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Allison Vest is a 3x Canadian National Champion in bouldering. We talked about her mindset after a recent competition, moving to SLC and training with her roommate Kyra Condie, goals and confidence, the downward spiral of failure, her training schedule, the secrets to one-arm hangs and campusing, having fun, Instagram challenges, and learning how to topout boulders.Support the PodcastBecome a PatronFacebook GroupShow Notes: thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/allison-vestNuggets:3:24 – The climbing closet4:55 – World cup debrief, and the post-comp headspace11:23 – A mix of emotions12:49 – The motivation of a competition climber17:30 – Goals, confidence, and failure23:48 – How Allison and Kyra debrief competitions, and opposite personalities 24:40 – The benefit of not being teammates28:09 – Growing up in Canada and meeting Kyra Condie32:30 – Salt Lake City as the epicenter of training35:58 – Playfulness and “Fail Friday”41:47 – Instagram Challenges (backpack and shorts dynos45:06 – The standing splits challenge47:33 – Combining training with play52:43 – Priorities vs. powering through, and how Allison got the nickname “Big Al” 59:26 – Allison's training volume, and comparing different high-level climbers1:03:11 – Campusing 1:05:42 – One-arm hangs1:16:25 – Shoulder strength1:17:41 – Christian Core's hangboard philosophy1:20:07 – Grip positions1:21:52 – Allison's hangboard schedule, and many different approaches that work1:25:38 – Starting to climb outside more1:27:36 – Topouts1:38:09 – How outdoor climbing compliments competition training1:45:20 – Patron Question from Jimmy: Most memorable competition moment?1:47:01 – Patron Question (anonymous): What does she miss the most about Vancouver/Squamish? And the least? 1:50:47 – Patron Question from Jordan: Can you introduce me to KJ Apa?1:52:31 – Jonas Brothers, Jumanji, and Robin Williams1:54:09 – Best decisions1:55:10 – Competition self-talk1:57:07 – Advice for young competitors1:58:06 – “More doesn't always mean better.”1:58:45 – What is standing between Allison and the 2024 Olympics?2:00:01 – Grateful for community
This week, I interview Nicole Thomson, former elementary school teacher and founder of The Fulfilled Classroom, about using gratitude to rediscover our joy of teaching, while simultaneously helping our students to overcome their math anxiety. Following the interview, Nicole and I decided to join forces to create the Love Math Journal, a growth mindset resource for 4th-8th graders with 200+ quick prompts, affirmations, and reflections. It will be available on Amazon starting May 23rd! In this interview, Nicole shares: How to create a fulfilled classroom, even if your class is filled with math-anxious students The many benefits of gratitude and how to incorporate it into your math class How Allison’s similar out-of-the-box experiments with meditation and visualization have helped her remedial math students (see Allison’s experiment in the Miracle Morning for Teacher’s book by Hal Elrod and Honoree Corder) What to do if you’re nervous or hesitant about experimenting with gratitude in your math class Get Nicole’s free eBook "Implementing Gratitude in the Classroom" at https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fa9a12b6996343ac57ae7f3. Get Allison’s FREE resources to inspire your students to love math at www.allisonlovesmath.com.
This is episode 145 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. You’re all in for a special treat! Today you’re going to be hearing from Allison Imre, the President and CEO of Grapevine Communications; a full-service advertising, marketing, and public relations firm serving the entire Suncoast. Prior to Grapevine Communications, Allison led Integrated Marketing Strategies for iHeart MEDIA Sarasota, where she worked with her clients to coordinate on-air, online, and on-site marketing campaigns. If your goal is to reach your target customer with effective messaging, accelerate your business, and become more profitable… look no further than Allison Imre! In this episode, Allison shares some of the lessons she has learned around attracting the right customers to your business, how to leverage social media platforms, and the key principles of successful online marketing. Don’t miss out! Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode! [:48] Pam welcomes Allison Imre to the podcast. [1:18] Allison shares about her career journey and challenges. [4:40] The unique challenges that women and men face when working in sports. [6:12] The lessons Allison learned in getting fans out to the ballpark and how you can apply these same principles in attracting customers to your business. [10:46] Has Allison ever suffered from #momguilt? How has she overcome it? [13:00] Key tips and advice from Allison on running your business in today’s world of social media. [15:31] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl! [15:54] The value of a personalized message in advertising. [17:32] What Allison used to do back in the day to get fans back in their seats! [20:02] How Allison leverages social media platforms to attract fans. [22:02] Allison shares what makes influencers successful and stand out. [23:54] Allison explains the process of selling Facebook ads and marketing on social media in general. [28:10] Allison gives her best entrepreneurial tips and shares what she sees as being the most important qualities of a successful entrepreneur. [31:07] What did Allison just need to “get over” at the beginning of her journey? [34:22] Why failure is such an important part of growth. [36:55] Pam thanks Allison for joining the podcast! Mentioned in this Episode It Works Grapevine Communications Email: Allison@Grapeinc.com Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!
This week on Couple Things, we talked with Allison and Issac Rochell who just had the most dreamy wedding in Cabo. Our guests often bring up this topic during our conversations when asked what's helped their communication, so we wanted to dive deeper into the subject. Here are a few topics that we cover: Their wedding How it feels to be married Navigating the NFL lifestyle Deciding to move in together Being a multi-religious couple Navigating being in an interracial couple How they met How Allison got started on Youtube Their mission as a couple Follow Issac on Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/isaacrochell/?hl=en Follow Allison on Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/allisonkuch/?hl=en Follow @Allison Kuch on YouTube. Check out Local Huma and The Do Good Foundation here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/local.human/?hl=en If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething... And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Verb ▶ for a limited time, Verb is offering an exclusive deal to Couple Things listeners: they will ship you 4 of their best-selling flavors for FREE-- All you have to do is pay 95 cents for shipping. ONLY 95 CENTS! To claim this deal, you must go to www.verbenergy.com/EASTFAM Harmless Harvest ▶ To learn more about Harmless Harvest Diary-Free yogurt, visit their website at http://www.harmlessharvest.com. Zola ▶ Go to http://www.zola.com/couplethings today and use the promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. You can also get FREE personalized paper samples before you purchase. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson... Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson... Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast... Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week’s revolutionary is Allison Behringer, creator and host of the podcast Bodies. Allison’s work revolves around exploring medical mysteries through a feminist lens and helping people tell their stories.Our conversation covers Allison’s own medical mystery, how she found herself sharing people’s stories through documentary podcast-making, how her family feels about the word “feminist,” and much more.Some Questions I Ask:What is Bodies? What was the motivation behind it? (0:50)Do you have a favorite episode of Bodies? (9:07)Where did your story begin? (13:45)How has making this show been a growing experience for you and your mother? (16:47)How did you choose sociology to study What have you drawn into Bodies from your studies? (20:00)How do you balance the need to create with the need to promote yourself? (28:45)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The medical condition that changed Allison’s trajectory in life (2:14)How Allison sharing her story inspired other people to come forward (6:28)Allison’s mom’s reaction to the word “feminist” (15:12)The journey that led towards documentary podcast-making (23:08)The challenge of continuing to create during the pandemic (31:50)Allison’s imagined feminist future (38:04)Resources:Listen to BodiesFollow Bodies on Twitter and InstagramFollow Allison on Twitter and Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We are STOKED to be joined by Allison Daroie of Paridaez in Boston. At Paridaez, every piece of clothing changes into multiple different styles so women can seamlessly transition from any potential setting. For someone who didn’t know anything about fashion and garment construction, Allison was able to do enough research and learn from mentors to start her thriving company. Tune in as she gives loads of FREE advice about starting a fashion company. It was an incredibly inspiring conversation; we hope you enjoy it! In This Episode: [03:30] All about Allison Daroie and Paridaez. [07:20] How Allison was able to execute her vision for Paridaez. [12:40] Allison dives into how she figured out which fabrics to use for her clothing line. [20:00] How Covid-19 has affected Paridaez. [29:10] All about the Paridaez masks. [35:30] The future for Allison Daroie and Paridaez. Key Takeaways: When starting a business, do the research and find mentors who you can continuously learn from. If you don't have the vocabulary, it's very challenging to communicate what you even want; when entering the fashion industry, do your research and learn the vocabulary first. When starting a business, first sit down and write down your values. Then, make sure you don’t deviate from those values. Starting a brand is a lot harder than you think it is – things won’t just come together. Instead, you have to make a lot of mistakes. Bio: Allison Daroie is the CEO/Founder and designer of Paridaez. As a former lawyer and yoga instructor, she was inspired to create Paridaez after trying to get ready one day. She had a conservative meeting to attend, but planned to go to a yoga class afterward and then meet friends for drinks. She couldn’t show up to the meeting looking like a bag lady and didn’t have time to run home and change. Allison realized if she had clothes that transitioned into looks appropriate for any environment, she wouldn’t miss out on doing the things she really wanted to do. She taught herself to design, learned the production process, and then bootstrapped the company to get up and running. Shortly after opening the Paridaez shop, Allison was voted Best Clothing Designer by Boston Magazine and the Paridaez shop won Best New Addition from Improper Bostonian. Links Mentioned: Website: https://paridaez.com/ (use code “HOLLYK”) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paridaez/
Allison's fat liberation journeyAllison's last experience with Weight WatchersThe divergence Allison's art has taken over this last yearThe beauty of community when talking sex and bodiesThe scope of Big, Big Love by Hanne BlankMyth: fat people are lazy and bad at sexBoundaries. How Allison recognizes and enforces themHow your body type plays into your privilege and/or oppressionWhat is a fat admirer and why is it problematic?Allison's fat liberation journeyAllison's last experience with Weight WatchersThe divergence Allison's art has taken over this last yearThe beauty of community when talking sex and bodiesThe scope of Big, Big Love by Hanne BlankMyth: fat people are lazy and bad at sexBoundaries. How Allison recognizes and enforces themHow your body type plays into your privilege and/or oppressionWhat is a fat admirer and why is it problematic?LinksAllison Tunis WebsiteAllison Tunis InstagramAllison Tunis TwitterBody Love: A Fat Activism Colouring BookThe Quilt BagThe Traveling Tickle TrunkThis is Thin Privilege blogI Wish I Were Me WebsiteAllison's Book PicsHealth at Every Size by Lindo BaconBody Respect by Lindo Bacon and Lucy AphramorThe Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee TaylorFearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
Allison O'Toole joined Second Harvest Heartland in February 2019, since then shes made significant progress toward her goals of providing more healthy foods to more people, rescuing more food from waste, and helping our neighbors weather increasing financial pressures. The organization's COVID-19 response represents a major mobilization effort to adapt to a changing and growing need for food support in the community. Allison joined Second Harvest Heartland from the United States of Care, where she served as Senior Director of State Affairs focusing on the mission that every American has affordable health care. Before her tenure at United States of Care, Allison was CEO of MNsure, joining in 2014 as the Deputy for External Affairs and then promoted to CEO in 2015. During her leadership at MNsure, Allison led an aggressive marketing campaign and strategic overhaul of the MNsure operations, customer service, and outreach programs, resulting in three years of record-breaking enrollment, improved customer service, and increased system stability. She testified twice before Congress, often a national spokesperson on behalf of state-based exchanges across the country. Before joining MNsure, Allison was a director at a Minneapolis-based public affairs firm where she specialized in issues management for businesses and organizations primarily in Minnesota. Prior to that, she served as state director for U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. Earlier in her career, she spent nearly a decade as a prosecutor, where she prosecuted some of the most violent criminals in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Allison received her BA in Political Science and Art History from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. She received her JD from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, MN. She serves on the boards of directors at the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery and UCare, and the board of trustees at Breck School. Allison loves art, good food, and Prince. What you'll learn about in this episode: What Second Harvest Heartland is doing to make an impact on the community How 2020 and the global pandemic have affected the efforts of Second Harvest Heartland How the Minneapolis-St. Paul community has stepped up to the plate to fight the biggest year in hunger since the Great Depression Second Harvest's transition to a new location/warehouse right at the beginning of the pandemic, and what it took from a leadership perspective How Allison continues to find inspiration in light of everything that has happened and the uncertainty that lies ahead Resources: Website: https://www.2harvest.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonotoole/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-harvest-heartland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2harvest Twitter: https://twitter.com/2harvest Eliminating Hunger as a Community Allison O'Toole is the CEO of Second Harvest Heartland, a Minneapolis-St. Paul based food bank that partners with organizations and volunteers to feed hungry people. Since joining the organization in 2019, she has made massive strides in providing healthy foods to more people, rescuing more food from waste, and helping her neighbors weather increasing financial pressures—something that is especially important amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast, Allison joins us to share her journey and talk about the work she is doing to fight the growing hunger epidemic in Minnesota. Stepping Up to the Plate 2020 has been Second Harvest Heartland's biggest year to date, and it has witnessed the largest surge in hunger since the Great Depression. This year, 1 in 8 Minnesotans are food-insecure, meaning they don't know where their next meal is going to come from. That is double what it was during the Great Recession ten years ago. But the Minneapolis-St. Paul community is stepping up to the plate and proving they can meet that need with the right resources available to them. Adapting to Change as a Leader Allison says that, as a leader, you can be more creative because you are constantly adapting to the ebb and flow of everything around you. This notion was present when Second Harvest had to make the transition to a new location and warehouse right at the beginning of the pandemic, and it will be present in the future as communities adjust to the new normal. Even when we put the effects of the global pandemic behind us, the impact of the economic recession will affect food-insecure families for another 8-10 years minimum. Staying focused, holding each other accountable, and finding creative solutions to provide food to those in need no matter what circumstances exist is a surefire way to make it through this.
The way we move is everything. Joining me on the show today is a friend of mine who shares many of the same views I do within the fitness industry, Allison Tenney! Allison is a Strengths and Conditioning Coach based in the US and has prided herself on the effort she’s made to integrate personal development strategies into her classes. She has led a diverse client base of mothers, college athletes, and fitness professionals towards achieving their goals and building a mindset that is rooted in compassion and honesty. In this episode, we discuss why movement is such a fundamental component to our health and wellness journeys, how Allison has built a sense of trust and community through the work she’s done, as well as the personal growth lessons we’ve learned from our own children that have surprised us. To learn more, tune in to Episode 35 of Fitness UnFiltered!Some Questions I Ask:What does your business look like now that everything has moved online? (5:31)How do you approach challenging limiting beliefs when new clients come to you for the first time (9:01)How difficult do you think it is to undo the toxic fitness culture that has been ingrained in so many people you’ve seen? (12:56)How would you integrate foundational fitness into your programs if you were just starting out in this industry? (28:42)What are your top three favourite books? (1:19:20)In This Episode You Will Learn:Why Allison treats her work as a practice and uses it to carry out internal work (10:23)Why sitting in discomfort is a key factor to building emotional resilience (19:09)Why the language we use surrounding fitness is so important (21:10)How Allison creates a safe space to explore fitness on a deeper level (26:21)Why Allison believes there is a disconnect between our minds and our bodies (32:21)Allison’s perspective on taking accountability, being open to feedback, and listening with intent (36:20)Where my anxiety around confrontation stems from & Why we should approach discomfort with curiosity (40:30)How our internal beliefs allow judgement to pass on the world around us (46:12)Why we should approach internal work from a place of compassion and honesty (51:23)Personal development lessons we’ve learned as mothers (57:25)The lessons Allison personally resonates with in relation to her self growth (1:03:56)The distinction between trauma and discomfort (1:09:37)The value that comes with finding genuine friendships (1:12:05)Let’s Connect!InstagramWebsiteEmailConnect With Allison Tenney:WebsiteFacebookInstagramResources:Book: My Grandmother’s Hands - Author, Resmaa MenakemBook: Heart Talk - Author, Cleo WadeWikipedia Page: Audre Lorde Wikipedia Page: Bell HooksWebsite: Sonya Renee Taylor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The His & Her Money Show: Managing Money, Marriage, and Everything In Between
We're so excited to share this episode of the His & Her Money Show! Our good friend Allison Baggerly from Inspired Budget is here and she's a bit of an expert on total debt elimination. You wouldn't be surprised, because she and her husband paid off $100,000+ worth of debt in four years! Now, she's using her platform to help others, specifically, women, learn to eliminate debt and keep it gone for good through budgeting and taking total control of their finances -- and you can learn too! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The importance of multiple streams of income, and how Allison utilizes them Recognizing your own money habits, the good and the bad, and figuring out what might need to change The moment Allison and her husband decided to pay off their debt How Allison turned her debt-free story into a business Staying on track while you're paying off your debt RESOURCES MENTIONED Inspired Budget | inspiredbudget.com This Is Awkward Podcast Today’s show is sponsored by Legal and General America. Legal & General America makes understanding and applying for life insurance easy. Also, agents are standing by to help you determine the best coverage to fit your family’s needs. Visit HisandHerMoney.com/lgapodcast to get started on your journey toward financial wellness.
Allison Ferenci is the co-founder and CEO of Camera IQ, the world's first augmented reality platform for camera marketing. Camera IQ unites the camera ecosystem to enable brands create and deliver captivating AR experiences at scale. Allison has been creating new realities since she started her dual MFA in Interior Design and Digital Interactive Art at Pratt Institute. Exploring the intersection between design, architecture and human interaction, Allison became interested in how technology could bridge our online and offline worlds. In 2016, Allison founded Camera IQ on the thesis that the camera is no longer just the camera. Camera IQ helps brands build new interactive experiences that captivate audiences. Since inception, they have worked with major brands and are in partnership talks with major platforms. About Our Partners This episode is brought to you by Hawke Media. Hawke Media is a full-service Outsourced CMO based in Santa Monica, CA, providing guidance, planning, and execution to grow brands of all sizes, industries, and business models. Hawke Media was recognized by Inc. as the country's fastest-growing marketing consultancy and is proudly one of Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work", 2019 #893 on the Forbes 5000 list, UpCity Top Los Angeles Digital Marketing Agency. Hawke’s collaborative process, à la carte offering, and month-to-month fee structure give clients the flexibility they need to boost digital revenues and marketing ROI. Hawke Media The company has serviced over 1500 brands of all sizes, ranging from startups like Tamara Mellon, SiO Beauty and Bottlekeeper to household names like Red Bull, Verizon Wireless and Alibaba. Listen to our interview with Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO of Hawke Media, in episode 23 of the Just Go Grind Podcast. This episode is also brought to you by Toptal. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers in the world. Top companies hire Toptal freelancers for their most important projects. Connect with Allison Ferenci Camera IQ Facebook Instagram Twitter Snapchat Medium LinkedIn Allison on Twitter Some of the Topics Covered by Allison Ferenci in this Episode Allison's background and how it led to her starting Camera IQ Meeting her co-founder, Sonia Tsao and her advice on what to look for in a co-founder The original business model for Camera IQ and how it has evolved Determining their pricing model Being in category creation Why Allison recommends bootstrapping at the beginning The challenges of fundraising as female founders and what Allison learned from the experience Early customer acquisition and exploring different verticals Hiring technical employees as non-technical founders How Allison approaches product development Camera IQ's relationship with different platforms Different use cases for Camera IQ, and how COVID has expanded opportunities How Allison views the future of AR How Allison sees success and failure Allison's book recommendations How Allison recharges away from work Allison's advice for entrepreneurs Links from the Episode Adobe Figma #131: Olivia Owens, Creator and General Manager of IFundWomen of Color and Head of Partnerships at IFundWomen, a Platform for Female Entrepreneurs to Raise Capital Through Crowdfunding Shasta Ventures Marketo Twilio Salesforce NEW INC (New Museum) Andy Weissman at Union Square Ventures Spotify Neiman Marcus Refinery29 R/GA New York Fashion Tech Lab Atlantic Records Republic Records Interscope Records Software development kit Bumble Snapchat Rainbows End by Vernor Vinge Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky Daily Rituals by Mason Currey
Calm after the storm: Survivorship and other stories, with Amy Syed
Welcome to Calm after the Storm, this is your host Amy Syed. I am Founder and CEO of FindyourHCP, 15minuteaday.ca and an activist. I am a survivor of domestic violence, terminal cancer and Grief. Thanks for joining us on this journey through other’s declarations. In this episode of Calm After The Storm: Survivorship and Other Stories with Amy Syed, we speak with Allison Venditti, a return to work expert, about her experience going through numerous head injuries, concussions, seizures and navigating a changing healthcare system. Tune in as we discuss topics such as navigating the healthcare system, transitioning to self-employment and finding new meaning to life.Allison Venditti has spent over a decade in Human Resources, coaching and consulting and in a super niche specialty as a return to work expert. She has interviewed over 2000 applicants for jobs, helped over 800 people return to work after maternity leave, injury and illness and coached individuals into more senior roles, new careers and new businesses. She has worked with companies ranging from 5 – 10,000 employees in industries ranging from consumer packaged goods, marketing, banking, tech, startups, engineering, non-profit, health care and government.1:30- A little about Allison4:32- “Just take Tylenol”9:32- Confronting the hard truth15:02- Navigating through short and long-term disability16:46- Joining a Brain Injury Program23:49- How Allison felt through behavioural therapy27:36- Hiring and becoming an advocate for yourself32:13- Allison’s dedicationSupport the show (https://www.amysyed.ca/calmafterthestormpodcast)
Allison Garner is a leadership coach and consultant, author, and public speaker. She is the owner of Align Coaching, a platform where professionals can use her services to mentally transform themselves into the leaders their organizations need them to be. She is the author of Think Possible, where she highlights the experiences of those who think outside the box, and Unconditional, where Allison takes the reader through her experiences with her daughter’s mental illness and eventual recovery. Allison joins me today to discuss how she confronted her daughter’s mental illness, her struggles, and her realizations. She describes her career as a speaker and coach, and how she became an advocate for better mental health systems for children. She shares the story of how her daughter struggled in school, how it affected Allison mentally and emotionally, and the resources she used to help her daughter. Allison also explains how she coped with the idea of not seeing her daughter for months as part of her treatment. "The critical thing is to get your arms around reality. Quit turning your back on it." - Allison Garner Today on Mastering Midlife: How Allison became a staunch advocate for kids with mental illnesses. What Allison told her daughter about getting help and mental health. How Allison dealt with her daughter's suicide attempts. Why the current mental health system is not ideal for children. Allison's experience with her child's mental health professionals What eventually helped with her daughter's depression. The resources and experts Allison found that helped her daughter. Coping with allowing her daughter to get treated away from home. How her daughter's mental wellbeing affected Allison's son. Does Allison also blame herself for what happened to her children? Resources Mentioned: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Connect with Allison Garner: Align Coaching Book: Think Possible - Think Possible: The Light and Dark Side of Never Running Out Of Ideas Book: Unconditional - Learning to Navigate and Reframe Mental Illness Together Limited Time! Get FREE Access to my Leadership Resilience Course We are all struggling with the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual strain of the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020. That’s why - for the months of April and May - I’m offering my Leadership Resilience Course for free! Learn to let go of resentment, up-level your mindset, and communicate your thoughts more effectively. Learn how to address difficult conversations, develop your inner compass, and ‘right the ship’ of your intellectual and emotional self. It’s a uniquely difficult time for many of us. Now is the perfect time for self-reflection and self-improvement, and to discover how to be your best self. To learn more about the Leadership Resiliency Course, visit: https://www.markjsilverman.com/leadership-resiliency Click here to get free access. Get FREE Access to the Only 10’s Course Are you struggling with knowing what, when, and how to focus your efforts to get things done? As a long-time sufferer of severe ADD, I understand the struggle - and that’s why I created the Only 10’s system. This system has helped me and thousands of others clear the clutter and focus their energy on getting the right things done. The Only 10’s free online course is based on my proven system to help you focus your attention and maintain momentum around your day-to-day life. Sign up for the Only 10’s free course today! Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.
APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media brookethomas.com facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke If the first few months are any indication, PIVOT will be the word of 2020. The Coronavirus has everyone rethinking their business models—and their lives. What worked before might not work anymore. Or maybe, you don't want it to. Listen in as Allison Andrews shares what she's learned about pivots and embracing the unknown! Question Highlights What have you learned the most about the pivot? Fear stops a lot of people from making a pivot. How do you push through when you're anxious or scared? Can you tell us about Mile Marker 50? How have you had to pivot that project in light of COVID-19? You say pivots and mile markers go hand in hand. Can you tell us more about that? Now that you're 50, what do you wish you would have known when you were 30? Tell us about the children's book you have coming out soon. What can you share about the publishing process? What is your advice to someone who's considering a pivot out of a ‘safe job' but thinks it's too late for them? What are you afraid of right now? In this episode, you will learn about… How to look at a pivot as God's redirection to something better Allison's strategy for postponing fear with 10 seconds of bravery What Allison has learned about embracing the unknown through COVID-19 Allison's four F's for getting through any pivot How we fall for the myth of certainty + lose sight of WHY we're chasing big things How Allison reframes rejection as part of the publishing process Why the best bet you can make is on yourself The similarities between anxiety and excitement The value in developing nurturing, smart partnerships with other women Show Notes If the first few months are any indication, PIVOT will be the word that best describes 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone rethinking not just their business models, but their lives. What worked before might not work anymore. Or maybe, you don't want it to. Allison Andrews is an Emmy award-winning news producer and writer who left a successful career in television to start Andrews Creative, a firm that helps small brands and Fortune 500 companies tell their stories. Allison's work has been featured in The Washington Post, Time Magazine and Good Housekeeping, and she was in the middle of a new project, Mile Marker 50, when COVID-19 shifted her plans to take 50 trips to celebrate her 50th birthday in 2020. On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Allison joins Brooke to share what she's learned about the pivot, explaining what she does to push through the anxiety and fear associated with making a change. She describes how the Coronavirus pandemic forced her to pivot the Mile Marker 50 project and reflects on what she's learned about embracing the unknown as a result. Listen in for Allison's insight on the myth of certainty and learn why it's never too late to bet on YOURSELF. Connect with Allison Mile Marker 50 Mile Marker 50 on Facebook Mile Marker 50 on Instagram Andrews Creative Resources Brooke's Live Out Loud Live Events
As business owners, we’ve spent a lot of time with finance coaches, gurus, and budget advisors. And that’s why we can confidently say, we’ve never met someone quite like Allison Baggerly. Allison is a blogger, influencer, and the founder of Inspired Budget where she combines her passion for teaching and finance to help other women learn about managing their money. In our conversation with her, Allison was warm, funny, and seriously easy to talk to. But what really stood out to us was her honesty and vulnerability. Allison’s own struggle with debt as a young newlywed expecting her first child is front and centre on her website and it’s one of the first things she spoke about with us - no reservations and no holds barred. She also got real about her tendency to overspend and how, like many women, she used to associate shopping and spending with happiness. And how it’s a cycle she has yet to break out of completely. This honesty means that whenever Allison does give you advice, it never feels patronizing, judgy, or holier than thou. Allison’s financial advice comes from a place of ‘I’ve been there, I know what it feels like, and I got you.’ Which is exactly what people new to budgeting and financial planning need to hear, especially right now. In our latest episode, Allison gets candid about her experiences with student loans, overspending, and how Inspired Budget came about. She also delves into her incredible (and beautiful!) ‘cash envelope system’, which trust us, will change the way your family thinks about money. Here’s a peek at what else you can expect: How Allison and her husband had the difficult conversation about debt Allison’s experiences with debt growing up The psychology behind overspending and retail therapy How the cash envelope system changed her family’s finances Why you shouldn’t be boxed in by the financial expectations of your industry How Inspired Fitness has helped women deal with the COVID-19 crisis How honoring your own budget rules makes you feel like a queen! RESOURCES Inspired Budget - Website Inspired Budget - Instagram Inspired Budget - Cash Envelope System Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine - Mike Michalowicz Full Focus Journals This Week’s Joy: Like many of us, Allison is spending the quarantine at home. So, she’s finding joy in spending time with her family in their backyard! This Week’s Hustle: There’s nothing we love more than a good planner and Allison is no different. She recommends the quarterly Full Focus planners by Michael Hyatt to organize your life (and have something pretty to look at!). This podcast is brought to you by Namastream This podcast is brought to you by the Namastream software platform. Namastream is an easy to use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. Unlike other startups, Namastream was created by women for women. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Namastream.com Know Your Numbers In our business, we're big fans of financial literacy and accountability. Knowing your numbers is an essential aspect of building a successful business and inherent responsibility for any entrepreneur. What you focus on grows, so pay attention to your money. We use Bench for our bookkeeping. It's simple, elegant, and saves us so many hours that would otherwise be spent neck-deep in receipts on the other side of a spreadsheet. Each month our transactions are automatically imported into Bench and we get on-demand financial reports. We even enjoy opening up our profit and loss statement to review each month. When tax time comes around, we are up to date and ready to go. And this is what Financial Empowerment feels like. Use this link to save 20% off your Bench Accounting plan for the first six months!
Allison Barr Allen is the Co-Founder and COO of Fast, a startup working to bring 1-click, passwordless checkout services to the five billion users of the Internet. Previously, she served as the Head of Global Product Operations at Uber as the company scaled from 2,000 employees to more than 26,000 worldwide. She's also deeply committed to supporting entrepreneurs through Trail Run Capital, her Angel investment fund. In this episode, we discuss Fast's recent $20M round lead by Stripe, Allison's love for marathon running, and what she look for in a startup when making an Angel investment. [1:08]: Allison's initial interest in medicine leads her to PwC [2:41]: Leaving PwC in 2014 to join Uber and advice for those looking to join a startup [4:07]: Launching Uber's Driver Instant Pay feature and biggest learnings from scaling the company [9:10]: How Allison got started with Angel investing and the birth of her Frictionless Finance thesis [12:22]: The 3 things Allison looks for when investing in a startup [14:35]: How a simple breakfast meeting to discuss an Angel investment turned into Allison becoming the COO and Co-Founder of Fast [16:22]: How Fast is building a 1-click checkout for the entire Internet and their GTM strategy [20:31]: Fast's recent $20M round lead by Stripe and how they plan to use the money [23:12]: Allison's love for marathon running [25:52]: Favorite books and podcasts, and a shout-out to Harry Stebbings Allison's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abarrallen Fast Website: https://www.fast.co/ Fast Swag Store: https://swag.fast.co/
Today on the podcast I have Allison Rasp of Hope with Hashimoto’s. Allison jumps into her story with Hashimoto’s which I guarantee so many of us with the disease can relate to. Her story mimics so many stories that I’ve heard before. How Allison’s story differs, though, is by the action she took to take back her life and go after the things that she loves. Now Allison does holistic health coaching for women newly diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. During this episode she takes us through the ins and outs of her story, how to become your own advocate after being diagnosed and how radical lifestyle changes ultimately got her on the road to healing. In today's episode we chat about ... Becoming an advocate with Hasimoto’s How to listen to your own body and intuition rather then ONLY believing what doctors are telling you The types of personality types that tend to be in the Hashimoto’s pool There’s more to healing than food - the radical lifestyle changes are where Allison’s healing took place How she works with women of Hashimoto’s and her Hashimoto’s 101 Course for those newly diagnosed with Hashi Her favorite rituals and routines Links and things... Allison's website Allison's Instagram Chronically Healing Instagram Jessie's email: jessiefritzcoaching@gmail.com
Allison H. Larsen is a speaker, Reiki master, and founder of The Speakers Coalition, a network of professional speakers. Allison shares her knowledge and expertise on accessing our intuition through her book, Soul Intuition: the Sacred Practice of Connecting To Your God-Given Spiritual Gifts, and her podcast, Spotlight: The Allison H. Larsen Show. A leading intuition expert, mentor, and life coach, Allison has received several accolades such as the Mentor of the Year award, given by Icon Builder Media in 2016. Allison joins me today to discuss how we can tap into our intuition to achieve our goals. She illustrates how she became aware of her own intuition and how it led her to establish the Speakers Coalition. She shares some of the steps and exercises we can do to develop our intuition and highlights the power of setting intentions. She also explains we can grow through overcoming resistance and challenges. “Intention fuels intuition. That direction can’t come if we don’t know what we want our outcome to be.” - Allison H. Larsen Today on the #SpohnTrained Personal Development Podcast: How Allison transitioned from full-time mom and part-time entrepreneur to international speaker and mentor Allison’s first experiences with tapping into her intuition What inspired Allison to start the Speakers Coalition for intuitive people The importance of being intentional about tapping into our intuition How setting daily intentions can impact our lives The relationship of setting intentions and asking the right questions How Allison’s client became a motivational speaker by tapping into her intuition The Antenna Theory and how we can influence events through our thoughts Allison’s Legendary Inner Circle mastermind seminars and retreats How the people we spend time with affect our lives Why it’s important to be in mastermind environments How we can learn by counsel or consequences Connect with Allison H. Larsen: Soul Intuition The Speakers Coalition Allison H. Larsen on Facebook Allison H. Larsen on Instagram Get More #SpohnTraining Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the #SpohnTrained Personal Development Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave an honest review. Don’t forget to visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for even more content and inspiration. Share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues to help us inspire and motivate more people to create positive change in their lives.
Are you ready to have your third eye blasted open? My guest Allison Pelissier has long been dedicated to the expansion of consciousness and being of service, but her life changed when she activated her third eye for the first time nearly five years ago. She didn’t fast for weeks. She didn’t use plant medicine. She didn’t have a near-death experience. She looked at a light. Of course, not just any light. Allison’s path unfolded after her first encounter with the Lucia N°03, a consciousness-expanding technology that has quickly become one of my favorite things in the entire world. I first saw the Lucina at Paleo f(x), and just a few moments later, I was having one of the most profound and blissful psychedelic experiences of my life. Following the age-old tradition of using flickering light to get into a meditative state (think campfires), the Lucia N°03 uses a combination of solid and flickering white lights to induce an altered state. This technology is also known as a “hypnagogic light machine,” referring to the dreamy place between wakefulness and sleep. You’ll hear more about my blissed-out experiences with the light in this episode (as well as my friend Ashley’s experience, who makes a brief cameo in this episode), but it can only be described as supernatural. Really, it’s almost as intense as my recent experiences with ayahuasca — more on that next week — but it’s completely drug-free. If you’re interested in experiencing this yourself, reach out to Allison about finding a practitioner near you or purchasing the Lucia N°03 Home Portal or the Lucia N°03 Practitioner System. If you mention that you heard about the light from Luke Storey on The Life Stylist, you’ll receive a free gift. 14:05 — What Allison learned about at the Science and Nonduality (SAND) Conference This is like the science meets spirituality conference From Quarks to Love Duality Vs. Non-duality Women and the cult of Dionysus Achieving expanded states of consciousness without any substances 16:45 — Harnessing the orgasmic feminine power A history of group tantric practices Using energetics in a transpersonal way The modern, limited perspective of tantra and other spiritual practices that incorporate all parts of the body Working with both masculine and feminine energies, on a macro and micro level 30:20 — Luke’s first experience with the Lucia N°03 two years ago + Allison’s first experience with it five years ago Within five minutes, it was like I was on ayahuasca How Allison first found herself in front of a Lucia while she was in a really rough spot, which allowed her to release the pain that she’d been holding onto for years “I slept through the night for the first time in eight months and I felt like myself again.” The light doesn’t solve any problems for you — but entering that expansive psychedelic state helps shift your perspective so that you can reconnect with yourself Finding a new way to serve others 47:00 — Using psychedelics respectfully Allison’s experience with psychedelics prior to trying the Lucia How people can be disrespectful with psychedelics, both to the medicine and themselves Even alcohol and marijuana being used irresponsibly can negatively affect your energy Doing years of work to recover from a few irresponsible nights Microdoses Vs. Heroic doses Integration is what matters 01:06:25 — Who are the inventors of the Lucia N°03? The device was invented by two Austrian doctors: Dr. Dirk Proeckl (clinical neurologist and psychiatrist) and Dr. Engelbert Winkler (clinical psychiatrist and legal consultant for children) How Dr. Engelbert Winkler was changed by a near-death experience Why it has both solid and flickering lights Measuring the activity in a person’s brain while they’re exposed to these altered states of consciousness How using the Lucia N°03 affects your brain in a similar way to taking psilocybin 01:17:00 — Other awesome brain hacks (although you shouldn’t stack them at the same that time you are using a Lucia light) Your brain’s unique response to the light is critical to getting the most out of the Lucia light; you don’t need anything besides you to access these experiences Neurofeedback and Peak Brain Institute NuCalm BrainTap You don’t need to be an addict to be radically honest with yourself These biohacks are awesome, but sometimes the best thing is just human connection 01:55:35 — How can someone try the Lucia N°03? It wasn’t originally made for personal use, it was made for practitioners Why is it so expensive? It’s a medical-grade device made in Austria You can find practitioners near you at www.lucialightexperience.com Lucia N°03 Home Portal (mention Luke Storey for a free gift) Lucia N°03 Practitioner System (mention Luke Storey for a free gift) My friend Ashley’s personal experience with the light More about this episode. Watch it on YouTube Connect with Luke on social media to learn how to take your lifestyle to the next level, plus catch exclusive live interviews & events: INSTAGRAM - @lukestorey // https://www.instagram.com/lukestorey/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/MrLukeStorey/ TWITTER - @MrLukeStorey // https://twitter.com/MRLUKESTOREY YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/LukeStorey THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: JOOVV. If you’ve been listening for a while or following Luke on social media, you’ve probably seen him raving about red light therapy, or photobiomodulation. 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There are times when we just need to take a step back and simplify our routines. Today’s guest, Allison McNamara, is the founder of MARA, a beauty brand that focuses on natural, nontoxic algae base face oils powered by the sea. She shares her tips for taking care of your skin and why she suggests a simple skincare routine. We discuss her career and experience working in the fashion and beauty industry. She gives insight to those who may be aspiring to break into the beauty industry and why you need to pay your dues in your career. We also chat about using Instagram and social platforms as a business tool and why you shouldn’t spend your time worrying about the algorithm. What’s in this episode: What made Allison decide to start Mara Getting her brand into retailers How Allison stays inspired Taking an ingredient-focused approach to skincare Building a work-life balance and taking time to disconnect Capitalizing on Instagram and tapping into social media as a business tool Allison’s advice for taking care of your skin and keeping a simple skincare routine Her tips on how to get started in the beauty industry Feeling that she had to choose between fashion and beauty How Allison crafts a life she loves Paying your dues in your career Not worrying about engagement and the algorithm What Allison does on her days off that brings her joy From Allison: I’m Allison, the Founder of MARA and I’m so excited you’re checking out my natural, nontoxic line of algae face oils powered by the sea. As a beauty editor and digital influencer, I was tired of using oil after oil comprised of the same ingredients with lackluster results, so I made my own! We crafted a proprietary algae blend that is used throughout the line and loaded our formulas with superfood ingredients that will make your skin sing. I believe in simple skincare with clean ingredients–try MARA and get ready to #SeatheGlow. Connect with Allison: Website | Mara Beauty Instagram | Allison's Instagram Links: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.
Allison Maslan, CEO of Pinnacle Global Network, The World Leader in Scaling Businesses. She is the Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author of, Scale or Fail, which is endorsed by Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank. Allison’s built 10 successful companies starting out at age 19. Her client list has included Ben & Jerry’s, Supercuts, Merrill Lynch and Allstate. Allison’s been featured in Inc., Success, Fortune, Fast Company and Forbes Magazines, is a regular contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and a featured expert on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and Fox across the US. During our interview we discuss: - How Allison got started as an entrepreneur which has led to starting and growing 10 businesses. - Allison talks about her own strategy for scaling her coaching/mentoring program. - We talk about how and why 80% of businesses aren't saleable. - She shares her 5 stages of business growth including tips on how to navigate each one. - We discuss why many businesses never get through stage 1 or 2. - Allison and I talk about why stage 3 was the hardest for me. - The power of building your culture around your core values. - How mindset is a key component to getting through the 5 stages of growth. - The importance of developing a real team and allowing them to contribute and have a real impact. - Allison shares her own personal struggles with scaling her own business. - She shares her favorite growth tool/software. - Allison recommends one of her favorite books around growth. - PLUS a whole lot more. Allison's websites: www.pinnaclegn.com Get a copy of her book "Scale or Fail" ----------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode. Connect with Dennis Brown AskDennisBrown.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram [Free Giveaways]
How can business owners build steady streams of leads and Life Proof their businesses by combining automation with authentic relationship-building on social media? Join me for Episode 12 of Lead Generation Unleashed - How do automation and strategic email funnels support authentic relationship-building? - How are moms with young children running successful B2B businesses on their own terms - and how can you apply their strategies to increase your leads and sales without risking burn-out? - How can businesses leverage social media through Facebook Groups to become the go-to experts in their niches.Allison Hardy is here to tell us all about what’s working now in B2B lead generation for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Allison is the creator of The 6-Figure Mompreneur Podcast and a Huffington Post Contributor. She has been featured in YFS Magazine and was named one of Washington, D.C.'s most influential professionals under 40 by Washington Life Magazine.Get her insights on what’s working now in this episode of Lead Generation Unleashed, a program where we explore what's working now to help you attract more LEADS, trigger RESPONSE, and ignite SALES for your business. Hit the play button and join us now!“You can't expect what worked five years ago to work now. That’s just not how it is.” - Allison HardyWhat You’ll Hear About:- The false belief entrepreneurs commonly hold about the Facebook algorithm and what you need to know to drive more engagements and sales (2:35)- How Allison runs her businesses on summer vacation without losing momentum - on only 2 hours per day (5:41)- How to create a warm audience - even when they’ve never heard of you (7:21)- Alison’s simple ad campaign that brings quick results - you don’t need fancy copywriting for this! (8:11)- Organic vs Paid traffic? How do each help you make a bigger impact in your business (12:35)- How to cultivate authenticity and build warm connections in your email by paying attention to THIS factor in your copywriting (16:41)- Allison’s email writing hack for easy conversational emails - do this to capture your natural voice the easy way (19:57)- How to get your lead magnet out to the world without having to constantly promote it (20:32)“... time is money for me and money is time. So if I don't want to spend a lot of time on something I spend money on it.” - Allison HardyResources Mentioned in This Episode:- To grab your FREE copy of 33 Places to Promote Your Lead Magnet, visit: www.bit.ly/leadgen33ways - To find out more about Allsion’s programs and services, visit http://www.allisonhardy.com/ - Subscribe for monthly show notes and notifications at www.judyolbrych.com/podcast Thank you for tuning in today! If you enjoyed the show, please share this episode with your friends and stop by again soon to catch the latest episodes. Look for new podcasts on the first Wednesday of every month at 10 AM Eastern Time.
I’m so excited to be joined by Allison Baggerly on this episode who is the founder of Inspired Budget, a business that helps women learn how to budget, save money, and pay off debt. Allison shares with us how she and her husband were able to pay off $111,000 worth of debt on 2 teacher’s salary in 4.5 years! She gives us lots of great tips on how she and her husband stayed committed to their goals, and opens up about her struggles with anxiety and depression around money which affects many of us. Learn how to shift your focus from finding temporary happiness from spending money to finding it in saving & paying down debt! Topics discussed on this episode: - How she and her husband paid off $111,000 in debt in 4.5 years on teacher’s salaries - What steps they took to find more money in their budget - How they stayed committed to their money goals - Her struggle with anxiety and depression, especially around money - How she’s a natural spender and how she fought it to stay on track to pay off her debt - How Allison juggles a full-time job, being a mom and a wife plus running a side hustle - Her thoughts on the Financial Independent Retire Early Movement (F.I.R.E) - Tips if you are struggling with a budget plus so much more! Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: How We Paid Off $111,000 of Debt to Become Debt Free Have Kids & Become Debt Free Coach Purse Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Allison: Website Instagram:@InspiredBudget Facebook:@InspiredBudget Twitter:@Inspired_Budget Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Become a member of the Journeyer Launch Club
Life can be really hectic especially when you are a global nomad and living in frequent transitions. The advantage of a portable business is that you can make it fit your needs and lifestyle. Our guest in this episode, Allison Hamilton-Rohe, shares how she adapted her personal styling business to be able to take care of her family who needed her full attention in a crisis situation. Also in this episode, you will see how Allison managed to transform her styling business,that requires a physical presence with clients, into a success portable business that she can run consistently with no disruption from where ever she is. “You do not need to figure it out all at once, start with the first small step you can take, but don’t give up!” – Allison Hamilton-Rohe Allison Hamilton-Rohe is a Personal Style Coach, Founder and CEO of DailyOutfit (https://dailyoutfit.com/) . She created a unique, trademarked formula to help customers create a personal style they inhabit with ease. She comes from the United States. Before moving abroad and launching her portable business, she used to work in medical advertising developing campaigns for major corporate brands. Allison is a global nomad, TCK and expat spouse who lived in Belgium, the UK and The Netherlands where she turned her business into a portable model. At time of this interview, she is back to the US, living in Silver Spring, MD with her husband, two kids and Dutch bunny. (https://pages.convertkit.com/6f4bcc1a58/2a075f5d3f) What you will learn In this episode, you will learn: How Allison found her business idea when she wanted to leave her corporate career How she transformed her physical business into a portable business model How she managed to adjust her business in order to take care of the major family challenges she was going through What kind of agreements she needed to have with her husband to make it work Her tips to create a flexible business and lifestyle Her next step to scale her business Take action now Download your freebie guidebook to grow a successful portable business (https://pages.convertkit.com/6f4bcc1a58/2a075f5d3f) Did this interview inspire you? Please leave a review on iTunes. Click here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-nomads-from-expat-partners-to-global-entrepreneurs/id1056812170?mt=2) Find Allison Online Website (https://www.dailyoutfit.com/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/allisonhamiltonrohe/)
Allison Cusick is a wildly interesting 'woman scientist' and key member of the Polar Citizen Science Collective who spent 10 years as a research biologist before taking on PhD studies at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. In this episode, she shares how she turned her passion for science and travel into numerous opportunities to engage with the natural environment in ways most people only dream of, including a 53-day scientific expedition to the Ross Sea Antarctica on board the icebreaker US Nathaniel B Palmer. She's also the project lead on a groundbreaking Citizen Science program on board tourist ships gathering data about phytoplankton in Antarctic waters. HIGHLIGHTS 3:45 - What is Citizen Science and why it's cool for the planet 7:35 - Allison's unsuccessful attempt at getting work on an Antarctic research base and what happened next 10:17 - We hear from Allison about the public's fantastic reception to contributing to polar science & studying the effects of climate change 15:44 - We learn about the HappyWhale program: a scientific data collection project that only requires passengers to take photos of whale flukes 17:00 - Allison shares the impact that 5 months of scientific readings from tourism vessels can have on our understanding of some really important biological processes (like phytoplankton blooms) that can only be captured because of the regular presence of vessels, something research vessels don't have the luxury of doing 22:28 - Current representation of women in polar science and the challenges faced in achieving higher level positions 28:38 - How Allison ended up running the Antarctic Marathon dressed as a banana LINKS FjordPhyto Project - https://scripps.ucsd.edu/programs/fjordphyto/ WomanScientist - http://www.womanscientist.com/ Allison on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/womanscientist/ Allison on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/womanscientist/ The Polar Citizen Science Collective - http://www.polarcollective.org/ AntArctic Stories is brought to you by Twin Tracks Expeditions - your experts in small ship expedition cruises and unique adventures to the Arctic and Antarctica. We love sharing our insider knowledge to help you find your next polar adventure. Find us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/twintracks Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twintracksexpeditions Our website - http://twintracksexpeditions.com
***KNOW A FIT BODY MEMBER THAT WOULD BE GREAT FOR THE SHOW? EMAIL LIZ@FITBODYBOOTCAMP.COM TO NOMINATE THEM TO BE ON THE SHOW!*** Allison Johns believes in helping - no matter what the cause, even if it blocked her from being the healthiest she could be. After having the gastric sleeve procedure done and finding Fit Body Boot Camp, she changed focused on her personal health and is now happier than ever! Make sure to review us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-scale-podcast/id1353577754?mt=2 Here’s what you’ll discover: 4:05 - How Allison’s Fit Body family transformed into her outside boot camp family 6:50 - Why there are no real age, height, or health restrictions in Fit Body Boot Camps, anyone can succeed! 9:00 - How the gastric sleeve helped Allison lose the unwanted weight and totally changed her life 13:35 - Allison has always led with a giving hand, but once she learned how to put herself first she’s been happier and healthy 20:30 - Allison was super resistant to sign up for Fit Body Boot Camp, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions she’s ever made!
Allison is the owner of Allison Tenney Fitness, LLC, an online training business built on the belief that movement and heavy lifting are empowering and fun. Through strength training and fitness, Allison helps women build next-level strength, confidence, and the courage to seize their personal power. Today Allison combines her passion for movement and strength training with her commitment to social justice and aims to elevate the fitness profession and make it more inclusive for everybody and every body. With that vision in mind, she founded Ignited Womxn Summit, an annual wellness and leadership event that creates a space for learning through an inclusive lens. -- Get your tickets to Ignited Womxn Summit: http://ignitedwomxnsummit.com/ Allison's Website: https://allisontenneyfitness.com/ Find Allison on Instagram at @allisontenney -- Timeline: [00:08:20] Allison joins the podcast [00:09:00] Allison tells us how she began doing online programming for women [00:16:41] The basics of Allison's programming and the importance of a positive mindset [00:23:00] Allison's 30 Days of Strength series from Instagram [00:38:20] Struggles with Validation [00:43:17] Body image struggles [00:47:46] Allison's voice for people that are underrepresented in the wellness industry [00:57:22] How Allison promotes independence and empowerment with her children -- Mentions: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker https://www.amazon.com/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters/dp/1594634920 -- Apply to Ashley's 6-month mastermind, the Heart Biz Mastermind: ashley638.typeform.com/to/SI3xHS Book a FREE discovery call with Ashley: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php…Type=8022769 Sign up for Ashley’s Newsletter: app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/163213?v=6 Ashley’s website: www.ashleypardo.com Follow Ashley on social @ashleykpardo Subscribe to Ashley’s YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/ashleykathrynpardo
Would you ever put the words entrepreneurial and lawyer in the same sentence? I caught up with Allison from Stephenson Law who has decided to put these two words finally together and why not, nearly every single startup needs the resources from a legal team. It makes sense for her to offer services that are not legally binding and ticking the boxes that we all need but also personable and satisfying. “We speak as “non-legally” as possible; they find that approach quite refreshing” Alice Stephenson In This Episode, We Talked About: (1:38) – How Allison created Stephenson law from consultancy firm and then transitioned into a law firm (3:17) – Large firms vs. small firms - Advantage of being a small firm (4:04) – How she creates an impact at the very beginning that stands out from the crowd (6:28) – How they become in demand with startup entrepreneurs (7:20) – Starting up as a solo and growing up as a team (11:30) – Being a single mom at age 18 and still manage to be successful (13:07) – Tips on keeping work and life balance (14:04) – Her vision and how she manages her team For show notes and resources visit: http://pioneersofgood.org/ And, as always, if you want to get in touch with me, email me at: hello@pioneersofgood.org
Allison Ryan is a West Texas native and co-founder of Explore Ranches, a company that connects its customers with spectacular private ranches throughout Texas and Colorado—some have described it as “AirBnB for ranches." For those seeking a truly unique outdoor experience, Explore Ranches offers access to private land that has rarely, if ever, been visited by the public. And for the ranch owner, Explore Ranches creates an additional revenue stream to support the costs of land ownership, encourage conservation, and reduce the likelihood of subdividing large ranches due to financial strain. Given the lack of public land in Texas and the financial realities of owning large ranches, Explore Ranches offers a welcome solution for both landowners and adventure-loving non-landowners. • Allison grew up in El Paso, Texas, in a conservation-minded family that valued time in the outdoors and understood the importance of land stewardship. Between her childhood experiences at summer camp in West Texas, time spent on her family’s ranch, and a love of fitness and wellness, Allison has a deep understanding of the many benefits of recreating in open spaces. But Allison is also familiar with the financial commitments of land ownership, and she understands first hand the need to identify new revenue streams in order to make ranch ownership financially viable. In fact, her family’s ranch, known as the Withers, is available on Explore Ranches-- it serves as an excellent case study that demonstrates the need that Explore Ranches fulfills for landowners. • If you listened to my recent interview with Allison’s co-founder Jay Kleberg, you may remember that we briefly discussed Explore Ranches. But in this conversation with Allison, we dig into the nitty-gritty details of the business—how the idea came about, descriptions of some of the available properties, and the challenges and opportunities arising from the small amount of private land in Texas. We discuss how Explore Ranches can be a useful tool for landowners, and why her family’s ranch was a prime candidate to partner with Explore Ranches. We talk about her childhood in West Texas, conservation lessons learned from her parents and grandparents, and some of her formative experiences in the outdoors. Allison also dives into her other career in the fitness world, and I veer the conversation completely off track by asking way too many questions about diet, exercise, and fasting—if you like any of my interviews with professional athletes, you’ll probably enjoy that part. And as usual, we discuss favorite books, films, and her most powerful outdoor experience. • Take a moment to visit Explore Ranches—there are links in the episode notes. And please enjoy this fun conversation with Allison Ryan. ••• Episode Notes: http://mountainandprairie.com/allison-ryan/ https://www.exploreranches.com/ http://mountainandprairie.com/reading ••• TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:30- How Allison describes her work 5:50 - Overview of Explore Ranches 7:25 - Origin of the Explore Ranches idea 11:30 - Public vs private land in Texas 14:50 - Allison’s family ranch 19:30 - History of land stewardship in Allison’s family 20:45 - Childhood experiences in the outdoors 21:45 - Other ranches in the Explore Ranches portfolio 24:30 - Working with landowners 27:15 - Explore Ranches as a landowner tool 28:30 - Competitors? 30:00 - Criteria for ranches 31:30 - Biggest surprises in starting the business 33:50 - Future plans for Explore Ranches 36:00 - Growing up in El Paso 37:45 - School and early career 40:00 - Personal training 41:00 - Diet versus exercise 46:30 - Best single exercise 47:30 - Fasting 50:15 - Thoughts on social media 54:30 - Favorite books 57:15 - Favorite films 58:30 - Most powerful outdoor experience 1:00:30 - Favorite location in the West 1:01:00 - Request of the listeners 1:02:45 - Connect with Allison
Many team leaders fall into the trap of building a business filled with people who match their personalities, but with core values that don’t align. How do we make sure we’re pulling the right people into our world? How do we actually build culture in our team and not just talk about it? What are some of the challenges unique to working in a resort market? On this episode, Allison Simson talks about fostering a supportive team environment, building a team we’re happy with, and staying on top of our team culture. A strong team culture is the attitudes and values of how people come together, and how they are flowing. -Allison Simson Want to Know Where Greg Harrelson Gets His DATA? Click here:https://www.colerealtyresource.com/landing/realestatesalessolutions/ Takeaways + Tactics Track the leading measures, not just the lagging measures. In all relationships, it’s a lot easier to get along and have long-term relationships with people when you share the same core values. Asking the right questions at the beginning gets people attuned to the meeting, and it sets an intention for the actions needed to improve the systems. At the beginning of the show, Allison shared how she got started, how she inherited a team and what she learned from it. Next, we talked about how to keep an eye on the leading measures on a consistent basis so the team can actually get better. We also talked about the importance of aligned values and why Allison keeps an eye on the San Francisco market even though she’s in Colorado We also discussed: How Allison strengthens personality connection on her team How Allison gets people attuned to the meeting and setting an intention at the beginning What it takes to grow in a resort market There is a massive difference between just talking about team culture and actually rolling up our sleeves and building it. As a result, it’s easy for culture to be on autopilot and to just chug along— and ultimately get ruined. We have to be purposeful and intentional about bringing our people together and implementing measures in our businesses that will strengthen values and personality connections. If we set those intentions, it will create an establishment and team we’re proud of. Guest Bio- Allison is the Broker/Owner at Summit Real Estate in Dillon, Colorado. Go to http://www.summitrealestate.com for more information or email Allison@summitrealestate.com
When Allison Baggerly and her husband learned she was pregnant, it was a surprise blessing. It was also super-stressful. Over a hundred thousand dollars in debt, they didn’t now how they were going to be able to afford daycare and other baby expenses. Allison's story is featured in the upcoming book Winning Resolutions. She joins us today to share how she accomplished her biggest goal. Later in the episode, mindfulness contributor Joelle Anderson takes listeners through a guided meditation. Feedback / Connect: Subscribe to My Instruction Manual on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else great podcast are found Visit MyInstructionManual.com for shownotes, more great content and to sign up the email newsletter Email: keith@myinstructionmanual.com Keith on Twitter: @KeithMcArthur Join our Facebook page and our Self-Help Book Club on Facebook Find us on Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube Download a free copy of 18 Steps to Own Your Life by clicking HERE Episode 49 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [3:15] Featured interview with Allison Baggerly Allison is the creator of InspiredBudget.com. After getting her family out of $111,000 in debt, Allison now focuses on helping others to do the same. She lives in Denton, Texas. In this conversation, Keith and Allison discuss: How a surprise pregnancy frightened Allison and her husband into getting out of debt. [3:20] The debt snowball method vs. the debt avalanche method [5:20] Where the Baggerlys cut back on spending [6:50] The biggest challenge was getting burnt out on the journey [10:20] Looking forward to the reward at the end of the journey [11:25] How they brought in extra revenue [14:50] Allison's approach to savings / sinking funds [17:10] How Allison learned about finance and budgeting [21:20] Allison mention The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. Where to find Allison Website: InspiredBudget.com Instagram: @inspiredbudget [22:30] Mindfulness contributor Joelle Anderson shares a guided meditation Joelle Anderson is a therapist specializing in mindfulness meditation and creator and host of the Kernel of Wisdom YouTube channel. In this conversation, Keith and Joelle discuss: What is a guided meditation [23:10] Joelle takes us through a guided meditation [26:05] Where to find Joelle Kernelofwisdom.com YouTube.com/KernelofWisdom1 [30:00] Closing words Feedback & Connect Subscribe to My Instruction Manual on Apple Podcasts or on Android Email: keith@myinstructionmanual.com Keith on Twitter: @KeithMcArthur Join our Facebook page Check out our Pinterest page: myinstructionmanual
Welcome to episode forty-eight of the Honest Mamas Podcast, today Melissa speaks to Allison Purer, LCSW about the work / life balance as a successful entrepreneur. Allison specializes in helping people recover from eating disorders, sexual trauma, and anxiety disorders. She has worked with people struggling with these issues since 1998 and has seen clients work through them and live healthy, happy lives full of meaning. She is firm but compassionate and is committed to her clients' healing. Eating disorders take over your life. Allison's clients find themselves in a cycle of feeling not good enough then virtuous for choosing the "right" food then back to feeling not good enough. Sometimes they purge. Sometimes they over-exercise. Sometimes they binge. Sometimes they restrict. These behaviors feel like they help in the moment but by the time clients call her, they realize they don't have the life they keep trying to earn through thinness/fitness/"admirable self-control." Her clients look like they have it all together and barely anyone knows they're struggling. Allison's clients want to stop thinking about food and bodies so much. They want to stop comparing themselves to other women. Part of them wants to be able to order what sounds good, eat it, and not think about it again but they're also terrified to let go. What you’ll hear in this episode How Allison handles family life and being an entrepreneur The need to disconnect from social media to have better family time Creating a business model that works around your life Understanding that financial gain doesn’t guarantee happiness Overcoming post-partum depression Milk sharing; ways new mamas can help each other out How strict work boundaries can help you be more productive Tips for women who are looking for a change in career Resources https://abundancepracticebuilding.com https://www.amazon.com/Present-Over-Perfect-Leaving-Frantic/dp/0310342996
Creating a direct-to-consumer (DTC) business in the fashion industry isn’t easy. Learn from serial entrepreneur and new fashion designer Allison Floam on this episode of The Successful Fashion Designer - I promise it’s an episode you don’t want to miss. Allison shares the story behind her latest business venture, Bello Belts. The company specializes in unique, handcrafted belts for women and men. Allison is using her diverse background in business and finance to craft a unique company that is breaking molds in the fashion industry and innovating in their own way. Hear about the importance of selecting the right suppliers, how you can balance direct-to-consumer and wholesale sales opportunities, and the top 4 tips for aspiring fashion design entrepreneurs. Listen now! Outline of This Episode [0:43] My guest for this episode is Allison Floam, and she shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur [3:44] How Allison got started and why she chose NYC-based production for Bello Belts [12:55] Securing the right suppliers is key to a new fashion business [18:30] Allison reflects on the past year of Bello Belts business [27:30] Where did the funding come from for Bello Builts & how they secured customers [33:05] Moving into wholesale opportunities as well as DTC avenues [41:47] The best 4 tips for aspiring entrepreneur fashion designers The benefits of choosing local production vs overseas options Allison understood the importance of flexibility and collaboration when she was selecting production companies for Bello Belts. Since she didn’t have any fashion design experience prior to starting this company 1 ½ years ago, she wanted to keep the production close to home. Bello Belts offers countless combinations of belt straps and buckles in various sizes and widths, and Allison wanted to be involved in the entire production process. She explains that “It’s hard to maintain control over a diverse product line with overseas-based production.” That’s why she chose to keep production based in NYC. She’s been extremely happy with her production so far, and you can learn from her journey. Don’t miss this episode for all the details. Strategic areas to look at when securing new supplier partnerships Selecting your suppliers for a new product is an essential step in creating a direct-to-consumer business. Without utilizing the best suppliers possible, your product quality and entire business will suffer. Allison has AMAZING suppliers that she’s very thankful for. She went to online guides, visited stores and factories, and gravitated towards the warm, welcoming people who were understanding of entrepreneurs. She urges other fashion entrepreneurs to trust their instincts when it comes to talking with potential suppliers. Always go with the people who are comfortable with collaboration and those who can answer your questions about materials, sales opportunities, and other details they specialize in. Handling the challenges of selling DTC as well as through wholesale opportunities Even though Allison started Bello Belts with the intention of being solely a direct-to-consumer business, she realized that wholesale opportunities may be a great avenue for growth in the future. With the first year of business under her team’s belt, they began to understand the key balances between having many SKU items, inventory, and production times. Once they refined the online selling process, Allison and her team began looking at other opportunities to get the Bello Belts name into the industry. That’s when Allison discovered the immense value in having customers see Bello Belts items in person. The product quality and value shone through! During the various in-person events and pop-up shops that Allison hosted she really enjoyed selling the product face-to-face. As Bello Belts moves forward they are examining wholesale opportunities to supplement the original direct-to-consumer business model, and you can learn from their journey. Be sure to give this episode your full attention. The best 4 tips for aspiring entrepreneur fashion designers Allison has years of entrepreneurship experience that she shares with listeners on this episode of The Successful Fashion Designer. She explains 4 essential tips that you need to hear: Keep experimenting! Surround yourself with people who support your weaknesses Be vulnerable in asking for help Be obsessively focused on identifying WHO your customer is The most successful direct-to-consumer business entrepreneurs aren’t afraid of utilizing other team members to make the best team possible. They innovate on their own terms, pay attention to what’s working in the business and adjust accordingly. For more insights, be sure to give this episode your full attention. Connect with Allison Connect with Allison on LinkedIn Bello Belts website Follow Bello Belts on Twitter Subscribe to Successful Fashion Designer oniTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, YouTube or Spotify
How can ecommerce business leaders like you take your brand to the next level of growth? Is there anything you are missing that a seasoned ecommerce expert could help you see? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott sits down for part two of his conversation with Allison and Tim. In their conversation with Scott, Allison and Tim learn about the importance of building your own assets away from YouTube and Amazon, they discuss how their brand is uniquely positioned in the marketplace, they find out why they need to start developing a Facebook presence, and so much more! Discover what lessons you can come away with from their coaching call with Scott by listening to this informative episode! You’ve got to start building your own assets! If you were to take an inventory of your business right now, what assets do you have at your disposal? As an ecommerce business leader, you probably don’t have much starting out, but what are you working toward? What are you building? Have you considered building an email list as a way to ensure your brand can outlast any significant market changes from Amazon, YouTube, Instagram, etc.? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he explains why sellers like you need to think long-term about the assets you can create to set your business up for success. Don’t miss this helpful episode! Recognize and leverage your unique position in the marketplace. Do you know what unique advantage that you and your brand bring to the marketplace? Seriously! Every person has a unique story to tell and personality to display, how can you use yours to advance your business? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he shares what he sees in Allison and Tim’s brand and how they can use their story to their advantage. While you may not feel like you have a story to tell or you don't’ feel like putting your story on display, find someone who can represent your brand. People connect with people! Learn more about this important topic by listening to this episode! Why you need to start building a Facebook presence for your brand. If you have any hope for your brand to grow its social media presence, you need to be on Facebook. It may sound crazy but it’s true! Facebook is the most likely place where your target audience spends their time and interacts with their social network. Don’t you want to take advantage of that as a business leader? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott convinces Allison and Tim to change their perspective on utilizing Facebook for their brand. If you only view Facebook as a platform to share your content on a newsfeed, you are missing out! Learn from Scott all about Facebook videos, Facebook Ads, fan pages, how to market your product on the platform and so much more! You don’t want to miss a minute of this useful episode! Give yourself permission to learn along the way. Has your journey as an ecommerce business leader been smooth and easygoing? If it’s been like most ecommerce leaders, the answer is likely, no. What lessons have you learned along the way? Have you given yourself permission to fail as much as you’ve encouraged yourself to succeed? The path of an entrepreneur is a bumpy one and you’ve got to be prepared to pivot and make adjustments along the way. Learn from Scott’s experience and his helpful advice as a seasoned ecommerce business leader by listening to this fascinating episode, you don't’ want to miss it! OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [2:45] Scott launches into part two of his coaching call with Allison and Tim. [7:00] Why it’s important to start building your own assets. [12:00] How Allison and Tim are uniquely positioned on the marketplace. [15:30] Why building a Facebook presence is so important. [17:30] Don’t forget to add a call to action and leverage Facebook for your brand. [27:30] Learning along the way. [29:30] What is the best way to connect with a good manufacturer? [32:30] Tips for speaking with the right person Amazon to solve account difficulties. [35:30] How to connect with Tim and Allison. [37:00] Closing thoughts from Scott. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Part 1 of Scott’s Coaching Call with Tim and Allison www.theamazingseller.com/bootcamp Upwork Tim and Fin
In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we travel to Nevada to listen as Andrew and Allison Jolley tell the story of their Mormon faith crisis, how they healed their painful and disconnected marriage, and (in episodes 911-912) how Andrew became a founder and owner of a marijuana company in Nevada called The+Source Nevada. We cover: The shame and unresolved issues that were brought into the marriage by transgressions in their youth The barriers to emotional intimacy that both felt throughout their marriage and how they sought to meet their emotional needs in other places How Allison clung more to the church when she felt Andrew pulling away in the marriage Why Andrew embarked on a journey to deepen his faith, which instead lead to a faith crisis How Allison experienced anxiety and confusion when Andrew worked harder to strengthen his marriage after expressing doubts about the LDS Church How Allison experienced her own faith crisis What Andrew and Allison did to heal their marriage after experiencing a faith transition ___________________________ Part 1: Andrew and Allison describe their early marriage including the shame and unresolved issues each brought in Part 2: Andrew and Allison share their difficulty with emotional intimacy and the impact a faith crisis had on their marriage Part 3: Andrew and Allison share how they healed their marriage ___________________________
In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we travel to Nevada to listen as Andrew and Allison Jolley tell the story of their Mormon faith crisis, how they healed their painful and disconnected marriage, and (in episodes 911-912) how Andrew became a founder and owner of a marijuana company in Nevada called The+Source Nevada. We cover: The shame and unresolved issues that were brought into the marriage by transgressions in their youth The barriers to emotional intimacy that both felt throughout their marriage and how they sought to meet their emotional needs in other places How Allison clung more to the church when she felt Andrew pulling away in the marriage Why Andrew embarked on a journey to deepen his faith, which instead lead to a faith crisis How Allison experienced anxiety and confusion when Andrew worked harder to strengthen his marriage after expressing doubts about the LDS Church How Allison experienced her own faith crisis What Andrew and Allison did to heal their marriage after experiencing a faith transition ___________________________ Part 1: Andrew and Allison describe their early marriage including the shame and unresolved issues each brought in Part 2: Andrew and Allison share their difficulty with emotional intimacy and the impact a faith crisis had on their marriage Part 3: Andrew and Allison share how they healed their marriage ___________________________
In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we travel to Nevada to listen as Andrew and Allison Jolley tell the story of their Mormon faith crisis, how they healed their painful and disconnected marriage, and (in episodes 911-912) how Andrew became a founder and owner of a marijuana company in Nevada called The+Source Nevada. We cover: The shame and unresolved issues that were brought into the marriage by transgressions in their youth The barriers to emotional intimacy that both felt throughout their marriage and how they sought to meet their emotional needs in other places How Allison clung more to the church when she felt Andrew pulling away in the marriage Why Andrew embarked on a journey to deepen his faith, which instead lead to a faith crisis How Allison experienced anxiety and confusion when Andrew worked harder to strengthen his marriage after expressing doubts about the LDS Church How Allison experienced her own faith crisis What Andrew and Allison did to heal their marriage after experiencing a faith transition ___________________________ Part 1: Andrew and Allison describe their early marriage including the shame and unresolved issues each brought in Part 2: Andrew and Allison share their difficulty with emotional intimacy and the impact a faith crisis had on their marriage Part 3: Andrew and Allison share how they healed their marriage ___________________________
Everyone tells you that you have to network to be successful in private practice, but is that totally true? Well, if you’re going to network, you should do it thoughtfully and strategically! Join me and Abundance Practice Building’s Allison Puryear for a fun and informative conversation about how to best promote a practice. Also on this episode: Allison’s use of professional video to promote her new service How Allison networked with 90 people in 90 days How to network smarter How to network with reliable referral sources How to play to your strengths Allison Puryear is an LCSW with a nearly diagnosable obsession with business development. She has started practices in three different states and wants you to know that building a private practice is shockingly doable when you have a plan and support. After retiring her individual consultation services, she opened the Abundance Party, where you can get practice-building help for the cost of a copay. You can download a free private practice checklist to make sure you have your ducks in a row, get weekly private practice tips, listen to the podcast, hop into the free Facebook Group, and get help from Allison and a small group of new, close friends in Abundance Practice-Building Group. Allison is all about helping you gain the confidence and tools you need to succeed. www.abundancepracticebuilding.com www.unconditional.media
Untold Miracles Podcast - Motivational Conversations with Celebrities and Inspirational Kids
Allison Holker is an Emmy nominated choreographer, a philanthropist, professional dancer and alumni of “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars”. Holker is married to Stephen “tWitch” Boss and together they have two beautiful children. Listen to this episode and learn: Allison’s non-profit work with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Allison’s definition of a miracle and the biggest miracles in her life How Allison got on to “So You Think You Can Dance” Advice Allison would give other girls pursuing a dream and career in dance Allison’s next big goal Allison’s Advice for mother’s who want to balance raising kids and pursuing their passions What health and fitness look like to Allison Allison’s biggest role model
Hey, James P. Friel here. Alison Prince has two words for you: Trending products. You don’t need to have a shark tank-worthy product idea to be successful online. Don’t believe her? Listen to this episode and she’ll prove it to you. Alison runs 7 (SEVEN) businesses of her own - but that’s not the really big deal. Her daughters, 10 and 13 years of age at the time they started selling products online, discovered that scarves were a trending product, created their own designs, and started selling them. Within 9 months they’d sold $100,029 worth of scarves. SCARVES people! Now Alison teaches others how she helped her daughters set up this simple way of discovering, sourcing, and selling trending products to generate online income. She’s the man, er… WOMAN! Find out more on this inaugural episode of Just The Tips. You DON’T have to have a shark-tank-worthy idea to build a business. If you happen to have a product idea that is worthy of being featured on Shark Tank, then go for it. But you don’t have to have earth-shaking product ideas in order to build a successful online business. That’s because people don’t ONLY buy the newest, biggest, fanciest products. They also repeatedly buy products that are popular or “in,” and they do it every - single - day. Alison Prince calls these “trending products” and discovered how to identify them, source them to sell to others, and market them online. Now she teaches others to do the same. In this episode, you’ll hear how her daughters did it, how her sister is doing it, and how she’s helped many, many others learn to do the same thing. Anyone can jump on the trending product bandwagon. There are so many reasons to consider building an online business, and many people SAY they want to do it, but they allow there to be too many obstacles in their way: Limiting beliefs, lack of confidence, or plain old ignorance about how to get started. Alison Prince believes there’s no reason the average person should allow those things to stand in their way. Selling trending products successfully is not that hard, technology opens the door to do it, and the “how” is easy to obtain. That’s why Alison has committed herself to helping YOU get started. If you want to learn how you’ve got to listen to this episode. The benefits of building your online business are HUGE for your family. When we recorded this episode our guest was not in her typical home office. She was in a jungle. In Thailand. We could actually hear the frogs and lizards chirping away in the background. Alison Prince and her family traveled to Thailand to do a couple of things: #1 - they wanted to explore the world and have experiences that were outside their typical American lives. But #2, Alison and her husband thought it would be a great thing for their kids - a way for them to see that there are many different people and many different ways of living. To give them perspective. It’s one of the many benefits they’ve experienced from building online businesses that goes beyond the simplicity of making money - it’s the long-term benefits of what the money enables them to do that matters. Find out more of Alison’s story and how she’s making it happen for other people, too, on this episode of Just The Tips. A real-life education that doesn’t require loads of student loan debt. Toward the end of our conversation, Alison Prince and I got sidetracked - not really a sidetrack - onto the topic of modern education. College is OK. It’s entirely necessary for some professions. But many people spend all that money, or worse yet, borrow it, and never wind up using the education they paid so much to get. Alison still thinks her kids may go to college someday, but she’s torn, especially because of the success her daughters have already had selling trending products online. They are already learning how to be successful in business and earn their own, independent income without “higher education.” You can hear our thoughts about the issue and find out how Alison can help you build your own revenue stream from selling products online, on this episode. Outline of This Episode [1:18] Who is Alison Prince and why she’s in Thailand on this recording. [5:25] Don’t get the wrong idea: Allison already owns SEVEN businesses. [8 :25] How Allison has taught her kids to be entrepreneurs already. [11:24] $100K in 9 months - as teenage entrepreneurs. [17:12] Why you don’t have to have an earth-shaking product idea to make good money. [20:43] What it means to find a product that’s “trending.” [23:00] Why Allison believes anyone can do what she’s done. [29:40] Doing what she does as a traditional education alternative. [36:10] How you can get in touch with Alison. [38:56] What Alison advises you avoid if you want to become an entrepreneur. Resources & People Mentioned Alison’s site - www.0-100K.com Alison on Facebook Alison on Pinterest Alison on Instagram How Does She Russell Brunson’s inner circle Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Connect With James and Dean James P. Friel: AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur Site: www.jamespfriel.com Dean Holland: Blog: www.DeanHolland.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ Digital Business Entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigitalBusinessEntrepreneurs/
In this episode you will learn: • How Alison and her family handled her relapse after her child was born • Her Facebook group for mothers with lyme disease • How Allison supports her family and helps them understand her Lyme Journey Alison Perch was 27 when she was finally diagnosed with Lyme Disease. And spent years after that getting treatment, getting married, herxing, relapsing, and getting better again. After she had gotten married she wanted to start a family, but was worried about transmitting the disease to her child. A family member volunteered to be a surrogate, and she was able to have a baby girl.
Growing up in a dysfunctional family, Allison began her attempts to break toxic patterns at an early age. Her path has lead her through multiple unhealthy relationships, career changes, religious experiences and life as a foster/adoptive parent. While she is still healing from wounds of her childhood, she currently has a life she never thought would exist. She is now married to her soulmate, mother to three beautiful adopted sons, and helping others through her work as a Chiropractic Neurologist. In this podversation: Allison's epiphany at age 12 "We want to mess them up so they have THEIR problems NOT OUR problems The day Allison decided to cut ties with her family Dynamics of a narcissistic family system (e.g., scapegoat, golden child) Why adult children may still be "obeying" their parents How chiropracty healed many of Allison's somatic symptoms What it was like to live at home as a grown woman trying to finish her degrees The power of the mind-body connection and the illnesses that can result "If there is more than one way to perceive something, choose the way that makes you happier." How Allison and her husband came to adopt their three sons What it was like growing up in the shadow of her mother's stillborn daughter before her The empowerment that comes from realizing there's nothing you can do to make someone love you Dealing with the pushback and victim shaming Love is unconditional but relationships are not Follow Allison's journey on her blog. Additional Resources: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting by Lynn Grabhorn The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield
On today’s episode of The Art of Paid Traffic, I’m joined by a student of mine, Allison George, to talk about how she markets her family’s golf course with Facebook ads. In 2015, Allison was voted as the “8th Most Innovative Person in the Golf Industry” by Golf, Inc. Magazine. Allison’s golf course is outside of Des Moines, Iowa and for years she did the traditional methods of local marketing like radio, TV, and Groupon. Until she found and started testing Facebook ads, that is… She now ONLY markets on Facebook which has allowed her to cut her local marketing budget by tens of thousands of dollars. One thing I love about Allison is she is completely self-taught and she’s successful because of her mindset and willingness to try new things. Today we dive into the Facebook ad campaigns that Allison runs for her golf course, and we’re going to break down two in particular: One where she spent just $100 on Facebook ads and did over $50K in revenue. And another campaign where she spent $500 on Facebook ads and brought in over $150K in revenue, fully booking her event space with weddings for the year. We dive into her strategies, her offers, her targeting, the objectives she uses, how she tracks the success, why she builds her email list and how she leverages that email list, and more… What I really want you to listen for today is how Allison crafts her offers. Yes, her goal is to bring in revenue, but she’s also trying to build trust and relationships with her local target audience. And she does this in a way that most local businesses wouldn’t think about. And you’re going to hear exactly how she does that. On the Show Today You’ll Also Learn: Why Facebook ads is a such a great way for her to track returns (and market to a very specific audience) How using Facebook ads and coupon codes to sell vouchers has worked for Allison Ways in which she’s trying to stay ahead of the curve in her marketing efforts The importance of offering tips and tricks in your email follow-up sequence How Allison is now teaching and providing content to fellow golf course owners to push their marketing efforts forward HOW LOCAL BUSINESSES CAN INCREASE LEADS & SALES WITH FACEBOOK ADS (WHILE CUTTING YOUR MARKETING BUDGET) If You're a Local Business Looking for a More Cost-Effective Way to Consistently Attract Qualified Leads & Customers to Your Business, THIS Free Online Training is For You! I’m going to be teaching the exact 4-step formula for creating a CONSISTENT flow of leads and customers every week with Facebook ads. We’re going to talk about offers, targeting, and I’ve got lots of case studies for you that you can you learn from and model. I’ll be doing 3 live online training classes starting on Wednesday, July 26th. I’m going to do 2 on Wednesday, the 26th and one on Thursday the 27th. To register, go to rickmulready.com/fbadslocal or if you are in the US, you can text the word “localtraining” to 44222 and you can register right over your phone.
This week I'm pumped to welcome the founder of a service I use myself (and am obsessed with!) I've got Allison Schaaf, the founder of PrepDish, a subscription service offering handcrafted gluten-free and paleo meal plans week after week. Aside from loving PrepDish as a customer, I wanted to have Allison on the show for a very specific reason:Her product is incredibly simple. Like, "can this actually be a business?" simple. It's a PDF.I hope these episodes with Allison challenge you to strip away all the scary beliefs that you need to buy course after course to figure out how to launch a business. Allison's the master of putting the customer's needs first, and getting laser-focused on what people actually NEED (hint: it's not a crazy app or 35 module course.)In this Courage story, we're exploring how Allison got here via her Personal Chef business. I love that Allison started out with a service-based business, and how she worked out the kinks in her workflow before launching a digital product.Through perfecting her process in people's kitchens, she was able to create a hard-hitting digital product that nails a specific need. Here's what we're getting into in this episode: Getting clients: How Allison got her very first client as a personal chef (spoiler: it's not fancy) Refining your services: How to figure out what makes you unique -- and how that translates to your offeringNetworking: How the hard work you do in the beginning may pay off later in surprising ways Idea validation: How Allison's Personal Chef business actually served as the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for her digital product, PrepDishBatching: How Allison shifted to a year-long or season-long view of her meal plans, and how she gets more done with less effort “I figured out what was unique for me — I was not only a chef, but I was also a dietician.”“I just had to stop doing anything except the process that I wanted to do. I know you want me to cater your party, but I can’t — this is the one thing I want to do. It really was a decision, this is the way I do things, and I’m only going to work with clients THIS WAY.” SHOW NOTES:My Clarity Jump-Start Guide -- grab yours freeSpecial PrepDish offer for C&C Listeners
Are you yearning to know how to be a rockstar in your business, but wishing you could still embody your feminine self at the same time? Well, it's possible and you don't have to wait any longer to find out how. My guest this week, Allison Braun, will show you! Allison is a business and success mentor who helps soul-driven women get what they want by being who they are, and doing what they love. She is able to teach women how to embrace their sensual energy, embody it and carry it into their business. I just love it! Here are some of the topics we cover: Why releasing shame and guilt is crucial for feminine embodiment How pleasure is the key to a successful business Learn techniques for getting out of resistance Glimpse into Allison's sensual rituals (so divine!) How Allison embodies her sensual side And, so much more! Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode8
Commuting for hours to a job you hate, doing repetitive tasks you are completely bored with, feeling unmotivated, unappreciated, and stuck. Does this sound like you? Sprinting on that hamster wheel, unable to jump off and start living life on your own terms? This is just how Kate Erickson felt. After years working in banking, HR, advertising and marketing, Kate realized she needed to do something different, needed to follow her own dreams. She ditched the corporate job to launch the 7-day-a-week podcast EO Fire with her partner John Lee Dumas (check out our interview with John here). Four years on, it’s a 7-figure business and the podcast generates over 1 million downloads each month! More amazing still, EO Fire makes its resources available so you can see just how to set up a successful online business. Kate is fired up about educating people about entrepreneurship, mindset and how YOU get to choose what your life will look like. Kate is the host of Kate’s Take, EO Fire’s audio blog where you can peak behind the scenes of a successful 7-figure business, plus get step by step advice on how to create, grow and monetize your new venture. She’s also written The Fire Path, a beginner’s guide to growing an online business. She’s working on an exciting sister project to The Freedom Journal. Entitled “The Mastery Journal”, it’s all about mastering productivity, discipline and focus in 100 days – opt in and get special access to behind-the-scenes information! What you’ll discover: Kate’s breakthrough moment. What Kate did in the 6 months before quitting her job to prepare for entrepreneurship. How to work out what your strengths are. Why it is we sometimes need to hear things over and over before we take action. How to let go of control, and why you’ll definitely benefit from it. How Allison applied Kate’s system training to both her work life and health. How to fit a morning routine into your schedule – no matter how busy you are. How to stay healthy while running a successful business. The most important and fulfilling sources of revenue. Why accountability is life-changing. Our favorite moments: @5:59 Following the “normal” path @8:40 I have so much more potential than this @15:54 I love sharing this. @20:30 Be your own accountability partner @24:45 This is going to make such a difference in my life @26:00 Can we have it all? @35:02 Simplify everything @35:54 Antioxidant power packed @36:40 I cannot believe I didn’t do this sooner @38:19 It was all about the karaoke Being hailed as “Sex and the City for Food,” The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU! The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more! For all the show notes go to FoodHealsNation.com
Allison Matherly (@allisonmatherly) is Coordinator of Digital Engagement at Texas Tech University. She's also a graduate of the same university and currently pursuing her Master's of Arts. I first had the opportunity to meet Allison at eduWeb Digital Summit and was impressed by the drive and passion she brings to her job every single day. Her journey from student to intern to employee is one that is worth listening to. Hear that and more on this episode (69) of Why I Social. This Week on Why I Social, Allison and I discuss: How Allison went from student to employee at Texas Tech Learn how she created the #IAmARedRaider campaign Share with your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio or Soundcloud Follow at @WhyISocial. The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-time streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing and your business from start to finish. Exclusive to Why I Social, receive 20% off all annual plans with the promo code WhyISocial20. Want to learn more about Zoomph? Check out their analytics page: http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics