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In the Summer 2021 Book Preview (Ep. 86), Catherine and I shared our most anticipated books coming out June – July 2021. But, we often haven't read the books we share in the Preview Episodes. So, in this new series, we will “circle back” to update you on all the books we presented in the previous season's Book Preview now that we've at least attempted to read them. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Bonus Books Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books (we're sharing 5 this month) that we're excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here! Highlights Sarah's and Catherine's success rates from the Summer Preview. Our Best and Worst picks from the Summer 2021 Preview episode. How Sarah differentiates between a DNF and a sample. How Catherine and I would prefer teenage characters speak in YA books. Summer 2021 Books We Had Already Read When We Recorded the Preview [5:31] Sarah's Picks: Falling by T.J. Newman (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [5:34]  The Second Season by Emily Adrian (July 27) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [7:22] Catherine's Picks: The Husbands by Chandler Baker (August 3 – Catherine's Review) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [8:54] Circling Back: Summer 2021 Books [10:29] June Sarah's Picks: Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike Iyimide (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [11:11]  One Last Stopby Casey McQuiston (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:49] Catherine's Picks: One, Two, Threeby Laurie Frankel (June 8) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [14:25] God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:10] The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [26:47] July Sarah's Picks: Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:01] Intimacies by Katie Kitamura (July 20) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:51] Catherine's Picks: Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:51] The Startup Wife by Thamima Anam (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [43:53] Other Books Mentioned Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza [8:34] This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel [17:13]  Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [20:03] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir [25:43]  The Dearly Belovedby Cara Wall [26:07] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [26:07] The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee [33:35] A Separation by Katie Kitamura [41:43] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

Today's guest is the beautiful Catherine Pampallis who is a Breath Coach and Yoga Teacher, based in Sydney. After having burnout from her corporate job she was forced to slow down and decided to do a Yoga Teacher Training in India. Catherine teaches yoga & breath as natural, effective ways to relieve stress, increase energy & transform wellbeing. We discussed topics like: •Why it's so important to listen to your body's needs •How Catherine healed from burnout •Her personal experience with burnout •How she found breath work •Her favourite breathing exercise •Why we breathing too fast and too shallow in our society  aaand we are doing a live breathwork exercise! So make sure to check out this episode :) Have fun listening to this new episode! Leave me a comment on Instagram : http://bit.ly/2TGDCvn and let Catherine and me know what valuable lessons you could take from the episode. Book recommendations: Untamed Catherine's Website: https://www.beautifulheartyoga.com.au/ I would be happy if you leave me a review on Itunes: https://apple.co/2TNbPcZ Thanks for listening! You are incredibly valuable and it is important that you exist! You are a gift! Spread your wings and fly. YOU GOT THIS SISTER Lots of love & light, your Renate❤️

A note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin:   When Taiwan went in to soft lockdown in May, a group of diaspora who had moved there decided a Covid 19 Taiwan fundraiser for organizations assisting society's most vulnerable was needed. They created the Taiwan Covid Relief Fundraiser and before they launched it, I spoke with three of the seven organizers- Catherine, Kevin and Jane.   We talked about how the charities benefitting from the fundraiser provide direct assistance to the homeless, disabled, migrant workers and survivors of domestic violence, and how all donations will go directly to the participating organizations. The fundraiser's organizing team has pledged to match the first $10,000 donated. The team's novel approach to organizing the Taiwan Covid Relief Fundraiser has given the charity organizations greater exposure to English language speakers and international donors.   The #TaiwanCovidRelief Fundraiser Organizing Team:   Catherine Chou is a second-generation Taiwanese-American who writes on Taiwanese history and identity, and tweets at @catielila.   Kevin Lin is the Co-Founder and former Chief Operating Officer of Twitch. He was born and raised in New Orleans. Through co-founding groups like Gold House, Kevin is giving back to communities that he cares about through sustainable investing, hoping to support creators of all shapes and sizes. @kevinlin Jane W. Wang is founder of Build Great Bridges Around Taiwan (BGBAT) and a self-actualization coach who helps multiculturalites navigate their Multicultural Hero's Journey, so they can find home within and live their joy & purpose.    Remaining Members of the #TaiwanCovidRelief Fundraiser Organizing Team  (not shown):   Jonathan Liao   Kathy Cheng @trickytaipei   Laura Huang @laurahuangla   Tait Sye     Here's a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode:   How Catherine, Kevin and Jane, three of the organizers of the Taiwan Covid Relief Fundraiser met and their connection to Taiwan How they came up with the idea for the fundraiser Who's on the organizing team What it's been like being under soft lockdown in Taiwan How the fundraiser is meant to benefit vulnerable communities affected by COVID in Taiwan The five charity organizations that that will benefit from the fundraiser: Homeless Taiwan, Hsichulun Hpme, 1919 Foodbank, Serve the People, and Garden of Hope Donations will go directly to the organizations How the Taiwan COVID Relief Fundraiser committee will be matching the first $10,000 of donations made How Catherine approached 15 organizations initially about being a part of the fundraiser How the five charity organizations had to build English landing pages to receive foreign donations NetiCRM, the company that worked with the charities to create new landing pages and donation websites How the Taiwan COVID Relief Fundraiser will help the five charities to internationalize their donor market The fundraiser was initially targeted at diaspora, but it is also for one who may not be able to read Chinese language websites, are primarily English speakers, and friends of Taiwan around the world   Related Links:   The Taiwan Covid Relief Fundraiser: www.taiwancovidrelief.com     ITASA (Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association): https://itasa.org/   TaiwaneseAmerican.org feature about ITASA - Inspire, Empower, and Activate: ITASA's “Coming of Age”: https://www.taiawaneseamerican.org/2011/01/inspire-empower-and-activate-itasas-coming-of-age/   BGBAT (Build Great Bridges Around Taiwan): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1798268263828078/   Articles related to the April 2, 2021 Hualien train crash:   NPR article, "More Than 50 Dead, Dozens Injured As Taiwan Train Derails Inside Tunnel": https://www.npr.org/2021/04/02/983763089/nearly-50-dead-as-taiwan-train-derails-inside-tunnel   The News Lens article, "Taiwanese American Investors Hold Fundraiser To Support Taroko Train Crash Victims" (about the fundraiser Kevin organized for the April 2, 2021 Hualien train crash): https://international.thenewslens.com/article/149825   GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/   Tiltify: https://tiltify.com/   NetiCRM, a Taiwanese constituent relationship management system for non-profits: https://netivism.com.tw operated by NETivism: https://neticrm.tw

When’s the last time you wrote down your big, audacious goals and then actually went for them? This week’s podcast guest, Catherine Alford, entrepreneur and author of the new book, “Mom’s Got Money” did just that when she grew her small personal finance blog into a 6- figure business.  Catherine used the skillset she had from her graduate degree in History and her fascination with people to start & grow her writing business and blog. As a mom of twins and an entrepreneur, she is on a mission to empower all moms to utilize their natural gifts and talents to succeed with money.  Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about how Catherine grew her business organically and tips she gives mothers on managing the load of finances and motherhood.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Catherine went from writing articles for $5 to running a 6 figure business Her experience of starting and growing her blog while living in Grenada  Tips for moms in using their gifts of managing a household to managing their finances & how to teach your kids about money Why you should have a dream big session + much more... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course. 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 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Catherine: Website Instagram:@CatherineCAlford  Twitter: @CatCAlford Facebook:@CatherineCAlford Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Join The Money Launch Club   Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

When Delaram Cavey was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer seven years ago, she was fortunate to have two wonderful daughters to help her along her journey. Delaram and her older daughter, Catherine Cavey, joined the podcast to share the story of Delaram’s cancer diagnosis and treatment. They also talked about how the cancer experience has sparked an interest in science in their family. Catherine has created an educational resource to raise awareness of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations, and they’ve founded GoMENA to create pathways for immigrant girls of Middle Eastern and North African descent to become engineers in the United States (https://gomena.us/). Delaram Cavey is a career member of the United States foreign service. Her daughter, Catherine Cavey, is in the 10th grade at Edison High School in Fairfax, Virginia. 5:09 – The story of Delaram’s lung cancer diagnosis 9:08 – Catherine on her memories of her mom’s diagnosis 12:54 – What it was like for Delaram, as a never smoker, to learn she has lung cancer 13:46 – How the cancer journey brought their family closer together 17:05 – How Catherine has helped raise awareness of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations 20:40 – How her mom’s experience has impacted Catherine’s career goals 23:42 – On living your best life, every day 28:46 – Advice from Catherine for other children whose parents are diagnosed with cancer 29:36 – Why they founded GoMENA to create pathways for immigrant girls of Middle Eastern and North African descent to become engineers in the United States https://gomena.us/

If you're hustling day and night, but finding you've very little to show for it in terms of results, then don't worry you're not alone. One of the biggest complaints you'll hear from people in business is that “there's not enough time in the day”... any yet many of us are wasting so much of it without even realising.  This can cause overwhelm, stress, anxiety and potentially burnout… and that's why I wanted to bring Catherine Gladwyn on this show.  She's an expert business mentor and multi-award winning #1 bestselling author of two business books. In 2018 The Independent newspaper listed her first book as one of ten best business books written by women and since then she has gone on to be featured in many national publications including The Guardian, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, etc. Catherine has learnt through experience and necessity how to protect and value her time.  That's because as well as enduring a recurring brain tumour, she also lives every day with Addison's disease.  After needing four months off in 2019, she has now designed and built her business so that if she ever needs surgery again, her business can continue on without her, keeping her finances and business presence secure. In this show, she's not only sharing how to keep your business safe, but also how to grow by doing less.     What you'll learn: Why valuing Catherine's time became a necessity The difference between knowing what you need to earn and knowing your hourly rate.  Why creating time boundaries is important, and where you should implement them first. The benefits of outsourcing. What you should outsource first and why. How Catherine uses a VA in her business to to accelerate her growth whilst minimising time and effort. What not to outsource. Why and how to find a replica of you. Tips on finding the right support. Advice on delegating and how to ‘let go'. Why Catherine believes ‘avatars' are overdone. Catherine's 20% rule - what is it and why you should care about it. All things Catherine: www.catherinegladwyn.co.uk Facebook:  LinkedIn Personal Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delegateva/ Book - The 20% Rule by Catherine Gladwyn Book - How to be a Virtual Assistant  by Catherine Gladwyn   Books:  Living with Addison's Disease   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com  Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:  Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Have you experienced or known someone who has been a victim of sexual abuse? If you have experienced any form of abuse, recovery can seem even harder than the experience of it. Facing the emotions and working through them is a necessary step to healing properly and giving yourself a future that is not defined by your abuse. My guest today is Catherine Ann Wilson, a survivor of sex trafficking. From the ages of 12-17, Catherine was suffering consistent horrific sexual abuse and was taken in by a local pimp. Throughout her healing journey, Catherine has become an educator around human trafficking, sex trafficking, and child sexual abuse prevention, and she is the executive director at Stop Trafficking US, a six-year-old nonprofit that continues to grow rapidly and change lives. Tune in to Episode 39 to learn about the horrific sexual abuse that Catherine experienced, how she has built a life for herself, and how she is changing lives with her nonprofit, Stop Trafficking US. In This Episode You Will Learn How COVID-19 Impacted Catherine Ann’s nonprofit (5:50)About Catherine Ann’s experience with sex trafficking and sexual abuse (10:20)How Catherine ‘white knuckled’ through her career (25:40)How Catherine relied on the ‘power of pretending’ (28:39)About Catherine’s nonprofit, Stop Trafficking US (30:37)Connect with Catherine AnnStop Trafficking US WebsiteLinkedInFacebookLet’s Connect!Email: coachnicolewindley@gmail.comLinkedInFacebook Facebook GroupInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Financial coaching is a small, but growing community in Australia. From what we understand, it involves a lot of behavioural coaching, discussing cashflow, and not a whole lot of real financial advice. With a growing interest, and a move towards developing strong client relationships, how can you go about incorporating coaching into your business? In this episode, we speak to Catherine Morgan, a UK based qualified financial planner and coach to find out how she is helping advisers across the world to add coaching to their services.  We discuss ways to approach coaching, when the client needs it and what the client is looking for. Catherine also provides valuable information on where to learn more about the psychology of money, touching on financial therapy, money trauma, value systems and more. This episode is all about looking at coaching with an open mind and considering how such an offering could fit into your business. Catherine provides valuable insight from her experience and studies, and even gives you a few tips on how to dig deeper in client conversions. Resources: To reach out to Catherine Morgan, head to her website at https://themoneypanel.co.uk/  What You'll Learn From This Episode: How to incorporate coaching into your business When to introduce coaching into the advice process What are the key indicators that a client may need coaching How to use motivational interviewing to encourage goal completion Why the difference between advice and coaching is the least important point How Catherine aims to financially empower one million women What is financial therapy and money trauma? What resources you need to understand the psychology of money How to uncover your clients true, uninfluenced values The importance of removing jargon from the advice conversation About Our Guest: Catherine Morgan is a UK based qualified financial planner and coach, on a mission to change the financial services industry from one of complicated financial products to one that helps educate in simple language with no financial jargon. Starting in the industry at 18, Catherine was frustrated by the product centric approach prevalent in advice, and yearned to connect with clients on a deeper level. Today, Catherine is a powerhouse, on a million to financially empower over one million women worldwide through her coaching, podcast, masterminds, and training of the next wave of financial coaches.  For more conversations with the thinkers and movers in the world of financial advice, go to Goals-Based Advice Podcast. You can also access more episodes on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For updates, follow our Facebook page.  If you have more questions, don't forget to reach out to me on LinkedIn and to send an email at jacqui@adviceintelligence.com. Thanks for tuning in!

A membership site is a popular business model...but is this the right model for YOU? Membership programs can produce six and seven-figure revenue (while it leverages your time and knowledge.) But not all membership programs work well, and many online business owners launch their membership site only to get a dribble of clients. However, Catherine Watkin has been growing a thriving membership program with a 96% retention rate -- and has discovered there is a very simple reason hers works so well. Catherine joins me on Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 198 to share her secret to growing her business through her membership site. Be sure to join the Amplify Your Success Community to hear more.   Key Takeaways The key question to decide if a membership site is the right business model. How Catherine launched her membership program. The super-simple reason Catherine experiences a high retention rate of 96% when a "good" average retention rate for membership is 90%. Where a membership fits into a typical business model. What 3 pieces of advice Catherine has for a business owner BEFORE they launch a membership program.   About The Guest Catherine Watkin, the founder of Selling from the Heart, is the UK’s leading expert in authentic and heart-centered sales. She works with business owners who feel called to make a difference to others but struggle to get clients because they feel so awkward when it comes to selling their services. Through her online course and membership, she teaches them how to sell in a way that feels authentic and comfortable for both them and the client - so they are finally able to do the work they know they are here to do. Catherine is an inspiring role model for how it is possible to create a successful business without resorting to sleazy or manipulative sales and marketing techniques.     Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Take Catherine’s Authentic Sales Style Quiz: Discover what your natural strengths are when it comes to sales (even if you can’t see it yet), as well as what why you might currently be struggling with sales, including some tips to get you started having more effective sales conversations – that you can actually enjoy! https://catherinewatkin.com/quiz/

In this episode, Conflict Resolution Specialist Catherine Gillespie talks about how we, as business owners, can help resolve conflicts at work and the things we need to do to ensure harmony in the workplace. She also touches on how we can improve our feedback systems so that people can be better prepared to give and receive feedback.Catherine goes through all the details that go into resolving conflicts and also talks about the different types of conflicts she has seen throughout her career (and how we can manage them).Want to learn more about conflict resolution? Check out the full episode! SHOW NOTESCatherine’s Background and Defining Conflict Resolution[0:00:50.1] How Catherine became a conflict resolution specialist[0:04:50.5] What is ‘conflict resolution’?Dealing with Workplace Conflicts for Team Leaders/Business Owners[0:05:59.6] How do we manage workplace conflicts?[0:08:03.1] Common mistakes leaders make when dealing with disagreements in the workplace[0:10:07.2] Types of conflicts in a small workplace versus a large workplace[0:12:02.4] Comparing ways to resolve conflict: Sports Setting vs. Corporate SettingWorking with a Conflict Resolution Expert[0:13:33.2] Why you should build professional rapport with your staff and how it helps in resolving future issues[0:15:23.8] When should you call in a conflict resolution expert?How to Achieve Workplace Harmony[0:22:29.3] What is ‘workplace harmony’?[0:27:19.0] Tips to cultivate harmony in the workplace[0:27:38.7] The right way to give and receive feedback[0:28:44.9] How to mediate if you can’t meet with your team members physically[0:31:45.1] Conflict resolution models: Peer-to-Peer vs. Top-Down Approach[0:33:27.4] Setting up structures and policies for a more peaceful workplace[0:35:02.0] Get in touch with Catherine!QUOTES“We could really get more value out of our staff and colleagues if we show interest in them.”“Workplace harmony is a culture in which we can have robust and frank – but constructive – discussions with each person.”CONNECT WITH CATHERINEWorkplace Conflict Resolution (site)LinkedInTwitterIf you like this episode of the Grow My Clinic podcast, please don't forget to like, share, comment, and give us your ratings on iTunes and Stitcher.We appreciate your support and feedback!

What’s your story so far? The story of your life shifts and transforms as you move through it, but how you see the story of your life may affect how you perceive your future as well. The truth is, if you continue to carry around the baggage and negativity of your past and reflect that in your life’s story, you are hardening your heart in the process. While on the surface a hardened heart looks like an attempt to protect yourself, it actually stunts opportunities for healing. When you soften your heart, you then open yourself up to truth and love to flow through you. That’s what this episode is all about: how our stories have changed throughout our lives so far. The Fab 5 will share their journeys so far and the key moments that led them to where they are today. From learning forgiveness, to releasing victimhood, and to various healing journeys, we share it all. The good, bad, and ugly come out, and we keep it real and authentic along the way.Tune in to hear about the Fab 5’s journeys through life so far. In This Episode You Will Learn: 3 impactful, life-shaping moments in Whitnie’s life. (1:45)How softening your heart opens yourself up to receive from the Divine. (10:06)How losing a career opportunity led Sarah to her best friend and fill a gap in her life around relationships with women. (12:12)Cathleen’s transformational life moments: marriage, becoming a legislature, and her son’s transition. (22:08)How Catherine learned to transform her story and release the frustration and anger she was carrying with her. (29:48)Claudette’s revelation around shifting her perception. (36:32)The power of forgiveness. (42:23)Let’s Connect! About UsJoin the Facebook GroupInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catherine Johns spent 20 years in Chicago radio as a news anchor and talk show host. In the 80’s and 90’s, she was a morning-show co-host with Larry Lujack and Fred Winston at WLS and then hosted her own evening talk show. She was one of the few female radio talk show hosts in the nation at that time. Later she teamed up with John Landecker at WJMK FM. After Catherine left radio, she joined another refugee from radio, Karen Hand to launch Positive Changes, a hypnosis center helping clients adopt healthy positive changes in their lives. Today, Catherine is a professional speaker and coaches professional clients in effective communication. In this episode, we discuss:Catherine’s magical radio broadcasting career.How Catherine re-invented her career after ending radio.What it means to connect with an audience through speaking.Catherine's personal definition of health.And much, much more.Resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinejohns/  www.facebook.com/catherinejohnschicago https://twitter.com/catherinejjohnsOn Instagram: catherinejohns40 https://medium.com/swlh/the-science-of-storytelling-why-we-love-stories-fceb3464d4c3 The Mindful Minute -Here's a quote by the great Maya Angelou, "There is no greater agony than burying an untold story inside you." So, my friends, what's stopping you from telling your story?

Today on the podcast, Dr. Carla Burns is joined by an incredibly special guest; Catherine Ann Wilson! From ages 12 to 17, Catherine was eating out of dumpsters simply trying to survive. But now, she’s earning a 6-figure income that has enabled her to buy her dream home in Maine and start a non-profit organization. With the podcast’s theme being all about claiming your power, there truly is no better guest than Catherine. Catherine Ann joins Dr. Carla Burns to show up for others as a beacon of understanding around the difficult topics of sex trafficking and child sexual abuse. Her mission in the work that she does is to educate the public that 1 in 5 children are sexually abused and to prevent this trauma (and the domino effect of social ills) through effective teaching and training. In this episode, Catherine candidly speaks about her personal journey with sexual abuse and trauma. She shares how she has gone from surviving to thriving and the incredibly profound lessons she has learned along the way. Catherine shares tips, tools, and techniques on how we can flip the script on the bad experiences we’ve had throughout our life and truly reclaim our power. “The only way out is through, and the only way through is found within.” ⏤ Catherine Ann Wilson   Key Takeaways: [:00] About today’s special episode with Catherine Ann Wilson! [:40] Dr. Carla Burns welcomes Catherine to the podcast and Catherine shares her intentions with coming on to the show. [2:50] What Catherine will be sharing with us all today. [4:32] Catherine shares her journey with surviving and enduring sexual abuse and trauma. [8:09] How sexual abusers become sexual abusers. [13:15] Catherine continues telling her story of experiencing sexual abuse and shares data about what happens to an individual when they experience childhood trauma. [22:16] How do we flip this script and protect children from sexual offenders? [23:54] The trauma Catherine endured and the symptoms she experienced for the first 25 years. [25:50] Catherine shares how her trauma impacted her for the 20 years following the first 25 years. [29:00] How Catherine overcame her trauma. She also recommends some incredible resources to get you started on overcoming your own trauma. [34:19] What flipped the switch for Catherine in bringing her from surviving to thriving. [47:21] How we can all claim our power and the power we gain in ‘owning’ ourselves without shame. [53:57] Catherine recommends more great resources and offers practical advice that can aid you on your path to claiming your power. [56:43] Catherine shares how she manages to cope when a traumatic memory arises in her day-to-day life. [1:01:21] What true spiritual growth looks like. [1:04:26] How to support Catherine and the important work she is doing. She also shares some additional resources for those looking to get help.   Mentioned in this Episode: Stop Trafficking US ⏤ Catherine Ann’s Non-Profit Organization Dr. Bruce Lipton The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself, by Michael A. Singer The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life’s Perfection, by Michael A. Singer “Remove Your Inner Thorn | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network” (Video) “Start with why -- how great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek | TEDxPugetSound” (Video) The Way of Mastery, by Shanti Christo Foundation (3-Book Series) The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence, by Deepak Chopra M.D. Ram Dass Thorn National Center for Missing and Exploited Children   Follow-up with Dr. Carla Burns! Visit her website at DrCarlaBurns.com Follow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram & Twitter

What do you do when shit happens? When you’re marching through life, there are times when something just comes up and smacks you upside your head, throwing off your game. But you can’t dwell on it; when shit happens, you have to figure out how to pick up and move on. On this episode, the Fab 5 share their “shit happens” moments that interrupted their flow, and how they’ve moved back into their groove. For Catherine, it’s learning how to roll with the punches and get back in alignment with her faith and mission. For Sarah, she learned how to prioritize herself and take back control of her destiny. Tune in to learn how the power of pausing when you fall out of alignment can help you pick up and keep marching forward. In This Episode You Will Learn: How Catherine rolled with the punches to make sure her life and business were in alignment with her faith and mission. (2:11)How Catherine set her intention to operate in flow, rather than pushing harder and living in tension. (8:43)How Sarah learned to prioritize her own wellbeing and refuse to let the shit happening to her become her destiny. (10:51)How to release control and move into flow. (21:49)How to get in touch with who you are at your core. (35:03)Let’s Connect! About UsJoin the Facebook GroupInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catherine Adel West (author of Saving Ruby King) talks about how she found her agent, the strong women of Saving Ruby King, and how she decided to make the church a narrator. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How different her first draft was from the final book. The story of how she found an agent (via a Twitter contest for marginalized writers!) and Saving Ruby King was bought by a publisher. The exact tweet she used to pitch Saving Ruby King in the Twitter contest. Her advice to querying writers. Saving Ruby King‘s original title and Ruby’s original name. The message Catherine wanted to share about the strengths and struggles of black women through her story and her characters. What growing up on the South Side of Chicago was like for Catherine. How she decided to make the church a narrator. How her own relationship with her faith and church shaped the book. Her Dad’s (he’s a pastor and the character of Jackson Potter is based on him) reaction to the book. The prequel to Saving Ruby King that Catherine is currently working on…and the possibility of this being a 4 book series. How Catherine got Leesa Cross-Smith to blurb Saving Ruby King. A bit about the lack of diversity in the publishing industry and the #publishingpaidme hashtag. Catherine’s Book Recommendations [31:30] Two OLD Books She Loves A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [31:54] Kindred by Octavia Butler | Buy from Amazon [35:00] Two NEW Books She Loves So We Can Glow by Leesa Cross-Smith | Buy from Amazon [38:05] The Chiffon Trenches by Andre Leon Talley | Buy from Amazon [41:12] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Life After Life by Kate Atkinson | Buy from Amazon [45:41] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Harris (Release Date: 2021) [47:28] Last 5 Star Book Catherine Read [48:47] Choke by Chuck Palahniuk | Buy from Amazon [51:42] Other Books Mentioned Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [2:38] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [33:27] Fledgling by Octavia Butler | Buy from Amazon [37:05] Whiskey & Ribbons by Leesa Cross-Smith | Buy from Amazon [39:10] This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith (out February 2, 2021) | Buy from Amazon [39:51] Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk | Buy from Amazon [52:14] Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk | Buy from Amazon [53:01] Other Links #publishingpaidme About Catherine Website | Instagram | Twitter Catherine graduated with both her BA and MA in journalism from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her work has been published in Gay Magazine, Black Fox Literary Magazine, Five2One, Better Than Starbucks, and others. Catherine was born and raised in Chicago. Saving Ruby King is her debut novel. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on a bi-weekly schedule. The following week will be the Fall 2020 Book Preview episode with Catherine from Gilmore Guide to Books (airing September 2).

Does your relationship with money hold you back in business? Perhaps you struggle with pricing your goods or services or you're too quick to discount. Or you always undercharge because you feel guilty charging the full price? If this resonates with you then you'll love this podcast episode with financial coach and planner and host of the podcast 'In her Financial Shoes' Catherine Morgan. It's a deep dive into how money mindset issues can really hold you back from growing your audience and building your business. Find out how those little phrases from your childhood like ‘money doesn't grow on trees' and deep-rooted beliefs and preconceptions that have been passed down the generations (even if they're not true!) can really affect your relationship with money. Catherine reveals the three most common types of relationship people have with money. Find out what type you are and how this impacts how you show up in business. Discover why people get so addicted to taking courses and why over-giving is really common in online entrepreneurs. And what prevents some people from spending ANY money in their business. PLUS what this means for the content that you create in your business. Catherine shares two steps that you can take right now - to start understanding your relationship with money - and how you can take your mindset from scarcity to abundance. {Click on the player above to listen to the podcast episode and/or read on for a detailed overview. Scroll down to the bottom to read the show notes including all the links mentioned in this episode.} Podcast shownotes About my BYA programme and Money Mindset month (01:24) How Catherine helps people improve their emotional relationship with money (06:30) How your beliefs and thoughts about money come from messages when younger (07:16) How your mindset can trigger scarcity messages in your brain (10:26) How a scarcity money mindset can drive your business forward (11:00) How social influences and beliefs can influence our thoughts about money (13:00) Why you need to think of the emotion that you attach to money (14:48) The three most common types of relationship people have with money (16:02) How a giving relationship with money can affect your business (16:43) Why you need boundaries in your business to stop yourself over giving (18:29) Why setting up a treat fund will help you get into an abundance mindset (19:40) How to get into the mindset of spending money on outsourcing (21:21) How over planning and overthinking can stop you taking action  in your biz (22:03) How a personal development pot of money can help you grab opportunities (25:07) Types of content you can create for spontaneous spenders (27:20) Why you need to understand the emotional trigger of spending (28:42) How to get financially naked and why you need to stop burying head in the sand (34:27) Why you have to avoid comparing your business with someone else's (36:56) Resources Catherine Morgan website Catherine Morgan Money Personality Quiz Catherine Morgan podcast In her Financial Shoes Find out more about my Build Your Audience Programme Other useful podcasts [Bonus] How I discovered my ADHD superpower (podcast) [217] How to find your entrepreneurial superpower with Osmaan Sharif (podcast) [390] How to stop overthinking your content (podcast) [406] Mindset problems that can slow your audience growth with Osmaan Sharif (podcast) [413] How to get more done in less time and build your audience faster (podcast) Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

Ever had your plans for your life completely fall apart?In the moment, it may just feel like everything’s falling apart. But know this: there are plans greater than our own. Now it’s time to pick up the pieces, trust in that plan, and keep moving forward.On this first episode of Beyond Your Best Plan you will meet your hosts, the Fab 5: Whitnie, Claudette, Catherine, Cathleen, Sarah. We are 5 badass ladies who have overcome trials, tragedies, and live to tell the tales of our triumphs. We share the stories of our childhood, what led us to Patty Aubrey’s Permission Granted, where we’ve been, and where we’re going. As you listen in, you may relate to various aspects of our stories, and we hope to inspire you to invest in yourself and inform your journey moving forward.Join us on our journey of discovery, growth, and so much more.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Claudette learned to adapt, learn, and grow throughout her life. (02:07)How tragedy drove Cathleen to find her purpose and live a life of service. (07:06)How Catherine’s pursuit of something more led her to the Fab 5. (12:02)What led Sarah to realize that there are plans beyond her best plan. (18:47)The moment where Whitnie connected with God and shifted her life. (24:09)Why we’re all doing this podcast. (34:33)Let’s Connect!About UsJoin the Facebook GroupInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From Mortgage Broker to Financial Planner: The Incredible story of Catherine Morgan Catherine is a multi-award-winning financial planner and coach, podcaster, public speaker and social media expert! Catherine talks about her journey in the financial industry and the highs and lows she has faced in her career. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review and we will see you on the next episode of the Mortgage Pro Podcast. What Is Covered: Catherine’s journey to success and having success working from home. Catherine started in a bank as a cashier and was trying to work her way to become a mortgage broker! The start of her entrepreneurial journey. Mortgages and protection are not about selling, it is making the client aware of what they need. Learning how to prioritise time. Finding your passion is an easy way to start your personal development journey. Catherine’s emotional story on how she stopped caring what others thought of her and how it helped her find her passion. How Catherine’s became a financial planner from a financial adviser. The differences between a financial adviser and a mortgage adviser. How do you build in your coaching model into your business? What made Catherine niche towards women? What Catherine is doing to market herself. Using video and podcasts. What does the word PRO mean to you? Channels Join the Mortgage Pro Free Group Buy my book The Self-Employed Mortgage Guide Follow me on Instagram   Visit me on Facebook

Welcome to today’s show!   WHAT WE’LL LEARN:   Catherine talks about faith and religion as being a big part of her childhood in Northern Ireland but how she never felt the need to “revisit it” until recovery As a self-identified Atheist, why Catherine felt she was “doing it wrong” in recovery  What Catherine says to individuals who criticize her lack of a higher power How Catherine arrived at the decision to finally stop drinking What AA has to do with Catherine’s sobriety date What were Catherine’s early recovery days like and why she considered early recovery “a second job” How she found her sober community online 6 years ago and what that means for us navigating our current self-isolation days What recovery looks like for Catherine right now How perspective surrounding recovery and emotion can look different when one has several months in. What Catherine’s message is to Atheists in recovery   RESOURCES MENTIONED   AA Agnostica 12 Steps 100 Day Challenge @unexpectedjoyof The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal A.I.R. Private Facebook Group        For more info, head over to atheistsinrecovery.com and subscribe to our email list. And thank you for listening!   Leave an honest review on ITUNES.  Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe to the A.I.R. newsletter where you will learn to identify patterns of dysfunctional thinking, change the dysfunctional thinking into something more positive, and find hope in recovery.

As moms, we often force ourselves to do activities that would serve our fitness goals-- or we go back to hating ourselves for not liking what we see in the mirror, especially in our postpartum phase. And you might have even tried yoga, only to give you more body pains. Did you know that so much of what you do in a yoga practice actually can move your body further away from healing rather than bringing it back toward healing? I invited Catherine, a yoga teacher and postpartum corrective exercise specialist, to share with us what we need to know about healing our postpartum bodies using yoga.  Other life changing stuff you will learn in this episode… How Catherine used yoga to improve her overall lifestyle What postpartum body really is all about The correct ways of doing yoga and other activities for body healing (in details!) Areas of bodies we need to focus on for faster recovery The three ‘Rs’ method that you need to go through for effective body healing Daily movement patterns or habits that we need to avoid during postpartum body Additional advice on building your life based on how you want to design it Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss out! And let’s build a community of rising moms by sharing it with a friend too! Head over to www.renaefieck.com/podcast/mombod to tune into the whole episode!

In a busy world that seems to demand more and more of our attention everyday, falling asleep can often be a challenge. If you find yourself in this wired-tired state, Catherine Polan Orzech offers some great insight into how we can practice mindfulness throughout our day in order to get better sleep. By building a compassionate interest in ourselves, we can begin to treat ourselves with more friendliness and avoid creating additional layers of suffering for ourselves in the times when sleep just isn't happening. That shift towards non-judgment, stemming from a mindfulness practice, goes a long way towards setting ourselves up to feel better and sleep better.   On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: A quick energy integrity inquiry practice How Catherine got onto this track of mindfulness based help for insomnia The feedback loop of sleeping better and meditating better What she learned in the process of writing her book that surprised her How she defines mindfulness and why we all have the capacity do it Catherine Polan Orzech is the author of "Mindfulness for Insomnia." She is on faculty at OHSU Center for Women's Health and is an expert in mindfulness based interventions. Catherine has been involved in the field of mind/body healing for over 20 years. She offers mindfulness and compassion-based individual, couple and family therapy in her private practice setting. She specializes in working with ways to alleviate anxiety, depression, the struggles felt in difficult relationships, chronic and serious illness, loss and grief.   Links: Episode 47: Sleep Science with Dr. Michael Breus Episode 42: Taming Your Inner Critic with Catherine Polan Orzech, MA, LMFT Dr. Bill Moorcroft Jon Katbat-Zinn Connect With Catherine: Website Catherine's Book -- Learn more about the Level Up program

In today’s episode I am featuring a Star profile, the second profile of the 8 Wealth Dynamics profiles. I have the great pleasure to discuss with Catherine Ord, the founder of the Wealth Vector System, a transformative card system based on the timeless wisdom of the I-Ching and Wealth Dynamics to help entrepreneurs and leaders navigate change, gain clarity and focus in order to make better decisions.   In this deep and honest conversation, you will find out: How Catherine integrates different dimensions to rhythm her daily life The conscious choices she has made to live the life she wants How an early childhood circumstance impacted her life to become an entrepreneur How she uses the vector card system to expand the thinking of entrepreneurs How discovering and understanding her Star profile has enabled her to stay in flow The impact of dealing with a dysfunctional family and an alcoholic mother on her sense of family and her personal journey And much more The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.

Would you love to know how to grow your email subscribers list from zero to 1k?  That's what Catherine Gladwyn Author and Virtual Assistant did in just eighteen months. In my latest podcast she explains why she needed to quickly create an email list and how she grew it from standing start. She shares practical tips and tactics about how she grew her list about what worked and what didn't and how you can grow your email newsletter list. She explains how understanding your client or customers emotions and pain points can help you when planning what lead magnets and content to create. Plus why it's important to create content for each of your different audiences and why having engaging conversations will keep them on your email list. {Click on the player above to listen to the podcast episode and/or read on for a detailed overview. Scroll down to the bottom to read the show notes including all the links mentioned in this episode.}   Podcast shownotes About Catherine Gladwyn's and why she set up her business (2:26) Why Catherine had to quickly create an email newsletter list rather than rely on on social media (4:53) How Catherine got people to sign up to her email newsletter list  (7:03 ) How Catherine used lead magnets to get people to sign up to her email newsletter list (09:23) How to use Mailchimp to segment and tag your email newsletter list (10:53) How Catherine created her lead magnets and why sometimes it's trial and error (13:00) Catherine's tips for creating a simple landing page and lead magnet (17:19) How to create a sign up form in Mailchimp to use on your website (23:06) Different strategies Catherine has used to get people to sign up to her email newsletter list (26:14) How to create a successful lead magnet by tapping into the pain points of your clients or customers (31:31) Dealing with people unsubscribing from your email list (and why you shouldn't take it personally) (35:00) Resources Catherine's website Delegate VA Catherines Book How to be a VA Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn Facebook Follow Catherine on YouTube Mailchimp [333] 39 Surprisingly easy ways to increase your email subscribers (podcast) [335] How to create a high converting lead magnet (podcast) [343] The three audiences you must build to create a profitable online business (podcast) [359] How to create an email newsletter people look forward to opening (podcast) [360] How to get people to open your emails (podcast) [372] How to build an engaged online audience (podcast) [373] How to get more followers on any social media platform (podcast) [374] How to create a year's worth of content in one morning (podcast) How to get the most out of your Social Media Diary & Planner (blog) How to create a high-converting lead magnet course Join the Media Diary Owners Club  Preorder your 2020 Media Diary here Buy my book Your press release is breaking my heart Build Your Audience Programme Buy your ticket for Build Your Audience Live Rev.com* Kapwing Social Media Video Engagement Playbook Social Media Engagement Playbook LinkedIn Content Strategy Playbook Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

Catherine Berardi: Founder & CEO at Prime Chief of StaffLeila is joined by Catherine Berardi, Founder & CEO at Prime Chief of Staff.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Catherine transitioned from her original dream career of becoming a saxophone player to deciding to pursue a career in business instead· The beginning of her career as a receptionist at Ariel Investments and how she later returned there as Chief of Staff to the President years later· Catherine’s acceptance that she didn’t fit into any one “box” in terms of verticals or specialised fields at an organisation, which led to her realising the importance of everyone accepting their differences and what makes them stand out· How Catherine’s experience with D&I by working for a line manager of colour has made a huge difference to not just her career but also her own personal experience and beliefs after growing up in a heavily Caucasian environment in Alabama· The importance of talking about D&I in a positive way, without using an accusatory tone· The importance of expressing relatability to your team in order to be a great leader RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://primechiefofstaff.com/default.aspxTwitter @prime_adviceFacebook @primechiefofstaffInstagram @primechiefofstaffLinkedIn @primechiefofstaff

In today’s episode I share an on-air session with my client Catherine! Join us as we talk about how she recovered her period after nearly a year without one. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Catherine to want to learn about Fertility Awareness What diet changes affected Catherine’s menstrual cycle How did the pill affect Catherine’s cycle and her body How Catherine’s menstrual cycle was interrupted by her exercise routine Though currently pregnant, how has the Fertility Awareness program benefitted Catherine and prepared her for life postpartum How Hypothalamic Amenorrhea can affect your bone mass The importance of Catherine making sure she is getting enough to eat postpartum to avoid losing her period again How steady-state exercises can increase cortisol levels and actually be a stressor on your body  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website   Resources mentioned: FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 270 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | How Laura Got Her Period Back 5 Years After Coming Off The Pill | Laura Bruner FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi [On-Air Client Session] FFP 115 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Infertility | Vegetarian Diet & Fertility | Aarathi & Lisa FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Program This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

The Enlightenment´s emphasis on science, progress, tolerance and rationality not only attracted philosophers. Even absolute monarchs dreamt of “Enlightenment Now.” But how do you combine enlightenment without undermining the traditions and ideas that legitimate absolute rule in the first place? Fortunately for Europe´s modernizing rulers, some of Europe´s most prominent 18th century philosophes – including Voltaire - stood ready to praise and legitimize the new winds of “enlightened despotism” that took hold in places like Russia and Prussia.     In this episode, we cover the ground zero of enlightened despotism: Russia. A country whose Tsar Peter the Great, according to Voltaire, single-handedly dragged across both time and place from the Dark Ages and Asia into the 18th century and Europe. Among the topics tackled are:  How the benefits of modern science, learning and the fresh air of religious tolerance attracted Peter the Great. How Peter the Great believed in “move fast and break tradition” and combined enlightenment reforms with ruthless suppression How Peter kicked off his modernizing reform with a fashion statement ordering men to shave their beards and women to dress like Parisians How Peter´s reforms planted the seed for more liberal Enlightenment reforms How Catherine the Great, introduced the idea and principle of freedom of speech into Russia´s deeply traditional culture How Catherine modelled her “Great Instruction” on the ideas of Montesquieu and Beccaria and corresponded with thinkers like Voltaire, Diderot, and D´Alembert. How Catherine reversed her course and tightened censorship How the French Revolution caused Catherine to crack down on radical Russian writers like Alexander Radischev and Nikolay Novikov How Alexander Radischev used relied on “freedom of the press as the great bulwark of liberty” to write the most radical and robust defense of free speech in Russian history. Why have kings, emperors, and governments killed and imprisoned people to shut them up? And why have countless people risked death and imprisonment to express their beliefs? Jacob Mchangama guides you through the history of free speech from the trial of Socrates to the Great Firewall. You can subscribe and listen to Clear and Present Danger on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, YouTube, TuneIn, and Stitcher, or download episodes directly from SoundCloud. Stay up to date with Clear and Present Danger on the show’s Facebook and Twitter pages, or visit the podcast’s website at freespeechhistory.com. Email us feedback at freespeechhistory@gmail.com.

We love good stories—and great stories are even better when they're true. Real stories, true stories don't just pass on facts, they inspire us. Recently, Dave and I sat down with our friend Catherine Parks to talk about how biographies help us see God at work, movies, and reading well. Listen in as we discuss: People that surprised Catherine as she worked on Empowered and Strong How to fight against bias when writing biographies What biographies can teach kids How Catherine's family has embraced the Jack Reacher Sucker Punch of the Week Why Dave just needs to own being #40Dave Just how old is Catherine's husband, anyway? As always, thanks to our friends at Lagares Coffee Roaster for partnering with us to make the Table of (mal)Contents blend. Order all the bags you can handle today. A challenge for our listeners: Leave a creative and entertaining 5-star review on Apple Podcasts—one that we can't help but read on the air! And if you have a question for us to answer on a future episode of the show, call our hotline at 615-538-7473 and leave us a message. A few of the books we discussed in this episode: Empowered and Strong by Catherine Parks The Pioneers by Dave McCollough The Faithful Spy by John Hendrix East of Eden by John Steinbeck To learn more about the film, Why We Breathe, written and directed by Erik Parks, head over to whywebreathefilm.com. Check out the trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgrRv1MVN0Y

Are you a new bride that just does not understand why you have to order your wedding dress so far ahead of time? Today our guest will help us learn more about the timeframe for buying a wedding dress.  Catherine Milian is the owner of Chic Parisien, a store out of Miami, Florida. Today, Julie and Catherine will explore more tips on wedding dress shopping and making the most of your appointments. Join us as we learn why wedding dresses can take so long to make and how to make your purchase on a tight timeline. Show Highlights: The History of Chic Parisien Perspective on the different types of brides/clientele they have What makes dresses take so long on the special order dresses Business is high with South Americans but does change statistics every year Chic Parisien has hundreds of dresses How Catherine chooses where dresses go Having a great alterations department Julie really wants to hear from you, so if you have questions or comments, please reach out to her so you can be sure you are dressed, styled and down the aisle! Links Mentioned in the Show: The Stylish Bride on Instagram The Stylish Bride Website Subscribe to The Stylish Bride Podcast. Chic Parisien Website Instagram: @chicparisien

Welcome to a special episode…Winter 2019 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in January, February, and March of 2019. Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2019 blog post, which is coming out tomorrow. I’ll share some of the books I talked about in this podcast, but also many that I didn’t! Highlights The similarities and differences between Catherine’s and my reading taste. How Catherine and I choose which books to read. Why we need Brain Candy in our reading. How well do you want to know the author behind the work? Winter 2019 Book Preview January Sarah’s Picks: Sugar Run by Mesha Maron (January 8) | Buy from Amazon [7:31] Joy Enough by Sarah McColl (January 15) | Buy from Amazon [10:50] Otherwise Engaged by Lindsey J. Palmer (Publication Date Changed to February 26) | Buy from Amazon [13:56] Catherine’s Picks: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict (January 8) | Buy from Amazon [9:26] Unmarriagable by Soniah Kamal (January 22) | Buy from Amazon [12:45] The Current by Tim Johnston (January 22) | Buy from Amazon [16:29] February Sarah’s Picks: Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken (February 5) | Buy from Amazon [18:40] American Pop by Snowden Wright (February 5) | Buy from Amazon [22:58] The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray (February 19) | Buy from Amazon [26:47] The Lost Prince: A Search for Pat Conroy by Michael Mewshaw (February 26) | Buy from Amazon [30:09] Catherine’s Picks: I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella (February 5) | Buy from Amazon [20:42] The Chef’s Secret by Crystal King (February 12) | Buy from Amazon [25:36] Death is Hard Work by Khaled Khalifa (February 12) | Buy from Amazon [28:27] March Sarah’s Picks: So, Here’s the Thing: Notes on Growing Up, Getting Older, and Trusting Your Gut by Alyssa Mastromonaco (March 5) | Buy from Amazon [34:36] White Elephant by Julia Langsdorf (March 26) | Buy from Amazon [39:27] Catherine’s Picks: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (March 5) | Buy from Amazon [33:10] A People’s History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian (March 19) | Buy from Amazon [37:19] The Other Americans by Laila Lalami (March 26) | Buy from Amazon [42:14] Other Books Mentioned Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [8:00] An American Marriage (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [8:20] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (My Review) | Buy from Amazon[9:44] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [11:27] Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [12:27] Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen | Buy from Amazon [12:36] Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen | Buy from Amazon [12:59] The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [16:00] Descent by Tim Johnston | Buy from Amazon [16:34] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [19:22] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [20:06] A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [20:14] Feast of Sorrow by Crystal King | Buy from Amazon [25:43] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [28:03] The Mothers by Brit Bennett (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [28:09] Beach Music by Pat Conroy | Buy from Amazon [30:54] The Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See | Buy from Amazon [33:18] Shanghai Girls by Lisa See | Buy from Amazon [33:18] The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See | Buy from Amazon [34:20] Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco | Buy from Amazon [35:04] Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo | Buy from Amazon [38:35] Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [41:06] Final Girls by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [41:42] The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami | Buy from Amazon [42:25] Other Links The New and Improved 2019 Rock Your Reading Tracker (available for purchase for $14.99) My Top Recommendation Sources of 2018 From the Front Porch podcast (co-hosted by Annie Jones and Chris Jensen) Spivey’s Club Facebook Group (founded by Ashley Spivey) The Affair (Showtime TV series) Book Riot’s All the Books Podcast: 2019 Preview About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.

She once missed a friend’s wedding because she didn’t feel comfortable in a dress. Now, Catherine Parks, a four-year member of La Verne FBBC, isn’t afraid to show her body off to the cameras. In this episode, Catherine shares how you can overcome your fitness struggles by identifying the root of your problems. Watch or listen now to discover why Fit Body Boot Camp is the most addictive (and effective) way to lose weight and get your life back. Here’s what you’ll discover: 6:56 - How a wedding and a pair of pants inspired Catherine to commit to a life of fitness 9:20 - How Catherine dug into her past and found the drive to work out again 13:10 - How your emotions directly affect your eating habits 14:53 - How to build your resilience up with positive self-talk 20:58 - The three big reasons why Catherine is addicted to Fit Body Boot Camp “(It’s about) how I fit into my jeans, the compliments that you get, being able to just get up and move, and (how I can now) run around and keep up with my two-year-old daughter.”

  PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   —————————————————   EPISODE 2 CATHERINE COOPER ON CHANGE MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS, AND DEFINING SUCCESS   —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 2 of Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io. Our guest this week is Catherine Cooper. Educated as an engineer, Catherine has dedicated her career to the logistics industry with the last 18 years in top leadership positions (CIO of a $1 Billion global logistics service provider and president of two successful consulting firms). She founded World Connections in 2006 where she works with senior executives from Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and global logistics service providers who partner with Catherine to develop innovative solutions at the intersection of technology and people. Recent clients include QVC, Coca-Cola Enterprises, and Gap Inc. Catherine's articles on leadership, project management, technical trends, and change management are published in these industry journals: Inbound Logistics, Food Logistics, IIE Solutions, Operations and Fulfillment, and Distribution Management.     The real definition of success to the wife of the climber and the children of the dad who’s climbing is getting down the mountain and coming down alive…    Listen in as Brian and Catherine discuss: How Catherine got into the supply chain business and why she decided to stay The evolution of change management in regards to people vs. technology Tips for how to keep change management in scope Why Catherine founded her business, World Connections What Catherine wishes she had known at the beginning of her career that she’s learned since The challenges that folks who are new to the supply chain industry face today Best practice for handling employee mistakes, especially in light of how costly supply chain mistakes can be The balance between A.I. tech and human involvement in supply chain processes Upcoming challenges that logistics practitioners need to be aware of Whether best practices for brand messaging should also be applied to internal communications regarding change management and project implementation The importance of leaders to openly communicate risk so that it is shared by more than just the person in charge    You need to help your team understand the difference between no evidence of risk, and that that is not evidence of no risk. Try to explain to them that these are the things that are out there, do we all agree we’re going forward with this level of uncertainty? Do we all agree this is a risk? And I think getting people to share the risk with you will certainly help you in your career because it becomes a thing where you’re the leader of the discussion but not the sole owner of all the problems.    Links and resources mentioned in the show: World Connections “When the Chain Breaks”, an article from The Economist   Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts so that you’re updated when we post a new episode!   Take care, and until next time,   Brian Glick chain.io

Catherine Price is on the show today and we’re talking all about our devices and how to use them as opposed to them using us! Specifics include... How being a Mom inspired Catherine to write this book What does ‘breaking up with your phone’ mean? How much time are we spending on our devices? The impacts of phone use on our brains Dopamine triggers and phone addiction How Catherine navigates her tech use Practical tools to shift your behaviour around your phone Fear of missing out vs. joy of missing out   Please share, subscribe & ENJOY! -- Connect w/ Catherine: Website – PhoneBreakUp.com CatherinePrice.com Instagram  |  Twitter -- Would you like to be coached by Marcus? Contact him HERE! Online Nutritional Coaching Online Workout Design Personal Training Connect w/ Marcus: Facebook  |  Instagram  |   YouTube  |  Twitter 

My guest today is CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Catherine Monson.   She has been at the helm since 2009.  Catherine has been awarded the Bonnie LeVine Award and the FAN of the year award by the International Franchise Association for her contribution to the growth of the business, contributions to her community and promotion of the professional advancement of women. Most recently she was named Top female executive by North Dallas Business Magazine.  In her spare time, I say that jokingly, she has appeared on the TV show Undercover Boss, shared her expertise before the U S House of Representatives, sits on several boards, writes for Franchising World Magazine and is a keynote speaker. On this episode she shares many aspects of how she runs this successful company.  What stands out is her transparency. It may shock you, but it works.   You’ll discover:   Setting a great culture is necessary for success.   The importance of building the feeling of ownership How to Reinforce core values and key strategic objectives How Catherine leads by example Creating positive mental attitude in Inspiration Hall How they include everyone in business planning   For more information about FASTSIGNS & Catherine: FastSigns Website FastSigns on Twitter Catherine on Twitter Catherine on LinkedIn   Businesses That Care on C-Suite Radio iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review Listen on Podbean

I'm really excited to be sitting down with Catherine Beard of The Blissful Mind this week to talk about the importance of mindfulness and self-care, two topics that I have become pretty focused on as of late. Our conversation starts with the power of awareness, as Catherine shares how mindfulness found its way into her life and what it's changed as a result. We also talk about the difference between mindfulness and meditation, as well as the tools that allow you to be more mindful in your everyday life. We round out the conversation with a discussion about self-care and mindfulness and how they are integral pieces of the same puzzle. And while all of those things are pretty darn great, my favorite part about this conversation is how Catherine is able to make mindfulness approachable and grounded in our current reality. Because without mindfulness, life becomes a never-ending sprint to the finish line of acquiring more things without really pausing to appreciate the journey that got you there. I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Catherine’s interview? What role does mindfulness play in your own life?   Topics Discussed: An introduction to Catherine Beard and what she does How Catherine got into mindfulness by way of minimalism and a capsule wardrobe The power of awareness and how that has changed Catherine's journey Knowing better versus doing better Our daily choices and how routines help to keep you on track How to create a morning or evening routine that works for you The difference between meditation and mindfulness Easy ways to infuse more mindfulness into your day Mindfulness and eating — finding a way to slow down and savor each bite Self-care and how that relates to mindfulness Consumer-based self-care versus true holistic self-care Self-care versus laziness and where do you draw the line The chicken and egg question around self-care and mindfulness The boundaries between work and play and how mindfulness plays a role Mindfulness and religion. Is there room for both? Catherine’s definition of everyday magic and how it shows up in her life Journaling and how Catherine approaches it as a tool for mindfulness Connect with Catherine online: The Blissful Mind Pinterest Instagram Facebook Resource Links: The original interview on Nourish + Flourish with Catherine Posts from The Blissful Mind around morning routines The self-care power hour that Catherine follows Why self-care is more than bubble baths and spa days (Emily's blog post) Automatic writing   Hit me up: Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic Instagram: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic FB Page: Emily Levenson   * This is an affiliate link.

Algae may not sound sexy, but hopefully it makes you feel sexy. Catharine Arnston the CEO of ENERGYbits is here today to talk about all of the wonderful health benefits of algae. In this episode of the Clean Eating for Women podcast, we talk about:   How Catherine decided to devote her life into making algae a mainstream product Algae is the fastest, purest, safest, most nutrient dense way to get your body all of the nutrients it needs in seconds Health benefits of algae Some highlights of this episode: Algae found Catherine when her younger sister developed breast cancer. Catherine's sister's doctor advised her to go on an alkaline based diet to help with the chemo. Phytonutrients and chlorophyll are all very cleansing and healing to the body. Catherine's sister switched her diet and completely healed. [01:34] Catherine read about 10 books on the topic and then went to the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and got a certificate as a health coach. She taught green nutrition. She discovered that everybody knows they should eat more greens, but they are too busy or don't like the taste. [02:45] Algae is one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world. It has the highest concentration of chlorophyll of any greens. It also comes pressed into tiny little tablets that you can swallow or chew. Catherine decided to devote the rest of her life into making algae a mainstream product. [03:49] Algae was the first plant life on Earth. Algae releases oxygen and oxygenated the Earth. There are only a couple of edible algaes. Spirulina a blue-green algae.  The very first life form. Technically a bacteria. There is nothing for your body to breakdown. It stops the growth of cancer and has the highest concentration of protein in the world. It’s loaded with B vitamins and EFAs. [08:15] Chlorella has the highest concentration of chlorophyll in the world. It is one of the few fat based antioxidants. It heals the cell walls, so nutrients can get in and toxins can get out. It is cleansing and pulls out toxins. It even pulls out alcohol and radiation. It's hard cell attaches to the toxins. [15:41] RECOVERYbits Chlorella is cracked using sound waves. They make sure they have the cleanest algae ever seen. Chlorella is a health algae that pulls out toxins and helps keep us young. It builds the immune system. It also has a high concentration of tryptophan. [19:28] Have ENERGYbits or SKINNYbits in the morning, afternoon, and before workouts. You can have 30 or whatever suits you. Have the RECOVERYbits at night, so your body goes through a natural detox. It's also good to take RECOVERYbits before eating if you have digestive issues. [26:41] The first large scale algae production for large consumption started in the 1950s, but then it was closed down, and the Japanese spent 10 years trying to grow algae for mass consumption. They focused on Chlorella. This is why the industry is based in Asia. In Japan, they don't buy vitamins, they just take chlorella. The nutrient profile is so powerful it will get noticed. [36:47] Links mentioned in this episode (some affiliate links included): ENERGYbits Use code CleanEating for 20% off Catherine Arnston on LinkedIn @ENERGYbits on Twitter Mammoth Bar Use code CleanEating for 20% off Otto's Cassava Flour Use code CleanEating for 10% off & free shipping

Episode 57 of this podcast is so popular, I believe it's worth a second listen! Tune in to hear how Catherine Rains (@thehotelartist on Instagram) learned to STOP fighting against her life, and fall in love with it instead.If you haven't ever heard it, stop everything and listen! And if it's your second time, give it your attention one more time and let Catherine's goodness wash over you on another level. In this episode, you'll hear: How to stop fighting AGAINST your circumstances, and instead learn to work WITH them A few precise mantras to help you stop dwelling in "tomorrow", "what if", "if only" & "someday"How Catherine used this mindset shift to go from hating her job, to loving it so much she cried when her dream job came along How Catherine was able to believe that cancer & divorce were amazing gifts, even as they were happening to her

There aren't enough words to describe how excited I am for you all to hear this conversation I'm having with Catherine Rains, also known as The Hotel Artist! Alternate titles for this episode include: "Catherine Rains blows Steph's mind live on the air waves""Stop everything & listen to this" "Don't listen to this if you want to keep making excuses & staying stuck" In seriousness, it feels like I am telling you week after week that another of my "favorite episodes" is being published, which is such a cool feeling. But this episode is truly special. For one, the "Courage" & "Clarity" components are fused together in one jumbo episode because they were too intertwined to separate. Beyond that, Catherine is a captivating, open-book type storyteller who's got a few decades on me. As such, you'll hear her drop so much wisdom on me, I'm doing mental gymnastics live on the air just to keep up. There's so much growth here, so much to think about, and so much easy-to-apply-immediately mindset stuff that you really need to hear. In this episode, you'll hear: How to stop fighting AGAINST your circumstances, and instead learn to work WITH them A few precise mantras to help you stop dwelling in "tomorrow", "what if", "if only" & "someday"How Catherine used this mindset shift to go from hating her job, to loving it so much she cried when her dream job came along How Catherine was able to believe that cancer & divorce were amazing gifts, even as they were happening to herI know there's a lot of "mindset" and "positivity" stuff out there, but this episode resonated with me on a deeper level than many of the other books I've picked up or podcasts I've heard before. I hope you find the same to be true, and if you do, you have to let me know!

In this episode we’re diving into developing healthy habits from day one, creating a balanced food philosophy, and raising children who listen to their bodies while still maintaining expectations around healthy eating with Catherine McCord of Weelicious and One Potato. Catherine, mom to Kenya (9), Chloe (7) and Gemma (2), created Weelicious.com as a platform to show parents around the world how easy and beneficial it is to expose children to wholesome, delicious homemade food. She is the author of multiple cookbooks, has a monthly “Snack Mom” column in Parenting Magazine, and has appeared in People, Self, Real Simple, the Today Show, among others. In 2016, she founded One Potato, an organic family friendly meal delivery kit offering three meals a week that take around 30 minutes or less to prepare.   Website: weelicious.com and onepotato.com Instagram: @weelicious   All show notes & resources available at realfoodwholelife.com   KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE How to create good eaters from day one. Catherine’s philosophy about one family, one meal (and avoiding becoming a short-order cook). Why everything leads to the next step. Creating a balanced food philosophy of healthy nutritional meals with nutrient density (fruits, veggies, protein, fats and carbs) and also allowing for treats. Raising children who listen to their bodies while creating expectations around healthy eating. The Smoothie Project chart and how to create a nutrient-dense smoothie each day. Creating structure while also allowing choice and freedom for children. Incrementally introducing vegetables and fruits to get your child used to healthy options. Knowing your child and shaping your approach based on their needs while holding the line on second meals. Creating a list of the 10 foods you know your child loves and using it to build lunches around with some variations. How Catherine created One Potato organic family meal delivery service. The challenges of being an entrepreneur and balancing work and family. Why you can’t do it all and letting things go without beating yourself up and why everything is a tradeoff. Catherine’s definition of balance: feeling good and taking care of yourself.   RESOURCES Cure Your Child with Food: The Hidden Connection Between Nutrition and Childhood Ailments by Kelly Dorfman The Smoothie Project and The Smoothie Project Planner Sheet Weelicious Lunches: Think Outside the Lunch Box with More than 160 Happier Meals Weelicious: 140 Fast, Fresh and Easy Recipes Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart Hasbro The Game of Life   Enter promo code FEELGOOD25 here for $25 off your first One Potato order.   LET'S CONNECT Leave a note in the comment section below. Share it with a friend via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter HELP THE SHOW Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help more people find the show and I personally read each one. Here's how to do it: Launch Apple's Podcast app, then tap the Search tab. Enter The Feel Good Effect, then tap the Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast, then the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom, then tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Enter your nickname, then tap Send. The review won't show up right away, but it should be there within a day or so. Thank you so much for reviewing and helping the show! Subscribe on iTunes.

Are you looking to find more calm and contentment in your day to day life? Us too! Which is how we knew we needed to get today's guest, Catherine Beard of The Blissful Mind on the show come hell or high water. Catherine shared so many nuggets of wisdom during our conversation, from morning routines and her self-care power hour (genius) to finding your purpose, mindfulness, intentional living, resiliency and a whole lot more. She even shares about the new direction her life and career are taking and what that has meant for her. So grab a cup of something — tea, green smoothie, water — and settle in for an insightful conversation with a wonderfully insightful woman. What about you? How would you describe the current status of your life? Do you feel calm and contented, or are you feeling something else (better or worse)? What would it take to get you from here to there?   The Episode:   Topics Discussed: An introduction to Catherine Beard of The Blissful Mind Blogging, capsule wardrobes, minimalism, and intentional living The hard realities of being your own boss Morning routines and the self-care power hour What led Catherine to pursue the path of wellness How Catherine got to holistic health coaching from blogging Finding your purpose in life What a holistic health coach actually does The external pressures to be perfect and follow your our own advice Authenticity, resiliency, and the human experience Why Catherine says, "You are the expert on yourself." What nourishment means to Catherine Resource Links: The Blissful Mind Catherine's Morning Self-Care Routine The Self-Care Power Hour The Calm App Blogilates Laura's Natural Life on YouTube The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It by Valerie Young Hit us up: Twitter: @nandfpodcast and #nandfpodcast FB Page: nourishandflourishpodcast FB Group: Nourish + Flourish Email: hello@nourishandflourish.us

“If you're the smartest person in the room you're in the wrong room” - Catherine Meloy Catherine Meloy firmly believes that if you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room! She was a successful broadcasting executive when she got the call (literally) to serve as the fearless leader of Good Will. That call - along with her brilliance, commitment and passion - has helped transform countless lives in the greater Washington community and beyond. And in the debate of whether the heart or the head should prevail, Catherine uncompromisingly choses to lead with both! In this inspiring interview Catherine shares wonderful stories of her parents instilling in her the values of discipline, love and faith. You’ll learn why she refuses to ever be the smartest person in the room and empowers her staff to help translate her lofty 5-year vision into reality. And the ways she strives to learn and grow as a leader, manager and businessperson despite being on top of her game (just read her incredible bio!) I know you’ll find Catherine’s interview riveting and inspiring! What you’ll learn: How growing up with a disciplinarian Marine dad and unconditionally loving mom shaped Catherine's identity Why Catherine considers discipline to be the number one attribute in business and the daily habits that help her maintain discipline and focus Catherine's approach to email and boundaries that help her and her team reset weekly How asking "What was really important a year ago?” or “What did I lose sleep over a month ago?" can help stay focused on a bigger picture perspective Fantastic story of why and how she made the leap from broadcasting to leading Good Will Why having a strong brand for any organization is so crucial Advice for mission-oriented leaders on learning important business skills and how to make the time for the learning and professional development How Catherine's spiritual faith informs her leadership style and even culture of Good Will How declaring your values and priorities as a leader creates greater accountability for yourself What Catherine considers to be her growing edges And so much more!  Links & Resources Good Will – Catherine’s incredible organization whose mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education and employment. Greater Washington Board of Trade – networking and organization in the D.C. area Catherine recommends for their great educational programs. Having been a member I agree! Global Leadership Summit – “Fresh, actionable and inspiring leadership content” conference Catherine raved about Leadership Greater Washington – amazing D.C. area networking and educational organization Catherine and I are both love and support. PSA: LGW is accepting applications for the next signature program class due in early April 2017. About Catherine Meloy  Catherine Meloy is the President and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Washington (Goodwill). Catherine Meloy serves as President and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Washington and the Goodwill Excel Center. She was selected in 2003 by the Goodwill Board of Trustees as a proven business leader who could dramatically extend the reach and vitality of the organization and enable it to serve an even broader segment of the disabled and disadvantaged community. Prior to joining Goodwill of Greater Washington, Catherine had a successful 20 year management career in the radio industry. With Catherine’s leadership, Goodwill has grown to over 800 associates; 15 retail stores; annual revenues of $42M, which include nine government janitorial contracts. In further serving and expanding the mission of Goodwill, the first adult diploma charter high school has been granted by the DC Public Charter School Board to Goodwill to open in the fall of 2016 under the title of the Goodwill Excel Center. Catherine’s involvement in the greater Washington community includes: Board of Directors, Greater Washington Board of Trade Board of Directors, Federal City Council Board of Directors, DC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors of MedStar Health Board of Directors of SourceAmerica Member of the DC Workforce Investment Council Member of the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board In January 2016, Catherine was elected to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Catherine is a recipient of the Greater Washington Board of Trade’s “Leader of the Years Award“; was honored by Washingtonian Magazine as “Washingtonian of the Year“; was inducted into the American Marketing Association-DC Chapter Hall of Fame and was highlighted as a Most Admired CEO by Smart CEO Magazine for her successful organizational turnaround of Goodwill of Greater Washington. She and her husband, David, who is President of Merit Hotels, live in Annapolis, Maryland and have three grown children.