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In this episode, Karen Oeser talks about the importance of financial literacy.   Take away: It doesn't matter how much you make, it matters how much you keep.   Action step: Go look at your credit card statement and see what this tells you about yourself. If you don't like what it shows you, take the brave step to talk to somebody you trust.   Money Learnings: Karen's mother is a bookkeeper and her father is a CPA but is not a very good steward of money. Her experiences growing up and with her parents being in the industry, taught her to learn the ability to work with and understand money.   Bio: Karen is the Principal of East Light Investments, a company that partners with passive investors to acquire value-add apartments buildings in the southeast. Prior to launching East Light Investments, she managed multi-million-dollar investment portfolios for over twenty years. She often speaks to groups at large seminars because she loves sharing her knowledge. Taking her passion for financial literacy to the marketplace, Karen recently launched Financial Literacy for Her, a program created to help women overcome their fear of money and empower them to live in financial freedom. She specially designed FLH to be a safe place for women to be vulnerable and ask scary questions without judgement. As part of the program, each client is partnered with a knowledgeable coach to create a diversified wealth plan to help them realize their dreams. In addition, clients will be teamed up with other like-minded women to share in their journeys.  In her capacity as a pastor and Licensed Minister of Dance, Karen works with families who have loved ones struggling with drug addiction, mental illness, and incarceration. In her free time, she loves spending time with her teenage sons, being outdoors, traveling, and volunteering at her church. Highlights from this episode: Link to episode page   How Karen overcome her struggles Ways that Karen taught her kids differently about money Karen talks about the traditional investment advice Sharing her experience with Tony Robbins' and John Maxwell's program Karen talks about her book ‘Aspire: Women finding their Purpose' What brought Karen to Multi-family Real estate https://finliteracyforher.com/ 864-551-1820   Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!   Thanks for listening!   Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/   Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes   If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com   Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast   Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.  

Raising capital can go two ways - it can help you reach your goals faster or be disastrous and destroy your business.  Karen Howland is the managing director at Circle Up, an investment platform that uses technology to invest in early-stage businesses (mostly health and wellness CPG companies). She's been investing in companies for the last eight years, and in this conversation, we go deep into early-stage investing, what entrepreneurs need to know about raising capital, and the mistakes she sees entrepreneurs make along the way. Karen also shares what opportunities are out there right now and what she's most excited about.  If you're considering raising capital for your business or are interested in investing this episode will give you the tips and tricks to get started.  Episode Highlights 4:12 How Karen first got excited about investing  5:35 The mission of Circle Up and what makes them different from other investment firms 8:32 What's hot right now in the health and wellness space  12:47 Why it's so hard for large CPG companies to incubate and develop their own new products  15:21 How Covid may have created the opportunity for CPG companies to innovate right now 17:43 The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when raising capital 24:14 Investing in CPG companies vs. investing in tech companies  28:10 Patterns in companies that have massive success  30:24 How Amazon, retail, and DTC companies can exist together  36:05 What the future of protecting your brand on Amazon will look like 40:44 From raising capital to strategic exit - where entrepreneurs have the most challenges 43:55 Areas that Karen is excited about investing in Resources: Circle Up Website Email Karen: khowland@circleup.com  Karen's LinkedIn  @karenhowland2 on Twitter  The Coalition @a_brawn on Twitter Review or subscribe on iTunes

Karen Clements believes that “being in healthcare is a lifelong learning event,” and we couldn't agree more. On the show today, Karen shares with us some of the most important lessons she has learned over the years, in the diverse range of settings she has worked in, including the army and a psychiatric hospital. Karen has received a number of well-deserved awards for her services, but she won't take the credit herself and attributes much of her success to the teams she has been surrounded by. Pride, compassion, and resiliency are the three core pillars on which Karen builds her life, and she explains how she lives these out, and how she helps her team members get through challenging times. Karen has a wealth of valuable knowledge to share about ways of improving communication channels between nurses and management, working with multigenerational teams, and how to deal with the curveballs that life will inevitably throw at all of us at some point. Karen also shares her thoughts on what she thinks the future of nursing will look like, and the main thing she wishes she could change in the healthcare industry. Karen's passion for her work is undeniable, and the world is lucky to have her as a CareHero. Key Points From This Episode:Why Karen would choose flying as her superpower. Karen's early introduction to the world of nursing. The trajectory of Karen's nursing career, from the army to her current position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock.  What Karen's job entails, and what she loves the most about it.Advice that Karen gives to the new graduates who come to work at her hospital.The succession plan for nurses that exists at Karen's hospital. Karen's journey of continuous learning. Accreditation that Karen's hospital received during the week this podcast was recorded. How Karen's time in the army equipped her for all the jobs she has held since then. A person who has had a hugely positive influence on Karen's life.Ways that you can improve your communication with management. Value that is being brought to the hospital by the millennial nurse mentor that Karen consults with.Lessons that Karen learned from working at a psychiatric hospital. Don't be afraid of the curveballs; what this means to Karen and why it is the best advice she has ever been given.Karen explains the action she took which led to her receiving an Above and Beyond Award.Ways that nurses make memorable differences in patients' lives. Pride, compassion, resiliency; the core pillars that Karen lives by. How Karen looks after her own mental health, and the mental health of her team. Karen shares her thoughts about the future of nursing. The biggest challenge that Karen sees in the healthcare sector. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:LinkedInDartmouth-HitchcockThe Dartmouth Institute | For Health Policy & Clinical PracticeDAISY FoundationHealth Leaders Media ArticleUniversity of MaineHusson UniversityFACHE | American College of Healthcare Executives

Have you ever thought of what your life will look like after retirement? Life after you've accomplished your bucket list and have done all you dreamt of doing after you retired? You don't have to become old and decrepit after you retire, you can still live healthily, successfully, and vibrantly. You can still have goals that you work on backward to help you achieve your purpose. In this episode of the Secure Your Retirement podcast, we have Karen Duncum, the founder and creator of Live Vibrantly, and an executive coach. We cover why you should work on your purpose backward to help you accomplish your goals whether you're working or not working.  In this episode, find out: How Karen went from a COO to a psychotherapist to an executive coach for business owners. How she discovered that people can get older, retire, and still live vibrantly. Karen's 8 pillars of staying vibrant as you get older.  The importance of having an after-retirement purpose to help you stay vibrant. The fun and uplifting curriculum of tools that Karen offers her clients.  Why you should work backward by starting to plan the end of your life to where you are now.  Karen describes her program and how they feed it to her members in small soundbites. How to train your mind to see the good in things to develop a positive attitude.  Tweetable Quotes: “We get to get older, we get to retire, and still be fully vibrant, healthy, and successful people.”- Karen “When you train your mind to see the good in things, you become a positive person.”- Karen Important Links & Mentions: Website: https://livevibrantly.life/ (https://livevibrantly.life/)  Email: karen@livevibrantly.life  Resources: If you are in or nearing retirement and you want to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting our complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement! To access the course, simply visit http://pomwealth.net/podcast (POMWealth.net/podcast). To receive our free book, Get Off the Retirement Rollercoaster, leave a 5-star rating review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot to morgan@pomwealth.net.

Women are rising in the world, and we need to SHOW UP in order to grow. LinkedIn can help us do that. A profile that positions us as if we're peers with the most influential people in the industry. A network full of people we've DREAMED of, consistent calls and meetings with these rockstars! Today’s guest is LinkedIn Strategist, Business Consultant, Speaker, and CEO of Uplevel Media, Karen Yankovich. Having “been there and done that” in the arena of losing (and then re-finding) a focused approach to business and life, Karen now offers coaching and consulting for entrepreneurs. Her unique specialty blends her “get it done” attitude with a passion for soulful living in her personal services and online workshops. Also, the host of the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast and LinkedIn Evangelist, Karen guides entrepreneurs to creating wealth by combining smart business practices with simple proven systems that develop and maintain strong customer relationships. She offers results-oriented and expert LinkedIn Marketing strategies that position her clients to bring in instant results. Karen’s background includes over twenty years in the fields of information technology, marketing, and customer relationships, making social media her ideal niche. In this episode, we talked about: How Karen serves people with LinkedIn Why LinkedIn? And why LinkedIn now? Network strategy - Cherry-pick 100 Ways to have a more attractive and welcoming profile LinkedIn Learning and LinkedIn Navigator Posting social content / LinkedIn Live Karen leaves us with a piece of advice to walk away from this conversation; “If you have a great profile, and you don't connect with people, then it's like nailing a beautiful flyer to a tree in the middle of the forest. Constantly curate and bring in new people to your network. And that is how you have a network full of people that you have intentionally built.” -- Connect with Karen Karen Yankovich Full Masterclass Facebook Instagram Connect with me: Facebook Group Linked In Instagram Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amariah-gonzalez/support

"Original Money Coach" Karen McCall shares her path from having a terrible relationship with money to helping thousands of people get out of debt and build a life they love. Guest Biography Karen McCall went from dodging IRS calls to helping thousands of people get out of debt and build a life and business they love. Before Karen McCall became a money coaching industry expert, trainer, author, speaker and software developer, she was dodging calls from the IRS. She was scared to death and unsure of the way forward. Karen is the founder of the Financial Recovery Institute and the creator of the money management program MoneyGrit™. With more than 30 years of experience in the money coaching industry, Karen is a leader in the industry and many regard her as the “original money coach”. In this time, Karen has worked with hundreds of solopreneurs and small business owners to help them build lucrative, successful businesses that are not only profitable but feed their soul. In this episode, you'll learn: How Karen went from feeling scared to death about money to mastering her relationships with money. What role emotion plays in money management. What Karen wants her legacy to be. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/186 Find more from our guest: www.financialrecovery.com www.moneygrit.com Facebook Instagram Mentioned in the episode: Possibility Thinking - Robert Harold Schuller Books: Financial Recovery: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money by Karen McCall Money Tip of the Week A tip for improving your relationship with money Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Our brains are 73% water and our bodies are 60% water, so we literally cannot live without it. But most community water systems suffer from industrial pollution. It doesn't have to be that way. Listen to Karen Sorber, Cofounder/CEO of Micronic Technologies describe their innovative chemical-free system for cleaning wastewater on this Green Connections Radio podcast with host Joan Michelson. You'll hear: How their system works - chemical-free. How a particular business trip inspired her to find a way to help get clean water to communities. How Karen transitioned from 30+ years in the federal government to cofounding Micronics About the rigorous testing needed to be done on such a system to be approved by regulators. And, valuable career advice, especially for transitioning to a new career or business. "Save money to increase your (career) options...and do what you love because (that passion) will help you find another door to open....(and) a mentor will help you look around brick walls." Karen Sorber on Green Connections Radio podcast You'll also like: You'll also like: Gloria Reuben, President, Waterkeeper Alliance, and renowned actress, on community activists holding industrial water polluters accountable. Lee-Anne Walters, Flint, Michigan community organizer and whistleblower on their water crisis. Talia Buford, ProPublica reporter who covered Flint, MI water crisis. NASA Teen Contest Winners, Mikayla Sharieff and Bria Snell of a DC area high school invented an innovative way to get clean water to their school water fountains. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Also, join our Facebook Page  and share your insights! Join our mailing list to stay up to date on the top podcasts and special offers! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson        

Where the backbeats meet the spirits.Episode #35 . Our second podcast for the celebration of Women's History Month is Karen Hoskin, CEO and founder of Montanya Distillers.Since 2008, Montanya Rums have earned 24 gold, silver and double-gold medals, including “Best Rum in the World” at the World Rum Awards and “USA Rum of the Year” at the Berlin International Spirits Competition.It was a pleasure chatting with Karen on International Women's Day about her journey into making mountain rum, music and about a force for good. She talks the talk and walks the walk. Also she is passionate about the environment and about reducing single-use trash from disposable products. Karen not only makes rum, but also makes music. She has been a musician for most of her life. and will be heading into the studio next month to record 8 songs. Can't wait to hear the full LP. Also on the mid show rum review, Jame from Ready Set Rum , reviews the Appleton Estate Reserve RumHere's what you will hear in this podcast :How Karen became a distillerWhat "mountain rum" isTheir products: the Platino, Oro, Exclusiva and ValentiaHow she's involved in music as a musician and showcasing original music acts at the Montanya tasting roomA sneak peak of a demo cut, titled "Broken Coastline" from the upcoming LPHer entrepreneurship and her vision that she has for her companyWhat the Women’s Distillery Guild isWe learn about the reducing of single use trash through ZoeticaIn four sips or lessWhat’s the best concert she's attended?The beach or the mountains?If you could start all over again, what would you do differently?As the conductor, managing the day to day operations and making rum, if you could only do one or the other, which would it be?Show support and visit their links:Montanya Distillers websiteFree download of The Little Book of CocktailsZoetica - Kits for Your Waste Free Life---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mid podcast tune: Once Upon a Bottle of RumCheck out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast----------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn more about the rum review, check out their YouTube channel Ready Set Rum for more reviewsDon't forget to check out our site and linksDrums and Rums websiteFollow us on FaceBook, YouTube and Support the show Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums)

Karen Rosalie is the Founder and Creative-in-Charge at Rosalie Agency in Los Angeles. Rosalie Agency is an LA-based creative team that produces and shoots campaigns and ads for beauty brands, specifically Sephora brands such as KKW Beauty, Dr. Dennis Gross, Summer Fridays, Kate Somerville, Kylie Skin, and many more. On top of all of the branded content and projects that she has produced for Instagram and other mediums, Karen also shares helpful content and advice for the next generation of photographers. In this episode, she talks about getting her start out of school, what brought her to photography in the first place, and some of her first big clients, as well as the transition from her personal work to a branded agency approach. Tuning in, you’ll find out why Karen believes that every photographer should be a businessperson. One thing that stands out about this interview is how intentional Karen is in everything that she does, from starting her business to producing work for her brands. Her advice is not just helpful for photographers and freelancers, but also people in the agency space or even on the branding side; across the board, you have to be creative, reinvent how you bring your product to market, and capture the value it offers. No matter what your role is in the creative process, you’ll find value in today’s episode, so make sure to tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Karen’s background and how she first got into photography.How studying fine art taught her about meeting deadlines and the business of photography.Hear about Karen’s shift from independent creative to business owner and working with a creative team.Why Karen believes that every photographer should be business-minded.Karen describes the process of starting Rosalie Agency, including her first client.Overcoming imposter syndrome using a fake-it-till-you-make-it approach.Her advice for listeners looking to land a first big client: consistently shooting and networking.Learn about Karen’s “social first” strategy and how she uses Instagram to market herself.The moment that Karen saw Instagram as a powerful marketing platform.What the evolution of Rosalie Agency looks like, and why Karen loves the beauty niche.Some past projects that stand out for Karen, such as with brands that completely surrender the creative direction of a campaign.How Karen manages to insert her own creative style into her commercial work.Behind the scenes of working with a big brand: how to prepare for a large-scale shoot.How Karen balances being behind the lens versus sitting in the creative director’s seat.The biggest challenges she has faced as a business owner, like scaling and hiring out.Why Karen creates personal content and invests so much time in supporting the next generation of photographers.How COVID has impacted her work and how she is overcoming those challenges.The importance of great digital content and high-quality images, especially during COVID.Shooting on her camera versus shooting on her phone for social.Karen talks about getting married and starting a painting studio during a pandemic.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Karen Rosalie on LinkedInKaren Rosalie on InstagramKaren Rosalie on YouTubeRosalie AgencyRosalie Agency on InstagramMariana Hewitt

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to be something you didn’t intend to be? Maybe it was taking care of aging parents, or you were thrust into single-motherhood. That is what this week’s guest refers to as an Accidental Alpha Woman. Author and Master Certified Coach, Karen Wright, joins me to talk about being the accidental alpha woman, how to reconnect with the real you, and create a life that has more ease. We also discuss what it means to be strong as a woman, dealing with judgment, and not making yourself small at the expense of others' comfort. I hope you enjoy our conversation.  In this episode you’ll hear: How Karen’s personal experience inspired her to write, “The Accidental Alpha Woman,” plus she explains what an Accidental Alpha Woman is. (4:16) The importance of identifying your values and how that can help define what is important to you in a relationship. (11:00) The reason women feel the need to “carry the world on their shoulders” and be strong. (12:09) How to reconnect with the real “you” and create a life that has greater community, ease, and fun using the R.E.C.E.I.V.E framework. (25:22) Why it’s important for women to find their voice. (28:33) Internalized misogyny and the alpha woman. (33:52) Book Giveaway! We are giving away two copies of Karen Wright’s book, Accidental Alpha Woman. Listen to this episode for all the details!  http://yourkickasslife.com/375  

Have you had an experience with spirits or angels coming to you or sending you signs? We all have more support than we know beyond the people on Earth, whether we are aware of it or not. In this episode, I am joined by Karen Rizzo. Karen is the podcast host of LightsUP, author, medium, and speaker. She shines so bright in her life by leading people to see their magic and see the angels around us. Karen reminds us that we are never alone, we are all one, divinely guided and loved. She will give you hope and light the life within you. Tune in to Episode 42 of Uncover Your Magic to learn how prayer supported Karen through her difficult childhood, her breaking point, how she communicates with angels for herself and her clients, and so much more!Some Questions I Ask When you have sessions with your clients do the angels come there? (18:45)Do you do a meditation to call angels in? (29:50)Can you talk about working at Disney World? (31:39)Can you tell me about the message you got about the pandemic? (47:30)How do you teach somebody that doesn’t know your process to get their blocks cleared? (52:49)In This Episode You Will Learn Karen’s background (7:50)About Karen’s breaking point (17:05)How Karen’s father’s spirit finally came through to her (21:23)Karen’s experience with the law of attraction (35:55)Karen’s process when working with her clients (44:22)Connect with Karen Podcast - LightsUP BooksFacebookLet’s Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramRaising Confidence Free Masterclass, January 2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brave is the word I'd use to describe the client that I'm chatting with this week in my Money Files series. After filing bankruptcy almost a year ago, Karen reached out to me because she wanted to rebuild her financial foundation. At the time, she was apprehensive about hiring a financial coach because she feared rejection and disappointment, something she's experienced often and wanted to avoid at all costs. But she also knew that risking that was important because she wanted to regain her financial confidence. So after talking, she said yes to my one-month intensive. Karen has made phenomenal growth since working with me. She's gone from bankruptcy and inconsistently saving money to easily accounting for unexpected expenses like car maintenance and saving more than $2,000 in less than 8 weeks. Tune in to Karen's story to learn... How being honest with herself has helped her improve her finances and allowed her tackle challenges in other areas of her personal life How Karen changed her views about "extra" money in her account and why that shift created greater financial confidence The biggest shift she experienced within the first two weeks of working together that gave her increased mental space What she's learned about her own emotional spending and how she's learning to process the urge to spend What she believes kept her in delusion about her finances Since working with me, Karen has started to rewrite her financial story. This time she's setting financial priorities and creating a new type of freedom, financial freedom. You do not want to miss this conversation. This episode is for you if you want to stop believing the negative narrative you have about money or truly desire to see what's possible when you have an accountability partner. I know you will find Karen's story to be relatable, real, and true.

Two Events! One Registration! As an Over Coffee® listener, use discount code OVERCOFFEE when you register today at steamcalifornia.org for this year’s virtual California STEAM Symposium Dec. 11-13, 2020! You’ll get full access to #CASTEAM20 and the Nov. 17th Pre-Conference. (Image courtesy of CDE Foundation, and used with permission.) Teaching is an art.  And the eighth annual California STEAM Symposium is just about to celebrate and enhance it! This year, the popular three-day educators' conference takes place completely online.   The dates: Friday, December 11th through Sunday, December 13th. And a lot of new features have been added, says Karyn Warner, STEAM Program Manager of nonprofit Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation, which cohosts the annual event. This year's California STEAM Symposium includes a "Family Day", where parents and students can collaborate in hands-on maker activities. Resources in advance Plus, there's a California STEAM Symposium Pre-Conference, happening November 17th, featuring two keynote speakers.. (Image courtesy of CDE Foundation, and used with permission.)   The goal: to provide support to educators, so they don't have to wait a month for inspiration and ideas! Attendees get admission to both events when they register for the California STEAM Symposium.  And, as an Over Coffee® listener, you also get a discount!  (The code to enter when registering: OVERCOFFEE.) You'll recall, from our earlier posts, that California STEAM Symposium is a highly interactive gathering.  Educators learn to incorporate science, technology, engineering, art and math into curricula.  The goal: showing students the ways these subjects relate to their lives, now--and how they could relate to their future careers. And a major component, as evidenced by this 2019 picture, is fun. California STEAM Symposium, Anaheim, 2019. Karyn says that interactive, "maker" aspect will be front and center, virtually, during this year's symposium.   An online Student Showcase, coding sessions and a number of hands-on activities are on the program.  Meanwhile, the symposium is happening on an interactive platform that allows attendees to travel around and "explore" virtually.   CDE Foundation STEAM Program Manager Karyn Warner.(Photo courtesy of CDE Foundation, and used with permission.) As discussed in our earlier interview, Karyn discovered her own talent and passion for teaching as a mom with a background in professional broadcasting.   Her classroom approach involves building classroom community and involving students as learning collaborators. On this edition of Over Coffee®, we cover: What the process was like, for the CDE Foundation, in reimagining the California STEAM Symposium as an all-virtual event; How the Symposium will offer interactive activities (including maker projects!); A preview of the Celebrating Teachers Pre-Conference keynote speakers; A look at "Family Day", premiering this year and presented in partnership with the California PTA; What virtual attendees will experience with the "Winter of CS (Computer Science)" sessions How Karen, as a former kindergarten teacher, taught her students to "code" with a playful exercise; A preview of the upcoming Student Showcase; What newcomers to the virtual experience can expect; A preview of some of the sessions; The goals of the CDE Foundation for STEAM equitability; How the AME strand of the symposium will engage students; Karen's recommendation for putting inspiration into action, during and after the symposium.  

Karen Briscoe is the creator of the transformative “5 Minute Success” concept. Her books Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed and Commit to Get Leads: 66 Day Challenge® offer a combination of information and inspiration delivered through memorable stories. The daily format with takeaways propels one to achieve success at a higher level in business and life. Her first book was featured in INMAN as “must read for your best year in real estate” in 2017. Amazon ranks the book in the top 1% in its category. It has been endorsed by industry leaders Hal Elrod, Pat Hiban, and Michael J. Maher. She is a contributing author to INMAN and Real Trends real estate media outlets. Karen is the host of the “5 Minute Success” podcast which has ranked #1 on Overcast most recommended in the business category. The show has an amazing array of guests who achieve success at a high level. Karen also is a frequent guest on other podcasts that focus on entrepreneurial, success and motivation, as well as real estate related topics. She speaks on a national and local level on the “Best of 5 Minute Success.” Further, she has completed the John Maxwell Team Certification Program for Coaching, Speaking, and Training. Karen is the principal owner of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) with Keller Williams. The HBC Group has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 250 Top Realtor® teams in the United States. Since 1977, HBC Group has sold over 1,500 homes valued at over $1.5 billion. The team consistently sells over 100 residential properties annually ranging from multi-million dollar luxury estates to condominiums and townhomes. Primary markets areas include Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and Washington, DC. As a real estate professional, Karen is a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing, FIABCI International Real Estate Federation, and Women's Council of Realtors®. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Karen initially got started in real estate, and how she worked hard and gained rapid success and then weathered the 2008 crash by drawing on her experience in the 1980s How Karen's focus is on rainmaking for her business, and how thought leadership, coaching and writing a book was a side hustle that has become a way to enhance the business How the global pandemic has forced many people to focus on their physical and security needs, and why “flipping the pyramid” to focus on self-actualization can be powerful Why “going where the market is going” is Karen's top tip for weathering storms and surviving (and then thriving) in difficult times How carefully watching the ration between supply and demand is the strongest indicator of where the market is going Why one of the key mistakes Karen sees people make is focusing too heavily one one thing, such as their business, and forgetting their other priorities like family and health How Karen fell into the trap of becoming “almost addicted” to receiving accolades for her immense success, and how breaking out of that mindset made her even more productive How bringing alignment between her work and other areas of her life helped make Karen happier and had a ripple effect in her relationships with others Why real estate investors should be investing in themselves first, and what books Karen recommends you read How Karen's “5 Minute Success” concept came about as a response to people who said they didn't have time to make meaningful change Additional resources: Karen Briscoe's Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/2T3mCli Website: www.5MinuteSuccess.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karenbriscoe/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/5MinuteSuccess/ Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Additional resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

In our increasingly polarized society and as the indivisibility we have been promised becomes further from our reality, what role do artists play in interrogating where we are now? The Indivisible 2020 exhibition explores what it means to be indivisible and divided in today’s United States, and Not Real Art is proud to be a media partner. The next few shows will be interviews with participating artists, and today’s guest, Leroy Johnson is a true political artist in every sense of the word. In this episode, Karen Fiorito, artist and curator of Indivisible 2020 joins Sourdough to talk with Leroy. We get to know Leroy, where he shares his understanding of being indivisible and how we have drifted from it. He does not simply believe that unity is about humans, but all earthlings and the exploitative, extractive nature of capitalism has completely shattered our respect for living beings. We also discuss the importance of artists giving their voices to causes rather than creating for entertainment’s sake. As a former Black Panther and Civil Rights activist, Leroy has seen how art can aid social movements, and he shares the disappointment at the lack of civic foundation of a lot of today's art. Despite highlighting some of these shortcomings, Leroy’s message is still one of hope and empowerment as he believes art is the ultimate medium to communicate the truth that capitalism and the powers that be seek to hide. Be sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: The motivation for curating Indivisible 2020, a political art exhibition. Some of the artists participating in the show and upcoming guests on the podcast. Leroy’s understanding of indivisibility and how he feels artists have been deceived. Our human-centric view that is fueled by capitalism. Leroy’s disappointment in some artists who hold back from speaking out. The permanence of art and how we have lost the cultural value of creative work. The choice that artists have to make to truly speak out against the system. How Karen and Leroy met, over 20 years ago. What excited Karen, as the curator, about including Leroy in the Indivisible show. Leroy’s supportive family and growing up in an extremely diverse neighborhood. The superficiality of art currently and the lack of historical memory. Why artists are not entertainers and should not create only to entertain. Why, no matter how bad things get in America, Leroy would never leave. Leroy’s take on artist activism in the 60s compared to now. The loss of community among artists and the prevalence of individualistic thinking. Artists are exploited at every level, from buying materials to the end product. Leroy’s take on meditation and the role it plays in his life. Why the notion of the common good is becoming increasingly difficult to get behind. For more information and photos, visit here: https://notrealart.com/leroy-johnson

Karen Golden Show Notes “Don’t worry so much about the race because it’s not important. What really is important is living in the moment and finding the positivity in life right now.” The purpose of the Student Fitness Experts Podcast series is to empower and educate anyone that works with kids, in a way that benefits the whole child to become successful, strong, and empowered young adults. In this episode of the SFE Podcast, Karen Gilbert, alongside her co-host, Farah Zweig, interviewed Karen Golden, a professional storyteller, arts educator and community activist. With Karen as our special guest for the day, the episode stands out for its conversations on connecting people and ideas and Karen’s special take on home-schooling. She so powerfully radiates her positivity into everything the hosts ask about, that our minds seamlessly receive all the good that she brings out of it. With Karen also sharing her unblemished views on parenting, teaching, and learning amid the pandemic, there’s a lot to take away from today’s episode. Tune in to learn how you can get the best for your kids and set them up for ultimate success. About the Guest: Karen Golden is a spoken-word artist, storyteller, published author, and musician and performs in through her teaching artist residencies in schools, universities and other educational institutions. She is also the founder-director of Creative Learning Place, a unique learning center for home-schooled students. Karen says life, faith, and her personal experiences have been her biggest teacher. She also finds her mother to be her biggest and greatest influence in life. Karen is an extremely positive and benevolent individual and gives us a lot of reasons to learn from her life and thoughts. TimeStamps: [00:44] About Karen Golden, a snippet of her Journey [01:45]  Karen Golden talks about her personal journey [02:00]  How Karen decided to start Creative Learning Place [03:39]  About carrying out her program amid the pandemic [04:31]  How Karen chooses the kind of classes she takes [07:02]  About teaching children with different needs [09:11]  Karen’s advice to parents resorting to home-schooling because of Covid [12:12]  Karen talks about the advantages of Zoom [13:13]  Karen on the involvement of parents with the teachers holding Zoom classes  [14:14]  About Karen’s fitness experiences over time  [15:37]  The turning point in Karen’s fitness life [22:36]  On the need to find the right physical exercise for each kid [26:25]  Karen talks about being an avid gardener [27:30]  Karen on what being fearless means to her [27:52]  Karen’s role-models for fearlessness [29:13]  On people who influenced Karen [30:29]  The teacher who introduced her to the story-telling world [32:06]  Karen’s advice to the people working with kids [37:35]  “Expand your humanity” [40:35]  Connect with Karen Quotes: “Don’t worry about the epidemics and getting behind. Getting behind is unfortunately a race that many parents are involved in when it comes to education.” “Everybody should be going at their own pace.” “When you find a person who’s not competitive, it’s a different strategy.” “Fearless means just going for it and doing it anyway.” “My mother was so fearless that she ice-skated or roller-skated everyday till she was 90 years old.” “Don’t worry so much about the race because it’s not important. What really is important is living in the moment and finding the positivity in life right now.” “Expand your humanity. Because now is the opportunity to be a good kind person.” Connect with Karen : Websites : https://www.creativelearningplace.com/                   https://www.karengolden.com

Subscribe to the podcast here! Karen Rile2:05 - Karen's childhood growing up in an "arts friendly" family.3:53 - Nathalie Hinderas, an African American pianist who faced career challenges due to racism and how Karen's mother, Joanne Rile, became her manager and pivoted towards a career in arts management, championing African American classical musicians.5:58 - Why Karen found music lessons very stressful and anxiety producing.6:56 - How Karen grew up surrounded by musicians and learned to revere them and how this led to a lifelong fascination with musicians.8:00 - How Karen found her literary path.11:04 - How Karen's children started music lessons despite her reservations.12:25 - How Suzuki and Montessori pedagogies "collided" for one of Karen's daughters.13:56 - How "small amounts of deliberate practice yields huge results" for Karen's children.From the Top18:16 - How the classical music culture of daily practice informs Karen's creative writing pedagogy: "focusing on technique some of the time (in writing) helps a lot."20:18 - How creative writing culture can also inform classical music culture and why taking a break can be very necessary and helpful for classical musicians.22:21 - How classical music gave Karen's children "an incredible work ethic."22:50 - How Karen learned about homeschooling: "radical unschooling" and the flexibility Karen gained from this experience.24:16 - Karen's obsession with the lives of musicians and how this informs her writing. Karen's novel, Winter Music, about a child prodigy musician.27:03 - Karen's experience of Juilliard Pre-College as a parent. "It was more stressful for my daughter."32:23 - How Karen started her literary magazine, Cleaver, with her daughter. How Cleaver became successful by combining flexibility with diligent practice.Cleaver Workshops' online writing classes 38:56 - How classical music training is so consuming, making it difficult to develop other skills. "The professionalism starts so young and there is hardly any time for anything else."40:47 - "Everyone comes to writing because they've experienced ecstasy as a reader." Why college students and classical musicians seem to have very little time to read for pleasure.43:03 - "A lot of classical musicians aren't comfortable writing because they haven't been allowed to just lie around and read a book."43:43 - "Professional and academic writing is unclear and filled with jargon....creative writing helps develop the ability to write clearly and communicate well." Why creative writing and cultivating a writing practice are important.47:06 - How color theory and psychology college courses continue to influence Karen's like and pedagogy.Martin Seligman49:34 - How arts entrepreneurship and day jobs can enable artists to pivot more quickly, especially in the COVID pandemic. Also, the flaws of a culture that wants the arts to be available but doesn't want to pay for it: how this makes it extremely difficult for artists to make a living wage.1:03:54 - How Karen learned about creative courage from her daughter's experience with a tragedy. "The world keeps changing but you can change with it."1:10:16 - "One Train May Hide Another," a poem by Kenneth Koch. How unexpected change can bring new opportunities.1:11:55 - "Be flexible and know that a small amount of work every day yields more than the sum of the work. And one train may hide another....be open because you have no idea what may happen to you."   

What do you do when you are feeling outraged? Do you tantrum, hide out, or do you counter the anger with something affirming?Today, Traci sits down with Karen Brailsford to talk about spiritual sustenance. If you have wondered how spirituality can help you cope with these intense times without floating away on a cloud of "avoiding the hard things", this episode is for you. Karen has a lot of information that you can borrow and apply in your day to day life. Karen is a spiritual advisor. She’s affiliated with the Agape Center, but she’s also a long-time writer. She’s written for Newsweek, People, In Tough, and Entertainment. Her daughter is an actress; you may have seen her in The Hate You Give, Or Hunger Games, Amandla Stenberg.Many of us think Hollywood is a corrupt place, and nothing good comes from there, but Karen has a different opinion. During her time as a journalist, she had a chance to interview all types of people you might outwardly judge and make assumptions about.Are you ready to hear Karen ooze her heart-wise tools?  Listen in...Episode Milestones[03:43] Karen’s history[05:33] How does spirituality help us in the different landscapes of the soul?[08:52] How can spirituality not be a tool to avoid but a tool to sustain our action?[12:47] Karen’s remedy on burnout[16:22] Making use of our anger to be of service to the divine[20:53] Dealing with everything that’s happening around us with affirmation[24:13] Why I’m I here, and how can I help?[25:03] How Karen is helping her child remain spiritual even as she is part of Hollywood[29:59] Why did Karen write the book? What did she hope to achieve?[33:14] Karen’s gratitudeResources Mentioned:Sacred Landscapes of the HeartKaren’s websiteStandout Quotes from the Episode“I think that by connecting to these ways of creating these different hats that I wear that I’m expressing the divine, I’m expressing spirit, and that’s why I am here.” [04:29]“Pray and move your feet, pray and move.” [09:35]“Once we are taking care of what’s going on and coming up for us, then we can truly be a beneficial presence on the planet.” [10:16]“It’s always really humbling and empowering to realize that no matter what is happening, I have at my disposal these tools.”[15:10]“Hollywood itself is emblematic of the dichotomy that exists in the world at large.” [27:38]Connect:Find | Sidewalk Talk PodcastAt sidewalk-talk.orgOn Instagram: @sidewalktalkorgOn Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci RubleAt Traciruble.comOn Instagram: @TraciRubleMFTOn Twitter: @TraciRubleMFTOn Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT

What you’ll learn in this episode: What jewelry literacy is, and why it is important. How Karen curated her collection of vintage jewelry and jewelry books. How stylists and costume designers work with jewelry archivists. How The Jewelry Library is continuing its programming online. What to expect from The Jewelry Library in the future. About Karen Davidov: Karen Davidov is an independent art and design producer with experience working in libraries as a researcher, on libraries as a designer and with libraries as a public art consultant. Karen pursued her passion for jewelry and jewelry research as a dealer of 20th Century Decorative Arts for many years. The Jewelry Library is an extension of her work with librarians and curators creating spaces and programs that invite and engage community. Additional resources: Website Facebook Instagram Transcript Inside The Jewelry Library

This week's guest is Karen Friedenberg. Karen, who has a diverse career background, broke down all the different ways she approaches process improvement. From DMAIC to change management, this episode is full of practical knowledge. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote that inspires Karen (3:15) Karen's background (3:47) How Karen uses DMAIC (6:45) How they value stream map (9:04) The next steps (10:20) The mechanics of the brainstorm (12:06) The measure piece (15:22) Her favorite analysis approach (16:44) Differentiating value-added from non-value added (17:50) Starting with the ideal state map (19:35) How long it takes to get from mapping activity to mapping activity (21:02) About control and execution (22:53) How Karen navigates change management and the "people side" (24:35) Getting people to want to change (27:15) Karen's advice for getting started (29:56) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Karen on LinkedIn Our New Business Process Mapping Course Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app.  NEW! You can now follow the podcast on Spotify here.  You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? How do you convince others to change their ways in the name of continuous improvement?

A Way Out Of Food Racism And Poverty | This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and BioptimizersFood is a way to empower people and create change. It’s time for us to use it as a tool for changing racial injustice and helping Black, Brown, and low-income communities achieve better health, economic opportunities, and even generational legacies in the form of land ownership. Many of us have heard the term “food desert” as a way to describe places where fresh, healthy food is not accessible within a certain distance. On this episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, my guest, Karen Washington, takes this concept to a greater level with her coining of the phrase “food apartheid,” to really portray the overarching inequalities in our food system when it comes to the demographics of race, location, affluence, and economics.Karen Washington is a farmer, activist, and food advocate. She is the Co-owner and Farmer at Rise & Root Farm in Chester, New York. In 2010, Karen Co-Founded Black Urban Growers (BUGS), an organization supporting growers in both urban and rural settings. In 2012, Ebony magazine voted her one of the 100 most influential African Americans in the country, and in 2014 Karen was the recipient of the James Beard Leadership Award. Karen serves on the boards of the New York Botanical Gardens, SoulFire Farm, the Mary Mitchell Center, Why Hunger, and Farm School NYC.This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Bioptimizers.ButcherBox makes it super easy to get humanely raised meat that you can trust delivered right to your doorstep. ButcherBox has everything you could want—like 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef and wild Alaskan salmon—and shipping is always free. Visit ButcherBox.com/farmacy.My new favorite magnesium is from a company called Bioptimizers—their Magnesium Breakthrough formula contains 7 different forms which all have different functions in the body. There is truly nothing like it on the market. Right now you can try Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough for 10% off, just go to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use the code HYMAN10 at checkout.Here are more of the details from our interview: How Karen came to see the relationship between food and health growing up and working as a physical therapist in The Bronx (7:44)Lack of access to healthy foods in low-income communities and issues of structural racism that are driving health disparities in our society (12:57)The notion of food deserts vs. food apartheid (16:39)Encouraging Black youth to embrace farming (24:12)The broken promise of 40 acres and a mule, Black land loss, Black land ownership, and reparations (27:20)The power of grassroots efforts, voting, and holding elected officials accountable (34:40)Why there is no going back from this moment in history (43:55)Recognizing the impact of structural racism in our food system and beyond (48:00)Improving communities by implementing school kitchens, financial education, job training, and community wealth building (52:06)Understanding the history of how food has been used as a weapon among BIPOC communities (1:00:59)Learn more about Karen Washington at https://www.karenthefarmer.com. Follow her on Facebook @KarenWashingtonNY, Instagram @karwasher, and on Twitter @karwasher.Learn more about Rise & Root Farm at www.riseandrootfarm.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today my guest is Karen Preene who is a Health at Every Size (HAES) personal trainer who specializes in working with individuals who are ready to be empowered through joyful movement. Karen provides health first, non-diet approach coaching and she believe each of us deserves access to fitness beyond the confines of diet culture.INSIGHTS:How Karen discovered Health at Every Size and Body Positivity What "health at every size" means. The lies about health and exercise that the fitness industry and diet culture would have us believe and how they hold us back How Karen has been using the quarantine to rediscover how she wants to make an impact in the world and how her business will be a reflection of that The connection between white supremacy and diet culture Importance of doing the work to dismantle white supremacy How to ditch the limitations that diet culture place on us The best place to find Karen is on Instagram, click on her Website and LinkedIn. If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Take a screenshot, share with your friends on social media, tag me (@iamrandilee), and let me know what your biggest takeaway was from this episode. I can't wait to connect with you. Follow Randi on Instagram and FacebookGrab your ticket for, Worthy, my next virtual retreat on July 26thSupport the show (http://paypal.me/islandrandi)

The Eden-Monaro By-Election will be held on July 4th. For those who follow Australian politics, this Federal seat is currently held by the Labor Member of the House of Representatives, Mike Kelly, who resigned on April 30th, 2020 due to ill health. The margin of the Federal seat is .9% to Labor. Eden-Monaro is known as a "bellwether seat", which means whichever Party wins the seat, determines the Government of the day. It has been that way from 1972 until 2016. But that didn't happy in 2016 when it swung to Labor but Labor didn't win Government. It's often the two major parties in Australia - Labor and Liberals - who put up candidates to run in elections. This time it would be no different. However, in recent years, Australia has seen the emergence of Independent candidates running in elections. And as more and more people become cynical about the current system, they are turning away from the major parties and placing their vote on others who were more accessible and representative. Can an independent like Karen Porter make a difference in this seat? July 4th is American Independence Day. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Karen Porter 4:14 Campaigning against the big machinery 5:43 Eden-Monaro Electorate 8:42 Karen's unique selling points 10:04 Stories that are not heard by the major parties 11:46 How Karen will resonate with the different communities and electorates 12:53 Eden-Monaro roads 14:54 What inspired you to run as an independent? 17:22 How Karen is campaigning 18:08 The size of the Eden-Monaro electorate 21:08 What are Karen's chances? 22:04 Supporters and mentors _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - linkedin.com/company/dawn INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

We know that our relationships are better when we communicate clearly. But many of us cut corners when it comes to artful communication. We send messages without opening a portal first. Or we lead with criticism rather than appreciation. So, what does artful communication look like? And how can we use it to build stronger relationships? Karen Solomon is an Image and Relationship Consultant who teaches men, women and couples the keys to confidence in the bedroom and the boardroom. A credentialed teacher with 20-plus years of experience providing image makeover and relationship coaching, Karen inspires clients to be their authentic, unadulterated selves. She is also the author of Sexy, Sassy & Starting Over: Recipes for a Sweet & Savory Life After Divorce. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Karen joins Emerald to explain how she was introduced to intimacy coursework and what facilitated her transition from mentoring young women to working with mature men, women and couples. She weighs in on why our pleasure is our responsibility, challenging us to ask for what we want in our personal and professional relationships. Listen in for Karen’s insight around the language of consent and learn how you can build connection using the three elements of artful communication. What You Will Learn Karen’s calling to support people in their relationships How Karen was introduced to intimacy coursework Karen’s evolution from mentoring young women to working with mature men, women and couples How to establish consent by opening a portal for communication The three elements of artful communication How we create conflict in relationships when we cut corners in communication Why our pleasure is OUR responsibility Connect with Karen Solomon Karen’s Website Email karen@karensolomon.com Resources Sexy, Sassy & Starting Over: Recipes for a Sweet & Savory Life After Divorce by Karen Solomon Margot Anand Lafayette Morehouse David Deida Coaches Training Institute New Media Summit Karen’s Relationship Real Talk Meetup Cuddle Party Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343  

This week’s episode of Good Girls Get Rich is brought to you by Uplevel Media CEO and LinkedIn expert, Karen Yankovich. In this episode, Karen discusses with Kami Guildner the importance of staying true to you. Kami Guildner believes that women’s voices matter. She’s a connector, storyteller, and business coach for women, and she’s also the host of Extraordinary Women Radio. #GoodGirlsGetRich We want to hear your thoughts on this episode! Leave us a message on Speakpipe or email us at info@karenyankovich.com.   About the Episode: For so many of us in our careers, we start off strong with a clear vision of where we’re going. Along the way, though, it’s easy to lose sight of that direction. It’s important, both for yourself and your business, that you stay true to who you are and clarify your goals. The Importance of Having One Message In your business, you should have only one, clearly-defined message. Imagine, for example, that you’re a podcaster. If the message of what you teach and stand for changes in each episode, your listeners are going to become confused. And a confused mind will not continue to follow you. This same principle applies to all businesses. Your customers need to know who you are and what you stand for. Your Mindset As you begin the process of re-clarifying your goals, know that your voice is important. Part of staying true to yourself is having the confidence to think of yourself in a way that will uplift and encourage you. Your mindset has a tremendous effect on your success. Start now to stay true to yourself, clarify your goals, and achieve the business of your dreams!   Episode Spotlights: Where to find everything for this week’s episode: karenyankovich.com/121 Introducing this episode’s guest, Kami Guildner (3:30) How Karen and Kami first met (7:33) The beauty of podcasting (13:28) Stay true to you (14:49) The kind of episodes that have the most downloads (16:36) Having the right mindset (20:51) The R Factor (23:43) How Kami supports people with business strategies (24:38) How Kami got started with Extraordinary Women Radio (27:37) How to find out more about Kami (29:51)   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Where you can find Kami Guildner Website Extraordinary Women Radio Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook Group LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram Learn more about She Podcasts Listen to the podcast episode with Jess and Elsie Join the Free LinkedIn Workshop Sign up for the She’s LinkedUp Masterclass Join my free Facebook Group if you have any questions about today’s episode   Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you’re moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you’ll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM You can also subscribe via Stitcher Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict

Karen Jones Meadows is a Producer, a Playwright and Screenwriter, an Actress, a Visual Artist, and a Practical Psychic. Karen utilizes her many healing gifts and talents, which include clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, and clair-empathic abilities to provide guidance for individuals, families, businesses, spiritual centers, civic and community organizations and social gatherings. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE: Karen wrote, acts in and tours internationally with the award - winning play she wrote called Harriet’s Return, which is based on the life of Harriet Tubman. How Karen overcame stuttering as a child. Many of us often sit in death and stay closed to the rebirth that leads to change. Dramas in our lives are supposed to help us grow, not keep us stuck in the drama. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS KAREN: What inspired you to become a Practical Psychic? What are your three guided “Alters That Alter” and how do they help people? How did a woman and a French horn teach you to trust the messages you were receiving? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/griefandrebirth/support

Meet Karen Gately.Karen is a passionate optimist with unwavering belief in the power of the human spirit. An author, speaker, advisor and educator in the fields of human performance and leadership, she brings a fresh perspective to what it takes to be a successful manager of people.Her approach is heavily influenced by the 25 years she spent training and teaching karate. And as a 3rd dan Black Belt she can be very persuasive when she needs to be! Karen really does have a lot to say too! Her insight and thought leadership is easily accessible being an author of two books, regular contributor to business and lifestyle publications and a frequent guest on national television and radio.This podcast is very timely given the current situation we are navigating with COVID-19 and the priority to keep our teams engaged whilst supporting their mental health.We chat about:How Karen’s Marshall Arts training influenced her leadershipWhere her strong belief in the human spirit came fromTips for getting through these uncertain and challenging timesTips for leaders to fuel their teams human spiritSit back and grab a coffee, there are a lot of tips shared.Link:Corporate DojoKaren Gately

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Karen Sherman: Author of Brick by Brick: Building Hope and Opportunity for Women Survivors Everywhere, and President of the Akilah Institute, Rwanda’s only women’s college. In this episode: Discover how Karen’s desire to effect change made her move to Rwanda with her family How Women for Women International empower women everywhere How Karen deepened her family relationships while managing her career Learn how Karen successfully transitions living in two different worlds How the Akilah Institute enables women to earn their own income The story of Teresa in Karen’s book, “Brick by Brick” How Karen’s book is a universal experience shared by most women The power of a story and how it can build your business Karen’s vision on the future of women worldwide and what she’s looking forward to next Karen Sherman, author of Brick by Brick: Building Hope and Opportunity for Women Survivors Everywhere, has spent her life advocating for women in war-torn and transitional countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Congo, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Kosovo, and the former Soviet Union. Throughout her 30-year career in global development, Sherman has met and interviewed thousands of women. Their remarkable stories of strength, courage, resilience, and resourcefulness fuel what she believes to be true: Championing women’s education and economic participation has the power to transform the lives of women and the future of families, communities, societies, and ultimately the world. Sherman has spent decades translating this belief into action, in field offices and boardrooms and with leaders at all levels, including heads of state, ambassadors, business leaders, academics, and non-governmental organizations. Sherman passionately speaks and writes about advancing women’s educational and economic opportunities. Currently, she serves as President of the Akilah Institute, Rwanda’s only women’s college, leading its strategy, growth, and partnerships. Prior to joining Akilah, Sherman was a senior executive at Women for Women International, an organization that helps women survivors of war to rebuild their lives. She began writing Brick by Brick during the year she spent living in Rwanda with her three sons to oversee the construction of a first-of-its-kind women’s opportunity center. Sherman is a sought-after speaker on global women’s issues and has been featured on BBC, CNBC Africa, Al Jazeera English, and Voice of America, and in numerous outlets including ABCNews.com, Council on Foreign Relations, Huffington Post, and Africa.com. She served as Executive Producer of The Other Side of War: Women’s Stories of Survival and Hope, published by National Geographic. She serves on the board of directors of Everywoman.org, promoting a global treaty to prevent violence against women. “There’s two things that make a fundamental difference for women and girls everywhere. One is an education and the second is the ability to earn income.” - Karen Sherman Discover more about Karen's works and passion on her websites here: Karen Sherman & Akila Institute. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter and Facebook. Check out Karen's book: Brick by Brick: Building Hope and Opportunity for Women Survivors Everywhere Let’s meet Karen Sherman! Karen Sherman Show Notes

Life changed in an instant when the plane that Karen Trolan was piloting, hit a downdraft and crashed. Thankfully, all onboard survived including her husband and daughter. Though Karen broke her back and is now a parapalegic, one thing that has not been broken is Karen’s amazing and adventurous spirit. You will not want to miss hearing how Karen’s zest for life continues despite difficult circumstances. Karen is a wife, mother of three, an inspirational author and speaker, a successful real estate agent and leader, a martial artist, a ski patroller, a first aid instructor, and the list goes on and on. She truly makes the choice, and has the attitude, of the title of her book, “I Can Still Do It.” She is encouraging others who are in her situation, or any difficult situation, to do the same. “Being in a wheelchair, I had no idea I could do any of the things I did before. Because really all the sports I did before, needs legs. The beauty is everything I did before, I can do today. Maybe adaptive, maybe different, but I still can do it.” “I think part of my personality is a giver, and I think me being involved, helping people and giving back, whether it’s real estate, search and rescue, that change of focus from myself to somebody else, is what really helped pull me through some of these trying times.” “I really think I’m very helped because it is my personality. I’m very positive driven. You know, we make choices and that’s the other part of it. Every day, every minute, we’re making choices. The glass is either half full or half empty- and I always want to choose the positives.” “To me, I can’t doesn’t exist. You know, find the try. I won’t is a negative word. Again, always always look for the positives and that’s a conscious choice.” In this episode, you will hear: - How Karen makes choices every day to live her life to the fullest - The blessings that have come from the crash - Her words of advice for anyone who is having a tough day Thank you so much for listening! Please subscribe to the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend. If you have a guest idea or want to connect with me, please visit my website www.clearchoices.live or find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Clear-Choices-104719800920939/. I am also available for speaking engagements. Other resources and links mentioned in this episode: Karen’s website and how you can order a copy of her book: https://icanstilldoit.com/  

This week’s episode of Good Girls Get Rich is brought to you by Uplevel Media CEO and LinkedIn expert, Karen Yankovich. In this episode, Karen interviews Veronique Cardon on the importance of taking care of your brain. Veronique Cardon, the creator of the CogniDiet Program, is a holistic nutritionist who teaches others how to rewire their brains, make their brains happy, and help them lose weight naturally. She shares with us how you can take care of your brain for greater productivity. #GoodGirlsGetRich We want to hear your thoughts on this episode! Leave us a message on Speakpipe or email us at info@karenyankovich.com.   About the Episode: A lot of people struggle with stress, not getting enough sleep, weight loss, and so many other things. And when people struggle with these things, it effects their productivity. I had the great joy of interviewing Veronique Cardon and learning what practices will help us take care of our brains and be more productive. We, as entrepreneurs, live hectic lives, so it’s important we be as productive as possible. But if our brain isn’t taken care of properly, our productivity will decrease. Here’s what Veronique says we should do to have a healthy brain. Nutrition Proper nutrition is essential to a healthy brain, and a healthy brain is a happy brain. Without proper nutrition, your brain can’t function at peak performance. In fact, of the most important nutrients you can give your brain is magnesium. So instead of pasta for lunch, how about a salad? Exercise We all know exercise keeps our bodies healthy, but did you know it also helps keep your brain healthy? One benefit of exercise for the brain is the release of endorphins. Endorphins not only make you feel good but also help your brain function better. Sleep  Another factor in keeping your brain happy and being more productive is getting enough sleep. Sleep isn’t a waste of time. It’s a free way to relax your mind and recharge your body. Without enough sleep, your brain won’t function at peak performance, which means you won’t reach maximum efficiency in your work. Trouble sleeping? Exercise during the day. Exercising helps you spend enough energy during the day so you can sleep at night. Also, limit your screen time at night. The light from your phone can reduce melatonin levels, so instead of scrolling through your social feed while lying in bed, read a book or practice meditation. As an entrepreneur, you have a lot of stress, and you need to function at maximum efficiency. The first step in achieving maximum efficiency is taking care of your brain.   Episode Spotlights: Where to find everything for this week’s episode: karenyankovich.com/109 Introducing this episode’s guest, Veronique (3:27) What Veronique says our brains need to be happy (6:31) What type of exercise Veronique recommends (12:17) Exercises for when time is limited (14:49) Why sleep is important for your brain (16:19) How Karen prevents her phone from keeping her awake (20:59) Veronique’s rule on keeping her phone and computer out of the bedroom (22:10) The hectic life of an entrepreneur (23:47) Tips on slowing down to meditate (25:46) How Veronique helps build healthy habits into people’s lives (28:37) How to find out more about Veronique (37:05)   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Sign up for the She’s LinkedUp program Where you can find Veronique: Website Book Speaker and Group Facilitator Email LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram Pinterest Book a mastermind session with Karen and receive a free consultation plan at karenyankovich.com/apply Join my free Facebook Group to share how you use LinkedIn and get support tips   Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you’re moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you’ll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM You can also subscribe via Stitcher Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict

A haunted weekend full of spirit communication experiments with Patrick and Karen A. Dahlman for Part Two of a special road trip to the Haunted Castle House in Brumley, Missouri. Experiments include the Estes Method, spirit box, Ouija, and the SLS camera. Visit BigSeance.com/157 for more info!   Other Listening Options Direct Download Link   In this episode: This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals – “Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth.” Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! :00 Episode Teaser :33 Intro 3:17 If you haven’t listened to Part One, do that now. In Part Two we cover the experiments. We were completely open to engaging in spirit communication the entire weekend. 4:00 A brief warning about this episode. 5:02 Pouring the tea! Today Patrick is drinking “The Warrior Tea” by the sponsor of today’s episode, Nuwati Herbals. 5:40 More background and history of the Haunted Castle House property, including possible builders, deaths in the home, and the medical doctors who practiced in the house while they made the place their home. 6:55 Sitting down in the parlor with Steve’s portal device. 10:20 A walkthrough of the house with the SLS camera, which in theory, shows spirit energy in the form of stick-like figures. Plus Karen gets pretty spooked! 12:22 The magical walk-in closet that connected Patrick’s room with Karen’s room. 15:50 More SLS camera, PLUS no one would have guessed how freaked out Karen would be during this walkthrough. 17:01 Karen’s dance off with the SLS camera figures. 20:05 More investigating 21:55 In the upstairs turret room, Karen sat down at the Ouija Board with Judy while Steve filmed with the SLS camera. Patrick and Steve witnessed some really interesting phenomena during their ouija session. 23:26 Karen and Judy get to see the same footage Patrick and Steve were watching. 27:38 After a good night’s sleep, the next morning Steve and Judy gave Patrick and Karen a tour around the property outside, including both graveyards, and the possible civil war campsite nearby in the backyard. Our new cat friend joined us the whole way. 28:50 Sasquatch, Dogman, Orbs, and UFOs. Too much? 33:14 Did Karen spot Bigfoot?! 33:40 Steve and Judy have a rule about scaring each other. 34:05 On the second night of their stay, Patrick introduced the “Estes Method” to the rest of the group. 35:13 Karen was up first for the Estes Method. From the very beginning, a medical theme was noticed. 38:05 A battle theme seems to show up as well. 47:03 How Karen felt about the session. And Steve is up next! And right off the bat, Patrick’s name is called out! And the medical and battlefield themes continue. And eight? 6:55 What’s that sound? Is someone in the house with us? 1:00:00 False Alarm 1:01:10 “Fat cookie” 1:02:16 “Death.” “I’m dead.” 1:05:00 A dangerous story from the battlefield 1:08:48 Steve talks about his experience with the Estes Method. 1:12:17 It’s Judy’s turn. The medical theme continues, and Patrick’s name is called out once again, as well as Judy. 1:13:56 Judy hands off the headphones to Patrick for the final Estes Method session. 1:17:22 The next morning Patrick and Karen drove back to Saint Louis in the snow, and it was NOT fun. 1:18:57 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:19:49 Outro 1:21:53   For more on the Haunted Castle House Haunted Castle House Part One - Episode #156 HauntedCastleHouse.com Facebook Haunted Castle House on The Dead Files Patrick's PART ONE and PART TWO videos from The Haunted Castle House road trip.    The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!   

Workshops are one of the best and top client attracting methods that constantly recommend and that is because when Karen was a health coach, she actually grew her practice using workshops. In fact, starting out with 0 email list subscribers, Karen built her email list to more than 2,000 ideal client subscribers, booking discovery calls and enrolling clients into her coaching program on a regular basis… all thanks to workshops! In this episode, we're sharing the power that workshops can bring to your client attracting strategies even if you don't have a big email list. All you really need is at least one good workshop!   After listening, you'll know: Why workshops are such a great client attracting method to grow your email list and consistently enroll new clients in your programs How Karen built her health coaching practice mostly using workshops The 3 main reasons workshops work so great How to create workshops that attract the right clients so you're building your community of ideal clients   If you're ready to start building your list with ideal client subscribers and consistently enroll new clients using workshops, this one's for you!   Links/Resources mentioned on the show: Karen's Done-For-You Wellness Workshops – Use coupon code NEWYEAR at checkout for 40% off!   Links to Resources: Wellness Business Insider's Club Karen's Facebook Group Karen's Instagram Kathleen's Facebook Group Kathleen's Instagram The Wellness Business Podcast Facebook Page The Wellness Business Podcast Instagram

Growing your business doesn’t ALWAYS have to be a struggle and fight. I want to share with you how to grow your business with ease and exactly how I did so too!   This week’s episode of Good Girls Get Rich is brought to you by Uplevel Media CEO and LinkedIn expert, Karen Yankovich. In this episode, Karen reflects on the past 100 episodes and how she niching down and simplifying her business has proven to grow her business exponentially with ease. Karen shares multiple personal accounts on how she got to be where she is at how she grew her business with ease and how you can get started with doing so too!   #GoodGirlsGetRich We want to hear your thoughts on this episode! Leave us a message on Speakpipe or email us at info@karenyankovich.com.   About the Episode: Read the blog for this episode at karenyankovich.com/100 Read the transcript for this episode at karenyankovich.com/100transcript   Episode Spotlights: Where to find everything for this week’s episode: karenyankovich.com/100 Terry’s review of the podcast (1:32) What Karen learned from starting her podcast to now (2:51) How Karen discovered that niching down leads to more success (5:17) What Karen is setting her intentions for in 2020 (10:10) The effects on Karen’s personal life from niching down (16:42) How to get started on simplifying your business with more success (19:42) Make a general business plan for each business (22:57) Figuring out the pricing associated with each task (25:00) Having your business support your ideal and dream life (27:08) What Karen teaches her clients to start this process (28:19) Recap the plan to building your empire with ease (29:33) Karens free tool that can help you dream bigger in 2020 (31:05) Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Get the free download for this episode at karenyankovich.com/100download Share your worksheet in our free Facebook Group and engage directly with Karen Join the waitlist Karen’s brand new, free challenge at linkedinprofilechallenge.com Sign up for She’s Linked Up! The best and most powerful way to own what you’re good at and explode your business using LinkedIn.  Karen’s expert LinkedIn services: karenyankovich.com/linkedin-services  Follow me on Instagram for more content Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on twitter. Click here to tweet some love!   If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you’re moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you’ll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM You can also subscribe via Stitcher Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict  

Everyone can find 5 minutes a day… how about if those 5 minutes were focused on how to achieve success?   This week’s episode of Good Girls Get Rich is brought to you by Uplevel Media CEO and LinkedIn expert, Karen Yankovich. In this episode, Karen interviews Karen Briscoe on how to achieve success in only 5 minutes a day.   Karen Briscoe is the creator of the transformative "5 Minute Success" concept.  Her books Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed and Commit to Get Leads:  66 Day Challenge® offer a combination of information and inspiration delivered through memorable stories.     Karen is the host of the “5 Minute Success” podcast which has ranked #1 on Overcast most recommended in the business category.  The show has an amazing array of guests who achieve success at a high level. She speaks on a national and local level on the “Best of 5 Minute Success.” Further, she has completed the John Maxwell Team Certification Program for Coaching, Speaking, and Training.                                   Karen is the principal owner of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) with Keller Williams. The HBC Group has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 250 Top Realtor® teams in the United States. Since 1977, HBC Group has sold over 1,500 homes valued at over $1.5 billion. The team consistently sells over 100 residential properties annually ranging from multi-million dollar luxury estates to condominiums and townhomes. #GoodGirlsGetRich We want to hear your thoughts on this episode! Leave us a message on Speakpipe or email us at info@karenyankovich.com.   About the Episode:   Read the blog for this episode at karenyankovich.com/097 Read the transcript for this episode at karenyankovich.com/097transcript Episode Spotlights:   Where to find everything for this week’s episode: karenyankovich.com/097 Intro to todays episode (1:34) Background on Karen Briscoe (3:12) Karen’s journey from her real-estate background to where she is now (4:38) How Karen’s background led her to become a thought leader (8:54) How Karen’s background led her to double her real-estate success (10:53) The concept of flipping time and 5 minute success that Karen created (12:45) Where to start with 5 minute success (23:13) Keys to flipping time and achieving success in 5 minutes (29:31) The first steps to take in becoming more successful (32:57) Karen’s 7 Day Quick Start to Success for Realtors and where to find Karen (34:51)   Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   Karen Yankovich’s episode featured on the 5 Minute Success with Karen Briscoe Karen Briscoes 7 Day Quick Start  Where to find Karen Briscoe: Website Facebook Facebook Group Karen’s Instagram 5 Minute Success Instagram 80x80 Movement Instagram LinkedIn Join the waitlist for my LinkedIn Profile Challenge at linkedinprofilechallenge.com Events Karen will be attending and speaking at: karenyankovich.com/events Karen’s expert LinkedIn services: karenyankovich.com/linkedin-services  Join my free Facebook Group to share how you use LinkedIn and get support tips Follow me on Instagram for more content Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on twitter. Click here to tweet some love!   If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you’re moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you’ll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM You can also subscribe via Stitcher Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict  

On this episode of Stories Behind The Grind, listen to my conversation with Dr. Karen Sutherland, who currently leads the social media and public relations disciplines at the University of the Sunshine Coast, and brings with her over 20 years marketing experience.   We discuss how to build trust and integrity in your business to develop long term customer relationships, how to best deal with negative feedback from online and in person reviews, and how to build engagement with your audience   Also discover:   How Karen started into marketing Marketing lessons Karen learned form working with social enterprises  Importance of authenticity and knowing the brand's story for small business owners Karen's advice to those who struggle to put themselves out there and communicate their story How to build engagement How to Break through the noise On building relationships vs selling Building trust with the people you work with Thoughts on social media as we head into 2020 How to respond when your business is being attacked by a competitor or a disgruntled customer who left negative feedback How best to Manage feedback Karen's definition of the grind   Links: Karen on Facebook Karen on Twitter  Karen on Instagram  Karen on LinkedIn  Karen's website 

  Life can sometimes be hard; I think we can all agree on that. But nothing can compare to hearing a doctor say to you, "Your son has a brain tumor." My guest on today's episode is Karen DeBonis and her family's life was forever changed when their son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Karen and I talk about her journey from a woman who couldn't stand up for herself to a woman who became her son's staunchest advocate. As an adult, Karen had some hard truths that she had to accept. Her journey is one of ultimate courage and strength. In this episode, we chat about: How Karen’s childhood shaped her adult life and agreeable nature. Her moment of clarity; her paradigm shift from being agreeable to finding her voice. Her son, Matt’s, story. A mother’s instinct: knowing that something was wrong with her son, despite what her pedestrian was saying. Learning to stand up for herself. Mom-turned-mentor. Post-traumatic growth. “The weak are stronger than the strong.” Karen’s message may not be for the strong woman. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 2. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go  

Karen Briscoe is the creator of the 5 Minute Success Concept. She regularly speaks on a national and local level on the best of 5 Minute Success. Furthermore, she is the host of the weekly 5 Minute Success podcast which has an amazing array of guests who achieve success at a high level in business and life. She has completed the John Maxwell Team Certification Program for Coaching, Speaking, and Training. Karen is a frequent guest on other podcasts that focus on entrepreneurial success and motivation, as well as real estate related topics.  She is a contributing author to real estate media outlets INMAN and Real Trends. Links and Resources from this Episode For transcriptions and additional information on this episode go to https://betterwealth.libsyn.com/ or check out Caleb at https://www.betterwealthsolutions.com/ Connect with Karen Briscoe http://www.5minutesuccess.com/  karen@5minutesuccess.com  https://www.facebook.com/groups/5minutesuccess/ https://www.instagram.com/5_minute_success/ https://twitter.com/5MinuteSuccess https://www.linkedin.com/company/5-minute-press/ Get Your Free Copy of The AND Asset https://www.andasset.com/book Show Notes The greatest asset is yourself - 4:50 What is 5-minute success? - 5:13 Being busy is a sign of being productive - 6:26 It is a modern idea that we do not have enough time - 6:44 Time is a creative thing - 6:59 Not having time is saying that you do not want to do something - 7:03 The energy and intentionality of the use of time - 7:39 We need to start with the most important thing - 9:44 Put yourself first - 11:22 Having clarity of want we want - 12:20 How Karen met her husband - 16:13 When the success started to happen - 18:33 Commercial real estate and success - 19:11 Near-death experiences - 23:16 5-minute success and being productive with time - 24:02 What changes behavior are habits - 28:11 The best way to have success - 30:26 Talking about properties and leverage - 34:20 What is Better Wealth for Karen? - 36:04 Having a value mentality - 37:10 Laura's answer for the Legacy Question - 38:30 Love the life that you are living - 41:10 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher

This week’s guest is the most amazing, extraordinary woman who is so creative, so visual and such a genius with words and putting together stories that will make your heart feel like it’s being heard. Her name is Karen Salmansohn and she used to be an amazing creative director in advertising working with celebrities like Jon Stewart, Goldie Hawn, Madonna, Tony Robbins, and so many more. She had this incredible advertising career but it wasn’t enough for her plus it was a very, very aggressive environment so she decided to leave in her late 20s and started her full-time career in writing. Let me just say that it took a  lot of belief and courage on her part because her advertising career was quite successful, she’s behind some highly successful and memorable advertising campaigns you’d likely recognize and remember. But she started on this journey of writing books and selling millions of copies. I can’t wait for you to listen to this conversation as we talk about relationships, partners, having children late in life and what we can learn from the zig-zags (as she calls them) and where they lead us if we let them. She’s a woman that goes after her dreams and she’s unstoppable.  “We zig-zag our way to happiness.” ~ Karen Salmansohn If you are looking for ways to turn your challenges and losses into learning opportunities and launching pads, this conversation is not to be missed! I hope the one thing you will take with you is that, just like Karen said to slow down in sharing our vulnerabilities and to use our maturity that comes with age to explore our worlds and our future. I’m inspired by her and impressed by her abilities. I’m excited to watch her movies. If you want something in your life, go out and get it just like Karen did. I’d love to hear what you think of this conversation and how you see it translating to your own life. Where are the zig-zags in your life leading you next? Be sure to comment below or connect with me on Instagram to tell me all about it.   More About Karen Salmansohn Karen Salmansohn is a best selling self-help book author and award-winning designer with about 2 million books sold nationally and internationally. She is the founder of notsalmon.com, a popular personal development site, which offers books and video courses on topics including anxiety, toxic people, emotional eating, relationships, meditation, and happiness. Her website also includes many of her viral quote posters that she writes and designs.  You can connect with Karen via her website, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. In This Episode, We Talk About How Karen and Christina came to know each other Why Christina thinks Karen is a genius Karen’s story in advertising and how she decided to leave If you took psychology today and MAD magazine and put them in a blender, you’d get Karen’s work Why Karen describes herself as “spiritual logical” How she got her first novel into the hands of Marissa Tomei Her story of starting to work in Hollywood in writing and how it became similar to advertising She has now written over 40 books! Why Christina hopes Karen will continue writing screenplays and how movies and television can be so healing How she has been breaking ground since the 90s Karen’s personal story of loss - pain, rejection, sorrow, loss Her story of becoming a mother later in life - had her son at age 50 The Universe rewards the decisive She is responsible for 3 weddings, 4 children, and millions of orgasms! The story behind her book called Prince Harming How you can be so smart that you become stupid - talking yourself out of things you already know Why she feels that everything has happened exactly as it needed to Karen’s experience with having her work stolen How she’s learned from experience - slower at letting people into my life How she shares her stories to help others while still maintaining boundaries and privacy How she started to come out of the wave of loss she experienced The idea that happiness happens in a zigzag and her overriding belief for why we are here on this planet Karen’s mindset around challenges now How Karen would describe where she is at currently - awake, intentional, slow What she is teaching her son and what he is teaching her And so much more! Things We Mention In This Episode Website: www.notsalmon.com Book: Instant Calm by Karen Salmansohn Book: How to Succeed in Business Without a Penis by Karen Salmansohn Book: How To Be Happy, Dammit by Karen Salmansohn Article: Prince Harming Syndrome by Karen Salmansohn Workshop: Join Christina at The Omega Institute for Life Reentry After Loss Book: Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen Newsletter - Message In a Bottle: Sign up for Christina’s weekly inspiration  And it would mean the world to me if you’d leave a rating and review on iTunes. I’d love to know what you think of the podcast and how I can make it better for you. Plus iTunes podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. You can leave a review right here. Please continue the conversation with me @dearlifepodcast on Instagram.

Karen Mangia, author of Success With Less, shares how she learned she could achieve more by taking things off her plate. And host Keith McArthur speaks with fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter about building your own health entourage. 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 Purchase 18 Steps to Own Your Life HERE Purchase Winning Resolutions HERE Episode 75 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [XX] Featured interview with Karen Mangia Karen Mangia is author of Success With Less: Releasing Obligations and Discovering Joy. She calls herself a recovering overachiever. In this conversation, Keith and Karen discuss: Karen's search for a diagnosis for her mystery illness How a relentless doctor finally diagnosed the root cause How Karen's will to get better helped her learn to prioritize Karen's three-step program: Pause, Ponder and Prioritize Why Karen calls herself a "recovering overachiever" [24:05] Karen's Instruction Manual 1. What are the habits you maintain every day to stay happy and healthy? Start each day with pressed green juice Connect at least each day with one of the people in her life that matters most  2. What personal development book do you recommend? Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses and Relationships that All of us Have to Give up To Move Forward by Dr. Henry Cloud 3. Favorite personal mantra / inspirational quote "To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." --- Ralph Waldo Emerson 4. What's your one guilty pleasure? Salty, crunchy snacks 5. When your time comes, how do you want to be remembered?  Having been a great friend, a great ally and a great advocate Where to find Karen Website: SuccessWithLess.net Twitter: @successwithless and @KarenMangia [29:20] Fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter on Building  a Fitness Entourage Kathleen Trotter is author of Finding Your Fit: A Compassionate Trainer's Guide to Making Fitness a Lifelong Habit In this conversation, Keith and Kathleen discuss: The importance of building a team of people who have your back The three members of a health entourage Fitness Buddy Accountability Nutrition Buddy Where to find Kathleen: KatheenTrotter.com Instagram: KathleenTrotterFitness Twitter: KTrotterFitness Facebook: KathleenTrotter

“It’s the story of you. The days of us starting a job at 20 and retiring from it are over.”  “I want you to love to do find what you would do if no one paid you and build your life and business from that place.”   Karen Yankovich A profitable digital and social media strategy starts with a strong personal brand, and LinkedIn is the place to achieve this goal. As a LinkedIn Evangelist, Karen Yankovich teaches businesses how to tap into the authentic, recurring revenue stream that emerges from this platform. Together, with her clients, they capitalize on this tool for long-lasting, business-altering results. Take the first steps towards putting yourself on the success track to LinkedIn mastery with her free video series: LinkedInProfileTips.com Women in Transition Focus in LinkedIn It’s all about building relationships How Karen helps people to best use LinkedIn Your LinkedIn profile is the story of you, not your business. Help on how to address what to do if you are returning to the workforce after many years What to do if you want someone to write your LinkedIn profile, Karen’s company can help. Create the story of you How to combat being underemployed, where to start What do you want your life to look like? You don’t have to feel alone, reach out for that help Don’t worry about the gaps Be who you are on your LinkedIn profile Look at volunteering in a different way Position yourself for the job you want, to hook the people you want to work with Ice cream:  black raspberry and vanilla fudge Song: David Cassidy, Bobby Sherman, Donny Osmond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsMONykezJM How to get in touch with Karen Yankovich: www.KarenYankovich.com/join  Services provided by Karen’s Group Coaching, Mastermind, LinkedIn & PR, Levels of Strategy mix and match so people get the best 1:1 service from Karen. Good Girls Get Rich Podcast https://karenyankovich.com/ Social Media Marketing Consultant   This episode is sponsored by DeClutter By Deirdre, A Senior Move Management Company. Helping You and Your Loved Ones DeClutter, Move & Live a Fuller Life. Look at my website and contact me to work together www.DeClutterByDeirdre.com  or DeClutterByDeirdre@gmail.com  Download~Like~Positive Review Magnificent Aging Thank you for listening, I appreciate you!

Thinking about starting a podcast? Well you’re in luck! I’m speaking with the podcast experts today to tell you the 3 things you need to know before starting a podcast and more!   This week’s episode of Good Girls Get Rich is brought to you by Uplevel Media and CEO and founder, Karen Yankovich. This week Karen reviews Elsie Escobar and Jessica Kupferman, creators of She Podcasts break down 3 things you need to know before you start a podcast and more!   Elsie Escobar works in the cross-section of technology, digital media & holistic living with a heavy bias on podcast production and the creative use of audio. She is co-founder of She Podcasts and Podcasting School For Women with Jessica Kupferman. Her services include Digital Media Strategy and Development with a strong podcasting focus and creating powerful innovative digital media strategies that build community.   Jessica Kupferman is the co-founder of She Podcasts and the Podcasting School for Women, who has been featured on The Social Media Examiner, Entrepreneur.com, TMZ, and Entrepreneur On Fire and many more. Jessica is a connection and influence consultant who helps content creators go deeper with their audience and connect, in order to create greater influence as a business strategy      #GoodGirlsGetRich We want to hear your thoughts on this episode! Leave us a message on Speakpipe or email us at info@karenyankovich.com.   Read all about today's episode at karenyankovich.com/079 Episode Spotlights: Our reviewer of the week (2:30) Head to Speakpipe to leave an audio review! Interview intro with Jess and Elsie (4:46) What brought Elsie and Jessica to podcasting originally (6:35) How Karen’s blog changed her business (9:00) How podcasting and public speaking intertwine (11:01) What made Elsie a better podcast speaker (13:43) The importance of having a podcast in your business (17:01) What led Karen to start her podcast (20:16) What brought Elsie and Jess together to start their business (21:19) How they were able to monetize their business (27:45) The resources that Elsie and Jess offer under She Podcasts (29:28) Value vs. cost of starting a podcast (34:01) Dealing with sponsors (38:37) Challenges with selling your business through your podcast (40:43) Jess’s brand new project to support women in podcasting (43:10) Last minute notes and tips for podcasting (54:02) How to find Elsie and Jess’s podcast and business (57:20) How to position your podcast and your brand (57:41) Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Join my free LinkedIn workshops and webinars every Tuesday at freelinkedinworkshop.com Join our free Facebook group to talk all things LinkedIn and support for your business Event’s that Karen will be at coming up soon Marie Forleo’s B-School where Elsie and Jess met Jess and Elsie’s affordable She Podcasts Super Squad Patreon course Get your tickets to the She Podcast’s Live conference coming up in October Connect with me on LinkedIn! Join my free Facebook Group to share how you use LinkedIn and get support tips Follow me on Instagram for more content Free video series on quick tips to start making money on LinkedIn   Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on twitter. Click here to tweet some love!   If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you’re moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you’ll get a shout out on the show! Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM You can also subscribe via Stitcher Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict  

Have you ever considered a career in the field of research development? While it’s a relatively new field in academia, there are some amazing leaders like Dr. Karen Eck who are making significant progress.  Karen is the Assistant Vice President for Research at Old Dominion University (ODU). In her role at ODU, Karen interfaces with internal and external entities in support of research development and policy, research strategic planning and partnerships, and regional and other initiatives on behalf of the Office of Research.  In 2015 Dr. Eck was elected to the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) Board of Directors and currently serve as President. Before joining ODU, Karen was the biomedical Grants Officer at McGill University in the Office of the Vice-Principal for Research and International Relations. She has presented numerous talks and workshops on grant writing, peer review, team science and foundation funding, including developing a webinar series on the National Institutes of Health for the Canadian Association of University Research Administrators (CAURA). Karen is fluent in French and studied and worked in a French-speaking environment for over ten years.  Dr. Eck received her B.A. in Psychology and French from Indiana University in 1992 and her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Kent State University in 1998.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [1:00] Mark introduces his guest, Dr. Karen Eck.  [2:50] What is research development, how did it get started?  [5:00] The difference between research development and standard development?  [6:40] How Karen got started with research development.  [9:30] Karen talks about how bilingualism has assisted her in her career.  [13:50] Applying for and winning a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant.  [19:20] Who should pursue a career in research development?  [23:30] How the field of research development has evolved.  Connect with Dr. Karen Eck Karen on LinkedIn Old Dominion University Resources & People Mentioned The Tipping Point U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) What is research development?  What is research development (RD)? Research development includes a set of strategic, proactive, catalytic, and capacity-building activities designed to facilitate individual faculty members, teams of researchers, and central research administrations in attracting extramural research funding, creating relationships, and developing and implementing strategies that increase institutional competitiveness.  Research development professionals like Dr. Karen Eck initiate and cultivate key partnerships throughout the institutional research sector and between institutions. The goal of research development is to encourage competitive individual and team research. Research development includes a broad spectrum of activities that vary by institution. Dr. Eck has played a vital role during her career exploring aspects of RD, such as funding opportunity identification, grant proposal development, and interaction with funding agencies.  Who should get involved in the research development field?  Is a career in research development right for you? As the RD field continues to grow, we’ll need more talented leaders like Dr. Eck to continue the critical work. If you want to work in a field that builds collaboration and fuels competitiveness - research development would be a good fit. According to Dr. Eck, research development professionals should be proficient strategists and talented connectors.  From bringing teams together and crafting a singular message to reaching out to other institutions and building a coalition - research development professionals need to be good connectors. While many of the skills needed to excel in research development can be acquired and cultivated - there will be some researchers who will find this field a perfect fit right away. If you’d like to learn more about research development - connect with Dr. Eck or visit the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) website.  Hear more about Karen’s journey in research development and how bilingualism has helped her career by listening to her full conversation with Mark on this episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On YouTube: http://bit.ly/BSConTV On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17 Subscribe to When Science Speaks on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher

In this episode, I’ve invited Karen Kenney to share her wisdom as a spiritual mentor, writer, and storyteller about how to get out of your own way and go from feeling victimized in life to feeling empowered. Having overcome great adversity herself after her mother was murdered, she teaches how to shift the narrative of your life story and let go of self-limiting beliefs you can make room for happiness and peace. Karen draws on guidance from her spiritual team and her knowledge as a long-time student of A Course in Miracles to help people find “Fearless Flow” and transition from their story to their glory! More about Karen: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also been a certified yoga teacher since 2001 and is a Gateless Writing Teacher. Karen (also known as “KK”) grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature program: "Your Story to Your Glory" helps people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization - so they can write a new kick-ass story - from an inner place of power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads transformational retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY. Karen is the host of podcast & videocast The Karen Kenney Show and is currently at work on her memoir. You can learn more and connect with Karen at: www.karenkenney.com. In this episode, Lisa and Karen share: How Karen shares her story of adversity to help others not feel victimized What Karen has learned from A Course in Miracles that she now teaches to others How our beliefs impact our sense of freedom and safety What it means to live your life in “Fearless Flow” How to draw on the power of a spiritual team and how to build your own How Karen responds to criticism from a place of love (even when it’s hard) The impact that having clear story has on your business and brand How our “individual curriculum” can influence our life’s work Why it’s important to have a dedicated daily spiritual practice     Free Gift:Download Karen’s free gift called “Guide to Building Your Spiritual Team” - www.karenkenney.com/freebie Resources:Easy Legal Steps - download the first book chapter free! Mentions:   Course in Miracles

On today's episode, we are joined by Karen Walker, Chief Marketing Officer at Cisco.Specific topics to be covered in this episode: How Karen has transformed Cisco's marketing function since becoming CMO in 2015 The importance of authenticity and purpose in B2B, including the differences (or lack thereof) between how buying decisions are made in B2B and B2C environments Cisco's Bridge to Possible initiative How individuals sharing their own stories is a more powerful message than something delivered directly from a brand -- with supporting metrics How Cisco encourages and amplifies individual experiences within their content What's next for the Cisco team Karen's tips on how to become a more authentic marketer, no matter the buyer Be sure to stay subscribed for more content and thought leadership like this, and do please leave a rating and review on iTunes if you like what you hear.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe on Spotify.Follow Authentic Influence on Twitter.Reach out to Adam Conner on LinkedIn. You can also reach him via email at adam.conner@govivoom.comLearn more about Vivoom here. Vivoom is a consumer activation platform empowering brands to turn their prospects and customers into a network of authentic influencers.Enjoy!Music: "Streetview" by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Continuing our themes of health and nutrition from the last few episodes, Michelle and Andrew have invited a guest who isn’t just critical of our society’s intake—she has reason to believe it’s the key ingredient in our public health and nutrition crisis, one that needs to be reassessed if we’re to all live cleaner lives. Karen Davis is a practicing dental hygienist, author, consultant, and founder of Cutting Edge Concepts, where she uses presentations to provide dental teams with inspiration, guidance and the tools they need to succeed. Her latest course is on the negative and pervasive effects of sugar in our food and drink and why we need to cut down on sugar consumption across the board. In this episode, Karen discusses the personal experiences that prompted her campaign against unnecessary sugar, explores the cover-up that led to so much sugar being pumped into our food to begin with, and suggests ways patients and health care providers alike can reduce their sugar intake. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts:   - How Karen’s husband and daughter prompted her to focus on the effects of sugar for her latest course. - Why it takes constant effort and mindfulness to avoid sugar. - Becoming a “label detective” so you can stay on top of ingredients that might negatively impact you. - Why of all the sugars, you need to watch out for Fructose the most. - How the low-fat craze of the 1970s ended up putting even more sugar into our diets—and the cover-up behind it! - The challenge of getting people to give up sugar, and the simple way you can start tapering down yourself.  - What measures are being taken to regulate sugar intake?  - Karen’s method for managing sugar intake with her own patients. - Find out which conferences you can meet up with Karen at this year. QUOTES: “If you ask me why I teach on sugar it’s because I learned the hard way.” “With one choice at the beginning of my day I was already exceeding the sugar recommendations.” “Sugar is a toxin, it’s poisonous to our health.”  “You don’t have to search very far to find some alternatives if you want to ‘spice up’ your water.” “I just encourage everyone to start somewhere and by all means, health care professionals, we gotta start with ourselves.” “We really can step into that space and make a difference patient by patient.” LINKS: Karen’s homepage: http://karendavis.net/ Karen’s email: karen@karendavis.net Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! Approved Pace Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit Approval Does Not Imply Acceptance By A State Or Provincial Board of Dentistry Or AGD Endorsement. 1/1/18- 12/31/19 Provider #373236 Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/   AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/   AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists   AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca  

Karen is a Master Financial Coach that has coached people with a variety of money issues; from just $500 in debt to $800,000 in debt. She has coached folks with up to 86 credit cards and taught them how to pay down and pay off those credit cards in record time. Karen’s mission is to inspire others to rid themselves of debt and build wealth. She encourages others to break the shackles of debt and gives valuable insight into building wealth so they can experience financial freedom! Karen has purchased properties for $4,800 and sold them for $52,000! What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Karen has worked to help people overcome their debt, after a career as a registered nurse Karen shares how she has helped people with debt ranging from $400 in total debt to $800,000, as well as a family that had to conquer an astounding 86 credit cards Why a lack of self-control is the biggest driver of excessive debt, due to impulse buying and opening accounts we don’t need Why what you’re doing with the money you’re making is far more important for amassing wealth than the level of your salary Why a functional budget is the key to taking control of your money, allowing you to control where it goes rather than wonder where it went How Mitch bought his first 100 houses on credit cards, and what steps he took to manage the debt he incurred Karen explains the “penny wise and dollar dumb” mistakes she has seen in some of her clients when trying to manage their finances How to build and grow your wealth using your 401k, IRA, stocks and bonds and other financial tools How Karen uses real estate as a great method of growing her wealth and investing money earned from her businesses What advice Karen would share with people who are losing sleep at night over the debt they have accumulated How Karen studied under Dave Ramsey’s financial system and then developed her own debt management methods Resources: REInvestorSummit.com/DemolishDebt REinvestorSummit.com/Grow TimTip #7 REInvestorSummit.com/100 REInvestorSummit.com/101

Today we welcome Karen Newell to the show! Karen is the co-founder of Sacred Acoustics, alongside Eben Alexander (listen to our episode with him here), an author, and empowers others in their journeys of self-discovery. There’s so much that goes into sound, spirituality, and consciousness, and Karen does an incredible job at teaching and helping us understand it all. She shares how to enter and engage your own consciousness in order to connect to inner guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness and develop intuition. In our conversation we talk about what people experience when they incorporate binaural beats to their daily practice, the spiritual connection that is created when listening to the sounds, and the different types of brain waves we experience. Karen also shares with us her thoughts on using sound and tone for ADD and ADHD, and we hear all about Karen’s book, Living in a Mindful Universe.   We also talk about… How Karen began using sound in her meditations Meeting her different spirit guides + connecting with them Astral traveling + out of body experiences Why we chant and om in yoga practice Stored emotional trauma   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: sacredacoustics.com Youtube: Sacred Acoustics   Read: Living In A Mindful Universe   yourpodcastpro.com   Upcoming Events: March 26th: Rachel Rosen Event College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com    Hotline : 1 (424) 272-1853   Sponsors: Buffy | Go to www.buffy.co use code ALMOST30 for $20 off Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order. Visit thrivemarket.com/almost30 peep and purchase our morning ritual essentials! Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

This week’s revolutionary is, Karen Mulhauser. Karen is the President of Mulhauser and Associates. Karen’s worked as a leader, advocate and consultant for over 30 years. She’s held various leadership roles at a number of non-profit organizations advocating for women’s rights, abortion rights, education, voting rights, peace and equality. Known for being a master of coalition building and collaboration, a space she says she works best in, she’s also the founder of America's Impact, Consulting Women, LLC, Trusted Sources and helped form the Women’s Information Network (WIN).Karen takes on us a journey through her life, her path as a leader and her passion for this work. She’s a testament to being open to life, the power of community and, as she says, “knowing what you care about and what keeps you up at night.” Throughout her life, Karen has allowed her career to evolve with her passions and she encourages us to “take advantage of opportunity, take some risks and find the community you want to be with.” The recipe for this totally fascinating (unplanned) life.Some Questions I Ask:About Karen’s experience with the disconnect of between being taught she could do anything and the reality of the substantial challenges? (2:47)How Karen overcame her shyness? (11:18)What tips did Karen share during a speech about self care, taking care of yourself in your professional life? (21:39)How did WIN come to be? (29:34)About a time when Karen felt like she experienced a failure,how she overcame that and found success? (43:40)In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Karen, and 3 other students, convinced their college to give them co-op credit for hitchhiking around the Mediterranean - an experiential learning experience (6:43)In 1967/68: some questions her students asked about sexuality, consent, contraception and abortion (13:02)That risk and failure are inherent to success (22:41)WIN’s 30th Anniversary and NARAL’s 50th Anniversary (33:10)Compelling Voter Registration Messaging (42:43)Host: JIllian FosterGuest: Karen MulhauserResources:NARALWIN See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor guest hosts and interviews Karen Litzy on her journey to become a leader of the physical therapy profession. Karen Litzy, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist, speaker, owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, host of the podcast Healthy Wealthy & Smart and creator of the Women in Physical Therapy Summit. In this episode, we discuss: -How Karen started her career in New York City -The importance of relationship building to grow your practice -Why you should say yes to things that align with your values -A sneak peek at the Strictly Business Mastermind -And so much more!   Resources: Karen Litzy Twitter Karen Litzy Instagram  Karen Litzy Facebook FOTO Outcomes Summit, use the discount code LITZY   For more information on Karen: Dr. Karen Litzy, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist, speaker, owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, host of the podcast Healthy Wealthy & Smart and creator of the Women in Physical Therapy Summit.   Through her work as a physical therapist she has helped thousands of people overcome painful conditions, recover from surgery and return to their lives with family and friends.   She has been a featured speaker at national and international events including the International Olympic Committee Injury Prevention Conference in Monaco, the Sri Lanka Sports and Exercise Medicine Conference, and various American Physical Therapy Association conferences.   Karen has been featured in magazines and websites like Redbook, Women’s Running, Martha Stewart Living, Family Circle, Health.com and CafeMom. She has been a guest on several podcasts including Entrepreneur On Fire, Hack the Entrepreneur, and The Healing Pain Podcast. She lives in New York City.   For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University’s Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, “Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives,” has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled “Injury Prevention for Dancers,” is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt   Read the full transcript below: Jenna Kantor:                00:00                Hello, this is Jenna Kantor interviewing for Healthy, Wealthy and Smart. And I am here with the founder, the original Mama Jamma, Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Karen. And I am going to be a major fan girl. No apologies for this at all because I've been wanting to interview Karen for a long time because she is just one of the most inspirational people in physical therapy. And I would say honestly amongst women and physical therapy, the leadership that you take is absolutely incredible and I appreciate you agreeing to coming on. So thank you. Karen Litzy:                                           Well thank you. And I think this is the first time I've been interviewed on my own podcast. I think so unless you count the time Bronnie Thompson was asking me questions and made me cry. But for the most part, this is definitely the first time. Jenna Kantor:                00:51                Not a meltdown in this one. Well what I'm really excited about as so anybody who is a fan of Karen lets you see all that she does. This is to really learn about her backstory and also how possible it is to get to where she is at now. So one thing we were talking about the other day, Karen, as you were saying, how you moved to New York and you knew no one, I would love for you to expand upon that and how you took those steps to knowing everyone. Karen Litzy:                                           Well, so when I first moved to New York, I knew my roommate because we had gone to high school together and maybe two other people that we went to high school with. And what I decided to do when I first moved to New York is I couldn't find a physical therapy job that I felt like it was a good fit. Karen Litzy:                   01:43                And so I ended up working at what was then called Reebok Sports Club. It's now an Equinox, but it was this sort of a country club in the city. So it was a very high end, very expensive gym. So I started working there as a personal trainer. And because of that environment, there were so many personal trainers, Pilates instructors, nutritionists, not to mention all of the people who go in and out of the gym and all the clients I was lucky enough to work with. And because of that I was able to meet hundreds and hundreds of people. And to this day, those trainers, the people who work, like a computer program there for children, there are nutritionists, pilates instructors. To this day they still refer patients to me. And that was wow, 18 years ago. So, you know, we talk about building relationships and how important that is. Karen Litzy:                   02:41                And I think having that as my first job in the city and being exposed to so many different people, I felt like it really helped me build relationships and friendships at this point that have continued to blossom and grow. And I mean, I just had a patient that was looking for a strength and conditioning coach. And so I said, well, I work with one, a person who is amazing. And he was one of the first people I met at my new job 18 years ago. So it was a bit of like an unconventional path for a physical therapist and it's just cause I couldn't find my fit. I couldn't find that niche that I really wanted and maybe the clinic that I really wanted to work at and now that being said, I knew ahead of before I moved to New York that this gym existed and that it was a high end gym and that I would be exposed to a different kind of clientele. Karen Litzy:                   03:36                I don't know why I looked that up to begin with, but it was because of that, that gave me the idea to go out on my own and to start seeing patients in their homes and home gyms and homes and offices because all of the personal trainers at this gym, we're seeing people outside of the gym. If they're doing that, then why can't I do that? Why can't a physical therapist do that? Why do they only have to come to a clinic in a more traditional sense of the word? So it was because of that first job that I met so many people and those relationships continue to grow other relationships and that I got the idea to do my business. Jenna Kantor:                04:28                That's incredible. So for you, now that your network has expanded over time, clearly it's like full bloom. Hello, I look at you almost like the Oprah of physical therapy here. So how do you keep in touch or maintain these relationships with all these people? Like what is your skill for that? Karen Litzy:                                           So as far as maintaining them within New York City, it's pretty easy because we'll get together or you send a quick text. Cause most of these people are my friends and I credit working at that gym and also playing softball in central park that I was able to meet so many people. Jenna Kantor:                                        You play softball. Hold on, pause, elaborate. Karen Litzy:                                           So one day I was running in central park and I was like, Ooh, softball. So I went down and I was like, Hey, do you guys allow girls to play? And they were like, no. And I was like, oh, um, okay. And they said, well, what do you do? Karen Litzy:                   05:16                And I said, well, I'm a pitcher. And then they asked if I was good. And I peeked my head around and looked at their pitcher. I'm like, I'm better than the one you have. And so the next week I went for my tryout and then I became their pitcher. And then the following, summer I was recruited to play in a fast pitch like windmill fastpitch league. So I played there for several years and all the guys that I played with on that softball team, are lawyers, and they have referred patients to me. And you know, you just keep in touch. And so I met my two best friends that way in the city and they refer people to me from a business standpoint, but they're also my friends, you know, and they're part of my lifeblood of being in the city. And so my best advice if you're moving to someplace where you don't know anyone is to get involved in things you like to do. Karen Litzy:                   06:07                So I love playing softball. So that's what I did, you know, and I loved working out. So I decided to work in a gym as my first job. So instead of kind of pigeon holing yourself into what just physical therapy or just this, just that, like really kind of open yourself up because you never know who you're gonna meet. So in this city it's easy to keep in touch, well, I shouldn't say it's easy. It's not easy, but if it's a priority for you and your life, you make it and you make it a priority and you put in the effort. And so for me, and as you know, Jenna, you keep in touch with a lot of people. You spend your time on networking and on making those relationships. And the best way to do it is to make it a priority. Karen Litzy:                   06:47                And so I may have, you know, my week is sort of chunked out so I have patient care, but then there's times where I'm like, okay, all I'm going to do is write emails and send messages to people and it's in my calendar, it's write emails and send messages to people just so that you're still in there hemisphere. Jenna Kantor:                                        You know, it's keeping those relationships. Otherwise it becomes that long lost relationship. Even if when you hang out with them again you could just act like no time has passed. It's still something that needs to be rekindled. So it avoids that. Karen Litzy:                                           And it's putting in the effort. Like a good friend of mine, his name is Dr. Jordan Metzl who's a physician in New York and he does free workout classes every month. And so I try and make it a point, okay, I'm going to go to one of his classes even though I can't walk for two or three days because my legs are so sore afterwards. But I make it a point because he's my friend and I want to support him and I think what he's doing is important. Jenna Kantor:                07:37                I love that. I'm sure I've probably seen pictures of you after the workout going, just finished the workout with Metzl right now. I love that. And you actually are tapping upon something that I know we are 100% agree upon is really supporting what other people are doing. Showing up for what they do is a real big part of the networking and how your life and your career has truly grown. Karen Litzy:                                           Yeah. It's just being supportive of people that you believe in. So going to something like the CSM where there's 16-17,000 people here, like there are people that I want to make it a point that I at least say hello and that I have a conversation with, even if it's just five minutes, you know, because it's important to me and I hope it's important to them, but I know that it's important to me because I want to show up for them and I want to support them. Karen Litzy:                   08:31                And so that's just what you do if you want to keep your relationships going. And as far as keeping relations with international colleagues, it could just be a quick, a quick note on Twitter or a quick email or hey, I thought about you the other day because I really want to introduce you to this person because I think you guys should at least know each other cause you're doing the same research or you know, I met a colleague in the Netherlands and he has since referred patients to me in New York and he's a physio in London, but you just keep in touch with people and you do good work. And I think that's the best way to keep your relationships going. And it doesn't have to be every day, right? It could be consistent. Karen Litzy:                   09:24                It takes five minutes. A lot of times I do this when I'm on the bus cause I'm going from patient to patient. So what else am I supposed to do on the bus? You know, so that's sometime when I'd be like, okay, I'm going to make sure that I reach out to so and so in Australia or to this person in Pennsylvania or to this and that's a good time. So I'm lucky in that sense that I have like random downtime. Chunks during my week and you just, if you think about someone, just let them know. Jenna Kantor:                                        Yeah, it takes seconds. It takes seconds. Okay. So you have your hands on many things which I love about you. So you have this podcast, which is amazing and soaring and now you also have a team working for you with this podcast. Jenna Kantor:                10:07                You have your own practice, you have the speaking course. What am I missing? You have a course coming up that's going to be helping practitioners, which is amazing. You’re the nominating committee for the private practice section? Am I missing anything? I want to make sure we tap and tap everything. Okay. So you're doing all these things now, did they all come about all at once for you to achieve it? Or did some of them overlap as you were developing them? Oh, and you're working to become a paid speaker. I mean these are a lot of fantastic things, all a hundred percent possible to achieve in a life, but for you achieving each and every one, have some of them overlapped in the process of growing? I would love to hear that journey. Karen Litzy:                   10:56                Yes. And I also think that one allows for the next and allows for the next. So one event allows for the next event and for the next and for the next or one experience allows for the next. So for instance, starting the podcast many years ago, I took a couple of years off to go back to get my DPT, but starting the podcast had led to credibility and has led to visibility and in maybe some vulnerability on my part. So when people can see that you're being credible and you're being authentic and you're putting yourself out there, they're drawn to that. And so from that, I was invited to be on a proposal to CSM and then that got me public speaking a little bit. And then maybe from that someone sees you, it's like, hey, you know something, I really like this. We should try this. Karen Litzy:                   11:50                And so I kept saying yes, yes, yes, yes. And to say as a piece of advice, say yes to everything until you can say no, terrible advice. I don't know. It was terrible advice. Awful. So what I started to do, cause I was saying yes, everything and it is overwhelming and you get burnt out and you start to cry and then you don't feel like you have a personal life. And I want a personal life as well. So now what I've started to do is say yes to things that align with your values. Say Yes to things that in your gut it's a hell yes. Because when you start saying yes to things that are like, I guess I should do it, it's a no, like if you're saying I guess I should do it, you don't want to be shoulding things. Karen Litzy:                   12:30                It's like, yes, I want to do this. Not, yeah, I guess I should do it. And so I think having that in my mind has been able to narrow my focus a little bit more. So it sounds like I'm doing a lot, but it's all inter related. Jenna Kantor:                                        It's connected.  And I even left out that you have the annual women in PT Summit. Karen Litzy:                                           But again, that's all connected, right? So I think it started with the podcast and then doing a little bit of speaking and then I really started to enjoy speaking more and more. And because of that I have made that a priority. And for me each year I pick a word that I like to kind of follow my year and to base decisions on and things like that. And so this year it's courage. And so one of the things that I really wanted to have the courage to do was to do more public speaking and to put out a course to help physical therapists create their own private practice and occupational therapists create their private practice. Karen Litzy:                   13:27                And these for me, takes a lot of courage and planning and things like that. But if you, like I said, I sort of planned my week in little chunks. So if you can do that, you can get everything done. You just have to put your mind to it. And I also as just a FYI on how I manage my time is that I kind of use pomodoros. So a Pomodoro is a concept that's a 25 minute work block. So I'll set a timer for 25 minutes. I turn everything else off. Sometimes I'll put theta wave music on in the background or binaural beat music because that music is supposed to help increase theta wave, excitability in your brain, which is supposed to have, this is all very, you know, but it's supposed to help you be able to block out distractions and help you focus and things like that. Karen Litzy:                   14:17                It's the kind of music you hear when you're at the spa. And so I will do that and block everything else out. And it's amazing how much you can get done in 25 minutes. Like so if you are full of distractions, yeah, it's going to take you forever. But if you can really focus for 25 minutes, then you can write that blog post in 25 minutes instead of screwing around for three hours. You know what I mean? And if emails come in, like I'm not the president of the United States, like it's not that important. It's just not. I think we're in a world now where everything has to happenmnow. Now, now, now, now. Whereas I mean, I can say, I mean I started my podcast in 2012 and then took a couple of years off. Karen Litzy:                   15:03                It's 2019 so it's not like it's an overnight success. You know, I started speaking, the first CSM I spoke, it was in Indianapolis, which was, I don't even know how many years ago. So again, this is just been years of work and years of working on your reputation and years of working on myself in order to get to these points. Nothing is an overnight success because you're always laying foundations and groundworks that can take months or years. So I think it's really important for people to understand that. Jenna Kantor:                                        And habits, habits are a big thing too, because I'm sure it took you a bit to even make this, this 25 minute habit. Karen Litzy:                                           Oh my God. Yeah, because I love to be distracted. Squirrel. I'd be like, what? I love to be distracted. But it's true. So to be able to do that and calm my mind down to focus on one thing took practice, but just like we tell our patients with like practice your exercises, if you practice these methods, you become better at the methods. It's the same thing. Jenna Kantor:                16:02                Yeah. I definitely can relate with that. So now for you, what is your next, oh my gosh. I can't wait for you to listen back to this podcast in like a couple of years and be like, what is your next, cause you have, you have things coming up and maybe those will be your next you would want to discuss, but I would love for you to share that. Karen Litzy:                                           My probably biggest next is the soonest are the quickest next, let's put it that way. The quickest next would be this course that I'm developing for physical therapists and occupational therapists called Strictly Business Mastermind. And it's to help them create their own cash PT or hybrid or if you already have a practice and you're trying to transition out into a cash based practice. Karen Litzy:                   16:52                So it's really for those two groups of people. And I'm really excited about that and hopefully we'll have that solidified in the next couple of weeks and put that out there. Jenna Kantor:                                        That's going to be incredible. And honestly to speak to the fact that we don't have a woman and physical therapist yet leading something like this and we need to, it's for anyone. You need to see somebody who you can even visually identify with. So on top of the content that you're going to be providing, which is going to be off the charts, I'm grateful that you are filling a void that needs to be filled in. Karen Litzy:                                           And I think it's important to know that I'm not teaching this on my own because I don't have the answers to everything. I can't do everything. It's just physically impossible and mentally impossible. Karen Litzy:                   17:36                Like I can't do it. So I'm lucky to have a lawyer involved. I'm lucky to have an investment advisor involved. And someone who's an expert at SEO and Michelle Collie who's an amazing colleague with like 5,000, no, not really, but like a whole bunch of clinics in the Rhode Island area because these are people who quite frankly are doing things better than I am. And so to be able to share their knowledge with people, I think it's going to be a little bit unique in that space. Because I know I can't do it on my own. And so I asked for help. Jenna Kantor:                                        And it's okay to ask for help. And honestly, I definitely wouldn't use the Hashtag better together right now for this because it really is, as much as you are taking the lead on it, it is so good to get to work with other people and everybody benefits from it. Karen Litzy:                   18:26                Of course. Of course. I just feel like that's important for people to understand that you can't do any of this alone. And that if, if you do, you'll burn out, but if you have the wherewithal to find out, well, what are your weaknesses? Like, what are you good at? What are you not so good at? What do you love? What will someone pay you for? And if you can fill that out and kind of connect the dots, then you'll know what you're good at and then what you're not good at. Just find someone else who is. Because you're doing a disservice to yourself and you're just doing a disservice to people who are spending their money and their time to learn from you. So it's all about respecting the audience. And so what I really want to do is respect the audience and give them the best user experience that they can get and meet those expectations. And I'm my harshest critic. Jenna Kantor:                                        So I think everyone is, I think everyone is their harshest critic. Well, thank you so much for coming onto your own podcast to just share this. I love how you're just so authentic and insightful and just so true to your own story. And I think a lot of people just appreciate that about you and I definitely do. So thank you. Karen Litzy:                   19:52                Thanks for having me on.     Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram  and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest!  Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!  

In today's podcast I am joined by Karen Baines, conscious karmic creation coach. We discuss how conscious karmic creation and the ideas behind law of attraction can be applied to create financial abundance in your life and move away from feelings of scarcity and focusing on negative energy. In this episode you will learn: How Karen overcame her own negative early experiences with money to create her own life of abundance How to leverage universal law within your business to improve your income potential Why it is important to understand and accept that every energy and feeling has a natural opposite, and that one cannot exist without the other Tips for the first steps of moving from a feeling of scarcity to one of abundance How you can overcome the feeling of reaching a plateau in business Why spending money on yourself is one of the most important things you can do How fear of money stops us from attracting or welcoming money into our lives Why ignoring money means that the universe will not be allow you to receive more money when you need or want it. Resources: Book in a complimentary call to discuss how financial coaching can help you move from financial overwhelm to confidence and control.  Join Catherine's Facebook Page and FREE Facebook Group My Website  My Online Courses - From Spender to Saver, Investing for beginners from £1 My YouTube Channel  Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook  Follow Karen on her Website  Follow Karen on Facebook  Activate your 7 figure impact  

Learn what it's like to experience frequency work, what integration looks like and how Karen can do what she does. SUMMARY: · The experience of frequency work can range from bodily sensations to energetic sensations. · Spirit moves in real time and once I delete the distortion patterns they are gone completely. Your physical, emotional and mental bodies need to catch up to that change on spirit level and we call that “catch up” period, detox. · The intensity of the period of integration/clearing or detox depends on 3 things: how much fear you have, how quickly you can let go, your rule set on detox (more on rule sets in an upcoming episode) · There are two ways to bypass distortion pattern deletion (watch the episode to find out what they are) · The ripple effect in your life can be extremely extensive, affecting things such as how you feel about yourself, how you experience abundance, who you are in relationship with · How Karen does what she does is not sensory perception -- it’s through a process she calls "tapping in" (watch full episode to find out how) · Why Karen can do this work and how that ties into synergetic ascension, which is profoundly beneficial · Listen to the free GFC at the end entitled “Accelerating Potential” to begin to clear the distortion patterns that are holding you back

It’s been three years since I last had my dear friend Karen Prosen on the Rising Women Leaders podcast, and so much has happened! I’ve walked by Karen’s side as I’ve watched her life dismantle and rebuild from the ground up. From break-up, loss, a kundalini crisis and awakening to traveling the world and aligning with her soul’s work, there is so much we cover in this intimate conversation. Karen is one of the most pure, devotional people I know, and I am so excited to introduce you to her and her work today. To listen to Karen’s last episode on the show, click here. In this episode we discussed: Kali Ma ~ How the power of destruction can give birth to your most aligned life Kundalini awakening ~ Karen’s story, what it is, why it happens and how to support yourself through it Celibacy & desire ~ Why Karen decided to make a year-long vow of celibacy and sobriety and how it impacted her life The voice of the womb ~ How Karen connected to this inner voice and how it supported her through her hardest times Mary Magdalene & Jesus ~ What these ascended masters are here to teach us and how we can connect to their unconditional love The Feminine Christ ~ What it is and how we can embody this divine energy in our life and leadershipStay in Touch with Karen:   Stay in Touch with Karen: Website Instagram Karen Prosen is a womxn’s witness, a Daughter of Devotion and an artist. She guides rising fem leaders into self-initiation and remembrance with her many offerings in person and online. Trained as a Clinical Mental Health Therapist with emphasis on social justice, somatics, mindfulness and trauma healing, she serves as a student first and foremost. Karen supports womxn to treat their bodies as temples, become living vessels and pour their magic forth on the pilgrimage of leadership, love and liberation. She believes that life is a gift, and even so, no one should ever have to do it alone.

This is my first conversation on this podcast with more than one person. I'm meeting with the team from Searchfunder.com, an online community dedicated to search funds and the various parties involved. A search fund is the smallest form of micro private equity I've found thusfar and is typically one entrepreneur seeking out a company to buy and run as the CEO. The team consists of the two co-founders, Luke Tatone and Mark Yuan, and their COO Karen Spencer, all of whom are graduates of MIT. Luke is the first speaker, followed by Mark, and finally Karen. During our conversation, we discuss what a search fund is, how they're structured, who participates in search funds, and how they've evolved over time. If you are interested in running/buying/or even starting your own company one day, this conversation is for you. I met the team after signing up on Searchfunder only to discover all three of them lived here in Portland, OR. Mark initially reached out and invited me to coffee where we chatted about all things search funds and I quickly met the rest of the team. This conversation is the result of one of my most recent, and favorite, small world stories. I hope you get as much value out of this conversation as I did.   Links mentioned Stanford Report Asurion Stanford 2018 Report Housatonic Partners Alpine Investors Peterson Partners   Show notes 1:38 What is a search fund? Structure, goals, parties that participate 3:08 Harvard business school: Royce Yudkoff, Richard Ruback, Jim Sharpe 3:26 Search fund accelerators 4:18 What individuals create search funds? 5:38 Risks of launching a start-up vs running a search fund 7:20 Shift from finance professionals to operational professionals 7:47 Most valuable experience to have had prior to launching a search fund? 9:00 It is important to investors that you're able to lead a team 9:32 Number of searchers that Searchfunder.com has studied and had on the site 10:01 Strong growth in number of search funds launched and corresponding acquisitions 10:34 Number of search funds formed last year compared to five years ago 11:09 Reasons for growth in number of search funds 11:30 Who are these searchers buying from and why is the owner selling, normally? 12:22 Steps in creating a search fund and acquiring a company 13:30 Best thing to do to learn about search funds, intern for one 15:44 Importance of practice and repetitions 16:07 Putting a timeline on a search 16:40 Who are the searchers talking to and involving during the search phase? 18:13 Brokers working with searchers, searchers are here to stay 18:57 Pros and cons to working with brokers vs direct outreach 20:40 Searching within regionally vs nationally 21:33 Average distance between the searcher and the company eventually acquired 24:19 Normal size range and multiple size of companies acquired 25:44 Why do these companies have lower multiples than larger companies? 26:30 A business is only as worth as much as someone is willing to pay 27:27 Lower bound of company size in search funds 27:51 What types of companies are these search funds buying? 29:00 Examples of companies acquired 30:32 Company that leases plants to office buildings 32:08 Pet funeral services business 32:44 Asurion Insurance 34:35 Controlling your downside as a searcher, no cap on upside 35:07 Convincing sellers to sell 37:11 Due diligence on acquisitions 39:14 Role of interns 40:01 How many companies close after signing an LOI? 40:40 Structure of deals 41:58 Using seller note 42:39 Benefits to self funded in terms of deal structure 43:09 What should a searcher do in their first year with the new company 44:35 Holding period 45:55 Search fund market on Searchfunder.com 46:15 Stanford report on search funds 47:45 Why they started a site on search funds instead of a search fund 49:43 Would you like to run a search fund in the future? 50:15 How Karen joined Searchfunder.com and importance of your alumni network 50:55 More than just search funds on the site, goals for the site 53:11 Gap between mature private equity and micro private equity/search funds 53:37 How do these larger private equity firms access this space? 55:08 Economics of mature private equity firms buying these small companies with in-house staff 57:33 What's the most fortunate event to have happened to you by chance? 1:00:40 Best business you've ever seen

Welcome to the Mind Your Own Business Podcast! Today we chat with photographer Karen Kuehn!   We discuss: How Karen got her start in photography Challenges of being a female in the industry The role of relationship building, asking for help How much things have changed in the industry Tips on working quickly with difficult clients The extremes of two lifestyles (farm girl in New Mexico vs chaos in New York modern) Finding sustainability Personal projects making a difference Staying relevant in the industry Working with teams and being an asset for your clients Putting the work in and building a sustainable business Advice for listeners wanting to get their start in photo or video while staying true to themselves The importance of making a difference in your community You can find Karen at: Karenkuehn.com: Karen’s portfolio website Have suggestions on future topics you want us to cover? Email us: Skip Cohen: skip@mei500.com Chamira Young: chamira@photofocus.com  Share This Podcast! Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes.

This week on Good Girls Get Rich, Karen is reflecting on 2018 and looking to what’s ahead in 2019. Listen to get a peek on what’s been happening in HER business and get some takeaways you can apply to YOUR business.   Are there things you want to attract, or things you want to shed? Tune in, and find out. #GoodGirlsGetRich We want to hear your thoughts on this episode! Leave us a message on Speakpipe or email us at info@karenyankovich.com. Episode Spotlights: Online marketing allows us to blend good old-fashioned marketing and modern digital marketing (2:15) Some of Karen’s LinkedIn training, com and getlinkedupnow.com. (3:50) Hear about the different kinds of relationships you can build on LinkedIn. (4:50) Listen in to Karen’s interview with Christina Daves (5:00) What ever happened to Get Seen Be Heard? (6:20) Why 2018 was a rebuilding year for Karen (7:00) Layering in new strategies into an existing business can be powerful (7:50) Karen’s crazy podcast record setup this week (9:20) How Karen spent 2018 and the lessons learned – what’s the plan for 2019? (10:40) You’re going to keep hearing about com and GetLinkedUpNow.com. (12:10) Are you measuring the ROI of ALL of your products and talks? (13:00) Is a six-figure business projection ENOUGH? (15:00) Does your business planning include what you, the person, needs? (15:30) What do you want to Be Do and Have in 2019? Download the resource HERE (16:02) What if you already HAVE these things? (22:00) Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Did you miss last week’s episode? Here’s the link if you do or if you just want to listen to it again - https://karenyankovich.com/good-girls-get-rich-episode-055-why-i-want-you-to-triple-your-business/ Learn more about Karen on Good Girls Get Rich Podcast Episode 1: Empowering Women Through Social Media and LinkedIn – Getting Started If you need help in tripling your business, check out Karen’s Triple Your Biz Club and see if it is a good fit! Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you’re moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you’ll get a shout out on the show! Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe viaApple Podcasts Click here to subscribe viaPlayerFM You can also subscribe viaStitcher Good Girls Get Rich is also onSpotify Take a listen onPodcast Addict

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There are many coaches out there who are introverts. In fact, Kathleen did a poll in her facebook group and over 70% of people who responded considered themselves to be an introvert. Being an introvert can come with some unique challenges as far as how to build your business but that doesn't mean it's impossible! Introverts tend to think they can't compete with extroverts but that's far from the truth. There are still huge advantages to being an introvert. This week Karen and Kathleen discuss being introverts themselves and how they run their businesses accordingly. Plus, there's a blooper reel in this episode that you do not want to miss! In this episode we talk about… How to thrive as an introverted entrepreneur How Karen and Kathleen run their businesses as introverts Learning what fuels your energy and what drains it Protecting your time and making plans to recharge yourself   Links to Resources: Travis Brown (our awesome podcast editor): https://podcastbuddy.co Are You More of an Introvert or an Extrovert (BuzzFeed.com Online Quiz): https://bzfd.it/2ugvRSl The Wellness Business Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thewellnessbusinesspodcast/ Karen's  Facebook Group  - https://www.facebook.com/groups/emaillistbuildingforcoaches/ Kathleen's  Facebook Group  - https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthcoachpeers/ Kathleen's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kathleenlegrys/ Karen's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karenpattock/

Cooking with kids can be messy, zany, and best of all, very rewarding. Teaching kids how to cook and getting them comfy in the kitchen (especially with fruit and vegetable preparation) can set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. August is Kids Eat Right Month, so it’s only fitting that on today's show, I tackle the topic of Kids in the Kitchen. Join the fun today as we cook our way through recipes for Chicken & Fresh Corn Salad and Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Pistachio Pesto, and hear from my sister-in-law and niece about the innovative way kids in England are now learning how to cook! On today’s show, I take you behind the scenes to two kid/adult cooking classes I taught at Nantucket Culinary this summer and the recipes we prepared. My special guests on the show are my British my sister-in-law, Karen (aka “Mrs. Broccoli”) and my niece, Daisy. We discuss efforts underway in England to teach kids how to cook through a cool, contemporary curriculum called, Food Tech What you’ll hear in this episode: The small cooking class I taught in June at Nantucket Culinary, where we made Roasted Radishes, Homemade Coleslaw, Fish Tacos with Salmon, and Apple Berry Crisp. Why you shouldn’t shy away from teaching kids how to slice and dice fruits and veggies. The July class, which was bigger, where we made Chicken & Fresh Corn Salad, Make-Your-Own Smoothies, Chirp Chirp Deviled Eggs, and Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Pistachio Pesto. 'Liz’s Chicken Salad' made with fresh corn kernels, fresh tarragon, Dijon mustard, mayo, and salt and pepper: “When you add some fresh peas it tastes just like summer.” Teaching kids about using a "Mother Spoon" to avoid double-dipping. How to prepare and make cauliflower steaks. Why a mini food processor works best for making pistachio pesto, which is made with EVOO, fresh basil, fresh tarragon, grated Parmesan cheese, pistachios, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and kosher salt and pepper. “Mrs. Broccoli” and her daughter, Daisy, talk about the food and nutrition scene in England where they live. Not as many food additives and artificial colors are used in the UK Children pack their lunches according to strict rules. Only fruit, sandwich, and water are allowed---no chips and no soft drinks Hear all about the Turkey Twizzler Time in England and their school lunch revolution What Daisy enjoys cooking most: crepes (called pancakes in England) and smoothies. Daisy’s Food Tech class, where she learns about kitchen skills, nutrition, and how to make different foods including bread rolls, omelettes, pasta sauce, and Victoria Sponge Cake. The goal of the Food Tech class is for the kids to practice and learn at school and then go home and make the foods for their families. Other components of the program include woodworking, textiles, and graphic design. Why Karen and I love Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, an Israeli-British chef, restaurant owner, and food writer. How Karen became “Mrs. Broccoli.” You're going to love this story! Daisy’s top takeaways from her class: kitchen safety, knife skills, and how to spot the difference between organic and free-range eggs. Resources: Kids in the Kitchen - For Kids Eat Right Month this August, I have joined up with fellow dietitians and healthy family food bloggers to share tips for getting kids into the kitchen. On today's show, I've got recipe ideas to jumpstart your kids-in-the-kitchen journey. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram by searching the hashtag: #kidsinthekitchen Cooking class at Nantucket Culinary  Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Pistachio Pesto Chicken Salad www.parentsondemand.com

Cooking with kids can be messy, zany, and best of all, very rewarding. Teaching kids how to cook and getting them comfy in the kitchen (especially with fruit and vegetable preparation) can set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. August is Kids Eat Right Month, so it’s only fitting that on today's show, I tackle the topic of Kids in the Kitchen. Join the fun today as we cook our way through recipes for Chicken & Fresh Corn Salad and Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Pistachio Pesto, and hear from my sister-in-law and niece about the innovative way kids in England are now learning how to cook! On today’s show, I take you behind the scenes to two kid/adult cooking classes I taught at Nantucket Culinary this summer and the recipes we prepared. My special guests on the show are my British my sister-in-law, Karen (aka “Mrs. Broccoli”) and my niece, Daisy. We discuss efforts underway in England to teach kids how to cook through a cool, contemporary curriculum called, Food Tech What you’ll hear in this episode: The small cooking class I taught in June at Nantucket Culinary, where we made Roasted Radishes, Homemade Coleslaw, Fish Tacos with Salmon, and Apple Berry Crisp. Why you shouldn’t shy away from teaching kids how to slice and dice fruits and veggies. The July class, which was bigger, where we made Chicken & Fresh Corn Salad, Make-Your-Own Smoothies, Chirp Chirp Deviled Eggs, and Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Pistachio Pesto. 'Liz’s Chicken Salad' made with fresh corn kernels, fresh tarragon, Dijon mustard, mayo, and salt and pepper: “When you add some fresh peas it tastes just like summer.” Teaching kids about using a "Mother Spoon" to avoid double-dipping. How to prepare and make cauliflower steaks. Why a mini food processor works best for making pistachio pesto, which is made with EVOO, fresh basil, fresh tarragon, grated Parmesan cheese, pistachios, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and kosher salt and pepper. “Mrs. Broccoli” and her daughter, Daisy, talk about the food and nutrition scene in England where they live. Not as many food additives and artificial colors are used in the UK Children pack their lunches according to strict rules. Only fruit, sandwich, and water are allowed---no chips and no soft drinks Hear all about the Turkey Twizzler Time in England and their school lunch revolution What Daisy enjoys cooking most: crepes (called pancakes in England) and smoothies. Daisy’s Food Tech class, where she learns about kitchen skills, nutrition, and how to make different foods including bread rolls, omelettes, pasta sauce, and Victoria Sponge Cake. The goal of the Food Tech class is for the kids to practice and learn at school and then go home and make the foods for their families. Other components of the program include woodworking, textiles, and graphic design. Why Karen and I love Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, an Israeli-British chef, restaurant owner, and food writer. How Karen became “Mrs. Broccoli.” You're going to love this story! Daisy’s top takeaways from her class: kitchen safety, knife skills, and how to spot the difference between organic and free-range eggs. Resources: Kids in the Kitchen - For Kids Eat Right Month this August, I have joined up with fellow dietitians and healthy family food bloggers to share tips for getting kids into the kitchen. On today's show, I've got recipe ideas to jumpstart your kids-in-the-kitchen journey. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram by searching the hashtag: #kidsinthekitchen Cooking class at Nantucket Culinary  Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Pistachio Pesto Chicken Salad www.parentsondemand.com

CEO of Habitat for Humanity NYC Karen Haycox has a mantra – “Take the next right step”. In this compelling interview, Karen Haycox shares how taking the next right step propelled her out of addiction to a new career, a new country and into her current role as CEO of Habitat for Humanity, New York City. Listen to this episode to hear Karen Haycox share her perspective on: How Karen’s identity and self worth were wrapped up in the work that she did as a film and television producer and now, non-profit leader. And how that left her feeling unanchored when she was down-sized. Why recovery has been one of the greatest gifts of her life. The similarities between addicted thinking and depressed thinking. Consider how we fill the gap between how others see us and how we perceive ourselves to be. Life as a journey of self-care, consciousness and spirituality. Things we will do to fill the gap between how others see us and how we perceive ourselves to be. How taking the next right step led Karen to Habitat for Humanity in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and now, New York City. Living as a married lesbian, and then a lesbian widow in a state that did not recognize same sex marriage, in a country that had just begun to recognize it. How sharing her story led to Karen being published in the best-selling book Pantsuit Nation. The power and peace of sharing your story. Being present in everyday conversation. The qualities of an authentic leader. Strategies for emerging leaders to be effective. Some of the memorable quotes Karen shares: “If you do the right things, the right things will follow.” “We can consider ourselves so unique that it can be lethal.” “Of course we’re all unique…but there is almost nothing you can go through that someone else can’t relate to.” “You don’t have to be the answer person. If anything the CEO should be the question person.” Mentioned in this episode: Book:  Pantsuit Nation, Libby Chamberlain Follow Karen: Twitter: @khayco Facebook: facebook.com/KarenHaycoxHFHNYC Instagram: @kbradhay Support the #FYIGpodcast and join the Free Your Inner Guru™ Tribe at support.freeyourinnerguru.com

“I want people to have that lifestyle where they are present to their kids and their family” While having numerous successful businesses and talent in software project management, Karen was on the rise when something unexpected happened. A motorcycle accident made life very different for her, causing her the need to develop unique strategies to accomplish the simplest day to day tasks. During her healing process, Karen realized these same tools can help so many others. This prompted her development of solutions to allow business owners to be present in their lives outside of their business.  Tune in as Karen takes us through her journey of successes and realizations of where she wanted to take her life and how beauty can come from accidents. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp396 Highlights: 00:47 How Karen got to where she is today2:15 Evernote- productivity for her motorcycle club6:30 Personal shopper for systems9:25 Time based VS relationship based14:23 Hiring someone with matching values and complementary skills15:41 Purpositivity 19:00 Tracking those random thoughts24:32 Something beautiful from a motorcycle accident26:35 Conquering shiny object syndrome32:25 Word of the year36:31 Task VS project and organizing tasks by energy level42:54 Nature and knitting breaks- Self-care for Karen45:05 Find a system that works for you

Dr. Karen Litzy is a physical therapist, successful podcast host, and owner/operator of a concierge Physical Therapy business in New York City, where she treats patients in their homes or work place.   In this episode, Joel chats with Dr. Karen about panic attacks, podcasts, and program creation. And how she’s leveraged existing assets to build an entrepreneurial empire that flourished from taking risks and building relationships. Episode Discussions What Karen’s done to launch multiple successful programs Info product creation and validating business ideas How she’s built a thriving business leveraging her podcast The one lesson she learned that repeatedly lands her new clients How she attracted high-end CEO clients when just starting out How Karen grew a following and influence The pitch that got accepted and landed her international speaking gigs How a blurb in a flyer generated over 20 new clients Panic attacks when you take the leap Creating your own luck by working hard Risks are at the core of entrepreneurship The simple actions Karen took to learn about running a business If you try to do it all, it'll keep you small Asking clients for business advice What inspired her idea to help therapists create their own businesses How and why she got into physical therapy The common thread amongst leaders and influencers Knowing when it’s time to go out on your own Why you shouldn’t hesitate to be honest and vulnerable   [4:49] Starting line: Karen left her job at a hospital and moved from Pennsylvania to NYC to live with a girlfriend because she ‘thought it'd be fun.’   [6:19] Entrepreneurial bug: She couldn't find a physical therapy job she liked so she took a job as a personal trainer and it ignited her entrepreneurial spirit.   [7:21] For a year, she worked full time at a gym, building relationships and making connections.    [11:19] First client: Karen was working at an outpatient clinic when someone from the gym sent her a referral who became her first concierge client.   [13:47] "It was the sheer exhaustion of working too many hours a week that prompted me to say, 'you know, I think I've had enough."   [15:05] As she worked part time at a friend's clinic, she started seeing more side clients.   [15:46] "I had a full-on panic attack when I decided to let go of those 8 hours and do this whole thing on my own."   [16:50] Continuing education: Karen read business books, took Marie Forleo's B-School, and asked her CEO clients for business advice.   [17:57] One piece of advertising advice from a client that produced over 20 new clients.   [20:32] Accepting help: "Your current clients are your biggest advocates and if you're not leveraging them, there's definitely lost opportunity there."   [21:12] If you try to do it all, it'll keep you small.   [22:39] Pivoting into program creation: The same questions kept cycling in her social media groups and emails so Karen put herself out there and started helping.   [26:43] Seeing opportunity: 65% of physical therapists are women but there are very few women teaching them how to be successful entrepreneurs.   [29:52] Business idea validation: An online program Karen launched 3 years ago successfully helped people grow their businesses.    [32:12] Growing a following: Karen's audience comes from a podcast she launched in 2011 and a large social media presence.   [39:28] "It's been fun. If anyone ever said to me even in 2016 that this is where I'd be now, I'd say you're crazy."   [40:08] The pitch that avalanched more speaking gigs.   [43:01] Being honest and vulnerable allows you to create deep relationships and open doors.   [46:25] "Say yes to as much as you can until you have the luxury to say no."     Connect with Dr. Karen: Karenlitzy.com Podcast.healthywealthysmart.com Instagram Twitter: @KarenLitzyNYC   Other links mentioned: Experts Unleashed interview w/ Tara Bradford Dr. Karen’s podcast interview w/ David Butler Dr. Karen’s podcast interview w/ JJ Virgin

In Episode 13 of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, McCade and Zach, sit down with Zachs' mom, Karen, and recap her 2017 Bull Elk Hunt. Karen was fortunate enough to draw an elk tag, at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City. They tell several stories and cover topics such as: How Karen got interested in hunting herself; Telling Zach’s dad, John, to man up on his elk hunt; Letting John hang his taxidermied bull on the wall; Karen’s first deer hunt; Overcoming issues with her feet; Experiencing kindness from other hunters; Drawing an Expo Tag; Surgery on Karens feet; Getting in “Elk Shape”; Scouting season and setting cameras; Experiencing that first bugle; Opening morning and getting on the first bull of the hunt; A slip on the hill that would come into play later; Trying to get on a bull before dark and the rough hike out; Hitting a breaking point; McCade has a close and a little too close for comfort experience; Changing game plans on Public Land; Calling in a GIANT BULL; A swing and a miss; The rest of the group goes home; Getting the scope dialed back in; A midnight visitor in the tent; The high’s and low’s of the hunt; Recharging and Refocusing; Getting a bull to play; A plan comes together; McCade and Zach pack in to the kill site at midnight, and pack out the first load; The final pack out the next morning; Hunting partners keeping each other in-check; Advice for women curious about hunting; Setting Goals and Achieving Them Equals Success! As always, this podcast is “Concealed in King’s!” King’s stick and leaf pattern conceals like no other! We prefer the Desert Shadow pattern, for most of our Western hunts. Mountain Shadow is another great pattern, for those high-alpine hunters. This summer, Realtree Edge will be available for all of you whitetail hunters, in your favorite King’s pieces. Snow shadow is a great late season pattern for when the snow has fallen. Check out all of the great King’s Camo pieces and daily wear at www.kingscamo.com. Use our code, ‘SAHN’, at checkout, to save yourself 15% on all items! Follow all of our adventures on our social media pages: Instagram: @sahn_outdoors Facebook: Sahn Outdoors Youtube: Sahn Outdoors and www.SahnOutdoors.com

In Episode 13 of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, McCade and Zach, sit down with Zachs' mom, Karen, and recap her 2017 Bull Elk Hunt. Karen was fortunate enough to draw an elk tag, at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City. They tell several stories and cover topics such as: How Karen got interested in hunting herself; Telling Zach’s dad, John, to man up on his elk hunt; Letting John hang his taxidermied bull on the wall; Karen’s first deer hunt; Overcoming issues with her feet; Experiencing kindness from other hunters; Drawing an Expo Tag; Surgery on Karens feet; Getting in “Elk Shape”; Scouting season and setting cameras; Experiencing that first bugle; Opening morning and getting on the first bull of the hunt; A slip on the hill that would come into play later; Trying to get on a bull before dark and the rough hike out; Hitting a breaking point; McCade has a close and a little too close for comfort experience; Changing game plans on Public Land; Calling in a GIANT BULL; A swing and a miss; The rest of the group goes home; Getting the scope dialed back in; A midnight visitor in the tent; The high’s and low’s of the hunt; Recharging and Refocusing; Getting a bull to play; A plan comes together; McCade and Zach pack in to the kill site at midnight, and pack out the first load; The final pack out the next morning; Hunting partners keeping each other in-check; Advice for women curious about hunting; Setting Goals and Achieving Them Equals Success! As always, this podcast is “Concealed in King’s!” King’s stick and leaf pattern conceals like no other! We prefer the Desert Shadow pattern, for most of our Western hunts. Mountain Shadow is another great pattern, for those high-alpine hunters. This summer, Realtree Edge will be available for all of you whitetail hunters, in your favorite King’s pieces. Snow shadow is a great late season pattern for when the snow has fallen. Check out all of the great King’s Camo pieces and daily wear at www.kingscamo.com. Use our code, ‘SAHN’, at checkout, to save yourself 15% on all items! Follow all of our adventures on our social media pages: Instagram: @sahn_outdoors Facebook: Sahn Outdoors Youtube: Sahn Outdoors and www.SahnOutdoors.com

“I had this epiphany… The only thing stopping me from doing it was me.” Can you really achieve success in just 5 minutes? This episode’s guest believes so. If success is the result of habits practiced consistently, commit to the right actions for 5 minutes a day and you can see massive results. Karen Briscoe honed these skills in her hugely successful real estate business, but it was an epiphany moment that inspired her to consolidate her practices into a formula that other people could follow. After having the idea to write a book, Karen realized she needed to adopt new rituals to help her push through the doubt, fear, and questioning that can hold us back from doing the things we love. So she grabbed the opportunity one October day when the clocks went back to get up an hour earlier - and she did this every day to give herself the time to write. “I think people sometimes think it’s the big things that are what makes life meaningful, but many times it’s the daily rituals and relationships where true meaning comes from.” This episode is chock-full of practical ideas and strategies that will help you leverage habits to achieve the things you want. We also talk about the role of inspiration and why you must act fast - before the opportunity is passed to someone else. This conversation was so helpful and enriching. They say that success leaves clues and Karen leaves so many on this episode. So if you’ve been struggling to get things to work in your life, take a listen to Karen. Everyone can do something for five minutes a day that will propel them forward, right? And in this episode, you’ll get clarity on the steps you could take to achieve your own 5 minute success. “If you’re reaching for what your highest and best potential is that is an ongoing striving… I don’t think there’s an arriving. The striving is part of the thriving.” Some questions I ask:Tell us your story and how it led to 5 Minute Success (0.38).What is the one thing you recommend people do every day and why do you suggest that people attach this to their existing rituals. (6:30)When you were deciding to write your book, what were some of the things you did to get the rocket ship off the ground and push through the limiting beliefs? (10:25)You talked about how you used accountability to help you get started. What else did you do to keep you going in the early days - when you were questioning your plans and feeling the doubts? (15:12)You’d already been successful in real estate. Why did you feel that you needed a different mindset to be successful as an author? (18:50)When you have a stroke of genius, how do you use the fear in a constructive way so you can challenge the doubting thoughts and still move forward? (28:17)What are some things you do every day to practice the muscle of action despite fear? (31:27)Is happiness in your daily routines? (33:00)In the midst of everything, how do you stay grounded on a daily basis? (40:28) In this episode, you will hear about: The Better Than Before epiphany that inspired Karen to get up an hour earlier and the impact this decision had on her life. (2:39)How time was a factor that caused the 5 Minute Success to came about. (3:39)What is habit stacking and why it’s a useful strategy to adopt? (7:05)Karen’s Core Concepts and how they create the sweet spot of success. (8:35)Habit formation. What happens during the first 22 days of a new priority and how this differs from day 23 onwards. (12:56)The benefits of tracking, what you can track, and how this strategy helped Karen write her book. (16:19)Jerry Seinfeld's wall calendar hack that can help you create a chain that you don’t break. (17:38)Why Karen wanted to expand and move beyond real estate and how this related to giving back. (19:30)The epiphany that Elizabeth Gilbert’s The Big Magic had on making Karen write her book NOW - and not put it off for later. (23:50)What inspired Raj to start The Stay Grounded podcast. (25:28)The role of muscle memory and how it helps push your comfort zone further. (26:44)Why you should act fast when you get a shot of inspiration. (27:25)Why you should use fear as excitement (and how this links back to habits). (29:00)Why Karen recommends you start your day with Hal Elrod’s SAVERS. (31:32)How Karen defines happiness. (33:15)The role of gratitude and why it’s a practice that should bookend your day. (34:39) How to contact KarenFind out more about 5 Minute Success as www.5MinuteSuccess.comJoin the Facebook Group to network with people exploring the 5 Minute Success principles - https://www.facebook.com/groups/5minutesuccess We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Karen Finnan, founder of Online Physio, joins us this week for another episode of the Grow My Clinic podcast.She is a physiotherapist by trade and now practices all over the world using telehealth. She’ll be sharing to us her story, challenges and solutions she’s encountered in building her telehealth business, and the progress she’s bringing to physiotherapy and allied health in general through telehealth and online consulting.You can look forward to a great episode!QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE“The key to any sort of resistance that you get is understanding where they (customers) are coming from.”“The Australian Physio Association have now done a wonderful job of beginning the process of advocating with the private health insurance parties to introduce the concept of rebates for private health insurance purposes.”“Know who your ideal client is and be there in the world where they spend time in tobe able to provide a solution if and when they need it.”MENTIONSGrow My Clinic online courseTypeformPhysitrackSHOW NOTES[0:00:50.6] Karen’s background and story[0:02:46.9] Technologies Karen used when she was still starting out her telehealth business seven years ago[0:04:41.5] At what stage did Karen decide to go all-in with telehealth?[0:05:27.0] Craziest place in the world where Karen did a physio consult[0:06:40.7] How telehealth actually works: infrastructure, tools, etc. needed to set up a telehealth business, accommodating a client/patient[0:09:24.5] The purposes of getting your clients to fill out the forms first before the actual call/online appointment[0:11:33.3] Challenges encountered in the telehealth business[0:14:36.2] How to deliver treatments and the framework of funding in the telehealth space[0:17:23.2] Features of Physitrack that Karen makes use of in her business[0:23:11.3] How Karen was able to attract the right kind of clients for her telehealth business[0:25:34.7] How Karen handles being a practitioner and businesswoman, and managing the tech needs of her business[0:29:08.0] Karen’s message to business owners who are struggling to innovate[0:31:32.6] Where to learn more about Karen and how she runs her telehealth businessIf 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!

During this hour, join Marnie and guest, Karen Gurney to understand: How Karen used LinkedIn and Udemy to hit ‘Hot New Trending on Amazon’ and achieve over 1200 downloads in 3 days.How the book pre-qualified leads that helped her triple her coaching fees and drive a 300% increase in income.The secret of Advanced LinkedIn networking for new book and class lead generation.  You'll also discover: The one critical step to nonfiction book launch successA free template link for a ‘tight’ book marketing pageHow to leverage a KDP promotion to achieve #1 best-selling statusThe ways to leverage Advanced LinkedIn Networking to source new readers and clients for FREE, FREE, FREEA little known LinkedIn backdoor hack to email all of your connections at one time.How to use LinkedIn connections to remain current and communicate with readers.The #1 affordable book promotion tool to keep the sales rolling in. Dr. Karen Gurney is an author that is paid to travel internationally to inspire and teach professionals, coaches, and entrepreneurs how to leverage Advanced LinkedIn Networking. Learn more at www.KarenGurney.com

What has your journey as an artist been like? Have you benefited from rich and vibrant relationships with fellow artists? Or have you struggled to find your tribe of peers who you can collaborate and travel the journey with? My guest, Karen Offutt was kind enough to open up in our conversation about the impact that her fellow artists have had on her, struggles she’s endured along the way, how she’s navigated relationships with galleries, how parenthood has impacted her art career, and much more! I can’t wait for you to hear from Karen’s dynamic perspective! Finding your tribe and learning from fellow artists. Can you think back to that moment when you realized that you found your tribe? What was it like once you felt like you belonged among your fellow artists? My guest, Karen Offutt described for me the moment when she finally found a community of fellow artists and experienced a challenging and enriching environment. Before she found a community to “Belong” to, she struggled with expanding her skills and never really felt sure in her journey as an artist. Once she found her tribe, everything changed for Karen. Through the highs and lows that many artists struggle with, Karen is thankful for her fellow artists who have been there with her, every step of the way. What can you learn from Karen’s story? Early challenges with galleries and finding the “Right one.” What has been your experience connecting with and featuring your artwork in galleries? If you are anything like most artist’s I’ve spoken with, you’ve had your fair share of challenges and successes. Figurative artist, Karen Offutt experienced some difficulties early on as she tried to navigate her way through interacting with galleries that wanted to feature her paintings. She looks back at those early opportunities with gratitude due to the positive experiences she had before some of the more negative ones that came along. A big takeaway from Karen’s story and a maxim that I often repeat when it comes to good galleries is to cherish them and treat them like gold because they can be hard to come by! Navigating the ups and downs of parenthood and life as an artist. Trying to figure out life and balancing your art career and parenthood can be extremely difficult. I’ve had the privilege to speak with many artists, both fathers and mothers who have told their story and how challenging this balancing act can be. I believe there are some really helpful lessons to be learned by taking the time to hear from our fellow artists who navigate this path with grace and endurance. Karen Offutt took the time to describe her journey and unique challenges that she’s faced along the way as a parent. I hope you feel as inspired as I was by the tenacity and passion that Karen exudes for both her family and her artwork. For the love of figure painting. What do you love the most about the type of artwork you create? Is it the landscapes that draw you in and make your imagination come to life? Or maybe it’s the abstract colors and shapes that spark your creative pursuits. For Karen Offutt, it’s the idea of figures coming out of her paintings and the various ways she is able to play with different images that excites and animates her as she approaches her canvas. Karen was kind enough to describe her process and her deep love and passion for figurative artwork in our conversation. I know artists like you will get a lot of enjoyment out of the way she talks about her process and her creative journey. Make sure to check out images of Karen’s artwork located at the end of this post! Outline of This Episode [0:50] I introduce my guest, Karen Offutt. [3:00] How Karen got started as an artist. [8:30] When did Karen get the instruction that she needed? [15:00] Karen talks about how she learned to loosen up with her painting. [17:00] How did Karen start to get her work in galleries? [21:00] Challenges Karen faced working with different galleries. [23:30] Karen talks about her children and how parenthood has impacted her career. [36:00] What is Karen’s process? How does she spend her studio time? [40:00] How does Karen choose her models? [43:00] What is it that makes Karen so drawn to figurative painting? [45:00] Karen’s pride in her work. [47:30] The goal to put more time in the studio. Other artists mentioned on this episode Gregg Kreutz Kim English Ron Hicks Quang Ho David Leffel John Singer Sargent Resources Mentioned on this episode http://www.karenoffutt.com/ Abend Gallery Jack Meier Gallery Principle Gallery in Charleston South Carolina Group Show Refigured: Radical Realism https://www.atelierdojo.com/ Austin Fine Art Classes Connect With Antrese On Facebook On Pinterest On Instagram On Twitter

From "Stuck In Life" To Profitable Forex Trader – Show Notes In episode 120 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I interview Karen Foo, a Forex trader, motivational speaker, and author. After ranking #1 in a Singapore nationwide Forex trading competition, she came on the podcast to share the lessons she learned prior to becoming a profitable Forex Trader. Topics Covered In This Episode How to manage speaking, trading and building a business 3:00 How Karen got involved in trading while doing an engineering internship 4:20 The kind of work Karen needed to put in to trade successfully 7:00 The lessons Karen Foo learned before becoming profitable 8:20 What Karen tells people who want to make a lot of money trading 10:05 Karen’s preferred trading style and how to find your style 11:55 How Karen manages multiple timeframes 13:05 What a day look like in the life of Karen Foo 13:35 Nick asks: Exercises to work on your trading psychology 15:13 The role of discretion in Karen’s trading 17:10 When in the day does Karen trades 17:45 What Karen is still working on (continuous improvement example) 18:20 How to improve yourself every day 19:30 Mary asks: What it takes to become a highly skilled trader 20:30 Karen’s journaling process and its importance 22:18 What Karen’s trading plan look like 23:18 Why patience leads to consistency & how to make it happen 25:20 More About Karen Foo Karen is actively involved in speaking at various conferences, seminars, expos, workshops, toastmaster clubs and publicly-held events in Singapore and Malaysia. Having overcome numerous setbacks in her life, she has gone on to inspire thousands of youths working executives and leaders of various companies to REALIZE THEIR ABSOLUTE WILDEST DREAMS through her INTERACTIVE, INSPIRING AND ENGAGING TALKS. Being labeled as the “quietest student and underachiever” throughout her life, she went on to win numerous awards in public speaking contests, scholarships and hosting large-scale events as an emcee. She was then featured in various print media for her academic achievements. She has also been invited to speak at an international conference to leaders from Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Singapore. Karen has been ranked #1 in a Singapore nationwide Forex trading competition, competing with over 200 traders from NUS, NTU, SIM, and SMU. She was also ranked 10th in a contest organized by FX Street, competing with over 3000 traders from over 20 countries. She has shared the stage with top investment gurus and CEOs at an international expo held at Marina Bay Sands. She is also the contest judge for numerous public speaking contests held around Singapore, ranging from club level to the National level contests. DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy How To Find Karen Foo? Website Facebook Twitter Youtube What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

This episode is a Wild Soul Interview with Karen Vogel, the co-creator of The Motherpeace Tarot! Karen is an intuitive artist, healer, teacher, writer, Tarot Reader, and the co-creator (with Vicki Noble) of the amazing and beautiful Motherpeace Tarot deck. She is a true living legend, and it was an honor of a lifetime to get to speak to her. In this conversation, Karen and I dive into: • How Karen and Vicki feel about their collaboration with Dior (6:47) • How the Motherpeace Tarot came to be and how Karen and Vicki published the first 5000 copies themselves (15:59) • The decision to make the Motherpeace Tarot a round, circular deck (20:42) • Other contributors to the Motherpeace Tarot deck: Lily Hillwomyn and Cassandra Light (26:11) • How she got introduced to Tarot (in NYC in the 1960s!) and her journey into healership and her artistry (30:34) • How Karen Vogel and Vicki Nobel met and how they decided to make a Tarot deck together (34:36) • Where the inspiration for the images arose from for the Motherpeace Tarot (41:20) • The Justice card of the Motherpeace Tarot (54:39) • The decision to order Justice as 8 and Strength as 11 (1:00:41) • The Tarot cards that Karen most loved drawing: the Wheel of Fortune and the Emperor (1:04:42) • The Five of Pentacles card of the Motherpeace Tarot and reworking the fives and the sevens of the Tarot (1:09:40) • Creating the Motherpeace Tarot Spread (1:17:08) • How the success of the Motherpeace Tarot has felt (1:23:00) Find full show notes for this episode: https://wildsoulpodcast.com/blog/karen-vogel-motherpeace-tarot Follow Karen at: http://www.motherpeace.com/index.php?loc=karen_readings ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by intuitive tarot reader, holistic counselor and teacher, Lindsay Mack, Tarot for the Wild Soul is a weaving of deep conversations with folks who use Tarot in their lives, channeled energetic offerings, intuitive readings on the months ahead, and mini Tarot lessons. ABOUT LINDSAY Lindsay is an intuitive tarot reader, holistic counselor, teacher and writer based in Brooklyn, NY. She is the founder of Wild Soul Healing and Tarot for the Wild Soul, as well as the host of this podcast. She has been studying and reading Tarot for over 20 years. As a joyful and healthy survivor of childhood abuse & PTSD, Lindsay is passionately dedicated to honoring and helping to bring space, light and healing to those who are experiencing mental, emotional or physical suffering. It is an organic part of her healing work with the Tarot, and she is honored to be sharing these offerings to those who feel called to them. WEBSITE: www.lindsaymack.com INSTAGRAM: @wildsoulhealing MUSIC: www.bensounds.com

"You need to be happy now, not tagging happiness on to 'when X happens, I'll be happy', just be happy now” (Karen Bromley, Maya Wellbeing) Karen Bromley, Founder of www.MayaWellbeing.co.uk is this week's guest on the Happy Healthy Entrepreneur Podcast. Karen is a Hypnothera, ist, Wellness Coach and Inner Child Therapist. She’s also a speaker and number 1 best-selling author of 'Free Your Mind: Change Your Life! Her book tells the story of how she transformed her life from years of crippling M.E and feeling overwhelmed by dark, negative thoughts to feeling well, happy, and inspired to change her career path and start a new life in Norfolk. The book also introduces us to Karen’s 6 step 'Maya Method' that transports people from feeling 'stuck' to living an Abundant Life! Karen previously worked as a social worker in mental health and stroke rehabilitation and is passionate about empowering people to change any self-limiting beliefs or fears so that they can go on and live their true authentic life. When I asked Karen to think about the 3 words that really sum up what her entrepreneurial journey has been like so far, she said: Freedom. Rollercoaster. Expansion. What you’ll learn by listening to this episode: How discovering hypnotherapy and having this as a business, allows her to continue learning and developing, not only for her clients but also for herself and her own personal development journey; Karen's biggest challenge early on, was self-belief particularly when she developed The Maya Method with thoughts of "I'm not good enough" and "what I have to say is not important", and how shifting that using hypnotherapy made a big difference; Karen enjoys being herself now, wearing the clothes she wants to wear, her branding, her videos, public speaking - it all feels very authentic now that she has developed self-belief and confidence; She talks about being there "in the raw" when she stands up and speaks at networking events about her experience of ME and ill health, and how one gentleman came up and threw his arms around her; Walking in nature with her dog, yoga, pilates, tai-chi, and listening to hypnosis recordings all help to keep her sane as a business owner; How Karen sees challenges and problems as opportunities to learn and grow and uses this on herself as well as the clients she works with. Recommendations and Resources: www.MarisaPeer.com www.mindvalley.com www.judithmorgan.com Where you can learn more about Karen Bromley Website: www.mayawellbeing.co.uk Facebook Biz Page: https://www.facebook.com/mayawellbeing/

This is Episode #46 of the STANDOUT podcast, where I invite you to listen in on a strategy session with one of the members of my PR Pro Membership Community. Karen Lock Kolp is an early childhood expert, a mom, and the creator of the podcast, We Turned Out Okay. She is also one of the founding members of my PR Pro online community - and I’m so thrilled to see how much she has done in our time together. Since she’s been in the community, she’s been featured in major publications, on other podcasts and on TV. Her podcast attracts an audience of highly-engaged parents. Karen faces the same problem we all do. We see the buffet of options all around us. We can do Facebook Live, we can blog, podcast and speak on stage. We can starting pinning on Pinterest or begin to grow a following on Twitter. But which one is the most effective way to attract an audience and grow a business? You may be surprised by what I tell her. Karen has done a great job in growing an audience. It's frustrating, though, when sales aren't a direct result. Listen as I share with Karen strategies she can use to focus her time and her energy on the piece she loves - the podcast - and then, create something that resonates with her audience - something they can’t wait to get their hands on. If you’re looking for specific solutions to your messaging and media outreach, you can learn more about the program that Karen is a part of, the PR Pro membership community here. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: *How Karen turned to podcasting to create an audience and a community *How to avoid content creation overwhelm *How to listen to your clients *How to validate an offer Here are links mentioned in the episode: *Karen Lock Kolp's podcast, We Turned Out Okay *Karen Lock Kolp on Twitter *Karen Lock Kolp and We Turned Out Okay on Facebook *Cheryl Tan's Video Visibility Bootcamp Did you enjoy the show? Please subscribe to the STANDOUT with Cheryl Tan podcast on iTunes here.

Mike Reidy and Karen Righeimer from W.O.R.M.(World Organization of the Righteous Movement) meet me at Village Inn in Skokie (8050 Lincoln Avenue) for a podcast episode that includes a live performance and a visit from Village Inn Managing Partner, Desi Mulingbayan. Covered this week: Village Inn is "a lovely place (in) a lovely community." W.O.R.M. history. The first song I played on my 21st birthday ties back to W.O.R.M. W.O.R.M.'s opening for Pigface's anniversary show last year. How Karen's aggressiveness got her the bass gig with the band The correct pronunciation of "ukulele." Mike's a "backseat artist." W.O.R.M. CANNOT BE OUT-GOTHED. The beauty of old school bar fights. Karen dressed for the occasion. Desi and I are both Niles West High School alums; we were both "Indians" before someone in the school district realized the mascot was offensive The Village Inn menu: Over 100 items? Karen's realization of Village Inn's awesomeness: "There's a bar??"

On Today’s show we welcome the billion dollar real estate agent, Karen Briscoe. Karen is Principal of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) and author of “Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day”. The HBC Group has been named to the Wall Street Journal Top Realtor® Team List. Over the years, the group has sold over 1,500 homes valued at over $1.5 billion. In this episode Karen walks us through her path and how she’s sold over a billion dollars of real estate and how she came from an entrepreneurial family and is a very driven person. She also shares with us on her book, that happens to be one of the top selling real estate books on Amazon and we talk about the real truths of being an agent in the real estate industry.   Key Points From This Episode: Karen shares with us her journey to getting into real estate. How your internal drive leads to success. Positioning yourself as a lead generator and the benefits thereof. Lead tactics and how to make them work for you. Staying relevant in your industry. The importance of constantly reinventing yourself. Knowing the inventory to truly understand where the trends are going in the market. Karen’s advice to entering the real estate business. Why the market crash in September of 08 was Karen’s worst entrepreneurial moment. Karen’s reasons for writing her book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day. How Karen combined inspiration and information to create her book. Hear why Karen’s book is not only for real estate agents but for people in any business. Key fundamentals mentioned in Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day. Karen shares on some success stories. Discover the benefits of reading Karen’s book. Why The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod is Karen’s favorite book. Find out what Karen’s miracle morning consists of. Limiting beliefs and why they have been Karen’s biggest sacrifice. Karen’s husband has her biggest support system And much more!   Tweetables: [spp-tweet tweet="“Having the lead is what starts it all.” — @KarenBriscoe "]   [spp-tweet tweet="“Just because you were successful at one point, there really is no one and done; it is a constant reinvention” — @KarenBriscoe"]   [spp-tweet tweet="“To stay achieving at a high level requires operating at a high level, mentally.” — @KarenBriscoe"]   [spp-tweet tweet="“The biggest thing that holds us back is ourselves.” — @KarenBriscoe"]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: — Karen Briscoe — HBC —  Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day — Hal Elrod’s book, The Miracle Morning  — Elizabeth Gilbert’s books  — Michael Gerber’s book, The E-Myth Revisited  — Five Minute Journal App   Access The Best Strategies, Tips & Advice! Every week, we send an email sharing my best advice, tips and strategies related to Real Estate Investing. Each of these weekly emails contain relevant and actionable information that can help you no matter where you are in your investing journey. Sign up to join our community

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

The #struggleofthejuggle is real for busy moms! Finding time to get in a fitness routine can seem impossible. In this episode, we talk to fitness coach Karen Roof about tips for getting that fitness time in, with or without the kids. You can access all the notes and links we talked about at the website.  In this episode, we talked about: Being born into a family of runners and how she moved into coaching women.The huge fitness myth that you have to go out and kill yourself or do something you dislike to get in shape.Alexa's favorite workout and how it can be fun.What an ultramarathon is.How Karen runs as her me time and switches off training cycles with her husband.Aubrey's funny story about her daughter running a mile. Do it for Whiskey!Tips for adding movement in throughout your day.How unique our children dress sometimes and maintaining that self-confidence.  

Karen is a teacher with a master of arts in teaching, she is currently working on a book with a neuroscientist about personality theories. In this episode we discuss how and why people in relationships can “set each other off” and how to avoid this in the future. After Karen had tried many types of relationship counselling, alternative methods and therapies she finally understood why there were so many problem in her marriage - it was related to how she and her husband were processing information differently. I gained a fascinating insight into how our minds function and how that can affect the way we interact with others by speaking with Karen and I hope you enjoy the conversation :) 02:15 - How Karen moved from the world of dance to being a teacher. 05:00 - Karen explains her relationship to information and how this affects our lives in other areas with particular emphasis on her special ed students. 08:15 - Karen talks about her special ed program in the schools she's worked in and what her students have taught her about the personality theories she's developed. 17:00 - How relationships are affected by the way in which each of us interpret information and how we can understand ourselves and our partners based on how we interpret information. 26:20 - We discuss how and why people in relationships can "set each other off" and how to avoid this in the future. After Karen had tried many types of relationship counselling, alternative methods and therapies she finally understood why there were so many problem in her marriage. 29:00 - Karen explains how her differences in interpreting information were disrupting her relationship with her husband. 38:50 - We explore the disconnect between our bodies and minds and whether or not this is an element of societal conditioning. 44:30 - How the work of Carl Rogers is related to our discussion and how his view of unconditional positive regard can be implemented into our lives. Karen's Socials - Medium (blog) - https://medium.com/@karenmkilbane Twitter - https://twitter.com/karenmkilbane Email - karenkilbane1234@gmail.com Thank you for tuning in and be sure to like, share and subscribe! New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday. Follow me on social media for updates: https://www.twitter.com/OneSpoonAtATime https://www.facebook.com/Spoonofconsciousness/ https://www.instagram.com/spoonofconsciousness/ https://www.spoonofconsciousness.com Peace & positive vibes.

Karen Williams is the Book Mentor. She works with business experts who want to write and publish a non-fiction book that grows their business, raises their credibility and attracts higher-paying clients. In this episode: 03:44 – Karen’s shares her secret to a successful business 05:13 – Karen’s biggest learnings about setting up a successful business 08:34 – How Karen overcame her biggest fears in order to write her first book 11:44 – Karen shares how her first Amazon launch changed her life 14:22 – How you can overcome your fear of visibility and putting yourself out there 16:38 – What differentiates the best business coaches from all the others? 18:37 – Karen’s Top Tips on the very first steps you need to take to write your book 21:50 – Karen’s Inner Game that sets her apart and is the reason for her success Smash Your Income Glass Ceiling To Attract More Clients And Money… without doing more marketing! Click here for Free Video Training. P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on iTunes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Nina x

01:36 - How Karen got involved in the storytelling scene and integrated storytelling into the classroom as a teacher and counselor. 04:01 - Her favorite instance of storytelling in the classroom and some memorable moments of teaching sex ed. 10:37 - Favorite questions Karen received from students. 14:41 - What made Karen want to be a teacher? 25:35 - One-on-one time with students. 29:25 - Karen's story, "Exploding Rainbow." https://storyclubmagazine.com/2015/09/30/exploding-rainbow-karen-gennelly/ 37:36 - Highlights of being a docent for the Chicago Architectural Foundation. https://www.architecture.org/experience-caf/tours/ 42:22 - Karen and Laura are very excited to announce that they are co-hosting the newest "Do Not Submit" in the West Loop at Open Books, the first Wed. of every month! http://www.donotsubmitchicago.com 48:12 - Baby storytelling time at Open Books. http://www.open-books.org 51:04 - Scott Whitehair. http://www.scottwhitehair.com   Follow us on Twitter or Facebook Intro Music: "Are You Famous, Yet?" - Laura Scruggs. Outro Music: "The Devil Is In The Beats" - The Chemical Brothers

In this episode Dietitian Laura Manning and author Karen Frazier enlighten IBS sufferers through their book The Flexible FODMAP Diet Cookbook, which offers over 100 tasty and nutritious FODMAP friendly recipes, that can be customised depending if you are prevalent IBS-D or IBS-C and can also accommodate other food intolerance, in addition to FODMAPs (GERD, SIBO and more). In this episode, you’ll learn: Why did Karen keep on putting on weight despite following a very healthy diet? Which health issues does Karen suffer from? Why was Laura truly enlightened when the low FODMAP diet came about? How Karen and Laura’s cookbook differ from most other low FODMAP cookbooks? Reasons why a lot of IBS sufferers lose weight. What is hypermotility and how can it affect your day-to-day activities? What is dysbiosis of the gut? Tips on how to reduce bloating. How to adjust low FODMAP recipes to help with other health issues?  Why planning and preparation are so important to be successful on a low FODMAP diet? How to avoid the fear of starting a low FODMAP diet. Karen and Laura’s favourite recipes from the book. What are the main struggles for IBS sufferers’ starting a low FODMAP diet? To read the show notes for this episode, please visit www.lowfodmapdiets.com/36

This idea of empathy and sharing our stories, especially our deep and vulnerable ones, has been coming up a lot for me lately, from panel discussions on politics and social media I’ve participated in to podcasts I’ve been on talking about the power of public speaking to build trust and empathy. Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I would add to that not just feelings, but their life situation and what brought them to where they are today. My guest today is Karen Millsap, the founder of The Grief Consultant, which helps organizations implement practical empathy in the workplace to strengthen engagement and improve overall performance. In this episode, we talk about: Why Karen started her company The impact of vulnerability in sharing your story What kinds of speaking engagements Karen has done and how she’s used them to build her business and network How Karen has gotten speaking engagements Her new podcast Invest Human and how she sees it aligning with her business goals What it’s like to be a woman in her field What she wants to be known for Karen also founded Well Now Global Retreats, wellness-inspired retreats to help you navigate complex or suppressed emotional baggage and also teach you how to implement simple healthy habits that will change, and can often save, your life. Karen has a book coming out soon called “Now What?”, in which Karen shares her journey of healing and personal development and gives you guidance on how to pick yourself up, grow through any hardship, and ultimately unleash the best version of yourself. Links: Karen’s website = http://www.karenmillsap.com/ Karen’s podcast Invest Human = https://www.investhuman.co/ Karen’s book = http://www.karenmillsap.com/nowwhat Sheryl Sandberg article = http://time.com/sheryl-sandberg-option-b/ Main Street Vegan podcast I was recently on = http://mainstreetvegan.net/msv-show-notes-april-19-2017-romance-vegans-speaking-cause/ Join the free Speaking Your Brand community at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/join/. Say hi to me on Twitter @CarolMorganCox Subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss out on future episodes!

I'm excited to share this Episode #15 with you-- a conversation with Karen Baker, a mentor of mine who played a pivotal role in connecting me to a career of service. It’s not surprising because connecting people to service is Karen’s super power. Karen has been making matches her whole life, but she currently brings this gift to her role as the Chief Service Officer of CaliforniaVolunteers, where she serves under Governor Brown. Karen has 20 years of innovative leadership in all facets of the service and volunteering sector, including local and national non-profits and federal agencies. In 2008, she was appointed by Former California Governor Schwarzenegger to serve as the first-in-the-nation state cabinet Secretary of Service and Volunteering. Karen is also an amazing mom to 2 children, Ella and Christopher, both adopted at birth by Karen and her husband. In our conversation, we talk about the ways in which Karen’s parents and seven siblings inspired her to be of service to others, how she brings that service to her work at CaliforniaVolunteers, and how she has learned to put needs out there and watch as a community rises up to meet them, most recently experienced as Karen led efforts to respond to the Oroville Dam disaster. We also talk about her experience parenting children with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, how she using a morning playlist and thoughtful nighttime ritual in between the “madness in the middle,” to ground herself and her children, and how she is learning to take time and find new ways to invest in herself and her relationships.  It was a total joy for me to reconnect with my mentor Karen and I left the conversation so appreciative of the work she does in my state of California, reminded of the importance of using our superpowers to benefit others, and inspired to engage my own children in service. I hope you too find this conversation an inspiration to uncover and channel your family’s superpowers to create a service legacy. Topics discussed in this episode: How Karen used her superpower, helping people find their vocation and passion, to set me on my career path after college The lesson Karen’s civically-minded parents imparted to her and her siblings of the duty  to people who have no one else to support them Book-ending your day between the “madness in the middle” with a  morning playlist and a thoughtful question before bedtime Moving from isolation to community when raising children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) The power of putting your needs out there and having faith that the right people will come into your work and life to fill those needs Living a life of service and utilizing your superpowers to give and receive positive energy and find solutions Karen’s recent E.P.I.C. life moment when she was called by to respond to the Oroville Dam disaster and saw a community rise up to meet the needs Resources mentioned in this episode: Heart of Los Angeles Youth, the incredible organization that Karen connected me to that set me on my career path after college. CaliforniaVolunteers - addresses state and community challenges by investing in high impact service solutions, while leveraging public, private, and nonprofit partnerships and resources. AmeriCorps - provides thousands of Americans of all ages, abilities and backgrounds with intensive full- and part-time opportunities to serve their communities and build the capacity of grassroots organizations to meet local environmental, educational, public safety, or other human needs. http://www.californiavolunteers.org/index.php/AmeriCorps/ Being Boss Podcast - Episode 79 - The Chalkboard Method Mother’s Quest Podcast - Episode 14 with Amanda Steinberg of the DailyWorth E.P.I.C. Life Planning and Reflection Sheets to help you start recording weekly intentions and daily gratitude. Democracy jeans, the E.P.I.C. jeans, created by my very own sister, that Karen Baker and I were both wearing when we sat down to do our interview Announcements If you haven’t yet visited the website, I want to invite you to head over to mothersquest.com to explore some of the ways you can get more connected. At the site, you can sign up for our email list to have show notes delivered to your inbox, click the link to join the Facebook group and press record to leave a voice message for me. I would love to hear which are your favorite moments from the podcast and how what you are hearing and learning is impacting your E.P.I.C. life. I plan to highlight those moments from the different episodes, and your voices, in the season finale coming in early April. So do head over to mothersquest.com and use the voice message tool to help me create an amazing season finale. Finally, I invite you to schedule a free 15 minute planning session where I can help you bring more intention to your life using the Live Your E.P.I.C. Life Planning and Reflection Sheets which you can download for FREE at www.mothersquest.com/reflectionsheets. A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial support: Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore Jenise and Marianne of the Sustainable Living Podcast Want to join the patrons above and help support more meaningful conversations such as these? Visit the Mother’s Quest Patreon Page to become a regular patron or visit this link www.mothersquest.com/be-a-supporter to make a one-time donation. If you would like to "dedicate" an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com

Welcome! My guest today is Karen Wilmot, The Virtual Midwife.  She has assisted over 500 women in giving birth, but has never been pregnant or given birth herself.  Twice, she stepped away from her work when the desire to have her own baby overshadowed the joy she could feel at others’ birth experiences.  At age 47 now, Karen has found peace and a deep sense of purpose in her work.  She now says that NOT having children has been her greatest teacher and the driving force behind her work. In this episode, you’ll learn the following about Karen’s journey: How Karen always thought she would have children; How the death of Karen’s mother while she was young made her lose her sense of family and live a rebellious life; After years of traveling and several relationships, Karen reached the point in her early 40’s when she said, “That was it.”  Her window of opportunity had closed; How she went through a relevant and acute grieving process; How one patient helped her recognize her “mothering of mothers” as an outpouring of nurturing and maternal instinct; How Karen uses yoga, breathing, and chanting to help ground her emotions; Karen shares details about her “Finding the Mother Within” workshops and how they have helped her heal; How women are often deceived into thinking that the only path to fulfilment involves motherhood; How Karen took the first steps of moving forward through her disappointment; How she can express herself creatively in several specific ways, all because she does NOT have children; The benefits of not having kids are the freedom to travel, a deeper level of compassion for others, and the ability to inspire others through your circumstances; How Karen has drawn inspiration from every woman she has ever assisted in childbirth; Karen’s advice to women going forward:  respect each other and the path each one travels.  Celebrate creativity and the ability to nurture and love. Find Karen at www.expatsexpecting.com Respect each other’s choices.  We’re all great in our own way, but we don’t all have to travel the same path. For more episodes of "Unclassified Woman" see www.michellemariemcgrath.com  

Hola and welcome to another episode of Life on Fire TV! Today’s show is all about the art of storytelling. And not the kind where you sit around a campfire telling tall tales, the kind of storytelling that takes your biggest challenges and makes them into your biggest opportunities.   One of the most powerful things about being a business coach is helping people leverage those challenges to find their purpose and their mission.  And it always starts with story.   Story and storytelling are a vital piece of my one on one VIP Days with clients. In fact, I have them start by telling me their life’s story, all of it: the good, the bad and the ugly. And when we look at the pieces and components we find how to reframe challenges from the past and make them into amazing gifts.    In this episode you’ll hear: •How to use your story to attract and inspire others. (4:30) •Why storytelling connects you and your audience on a deeper level. (6:50) •How Karen made $75k in under 30 days. (17:15) •What's the one question that sets everyone free? (20:30) •And so much more!   A great example of this is my client Karen Fagan. Karen came to me through a friend, and after watching several of my videos, signed up for my VIP Firestarter Elite program. When we sat down for our VIP Day I had her tell me the story of her life.   When you listen to the show you’ll hear all the details (shared with Karen’s permission of course!) but suffice to say Karen had overcome a great deal and faced tremendous hurdles on her way to sitting across from me that day.    She vulnerably and courageously shared her story of an unhappy childhood being raised by alcoholic parents. Consequently she spent many years attracting unavailable people in every area of her life, including being involved with married men.   But Karen had the courage to overcome and persevere her many difficulties and as we talked during her VIP Day I helped her see the importance and value in telling her story. Up until that point she had only told bits and pieces of it, and had not shared the full scope of her story with her audience.   As we drilled down and really honed her story so she could share it with her audience, I also wanted her to get crystal clear on where she wanted to spend her time so we could focus all her efforts in that direction. Because once you have your story locked down and are sharing it, then and only then will strategies and tactics begin to fully pay off in your business efforts.   During that conversation, Karen did get clear on her story and where she wants to spend her time. In fact, she created an entirely new focus for her business and has been promoting it with her friend Patty Stanger, The Millionaire Matchmaker!   Listen in to get all the details, including Karen’s take on what that VIP Day meant for her and her business.    And if you’re interested in having that same experience that Karen had I’m offering an amazing deal right now! Email support at lifeonfire.com and write VIP Day as your subject line. Be sure to include your phone number so the LOF team can call you back and set up your personal VIP Day.   EPISODE RESOURCES   •Life on Fire Episode 125:  http://LifeOnFire.com/125 •Special VIP Day discount: Email to support@lifeonfire.com •Subscribe to Life on Fire TV Podcast:  http://www.lifeonfire.com/itunes •Write a Review on iTunes: http://www.lifeonfire.com/itunes   © 2015 Life on Fire, Inc.

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #216 Going to Sea with Dr. Bob Ballard An Interview with Scholastic Author Karen Romano Young Click to tweet about this week's episode Announcements Check out my new site! Free book marketing lessons delivered straight to your inbox – go to my new site and you’ll see the sign up box on the right. Contributors Emily Wylie reviews The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye This Week's Guest is Karen Romano Young! This week’s guest is Karen Romano Young. She is an author, illustrator, science communicator, comic creator, and deep sea diver. Her work includes graphic novels and science articles, young adult and middle grade novels, and books about the ocean and animals. Karen and I talk about • How Karen got to dive to the bottom of the ocean in Alvin. • Writing for NASA, Wood’s Hole, extreme outreach. • Did you know the NY Times is written so a 12-year-old can read it? • Going to sea with Dr. Bob Ballard. • Hydro-thermal vents 40 years after Dr. Ballard discovered them. • Nautiluslive.org • Mapping parts of the ocean with robot submarines. • Hundred Percent. • Sea Turtle Rescue. • Doodlebug.

How does a corporate attorney become a creative entrepreneur? Karen Walrond is a writer, photographer, author, and speaker — and that’s just during working hours. She’s also a licensed attorney + an engineer. How did Karen go from being the Chief Counsel of one of the largest software companies in the oil & gas industry and the former Chief of Staff of a Fortune 200 company to author a best-selling book The Beauty of Different: Observations of a Confident Misfit, and the creative mind behind Chookooloonks, aTEDxHouston speaker and a press page that includes appearances on PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com and The Oprah Winfrey Show? Karen is here to share with you her personal transformation. I invite you to consider if this is possible for Karen, what is possible for you? “Sometimes leaps really aren’t leaps.” ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this interview we discuss: Practical – lawyer/engineer/fortune 200 company | Not practical creative entrepreneur – how did you ignore the rules society tells us? Trusting your intuition + knowing when it’s time… Laying the foundation for career change + realities of adult responsibilities. How Karen will combine her knowledge of law with her passion from being a creative entrepreneur. What feminism really means for Karen –> “the right to determine your life” The importance of practice. There are possibilities + decisions, not blueprints The plan versus what really happened. “Everything is figureoutable!” ~ Karen Walrond, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast chookooloonks website Karen’s book The Beauty of Different Leaps don’t have to be leaps: how to change your life by simple steps smiling, The post Karen Walrond: Lawyer to Creative Entrepreneur Part 1 appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing, Karen Kain, a parent of a medically fragile, vaccine-injured child named Lorrin for fifteen years. She teaches parents how to enjoy their children no matter their abilities. Join us as we’ll discuss:How Karen overcame life’s massive roadblocks as she raised Lorrin.Together they held their heads high as they paved the way to giving all parents permission to explore and enjoy life.Karen found that the solution to winning in this life of parenting a unique child started with being committed to having a great attitude and perspective regardless of their situation. Karen Kain is the author of "A Unique Life Fully Lived: A Personal Journey of Love, Hope and Courage." She is also a parent advocate for children of disability and travels around the county inspiring families with her personal story of raising a medically fragile, vaccine-injured daughter as a single mom. Karen shares how she bridged the gap from special needs to creating mainstream experiences in all arenas of life for Lorrin: best friends, slumber parties, concerts, camping, beauty pageants, Girl Scouts, school dances, musicals and endless travels. Her book describes the unique and extraordinary life experiences that Karen created for Lorrin and the strong bond and soul connection between mother and daughter that continues to this day.In 1994 Lorrin was severely vaccine injured and at that time Karen’s world fell apart. Life as she knew it was put “on hold” as she tried everything that she could to “heal” Lorrin and give her the best life possible...and she succeeded...in unfathomable ways that lights up the journey for other families. To learn more about Karen go to www.karenkain.com.

Today we’ve got another great new BiggerPockets Podcast interview to bring to you, packed full of actionable tidbits and great conversation. Each week, we will be bringing you incredible real estate investing tips, training, and interviews with actual investors who are in the field, and who are making it happen. You can listen to the show online (below), download it later, listen on your smartphone, or via iTunes — all for free.On today’s show we talked with Karen Rittenhouse from KarensPerspective.com – an active real estate investor, author, trainer, and all-around great gal. Karen’s started investing in 2005 and has acquired well over 150 properties during her investing career. On this podcast, she shares with us exactly how she did it, and how you can use the same strategies to begin (or improve) your investing career.Read the transcript for Episode 2 with Karen Rittenhouse here.In This Week’s Podcast, We’ll ExploreWhy rentals are just like little oil wells – and how to get started owning them.How Karen bought over 150 properties, most without ever getting a mortgage.Dealing with sexism in the real estate field.Using the “subject-to” strategy to invest with no (or low) money down.How Karen made $9200 when purchasing her first project – with no money down.The two most important steps to avoid making mistakes.Karen’s technique to find motivated sellers and how to get deals from non-motivated sellers.Why Karen is changing her strategy to adapt for the future… should you?The most important first step for new investors.Karen’s fear when beginning – and the phone call that made her think she was going to jail.Links from the Show:Karen’s Profile on BiggerPocketswww.KarensPerspective.comKaren’s Favorite Direct Mail Company: PostcardManiaBooks Mentioned in the Podcast“Essential Handbook for Buying a Home” by Karen“Essential Handbook for Selling a Home” by Karen“Essential Handbook for Landlords” by Karen“The E-Myth” by Michael E. Gerber“Secrets of the Millionaire Mind” by T. Harv EkerTweetable Topics:“I don’t mind there’s a 1% in this country – I just want to get there” Click to Tweet!“Real estate investing works no matter where we are or what we’re doing. The checks still come in.” Click to Tweet“Rental properties are like “little oil wells” – no matter where I am – they keep pumping.” Click to Tweet“When talking with motivated sellers – don’t go in to close a deal. Go in to solve problems.” Click to Tweet“Without a good plan – it’s easy to quickly jump to the next shiny object.” Click to Tweet“You’re not going to get rich quick. It takes time – but the rewards you’ll reap long term are huge.” Click to Tweet“You never forget your first… (real estate deal!)” Click to Tweet“When it comes to marketing – everything works – just do something.” Click to Tweet“You’ve got to think bigger than a 40 hour work employee” Click to Tweet“We’re in the business of helping people – and we get paid for it. It doesn’t get better than that.” Click to Tweet“There’s never been a better time to be in real estate” Click to TweetKaren Rittenhouse, along with her husband Jim have 11 employees, a real estate investing business, a full service real estate agency, a property management company, a coaching and training business, a lending company, and Karen has written 3 books on real estate.Connect on Twitter: @KSPerspectiveKarensPerspective.comKaren’s Profile on BiggerPockets