 IT Edtech Influencer, Chantell Manahan. Guest:  Chantell Manahan, Ed.S.Guest Social Media Handle(s):  @leadlaughlearnGuest Title and/or Info: Director of Tech at MSD of Steuben County Schools 2022 K12 IT Edtech Influencer, 2022 IN CTO Team AwardFuture Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHookerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTech, @The_UnDisruptEDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady 

Chantell says Kevin is noncommittal, a workaholic and she's convinced he's cheating because he's been acting secretive. Kevin says she is extremely jealous, messy, and demanding.

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Today on The Breakfast Club we chat with Cara Sabin and Chantel Powell and we talk hair. Later on and speaking of hair Angela reports on Diddys Pricey barber trips in The Rumor Report. Finally Charla gives us todays Donkey.nSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can sex work teach you about your sexuality? Why don't more women hire sex workers? Are straight people more judgemental of sex workers than queer people? Tilly Lawless is a queer sex worker, a writer and the host of the latest season of the podcast 'Tall Tales & True' where she shares 7 sex workers' stories. Tilly identifies as queer and started sleeping with women in her teen years. She started sex work after realising how easy it was to sleep with men. Tilly sits down with Sean to discuss her queer education on Tumblr, the differences she notices between how queer people and straight people engage in sexual relationships, deciding when to come out to her clients, and the time she was hired by a pregnant women. Listen to this one with headphones. Follow Tilly on Instagram: @tilly_lawless Listen to the latest season of Tales Tall & True https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/talltalesandtrue  Tilly recommends you start with Chantell's episode https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/talltalesandtrue/chantell-martin-becoming-herself/101389990  Follow us on Instagram: @comeoutwhereveryouare Email us: comeouttous@gmail.com If this episode brought up any feelings for you or you want more information, these resources may help you: QLife: Call 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm – midnight. Visit their website www.qlife.org.au for a free webchat Minus18: Australia's LGBTQIA+ charity. Follow them on social @minus18youth or visit their website on www.minus18.org.au for resources, events and training for your school or workplace Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 for 24-hour crisis supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next Tuesday, October 18th marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. What's its anniversary present? A 15 year long legal battle that is now being decided in the Supreme Court. The case in question is called Sackett v. EPA, and it concerns whether or not Chantell and Michael Sackett were allowed to build a home on a wetland in Idaho, or if they first needed a permit under the Clean Water Act. Many observers predicted the Supreme Court would definitively rule against the EPA in this case, but after oral arguments on October 3, the outcome may turn out to be more nuanced. Ethan breaks down the history of Sackett v. EPA and the key takeaways from oral arguments in this week's “Tip of the Iceberg.” The Sweaty Penguin is presented by Peril and Promise: a public media initiative from The WNET Group in New York, reporting on the issues and solutions around climate change. You can learn more at pbs.org/perilandpromise. Support the show and unlock exclusive merch, bonus content, and more for as little as $5/month at patreon.com/thesweatypenguin. CREDITS Writers: Ethan Brown, Maddy Schmidt Fact Checker: Megan Crimmins Editor: Megan Antone Producers: Ethan Brown, Megan Crimmins, Shannon Damiano, Maddy Schmidt Ad Voiceover: Sabrina Rollings Music: Brett Sawka The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of Peril and Promise or The WNET Group.

This is a story about loss and rebirth; specifically what the Medical Industrial Complex deems a “near miss.” A maternal near miss occurs when someone nearly died but survived a complication that occurred during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy. Consider where your mind, body, and spirit are sitting during the time you read and listen to this story. Shawnise embarked on her third pregnancy with intentional care for herself and growing her family one last time. She managed her health and nutrition while raising her other daughters without complications in her pregnancy.  A mother's quiet preparation had carried her through to term. She planned a tubal ligation after the birth upon deciding that her family was complete. Shawnise understood that the procedure was simple and harmless, that would not be the case for Shawnise. Soon after delivering her daughter, she was rushed into the operating room for her procedure, not allowing time for skin-to-skin or initiating lactation. Post-surgery, she showed signs of severe illness over the next few days. The family immediately advocated for her care and informed her care providers that something was wrong and that she may be showing signs of infection. The response was not immediate and was dismissive at first. Her family pushed harder for emergent care; exploratory surgery began that night. Shawnise would spend two months in the hospital after being diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure, Renal Failure, Perforated Bowel, Double Pneumonia, and Upper Respiratory Failure.  Shawnise's thoughts started to echo that she would not survive. Shawnise flatlined on the day before her expected discharge from the hospital. Her sister returned to the hospital and showed up in her scrubs from her job. She was mistaken for a staff member as they interacted with her in the room. Only discovering later that she was Shawnise's sister after she passed out seeing her lifeless sister on the bed. Twenty minutes passed as Shawnise experienced a spiritual awakening in what she calls the Afterlife. She describes feeling the love and grace of God before being sent back home. After her revival and subsequent discharge, she would report additional health concerns. She would receive a pacemaker to keep her heart beating and depression would settle in. Before her surgery, she had no preexisting conditions or health challenges. Her previous pregnancies were uncomplicated. Shawnise had a support system that helped her with the transitions and daily work as a mother of three and managing her healthcare. Trauma has a way of stealing joy from beautiful moments in our lives. You would never know that Baby Kensie's birth was peaceful. It was perfectly normal. The pregnancy was beautiful. The family was strong then and even stronger today. Addressing her mental health has brought her to the point of sharing her story of triumph. Shawnise wakes up every day and can care for her children. Love helps her move forward and not look back.  Resources:Shawnise Website | shawnise chantellGod Within the Lily | the shawnise chantell story - the death and resurrection of me

Are you an aspiring event planner? Luckily, this episode is for you. It will teach you how to think outside the box and push you to a completely different level in the event planning space! In this episode, we are joined by KeAira Chantell Gamble, Owner and Creative Director at KeAira Chantell Events. KeAira Chantell Events is a wedding planning and design company based in Miami, Florida. This wedding and event planner specializes in providing planning and design services for weddings and other events in South Florida. They are committed to helping clients achieve their lifelong wedding dreams within their unique budgets. Her work has been featured in national publications such as The Knot, PartySlate, Munaluchibride, and B collective magazine. She seeks inspiration from fashion, art, and travel to create experimental designs and follow through with flawless execution. Tune in now and get some great tips! Highlights: (01:14) Funny story with her Grandfather & how it carved the path for her as an event planner (03:37) The importance of having a professional mentor in career development (05:47) KeAira's personality trait and how it impacted her growth (07:51) One thing she wants to be remembered for (10:08) How does her background make it more impactful as an event planner? (13:54) A surprising thing her business has done (14:49) How does her cultural background affect her experience within the corporate event space (16:38) Behind the success of the Juneteenth freedom ball (19:13) Tips for corporate event planners (22:13) If she will have $10 million tomorrow, how will she spend it? (23:31) Must have line items in corporate event budgets? (25:19) If she will write a book tomorrow, what are you writing about? (27:25) Three podcasts that she would recommend Links: Website: KeAira Chantell Events LinkedIn: KeAira Chantell Gamble Facebook: KeAira Chantell Events | Facebook Instagram: KeAira Chantell Events (@keairachantellevents) • Instagram Website: http://eventist365.com/ Follow Us on Social Media: Podcast www.facebook.com/groups/eventist365/ Eventist365 https://www.instagram.com/eventist365/ Host https://www.facebook.com/MissYaniDoesStuff/ Yanique DaCosta, MFA, LCAM (@YaniDoesStuff) / Twitter Yanique DaCosta, MFA, LCAM (@yanidoesstuff) • Instagram photos and videos Yanique DaCosta, MFA, LCAM - Creative Director & Owner - YKMD Visual Communication | LinkedIn Graphic Design Firm for Corporate Events YKMD Visual Communication - Home | Facebook Follow YKMD, LLC's (@theYKMD) latest Tweets / Twitter YKMD Visual Communications (@theykmd) • Instagram photos and videos

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