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Meredith is easily one of the most interesting and unusual people we've ever had on the podcast, and her story is a testament to just how much small-town living appeals to all kinds of people, even people that you may not expect. This episode is all about how Meredith–a Marin County, California native–found herself in rural South Dakota, and what we can do to make our small towns more welcoming for all different kinds of people who want to make their lives here.  About Meredith: Meredith McMurray was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. She was home-schooled for all but one of her twelve grade school years. Then, in 2006, she enlisted into the US Marine Corps at age 18 and served four years active duty, deploying twice during that time. After an Honorable Discharge, Meredith began an exploration into the world of health and healing practices such as yoga, neuromuscular therapy, meditation, self-inquiry, and performing arts! She began learning Aerial Acrobatics in 2012, at first as a hobby. By 2016, Meredith began making a living off of teaching and performing Aerial Acrobatics. In May 2019, Meredith was presented with an opportunity to take over ownership of Aerial Arts Fairfax (IG account no longer managed), a local beloved Aerial Academy in Fairfax, CA. The offer was for Meredith to purchase the business and facilitate over 200 actively enrolled students to continue their training—or watch it close and cease to exist due to the original founder opting to retire earlier in 2019. Out of pure love for the art form (and a lack of awareness of what was to come), Meredith took a risk and invested five figures of borrowed money into purchasing the business. Aerial Arts Fairfax had eight great months under Meredith's leadership, and then March 2020 came along... Obliterated by the statewide lockdowns and dysfunctional social practices implemented by the majority in the San Francisco Bay Area, Meredith consciously chose to no longer serve that community with her business nor her physical presence. Meredith had heard former Governor Kristi Noem say, "All South Dakotans are Essential." So, after sixteen total months of fighting to regain any sense of meaning or purpose in California, Meredith packed her Prius and drove to South Dakota with no plan. Once she arrived, Meredith was able to shake hands with Gov. Kristi Noem and thank her for standing up for the people of South Dakota and their occupations. Then, Meredith was able to work a seasonal job in South Dakota and earn enough to pay herself back from the five-figure financial wound created by the State of California. After that, Meredith moved across state lines four times before eventually returning back to South Dakota, where she has been living for the last 2.5 years. By no means is Meredith walking off into the sunset... She continues to wake up every morning wondering how she can best serve the community, make real friends, and express important messages in whatever form. Please enjoy the speech Meredith recently gave at the Black Hills Aerial Cup: https://youtu.be/Y15XccuXMFw?si=IGgYzsz8jtsfQqpA In this episode, we cover: How Meredith went from Marin County, CA to small-town South Dakota What she loves about small towns What she'd love for her own small-town experience Resources Mentioned: Freedom Fest: https://freedomfest.com/ Speech for anyone who's ever felt "non-essential”: https://youtu.be/Y15XccuXMFw?si=IGgYzsz8jtsfQqpA Meredith's website: www.DanglingDance.com Get in touch: DanglingDance@gmail.com Small-Town Shout-Out! Big high fives to Ellendale, our county seat! A major economic development project—Applied Digital—is happening right there, and the revenue it brings is game-changing. But we're especially cheering for Ellendale because growth like this brings big challenges, too. Just because something big is happening doesn't mean anything was ever wrong before. We see you, we support you, and we're in it with you. New Segment Alert! We think some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're introducing two new parts to the show:  “Small town humblebrags”: Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  “Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges”: Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!

What's the secret to building a thriving mortgage business while staying organized and stress-free?   Meredith Kaminsky is an experienced mortgage professional, shares how she leverages processes, teamwork, and client relationships to streamline operations and achieve success in the mortgage industry. I chat with Meredith Kaminsky, a mortgage broker with One Link, who has been transforming her business since 2008. Meredith shares her approach to refining systems that drive efficiency, including leveraging trigger-based Kanban boards for task management, enhancing renewal conversations to uncover new opportunities, and building long-term client relationships through personalized outreach and effective process sheets. We also explore strategies for maximizing referrals, managing client anxiety around rising rates, and creating authentic customer experiences that lead to repeat business. Tune in to learn how thoughtful processes and proactive communication can elevate your mortgage business. In this episode we will cover: How Meredith's team uses triggers and Kanban boards to stay on track and avoid missed tasks. Strategies for easing client anxiety during renewals and uncovering opportunities for refinances. Using process sheets and personalized touchpoints to enhance the client experience. How networking groups and contests keep her engaged with clients and referral partners. The importance of consistency, even with family and friends, to maintain quality service.   To connect with Meredith, you can check out the links below: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn https://mortgagesdoneright.ca/   Follow Scott on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottpeckford/ I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.whybrx.com   I Love Mortgage Brokering is brought to you by Finmo.  To learn more, visit: www.finmo.ca/ilmb

Meredith Huck, founder and principal designer of House of Huck, joins Shaun and Rebecca to share her journey from corporate sales to running her boutique interior design firm in coastal Connecticut. Meredith discusses her time-saving processes, the value of clear boundaries, and the creative inspiration behind her rapid success.Discover how her corporate background helped her build efficient systems and how she uses innovative tools like QR codes to streamline communication with vendors and trades.In this episode, we discuss:Meredith's transition from corporate sales to design – How her background shaped her business practices.Efficient processes and tools – Why QR codes and meticulous documentation make her projects run smoothly.Balancing motherhood and business – Tips on time-blocking and setting boundaries for a thriving design firm.Building strong vendor relationships – How trades are an extension of her brand and why professionalism matters.Lessons in client relationships – How Meredith ensures her clients are a perfect fit for her style and processes.Supporting Resources:Follow Meredith Huck:Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube | LinkedInVisit House of Huck: WebsiteRebecca's Instagram: Studio PlumbShaun's Instagram: Wrensted InteriorsExplore more: Hot Young Designers Club WebsiteShop our design resources: Hot Young Designers Club ShopBecome a Loyal Hottie:Support the show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, leaving a review, and sharing this episode with your design besties. For exclusive content, join us on Patreon.

#38 Welcome to another exciting episode of the Plant-Fuelled Podcast! This week, we're joined by the trailblazing Meredith Marin, founder of Vegan Hospitality. Meredith's incredible journey took her from advocating for plant-based living in Aruba to creating a worldwide movement that empowers vegans and supports restaurants in offering plant-based options. This episode is packed with insights on how to thrive as a vegan, even in the most unexpected places.

In this episode, I am chatting with Meredith Ethington (@perfectpending), an award-winning writer and author of the book Mom Life and her most recent book, The Mother Load. Meredith helps to normalize how hard parenting can be whether you are in your newborn days or dealing with toddler tantrums or feisty teens. Often moms don't feel safe to talk about their struggles, and Meredith helps shed light on what is not talked about enough. We dive deep into the transition of becoming a parent overnight (without a manual), balancing the impact social media can pose on the reality of motherhood, how to find ways to regulate ourselves and our children, and how "mom brain” is a real thing! If you are ready to take the pressure off, feel heard, and relate to other moms then you don't want to miss this empowering conversation.  Highlights from this episode: The truth about motherhood It's ok to have different parenting styles How Meredith embraced imperfection Letting go of unrealistic mom expectations A child's personality can clash with yours The “good enough mother” theory What postpartum anxiety & depression looks like Talk to your kids about mental health Toxic positivity and social media Mom brain is real The importance of self-care Show sponsors: Paleovalley - Save 15% off your 1st order of Paleovalley products, discount applied at checkout Sunday Farms - Save 20% off your 1st two orders when you use the code ultimatebaby at checkout Needed - Save 20% off Sleep + Relaxation Support when you use the code ultimatebaby at checkout Related links: Follow @marniwasserman and @ultimatehealthpodcast on Instagram for Sarelle & Hayden updates Meredith Ethington - The Mother Load (book) Meredith Ethington's website (Perfection Pending) Follow Meredith Ethington (Perfection Pending) on Facebook and Instagram Meredith Ethington - Mom Life (book) Listen to TUB051: How to Navigate Tiny Human Meltdowns, Tantrums, and Defiance with Alyssa Blask Campbell Alyssa Blask Campbell, Lauren Elizabeth Stauble – Tiny Humans, Big Emotions (book) Subscribe to TUBP in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

Caring for those who suffer from dementia or cognitive disabilities can be challenging from day to day. There are many aspects of this care that must be coordinated and planned to ensure a safe and meaningful quality of life for the patient. In this episode we focus on the role of physical fitness for these patients and how important is it to keep those with dementia physically active. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Why we thought this topic was important to bring to light and how there is very little information regarding the importance of physical fitness for those who suffer from dementia. 2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with patients that have dementia and the challenges involved. 3). How being physically active helps improve balance and prevent falls which can occur frequently for these types of patients. 4). Ways to help motivate patients to want to exercise and help them be more open to movement. 5). How Meredith designed her Cognitive Series Workouts which are targeted towards those with dementia and cognitive issues. /// We hope the information we've shared in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who provides care for those with dementia or cognitive disabilities. Being aware of all aspects of this kind of care is important to helping maintain a successful quality of life in these patients and their families. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever felt instant calm entering a park from a bustling city? Find out why Meredith Walters believes nature is the ultimate sanctuary for our overstimulated minds.  Meredith Walters is an acclaimed author and certified nature-therapy coach, known for her novel "This Animal Body," which chronicles her personal journey with depression. Tune in to learn how reconnecting with nature can alleviate depression and anxiety, and why tapping into our body's wisdom is transformative!   WE TALK ABOUT:  12:00 - How Meredith discovered the power of reconnecting with nature 15:00 - Simple ways of to reconnecting with yourself and nature 25:00 - The benefits of nature for mental health 27:00 - How often you can do nature therapy to help with stress and anxiety 31:00 - Bringing nature into your life in a big city or in extreme winter 35:00 - Using creativity to balance your busy life and spending time in nature 41:00 - Downsides of disconnection from nature on mental health 46:00 - The rise of nature schools and their benefits for children with ADHD and anxiety 48:00 - Understanding body intelligence and it's importance for your wellbeing 53:00 - What to do if you have no idea how to tap into yourself and relax in nature 59:00 - About Meredith's novel “This Animal Body”   SPONSORS:  Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save. Mushroom Breakthrough from BiOptimizers gives you maximum brain power, healthier skin, hair and nails, and supports your immune system. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!   Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It's delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Meredith Walters' website   LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music  

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Meredith Calloway, Chief Visionary Officer and Co-Founder of Gifted Travel Network (GTN). She shares more about the inspiration behind her community of luxury travel advisors and her nuggets of wisdom about how to develop and cultivate a brand message that will help you stand out from the crowd by finding your brilliance. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Meredith transitioned from working in finance to starting a travel business and founding Gifted Travel Network Why finding one's “zone of genius” and pursuing a passion is crucial for any business owner How Meredith's community fosters connections and holds members accountable through mastermind meetings and group coaching Why travel advisors need to cultivate their brand message and uniqueness to stand out in a crowded market Strategies Meredith's travel advisors used to navigate challenges during the pandemic and achieve exponential sales growth How a transformative mindset contributes to success and what resources are available for mindset tips in the travel industry Nurturing Community Professional Growth Meredith explains how her community works and the importance of offering solid content, group coaching, and experiences to meet the needs and wants of her members. They use mastermind meetings and group coaching to foster connections, share knowledge, and hold each other accountable. This approach helps them create a nurturing and engaged environment where members can learn from each other and collectively thrive. Embracing Change and Adversity We also dig deeper into the concept of accidental business owners, particularly in the context of the travel advisor profession. The shifts in the travel industry, compounded by the challenges of the pandemic, led many travel agents to become accidental entrepreneurs. Meredith shares how her advisors leaned into the adversity, using their resilience and community support to pivot and find success in turbulent times, even inspiring improvements in many travel advisors' businesses. Find Your Brilliance Turning toward the future, Meredith expresses excitement about potential opportunities in the luxury travel industry and emphasizes why we need to shift the public's perception of travel advisors from mere order takers to designers, project managers, and master coordinators. Meredith also encourages travel advisors to fully understand their niche, share their unique brand message, and find their brilliance to stand out in the crowded marketplace. We also discuss the transformative power of mindset and its impact on personal growth. Meredith highlights the importance of an abundant mindset in embracing change and navigating challenges. Resources: Website: https://www.giftedtravelnetwork.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithhill/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/giftedtravelnetwork/ Free Download: Mindset Blocks for Entrepreneurs and How to Overcome Them We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more o​f. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

Today, Andrea and Taleesa are joined by video content creator and strategist Meredith Krueger, who has been working with Smith and Crawford company since 2023. Meredith talks about her own experience growing her pet account to over 40,000 followers and shares her insights on creating engaging content for platforms like Instagram and TikTok. If you've been wondering how you can start implementing video strategy into your social media, listen to this episode and the tips Meredith has for growing your content with impactful videos. If you enjoyed this episode please share, rate and review it! Also mentioned in today's episode: How Meredith was able to grow her pet account to 40k followers on Instagram 2:38How Meredith was able to transition to reels and start creating video content 5:00Breaking out of your comfort zone 7:30Trending audio and how to use it effectively 12:09Creating easy and engaging social media reels for med spas 18:53Video content: what to show and what to avoid 23:51Links:Connect with Meredith and follow her pug page: https://www.instagram.com/thispugslife/https://smithandcrawford.com/https://www.instagram.com/smithandcrawfordco

What's really working to change hearts and minds when it comes to diversity and inclusion? What's the CEO journey like when you've been in an organization for a long time?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Meredith Gibson, CEO of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). Meredith discusses:How she determined that what motivates her in her career is mission.When she became CEO of AWIS, she had conversations with staff, including someone who she thought was interested in the CEO job.The organization's renewed commitment membership and relationships (with members, chapters, and staff) in 2018.AWIS' Summer of Science which educates the public about how science impacts our world.AWIS advocates on issues that fall between gender and science, including DEI curriculum, Title IX activities, bullying, sexual harrassment, bias in hiring.One day DEI events can be exciting but they don't change behaviors and habits. The AWIS Inclusion Project is a 90 day learning experience that gives participants a small activity or reflection every day in order to create new habits and insights.How AWIS changed the corporate sponsor package to allow anyone at the companies to access member benefits. This has exploded membership and participation!How Meredith's superpower of conversation and how she's able to ferret out insights from members, Board leaders and staff.References:AWIS websiteAWIS Inclusion Project

Downsizing and/or moving can be a challenge for anyone, especially as we age. It can be mentally, physically and emotionally taxing to plan a move or to downsize a life that we may have lived for many years at a time. The process of making a lifestyle change in our living situation can be a daunting one but there are things you can do to ensure a smooth transition in all aspects of our physical, mental and emotional well being. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). How Meredith's mother inspired her to look further into this topic and why we felt it was important to shed more light on the effects of downsizing or moving from an all over health and wellness perspective. 2). How the effects moving or downsizing can affect our motivation levels to stay healthy both physically and mentally. 3). How the difficulties of deciding what to keep and what to donate or throw away can be an emotional roller coaster especially after keeping items for many years. 4). Why making sure the living space you're moving into supports your physical needs especially if you need certain accommodations around the home. 5). Why proper planning ahead will allow you the extra time you need to get things done in a timely manner and avoid rushing which can cause more stress. /// We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be going through a move or downsizing. As mentioned, this can be a challenging time for many people and making sure you take necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition process is key to having a successful outlook on this next chapter of life. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Meredith Woolnough.Meredith Woolnough is an Australian machine embroidery artist whose organic creations are instantly recognisable and simply stunning. Meredith's art pieces are celebration of the beauty of nature and at the same time, a technical marvel. We talk about her passion for science and nature, the pleasure she gets from teaching, and how her work is much like darning.Timestamps: 00:00:15 - Start00:03:30 - How her artistic journey began00:07:15 - How Meredith's technique is like darning00:12:00 - Her involvement in scientific realms00:21:00 - The 100 Embroideries Project00:24:10 - How Meredith juggles art/life/children00:27:00 - Meredith's toolset00:32:00 - Teaching embroidery online00:42:00 - Favourite band00:43:00 - Favourite podcast00:45:30 - Favourite film00:46:15 - Favourite book00:48:00 - Interesting fact that no one knows about Meredith00:51:27 - Where to connect with MeredithLinks:Website: https://meredithwoolnough.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithwoolnough/About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/subscribeAnd follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by Coach Meredith Black. Meredith is not only the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at Marquette University, but she was the first Women's Lacrosse Coach in the history of the program! On top of that, she also owns and operates Black Lax, a local girls' lacrosse club. In this episode, Meredith shares her experience with lacrosse as an athlete and a coach. She shares valuable information if you are interested in understanding and playing the sport, learning about options to grow as a player, and she gives you a sneak peek into things she looks for when she's recruiting! In this episode we also discuss: How Meredith got into the sport of lacrosse and was recruited to play at Notre Dame Her success as a collegiate player and traits she felt help her be successful Her transition into coaching lacrosse as an assistant coach Building a Division I Women's Lacrosse Program from the ground up Traits that she feels make players successful, and what she looks for when she is recruiting a player Growth of the sport in the last 10+ years She shares information about her club, Black Lax, and it's values/goals for participation and training And much more! Coach Meredith has been a big leader on and off the field for the sport of lacrosse. Whether you are a lacrosse player or not, I feel there are a lot of takeaways from this podcast that can be applied to just about any athlete! You can learn more about Coach Meredith online or on social media: Instagram: @blacklaxeagles @marquettewlax Online: www.black-lax.com , www.gomarquette.com/sports/womens-lacrosse ACL Rehab Masterclass

Losing weight is a common desire among most people when they begin or continue on their active lifestyle journey. For some, this desire can take on a more unhealthy approach when it is rushed. Losing weight “fast” isn't always a healthy endeavor as our bodies are all designed differently and keeping a healthy amount of weight on is always recommended. But what about when we want to lose a small amount of weight in a short amount of time? Is there a way to do it safely and effectively? In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). Meredith's thoughts on the real purpose of exercise which includes losing weight and keeping it off but also to keep our bodies healthy in all aspects of life. 2). How Meredith designs her “Custom 7 Day Workout Plans” for customers that focus not just on losing weight but to help with other areas like balance and strength. 3). How getting the right amount of sleep contributes to healthy weight. 4). Why making sure you are taking in enough calories with good foods to fuel your bodies needs is also important to shedding weight in a healthy manner. 5). How embracing an active lifestyle consistently will help you not only lose 5lbs but could help you maintain a lower body weight in a safe and healthy manner. /// We hope the tips and information we shared in this episode are helpful to you, especially if your are weighing the options to losing a small amount of weight in a short amount of time. We don't recommend that this be your preferred way to lose weight but making sure you take the necessary precautions a to make your safety and health a priority is the most important thing to keep at the top of mind always. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meredith is an artist from Newcastle, Australia. She uses a sewing machine to represent natural subjects through a unique form of sculptural embroidery. This technique combines her background in both natural history illustration and textiles.Listen to hear more about:The happy accident that changed Meredith's university major and, subsequently, changed her life. The process of creating sculptural embroidery.The importance of shadow in the display of Meredith's pieces.Taking a sewing machine into life drawing classes.Natural history illustration at university level.How field work and nature journaling help Meredith in her embroidery practice.How the landscape informs Meredith's work.How Meredith blends colours in her pieces.The 100 Embroideries project.The importance of sketchbooks.Juggling a creative career with motherhood.The book ‘Create Naturally' by Marcia Young. To learn more about Meredith, her work and her online courses visit https://meredithwoolnough.com.au. You can also connect with her on Instagram and Facebook.The book that features Meredith and I is called ‘Create Naturally: Go Ouside and Rediscover Nature with 15 Artists' by Marcia Young. You can find out more about it here: https://createnaturally.com.The online course through University of Newcastle can be found here: Drawing Nature, Science and Culture - Natural History Illustration. -----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates each month. You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!

Hello and thank you for joining us for this week's episode! Mohammed Ali, Mike Tyson… and You! Ok maybe not to that extent, but have you ever considered boxing as a great workout? If so then this episode is for you. Boxing or “shadow boxing” is a great exercise to consider if you are thinking about spicing up your weekly exercise routines. Shadow boxing is a great way to build up your hand – eye coordination as well as help build up your cardio vascular system. Here at SFWM we have some great routines that you can check out in both seated and standing formats if you aren't familiar with cardio boxing. No matter your age, fitness level or limitations, there is something for everyone when it comes to having fun with boxing workouts. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). What we really mean when we say “boxing workouts” and how “air boxing” or “shadow boxing” mimics the movements of real boxing and provides a great way to build mental and physical health. 2). Why it's easy to get started with boxing exercises because it requires no equipment and you can do it in the comfort of your own home either standing or seated. 3). How Meredith designs her boxing workout routines and her approach to making them very accessible to anyone at any fitness level. 4). The differences between a shadow boxing workout and an “impact” style workout where you are striking a surface like a punching bag. Both can be beneficial but shadow boxing is preferred to help avoid injury. 5).  The empowering feeling you get after doing a boxing workout and how it makes you feel accomplished in a way that is unlike any other type of workout. /// Thank you again for joining us on this episode. Boxing workouts can be a great way to add variety to your workout routines. Gone are the days of boxing stereotypes only being for the young and fit. We can all benefit from the mental and physical aspects of boxing in both seated and standing formats, advanced, intermediate or beginner levels. We hope this episode inspires you to give it a try if you're new to boxing exercises and don't forget to check out our library of boxing routines here. Tile the next episode! Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we make circadian principles more accessible to people with busy lives - living in cities - working in offices - working nightshift - living in less than "ideal" circadian conditions? In this interview with Meredith Oke - creator of the Quantum Biology Collective - we discuss how to make these things accessible to everyone! Sign up for the next cohort training that starts on November 15th (date correction) - https://www.circadiancertified.com/courses/quantum-biology-level-1-circadian-certified?ref=1a519fThis episode is sponsored by VivaRays - code YOGI to save 15% https://vivarays.com/carnivoreyogi This episode is sponsored by Optimal Carnivore “CarnivoreY” to receive 10% off all products- Brain Nourish - https://amzn.to/3liaNFN Grassfed Organ Meat Complex https://amzn.to/3Dp1R9e Grassfed Beef liver https://amzn.to/3clgONz This episode is sponsored by Upgraded Formulas - code YOGI12 or YOGI to save on anything from Upgraded Formulas - https://www.upgradedformulas.com/?rfsn=4637317.2071db5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4637317.2071db5 Check out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! https://sarah-kleiner.mykajabi.com/store Circadian health for the busy person course: https://sarah-kleiner.mykajabi.com/offers/dfNmzEnP Use code PODCAST to save 10% off on all my courses at anytime! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Beginning 3:50 How I found Meredith & decided to go through her certification 4:23 Meredith's story & how she came to quantum health/circadian biology 5:50 When you feel sick - but doctors say there is nothing wrong when you 7:00 How Meredith began to correlate environment to illness 8:00 Food and illness - how we have to look beyond & look at our interview 11:00 How Meredith found Dr Kruse 13:00 How Meredith came up with the idea to create a quantum community 16:00 How quantum health/light works 17:00 Why changing light before diet is helpful & can make us more resilient 21:30 Fitness trackers and how they slow our mitochondrial health 23:00 Why we can't rely on apps for our health & how to become more intuitive 29:30 Relaxing into a quantum lifestyle when you have kids and jobs 33:00 Making quantum health accessible for everyone no matter what 36:34 Mental health and circadian rhythms 39:00 Shifting paradigms around health & the quantum health doctors 42:00 The importance of community when we shift our health 46:00 Why no one is covering circadian health & supplements are still being pushed 48:00 Human NNEMF & having the right people in our lives 55:00 Is there science to support circadian health? 58:30 Training for coaches and doctors in quantum health

Meredith founded the “House of Huck” in 2020 as a passion project. She gave herself an ultimatum: If she wasn't successful in three years, she'd go back to the corporate world. But in one year, she transformed her business into a full-time career.  She's leveraged her unique background in corporate sales—and some genius social media marketing tactics—to build a thriving business. In this episode of Wingnut Social, Meredith shares some business tips for new interior designers that you just can't miss! What You'll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [1:16] Wingnut Webinar: Let's Get Real About Reels [2:56] Mini News Sesh: Native scheduling on Instagram [5:06] Learn all about Meredith Huck and the House of Huck [11:08] Marketing House of Huck on social media [18:03] When Meredith sought out an interior design coach [20:43] How Meredith handles pricing and fees [23:22] Why Meredith doesn't want to grow and scale a team [28:13] Business tips for new interior designers [35:55] The What Up Wingnut! Round [41:10] Blooper Reel! Connect with Meredith Huck House of Huck Connect on Instagram Resources & People Mentioned Wingnut Webinar Aug 25, 2022 11:00 AM: Let's Get Real About Reels  Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Dakota Design Co. The Brownstone Boys Record your podcast episodes on Riverside Why House of Huck grew quickly 95% of Meredith's clients have come from social media. How does she leverage various platforms to gain visibility?  Meredith got in front of the camera. It allowed people to learn about herself and her life. She also embraced a unique social media marketing strategy: Throwing a scavenger hunt.  Meredith chose 5 local businesses, bought gift cards, and hid them around town. You had to follow her on social media and answer a riddle to find the gift card(s). Once someone found one, they had to tag her in a post.  She gained followers, gave back to her community, and it even led to a request for a design consultation. Why Meredith doesn't want to grow and scale a team Meredith is struggling with a great problem to have: Getting too many requests for her design services. She's learning how to take discovery calls, explaining how her process works, and scheduling out (sometimes weeks or months).  She sets the expectation that it may be weeks before she can connect back to work on their project. But then she communicates via email, notes in the mail, etc. She'll have those clients work on creating a Pinterest board to fill in the gap during those weeks.  Meredith is busier than ever, but she isn't interested in growing and scaling a team right now. She loves what she does and chooses to outsource when necessary. She works with a virtual assistant and outsources renderings and sourcing tasks.  Business tips for new interior designers What has Meredith learned from her first couple of years as a new interior designer?  Tip #1: It's not just about charging a design fee. Whenever you can, open up wholesale accounts and purchase furnishings directly from them. A large portion of Meredith's revenue has come from the margin she makes on furnishings.  Tip #2: Trust your gut. Meredith agreed to do some design work for a couple despite seeing numerous red flags. Meredith requires her clients to request revisions within one week of her design presentation. After her design presentation, this client asked for more than a week to decide. Two months later, they asked her for a refund of her design fees.  Tip #3: Don't take every job that comes your way. Only work with people who appreciate what you're doing for them.  Meredith shares more tips, tricks, and business strategies in this episode of Wingnut Social. Check it out! Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Subscribe on YouTube Darla's Interior Design Website Check out the Wingnut Social Media Lab Facebook Group! 786-206-4331 (connect with us for your social media marketing needs) Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Those companies that are no longer small businesses but not yet large corporations occupy what is called the "middle market." When it comes to lending to these companies, it is very relationship-driven and not exactly a tech-forward operation. So, this spells an opportunity for a fintech-centered approach to middle market lending.My next guest on the Fintech One-on-One Podcast is Meredith Carter, the CEO of Context Business Lending. They are an asset-based lender (ABL), and you can tell they are a little different because they have trademarked the term: Consider ABL Disrupted.In this podcast you will learn:How Meredith became aware of Context Business Lending (CBL).The state of the middle market asset-based lending market.How transactions get done in this market.The different industries they focus on.The typical companies that come to CBL for a loan.Range of loan terms and interest rates.How they are bringing automation to the underwriting process.The average length of time from initial contact to funded loan.How they fared during the pandemic.Why they decided to lean in and continued during that time.The capital markets advantage of being backed by a single family office.How they work with banks when co-funding the loans.What they do to monitor their loan portfolio.The scale they are at today.Meredith's vision for CBL.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!In this week's podcast we're diving into a great discussion on how Meredith goes about creating her “BEST OF” workout series videos and how they can be beneficial to you and your workout routines.Our “Best Of” series videos are designed to give you the best workout in the time allotted and meant to be great “Go – To”  routines for any level of fitness.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Meredith's reasoning for initially designing this Best Of series workouts and how they differ and also compliment our current vast library of exercises.2). How Meredith designs some of her routines based off of our amazing user comments and emails that we receive on a weekly basis.3). Meredith's thoughts on some of the various exercise videos available on YouTube from other channels and her concerns on safety and practicality that she see's  missing and how this also helps shape her routines.4). How this series of “THE BEST” workouts is meant to stand side by side with all of our other workouts to help compliment them and give you more options to build your own routines.5). Why these series of videos are designed to be either full body, upper or just lower body to help compliment the challenges that many people face when dealing with limitations or even just starting out.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode! We hope this discussion on the background, design and effectiveness of our “BEST OF” series exercises helps you in your health and fitness journey. It is our goal to put out the best we can when it comes to our fitness content and we hope our “Best Of” routines helps you find that exercise sweet spot as well.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the show

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!We enjoy putting out our best exercise videos on a weekly basis and love that many people around the world are benefitting from our large library of content. But are we only targeting our videos towards seniors? We often get a lot of comments and emails from some amazing people who give us feedback on how our videos are helping them. We are fortunate to know that they cover all age ranges and abilities as well. We are labeled "Senior Fitness" but in reality our exercises can be helpful to anyone looking to stay active and physical no matter what level of fitness they are.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How the comments and emails we get about our videos helping people around the world at all age ranges keeps inspiring us to create workouts that can be done by anyone at any age.2). How Meredith designs her workouts to be done as is or modified to either an advanced level or lower intensity if needed.3). Our thoughts on how and why we have people find our workouts no matter their age, when they are unable to find the right workouts for them online or in person.4). How many people of all ages with limitations are able to still follow along with our workouts and why we believe it's important to make sure the right to fitness is not just for a certain group of people but for everyone.5). Meredith's thoughts on what inspires her to create workouts that cover such a big age ranges and fitness levels.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode, we love knowing that there are many people who benefit from our exercise library which covers all age ranges. Staying active and healthy is a priority no matter what age or level of fitness you are and we always try to make sure we offer something for everyone. Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the show

Hello and thank you for joining us on today's episode!This week we have a great discussion about why we felt it was important to offer “Audio Only” workouts for the visually impaired. This is a new feature on our website which you can find here that focuses on workouts that are meant for those who may have limited sight or are possibly blind. We felt it was important to try and offer a way for people who cannot see to still have access to fitness routines that are safe, reliable and designed specifically for them.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What our audio workout feature is and why we decided to set up a page on our website dedicated to releasing this type of content for the visually impaired.2). Why we feel that this type of health and fitness content needs to be created and how the fitness industry has been lacking in catering to the visually impaired.3). Meredith's unique approach to exercise routines that are in an audio format only and how she carefully designs and implements them so that are safe for those who have limited or no vision at all.4). Why getting feedback about these audio workouts will help us improve on them and hopefully help provide a better way for the visually impaired to stay active and healthy as well.5). How Meredith records her audio only workouts and her reasoning for doing them while recording to make sure they are safe for those who are listening and following along.///Thank you again for joining us for this important episode. Making sure health and fitness content is available for all people is very important to us which is why decided to try this new feature. We're excited being able to share exercising routines for people who may be visually impaired and allowing all of us maintain a healthy lifestyle no matter what the limitation is. We hope you agree as well.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the show

Do you often call yourself an ‘overthinker'? Do you feel an overwhelming sense of unease every time you need to do something that is outside your comfort zone? In today's episode, Varun talks to Meredith Arthur, author of ‘Get Out of My Head: Inspiration for Overthinkers in an Anxious World' about anxiety and overthinking. As two awkward people themselves, they talk about ways to embrace one's awkwardness & deal with negativity. Meredith Arthur is also a content lead at Pinterest and runs a website called ‘Beautiful Voyager' – a safe space for overthinkers and perfectionists. Time Stamps (00:00 - 2:05) Introduction (2:05 - 7:29) How Meredith started writing her book (7:30 - 12:35) Meredith's journey with anxiety and over thinking (12:36 - 16:12) Concept of “waves” in Meredith's book (16:13 - 17:18) How can “dose of levity” reduce overthinking (Will need to explain dose of levity) (17:18 - 25:20) Coping mechanisms for feeling awkward (25:20 - 25:44) Feeling Safe & being beginners (25:44 - 26:41) Varun's first podcast episode recording disaster (26:42 - 30:47) Problem of overthinking before beginning (30:47 - 35:12) Blue Dot & Red Dot Energy (36:57 - 38:58) Affirmations on being messages to yourself (38:58 - 39:42) Twitter is about deflection and overthinking (39:43 - 44:16) Best way to start journaling/writing (44:17 - 46:00) Weighing action & inaction while making decisions (46:02 - 48:50) What are Cognitive Distortions? (48:51 - 51:25) How Varun wrote his first book in 8 months (51:26 - 1:02:48) List of Cognitive Distortions (1:02:49 - 1:04:25) Conclusion You can Order Varun's book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that's meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Today we welcome Dallas-based interior designer Meredith Ellis to the show. Meredith has over two decades of experience in the industry and specializes in creating soulful, layered homes that are sophisticated yet livable. Her career began while she worked under the legendary Bunny Williams in NYC before moving west to hone her skills with internationally renowned designer Michael Smith. Meredith is also the founder of JAMES showroom featuring fabric, wallpaper, furniture, lighting, and carpets for Texas and the South. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, and The LA Times. We dive into Meredith's “seamless” use of fabrics with patterns, colors, and textures and tips and tricks for how (and where) to use them! What You'll Hear on This Episode: How did Meredith start a career in design? What tips & tricks did Meredith learn from working for legendary designers? Where should we begin with fabrics? What are the best fabrics for tufting? What patterns does Meredith gravitate to for sofas, drapes, and wallpapers, respectively? All about how to use fabric for lampshades. Does Meredith have tips for making bold vs. subtle decisions with patterns? How Meredith was able to use fabric in a modern way for the Kips Bay Room. When does Meredith like to use a mural wallpaper? How to bring fabric with textures and patterns into bedding. What's the best way to familiarize yourself with fabrics before choosing? Where does Meredith draw inspiration and influence? What antique malls and dealers does Meredith love? Decorating Dilemma: Hi Kristen, Your house has such classic and beautiful bones. I think the biggest bang for your buck is going to be painting and adding some color. I would draw color from the living room maybe from the Oriental rug; I would probably use sage or gray blues. Drawing shades from nature is a great way to get comfortable adding color. A real show stopper is just painting your walls, trim, and window casings. If you are just going to paint the dining room, I would do maybe a soft gray-blue and then your millwork a little darker to give some depth. On the ceiling, I would lighten up that color by half. If you need storage I would paint that breakfront a pretty high gloss color; either a contrast like black or dark dark green. You could also do wallpaper in the back of the cabinets and display the china there. In terms of the drapery, I don't think you have to do the same fabric in both of the rooms. You can do one as a pattern (in the dining room) and maybe one a little more tame (in the living room). Just have them relate on some level, but they definitely don't have to be the same. One of the other things you could do is use some bold art as a great statement piece; maybe something with some color. Since you're on a budget you could try places like Facebook Marketplace, antique malls, Chairish, or 1st Dibs. On the rug, it depends on how bold you go with art, but it definitely needs to be a low pile so you can move chairs easily in and out. You could do sisal but I would not do another Oriental since that's in your living room. Maybe a pretty stripe, diamond, or another geometric pattern. When you get to the point that your budget allows it, I would do some pretty upholstered chairs for the dining room–something that's really durable especially if you have kids. Think performance fabric or pattern. Otherwise, just paint the window frames. I also love painting doors a contrast color, so if you want you can paint the french doors either a fun color or go darker than whatever you choose for the millwork. But I really think we gotta get some green in there. A little paint can really make such an impact! This house has such great bones…good luck and please send us some pics! Mentioned in This Episode: Meredith Ellis Design Meredith Ellis on Instagram JAMES JAMES on Instagram Kips Bay Room

Meredith Tarr of MPress Records (A&R, Label Promotions) joins Al for a discussion of Rachael Sage's 2020 album, Character, but this episode is about a lot more than just digging into a beloved album. Meredith talks about the role she played in sequencing Character and, more generally about her professional relationship with Rachael, who is the president and founder of MPress Records. She also discusses the path that led her to the music business, as well as her journey as a music fan.I made a reference to listening to Meredith's interview with Gable Music Ventures. You can check that out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wba1V2JlEUo&t=696sMeredith alerted us to Rachael's YouTube page, but here's the URL for easy reference! https://www.youtube.com/c/rachaelsageShe also mentioned the video that captured the recording of Rachael's version of "Both Hands." You can find that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJC3-yLw2YIAnd here is the lyric video for "Catch the Light" that Meredith worked on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b40AnXqEDS4Follow Meredith on Twitter! She's at @mpressmeredith.Al is on Twitter at @almelchiorBB, and this show has accounts on Twitter and Instagram at @youmealbum. Be sure to follow @youmealbum to find out in advance about upcoming guests and featured albums for this podcast.Al has recently launched You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter. You can subscribe for free to get Al's monthly posts, but paid subscriptions give you access to weekly posts and much more. Please consider trying a paid subscription as it also helps to support this podcast! https://youmealbum.substack.com/1:10 Meredith joins the show1:30 Meredith brings a unique perspective to this episode3:10 Meredith's tweet about Adele catalyzed a conversation between her and Al4:20 A couple of childhood friends played a big role in shaping Meredith's musical tastes8:58 Kate Bush's music literally changed Meredith's life10:52 How Meredith went from music fan to working with musicians16:16 How Feist wound up playing in Meredith's living room20:29 Meredith hears similarities between Rachael Sage and Kate Bush23:01 Meredith explains how she first heard Rachael's music24:41 Rachael made Meredith an offer that brought her into music full-time28:16 Meredith explains how she got involved in Rachael's recordings30:57 Meredith talks about her approach to sequencing33:22 Meredith explains what she loves about CharacterReactions to and sequencing observations for selected tracks35:44 Blue Sky Days/Bravery's On Fire43:23 Character/Ohio47:19 Meredith discusses Rachael's forays into covers50:21 Character (again)51:30 Be The Same/Atmosphere/Catch The Light54:04 Meredith talks about how the sequencing accentuates the album's dynamics57:43 Both Hands1:00:17 The segue from Ohio into Cave1:02:08 Open The Door1:03:50 Catch The Light (again)1:05:56 Al and Meredith talk about the importance of giving albums a second chance1:11:36 Meredith alerts us to upcoming releases from MPress Records

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In this episode, Meredith shares the story of how she recently discovered her children's tongue ties or tethered oral ties (TOTS), as well as her own. She explains why tongue ties can be a problem for children and adults, as well as infants. You'll learn about the signs of sleep disorders and tongue ties and uncover one of the causes of frustrating feeding problems for babies. Listen to this podcast to find out who can support you if you are would like to find out if you or your child has a tongue tie or sleep disorder. Tongue ties and sleep disorders are very common. Be sure to watch or listen to this episode to gain insight that you may need someday, whether you need to know for yourself, your child, or someone you care about! Be sure to watch for Part 2 of this topic. Meredith will talk about her son's tongue tie release, her own release, her daughter's experience with a palate expander, and report how health is improving for her family. What are oral ties? These are bands of tissue that form under the tongue, inside the upper and lower lip, and inside the cheeks. It's normal to have them. But some ties are restrictive and inhibit proper tongue/lip function. They can range from thick to thin, be easy to spot when the tongue is lifted or they may be hidden. (Posterior tongue ties are under the tongue at the base.) Ties can form between the teeth-creating a space. Or they may restrict the tongue from sticking out or reaching up to the palate. A professional will know if your ties are problema Highlights: Are feeding struggles a sign of oral ties? What are the health symptoms of oral ties? What are the signs of apnea and sleep disorders? Reasons for trusting and following parent's intuition How Meredith's intuition helped her family Finding a dentist, ENT, myofuntional therapist, or IBCLC with the right training What myofunctional therapists do and how they can help How chiropractors help people with oral ties How to move forward in assessing sleep and tongue ties Resources for the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area: Lindsey Brandhorst, myofunctional therapist, MA, CCC-SLP. https://www.brandhorsttherapy.com Dental Touch (for oral tie releases for all ages) https://www.dentaltouch.com Local chiropractor who is familiar with tongue ties and supportive body work: Dr. Alex at Revive Family Chiropractic, https://www.revivefamilychiro.com. Tricia McConnell, myofunctional therapist, M.S., CCC-SLP in Bettendorf, Iowa. Knowledgeable about tongue ties, airway, and sleep disorders, https://tmcconnell0.wixsite.com Information: https://tonguetieal.com/the-facts/ https://www.drstevenlin.com/adult-tongue-tie-surgery-changed-life/ https://birthinberlin.com/vlog-ankyloglossia-aka-tongue-tie/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CNc6SSZn16Q/?utm_medium=share_sheet https://www.instagram.com/p/CP5_r3uHV3i/?utm_medium=share_sheet https://aomtinfo.org/find-a-therapist-2/ https://www.myofunctionaltherapists.com http://orofacialmyologist.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meredith-brough2020/support

  Meredith Bell is a performance improvement expert and author. As the President and Co-founder of Performance Support Systems, Meredith and her team have produced tools and software to help leaders improve performance by inspiring others to do their best work. The 360-Degree feedback tool her organization created has helped countless leaders build effective communication with their teams. Meredith has also written various business books including Connect With Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills. Today, Meredith shares her journey from teaching to co-founding her publishing and software company. She explains how the 360-degree feedback tool was developed and how it helps coaches and leaders. She reveals a simple method of raising self-awareness and a helpful lesson she learned in working with her business partner. Meredith also discusses how to build trust with your team and help them feel valued, as well as how expressing appreciation helps others value themselves. “When we can go in and speak calmly and confidently to someone, the chances are better that they can hear us.” - Meredith Bell This week on The Unwritten Rules Podcast: The journey that led to Meredith creating her own software and publishing company How the 360-degree feedback tool was developed and how coaches and organizations use it A simple way to raise your self-awareness when working with others A lesson that Meredith learned when working with her business partner How to build trust with your team and make them feel valued How you can give effective feedback to your team and boss How Meredith developed her service mindset Why learning to help a person is a key to assisting in their self-development How expressing appreciation helps people value themselves What's next for Meredith and her team Resources Mentioned: Book: The Prosperous Coach: Increase Income and Impact for You and Your Clients by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin Book: Connect With Your Kid: Mastering the Top 10 Parent-Child Communication Skills by Dennis Coates Our Favorite Quotes: “Ask some version of this question: ‘What's one thing I can do differently to make your experience working with me better?'” - Meredith Bell “We all want to feel like we matter; it's a core human need.” - Meredith Bell “The better we help other people feel about themselves, the more they can contribute” - Meredith Bell Connect with Meredith Bell: Performance Support Systems Inc. Performance Support Systems Inc on LinkedIn Meredith Bell's Website Book: Connect With Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills Book: Peer Coaching Made Simple: How to Do the 6 Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill Podcast: Strong for Performance Meredith Bell on LinkedIn Meredith Bell on Facebook Meredith Bell on Twitter Writing the Rules of Women Leadership Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Unwritten Rules with your host, Helen Appleby. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for even more great content, insight, and inspiration on women's leadership, visit our website. While you're there, be sure to grab your free gift - the first chapter of my latest book, The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership, is available to hear for free on my website. Visit www.theunwrittenrules.com to listen today.

Meredith Heller is the author of Write a Poem, Save Your Life: A Guide for Teens, Teachers, and Writers of All Ages. It's an instructional book for anybody who wants to write or teach writing poetry. If you want to learn more about writing poetry, it's a title I recommend. In this episode, Meredith told me how she combines her career as a working poet with that of a massage therapist and teacher.Meredith explains how having a job can inform your craft and can give you source material for your art. She is also a prolific journaler and had over 80 different journals that she used for material.In this episode, we discuss.How Meredith combined her poetry with the work of her students in the bookMeredith's techniques for getting her students to write about difficult topicsThe process for writing poetryIs poetry making a comeback?The key to writing while having a careerResources.Write a Poem, Save Your Life: A Guide for Teens, Teachers, and Writers of All Ages Meredith HellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/becomeawritertoday)

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!This week on the podcast we have a fun and informative discussion with Meredith on her best tips and advice for anyone looking to get into senior fitness training.Senior health and wellness is a booming industry as our population gets older and staying active and healthy is at the top of the priority list for many ageing adults. This need has opened up many new opportunities in the fitness sector especially for our older generations and getting started in fitness could be a good move if you're looking to start a new career.However, it takes more than just knowledge about fitness to get started and being an affective trainer that can make a true difference for our aging population can be over assumed and easily overlooked.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of Meredith's thoughts on the many emails and comments that we receive from trainers around the world on her point of view and approach to training the ageing body.2). How a lot of training “tests” that are available don't necessarily cover the ageing body well and don't provide a good representation for knowledge in designing safe and effective workouts for seniors.3). Why “listening” to seniors and the demographic you are training is one of the most important traits to have to become an effective trainer and why that is oftenly overlooked.4). Why researching the many issues that ageing adults deal with from a physical and mental standpoint is so important so that you understand what they are going through and how you can help effectively through fitness and healthy activities.5). How Meredith has dealt with personal adversity through training seniors as being of a younger age and how her passion for helping aging adults has established her as a leading authority figure in this booming industry.///Thank you again for joining us on the podcast! If you or someone you know is looking to get into the fitness training sector especially with seniors then we hope this episode provides you some value to help get you started.The fitness industry is becoming one of the fastest growing industries world wide and being able to provide quality and helpful exercise content for our aging population can be a great place to start a career. We wish you the best of luck!Until the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

WordPress is the most popular CMS, and it's used in over 50% of websites. The SEO plugins available for WordPress are abundant, with lots of options to choose from, but sometimes this can be overwhelming. Sometimes, we want a highly functional plugin that does not compromise on speed or maintenance or just something simple that does its job well without any bells or whistles. The type of plugin you choose should be able to provide the key features without affecting your website load time. Your onsite SEO, which includes your page load speed, is the foundation of everything.In today's episode, we talk about WordPress SEO plugins and the best options in the market that can help you optimize your onsite SEO. Don't go for the next shiny object. Get the best suggestions that will enable you to build your website for ranking with confidence.  IN THIS EPISODE … [02:45] How new clients find Meredith through Google and Yelp [04:09] Strategies that photographers can use to get new clients [04:48] Optimizing your product pricing for SEO purposes [06:12] How Meredith prices her photography to cater to clients individually[09:16] The value of creating and owning an email list [10:49] Emailing your Newsletter to clients and the rules tied to emailing marketing[12:50] The major challenge in email marketing [16:06] WordPress SEO plugins and the best options with minimal impact on load time[21:45] The importance of optimizing your website speed as part of SEO[23:13] How to identify where your site needs fixing and the tools you can use[26:19] How often you should fix your website for onsite SEO [27:50] The role of on-site SEO for ranking on googleMEREDITH'S HUSBAND SAYS … - Getting people simply to see your email is one of the biggest obstacles in email marketing.- If you're building an email list to start a newsletter, get peoples permission first- Every fraction of a second that your website takes to load, your conversion decreases- Your on-site SEO is the foundation of your website- Putting gas on your car does mean you've reached your destination; you still have to drive.LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED ...+ Semrush+ AhrefsCONNECT WITH US ...Web: https://www.thewebinaut.com/merediths-husband/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithshusband/topics:  On-site SEO, Wordpress plugins, SEO plugins 

Hello and thank you for joining us this week on the podcast!For this episode we wanted to dedicate some time to looking back on the growth of our YouTube channel to 25,000 subscribers recently wow!It's been quite a journey so far and we have learned so much! We have learned about so many people's stories and health journeys which has been very unexpected. We hope enjoy going down this memory lane with us this week!In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How starting a YouTube fitness channel has been a big surprise for us in it's growth and why we feel very appreciative of your support.2). Some of Meredith's thoughts on using resources like YouTube for working out and connecting with other people online to help with your fitness journey.3). Our experiences with classifying our workouts as advanced, intermediate and beginner over this past 2 years and how that's helped us and our viewers find the right workouts that best fit their fitness levels.4). How Meredith goes about coming up with new workouts each week and the process of listening to what you suggest so that we can design helpful and meaningful sessions.5). Some of our personal thoughts on achieving 25,000 subscribers and the appreciate we have for all of our subscribers on all of our platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Podcast). We cannot thank you enough!///Thank you again for joining us for this special episode. We could not have gotten to this point without your help and support. Even though it gets to be a lot of work at times, it is all worth the time and effort we put into our channel to connect with you and hopefully be a part of your health journey.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the show (https://www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/donate)

The conversation around identity has evolved greatly in recent years, and this progress has been so important for many people. However there is still a long way to go to a more inclusive and accepting world, and we are joined today by someone who is adding a beautiful and complex voice to the discussion! Meredith Talusan is a transgendered woman, born with albinism in the Philippines, and who later immigrated to the US. Her relationship to acceptance and belonging has always been a complex one, a relationship she explores in her book, Fairest, and in today's episode! We get to dive deep into her journey, talking about external perceptions and inner realities, her writing for many prominent publications, and her current role as contributing editor at Them, Conde Nast's LGBTQ online platform. We look closely at her move to the US and time at Harvard, and how this influenced her life's trajectory and her professional and personal decisions. Meredith also talks about the art and literature that played a huge role for her, and how she tries to avoid too many comparisons and stark binaries. This is a beautiful and nuanced conversation from someone with an amazing story and the ability to unpack it honestly and insightfully, so make sure to join us!• Meredith's curious early years, growing up in the cultural melting pot of the Philippines. • How being born with albinism impacted Meredith's feeling of never fully belonging.• Meredith's work on a sitcom and soap opera, and the dynamic this created with her mother. • Feelings around being treated a certain way due to appearance; Meredith's mixed emotions.• Meredith's experiences and reflections on leaving the Philippines as a teenager. • The constant process of learning and growing; navigating life with fewer examples to follow. • Literature and stories that impacted Meredith and how these aided her on her journey.• The evolution of the academic approach to 'minority literature' over the last few decades.• How Meredith came to terms with and appreciated her particular experiences. • The influence that Meredith's life story had on her success and publication as a writer.• Uncertainty and complexity within the transgender experience; adding nuance to the discourse. • Meredith's gender identity and her hope for a different world. • Considering the possibility of a space beyond identity and Meredith's perspectives on spirituality.ReferencesIgnite Leadership Program - https://majo-molfino.mykajabi.com/igniteMeredith Talusan - http://mtalusan.com/Fairest - https://www.amazon.com/Fairest-Memoir-Meredith-Talusan/dp/0525561307Meredith Talusan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/1demerithThem - https://www.them.us/Jane Austen - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jane-AustenGeorge Eliot - https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-EliotVirginia Woolf - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Virginia-WoolfJames Baldwin - https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-BaldwinLangston Hughes - https://poets.org/poet/langston-hughesJennifer Finney Boylan - https://www.nytimes.com/column/jennifer-finney-boylanSophia Amoruso - https://www.girlboss.com/Break the Good Girl Myth - https://majomolfino.com/book

This week Meredith and her husband answer questions from photographers about SEO and tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and Google My business, as well as:- Does blogging really matter, and why?- What are backlinks, and why are they important?- What is the least amount of work I can do and still get good rankings?- What does it mean to “tag your images”?- What's the first step to make my WordPress site an “SEO Superstar”? IN THIS EPISODE …[01:27] How Meredith gets her website clients[03:40] Best e-business practices that should not be overlooked [04:15] Tip#1 Integrate Google My Business, Google Console, and Google Analytics[04:36] Tip#2 Automate the necessary updates[05:06] Tip#3 Research your keywords like a pro to rank[07:08] What is “organic traffic”?[08:50] What is “dwell time” and how can it affect your ranking[09:33] Does google track movements on the website?[11:10] Can you do very minimal work on your website and still rank on google?[15:23] What are backlinks, and how do they help in ranking on google [17:41] Ways through which someone can build backlinks[19:33] Importance of embedding Alt tags on images on your website posts[22:50) Can you use Instagram and other social media platforms to boost SEO?MEREDITH'S HUSBAND SAYS … “A business without data will always fail”“Success is predictable; you only need to do THE RIGHT THING!”“If you want good results in life, you'll have to do something or hate something.”LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED ...- Semrush- Google Search ConsoleCONNECT WITH US ...Web: https://www.thewebinaut.com/merediths-husband/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithshusband/topics discussed:  SEO, google ranking, search engine marketing, organic ranking, keyword research, organic traffic

The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast Episode 028. Featuring Meredith Dawson  Show Notes   Discovering Key Tools & Techniques to Thrive at Life with Thriving Life Collective's Meredith Dawson Episode 28: Show Notes. Shortly after Meredith Dawson became a mom, she also became a single mom. She realized that she desperately needed resources to deal with the stress, overwhelm, and trauma that she was faced with, and this led her to develop an entire tool kit of resources to help her cope and ultimately thrive. As a childhood educator and mother, Meredith felt compelled to be more than a teacher and left the classroom to have a greater impact on her community by using these tools to help support teachers and families. Today, she joins us to talk about her business the Thriving Life Collective and how she is equipping people with key tools and techniques through a range of wellbeing practices. Meredith explains the importance of breathwork to be able to process the emotional messages in our bodies and explains some of the other resources she utilizes, including essential oils, meditation and mindful movement. She educates us about tapping, a technique where you can stimulate a physiological effect on your nervous system by tapping on different pressure points in your body to reset your energy centre. For helpful tips on how you too can thrive physically and emotionally, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: • An introduction to Meredith Dawson: mother, childhood educator, and well-being warrior. • How trying to deal with the stress, trauma, and overwhelm of becoming a single mother led Meredith to find resources to help. • How she uses the tool kit that she developed to help herself and others. • The importance of breathwork to be able to process the emotional messages in our body. • How Meredith left teaching in order to have a greater impact on her community. • Insight into her ‘back to breath' program and what it entails. • How COVID impacted her business and the need for support in schools. • An introduction to the tapping technique and its physiological effects on the nervous system. • A breakdown of where all the pressure points can be found in your body and what can be achieved by tapping on them. • Insight into her outdoor program and the importance of nature. • The importance of being able to identify stress and reset your energy centre to move forward. • How tapping when you talk through your vision can help make it a reality. • An overview of some of the different programs Meredith offers and what they entail. • Where you can find Meredith and her programs. • What Meredith's daily routine consists of. • Meredith's final thoughts: “What if everything within us was for us and it was the overflow that went to other people?” Tweetables: © 2021 Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 1  TMSS 28 Show Notes “It's just led me down a path to creating this beautiful Thriving Life tool kit, to be able to share with others and to use myself, to use with my own family that really works.” — Meredith Dawson [0:03:26] “I like to say that I'm a mom and an educator and a well-being warrior, but really I'm just a human who's striving to thrive, like we all are, right?” — Meredith Dawson [0:03:36] It really, for me, comes back to that ability to connect with breath, because when we connect with our breath, we create space to be able to process emotions and process those emotional messages in our body that can really get mixed up in our heads.” — Meredith Dawson [0:05:50] “What if everything within us was for us, for our own well-being, and it was the overflow that went to other people?” — Meredith Dawson [0:28:47] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Thriving Life Collective Meredith Dawson on Instagram Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram     © 2021 Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 2

In this episode you'll hear: ~ How Meredith found and practices animism & shamanism ~ Dreaming and Co Creation ~ The dimension of the Serpent ~The dimension of the Jaguar ~ The dimension of the Hummingbird ~ How to drink from the nectar that SERVES ~ Moving through Reality with ceremony and wisdom ~ Mapping with story ~ Find Meredith online at https://thebeautyway.net/membership ~ Find Disco Ball by Goodbye Gemini on Spotify Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Sponsored: This episode is brought to you by PAAVANI Ayurveda. PAAVANI Ayurveda is a female owned and family run health & skincare company based in Northern California. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for 15% off your order.   Learn more: Ayurveda Certification Free Women's Wisdom & Ayurveda Mini-Course The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS   This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:   Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes Write us a review in iTunes Share this show with one friend right now!   It seems simple, but you'd be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes' algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.   Here's the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.    From my heart to your screen, Katie

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, Alexander Korzhen takes over hosting duties as he speaks with Meredith Smith, state and local tax manager, and our very own Judy Vorndran. Recently celebrating her 10 year anniversary, Meredith is the most veteran person at TaxOps in state and local tax (SALT). She shares what changes she has seen at TaxOps as well as in the small and medium market. She also discusses how she balances her time between SALT and federal tax. Listen as she describes what success means to her and if she feels she has achieved it.   Questions asked and answered in this Episode: How did Meredith get from Illinois to Colorado? How did she end up in state and local tax? What does success mean to Meredith? Does she feel like she’s achieved it? How has she seen the small/medium market change over the years? How has she seen TaxOps change over the years? How does she balance her time between state and federal taxes? What does she think helps her thrive in the details? Is there anything professionally that surprises Meredith?   What You Will Discover: [00:35] How Meredith end up in Colorado and  [02:42] Why she pursued state and local tax [10:07] Why you should ask those dumb questions [13:16] What success means to Meredith [19:29] How she’s seen TaxOps and the small/medium market change over the years [23:22] How Meredith splits her time between SALT and federal tax [26:36] How she thrives in the details [31:31] What surprises her professionally [33:07] A few fun facts about Meredith   Quotables: “I am like a blue blood state and local tax person.” - Meredith Smith [5:26] “There are no dumb questions.” -Meredith Smith [11:43] “We’re humans. We have ebbs and flows in life and careers and you know, just things. Just creating that safe space and just wanting to help people. ‘Cause that’s what someone in the very beginning took to do with me, and that’s what really kind of established how I view what I do in being a senior or a teacher in that capacity.” -Meredith Smith [12:30] “When I left that environment and I came to like a smaller firm, my goal was to say ‘I know I work for a small firm, but you’re going to get something that you can’t find holes in.’ You can’t pick up a work paper that I’ve prepared and just say, ‘Oh, because they came from someone who works at a small firm, it’s going to be wrong.’” - Meredith Smith [17:03] “Just because I’m so ingrained on one side and I’m so ingrained on the other, I can be that float.” - Meredith Smith [25:30]   Relevant Links: Website: https://taxops.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-smith-047aa13

Today I’m excited to have guest, Meredith Renshaw on the show! Meredith is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Free Method Nutrition, a virtual group nutrition practice that exists to equip women with the skills to overcome and the wisdom to move beyond the influences of diet culture. Meredith knows it can be overwhelming to establish a healthy relationship with food, in a world that suggests we should constantly be trying to make ourselves smaller. So often, women are fed lies that happiness is found in the size of their jeans, the number on the scale, or the calories burned in a day. She is committed to setting women free from this narrative.    Meredith champions women to find the food freedom they never imagined was possible, by helping them redefine health, ditch the restrict-binge cycle and embrace intuitive eating. She specifically enjoys working with college women to find peace with their body size and feel confident in their food choices in an environment where diet culture thrives. She works to empower college women to walk away from a life of shame and guilt around food and body image.   In her work at Free Method Nutrition, Meredith uses The FREE Method process, that is designed to take women from fed up and overwhelmed with diets and body dissatisfaction to freed up and empowered with lasting habits of Intuitive Eating and body respect. Meredith’s speciality areas are eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting, body image concerns and women’s health.   In this episode we discuss: Meredith’s role as lead dietitian at Free Method Nutrition.  Meredith’s journey from weight loss dietitian to intuitive eating dietitian, how her years working at a college campus sparked her passion for working with people in college to work towards food freedom. The emotional impacts that can exacerbate the likelihood of developing ED in college How normalized diet culture is in a college setting. Tangible ways college students can protect themselves from diet culture. Healing from perfectionism while in college. How Meredith practices wellness without obsession.   Get to know Meredith: Email: meredith@freemethodnutrition.com Instagram: @meredithren.rd Food Freedom Handbook (free download): freemethodnutrition.com/guide  Start your food freedom journey with our self-paced course, Free Method: Fundamentals   Click here to download our free e-book, How to Eat for Hormones.   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here.  Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community & support. Take a look at our online shop, the Wellness Without Obsession Shop. Join the waitlist for our new program coming in May, Get Your Period Back Playbook.   Let’s hang out! Connect with Victoria and the staff at NMN: Victoria’s Instagram Victoria’s Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram Nourishing Minds Nutrition website   For every guest that comes on the show, we donate money to Loveland Foundation. The Loveland Foundation is a non-profit foundation that provides therapy and  healing to Black women and girls. We are honored to donate monthly to the Loveland Foundation, and you can learn more and donate yourself here.

This week Amanda is joined by TikTok star Meredith Steele. Like many others, Amanda came across Merediths TikToks and felt normal FINALLY when she saw another mom who feels the same way she does about making lunches.Discussed in this podcast:How Meredith is helping so many moms with her TikToksHow Instagram is not as friendly as TikTokHow the internet has made people feel like they have to be perfect. Meredith is here to show people its okay to not be perfectHow social media is allowing us to show that we are not perfect as moms and we are all in this togetherFollow Meredith on TikTok and on Instagram @babiesofsteele

Hello and thank you for joining us on the podcast episode!This week we wanted to dedicate a full episode to discussing “Your Custom 7 Day Workout Plan” by Meredith. If you don’t know what the custom plan is you can find out more about it in full right here. The idea behind our plan offering is that it gives you (and us) an opportunity to create a 7 day repeatable custom workout plan just for you by Meredith, tailored to your specific fitness goals no matter where you are in the world!We all have different needs, limitations, strengths, likes, dislikes and goals when it comes to fitness and exercise. Here at SFWM we offer a vast library of free workouts of which you can always choose from. However, we also realize that this can be overwhelming especially if you are just starting out. With our custom plan, Meredith designs a workout plan tailored just for you from our library of exercises.In this episode, we discuss the benefits of having a custom plan and how it could help you if you find yourself in need of a more structured approach to your workouts.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). What is the 7 Day Custom Workout Plan that we offer and why is this something that you should consider if you’re looking to have more structure, customization and results from your workouts.2). How Meredith determines which of our workouts from our vast library are going to be best for you based on your current fitness level.3). How she structures your workouts in a way that balances the best routines which can help you achieve the fitness goals you have.4). Some of the great feedback we’ve received from current customers that has helped us shape our plans in the best way to benefit you!5). How a custom plan can help get you out of a stale routine and open you up to trying new exercises that you may not have thought could’ve helped you.6). Why our custom workout plans will always evolve as we add new content each week.7). How our custom workouts are a great way to get personalization from Meredith about your fitness goals no matter where you are in the world!///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast episode! We really appreciate you taking the time to learn more about out Custom 7 Day workout Plan and hope you found our discussion valuable to you.We are very proud to offer this service globally and have had amazing feedback and responses from past clients. As our library of workouts keeps growing we hope to continue to offer more options in your plan and maximize the opportunity to help you on your fitness journey each week.Til the next episode, stay safe, happy and healthy!Team Meredith

Welcome the owner of Mpowered You Meredith Viguers and the founder of Bunnell Idea Group Mo Bunnell Inside the Greenroom!    Join us as Meredith and Mo give the key insight you need on how you can grow your business while leveraging your time, partnering with your team in a new way, and how to foster the entrepreneurial spirit within a large organization.   Whether you’re a large business that’s looking to go to the next level or a solopreneur that is wanting to build a dream team, Mo and Meredith show us just how easy it can be. Learn how to strengthen relationships, empower your employees, and upgrade your systems to expand your impact and influence.    BONUS: Listen to the end to hear about the FREE gifts  Mo and Meredith have for you. Here’s what we cover:   How Meredith moved from corporate to owning her own company How to build your Dream Team Hiring for skill VS. Hiring for value 3 levels of growth for your business Partnering with your clients with speaking  How to build systems to grow your small business Finding opportunity in crisis Being an entrepreneur in a corporate setting How to find success during COVID Speakers finding more opportunities to speak What event planners need to be thinking of right now How doubling down on relationships can make you stronger in the long run Finding ways to present physically in a socially distant time And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with Meredith:   Website: mpoweredyou.com Speaker Kit: PDF Here Insta: @MpoweredYou  Twitter: @MpoweredYou LinkedIn:@MpoweredYou     Connect with Mo:  Get Mo’s marquee video-based training at no charge. It teaches sound Business Development Habits that help professionals grow their relationships, their book of business, and their career. It’s perfect for client-facing roles at professional service companies and service-based organizations.   Sign up at bdhabits.com    BONUS: If you put on events, Mo is happy to provide a gratis signature talk for groups that can sign up 50 or more people for the program.    Website: www.bunnellideagroup.com or www.bunnellideagroup.com/speaking   Homepage/website for us is here: www.bunnellideagroup.com Twitter: @mobunnell Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-relationships-real-revenue-video-edition LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobunnell/        Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  elitespeakersagency.com stageagency@advancyourreach.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What to expect today 2:15 Meet Mo and Meredith  4:55 How Meredith started to serve entrepreneurs  8:27 How Mo started to serve entrepreneurs 11:01 Tips for building a winning team 13:42 Mo’s three levels of growth  16:10 How Meredith leveraged speaking to grow her business 19:37 Tips for growing your career within an organization 21:29 An overview of the snowball system 24:26 Businesses can’t grow past the owner 28:55 How Mo helped his clients pivot in the pandemic  34:25 How Meredith has kept growing 39:51 How to stop being overwhelming and start creating 44:20 Doing something physical during virtual events 47:18 Mo and Meredith’s  gift for you More About Meredith: Meredith Viguers was born and raised in St Petersburg, FL, and relocated to Central Texas when her husband Jonathan received orders from the Army to Fort Hood. After years in the Insurance, Banking, and Real Estate world, she was ready to take a huge risk, and start her own business. She is the Owner of the Award Winning Central Texas catering company Let Us Do The Cooking and a Certified John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. Meredith’s years of experience in the Corporate and Customer Service world have led her to become passionate about empowering others to discover, believe in, and act on their full potential. That passion had led to her most recent endeavor with the start of Mpowered You. She equips Entrepreneurs to smash through the ceiling of their limiting beliefs and develop the right team to put systems and processes in place that allow them to grow more profitably with less of their own time.   More about Mo:  Mo Bunnell helps complex organizations grow by scaling business development skills across their organizations and creating a growth-oriented culture. He’s the author of The Snowball System, the host of the video podcast Real Relationships Real Revenue, and the founder of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG), who has trained over 15,000 seller-experts at over 400 clients, all over the world. BIG’s clients have used Mo and his team’s GrowBIG® training to give their experts a system for growth that creates ravings fans, gives a comprehensive business development framework, and is, dare we say, is fun to use. Mo started out his career as an expert himself, passing all the actuarial exams to earn their highest designation: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Today, Mo gets most excited working with BIG’s clients that usually fall into two camps: professional service firms like BCG, King & Spalding, and Sotheby’s and service-based companies like Aetna, Constellation Energy, and TransUnion. Mo lives in Atlanta with his wife of nearly 30 years, his two daughters (when they’re home from college), and their miniature donkey, Louie Hamilton.

Welcome to Episode 339 of the EcomCrew podcast! In this episode, we decided to have a little fun by talking about the funny (albeit stressful) customer experiences we had while running our ecommerce business. Joining me in the podcast is Meredith Erin, co-founder of Boredwalk, a company that sells creative apparel. Meredith started the business in 2014 right in their garage together with her now-husband Matt. In this episode, you get to hear about some of the things we had to go through in order to keep our customers happy. We laugh about it now, but surely, it caused us some serious problems when we were dealing with them. Timestamps: The Package Stabber - 5:05 The customer who ordered a shirt in the wrong size - 7:40 Mr. Impatient - 9:26 Customers who get mad because the package shipped too fast - 9:59 Small mailboxes, big packages - 11:28 The time Mike had to call authorities on a customer - 12:00 How reasonable are customers in general? - 15:05  Advantages of having customer representatives - 18:02  Meredith’s bingo card - 21:50 Customers who can’t tell the difference between navy and black - 22:35 The effects of politics on a business - 24:10 Dealing with being open about mental health in product designs - 26:33 How Meredith dealt with people who hate their designs - 28:50 What it takes to be an artist an and entrepreneur - 29:46 The value of hard work in business - 31:11 The 4-hour workweek myth - 32:36 If you want to spice up your wardrobe, check out Meredith’s company, Boredwalk, and discover your next statement shirt! *** This November 11 at 10 AM (PST), we will be talking about product differentiation and how you can improve your products to make it stand out from those of your competitors. Product differentiation is one of our most favorite topics at EcomCrew because it truly makes a difference in terms of revenue as well as the overall customer satisfaction. This webinar is completely free, so sign up now to reserve your seat. **** For those of you who haven’t tried EcomCrew Premium yet, now is the perfect time to do so. We will be relaunching on Black Friday, and this will be the last time we’re going to do so in 2020. We have some sweet deals for you, so don’t miss it! Sign up for the waiting list today.

Meredith O’Connor is a pop star, anti-bullying activist, and international spokesperson on mental health awareness. Her hit song Celebrity went viral on YouTube in 2013, with more than 2 million views, followed up by The Game, about bullying. This led to a world tour, being featured on Radio Disney and Teen Nick, and eventually an invitation to the United Nations to speak on the topic of bullying. What you will learn: How Meredith defied critics early in her career and proved that there is a sizable audience for songs with positive messages. How her own struggles with OCD inspired her to become the role model she wished she had growing up. Her thoughts on how widespread COVID anxieties could lead to the destigmatization of mental illness. The significance of empathy and education about mental illness, especially for the parents of struggling kids. How international success helped show her that no one is alone in their suffering, and made her resolve to help those feeling isolated even stronger. How she handles the pressures of being in the public spotlight while managing pre-existing mental health issues. The influence Broadway had on her vocal style growing up and how she transitioned to pop music. How she collaborates in the songwriting process with her co-writer Heather Holly. What it was like learning to play the guitar after receiving a record contract. The advice she would give young people who wish to pursue music professionally.  Why she chooses to embrace social media instead of viewing it as toxic. Resources: http://meredithoconnormusic.com Meredith O’Connor’s IMDb page Meredith O’Connor’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube    

Today I'm sitting down with my friend Meredith Wadsworth, founder of The Hye Life. Meredith is a yoga instructor and a certified integrative health practitioner. I'm really excited to share her interview with you because her entire mission with her brand, work, and content she shares is all about honoring yourself every day. I think this is such a beautiful mission, especially in times like these.  Besides talking about Meredith's work and her journey to becoming a health coach and yoga instructor after working in the fashion industry, we also talk about her own experience with restrictive eating and how she eventually got diagnosed with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). We also talk about: 12:00 - The difference between wellness and well-being 14:30 - How Meredith left the fashion industry and found holistic health 16:00 - Discovering IIN and eventually Stephen Cabral and the Integrative Health Practitioner program where she is certified 18:00 - Pros and cons of using diagnostic testing + how optimal lab test ranges are different in functional medicine 24:00 - The supplement debate 25:25 - How stress, emotional energy, and stored trauma affects health  28:00 - How Meredith became a trainer at P.volve  33:20 - What it's like to be a fitness instructor in the hyper-competitive NYC fitness industry  36:00 - Meredith's experience post-birth control and HA diagnosis  Links: The Hye Life website The Hye Life Instagram Link to Meredith's yoga classes 

In this episode we discuss: ~Working for exposure or for free ~Women in entrepreneurship ~Valuing the time and wisdom of women ~Why energy must flow otherwise there will be friction ~An exchange of value ~Being asked for free advice and “brain picking” ~How Meredith got her start in her career ~Meredith's book: Kitchen Ritual ~Meredith's website pranaful.com ~Marie Forleo's video on 'Brain Picking' request ~Exposure meme ~Less than 2 months to get into 2020 Ayurveda School! We're filling up ~if your interested in Ayurveda School book a call with Amaury or Lyndsay   This episode is sponsored by the Ahara Ghee family! They churn their butter in small batches. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order.   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Learn more: Shakti Ayurveda School Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course Lineage of Love Free Trial    HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS   This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:   Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes Write us a review in iTunes Share this show with one friend right now!   It's seems simple, but you'd be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes' algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.   Here's the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.    From my heart to your screen, Katie

Life is always going to come at you fast; you have to be willing to slow down and be willing to give, even when it’s hard. Meredith Allan is a marketing agency owner and PACE student who has experienced a lot of ups and downs recently. The one thing that has gotten her through the rough times is a spirit of generosity that has opened doors of abundance for her and her business. Today, she’s joining Shanda to share how letting down her walls and reaching out has helped take her agency to the next level. You’ll hear the amazing opportunities that came out of her first summit, how the HeartCore community has rallied around her, and how she just signed her first six-figure contract. “Leadership is showing up and being open to the possibilities” -Meredith Allan   Subscribe for more on iTunes!   In this Episode: Why Meredith sold everything, moved to L.A., and bought a ticket to the Zone Event The two incredible opportunities that came from Meredith’s first summit How the HeartCore community rallied around Meredith when her father passed away Why you can’t stay isolated in business How boundaries keep you from abundance and why you have to stay in the zone of generosity  How Meredith just landed a six-figure deal Why you can’t be focused on your agenda or a final destination    Resources: The Zone Event Connect with Meredith: Facebook Connect with Shanda: Facebook Instagram Youtube heartcorebusiness.com

In which we talk to Meredith Gerber about her work on social media, layout, and writing for Onyx Path and  also her work with OneBookShelf/DriveThruRPG! * An immediate derailment* How Meredith got involved with the LARP community and then White Wolf, Onyx Path etc.* A bit on book signings.* Meredith's work on our social media!* How we work together!* Check the Monday Meeting Notes!* Social-media negativity and wanting immediate answers.* Some stuff about turning things off when you're done working.* Onyx Path as a company is dating R. Talsorian Games.* Freelancers in the RPG industry know each other!* Meredith's graphic-design work.* Kickstarter video voiceovers.* Meredith wrote on the Geist anthology!* OneBookShelf: What is it?* Some stuff about getting jobs you didn't expect.* Mere is a good photographer, too!* LARPin'* Matthew is menacing and also maybe we stole a boat?

Have you ever had the feeling of pure exhaustion? Like the feeling from work where you just cannot get out of bed, where your creative juices are no longer flowing, and where all you want to do is curl up for a good nap?  If you've been running yourself ragged in your job, you may be on the verge of burnout. In this episode we walk you through how to know if you're about to hit burnout and what to do about it.  MY GUESTS: Meredith: Meredith is a registered nurse, blogger & podcaster. She works as a trauma & transport nurse in the emergency department at a level one trauma center. She is a certified emergency nurse (CEN) a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) and has a background in critical care. The Other Half is her blog & podcast where she & her husband Justin go off script telling stories & sharing poignant insights on the Enneagram, entrepreneurship & relationships, talking about real life that doesn't make the highlight reel. They live in their hometown of Nashville Tennessee with their black lab Lady.   Katie: Katie Norris left her fire escape in New York City for a front porch in Nashville. She is an online marketing director in book publishing and a writer. You'll probably find her reading a book or obsessing over how-good her coffee really is. You can connect with her on Instagram (@KickinKate).   Episode highlights:   The meaning of work-life balance.   The average day-to-day for Meredith and Katie and how they balance it to avoid burnout.   Meredith and Katie’s burnout stories and what burnout means to them.   What Meredith and Katie did to heal and stop their burnout from happening.   How Meredith separates work life and personal life, and what she does on her resting periods to help recharge and unwind.   Katie’s thoughts on mindset shifts for the “work-hard” mentality.   Meredith’s suggestions for creating boundaries and shutoff.   Processes Meredith and Katie do to mitigate burnout and self-care practices they do to keep themselves in check.   Links   Meredith’s Website: https://www.meredithwboggs.com/ Meredith’s Instagram: @meredithwboggs The Other Half Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-half/id1459160306   Katie’s Instagram: @kickinkate   Download Work-Life Balance Smartphone Wallpapers that will remind you to slow down: www.jenaviviano.com/burnout   Quotes:   Katie - “I was working full time jobs and I was just coming home and feeling really exhausted, but I didn't really know even how to express myself.”   Meredith - “We kind of noticed it early on and we said, it's coming sooner or later we've got to figure out how to mitigate this, how to set some boundaries so that we don't get to this place that's really burnout.”   Jena - “It's like laying on the bathroom floor at work and just being like, I have got to get out, this cannot go on any longer.”   Katie - “What am I going to care most about when I'm on my deathbed?” … “I don't know that I'm going to have a long-term impact and then when I die, I'm going to look back and say this was worth it.”   “The place God calls you to is the place where your gladness and the world’s deep hunger coincide.”   Meredith - “You have to put yourself first and you have to have boundaries.”   Jena - “You want to be a woman who focuses on building wealth and relationships and building things for long-term success, not just for the quick thing that could change tomorrow.”   Katie - “For me it's really getting home with enough daylight and time to get outside to go for a walk or run or something like that, and that just sets me in the right mental space.”   Meredith - “I need to have something fun to look forward to.”

​Meredith discovered Mindfulness while struggling to strike a healthy work-life balance, an issue all too prevalent in the nursing profession. Her graduate Capstone project focused on the lack of self-care training in nursing school curricula. Introducing Mindfulness to undergraduate nursing students builds resilience at the student level, arming novice nurses with coping skills to thrive in the harsh healthcare environment throughout their entire career. Meredith has more than a decade of experience as a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care nurse. She has always loved the educational role of nurses and enjoys sharing her knowledge as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor, Lead S.T.A.B.L.E Instructor, and as adjunct faculty for a baccalaureate nursing program. Check out Meredith's website at www.smarthwp.com Don't Miss Moments: --> How Meredith fell into the problem of mindfulness --> Why taking care of yourself has to come first or you risk burnout --> Meredith's daily tips on how to be your best self everyday --> Why Nursing Schools need to take this topic seriously

In Episode 16, Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb join me to go behind-the-scenes of the Currently Reading Podcast. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The segment Currently Reading guests are always the most nervous about. How (and how fast) Currently Reading came together. What Meredith and Kaytee did not want Currently Reading to be. How Meredith and Kaytee’s relationship has changed since starting Currently Reading. The biggest challenges of running Currently Reading (PS – Kaytee’s and Meredith’s are different). Meredith and Kaytee’s dream guests for Currently Reading…and Sarah’s for Sarah’s Book Shelves Live. Meredith and Kaytee share the biggest similarities and biggest differences in their reading tastes. The book all three of us loved despite thinking the premise was completely preposterous. A bonus book recommendation from Meredith. A tangent about Goodreads‘ skewed ratings because of people not rating books they don’t like and/or finish. What Meredith and Kaytee would do if they hated a book a guest wanted to press into everyone’s hands. Meredith and Kaytee’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books They Love Kaytee: 11/22/63 by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [20:17] Meredith: All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage | Buy from Amazon [22:16] Two NEW Books They Love Kaytee: The Editorby Steven Rowley (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [24:40] Meredith: The Current by Tim Johnston | Buy from Amazon [26:55] Two Books They Didn’t Love Kaytee: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [31:26] Meredith: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite (My Review) | Buy from Amazon[34:49] Two New Releases They’re Excited About Kaytee: Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey (Release Date: June 11, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [37:34] Meredith: A Better Man by Louise Penny (Release Date: August 27, 2019) | Buy from Amazon[40:32] Other Books Mentioned A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [18:56] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [19:37] Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley | Buy from Amazon [24:45] Descent by Tim Johnston | Buy from Amazon [24:45] The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand | Buy from Amazon [24:45] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [32:28] Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center | Buy from Amazon [38:15] Still Life by Louise Penny | Buy from Amazon [41:32] Other Links April 2019 Books to Read (and Skip) (my blog post) Ep. 31 of the Currently Reading Podcast with Laura Tremaine Jamie Golden, co-host of The Popcast (Currently Reading dream guest) Author Gretchen Rubin (Currently Reading dream guest) Anne Bogel from What Should I Read Next? Podcast (Currently Reading dream guest) Meredith on What Should I Read Next? Podcast (Episode 11) Sarah’s Book Shelves Live Ep 2: Winter 2019 Book Preview Currently Reading’s Books We’ve Pressed Into Your Hands list The Currently Reading Podcast Podcast Website | Instagram | Facebook About Meredith Instagram Meredith Monday Schwartz is a married mom of 4 and full-time CEO of a large wedding website. She lives in the SF Bay Area and loves the cool temperatures and high number of bookstores that make up the gorgeous place she calls home. She’s been an avid reader since she was 4. She’s a very introverted INFJ, so she reads to re-charge. Her very favorite thing to do if she’s not reading is… wait for it… to talk about books! She’s so grateful that, in Kaytee, she’s found the perfect partner. About Kaytee Instagram | Blog | Twitter| Goodreads Kaytee is married to her best friend, a mama of 4 littles, a big fan of Jesus, and a homeschool mom and director (kind of like the principal of our homeschool co-op). She tries not to lose her mind while juggling all these roles by reading books. She’s attempting to reach “professional” reading level by regularly devouring 200 or more books in a calendar year! She’s an ESFJ, Type A, Enneagram 2w1, Obliger who obviously loves personality tests. She enjoys being around people, but her favorite thing to talk to those people about is…books! Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.

As cannabis continues to skyrocket and make its way into other industries, more and more entrepreneurs are looking to jump in. But with CBD only just entering the mainstream, how do startups determine their ideal customers and then - even more difficult - win them over? Enter Ashley Lewis and Meredith Schroeder, former directors at Goop and co-founders of online startup and “cannabis apothecary” Fleur Marché. Inspired by cannabis' many health benefits, Ashley and Meredith set out on a mission to bring this powerful ingredient to the beauty and wellness arena, providing a carefully-selected curation of the best cannabis products for canna-curious luxury customers. In this episode, Ashley and Meredith share an inside look at Fleur Marché and give us some tips on how entrepreneurs should go about finding (and then converting) their correct target market. Learn more at https://fleurmarche.com   Key Takeaways: Ashley and Meredith’s work at Goop and what sparked their desire to enter the cannabis space An inside look at Fleur Marché, including its educational resources and online curation of the most elegant, top-quality cannabis products on the market Ashley and Meredith’s mission to convert the canna-curious luxury consumer and bring cannabis into the beauty and wellness space How the co-founders drew on their experience at Goop during Fleur Marché’s creation process Ashley and Meredith’s day-to-day work at Fleur Marché and how they complement each other as co-founders How Fleur Marché targets its ideal audience and Ashley’s advice on how to niche down your demographic How Meredith successfully raised capital for Fleur Marché and her advice to entrepreneurs looking to fund their startups Where Ashley and Meredith see the cannabis-wellness space going over the next few years and the opportunities that excite them the most

It doesn't take two to tango. Do you ever feel frustrated, disconnected, or misaligned with your spouse or partner? Does it seem like the spark and passion you once had is gone? Have you ever thought that maybe your relationship has run its course, and it's time to go separate ways? If so, I've got good news for you! There is hope for you, AND change is possible, even if you have to work on it without your partner. Free Masterclass: “How Peaceful Parenting RUINED My Marriage...and How I Saved It.” theparentingjunkie.com/marriage In this episode, I interview Meredith. Things we discussed: How she felt overwhelmed by the demands of life, the unrealistic expectations of society for partners and parents. She was so tired of how everyone paints this [phony] picture of what life is supposed to look like, and how it can make us all feel like we're missing the mark. How Meredith and her partner were on the verge of splitting up. Not completely miserable, and they had their up moments, but there were a lot of down moments, and it was wearing on them. She knew that something needed to change. She was tired of trying to figure it out on her own by reading articles, asking friends for advice (who often ended up reinforcing the negativity), etc. They were having the same fights over and over. Budgeting and money. Misaligning over approaches to parenting. Arguments over where they should live. How as partners, we're supposed to fill each other up, not deplete each other. Remember you have choices (own your own choices). Just because you feel it doesn't make it true. You can always choose how you respond. Don't let your emotions rule you. You can take a break, clear your head, and come back with a fresh perspective. Stop saying yes to everything. Prioritize your time. It's ok to say no and spend more time with your family. Give yourself permission to say no, to have some downtime, to just be. Instead of shoving everything down, putting on the game face, dig in and investigate when you're feeling angry or stressed. Outsource/delegate to give you more time. Crystal clear communication (learn to really listen and not take what your spouse is saying personally). Think about what kind of memories you want your children to have of you, of their childhood. (what helped her decide to go through the course). Investing in the course is a no brainer. We all want our children to grow up to be amazing adults, and feel connected to us. The course not only helps you learn how to improve your relationship with your partner, but also helps you deal with other people. It doesn't take both parents. Change is possible even if only one partner is working on it.  Links & Resources Show Notes: theparentingjunkie.com/6 Free Masterclass: “How Peaceful Parenting RUINED My Marriage...and How I Saved It.” theparentingjunkie.com/marriage

How can marketers use engaging storytelling to hook their audience? Mission CEO Chad Grills sat down with Meredith Ayan, Executive Director of SPCA International, to answer exactly that. SPCA International is a non-profit that reunites military service-members with animals they have befriended while on active duty. Meredith explained best practices for storytelling in email, how to segment storytelling for different audiences, and how SPCA reunited a marine with a donkey he met in Afghanistan. This episode was recorded live at the Salesforce World Tour in New York. 2:20 - How Meredith got started with SPCA. 6:09 - The story of a marine with reconnected with a donkey he met in Afghanistan. 7:40 - How SPCA picks which stories to tell. 11:40 - The strategies SPCA uses to segment their storytelling based on audience. 18:30 - Using images to tell stories. Marketing Trends is brought to you by our friends at Salesforce Pardot, B2B marketing automation on the world's #1 CRM. Are you ready to take your B2B marketing to new heights? With Pardot, marketers can find and nurture leads, close more deals, and maximize ROI. Learn more by heading to www.pardot.com/podcast. To learn more or subscribe to our weekly newsletter, visit MarketingTrends.com.

Meredith Hanson is a Nantucket-based artist specializing in oils and gouache. Her art is fantastic and even more fantastic is Meredith's truly kind heart. Meredith's also a super savvy entrepreneur and has collaborated with a range of businesses to infuse her style and design off the canvas and into real life.   I wanted to have Meredith on the show because she's one of the kindest most genuine people I know, not to mention crazy talented. I had a hunch that she's not this way by accident either. We dive into how she got to the island, what her creative process looks like, how she coaches herself and the power of positivity.   We Talk About: Meredith's approach to exercise outside the gym Her short venture into city life How Meredith found her way to living on Nantucket year-round How she got started with her creative career The partnership that transformed her business How she manages her inner critic and why it's more of a coach Her work as a teacher and using positivity to create change and growth Why she chooses joy The power of positivity The importance of protecting your energy How to recharge when you're having a tough day   Connect with Meredith On her website: https://www.meredithhansonart.com/ On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merhanson/   Join the Private Facebook Group: The Joy Squad For full show notes visit: init4thelongrun.com  

Welcome to episode seven of the Honest Mamas Podcast! Today we speak to Meredith Garcia, LMFT about parenting self-compassion. A licensed marriage and family therapist, Meredith is skilled in teaching parents how to increase their own sense of well-being and pass that skill on to their children. Drawing from her professional training in areas such as depth psychology, attachment theory, and affective neuroscience, Meredith provides parents with useful and practical tools to help manage stress, increase self-awareness, and strengthen parent/child relationships. Her professional work also includes individual and couple psychotherapy and parent consultation. Meredith received her master’s degree in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is also the mother of two young children. What you’ll hear in this episode: How Meredith became interested in parenting with compassion Learning how to forgive yourself when you make a mistake parenting How to control and manage your triggers better Checking in with yourself and being more mindful The ways in which our upbringing can affect the way we raise our own kids How self-compassion can change your brain function and chemistry Knowing that you’re not alone through this journey The importance of repair   Resources http://www.meredithgarcia.com

This episode continues from where episode 82 left off with KWL's recent live interviews with attendees from RT Booklovers Convention in Atlanta, Georgia in early May 2017. RT (Romantic Times) Booklovers brings more than 3,500 fans and between 600 to 800 authors together for a celebration of romance novels. Mark Lefebvre, Director of Kobo Writing Life, interviewed authors and industry folks about various topics. In Part 2, we share Mark's chats with:   Meredith Wild A new series of collaborative novels launching in September, starting with Meredith's novel Misadventures of a City Girl and the fun writing experimentation that led to it Advice that Meredith would offer to beginning writers who are just getting started on their writing journey How Meredith allowed herself some “time off from writing” during this particular conference Stephanie Bond Stephanie's latest release in the Body Movers Series, 8 Bodies is Enough The things that Stephanie loves about RT, which is one of her favorite conferences A forthcoming project, Temp Girl, and the temporary tattoos that Stephanie is giving out to fans at the conference Liliana Hart The forthcoming book (due out May 23rd) in a brand new series (Gravediggers) from Pocket Books entitled The Darkest Corner which is a mix between her J. Graves and the MacKenzie Family series (combining thriller and romance) The unique position of being a hugely successful indie author who is also working with a major publisher and making the best out of both worlds How Liliana writes all the time, including sequestering herself in a hotel room or even as a passenger in the car while touring to events like RT   Stephanie Phillips from SBR Media Literary Agency Some of the 20 authors that SBR Media represents, including Debra Presley, Kahlen Aimes, Micalea Smeltzer, as well as authors who are attending RT (M. Willard, Misha Elliott, Elizabeth Hayes) The pitches that Stephanie has been taking from authors interested in working with her agency Stephanie's Romance Focused Review Blog: Stephanie's Book Reports (where authors can submit their books for consideration for reviews)   Mark Coker from Smashwords A sneak peek at the annual RT Smashwords survey that explores the aggregated sales data across all the retail platforms, including: Which price points get the most sales / which price points get the most income What impact does a pre-order have on sales related to different genres A deep dive into series, including the effect of free as series starters As of the time of this posting, the 2017 report hasn't been made live, but here is a link to the 2016 and 2015 report, chock-full of great insights and info for authors   Diane and Dante from ListenUp Audiobooks Diane's role at ListenUp in assisting indie authors in the production of their audiobooks, including the initial discussion, finding the right narrator and getting the book distributed if the author chooses that option Dante's role as audio engineer and technical director, including working directly with the voice talent and the post recording production to ensure top-quality audio product KWL authors can get $100 off per hour by following this link, navigating to “Get Started” and entering the promo code “Kobo” http://www.listenupindie.pub/

In this PLOScast, Elizabeth Seiver speaks with Meredith Niles, an early career researcher and a member of the Board of Directors at PLOS, about all things Open, and how Open Access research played a role in her path to becoming an assistant professor of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of Vermont. If you're a researcher interested in how Open research can impact your career, this episode is for you. Together they cover: -How Meredith landed her current position at UVM -The benefits and risks of publishing open access research -How to create a data management plan -Things to check before making your data open -How to handle impostor syndrome -Advice for early career researchers interested in making their research open.

In this wild and fun episode, Santa Barbara Based Carp Yoga Instructor and Journalist, Meredith Sasseen interviews Amy Ippoliti, Anusara's "Optimist" and Yogalebrity who is creating the new 90 minute local yoga teacher into one of the hottest new jobs in the yoga industry.If you listen to the whole show, you'll have the pleasure of listening to Amy's "interaction" with President Obama -- you'll actually hear her talk about his "Blossoming Butt" as well as her description of how kids around the United States can learn the Universal Principles of Alignment.Here's Our Show Overview:Sexy Spandex & Quad StretchesHave you seen the latest pictures of Amy is her sexy spandex and her new bike? Learn how Amy plans to maintain strong backbends with effective quad stretches including the ole' Ninja yoga move.DeMystifying Amy's appearance in the "sexy and violent" Charlie's Angel's Parody VideoLearn why the Yoga Sutras and "Just for the Sake of It" plays a role in Amy's pillow fighting pajama party with 2 other Anusara teachers.90 Mintes to Save the World - Advice for the Local Yoga TeacherLearn how to become more present in your yoga classes through theme buildingBecome more respected in your local community by shifting away from being a YogaLebrity and refocusing on becoming great at what you do in your current classesGet a taste of Amy's webinar and learn what Desiree Rumboaugh brings to her collaboration with Amy in online education.Learn about creating themes by looking at what is moving within you right now. Get students up and moving with short and sweet talks at the Beginning of class and save partnering for workshops when students can learn to spot and assist in partnership.New Teachings in the 21st Century - How Vision and Creativity Helps Amy Bring Anusara Yoga to President Obama in the White House Learn why the phrase "Obama's Blossoming Butt" is actually an acceptable and respectful word choice.How Meredith's vision of every child in grade school owning a mat may just get communicated to the Obama's.Listen in as Amy creates her Private Jet Experience with President ObamaHow the Principles Affect and Change the World of Grade School KidsOur show ends with the internal vision of Amy Ippoliti, one of the United States Yoga Rock Stars Making the Difference that Makes the Difference.For more information go to www.InspireEveryBody.com or www.AmyIppoliti.com.  If you're interested in sponsoring our show please call 805-636-8182.