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“It was a life or death... that was our life and we rose to the occasion.” Katie, Certified Child Life Specialist talks with Laurie Strongin from Hope for Henry. We talk about: +How parenthood started out with hearing the news no parent wants to hear +How Laurie's growing family lived out of hotels and Ronald McDonald Homes for years +The impact her first born's death has had on his siblings +How the first birthday without a “birthday boy” sparked a mission that has reached over 55,000 children in hospitals. Have you heard? The Child Life On Call mobile app for parents, kids and their care team will be available in 2022. Sign up to stay informed here. Child Life On Call is a community of parents and professionals that share ideas, stories and resources to help YOU navigate your child's unique experiences. We give you strategies to support yourself and your family through life's challenges. We are so glad you are here. Child Life On Call | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

This week, Adriana & Mariah welcome Gold Medal gymnast, mental health advocate & all-around superstar Laurie Hernandez! The girls discuss a myriad of topics including Laurie’s career in gymnastics, growing up in the public eye, her hiatus from the sport, dealing with depression & anxiety and the role gymnastics played, the biggest lesson she learned from being apart of the “Final Five”, and details on her new collection in collaboration with Little Words Project! Laurie is force to be reckoned with (and a Jersey Girl too!) Tune in now to our most anticipated episode yet. Important Topics: 00:49 - Intro / 09:00 - Laurie’s background in gymnastics / 15:00 - How Laurie mentally prepares herself going into a gymnastics routine/meet / The role music plays in her routines and being “in the room where it happens” / 20:00 - Laurie’s journey from gymnast to celebrity & her hiatus from gymnastics / dancing with the stars / growing up in the public eye / 28:00 - A quick chat about Laurie’s family & how their support helped to push her to success / 37:35 - The history of Laurie’s depression and anxiety and the role gymnastics played / it's OK to try anti-anxiety medication! / 53:40 - Almost quitting gymnastics and being confident in the decisions you make / “everything connects” / 57:05 - The biggest lesson learned being part of “The Final Five” / 59:00 - Details on the LWP x Laurie Hernandez collaboration 

Laurie Palau Episode 52Laurie Palau is the author of the book HOT MESS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GETTING ORGANIZED, host of the popular weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and founder of Simply B Organized-a lifestyle company helping people live simply and work smarter. Her advice has been featured in national publications including Real Simple & The New York Times.Laurie speaks on the topics of clutter, parenting, and entrepreneurship. Her CLUTTER CLINIC™ is a nationwide workshop providing strategies to help your team, group, or organization feel more empowered to tackle the areas where they feel most overwhelmed. Her latest work connects the dots between personality type and clutter, through the lens of the Enneagram.A self-described homebody and coffee lover, Laurie lives in Bucks County, PA with her husband Josh, 2(almost grown) daughters, and dog, Jeter.Episode Covers:1) How Laurie started her business2) The different types of Clutter (Physical, Emotional, and Calendar)3) Enneagram & Clutter4) Available Clutter CoursesConnect with Laurie:https://simplyborganized.com/Instagram: @simplyborganized Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thisorganizedlifepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/smplyBorganizedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplyborganized/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252Enneagram Resources from Laurie:Book Recommendation: "The Road Back to You" by Ian Morgan Cron and Susanne StabilePodcasts Recommendations: Journey of the Enneagram, Typology, Enneagram and CoffeeTest Recommendations: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test https://prettysimplesarah.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Simply-B-Organized-Laurie-Palau.mp3

Laurie Ruettimann is a former Human Resources leader turned speaker, entrepreneur, and writer. She has been recognized by CNN as one of the top 5 career advisors in the US.    With all that has happened in the past year, the crazy burnout rates, and the many people now redefining boundaries, I knew I had to bring Laurie onto the show. Before leaving the corporate world, she experienced extreme burnout. She wasn’t sleeping, moving her body, or respecting who she was as a person. When she committed to putting herself and her wellbeing first, a snowball effect was put into play. Laurie is a powerhouse, so you won’t want to miss our conversation today. Tune in to hear:   How Laurie made the pivot from being an HR leader to speaking and sharing her ideas Why we have to become the brand we want to sell The benefits of starting small How to begin taking business baby steps while still getting a paycheck How to set boundaries today Why healthy boundaries require you to put your personal life before your professional one The impact and future of virtual communication How to bet on yourself Resources: Laurie’s website Get Laurie's book, Betting On You Laurie on Twitter Laurie on Instagram Laurie on LinkedIn Laurie on YouTube Laurie’s LinkedIn courses   Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPXe7zSFf4kdhLgY0VaU_dw   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.   He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

My guest today needs no introduction because she is one of the most influential happiness teachers in the world.Dr. Laurie Santos is Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. Dr. Santos is an expert on human cognition and the cognitive biases that impede better choices. Her course, “Psychology and the Good Life,” teaches students what the science of psychology says about how to make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling. The class is Yale’s most popular course in over 300 years and has been adapted into a free Coursera program that has been taken by over 3.3 million people to date.Dr. Santos has been featured in numerous news outlets including the New York Times, NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, NPR, GQ Magazine, Slate, CNN and O, The Oprah Magazine. She is a winner of numerous awards both for her science and teaching from institutions such as Yale and the American Psychological Association.She has been featured as one of Popular Science’s “Brilliant 10” young minds and was named TIME's “Leading Campus Celebrity.” Her podcast, The Happiness Lab, launched in 2019 has over 35 million downloads.Listen as we discuss:How Laurie's happiness course at Yale put "the science of happiness" on the mapWe have misconceptions about the things that make us happy, and that's why we're unhappy.We ignore the important things like social connection, doing for others, and being present to pursue false leads to happiness.Why her course became so immensely popular, and how Tal Ben Shahar (see my wonderful interview with him on Slo Mo) was another pioneerWhy her course was so successful among extremely ambitious Yale studentsMaking her course available for free and forsaking millions of dollars in the name of educating for the greater good.Hedonic Adaptation, or why you get used to things very quickly, including moneyHow quickly we get used to wealth, and how the wealthiest people worry the most about money.The new mini-season of her hit podcast, The Happiness Lab, which focuses on what the ancient traditions and religions got right about what's good for our well-being.Time Affluence vs. Time FamineLaurie's own struggles with what she teaches, and why that validates the science.How do you become time affluent?Time confetti, or how to use the tiny chunks of time you have for your happiness.Great advice: This is the time for self-compassion, not to beat yourself up.Instagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.com/podcastConnect with Dr. Laurie Santos on Instagram @lauriesantosofficial and Twitter @lauriesantos, and her website, drlauriesantos.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy.

Laurie Majka is an Inspirational Artist whose ideas appear to her – fully  formed in her mind, inspired by the Other Side. Laurie’s life purpose is help people by sending positive energy into the World. Her Daily Soul Whispers have inspired millions of people unlock their own personal strength. She built a career in sales working for fortune 50 companies and now lives in Arizona with her dog Storm. Laurie’s greatest hope is that through her story you will understand her signs in a way that lets you recognize signs from your loved ones. You can connect with her at www.LaurieMajka.com In this episode we discuss: How Laurie's love story came to be? Her premonitions about death How her long lost love, Mark, started showing up for her. How Mark connected with her even after they hadn't seen each other in years before his death.   WAITLIST FOR COURSE https://dramyrobbins.kartra.com/page/waitlist FOLLOW DR. Amy Robbins www.dramyrobbins.com http://www.instagram.com/dramyrobbins dramyrobbins@gmail.com ldsbquestions@gmail.com

Creating a More Inclusive Space for Hardcore Athletes with Laurie Porsch In this episode of Barbell Vitality, Brent speaks with Laurie Porsch, fitness instructor, Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner at BETA Academy, and owner of Liberation Barbell Club.Laurie was inspired to start Liberation Barbell out of a desire to be part of a community that is serious about strength and fitness while being down-to-earth and inclusive at the same time. She wanted to create an environment that was particularly welcoming to women and members of the LGBTQ community, who may not usually feel completely at home at many traditional hardcore gyms.The Liberation Barbell community lives by a simple code of conduct: Create a safe space, don’t make anybody feel unwelcome, assume good intent, and if you make a mistake, apologize and amend your behavior. The basis for this code of conduct, as well as the foundation of the gym and community, is dignity, best expressed by Donna Hick’s work and her “Ten Elements of Dignity”.Listen in and hear why Laurie is motivated to provide a safe space for anyone who wants to get involved in strength training, how Liberation Barbell is coping amid the pandemic, and how to thrive as a woman in the powerlifting or BJJ world.Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: ● [01:34] Laurie’s vision for Liberation Barbell● [05:05] The elements of dignity ● [09:50] Reopening the gym, and new classes to expect● [13:50] Laurie’s goals post-COVID-19● [20:06] Laurie’s powerlifting career● [25:00] How Laurie fell in love with Brazilian jiu-jitsu● [29:04] Being a women in the BJJ world● [33:52] Laurie’s advice for women thinking about taking up barbell training or BJJMemorable Quotes:“Dignity and respect are different. Dignity is inherent—everybody has the same amount. It is not earned, whereas respect has to be earned.”“Come as you are, be who you want to be, and lift heavy shit. That is literally all we advocate.”“Whatever you enjoy doing for fitness, that’s what you should do, because if you don’t like it, you’re not going to do it.”“Don’t be afraid to try barbell training or BJJ. Find a place where you feel comfortable, find a trainer that you feel comfortable with, and explore it.”“There’s nothing in this world, to an extent, that being stronger doesn’t make easier.”Connect with Laurie on Instagram @lauriebjjConnect with Stacy Burr on Instagram @bamaburrLearn more about Liberation Barbell Club at LiberationBarbellClub.com and follow them on Instagram @liberationbarbellclub

One topic I haven’t covered extensively is sex. So, when life coach Laurie Gerber reached out requesting to appear on the show to share her slightly controversial philosophy about sex, I figured it was high time we delve into this important element of love and life! Laurie specializes in marriage and relationship coaching and has appeared on Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, and the TODAY show. Join us to learn:· Her philosophy on sex which rekindled the spark in her 20+ year marriage.· How Laurie’s feminist ideology impacted her sex life.· The mantras that eroded the romance in her marriage.· Lies we tell ourselves which impede our goals and dreams.· Questions to ask yourself when you’re dating with purpose.· The critical difference between dating expectations and standards.No matter what your relationship status—single, dating exclusively, or married—Laurie’s candid account and wise counsel will inform and inspire you!Laurie's special offer for Love & Life listeners:Get Started with your LOVE&LIFE75 coupon at: https://bit.ly/0520LL-iu

Laurie Lazar , the director of Authentic Relating International, is the reason I’ve been to prison several times to train prison inmates in authentic relating. We cover: What to do if you haven’t found your mission yet How Laurie discovered her mission The scariness, and power, of eye contact Teaching the power of vulnerability to prison inmates (who can be beaten or killed if they say the wrong thing) Some inmates haven’t looked into the eyes of a woman in years The courage to sell yourself (Laurie's experience of cold-calling prisons) Laurie and I have a tough conversation right here on the podcast (and I get a little teary) Support the awesome prison work of Authentic Relating International with a small subscription donation: http://authenticrelating.org *** For show notes and past guests, please visit http://playforreal.life/podcast Sign up for David’s email newsletter and download the 4-Step Tough Conversations blueprint at http://playforreal.life/blueprint See if you qualify for a free discovery session to explore coaching with David at http://playforreal.life/coaching Join the free weekly zoom call to role-play your tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/zoomregister 70% of employees are avoiding a tough conversation. Learn about Just-in-Time or Spot Coaching for entire teams and companies to master their tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/teamcoaching Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_playforreal Instagram: http://instagram.com/_playforreal Facebook: http://facebook.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood YouTube: http://youtube.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/toughconversations If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! http://playforreal.life/itunes

Welcome to another episode of Develomentor. Today's guest is Laurie Barth. Laurie is a Staff Software Engineer on the Gatsby Learning Team as well as a conference speaker, egghead instructor and member of the TC39 Educators committee. As a technical blogger, Laurie is a contributor to various publications, including CSS Tricks and Smashing Magazine. When she isn't writing code you can find her playing board games and eating cupcakes with her puppy, Avett. Click Here –> For more information about tech careersEpisode Summary"I'm a very plan oriented person and I never had a plan to be a speaker or a blogger or an instructor. It was more of, I tried something out, and it led to something else, and it led to something else".—Laurie BarthIn this episode we’ll cover:Why technical blogging led Laurie to become an instructor at Egghead.ioHow much did a Masters in Computer Science help Laurie with her career? The answer is somewhat surprising!Why Laurie didn't accept jobs at Disney and SpaceX to work from home in DC. How Laurie stays up to date with all the front end frameworks? Some frameworks mentioned are: Svelte, Angular, React, Vue, GraphQLKey Milestones[1:45] – Laurie thought she would end up in law school. But while interning, she was forced to take a computer science class and this changed the course of her career. [4:35] – After college, Laurie worked as a program manager for the federal government. She hated it and decided to apply to become a software engineer. As an engineer, she worked at several companies before joining Gatsby. [9:40] – Laurie talks about how she got involved in the speaking circuit and how she picks out conferences. She mentions how much insight she got from the Kansas City Developer Conference. [13:18] – How Laurie got into blogging? And how technical blogging led her to become an instructor at Egghead.io.[16:42]- Laurie talks about different mentors she's had in her career. She also talks about how she decided on her first junior level developer job.[23:38] – How much did a Masters in Computer Science help Laurie with her career? Would she recommend it to others?[26:40] – Laurie learned Java, Python, PHP because she was a consultant and needed to be knowledgeable for her clients. Lately, she gravitates more to front-end development.[31:33] - Laurie explains why she didn't accept jobs at Disney and SpaceX to work from home in DC. [35:52] - How Laurie stays up to date with all the front end frameworks? Some frameworks mentioned are: Spelt, Angular, React, View, GraphQLYou can find more resources and a full transcript in the show notesTo learn more about our podcast go to https://develomentor.com/To listen to previous episodes go to https://develomentor.com/blog/Follow Laurie BarthTwitter: @laurieontechLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lauriebarth/Website: https://laurieontech.com/Follow Develomentor:Twitter: @develomentorFollow Grant IngersollTwitter: @gsingersLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/grantingersoll

Today on the podcast we have Laurie Palau, the founder of simply B organized, professional organizer, author + speaker. She's a fellow Bucks County, Pennsylvania business owner, a mom, wife, entrepreneur, & coffee lover. She is passionate about helping people reduce clutter in their lives, so they can spend time doing the things they love with the people who matter most. She's best known as the host of the weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and author of the book, HOT MESS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GETTING ORGANIZED.  Both are essentially survival guides for anyone who has felt overwhelmed and needs some simple strategies to get on track. We had such an awesome conversation -- Laurie walked us step-by-step through her decade in business, which I think is so useful and inspiring, regardless of where you are in your own business. She told us how she started organically, gained momentum, then intentionally focused on slow and steady growth because she had small children when starting out -- the true definition of lifestyle design! And now 10 years into her business, she's an author, speaker, podcast host, and has created an amazing global community for professional organizers to connect with one another. Her business has grown and flourished in some really amazing ways. Listen to my interview with Laurie to learn… • A year-by-year breakdown of Laurie's decade of entrepreneurship • How she stumbled upon Professional Organizing and turned it into a career • The investments she made early in her business to set herself up for success • How Laurie built a mentorship program and partners program into her business

It's a summer of your favorite episodes! This episode, which originally aired November 26, 2018, was nominated as one listeners loved! Being a lingerie designer is its own unique and interesting niche of working in the fashion industry. There are tons of different things you have to think about compared to designing, let’s say, shirts or jackets. But it’s a pretty cool job! Laurie Van Jonsson knows this firsthand. From launching her own lingerie brand that was sold in TopShop to working for other companies, she knows the ins and outs of being a lingerie designer. Her 15 years of experience make her an expert in this category, and in this interview, she shares it all. From how she broke into the lingerie industry, how she sold her designs to global retailers, and how she ultimately became a freelance lingerie designer. In the interview (which you’ll love) we cover: Designing within constraints and restrictions in the lingerie design industry (that’s how she found her niche!) The mistakes (many people make) of trying to cater to too many markets Working with large manufacturers as a lingerie designer Having the passion and belief in your product to sew it all yourself (by hand!) How to be the lingerie designer that stands out with major retail buyers (being “pest-like” was described as a positive trait here!) How Laurie started blogging, grew her business, wrote and published a book, and managed the supply and demand for niche lingerie sizes. How Laurie’s freelance work built off of the momentum of her other projects The mistakes people make when starting their own fashion brand Advice on the best way to start strong, save time, and save money Working with people as a freelancer in the lingerie fashion industry Setting clear expectations and scope with freelance clients How Laurie built a foundation of inbound referrals that led to projects The challenges of working with people across the globe And so much more!   Freelance Designer with Lingerie Leanings Laurie van Johnson, a lingerie designer who started out in the industry back in 2003, first worked as a lingerie designer for brands, but quickly built her own brand of full cup, small back bras that she's sold throughout the world, including TopShop. Laurie now works as a freelance fashion designer working with other startup brands to help them launch labels and get patterns, grading, and tech packs all in order so that their bras and lingerie fit perfectly. After fifteen years in the fashion industry, she has great stories and loads of advice for freelancers and budding branders alike. Laurie has a rich history in the fashion industry. She studied Fashion and Textiles in school, and focused her obsession with detail into lingerie and swimwear as soon as she could. She focused her expertise on a small niche of the lingerie market, and quickly became an expert in the industry. She wrote “How to Become a Lingerie Designer” in 2012, and currently specializes in working with startup designers. Advice for Every Fashion Designer Laurie draws up designs, writes spec sheets, produces tech packs, and provides consultation for the startup lingerie designers of the world. She launched Van Jonsson Design again in September 2018, and she writes technical books, design sheets, and design patterns full time. Laurie spoke about finding her niche, what to charge freelance clients, and how she stood out with major retail buyers. Her passion for her craft is contagious and we know you’ll love hearing about her experience in the lingerie design realm! Resources & People Mentioned Laurie van Jonsson Website Laurie van Jonsson Instagram Vanjo Laurie van Jonsson Facebook Laurie van Jonsson Blog

In today's episode, I am chatting with my friend Laurie Palau, host of the podcast, This Organized Life and the creator of a partner program for professional organizers through her business, Simply B Organized. We are chatting all about podcasting and about what she offers for professional organizers. Plus, check out where she sees herself going as an entrepreneur in this industry!   (00:00) - Introduction to this episode(00:59) - Introduction to guest Laurie Palau (01:47) - What Laurie believes is the most interesting thing about herself (04:54) - Why building a community around a podcast was a good idea (10:13) - The most surprising aspect of Laurie’s partner program (13:15) - The funny story of how Laurie and I met (16:10) - How Laurie launched a podcast and book in one year (20:25) - Laurie’s tips around self-publishing a book (22:06) - What Laurie’s next book will be about (25:03) - Get educated on what the clutter clinic is (30:14) - The real life of Laurie Palau (32:33) - How Laurie’s transitions from doing all the things to a single focus (38:26) - How to limit yourself on social media (43:54) - What Laurie does at this stage in business to continue to be inspired (46:04) - The best book or podcast Laurie has experienced recently (49:15) - Where to find Laurie Palau   The rest of the show notes can be found at proorganizerstudio.com/blog/podcast-episode-6

We talk to Laurie Weston Davis, CEO/Broker/Principle of Better Homes and Gardens Lifestyle Property Partners in Pinehurst, NC about how she uses visual marketing like 3D home tours as a differentiator in her market. You'll learn: 1. Why visual marketing is more important today than ever. 2. How much it costs to get started with 3D tours. 3. Which houses are best suited for 3D tours. 4. Why Laura makes 3D tours standard in her listing presentation. 5. Where to share 3D video. 6. How Laurie incorporates other videos into her marketing.   Links mentioned: Matterport A Simple Favor    

Being a lingerie designer is its own unique and interesting niche of working in the fashion industry. There are tons of different things you have to think about compared to designing - let’s say - shirts or jackets. But it’s a pretty cool job! Laurie Van Jonsson knows this firsthand. From launching her own lingerie brand that was sold in TopShop to working for other companies, she knows the ins and outs of being a lingerie designer. Her 15 years of experience make her an expert in this category, and in this interview, she shares it all. From how she broke into the lingerie industry, how she sold her designs to global retailers, and how she ultimately became a freelance lingerie designer. In the interview (which you’ll love) we cover: Designing within constraints and restrictions in the lingerie design industry (that’s how she found her niche!) The mistakes (many people make) of trying to cater to too many markets Working with large manufacturers as a lingerie designer Having the passion and belief in your product to sew it all yourself (by hand!) How to be the lingerie designer that stands out with major retail buyers (being “pest-like” was described as a positive trait here!) How Laurie started blogging, grew her business, wrote and published a book, and managed the supply and demand for niche lingerie sizes How Laurie’s freelance work built off of the momentum of her other projects The mistakes people make when starting their own fashion brand Advice on the best way to start strong, save time, and save money Working with people as a freelancer in the lingerie fashion industry Setting clear expectations and scope with freelance clients How Laurie built a foundation of inbound referrals that led to projects The challenges of working with people across the globe And so much more!   Freelance Designer with Lingerie Leanings Laurie van Johnson, a lingerie designer who started out in the industry back in 2003, first worked as a lingerie designer for brands, but quickly built her own brand of full cup, small back bras that she's sold throughout the world, including TopShop. Laurie now works as a freelance fashion designer working with other startup brands to help them launch labels and get patterns, grading, and tech packs all in order so that their bras and lingerie fit perfectly. After fifteen years in the fashion industry, she has great stories and loads of advice for freelancers and budding branders alike. Laurie has a rich history in the fashion industry. She studied Fashion and Textiles in school, and focused her obsession with detail into lingerie and swimwear as soon as she could. She focused her expertise on a small niche of the lingerie market, and quickly became an expert in the industry. She wrote “How to Become a Lingerie Designer” in 2012, and currently specializes in working with startup designers. Advice for Every Fashion Designer Laurie draws up designs, writes spec sheets, produces tech packs, and provides consultation for the startup lingerie designers of the world. She launched Van Jonsson Design again in September 2018, and she writes technical books, design sheets, and design patterns full time. Laurie spoke about finding her niche, what to charge freelance clients, and how she stood out with major retail buyers. Her passion for her craft is contagious and we know you’ll love hearing about her experience in the lingerie design realm! Resources & People Mentioned Laurie van Jonsson Website Laurie van Jonsson Instagram Vanjo Laurie van Jonsson Facebook Laurie van Jonsson Blog Enjoy the show? Help us out by: Rating us on iTunes – it really helps! Subscribing on iTunes Subscribing on YouTube Subscribing on Stitcher Subscribing on Google Play Subscribing on Spotify  

I’m honored to share this Episode #38 of the Mother’s Quest Podcast with someone who even my children were excited I was interviewing… best-selling, award-winning, children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner. Widely recognized as the uncrowned queen of children’s music, Laurie’s albums, released on her own label Two Tomatoes, have been best sellers beloved by children and adults alike.  Her debut DVD, which went quadruple platinum, was the first-ever indie children’s music DVD to enter Billboard’s Top Music Video chart at #1. Laurie’s twelfth album, Laurie Berkner: the Dance Remixes, was released in September 2017. A longtime fixture on TV’s Nick Jr. and Sprout channels, Laurie’s music videos now appear regularly on NBCUniversal’s Universal Kids channel. And she’s ventured into new creative endeavors, writing the music and lyrics for three Off-Broadway children’s musicals produced by New York City Children’s Theater and publishing a series of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, including Pillowland, which has become my son Jacob’s story and song of choice at bedtime. Laurie’s music bridges a divide between parents and their children and invites connection, joy and meaning. In our conversation, I was compelled by the stories Laurie shared about families whose children have cancer and listen to her music for comfort in the hospital or whose children have autism and their first words were the names of Laurie’s songs. For her, bringing opportunities for connection and making space for creative expression is her true mission and has begun to take many forms. I was fascinated to learn about the unplanned path that brought her from preschool teacher to children’s musician, and how the tenets that inform her music training program, to stop talking and “put it in the music,” to let children express themselves in their own voice, and to follow children’s rhythm and leadership are powerful metaphors for parenthood and life. I loved every moment of this conversation, but especially the end, where Laurie recounted a recent E.P.I.C. snapshot moment with her own daughter and then closed us out with her guitar in hand singing my favorite song of hers, “Moon, Moon, Moon.” I felt so enriched by this conversation, and following Laurie’s guidance, I’m committed to creating more space for emotion, connection, play and music with my children. But, there’s also something else. The day after I recorded this episode and had the honor of hearing Laurie sing about the moon, I took in the power of the Lunar Eclipse and the rare Blue Moon, sending an email to Laurie to note the synchronicity of it all. I was struck again to learn that as I release this episode, Dr. Roz, the woman beautifully honored in the dedication for this episode, would have celebrated her birthday this week, if she were still alive today. So, I also leave this experience with renewed faith in ripple effects beyond what we first imagine and a reverence for following the rhythm in our lives, if we make the space to listen. This episode dedicated by: Denise W. Barreto, Relationships Matter Now, LLC www.relationshipsmatternow.com Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Topics Discussed in this Episode: What I was doing when I stopped everything to find Laurie’s contact information and invite her to come onto the podcast The influence Laurie’s driven working mother had on instilling the belief that Laurie could create a meaningful career Laurie’s true life mission which has nothing specifically to do with music or children The unplanned path that led Laurie to become a children’s musician and the new forms that Laurie’s creativity has taken her in recent years Laurie’s music mentor, Ruth Alperson and how her advice shaped how Laurie engages children with music What happened in the preschool classroom that led to the creation of her first song, “We are the Dinosaurs” Laurie’s key tenets for children’s music like “Sing it Don’t Say It,” and “Singing in a Child’s Voice,” and how that informed a music training program she created to help children feel ownership and leadership How what we “create” are gifts to the world and the unexpected ripple effects that Laurie’s music has had on families, especially families with children who are ill or have special needs The importance of following rhythm in many forms How the E.P.I.C. Guideposts show up in Laurie’s life and how she is on a quest to bring more of the “I,” investment in herself, through meditation, exercise and more. The importance of making space for connection with our children, managing our use of screens, and the very special family time Laurie has established with her family every night How Laurie’s E.P.I.C. Snapshot moment with her own daughter reflected back everything Laurie has sought to create through her music for others This Week’s Challenge: Make space for connection and music with your own children. Use music in your daily routine by turning an ordinary task with your child into a song. Remember to: Sing it, don’t say it Incorporate your children’s own sense of internal rhythm into the music Bring in playfulness Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Dalcroze Eurhythmics – A music curriculum that involves movement Two Tomatoes Records – Laurie’s record label The Music In Me – Laurie’s teacher training program and signature music classes for children 12 months to 4 years We Are The Dinosaurs – One of the first songs made by Laurie Moon Moon Moon – Our favorite song, sung live in this episode Pillowland – My son Jacob’s story and song of choice at bedtime The Blue Moon Lunar Eclipse – Images of the Blue Moon Lunar Eclipse, which synchronistically took place shortly after I recorded my episode with Laurie Announcements: Spring into Your E.P.I.C. Life Clarity Coaching Package Spring is an amazing time to more fully seed the E.P.I.C. Guideposts in your life. I’m opening a limited number of one-on-one coaching spaces for a 90 day coaching package that includes bi-weekly hour-long coaching sessions where I will help you mindfully close the chapter of the last season, identify your vision for what’s ahead, set strategic action steps for moving forward, and provide inspiration and accountability along the way. Email me at julie@mothersquest.com to set up a free discovery call and learn more. Virtual Mother’s Quest Circle Pilot I’m excited to announce that the first founding Mother’s Quest Virtual Circle has been filled. If you’re interested in a future circle, and want to receive notice when the applications open again, please add your name to this wait list. julie@mothersquest.com Mother’s Quest E.P.I.C. Life Check-In Would love to have you in our weekly E.P.I.C. Life Check-In on Tuesday, from 12N-1PM pm via Video on Zoom We’ll create connections within the Mother’s Quest community, reflect on how we feel along the E.P.I.C. Guideposts this week, and set an intention for the week. Time for personal introspection, group accountability and community-building all packed into one hour. Are you In? Join the Mother’s Quest Community to RSVP and find the zoom link to join. www.mothersquest.com/community  Click here to join! Help us Grow the Mother’s Quest Community If you’re finding value from the Mother’s Quest Podcast and would like to get more involved, please join us in the Mother’s Quest Facebook Group, help us find more like-minded mothers on a quest by spreading the word and sharing your favorite episodes, and make a donation or apply to dedicate an episode. You can also share your story on the Mother’s Quest Blog. Acknowledgements: A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Denise Barreto of Relationships Matter Now Sage B. 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If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com — Mother’s Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

Laurie Palau presents an insightful approach to organizing with an emphasis on the emotional aspects of clutter along with her practical tips for managing the things in your home. Is your home a hot mess? If the answer is yes you’re going to enjoy today’s guest organizer Laurie Palau of Simply B Organized in Pennsylvania. Laurie is a speaker, author, and host of the podcast, This Organized Life, where listeners get a glimpse into her not-so-perfect world as a wife, mom and professional organizer. Her book, HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is a must-read for anyone looking to streamline clutter from their life. With over nine years of organizing under her belt, Laurie is another industry veteran here to share her unique perspective on getting organized along with road tested practical tips. Now, we want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: -How Laurie found her true calling as a home organizer when she identified that organizational principles were part of the solution to feeling anxious and overwhelmed in the home. -Laurie discusses the 3 types of clutter that she finds with her clients: Physical, emotional, and calendar clutter -Learn about ArtKive, Laurie’s recommended app that will help you organize your kid’s artwork online: ArtKive -Your dominant clutter source and how it impacts your home organization. -Organizing diagnostics: reviewing your current clutter situation. -Learn about the ESP Method: Empty, Sort and Purge. -The Four Purge Piles: Donate, Reuse, Recycle, Discard. -How Laurie defines the cost of clutter. Gems: “Clutter doesn’t just have to be the physical stuff. It can be the burn out. How you end up snapping at your kids or spouse because you are just spread too thin.” “How much time and money do we waste buying things we already have that we can’t find?” "Most people if given the choice would rather live in an organized space." "I’ve relocated kitchen items outside of the kitchen.” “The average US citizen wastes an hour a day looking for lost or misplaced items." Favorite Tidying Tip: Open the mail every day and make a decision. Mail should fall into three categories: Action, Reference, Recycle What sparks joy for Laurie: Laurie covets her quiet time in the morning! Parting words of wisdom: Start small. Just wanting to make a change is a huge hurdle that you’ve already accomplished. To connect with Laurie you can find her at www.simplyborganized.com Listen to her podcast: This Organized Life Podcast Simply B Organized on FaceBook Simply B Organized on Instagram Simply B Organized on Twitter You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Laurie Palau.

Ever heard of sex magick? It doesn't involve cutting up body parts and making it whole again, disappearing sex partners after being bondaged, or sex toys being pulled out of a hat. It's a lot more meaningful than that. I've invited someone who can educate us better about what sex magick is all about. I personally am very interested in sex magick for some time now and I'm stoked to have someone to geek out with. Laurie Handlers is a sex and happiness coach, radio host, movie producer, actor, and the best-selling author of the book Sex and Happiness. She joins us to provide an introduction to sex magick - with more than 2 decades worth of experience in this field and I think she's one of the best source out there. Laurie and I talked about everything from her workshops, personal beliefs, a phenomenon called the little death, immortality, to George W. Bush. There's a lot that we deep-dived into including: The one thing that the Bush administration did right and how it impacted her life (03:43). What sex magic is, and how it can help you manifest your intentions one orgasm at a time (06:52). The reason why sexual energy is so powerful (10:19). How Laurie fuses atheism, immortalism, sex magick, and science to create the life she wants (14:01; 19:23) Our theory on the concept of deity as religions' attempt to control people and mankind's refusal to take responsibility for their lives (15:47) Dissecting our personal beliefs and how a Simon and Garfunkel song describes the human journey (25:11). What solo sex magick is and how to do it (31:17). Insights on partner sex magick practice, energetic orgasms and ejaculating (36:16). How to use bodily fluids as elixirs and objects of manifestation (40:41). The types of success people were able to attract and manifest through her sex magick workshops (42:46) Practicing sex magick and how it impacts our lives (46:02). There's so much more to uncover, and really, we were just edging on our conversation. Unfortunately, time is limited but we'll try to connect again to get down and dirty on even more sex magick. If you want more information about sex magick, reach out to Laurie via her website, Butterfly Workshops. You can also follow her on YouTube and Facebook for resources and updates. Related Links WebTalkRadio | Sex and Happiness Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill | Goodreads Sex and Happiness by Laurie Handlers Sounds of Silence by Disturbed | YouTube   Thanks for dropping by and listening. If you have comments, questions or suggestions, shoot me an email at info [at] theintimatelifestyle.com. I'd also appreciate it if you can share this episode to your social networks. Catch you all next time. Like us on Facebook and Instagram! And help us out by leaving a rating and a review in iTunes.   Remember to check out our Resource Page!

“Resilience is the one thing that golf beats into you, and if you’re not careful it will beat it out of you.” – Laurie Canter Laurie Canter didn’t pick up a golf club until he was 14 years old. Prior to that, he was a talented junior tennis player, competing at a high enough level for Avon County that his team came across Andy Murray in under-14s. He quickly developed a passion for golf which usurped his interest in tennis, though, a decision which proved wise. As an amateur, Laurie boasted a handicap of +5, and won both the South African Amateur Championships and the Spanish Amateur Championships. These successes helped him to become the fifth ranked amateur golfer in the world, and the best amateur golfer in the United Kingdom. In 2010 he played in the Open Championship at the home of golf, St. Andrews. He struggled, failing to make the cut, but overcame the disappointment to turn pro the following year. This year, he returned to the Open Championship for the first time since 2010, putting in an impressive showing at Royal Birkdale to finish in a tie for 37th place, just a shot behind Jason Day and Bubba Watson, and ahead of names including world number 1 Dustin Johnson, and Ernie Els. In this episode, Laurie talks to Chris about his development into a professional golfer in recent years. He discusses life on tour in detail, many of his practice techniques and on-course routines, and what separates the best players on tour from the rest of the pack. Ep. 5: Laurie Canter Show Notes Laurie talks about his obsession with golf. [3:10] How Laurie practices off the course. [7:30] Improving his bunker play. [10:30] The most important shots in golf. [12:30] Laurie takes us through his journey of life on tour. [14:30] Making cuts. [18:30] Pre-shot routines and strategies. [23:00]Laurie’s most memorable moments on tour. [25:10] Being a rookie on tour. [30:40] Bouncing back from disappointing results. [34:40] Laurie talks about what separates the best players from the rest. [36:40] Who Laurie travels with. [39:10] Laurie’s favorite books. [42:30] The best £100 you can spend on golf. [43:50] Laurie’s biggest mentor. [46:20] Laurie Canter’s action challenge. [49:20] Go to the range with 50 balls Split the balls into 2 groups of 25 Use 25 balls for technical drills, honing an aspect of your swing Use the other 25 balls for practicing pre-shot routines, changing the target regularly to replicate a round of golf Gear/Resources Mentioned Golfstat Lab Every Shot Counts I Am Pilgrim The Pressure Principle Putting tutor DST Club If poem People Mentioned Cameron McCormick Mark Broadie Matt Perry Terry Hayes Dave Alred Bertie Cordle Gordon Brand Jr, Rudyard Kipling Connect and Follow Laurie Canter European Tour  Twitter Instagram

Contentment, Goals, Retreats, No, Success   Episode 11: Crafting Contentment URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/crafting-contentment-laurie-guest/ ‎   Summary   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Laurie Guest, a farmer’s daughter who has taken charge of her life. She is an incredible wife and mother as well as a successful author and speaker. Laurie has found the importance of creating contentment, discovering what it is that allows us mere mortals to find a space that is all our own. Join us to find practical ways to find this path for yourself.   You’ll discover:   How Laurie describes her superpower. Why it’s important to craft contentment for yourself. How to figure out your own benchmark of success. Why you must practice “strategic disengagement.” The importance of writing down your immediate and long-term goals. How to fit a personal retreat into your schedule. Why your moment of transformation doesn’t have to be earth-shattering. How and why to practice “theme living.” Laurie’s system for saying “no” to commitments. The difference between joy and contentment.   Interview Links & Other Resources   Wrapped in Stillness: A Personal Retreat Guide by Laurie Guest Follow Laurie Guest on Twitter Connect with Laurie on Facebook iTunes - Subscribe, Rate & Review

Laurie Meacham, Manager of Customer Commitment and Social Media at JetBlue Airways, has to live up to a tough standard which is immortalized in JetBlue’s mission statement: To Inspire Humanity. But she and her social care team – called crewmembers – are doing just that, working 24/7 to respond to passengers with a goal of just a 10-minute response time. Their work goes beyond customer service, answering all sorts of questions about planes, airports, and other aeronautical trivia. “It’s all part of delivering an amazing customer experience,” she says. Laurie took time out of her busy schedule to speak with me and Dan Moriarty for Episode 2 of the Focus on Customer Service Podcast. Some of the most quotable moments of this episode include: • “If we’re doing it right, any interaction you have with a JetBlue crewmember will be very similar… our goal is to deliver a consistent experience.” • “Our goal is to always know the answer or be able to find the answer.” • “We’ve really infused our brand’s personality through social and that’s what differentiates us.” • “We want you to be able to see who JetBlue is from looking through the @JetBlue Twitter feed.” • “Listen to your customers… and be true to YOUR brand.” Here are the highlights of Episode 2 and where to find them: (2:05) JetBlue’s approach to customer service, and the role it plays within the company (3:13) How JetBlue’s culture of service translates to social media (4:16) Laurie’s role and the team structure, plus what makes a good social care “crewmember” (7:10) How Laurie trains the team and educates them about JetBlue (8:33) Why the airline industry just might be social media’s “sweet spot” and what JetBlue does to differentiate itself in a crowded space (12:28) Response time expectations (14:28) Connecting social media to a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system (16:22) Laurie’s advice for those starting out in social care (17:26) A memorable social media encounter with a passenger, which you won’t want to miss! (22:02) What Laurie likes to tweet about when she’s not at work To nominate other brands to be featured on the Focus on Customer Service podcast, please use the hashtag #FOCS.