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Half of today’s workforce are Millennials, and they are in critical leadership roles in most construction companies.  In this week’s podcast episode, I had a great discussion with Justin White, the CEO of K&D Landscaping and a repeat guest, about the generalizations that the younger generation is facing up against, and how he managed to break that stereotypical mold. We also talked about how communication is key to be able to connect with people from different generations, and the future of the construction industry. Whether you are a young, aspiring leader or a veteran in the construction field, tune in to this episode, gain some incredible insights on the future generation of leaders, and be a successful leader in a multigenerational team. What’s Discussed In This Episode: 0:00 Introduction 2:35 Justin’s long-term goals, his success, and breaking the stereotype 6:10 Justin and his young leadership team 7:05 Humility being the underlining value in the construction business 8:43 Being a young leader and the social stigma against millennials 11:00 Communication is the weakness of today’s generation 13:47 Entitlement is the result of instant gratification for the younger generation 15:09 The downsides and upsides of Generation Z 18:22 How Justin ensures communication within a multigenerational leadership team 21:06 Solving problems vs seeking opportunities 24:19 Self-awareness gives you vision and direction 25:55 Justin’s advice to millennials on succeeding in the construction industry  About the Guest: Justin White is the President of K&D Landscaping a full-service construction and maintenance landscape company located in Santa Cruz, California. Resources: 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in!

Resource Links:  A free copy of my Kick-Ass Meeting Report (https://www.ericanderton.com/kickassmeetings) Let’s Talk Shop Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-shop/id1462173868) Western Allied Mechanical Inc. Website (http://westernallied.com/) Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association Website (https://www.smacna.org/) The past two decades have witnessed major crises affecting the whole country - 9/11, the 2008 global financial crisis, and the most recent one being the COVID-19 pandemic. Business leaders are faced with the challenge to rise up and lead optimistically during this period of uncertainty over everything that’s going on (which is not an easy feat) towards the future where things will be back to normal.  In this episode, we have Angie Simon, President of Western Allied Mechanical. She shares with us how she is navigating through this crisis as a leader and how they are addressing the issues regarding the changes that they have to implement in a period like this. Our discussion is one that provides encouragement especially because it’s evident how she is leading her company optimistically even in the midst of this crisis.  If you’re looking for that 1% inspiration to remain positive and lead optimistically, I highly recommend that you tune in to this episode.  What’s Discussed In This Episode:  Angie’s perspective on the three major crises [3:38] How varied age groups reacted to changes in the company due to the crisis [7:31] Struggles that Angie’s company is facing in this crisis [8:07]  Communication inside the company to address additional safety issues [9:15] Dealing with isolation woes [11:00] How the leadership is navigating their way through this crisis into the future [13:23] Observations regarding the remote work scheme [14:34] Changes in communication rhythms due to the crisis [15:50] The role of a company’s core culture in a crisis [16:44] Navigating the crisis as a union contractor [18:01] The balance between empathy and the need for productivity [19:08] Framework for scenario planning of this crisis [20:31] What decisions were made during the crisis that prove useful in the future [22:02] Supporting and interacting with clients [23:02] The good things that are coming out of this crisis [24:04] Connecting with industry partners and competition [25:24] Cementing employee relationships in a time of crisis [26:45] What Angie has discovered about herself in this crisis [28:49] Shows Angie has watched during the lockdown [30:03] Alternative ways Angie has reached out and helped contractors in this crisis [31:43] Angie’s pollyanna principle [33:32] About the Guest:  Angie has led Western Allied Mechanical as President since 2009, and has been with the company for three decades. During this time, she has served as visionary, spokesperson and role model for the entire WAM team, and the industry in general. A proud supporter of women in the workplace, she has championed many programs aimed at creating opportunities for women to succeed in many sectors of the business. As a testament to this, 40% of WAM employees are women. In 2019, Angie became President of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), furthering her influence in our industry. Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! 

Resource Links:  A free copy of my Kick-Ass Meeting Report (https://www.ericanderton.com/kickassmeetings) Book Recommendations:  Who by Geoff Smart  Traction by Gino Wickman  Good to Great by Jim Collins  Snowball by Warren Buffet With the average turnover rate being 38% to 40%, construction companies are experiencing a struggle of finding good talent in the industry resulting in company growth being put to a halt. Any successful company can say that success is a team effort and not just a one-man show. People are our most valuable assets but attracting the right talent does not just happen without strategies in place.  In this episode I talk with Justin White, the President of K&D Landscaping. He shares how his company has managed to reduce the turnover rate to 18% by a shift in mindset that led to the mirroring of marketing and sales strategies that they use with clients. He provides concrete examples of tactics that worked for them and how they make sure that they don’t just hire the right talent but keep them. The points discussed in this episode can serve as an eye-opener to construction business owners.  If you are excited about getting the right talent but clueless on what steps to take to go about it, then this episode is definitely for you.  What’s Discussed In This Episode:  What Justin’s company is focusing on this year [3:06] How dilution of talent impacts company growth and client experience [3:36] Effective strategies to attract good talent [4:26] Applying the marketing mindset to attract talent [4:59] Marketing in the hiring perspective [6:14] Community outreach as a marketing strategy [9:03] Justin shares hiring methods that did not work out for them [11:46] Phone interviews [14:18] The hiring manager [17:04] 1st in-person interviews [19:12] 2nd in-person interviews [21:29] The screening process  The ‘hire slow’ methodology [23:08] Use of assessments [24:53] Onboarding: The ‘90-day’ period after the hire [27:18] What happens when you hire the wrong person [29:36] How to mitigate employees having negative leverage over the employer [33:12] The importance of getting in touch with applicants right away [35:52] Why employees should be top priority [38:30] Wrap-up of discussion [39:24] About the Guest:  Justin White is the President of K&D Landscaping a full-service construction and maintenance landscape company located in Santa Cruz, California.  Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! 

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In this episode Jen and Bridget discuss the differences between YA and adult, sex and violence, and Infinity War. Spoilers for Infinity War abound - see timestamp below if you want to avoid it.  Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.)  You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review!  Discussed In This Episode:  RF Kuang – The Poppy War Amazon | B&N | Indiebound  Leslye Walton- The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender Amazon  | B&N | Indiebound  Pierce Brown – Red Rising Amazon | B&N | Indiebound  Marieke Nijkamp – This Is Where It Ends Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Suzanne Collins – Hunger Games Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Koushun Takami – Battle Royale Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Maureen Johnson – Truly Devious Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Marcus Sedgwick – Midwinterblood Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Emma Mills  – Famous in a Small Town Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Leigh Bardugo – Six Of Crows Amazon  | B&N | IndieBound  K.M. Szpara - “Small Changes over Long Periods of Time”  Jaye Robin Brown – Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit Amazon  | B&N | IndieBound  E.L. James – Fifty Shades of Grey Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Michel Chabon – Summerland Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Donna Tartt – The Secret History Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Julie Murphy – Dumplin’ Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Julie Murphy – Puddin’ Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Rainbow Rowell – Fangirl Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Real Genius Amazon | B&N  INFINITY WAR SPOILERS 48:39-55:50 Matt Fraction & David Aja – Hawkeye Vol 1: My Life as a Weapon Amazon | B&N  | Indiebound  Margaret Mitchell – Gone with the Wind Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Susanna Clarke – Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell Amazon  | B&N | IndieBound  Emma Mills – First & Then Amazon  | B&N | IndieBound  Lee Gjertsen Malone – Last Boy at St. Edith’s Amazon | B&N | IndieBound   Emma Straub- Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Gail Carson Levine – Ella Enchanted Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Shannon Hale – Princess Academy Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Catherynne Valente – Space Opera Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  M. O’Keefe – Wait For It Amazon | B&N  Molly O’Keefe – Never Been Kissed Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Tiffany Reisz – The Red Amazon | B&N | Kate Clayborn – Luck of the Draw Amazon | B&N  GJ Meyer – A World Undone: The Story of the Great War 1914-1918 Amazon | B&N  | IndieBound 

In which Jen and Bridget discuss their Perfect Days, the nitty gritty of processes, and drink the eight dollarest bottle of wine.  Listen to the episode here.  Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.)  You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review!  Discussed In This Episode:    Anne Leonard – Moth & Spark Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  The Perfect Date Miss Congeniality Amazon  Kindle Paperwhite  “In Honor of Infinity War coming out next week, here are a few videos I found from 2013 while prepping for The Winter Soldier.” Work From Home by Fifth Harmony“Best Writing Trick I Know” Jaime Green on twitter  Emma Mills – First & Then Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Mette Harrison – The Bishop’s Wife Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Tracy Townsend – The Nine Amazon | B&N | IndieBoundCatherynne M. Valente – Space Opera Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Leigh Bardugo – Six Of Crows Amazon | B&N | Indiebound  Leigh Bardugo – Crooked Kingdom Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Tomi Adeyemi – Children of Blood & Bone Amazon | IndieBound  Justina Ireland – Dread Nation Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Dhonielle Clayton – The Belles Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  William Goldman – Adventures in the Screenwriting Trade Amazon | B&N | IndieBound 

Jen and Bridget take you through the confusing and splendiferous world of taking a book on submission to editors.   Like the podcast? Support us by buying one of the books we mention in this podcast and using our affiliate links (below! Currently only Amazon and Indiebound.) You can also support us through a donation on ko-fi, by subscribing to us on iTunes, or by leaving a review!   Discussed In This Episode:  The Work Conference March For Our Lives  Chris Evans, a.k.a. Captain America, Comes Back Down to EarthDorothy L. Sayers - Gaudy Night Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Walter M. Miller - A Canticle For Leibowitz Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Tana French- In The Woods Amazon | B&N | IndieBound   Sheri Fink - Five Days At Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Robin Sloan - Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  The Year’s Best SFF 2012 ed. By Rich Horton (Yoon Ha Lee’s story is called “Ghostweight”) Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Yoon Ha Lee - Ninefox Gambit Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Maureen Johnson - Truly, Devious Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Kate Clayborn - Beginner’s Luck Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Sarah J. Maas - A Court of Thorns and Roses Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Sarah J. Maas - Amazon | B&N | IndieBound   Tomi Adeyemi - Children of Blood and Bone Amazon | B&N | IndieBound  Tomi Adeyemi Unboxing video 

Erin Stutland is a coach, fitness expert, TV show host and entrepreneur who has created a multi-platform movement with live workout classes, a new transformational TV show and online programs that reach people in over 155 countries around the world. This woman and mama-to-be is a total rock star. Erin is going through an amazing transformation as she becomes a mother in addition to being a wholehearted entrepreneur. I'm so honored to speak with her in this sacred moment of her journey as she evolves into the next version of herself. Erin has so much to teach us about business, movement, and real happiness. I hope you enjoy this sacred conversation of expansion and self-reflection. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How to get past selling something surface level and more deeply into your mission Why there's no reason to wait for perfection in any area of your life How Erin decided that becoming a mother was the right thing for her How to be at peace with not knowing what comes next What to do when you can't stop thinking about your title and who you are How to stop worrying about results and experiment in your business How to find happiness that doesn't depend on what others think How to grow your business in an authentic way ERIN'S STORY: Connected dance and the joy of movement to fitness Brought spirituality into fitness and made it a business Decided it was the right time in her business to become a mom WHAT I ASK: What was it like evolving the ‘buns of steel' fitness industry? How have you learned to trust yourself? What are some of the ways you've expressed yourself more fully in your business? SOUL SHIFTING QUOTES: “For me, dance was like prayer.” “Why are you waiting for perfection in any area of your life? It's about progress and accepting who you are.” “Show up doing your best every day and your best will get better.” “This is the right time in my life to be in a space where I don't know what's going to happen next.” “I always approach things I want to make as an experiment. I remove any pressure for what the outcome is supposed to be.” “What do I believe about me?” “You can figure out a way to be vulnerable without ripping out your heart all the time.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.erinstutland.com www.shrinksession.com

Jennifer Desrosiers is a total boss with the ability to make things happen like a force of nature. Jen and I met back in December of 2014 and have been on a journey of upleveling and pushing past comfort zones together every since. We've attended multiple Tony Robbins' events together, we've walked on fire and we've pushed ourselves to reach new realms in our lives and businesses. I am so grateful to call this amazing women my friend and be a part of sharing her story with you. In this episode, we dig into what it means to live a wild adventurous life and how Jen took her engineering background and successful corporate career and applied what she learned to launch 2 incredible companies. Jen is Founder of the Wild Adventurous Life wellness and lifestyle media company, the Founder of Laney & Lu, a wellness and lifestyle strategist, and a community leader. Her mission is to inspire others to live vibrantly and lead a more joyful, meaningful life. I can't wait to share this conversation with you! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The wake up call that inspired Jennifer to ignite her entrepreneurial journey How to let go of the anchors that keep you tethered to make the leap How to follow your muse and pursue dreams that seem crazy How Jennifer manages risk as an entrepreneur and adventurer Why you need to take a break from your business and practice what you preach What to do when you feel guilty for taking R+R breaks How to deal when relationships fall apart as you grow and succeed The trickle down effect your great vision can have and how it can change the world What inspired Jennifer to create the Impact speaker series JENNIFER'S STORY: Grew up exploring as a born adventurer in the woods of Vermont Worked in manufacturing for 15 years Got a health wake up call to explore other options for her life and career Followed her curiosity and launched multiple brands WHAT I ASK: What are you continually challenged by in your own growth and development? What advice do you have for women in the beginning stages of their business? SOUL SHIFTING QUOTES: “We can all make the decision to be adventurous. Adventure lives in all things. You just have to look for it.” “Everything in my life has happened because I made it happen - good or bad.” “People think you have to be one way or another. I think everyone can be a lot of different things.” “I have a fire in my belly to change the world. That's what inspires my companies.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.wildadventurouslife.com www.laneyandlu.com www.jenniferdesrosiers.com

When I dreamed up my podcast over a year ago,I made a list of all of the guests I really wanted to have on the show and today's guest is one of the women who graced the top 5 on that very list! This episode is one of my favorite this year and will give you a glimpse into the life and mind of the one and only Emily Ley. Emily's energy is contagious and what she has done inside her company over the last 10 years is exceptional. Emily dreamed up the Simplified Planner and her boutique lifestyle brand, Emily Ley in order to create tools that help women to be more intentional and organized in their daily lives. Her work has been featured by Martha Stewart, Good Housekeeping, Glamour, Forbes, and so much more. She believes everyday life doesn't have to be ordinary and that joy is truly found in the journey. Her mission is to inspire women of all ages to build joy and simplicity into their lives through intentional choices, purposeful plans and playful experiences. Over the last decade, Emily has built an empire all the while raising 3 babies, two of which are twins, and stayed true to herself with life-giving relationships and passions. It was such an honor to speak with Emily and to cover all things simplicity, spirituality and even mommy guilt in this episode. I know you are going to get so much from this conversation. Enjoy! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How Emily gave herself grace to ebb and flow with life's seasons How to find your true voice through distractions and comparison Why saying yes to every opportunity may be your biggest mistake The biggest mistake Emily made early on in her business and how she pivoted to thrive through the adversity. How spirituality underlies everything Emily does in her life and business What Emily does to teach her children to be still How to deal with mommy guilt and decide what's non-negotiable How to make and keep meaningful relationships in a busy life and business What inspired Emily's latest book on creating a more simplified life WHAT I ASK: How did you learn to tap into your true voice? What is the most educational mistake you've made so far? How does spirituality weave into what you've created? SOUL SHIFTING QUOTES: “You learn who you are by making a lot of mistakes.” “I've always looked at life and said, ‘Do I have to do it this way?'” “It's hard to find real joy when we're so bogged down by all the things.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.emilyley.com/

Megg Thompson is a Certified Behavior Consultant and Family Coach empowering kids and the adults that take care of them. She believes that children are perfectly designed and equipped with the exact right tools to help them be their best. With a proactive and strength-based approach to behavior, Megg facilitates empowering relationships and nurturing environments where children thrive. Megg is a dear friend of mine and was also my of honor. For those of you who are moms and want to pursue your passion and create a business, Megg has a special message for you. She's an incredible example of someone who's prioritized what's most important in her life and created a business to support that. Megg and I go from her entrepreneurial journey of perseverance and determination to her work understanding child temperaments and empowering parent-child relationships. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How Megg went from teaching to entrepreneurship and what it took to create a business How to get from a place of feeling like you can't do it to achieving your goals Why your children don't need to be fixed or diagnosed and what you can do instead How to understand your child's temperament and empower your parent-child relationship Why teachers have difficulty working with some children and what you can do to help Why self-care is essential to being able to nurture others, including your children MEGG'S STORY: Turned to entrepreneurship after teaching Kindergarten for 10 years Persevered through numerous obstacles to build her successful consulting business Built a business on her passion of working with children who others find challenging Learned to understand temperament and what children really need WHAT I ASK: What do you need to create a business as a working mom? How do we deal with the challenging behaviors of our children? SOUL SHIFTING QUOTES: “You don't need to fix me. This is who I am.” “Figure out who you are first and then assess your children.” “I help families become stronger, to do more and to do less.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.meggthompson.com/

Julie Solomon is a New York Times Best-Selling publicist, co-owner of OMG! Publicity, and host of The Influencer Podcast.  She is a communicator at heart with a purpose to encourage confidence and determination to create, perform and connect others.  Julie is a total rockstar.  When I was researching for our conversation,I had a total fangirl moment when I realized she is married to one of my childhood heartthrobs (LOL).  Julie shared her powerful story of shifting gears and changing directions and the power of honoring the pull of her soul. If you've been called to share a your story and message with your tribe, this conversation is going to inspire you to show up on so many levels. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: What Julie did on the verge of a quarter life crisis to find more meaning How Julie made sure she was creating moments instead of patterns How to stop trying so hard to be unique and listen to the small voice within you How to identify spiritual conditions and prepare to take your next leap How to figure out who your audience is and share your message with them Why you need to give yourself permission to not have it all figured out How to speak your truth as a women in spite fear JULIE'S STORY: Left an exciting career in NYC to reconnect and root in her space Divorced in a year of marriage and stripped herself of everything comfortable Moved across the country to get remarried, got pregnant, and started a blog Rebranded her online business to show up as her authentic self WHAT I ASK: What if you have an important message, but don't have influence yet? How do we show up professionally, energetically, and spiritually?   DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.juliesolomon.net The Influencer Podcast www.omgpublicity.com Pitch it Perfect Course

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, retreat leader and founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She's been a certified Kripalu yoga teacher since 2001 and a student and guide of A Course in Miracles for 23+ years. Her spiritual mother is world renowned speaker and author Marianne Williamson. Karen is known for her storytelling, her humor and her down-to-earth approach to spirituality. Her aim is to guide her students through an experience of strength, serenity, and Spirit. Karen is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant, wise women I've had the gift of meeting. She breaks things down in such a clear and powerful way that I know you are going to gain so much out of our conversation. This conversation was like church and I am so honored to share it with you. You're going to want to take notes for this one. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why it's so difficult to love yourself and how to begin the healing journey How to clear past insecurities by owning the power to create your world How Karen forgave and healed after her mother's traumatic death How Karen calls on the divine for healing and making miracles What we can do to stop playing dumb and show up authentically How to get clear on who you are and become unstoppable How to pause and make a choice to respond to difficult emotions What impact books had on Karen's education and recovery Karen's experience working with Marianne Williamson on forgiveness KAREN'S STORY: Learned how to act tough as a child around a volatile parent relationship Lost her mother in a brutal attack and fell into a victim role Transformed her mindset to stand in her power and end victimization Became a student of A Course in Miracles and shares the teachings with others WHAT I ASK: What advice do you have for those who are still dealing with past insecurities? How did you pivot from victimization to owning your authentic self? What do we do when it feels like the people around us won't change? SOUL SHIFTING QUOTES: “I want to make God accessible to everybody.” “We think we're at the mercy of the world. You are actually making your own world.” “Be in the world, but know that you're not of here.” “The worst thing you can do is try to be someone different than who you are. You don't even know your own power” “People are either showing love or crying out for love.” “The Course says, ‘Our only problem is we believe we are separate from God.'” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.karenkenney.com A Return to Love A Course in Miracles

Suzanne Adams is a bestselling Author, Transformational Speaker, & Life Purpose Consultant that is sharing her zest for life with audiences around the globe. Suzanne was a Speaker at the 2016 Hay House World Summit and has recently been featured on TV on NBC and FOX. Suzanne helps her tribe align with themselves on a soul level and get into their authentic power. She believes that having fun and following your passion are the keys to finding true happiness and living a life of fulfillment and joy. I could talk to Suzanne for hours, she shares her truth so vulnerably and beautifully. I know you are going to love hearing from Suzanne. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How to connect with your audience in an authentic, soulful way How to maintain energy alignment in service of your life's mission How to shift your wealth consciousness story Suzanne's journey from surface level happiness to deep purpose and fulfillment Why vulnerability is the key to authenticity What you can do to help someone in your life feel deeply How to release energetic poison to get to where you need to be How Suzanne noticed her connection to the divine and called in her divine team SUZANNE'S STORY: Went from depression to intuition and found her purpose Brought the highest soul truth to a mainstream audience Worked through impostor syndrome hosting her first live retreats Changed her money story and dramatically shifted her life WHAT I ASK: How do you attract the clients that you're supposed to be serving? What do you do to stay in alignment with your energy? How do you set big goals without your ego interfering? SOUL SHIFTING QUOTES: “I believe that we're all born with a very specific and unique life purpose.” “Your most valuable resource is your energy. No one can take it from you unless you give it to them.” “Get in the jet stream of the people you admire and want to learn from.” “You can radiate so much of your truth that it makes the people around you tap into their truth.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.suzanneadamsinc.com Suzanne's Meditations Musings of an Earth Angel  

While Amanda Bucci can be described as many amazing things, she is first and foremost, completely and unapologetically herself. Amanda is a NPC Bikini Competitor, USAPL Powerlifting competitor, YouTuber, entrepreneur and social influencer. With a passion for fitness, nutrition, and becoming her best self, Amanda wants to inspire you to ignite your fire, find the light within you. Amanda and I have a lot in common on our life and business journeys when it comes to momentum and how we show up in the world. Not only that, but we are both New Englanders! Our kindred spirit connection warms my heart and makes me feel so grateful to be doing life and business with soul sisters like Amanda. She has achieved incredible success in building her personal brand and I can't wait to share her story with you on the show! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How Amanda's career came to entrepreneurship and her new big goals How being a calculated risk taker changed Amanda's future What inspired Amanda to own her vulnerability and impact on social media How to be vulnerable in your business and connect on an emotional level What it's like being authentic in the body-focused fitness world What happened when Amanda zoned in on her impact online Why finding the right focus is the secret to making an impact Going through periods of evolution with a big audience How to clean up your thoughts to get next level motivation How Amanda follows the nudges and curiosity of her soul How to break down your big goals into the very first step AMANDA'S STORY: Immersed herself in the fitness world while utilizing her nursing background from a nursing point of view Became an educator for her tribe on social media Said ‘no' to her future nursing career and went all in on fitness AMANDA'S AFFIRMATIONS: I AM AT PEACE WITH ALL THAT HAS HAPPENED, IS HAPPENING, AND WILL HAPPEN. I am a powerhouse; I am indestructible. I acknowledge my own self-worth, and my confidence is soaring. I am blessed with an incredible family, wonderful friends, and an amazing boyfriend. My fears of tomorrow are simply melting away. I wake up with strength in my heart, and clarity in my mind. WHAT I ASK: What drives you to go for that next goal? How do we begin to be vulnerable ourselves? How do you approach sharing your body as your brand? What do you do to move through the tough stuff? SOUL SHIFTING QUOTES: “I like saying yes to myself.” “If you do take a risk, you might fail, but there has to be something inside you that says, ‘No I won't. I will figure it out.'” “When I started focusing on making an impact, I was able to fully be myself.” “Impact is a sustainable business model.” “When you're struggling with something, it's probably something you haven't worked on internally.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.amandabucci.com Amanda's Instagram, Youtube, Podcast Be Obsessed Or Be Average

Liza Witonis is a personal wealth coach and one of my very best friends. She helps her clients establish their personal wealth and heal their relationship with money. For so many of us, just the word “money” is a major trigger.. Reframing our money stories can be a huge challenge. Luckily, this is what Liza helps people with the most! Liza took her teaching background and has utilized it to launch her personal wealth coaching business in the last year and a half since her little one was born. It has been an honor and a delight to play a role in this transformation and to support my dear friend in impacting lives all over the world. Grab your notebook for this one because Liza drops a ton of beautiful knowledge bombs. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How to shift your mindset on debt to align with your values How to start a conversation about debt with your partner How to reframe the the true purpose of money as energy How to rewrite your wealth story and remove the shame and anger Liza's mind-blowing beliefs on budgeting that  give you the freedom to live the life you desire The freedom of choosing to set money aside Creating space in your relationship to work on your money stories together Liza's #1 lesson learned as a mompreneur LIZA'S STORY: Quit teaching to start a business after the birth of her daughter Shifted her money story completely from working 3 jobs to entrepreneurship Paid off over $150K in debt in just 5 years WHAT I ASK: How did you overcome feeling unworthy because of debt? What is your overarching belief about money? What are your favorite ways to calm down your money story? SOUL FUELED QUOTES: “Regardless of what your situation is, there's always another path you can take.” “We all have our own money DNA that was imprinted on us in our lives.” “A budget allows you to do whatever you want.” “When we heal our relationship with money and give it a sacred purpose, emergencies aren't emergencies anymore. That's wildly freeing.”   DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.lizawitonis.com/gift Sacred Success

I am so excited for this highly anticipated podcast with my beloved soul sister, Laurel Holland. Let me introduce you to this phenomenal woman who is a pioneer for all female entrepreneurs, like myself. Laurel is an Author, Speaker, and Holistic Life Coach for women who are done settling for anything less than feeling really good inside. She's been on a 30-year journey into self-development, spirituality, mental health counseling, and energy medicine. This sacred work informs her as she intuitively guides women into a strong connection with their inner guidance and soul's calling. Laurel's book, Courageous Women, and her signature program, Live Your Inner Power, help women create a foundation of courage, authenticity, and peace so they can create the life they deeply desire. Laurel has been coaching for over 20 years and has so much to share with our listeners who have only just begun coaching. I'm so excited for you to hear Laurel's sage wisdom and guidance as she leads us to live our lives truthfully and fully through self-awareness and soul work. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How to approach releasing our fear of being seen and overcoming the conflict that holds us back How to balance being a mother and business owner in a way that feels right for you What we can do to deal with our attraction to ‘shiny things' How to manifest what you really want by looking at what you're manifesting now How to surrender to your truth by acknowledging what you've created Steps to get back to being completely women Why we need mother figures How healing your wounds can open yourself up to new dreams LAUREL'S STORY: Combined her backgrounds in energy medicine, counseling, and business Built her business while focusing on motherhood Diagnosed with Graves' disease and chose to be true to her voice Realized she was living a life she didn't want and became self-aware  WHAT I ASK: How were you led to coaching 20 years ago? What advice do you have for us when we're distracted by the shiny things? Where do you think our dreams come from? SOUL FUELED QUOTES: “When you start living consciously, you end up having a million good things to choose from. You want to be in the thing that's right for you right where you are now.”  “The chase is just an opportunity for you to have more life experiences.” “If you cannot sit with yourself and look at the truth of where you are now, you won't be able to get where you want to go.”  DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.liveyourinnerpower.com Live Your Inner Power Program Courageous Women

I want to introduce you to my friend who, literally, lives down the street from me….(talk about a small world after all!). Annie Spano and I connected through Instagram and after meeting for coffee on the UNH campus, the rest is history!! I am so inspired by the empire she has created and the brand she is living and the way she is serving. Annie is the Founder of Style Collective, a platform for fashion and lifestyle influencers or bloggers. Style Collective is a place for female influencers to connect, grow, and learn how to be successful entrepreneurs. She is also the host of the Becoming Fearless Style Collective Podcast. She connects women from all over the world through community and empowers them to do what they love through influencer education. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The catalyst for Annie's move into entrepreneurship How considering “worst case scenario” will help you through transition How to figure out what's next for your career or business What Annie did to heal her relationship with herself How to stop hiding behind the screen in your business How Annie gets engagement and growth on Instagram ANNIE'S STORY: Lost her teaching job in the economic crisis Had a negative experience with corporate bullying Overcame health issues and healing from the inside out Created a space for women to empower each other WHAT I ASK: How did you start making money in your business? What advice do you have for women who need to get out of their own way? What are your tips for getting in front of your audience? SOUL FUELED QUOTES: “If you can't be yourself and live an authentic life, what's the point?” “What people like is me and the gifts I have. If I tried to copy someone else, it's not going to come off as genuine and people will see through that.” “Entrepreneurship is about being it for the long game, so don't force yourself to do something that will burn you out.” “How can I provide value, but also entice someone to join? It's all about trying to get people to sign up in a way that's helpful.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.AnnieSpano.com Style Collective Becoming Fearless Style Collective Podcast Amber on the Becoming Fearless Podcast Annie on Instagram Style Collective Instagram True North by Bill George

Christian Sinclair is a spiritual teacher and intuitive writer who has worked with hundreds of clients helping them dynamize their life, health, relationships, and careers by integrating spirituality. Having two parents who were predominate figures in spirituality and metaphysics, Christian has spent her life in the spiritual field surrounded by the biggest New Thought and Spiritual Teachers of our time. Our amazing guest works with people who have tried everything else and are still not seeing the results they desire and feel in their heart are possible. In this conversation, we crack open the spirituality nut to help you discover what's holding you back and how tapping into a deeper level of consciousness can help you on your journey in your life and business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How Christian sees spirituality without limitations Why every human problem has a supernatural solution How you can use your subconscious to program your reality What we can do to align ourselves with abundance in our finances How fear comes from feeling separate and how to feel whole How to pray ‘right' and meditate ‘right' by letting your ego go How to surrender your undoing to God CHRISTIAN'S STORY: Saw limitations in spiritual belief systems as she grew up Beat medical diagnoses with firm connection in spirituality Used Christ Consciousness to stay healthy and affirm her truth WHAT I ASK: How do we engage with spirituality and inspiration in our daily lives? What happens when we exit this human experience? How do we stop our ego and move back to true intuition? How do we have a conversation with our soul? SOUL FUELED QUOTES: “When we're resting completely into God or Spirit, there is no fear. It's not a fear-based being. That's a human problem.” “When we tap into that abundance of God, it shows up in our finances, in our health, and all other things.” “We're not separate and all of our fear comes from that. Our coming home is the realization that we aren't separate at all.”   “That intuition is God speaking through you. If I'm afraid, then it cannot be God coming through me.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.christiansinclair.com Spiritual Archetype Quiz Christian's Upcoming Course

I am so excited to share my mastermind sister Melyssa Griffin with you all. Melyssa teaches online courses and live workshops for online entrepreneurs, like you and me, and bloggers who want to turn their after-work hobbies into full-time businesses. A few of Melyssa's specialities include list-building, webinars, and using Pinterest for your business. She also leads an active Facebook group of over 60,000 members and helps over 150,000 people in her weekly emails. Melyssa is a mom to one wacky corgi named Monja, an expert at laughing and a green smoothie aficionado. She is brilliantly strategic in what she does and her genuine, service-based approach in serving her audience is second to none. This is a must listen, friends. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How we can get into a place where we feel alive and completely fulfilled Why Melyssa started sharing income results with her community How to get over limiting beliefs when it comes to numbers and list-building Top tips for using incentives, content upgrades, and Pinterest to grow your business How to tap into your truth and connect with your core purpose MELYSSA'S STORY: Started an online community for herself and others Decided to share her income results for transparency Felt miserable after her best year yet and shifted her focus Raised over $120K in 2 weeks for charity WHAT I ASK: What advice do you have for people who don't feel alive in their business, career or relationship? How do you make decisions about where to spend time in your business? What is the most important thing you focus on in your business each day? What would you say to someone who wants a bigger list and a bigger paycheck, but feels stuck? SOUL FUELED QUOTES: “Even when it seems like a really tough choice like quitting a job or ending a relationship, it feels like the end of the world, but then we realize it's just the beginning of this even better world.”  “When you remove the anxiety and fear of the ego, it's really from this place of having fun and helping people.”  “The people who are meant to be in your tribe will resonate more with you the more that you are yourself and the more you have confidence in that person.” “Do I need to be focusing on making more and doing more? Is it actually fulfilling me? For me, it's about running my business from a place of meaning and intention.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.melyssagriffin.com ← sign up for her list here! Pursuit with Purpose Podcast Melyssa's Facebook Community  Content Upgrades: Create a Blog That Converts Pinterest: Essential Strategies 10% Happier Book + App Glennon Doyle Melton Tiny Beautiful Things

Tori Sullivant is a joy seeker and trauma thriver. This strong woman has countless reasons to define herself as a victim and keep to the sidelines of life, but she instead, she has chosen to look at life as an opportunity to learn and to give.  I'm honored to share her story with you and to amplify her light that still glows after so much darkness. Tori watched tornados destroy two towns she's lived in, she survived a terrorist bombing and lost her baby son just hours after he was born. She has battled severe PTSD and anxiety, and ultimately found a way to rise through the pain and darkness to serve the lives of others and create a non-profit in her son's name. Tori has presented us with an opportunity to find a new perspective on the trauma and challenges in our own lives through her inspiring story. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How to change your perspective on challenges through your reaction How speaking out about your grief will make a difference How faith and alignment helped Tori move through grief Why Tori never self-identified as a victim The importance of sharing your truth and your story TORI'S STORY: Targeted by Somali terrorists in Uganda Lost her son to congenital heart disease Had her best business month and started a non-profit during her darkest time Now coaching women to find joy through grief WHAT I ASK: What has helped you unravel and move through suffering? What motivated you to never self-identify as a victim? How has your story changed your life and business? How do we learn to value ourselves and our story? SOUL FUELED QUOTES:  “I reached a point where surviving wasn't cutting it anymore. Clearly, I'm here to do more than just breathe and walk around if I've survived all these things.”  “We don't know what's going to happen, but we have so much power in our ability to react.” “So many people get stuck on their healing journey because they don't allow themselves to feel.  “It was survival for me to find joy and hope in life. It was pure defiance. It's very easy to throw in the towel. I didn't want that.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.torisullivant.com Tori on Facebook Journey to Joy Course Joy for Caden

Kristi Dosh and I have been colleagues for the last decade or so, yet we never actually connected during ALL of those years until now. We connected for a conversation about her PR business and why it's so important to share your expertise and magic with the world.     Kristi Dosh is a publicist, author of Saturday Millionaire, and CEO of Guide My Brand. She works with entrepreneurs to establish themselves as experts and become more visible in their expertise to help grow their business. Her career began as a corporate attorney and she is now a nationally-recognized expert in sports by using a combination of blogging, public speaking and media appearances. She is continually evolving and has an ‘I can do anything' attitude that has helped her take her career to amazing heights. In this soul fueled discussion, we cover pivot points, getting over our fears of self-promotion, and sticking to our why. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Kristi's motivation to change course and follow a new path Why self-promotion isn't ‘icky' and how to get over that mental block How getting clear on your mission will transform your visibility How Kristi packages her client's pitch to help them receive the publicity they are ready for Why breaking down your pitch into actionable steps is essential for public appearances How to start putting yourself out there Why public speaking will help take your business to the next level KRISTI'S STORY: Planned her career as an attorney for her entire life, complete with a country club membership and partner position Started a blog as a hobby and it began to slowly shift into a career Received an incredible opportunity to work at ESPN, which required her to give up  her life as an attorney   WHAT I ASK: What is the most common way you see female entrepreneurs holding themselves back? Why is it so important to work with someone who understands the pitching process? What is the first thing you should think about when you want to increase your visibility? SOUL-FUELED QUOTES: “I'm not a big risk-taker. I'm a rule-follower, but ever since I took that big leap, I will take all kinds of risks when it comes to my career. I am always willing to bet on me.” “There's someone out there you need to help. There's someone that needs your gifts.” “Have a really clear idea of what you want to be known for and why you want to be known for that.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.guidemybrand.com Kristi on Facebook The Visibility Workshop Facebook Group Saturday Millionaires

Are you ready to meet my sweet soul sister, Carrie Montgomery? I am so excited to share this conversation with you! We took a deep dive into her amazing work in the world and how it has transformed my life. Carrie is a personal brand stylist for thriving female entrepreneurs. She consults women on their image and brand projection to embody their soul and business with authentic style. Carrie has an incredibly eclectic background. She sold dreams in marketing, stepped into holistic health, spent time in film, and made her mark in PR and design. She brings ALL of this to her business in supporting thriving entrepreneurs like myself. We discuss the spiritual experience that awakened Carrie to her calling, the health challenges that changed Carrie's perspective, and recognizing when your life is not in alignment.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How Carrie owns her sensitivity to let flow happen How Carrie works toward justice and safety in her career Why there must be a dialogue between body, mind, and spirit inside your business What it's like when the healing process comes slowly Why we walk around with clothes that don't fit How to meet your needs in order to accommodate your body Why style is one of the most central aspects of telling your brand story CARRIE'S STORY: Breaking her back at 18 years old and recognizing a call to greater purpose Losing all movement in her body and struggling to heal Leaving her job in NYC after 10 years of hustling and losing her creativity Reaching out to soul fueled entrepreneurs she barely knew to create a community WHAT I ASK: How do you approach being connected with your body when going through health challenges and low self-esteem? What do you do when your spiritual beliefs and practices fail you? What would you say to someone who feels too intimidated to have a stylist? SOUL-FUELED QUOTES: “You don't just step into leadership. You have to rise to it and cultivate yourself to become a leader.” “I am on a journey with this body. This is just my vehicle to get through this lifetime. My soul is pushing me forward.” “I needed to check in with what my soul needed, not what my ego wanted.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: www.carriemontgomery.com Carrie's Blog Carrie's Free Checklist

Discussed In This Episode: Dylann Roof South Carolina Church Massacre Gunman Conspiracy. War With China. Jade Helm Signs Of Financial Turmoil In Europe, China And The United States Boston Marathon Bombs

Discussed In This Episode: NASA: A Huge section of Antarctica’s Ice Shelf Is Disintegrating. Oil Pipeline Spills About 21K Gallons off California. Alex Jones: “Something Big Is About To Happen!”  Los Angeles City Council Votes for $15 Minimum Wage. 4 US cancer charities charged for misusing donations. - Guest co-host Sonny Cardona Joins the Program. http://extremelifechanger.com https://www.youtube.com/user/Truthneversleeps

Discussed In This Episode: 40 Volcanoes Are Erupting Right Now. This October The World Will Change: “China Is Preparing For Something Big”. Bank of America is forecasting a ‘scary summer’ for the stock market. St. Louis Federal Reserve confirms hack. S. Arabia calls in off-the-shelf nuke option with Pakistan. DEA Literally Steals $16,000 From 22-Year-Old for No Reason.

Discussed In This Episode: Amtrak train crashes near Philadelphia. Greece Emptied Emergency IMF Fund to Pay IMF Debt. Senate Democrats block Obama-backed trade deal. DHS Latest Attempt to Keep the Public in Fear, Claim Lone-Wolf Attacks Could Happen Any Day Now. North Korea defense chief reportedly executed with anti-aircraft gun. Nepal gets no break: More die in 7.3 magnitude earthquake. RUSSIA ASKS GREECE TO JOIN BRICS BANK. Osama Bin Laden was an unarmed elderly 'invalid' when Navy Seals killed him and Barack Obama lied about the mission, report claims. Obama’s Most Aggressive legislative push since ObamaCare, PPT!!!! Senator Warren hits back at Obama in Pacific Rim trade fight

Discussed In This Episode: NSA program on phone records is illegal, court rules. Motels Sharing “Daily Guest List with Police” and Aiding Warrant Checks on Every Guest. Justice Department to investigate Baltimore police. Senate overwhelmingly approves bill to give Congress say in Iran agreement. 4.0-magnitude quake in Venus, south of Tarrant County, rattles much of North Texas. Crazy person alert! This woman is suing all gay people on earth on God’s behalf. Yes, really. Man is raped at gunpoint by THREE women so they could collect his semen in a cooler box and ‘steal’ it in South Africa.