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265. Servant Leadership, Mentoring, and Actionable Steps with Kathryn Spitznagle   2 Timothy 2:2 (NIV) "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."   **Transcription Below**   Questions and Topics We Cover: What are some servant leadership principles you've learned over the years? How did you learn forgiveness is part of leadership? Will you elaborate on a leadership tool mentioned in your book, which is called the "Hero Page?"   Thank You to Our Sponsor: WinShape Marriage   Kathryn Spitznagle is the author of "Rock Star Millennials--Developing the Next Generation of Leaders," and the companion workbook, "Rock Star Millennials Toolkit." She is a professional coach and the founder of Mentoring Women Millennials, LLC. She has 30+ years of mentoring, coaching and leadership development in corporate, small business and not-for-profit environments as well as 10+ years of mentoring cancer survivors and their families throughout their journey. Her mission is to foster the personal and professional development of leaders... for the life they lead today...and the one they want tomorrow.   Savvy Sauce Episodes Mentioned in Episode: Being Intentional with Marriage, Parenting, Rest, Personal development, and Leadership with Pastor, Podcaster, and Author, Jeff Henderson Biblical Principles as Wise Business Practices with Steve Robinson   Additional Previous Episodes on Business and Leadership on The Savvy Sauce: The Inside Scoop on Chick-fil-A with Mark Dugger How to Apply Successful Business Principles to Your Life with Dee Ann Turner Leadership Principles and Practices with Former NFL Player, J Leman How to Lead When You're Not in Charge with Author and Pastor of North Point Community Church, Clay Scroggins Understanding the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator to Improve Your Marriage, Family, and Work Relationships  Thriving at Work, Home, and Life with Author, Blogger, Podcaster, and Business Owner, Crystal Paine Energy to Spark Success in Your Business with Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Podcaster, Christy Wright How 2 questions can grow your business and change your life with author, pastor, and podcaster, Jeff Henderson Radical Business and Radical Parenting with Gary & Marla Ringger, Founders of Lifesong for Orphans Stewardship as the Daughter of Chick-fil-A Founders with Trudy Cathy White Living Intentionally with Shunta Grant Generational Differences in the Workplace with Haydn Shaw Pursuing Your God-Given Dream with Francie Hinrichsen Leadership Training: Five Key Elements for Creating Customer Loyalty in Your Business with Elizabeth Dixon  Uncover Your Purpose with Clarity with Isimemen Aladejobi Unlocking Meaning and Purpose in Your Life and Overcoming Burnout with Dale Wilsher Leading Your Family, Marriage, and Self with Justin Maust Divine Productivity with Matt Perman 223 Journey and Learnings as Former Second Lady of the United States with Karen Pence Patreon 27 Re-Release: Purposeful and Practical with Emily Thomas Special Patreon Re-Release: Creativity and Career While Raising a Family with Jean Stoffer   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   **Transcription**   Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger:  (0:12 - 1:20) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.    I'm thrilled to introduce you to our sponsor, WinShape Marriage.    Their weekend marriage retreats will strengthen your marriage while you enjoy the gorgeous setting, delicious food, and quality time with your spouse. To find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org/savvy.    Kathryn Spitznagle is my enchanting guest for today, and her resume is quite impressive, but what actually is even more of a standout is her humble heart.   So, if you are one who learns from stories and encouragement, and you also appreciate actionable, practical tools, this conversation is definitely for you. Here's our chat. Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Kathryn.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:21 - 1:24) Oh, thank you, Laura. Appreciate you having me.   Laura Dugger:  (1:24 - 1:32) Well, I'd love for you just to start us off by giving us a snapshot of your background and also your current phase of life.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:33 - 6:47) Okay, lots of seasons. Yeah, learned, you know, you learn something from all of them. So, I started out in journalism.   I've kind of come back to my roots interviewing folks. I was a sports writer, so I grew up in a family with four brothers, so when I went to college, I knew sports, and at the time, that was unusual to have a female sports So I did that, and then went into publishing after I got my journalism degree, and since I'd been a sports writer, they put me in the men's division of this magazine publishing company. So, I started out learning, I started out working for a helicopter magazine, and I was an editor, and the only one that did know how to fly, and so they sent me to flight school in order to be a better editor and, you know, learn how to communicate with our readers.   And again, then because I'd done that and was in the men's division, they moved me then to shooting times, which was hunting and sports shooting. So, then I learned how to shoot guns and reload in that whole industry. From there, I went to fashion.   So, I went to the women's division, and at first they said, you know, are you sure you want to do this? And I said, well, this will be the first job you've put me on that won't kill me. You know, I've learned how to fly planes and shoot guns.   You know, let me have a shot at that Singer sewing machine. And I was a terrible seamstress. And they said, really, what we want you to do in fashion is to create a presence in New York, in Manhattan.   And so, the publisher was in Peoria, Illinois, but they wanted a presence in Manhattan. And so that's what I did for three years, worked remotely back and forth, and created that presence, joined the Fashion Group International. They hired three consultants to fix me up.   And so, I laugh if you've ever seen the movie Miss Congeniality, that was me. So, you know, learned all about the fashion industry and built those relationships with our advertisers. And also, then we went into television and did a lifetime, the TV show, weekly TV show on Lifetime called Make It Fashion.   And we're trying to blend that the home sewing industry with the fashion industry. So, if you saw this on the runway, in Milan, or in New York, or in Paris, this is how you can make it yourself, be your own designer kind of thing. So that was my journalism start, then moved to St. Louis, got married, had babies, and went into corporate communications, worked for Purina in St. Louis, where I learned so much about leadership, moved back to Peoria, and I went to work for Caterpillar. And when I retired from Caterpillar, then I started this business, Mentoring Women Millennials. And I have such a heart for this generation. I think they're so bright and smart and creative and entrepreneurial, and they get a bad rap.   And so, I wanted to have a platform to lift them up, and also to give them tools. So, the first year I wrote a book, Rockstar Millennials, Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. And what I found, there were so many really sharp, bright millennials that had never had good leaders.   They never had a mentor. They didn't have the tools. Many of them were entrepreneurs.   They didn't intend to lead people. They had a craft. They started a business, and it grew.   And they're like, now I got people. What do I do with people? And as I was out speaking about my business, I found the audience very consistently had two types of attendees.   One was what I would call a seasoned leader, who said, for helping the millennials, thank you. Something along that line. And then I would have a young person stand up and say, “Do you have a book”?   And after that happened several times, okay, Lord, I got this. Yeah, write a book. And I remember saying, “That's a good idea, God, but I don't have time.”   And so if you want to know why COVID happened, it was me. Because the good Lord said, hey, it's February of 2020. It looks like you have time right now.   And so I hired an editor. We wrote a book in four months and published it at the end of the year. And in 2021, then started the podcast.   Laura Dugger:  (6:48 - 7:04) Well, that's an incredible resume and such a whirlwind to getting here today. But you mentioned some leadership principles, especially at Purina. So, Kathryn, what are some of those servant leadership principles that you've learned and acquired over the years?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (7:04 - 9:34) Over the years, yeah. Just some amazing leaders at Purina. Their culture was very much a servant leadership culture.   Purina as a company was created in the 1950s by an independently wealthy gentleman, William H. Danforth. And he created the Youth Foundation in St. Louis. And he found once he got kids out of gangs and out of jail and off drugs, nobody would hire them. So, he created a company to hire those kids, Purina. And so, they, yes, told us that, you know, the first day he said, you know, this is never confused what we make with why we're here.   We were here, we were created to develop people for life. What we make will change. But the reason we're here will not.   And Danforth also wrote a book called I Dare You. I Dare You to be the best you can be and help someone else do the same. And so that very first day we were told the story of the genesis of Purina, we were given that book, I Dare You.   And when we left orientation, we met, they had 360-degree mentoring. And they said, “This is how we create this culture. And we continue this for generations through mentoring.”   So, when you leave orientation, you're going to meet your leader mentor, your peer mentor, and in 90 days, you'll be mentoring. Everyone at Purina mentors, and we all learn from each other constantly. So that was the platform.   And that was the culture. And when you think about feeling cherished, and valued, that's how they did it. Because if you're going to mentor someone, and someone's going to mentor you, you have value.   And the people you're working with have value. And so that creating a cherished culture was their legacy. And then it's something that I took on to Caterpillar.   And I continue now, in my keynote speaking, that's one of the most popular is how to create a cherished culture in the boardroom, in the living room, and in the classroom. Hmm.   Laura Dugger:  (9:35 - 9:47) And so, I won't ask for the entire keynote speech then, but is there an overview that you can give us of those things that we could implement that you've learned to implement over time as well?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (9:47 - 11:29) Yes, some of the tools. And, and that was another wonderful thing about Purina that I saw then, and haven't seen it since. You know, it seemed unique to me at the time.   Fast forward a few years, and it was like, yeah, that was very unusual leadership. And one of the things that they valued was, know your people, understand them, know their needs, know their wants. Even at this point, so, you know, I'm talking 30 years ago, I went to work there in 1990.   They were talking about purpose. What's your purpose? Purina had a very specific purpose.   We are a purposeful company. We're here to develop people for life. And, and they even said, I thought this was unique to it at orientation.   They said, and we hire bright, smart people, and we don't expect you to stay here very long. Our job is to send you off better than we found you. And with a positive impression of Purina.   And here's why. When you leave here, you may go to another Fortune 50 company, which I did. You may be in a position to impact a merger or acquisition.   You can buy and sell our stock. And at the very least, when you go to the grocery store, you can buy dog food. And we want it to be Purina.   Laura Dugger:  (11:31 - 11:36) That's incredible. That actually happened then with you taking that forward.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (11:37 - 16:07) And all of those lessons learned. So, when I talk about creating a cherished culture, Purina, one of the things they did very well was to introduce a concept, illustrate it with a story, and then activate it with a tool. So mentoring, they talked about here is the platform on which our company is built, developing people for life.   And they told us that story then about Purina. Then they gave us the book. And then they gave us a mentor that we were meeting with each week.   And they gave us a, what do I want to say, an outline. So, when you meet with your mentor or mentee, here are questions to ask. Here's a way to go about this.   And the number one reason people do mentor is because they don't know how. What's a process? And so how smart?   Purina's like, here. Here's an outline. Here are things to ask.   Here are discussion topics. And here are different tools we're going to give you as you progress in leadership. And they're designed for you then to pass on.   And so those are some of the tools when I talk about creating a cherished culture. One of the tools is here are questions to ask. Here's how to have that dialogue.   Here are discussion topics. When you're developing a relationship with this person, ask about their life outside of work. Ask about their family and friends and whatever, as much as they'd like to share.   Not everyone does. That's okay too. Ask about their best day at work.   What's a bad day at work? What's their best boss like? How do they like to be recognized?   What's their purpose? One of the most insightful questions they asked at Purina was, why do you want to succeed? And why do you want this company to succeed?   And those two questions give insight to someone's purpose. And so, then if you frame discussions around their purpose and their values, it is exponentially more meaningful to them. So, when I talk about how do you lead millennials and how is it different?   Those are a couple of the things. Understand their purpose. Understand their life. Their values outside of work, and frame things within their purpose.   Here's an example and or their values. If someone says, my values are hard work and transparency. I want people to be honest. Those are a couple of my values.    Okay. So, if I were leading that person and I saw them being transparent with someone else, being open and honest, I would recognize them for that.   Not just recognize them for the work, but recognize them for their value, demonstrating their value. I saw you be open and honest with that person. Thank you for that.   If kindness is a value, I saw you. I saw what you did there today to help someone out without being asked. Thank you for that kindness.   That resonates on a whole different level. And if you have to have a tough discussion with that person to say, frame it in those words. I know you value honesty, and I do too.   And so, we need to have an honest conversation. And here's some things that I'm seeing in your behavior, in your leadership, or in your work style that can hold you back. So, let's fix this whole different way to lead.   Laura Dugger:  (16:09 - 16:39) Absolutely. And I love how some of these even one-page practical tools you've included in the back of your book. So, it's a plug and play, but I'm even thinking back to your mentoring relationships where you had this circle of mentors and you were mentoring.   I think it's also helpful to get to hear one another's mistakes. So, are you comfortable sharing any mistakes that you've made along the way that actually even turned out to be beneficial learning opportunities?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (16:40 - 20:32) Absolutely. Loads of them. I've got loads of them.   And one of the women I mentor has said, I think I've advanced my career 10 years by learning from your mistakes. And I love that. And she's like, now I'm going to make plenty of my own, but I'm not going to make yours.   And I said, “Good. That's the point of all this.” One of the big ones I made at Purina.   I think a lot of places I would have been fired, probably should have been. I was working in the marketing group, and we were like an internal marketing. So, we did the new product introduction, point of purchase, point of sale materials, the legal documents that went out, the whole packet that would go out to a distributor, a grocery store.   And EverReady Battery was one of our product lines. So, we had internal clients. And as they had new product introductions, we'd get the materials together.   We had in-house printing, all of the things, graphic design, and that was all under my purview. The letter, there's a letter that went out to distributors that was a legal document and had a number. And I pulled the wrong letter, the wrong number.   And it wasn't discovered until last minute. And we sat down with the client and they're like, oh my gosh, this is the wrong legal letter. And I, you know, I'm the account rep, that was on me.   So, I had to go back, I had to go to Neil Lewis, my boss and say, “Okay, we've got to pull this back before it all goes out, reprint, which is going to be all our expense. We're going to have to have people working off shifts and all that sort of thing to do it quickly. And then reassemble all these Eveready Battery packets and, you know, do as close as we can to meeting their deadline.”   And so basically it's going to eat up our margin and we're going to have more printing expense. We're going to have more labor and we're going to have some unhappy people. And our client's not real happy either.   And that was all me. And Neil said to me, “You know, I learned something today. And he said, until today, I thought you walked on water.”   And he said, “Now I know you're human, just like the rest of us.” And I thought, oh, my word. And he's like, okay, so what happened?   That was a mistake. How are we going to fix it? And I said, “I've already pulled the right letter, getting it reprinted. Here's the, additional time and money. Here's how it's going to impact our margin.” And he said, “You know, can we do it? And can we satisfy the customer and get, if not meet their deadline very close?”   And I said, “We can meet their deadline if we have people work third shift.” And, you know, and he said, “Okay, let's do it. That's the right thing to do.” And, and he said, Kathryn, “I told you what I learned today. What did you learn?”   And I said, “I learned how to be the kind of leader I want to be when someone makes a mistake.”   Laura Dugger:  (20:36 - 21:05) Wow. The humility in that is incredible. And thank you for sharing.   Stories are so memorable. It makes me instantly reminded of two previous episodes. I'll make sure I link in the show notes, both with Jeff Henderson and Steve Robinson, accomplished businessmen, but who were also willing to share stories and how just like you, it actually made them a better, more relatable leader.   And so that's encouraging.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (21:06 - 21:34) And I knew when I got to Caterpillar and, uh, particularly when I was running the Caterpillar visitor center, because that was so new and never been done in Caterpillar. And so, we're going to make some mistakes and we're going to learn, you know, along the way. And there was more than one occasion where I was reminded of Neil Lewis.   And I said, okay, I learned something today. You are human. Just like the rest of us.   Now, how are we going to fix this?   Laura Dugger:  (21:35 - 23:48) And then what did you learn?    Let's take a quick break to hear a message from our sponsor.    Friends, I'm excited to share with you today's sponsor, WinShape Marriage. 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During your time away in this beautiful place, you and your spouse will learn from expert speakers and explore topics related to intimacy, overcoming challenges, improving communication, and more.   I've stayed on site at WinShape before and I can attest to their generosity, food, and content. You will be so grateful you went. To find an experience that's right for you and your spouse, head to their website, to find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org/savvy. That's W-I-N-S-H-A-P-E marriage.org slash S-A-V-V-Y. Thanks for your sponsorship.   You've had so much experience in different areas and as a corporate leader. So what is it that drew you specifically to have a heart for millennials, which we can define as those approximately born between the 1980s and early 2000s?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (23:50 - 28:18) I really started working with them. My last role at Caterpillar, I was a director of global sustainability and it was within public affairs. So, we were leading, Caterpillar was leading a natural infrastructure coalition.   I was working with a lot of different entities, public, private, governmental. We're trying to get language passed into law. That was a big portion of my job.   Another portion of my job was to be out speaking about what Caterpillar was doing in the world of sustainability. And I loved that. What I found was the sustainability groups of Caterpillar employees all around the world, we do a global call quarterly, learning what everybody was doing.   They were all this age group. And when we would do the river cleanup on Saturday, these are the people that showed up with their kids. And when we do tree plantings, these are the people that showed up with their kids.   It's like, okay. And I remember saying to my peers, you know what, this group of employees, these young people are not going to retire with a pension like we are with health care like we do. There's so many things that we have garnered through our career appropriately.   They don't have that. What drives loyalty for them and what engages them with Caterpillar are these things. These things we're doing through the foundation where we're giving back and improving the world and the things we're doing in sustainability, giving back, improving the world.   They are so much more engaged in our company through these things. And so, I kind of knew, I thought, okay, I'm not sure exactly where the Lord is leading, but it's going to be with those people. And that was the thing I knew when I retired that, okay, this is what I want to do.   And then the more I worked, you know, I started the business mentoring women millennials. The more I worked with these young women, the more I saw, yes, there's a need. There's a need here.   And I always, you know, again, people would ask, why? Why are you so connected? And I said, first of all, I saw the value in them.   But secondly, I think I was one. My husband and I laughed that we never really fit in with our generation. And here's why.   We both were out of school and working on our careers when we met. And in our generation, you got married right out of high school, or at the very least right out of college. And so, you know, our families had given up.   They're like, they're never going to get married. They're working. They got this whole career thing going.   And so, when we got married, well, then we didn't have children until we were in our 30s. You know, highly irregular for our generation. We were entrepreneurial.   So, we were looking at franchises in our 20s. And our families were like, just get a job. What is this?   You got to buy something and then you buy something else. And my husband owned a business, his first business in his 30s. We both had side hustles.   Again, friends and family were like, just do one job. What is with you guys? Always got all these things, you know, going.   And then when I took the job in fashion, and I was working in Manhattan and living in Peoria, like, what do you even call that kind of work to call it remote? Working remotely? Yeah.   And so, I think part of my heart for them is I was one. And so, when they talk about some of the struggles and the things that are endearing to them, like, I got you. I felt like that, too.   Laura Dugger:  (28:20 - 28:57) That is incredible. And I think it really does make you the perfect person for that mentor mentee relationship. And I kind of want to camp out on that further, because we've alluded to it.   And some of these tips are in your book, where you highlight those discussion topics that give people the tools. But then if we take it a step further or personalize it, how can all of us as listeners begin a mentoring relationship like the one you've described? And I'm even thinking of the beginning point.   Do you think it's up to the mentor or the mentee to initially reach out?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (28:58 - 33:07) Either one. Yeah, either one can work. When I left Purina, having had this wonderful leadership experience and mentoring environment, I thought, well, this must be what all corporations are like.   No. Doesn't make them bad. They're just different.   So, when I got to Caterpillar that was male, very male dominated, I remember calling my mentor at Purina, who is still my mentor today. She mentored me for 22 years at Caterpillar after I left Purina. And then was one of the biggest proponents of me writing my book and starting my business.   And we still get together today. So, when they talk about developing people for life, they're very serious about that. And so, when I got to Caterpillar, I thought, well, they don't seem to have this.   I think I'll start a mentoring program. Well, I was, you know, some little gal in marketing. You're not going to start a mentoring program for a Fortune 50 company out of that spot.   It comes up through HR and Office of Business Practices and Legal and all of that. Anyway, I called my mentor at Purina, very frustrated, and I said, “Lynn, you and Neil make a place for me. I'm coming back.   They don't have a mentoring program here.” I don't, you know, and she said, “Okay, first of all, we didn't train you up to come back. Your job is to take this forward.”   And she said, “Are there young women there?” Yes. And she said, “Mentor them.”   And she said, “Are there leaders that need support?” And I said, “Yes.” And she said, “Okay, support them.”   She said, “Are there teams that need to be built?” And I said, “Yes.” And she said, “Then you have good work to do there.”   Go. And she hung up. I thought, OK.   And so, from that moment on, when I would see an announcement that would come through email where a woman was being hired into Caterpillar, I would reach out to her and just say, do you have a mentor or would you like one? And for 22 years, they all said yes. And so that's what I did.   I worked with those women. And, you know, here's another God wink when my announcement went out, then that I was retiring. These women all started coming back to me wherever they were in the nation and even in the world.   Many of them had gone on to do other things, bigger, better things. And they all started reaching out to me. Someone had forwarded the announcement to them and said, “We want you to start a business, a mentoring business and help others just like you helped us, and we will help you.”   And one said, “You need to write a book, and I'll write the forward.” Another one said, “Yes, and you need to do podcasts and I'll be on one.” Another one said, “I know what's going to stop you at your website, so I'm going to help you with your website.”   Another one said, “You're going to need testimonials.” So, she posted on social media that anyone that's ever been mentored by Kathryn Spitznagel, leave a message here. Very humbling.   And another one said, “I'm now VP of a big company in Chicago and I will hire you.” And so, I retired one day and started a business the next.   Laura Dugger:  (33:09 - 33:30) Incredible how that all came back around. And I gleaned so much from your stories in your book, and then even getting to connect with you before today. But there's another story about servant leadership that you shared from the man who you've named your previous boss, Neil Lewis.   Will you share? Do you know which one I'm thinking of?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (33:31 - 36:35) Yeah. You need to know three personal things about everyone who works for you. Okay.   So, Neil Lewis had leadership meetings. There were 12 of us were his leadership team every Monday morning. He was also a minister outside of work.   So, a lot of times we would laugh that we were getting the rehash of the sermon from yesterday as part of his leadership. But he often gave us assignments. And one Monday morning, he said, okay, here's your assignment.   I want you to know three personal things about everyone who works for you. And they need to be things that aren't in their personnel file. And he said, I'm going to ask you sometime this week about one of those people, but you won't know which one.   So, you need to know all of them. And I, you know, lousy leader, I was just learning. And I said, Neil, I have 10 people, three things, 10 people, that's 30 things I got to know.   And he said, Kathryn, good math. You have some work to do. So, I went back, and I interviewed each one of my 10 people, three things, found him out, followed the assignment.   And I was ready. And I saw him in the hall later in the week. He said, “Kathryn, walk with me. I'm going to the next meeting.” I said, “Okay.” Tell me three personal things about Kathy, who works for you. I said, “Okay.”   Kathy has recently divorced. Uh, she has an 18-month-old baby, and she is moving to a new apartment. And he said, “What have you done to help her?”   And honest to God, I said, “That wasn't part of the assignment.” And he looked at me and I said, “No, wait a minute. I did help her.   I changed her hours. She has a longer commute now into St. Louis. So, she's going to come in at 8:30 am and work till 5:00 pm.”   And I was feeling pretty proud of myself, like bonus question. And he said, “Did she come to you, or did you go to her?” And I said, “Well, she came to me, but I said, it was okay.”   So, Kathryn know your people. If you don't know your people, you don't know what they need. And if you don't know what they need, you can't help them.   And if you can't help them, what in the world are you doing here? It says leaders were here to serve. And if you're not here to serve, you need to step out.   I became a different leader that day. One who chose to lead by serving.   Laura Dugger:  (36:38 - 37:17) I just wanted to let you know there are now multiple ways to give when you visit thesavvysauce.com. We now have a donation button on our website and you can find it under the donate page, which is under the tab entitled support. Our mailing address is also provided.   If you would prefer to save us the processing fee and send a check that is tax deductible. Either way, you'll be supporting the work of Savvy Sauce Charities and helping us continue to reach the nations with the good news of Jesus Christ. Make sure you visit thesavvysauce.com today. Thanks for your support.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (37:18 - 38:19) You know, the other piece, uh, the other thing that he taught me there, uh, Laura, as we continued to walk, uh, because he always wanted to bring things back around to, to a positive. He was going to make his point, but he was not going to leave me there, you know? He said, Kathryn, “Do you understand what you missed there?”   It was such a missed opportunity with Kathy, um, to engage her and to help her feel cherished. He said, “That's the difference when you anticipate someone's needs and you go to them before they ask. That's the opportunity.”   That's the gold. That's what engages people and, uh, garners their loyalty. And that's when they feel cherished.   That was the real missed opportunity.   Laura Dugger:  (38:23 - 38:35) And that never left you. And that's probably blessed so many people hearing that. What about lessons of forgiveness in leadership as well?   Do you have any stories to illustrate that?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (38:35 - 42:28) Yes. And that's another lesson from, from Neil Lewis that was a profound lesson for me that I've never heard anywhere else. Forgiveness is part of leadership. So, I learned this, um, again, lousy leader just starting out.   And, um, when he put me into leadership, I was like, how hard could it be? Tell people what to do. They do it.   And then came my first employee opinion survey results and they were bad. The numbers were bad. The comments were bad.   The people were unhappy. Um, and the comments to me were, were hurtful. They were justified, but they were hurtful.   And so, when I got, uh, you know, got all the information, I left, I was upset. The next day when I came into the office, I just went into my office and closed the door. I thought they don't want to talk to me.   I don't want to talk to them. That's fine. I was working here.   So, Neil gave me a little time to cool off. And then he came in and, um, on my desk, uh, one of the things that they, um, Purina does in terms of creating that cherished culture is, um, to have things around you that revitalize you. And so, they ask you one of the first days about what, what are things that revitalize you?   And I said, okay, uh, fresh flowers revitalize me. They remind me of my grandmother, nanny, and being in the garden. Um, notes are cards from handwritten, you know, from friends and family and a walk outside.   Those are three things that revitalize me. Okay. So again, I registered with Neil Lewis.   He knew that was a way to frame things for me. So, when he came in that morning, he picked up one of the cards from my desk and he handed it to me and he said, to read that card. And I said, you can read it.   He said, “No. No, I'm asking you to read it out loud to me.” So, it was a card from someone on my team, very complimentary about my leadership style and what it, how it impacted them. And he said, “Is that the leader you are today?”   And I said, “No, but in fairness, they were mean to me. They said some very hurtful things and yeah, I'm not happy.” He said, “Okay.”   And he said, “Kathryn, as leaders, our job is to give first and give again”. And he said, “Do you know what the bridge is between giving first and giving again?” And I said, “No.”   I said, “Neil, I'm not tracking with you.” And he said, “Forgive.” And I said, “Oh, forgiveness.”   And he said, “Nope. Forgiveness is something someone else does. That's a noun. Forgive is a verb. And that's what I need to see you do. Forgive.”   He said, “Kathryn, forgiveness is a big part of leadership and it's something that will hold you back for the rest of your life. So, I am asking you today to be the leader I know you to be and forgive them.”   Laura Dugger:  (42:32 - 42:52) Well, in even the way he modeled that in the way you shared that story, it also reminds me of another leadership tool that you mentioned in your book, which I think if somebody is experiencing this, that could be a really practical next step. So, it's called the hero page. Will you elaborate on that for us?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (42:52 - 52:07) Yes. And so, at Purina, when they talked about having these one-on-ones with your team, with your mentees, with your mentors, kind of framing the dialogue in three buckets, called it three bucket exercise. And I still, this is how I still mentor today.   Uh, so the first thing we ask people to come prepared with is bucket one. What are we celebrating? What have you learned? What have you accomplished? What has gone so well?   Um, since the last time we spoke, because we, as people, but particularly as women pass through things very quickly and go, yep, done good onto the next. Yeah. We don't take that time to celebrate.   And Purina was very focused on what they called reveling. Take just a minute to revel. That was good work, did good work, but whatever was accomplished personal and professional, it was, there were things at home, baby slept four hours straight.   Okay. So, bucket one, what are we celebrating?    Um, so bucket one, they called aha.    Bucket two, they called, hmm, what is, uh, what's out there that you need to, um, do, you know, what's on your to-do list. Is there something you need to get a plan for?   Um, is there something that you want to talk through that's kind of on your assignment board, something like that. And we'll talk through some tactics.    Bucket three is what in the world.   So, anything that seems overwhelming, uh, caught you by surprise. You didn't know it was part of the job. You didn't know it was part of life.   Those are the things we want to talk about in bucket three, every time. So, you want me to tell you the things that are overwhelming me and that I don't know where to start. Yes.   Yes. Every week, because here's what we'll do. We will take the power out of that.   Once you, that's it. We're going to fix it and say, okay, this is what's overwhelming me. This is what I'm anxious about.   This is what caught me by surprise. And we're going to figure out how to break it down into something actionable. And then we're going to move it to bucket two.   And next week, we're going to be talking about those action steps and pretty soon it's going to move to bucket one. There you go. We're celebrating that process that I learned at Purina still did at Caterpillar and doing today.   Um, that just warms my heart. Uh, when I see, um, the folks that I've worked with who've now gone on to do other things. And, uh, one of the guys on my team at Caterpillar, um, now works for McDonald's in Chicago.   And he said that Kathryn, that's our onboarding process. And so, anybody that comes through his team in McDonald's, that's what they learn how to do. And he said that it was just gold.   And you can talk about creating a safe space, but again, the difference with Purina was they gave you a tool, not ours, we are a cherished culture. We create a safe space. And you know what, here's how, by asking this question and by setting aside time to answer it and wrestle with it and work through it.   Now, having said all that, where do you put this information as you're learning this about this person? Uh, you're learning what they're celebrating. You're learning, um, what their values are.   You're learning what they like to do outside of work. What's important to them learning about their purpose. That's a hero page.   And so, they gave us a tool and they said, you know, it's very simple, a hero page. You, you just record things that you have learned about this person that you respect and admire about them. And you can do one for yourself.   They ask you to do the first one for you. Um, but then also to do them for, you can do them for a peer or a leader. Um, you can also do them for someone you're struggling with because oftentimes we aren't really looking for the positives in that person.   So, the, uh, the logic behind the hero page is once you've created it, uh, you're going to look for things to put on it. Positives, all positives, negatives we remember. Positives we're looking for and that's the first reason.    The second reason for a hero page is you may have a tough day with that person sometime. And if you do, you go back and look at your hero page and it puts things in perspective.   Yeah, this isn't going well today, but here are the things I respect and admire about this person. And yes, um, perspective.    The third reason is they may have a tough day sometime and what an incredible gift you can be to them.   Here's an example. When I worked at Caterpillar, um, had wonderful leaders, some remarkable women leaders at Caterpillar, I think because there were so few of them, they were rock stars. And one that I worked for, uh, was sent to Beijing, China on a short term, like a, I don't know, six month or one year assignment as it at the same time, I was also mentoring someone in that Beijing office and it was very remote.   They were, in a remote area, creating an office, creating an HR office, you know, where they, where there's a factory and the person I was mentoring said, you know, let me give you an idea of what we're struggling with here. What kind of, what our situation is. And I'm at corporate and I said, well, whatever it is, I think I could send you some of our signage, some of our value signs.   Those are, those are, that's what you need. I'll send you some value signs. You can put them up on your walls.   And she said, Kathryn, we don't have walls. We're working out of a tent. And she said, each morning we send a bus out to the rural areas here in China and it stops to pick up workers.   And if dad can't go, he sends mom. And if mom can't go, she puts a couple of kids on the bus. And we never know from day to day who's coming to work.   What we do know is that the bus will be full. They will get two meals while they're at work, breakfast and lunch. And then when it returns them home, they will have gotten paid.   She said, we are all but paying people and chickens. Do you understand the situation, the gravity of what we're trying to do to come in here and create an office and HR processes? And she said, first, we're trying to determine who our employees are.   I said, “Oh, our leader is struggling”. And she said, “Will you get on a call with her today?” I said, “Give me a minute.”   And she said, “You're going to get her hero page.” So, we got on the call. Lois, “Kathryn, is this the woman that led one of the first NPI projects for Caterpillar as a woman with our flagship tractor?”   And she said, “Yes.” I said, “Is this the woman who was handed a belt buckle and a t-shirt and created global merchandising stores all around the world?” And she said, “Yes.”   I said, “Is this the woman who has been married 30 plus years happily, raised two remarkable children and showed us all it was possible?” Yes. I said, “I don't know what you're struggling with today, but I do know the woman who did these things can tackle this.”   What a gift you would be to another leader on the day that they needed it in that moment, just to remind them of their value.   Laura Dugger:  (52:10 - 52:40) That encouragement is so powerful. And you're such an engaging storyteller. And like you had mentioned previously, you've gone on from corporate America to now beginning your own business, including your podcast that will link to Rockstar Millennials.   So, I'm curious, Kathryn, are there any stories from those podcast episodes that really come to mind as you think of any standout lessons or your favorites?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (52:41 - 55:51) Oh my gosh. There are so many. It just seems like when I think I can't meet someone any more incredible, I do.   And again, good Lord's hand, they come from all different paths. We're international now. A couple of them that really stand out to me, Michael Kuzma,: he invented the self-playing guitar.   He knew people in his life who had either never been able to play the guitar and wanted to, or they had experienced some sort of an injury or illness that then prevented them from doing what they loved. And so, he created this and just said, “I want this to bring joy and be fun for people.” And I guess the part of the platform that I have for the podcast is purpose.   How are you living your purpose? Khushi Shah is 19 years old. So, she's a little bit younger than a millennial even.   Created a company called Drizzl and it is an informed, what I want to say, it's an irrigation company. And she created this as a science project in grade school. She's now in college at MIT and Harvard and Northeastern.   So, she's attending classes at all. She went to a science and math school in Chicago for high school, finished early and took a gap year at 17. And I said, “So you traveled?”   And she said, “Nope, I decided I'd just run that business full-time, Drizzl.” And so, her families of Indian descent. They'd gone to India and seen the need for water, clean water.   And she said, coming back to the States, I saw sprinklers, lawn sprinklers running and it was raining. And I thought, I need to fix that. There are products on the market that will turn a sprinkler off if it's raining.   Her product is predictive. She's 19. Yeah.   So, folks from St. Jude, folks from Midwest Food Bank, just incredible. Obviously, I can't name one.   There are so many. And those who are living their purpose in all walks of life, in all places around the world, I want to talk to.   Laura Dugger:  (55:52 - 56:07) Wow. And Kathryn, you've invested in so many people and highlighted so many people through your podcast. As you look back, what are you happiest that you invested your life in?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (56:09 - 57:07) Well, I'm a mom, boy mom. So that would have to be my first, my boys. Again, one of the women that I mentor said to me early on, Kathryn, one of the things I love the most is you're from the other side.   I said, Kelsey, what does that mean? I'm from the other side. And she said, you've already done all of this.   You've done the corporate life. You understand small business. You have a decades long, happy marriage.   You've raised your boys. They're happy. They're successful.   If you did this, we can do this and you can help us. And so that investment on so many levels, yeah, is coming back.   Laura Dugger:  (57:08 - 57:19) I love that. And would you be willing just to share anything else about your business or what all you have to offer so that we can continue learning from you after this conversation?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (57:20 - 1:00:49) Oh, absolutely. So, the book that you mentioned, Rockstar Millennials, Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. That's the book.   And it recounts so many of these leadership stories. And then in the back, as you said, are the different tools. And I have to credit the Caterpillar engineers because when I went to Caterpillar and I would tell these stories about Purina or I would live something that they had taught me.   Very early on, in the meeting, or after the meeting, some of these gentlemen came up to me and said, “That thing you just did in that meeting, can you write that down? Like what?” And they said, “Like the words and or the process.”   And so, it began. So, I'd start writing down the words and they might put a graphic with it or somehow improve it. And so, through the years, this same group kept coming back to me.   And when they saw the announcement that I was retiring, they showed up again and said, “Okay, we need one more thing, a spreadsheet.” What do you mean a spreadsheet? They said, “You know, all through the years, we have all of these tools now that we've created out of your head on this paper that we can use and we're using.”   If you can give us a spreadsheet that says, “If you're having this leadership issue, use this tool.” So, God bless the engineers.   So, I credit them, and the tools are in the back of the hard book.   What I found when I started doing workshops was people didn't want to write in the book and they also wanted something bigger and they wanted a place to make notes and doodle and that sort of thing. So that's why we have the book and then the toolkit. So, my business is Mentoring Women Millennials and I do one on one mentoring with individuals, small business primarily.   They'll bring me in to work with their women leaders, but also just individuals who are in some sort of a transition in life or that have never had a mentor and would like one. And so, I do the one-on-one mentoring also with nonprofits. And I'm now an 18-year breast cancer survivor, still in treatment.   And I also mentor breast cancer survivors. And keynote speaking. I work with the Capital City Speakers Bureau.   And so, I do speaking there and I'm prepping for a TED Talk. So those are the next things.   Laura Dugger:  (1:00:50 - 1:01:16) I love it. Always something up your sleeve. We will link to your website so that people can follow up and get in touch if that would be a good partnership.   And you may already be familiar that we're called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or insight. And so as my final question for you today, Kathryn, what is your Savvy Sauce?   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:01:18 - 1:01:49) Um, when I left Purina, um, I asked Neil, “You know, how do I ever repay this company that has given so much to me?” And he said, “Take what you've learned and help someone else.” And so, if you learn from me, that would be my ask, help someone else.   Laura Dugger:  (1:01:50 - 1:02:05) I love that. Amen. Great Savvy Sauce.   And Kathryn, you're just so poised and classy and full of insight. And it was an absolute pleasure to get to host you as my guest today. So, thank you for being my guest.   Kathryn Spitznagle: (1:02:05 - 1:02:07) Thank you. Thank you for having me.   Laura Dugger:  (1:02:09 - 1:05:52) One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term gospel before?   It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior. But God loved us so much, he made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus.   We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished if we choose to receive what He has done for us. Romans 10:9 says, “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” So, would you pray with me now?   Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you. Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life?   We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.   If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me, so me for him. You get the opportunity to live your life for him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason.   We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you ready to get started? First, tell someone.   Say it out loud. Get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes & Noble and let me choose my own Bible.   I selected the Quest NIV Bible, and I love it. You can start by reading the book of John. Also, get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ.   I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps, such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you. We want to celebrate with you too, so feel free to leave a comment for us here if you did make a decision to follow Christ. We also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “In the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

Chip wraps up this series with a fantastic challenge. It's a challenge that God Himself has promised to make good on, if you'll take Him up on it. Join Chip if you're ready for the spiritual adventure of a lifetime!Introduction: The contentment checklistContentment is learned, not achieved. -Philippians 4:10-13Greed must die before contentment can live. -Philippians 4:14-18; Luke 16:10-13Our treasure both reveals and directs the affections of our hearts. -Matthew 6:21The Problem: What about me?The Solution: Philippians 4:19The Promise: GOD'S PROVISIONThe Premise: For believersThe Principle: The Law of the HARVESTExplained -Luke 6:38Illustrated in Nature -John 12:24Applied to Jesus -Philippians 2:8-11Applied to Us -Luke 9:24The Process: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11The Principle Restated: When you have a need, PLANT A SEED. -2 Corinthians 9:6The Procedure Outlined: Give with the right MOTIVE. -2 Corinthians 9:7The Promise Expanded: God will give you EVERYTHING you need in EVERY area of your life. -2 Corinthians 9:8-11The Practice: God's Challenge to YouTest Me!Try It!I Dare You!Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource Mentions"I Choose Peace" BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

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Chip wraps up this series with a fantastic challenge. It's a challenge that God Himself has promised to make good on, if you'll take Him up on it. Join Chip if you're ready for the spiritual adventure of a lifetime!Introduction: The contentment checklistContentment is learned, not achieved. -Philippians 4:10-13Greed must die before contentment can live. -Philippians 4:14-18; Luke 16:10-13Our treasure both reveals and directs the affections of our hearts. -Matthew 6:21The Problem: What about me?The Solution: Philippians 4:19The Promise: GOD'S PROVISIONThe Premise: For believersThe Principle: The Law of the HARVESTExplained -Luke 6:38Illustrated in Nature -John 12:24Applied to Jesus -Philippians 2:8-11Applied to Us -Luke 9:24The Process: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11The Principle Restated: When you have a need, PLANT A SEED. -2 Corinthians 9:6The Procedure Outlined: Give with the right MOTIVE. -2 Corinthians 9:7The Promise Expanded: God will give you EVERYTHING you need in EVERY area of your life. -2 Corinthians 9:8-11The Practice: God's Challenge to YouTest Me!Try It!I Dare You!Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource Mentions"I Choose Peace" BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

There's a question we all have when we take steps of faith to develop compassion, generosity, and a Kingdom mindset. When we're being sacrificial, it's natural to ask: "God, what about me? Do You see what I'm doing here? Do You see that I have needs too?" Join Chip as he shares God's answer to our question: What about me?Introduction: The contentment checklistContentment is learned, not achieved. -Philippians 4:10-13Greed must die before contentment can live. -Philippians 4:14-18; Luke 16:10-13Our treasure both reveals and directs the affections of our hearts. -Matthew 6:21 The Problem: What about me? The Solution: Philippians 4:19The Promise: GOD'S PROVISIONThe Premise: For believersThe Principle: The Law of the HARVESTExplained -Luke 6:38Illustrated in Nature -John 12:24Applied to Jesus -Philippians 2:8-11Applied to Us -Luke 9:24The Process: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11The Principle Restated: When you have a need, PLANT A SEED. -2 Corinthians 9:6The Procedure Outlined: Give with the right MOTIVE. -2 Corinthians 9:7The Promise Expanded: God will give you EVERYTHING you need in EVERY area of your life. -2 Corinthians 9:8-11The Practice: God's Challenge to YouTest Me!Try It!I Dare You!Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource Mentions"I Choose Peace" BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

There's a question we all have when we take steps of faith to develop compassion, generosity, and a Kingdom mindset. When we're being sacrificial, it's natural to ask: "God, what about me? Do You see what I'm doing here? Do You see that I have needs too?" Join Chip as he shares God's answer to our question: What about me?Introduction: The contentment checklistContentment is learned, not achieved. -Philippians 4:10-13Greed must die before contentment can live. -Philippians 4:14-18; Luke 16:10-13Our treasure both reveals and directs the affections of our hearts. -Matthew 6:21 The Problem: What about me? The Solution: Philippians 4:19The Promise: GOD'S PROVISIONThe Premise: For believersThe Principle: The Law of the HARVESTExplained -Luke 6:38Illustrated in Nature -John 12:24Applied to Jesus -Philippians 2:8-11Applied to Us -Luke 9:24The Process: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11The Principle Restated: When you have a need, PLANT A SEED. -2 Corinthians 9:6The Procedure Outlined: Give with the right MOTIVE. -2 Corinthians 9:7The Promise Expanded: God will give you EVERYTHING you need in EVERY area of your life. -2 Corinthians 9:8-11The Practice: God's Challenge to YouTest Me!Try It!I Dare You!Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource Mentions"I Choose Peace" BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

In this powerful episode of the I Dare You podcast, we dive deep into the hidden force that's shaping your life right now: the identity you've assigned to yourself. We explore how the words we use to describe ourselves become self-fulfilling prophecies that either launch us toward success or keep us stuck in place. Through compelling research and eye-opening stories, you'll discover why aligning your daily actions with your desired identity is the true secret to lasting transformation. I'll reveal your Dare Identity Blueprint with specific, actionable steps to identify limiting labels, redefine your personal narrative, and build unshakable confidence that translates into real-world results. Don't miss this one—it could change everything. Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners, be part of The Dare Club and get your FREE Atomic Habits visual synopsis, Atomic Habits worksheet, and Habit Tracker PDFs! Simply go to: www.idareyoupod.com Connect with Darrin Johnson: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod

Known as the Mr. Rogers of personal development, Mike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker, and executive coach empowering people to build strong lives by turning their setbacks into superpowers. Mike is the creator of the Primal Question Framework and is a master-trainer in the model. Mike is the author of The Seven Primal Questions: Take Control of the Hidden Forces That Drive You. He is a Certified Experiential Specialist recognized by the International Society For Experiential Professionals. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, Fox News, and the New York Times. You can take the free Primal Question Assessment at: www.primalquestion.com If you enjoy the I Dare You podcast, be sure to get my weekly email which gives you valuable insights you can implement in your life. Simply go to www.idareyoupod.com Connect with Mike Foster: www.mikefoster.tv Instagram: @mikefoster2000 Connect with Darrin Johnson: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod TikTok: @idareyoupod

Kelsie Watts's musical journey began in Lubbock, Texas, where she found her voice at two years old in a family of musicians. From early performances in church and school to studying opera and commercial music at Belmont University in Nashville, she developed her craft and gained recognition. Her self-released music led to a feature on AJ McLean's 2020 single “Hurts to Love You,” while her viral rendition of Kelly Clarkson's “I Dare You” on The Voice Season 19 earned her a spot on Team Kelly and millions of views. Now an independent pop artist, Kelsie continues to inspire with her music and advocacy. Her single “Live Out Loud” became the anthem for the Tokyo Sky Tree Global Campaign during the 2021 Olympics, followed by empowering tracks like “Look What You Missed” and the poignant ballad “I Can't Say Goodbye,” honoring her late brother who she lost to mental health struggles. In 2024, she released “After Midnight” and “Forgetful,” a Diane Warren-penned duet with Nate Amor. Beyond music, Kelsie is a dedicated mental health advocate, collaborating with organizations like Didi Hirsch and the Not Alone Challenge. Kelsie stars on Broadway in the musical, SIX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is the incredible Dr. Morgan Cutlip, a powerhouse psychologist and relationship expert who truly gets it. She knows firsthand what it's like to lose yourself in motherhood, and she's on a mission to help other women navigate this challenge. We're talking about her groundbreaking new book, "A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex," which addresses something I know you've all felt—that mental load that's weighing you down. This conversation is real, raw, and exactly what you need to hear. Dr. Cutlip isn't just talking theory here—she's helped hundreds of thousands of people build stronger relationships, and she's been featured everywhere from Good Morning America to The New York Times. We dig into why so many women feel overwhelmed, how to build a truly great marriage, and how to stop seeing your partner as the enemy. Plus, her I Dare You challenge will instantly transform your relationship. If you're ready for an approach that empowers couples to understand each other better and helps you feel like a team again, hit play! Let's go! Connect with Dr. Morgan Cutlip: Instagram: @drmorgancutlip www.drmorgancutlip.com

Switchfoot has been in existence for almost 30 years. They have had massive hits like “I Dare You to Move” and “Meant To Live”, they've won a Grammy award, and they've performed around the world. Most recently they released a song with the legend Buddy Guy titled – “Last Man Standing.” Tim Forman bassist and founding member of the band was nice enough to stop by the show and talk about it! Tim and Doc talk about Tim's solo work, talk about starting out on bass, Paul McCartney, milestones of the career, playing on all the late night TV shows, recording their new song with Buddy Guy, alpacas, and so much more! Meanwhile on the rest of the show Doc let's his fascination with malls be known. Make sure to listen! Introduction: 0:00:21 Birthday Suit 1: 12:14 Ripped from the Headlines: 15:46 Shoutouts: 33:21 Miscellaneous File: 36:12 Tim Foreman of Switchfoot Interview: 42:58 Mike C Top 3: 1:19:51 Birthday Suit 2: 1:38:58 Birthday Suit 3: 1:42:08

If you're tired of starting and stopping, if you're frustrated with your lack of progress, this episode is going to change everything for you. I'm about to share my proven 7-step Consistency Blueprint that's helped thousands of people - including myself - finally break through and become consistent in the areas of life that matter most. And let me tell you something - this isn't just another motivational talk. This is the real deal. You're going to learn exactly how to uncover what truly drives you (hint: it's probably not what you think), how to align your actions with your deepest motivations, and most importantly - how to stay consistent even when life gets crazy. The I Dare You Consistency Blueprint Clarify Your Why Transform Intentions into Action Take Small Steps: Micro Mornings are your cheat code Get an Accountability Partner Celebrate: It's You vs. You Your Calendar is Your Secret Weapon And here's a special gift just for you: Head over to www.idareyoupod.com right now to get your free Launch Your Dare 12-week workbook. This is the exact tool I recommend to anyone interested in elevating their performance, and today, it's yours. I reference EC Synkowski in this episode. You can follow her on Instagram: @optimizemenutrition Follow Darrin & the I Dare You podcast: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod and @darrinjohnson1 X: @idareyoupod TikTok: @idareyoupod

In this episode, we're tackling the one thing that can make or break your personal and professional success: MOMENTUM. You'll discover a powerful, 6-step framework that I developed through decades coaching high-performers and leading high-performing teams that will help you understand exactly where you are in your momentum journey. Spoiler alert: You could be in momentum and you don't even know it! And wait until you hear about this mind-blowing concept called the flywheel effect. When you understand this, it's going to completely transform how you think about every single action you're taking toward your goals. This is practical wisdom you can use starting today. The I Dare You Momentum Framework: Lead by Example (do the work) Prioritize Your Wellness (sleep, nutrition, exercise) Go Against the Status Quo (get uncomfortable) Win Friends & Influence People Bring the Energy (don't be Debbie Downer) Keep Score Follow Darrin & the I Dare You podcast: Instagram: @idareyoupod and @darrinjohnson1 X: @idareyoupod TikTok: @idareyoupod

Interview by Kris PetersThey've been called Deathrock, Gothcore, and, from one creative soul, “kinda goth punk glam Manson-y metal?” They've also been called “a best kept secret”. Although that really began to change since the debut LP was released… Which begs the question: Who the fuck are these guys, then?Well. Department of Gloom is made up of four, Sydney, Australia based musicians, including ex-members of Florida-based industrial fetish freaks Genitorturers, Sydney heavy industrialists Jerk, and ‘90s glam metal punks Candy Harlots.And the sound is a potent mix of all these things.On the live front, Department of Gloom have opened for everybody from Skid Row to Wednesday 13, while also sharing stages with local heavyweights Witchgrinder and Our Last Enemy, and doing their own shows around Australia, picking up quite a following of devotees in the process.They recently released their eponymously titled 10 track debut on vinyl, LTD edition CD and across streaming services. The CD run sold out quickly, while the LP is in its second pressing. The album was accompanied by two videos, I Dare You and Psycho.January 24 saw the band's most ambitious and exciting video being released for the track Kill Someone, which also points to the direction Department of Gloom's sound and style is developing.The video will be launched with a show at Sydney's The Duke Hotel, Friday February 7. Of course with everyone being brought up on a diet of early KISS and Alice Cooper, 70's British glam rock, the gothic punk sounds of The Damned, Cure, and Christian Death, along with a background of industrial metal and so much more, Department Of Gloom are what you end up with when that beautiful mess comes at you in stereo. They may not sound exactly like any of those influences…but there's a little bit of all of that in there.And…most importantly. Department Of Gloom are having a whole lot of hellish fun doing what they do. So, Indulge. Enjoy. Never repent…HEAVY caught up with Leeno Dee to find out more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

I'M BACK! Season 3 of the Free to Dream Podcast is here, and let me just say—this isn't a reboot, it's a whole new era.In this kickoff episode, I'm catching you up on what's been happening behind the scenes—life changes, ministry updates, and a refining season that shook me to my core but shaped me into who God is calling me to be. It's been a journey of weightiness, pressing, and breakthroughs.But this isn't just about me—it's about YOU. This is your invitation to step into a season of freedom, boldness, and uninhibited dreaming with God. Whether you're feeling stuck or ready for something new, this episode will reignite your purpose and remind you that the world needs your dreams.✨ Get ready to create boldly, live unapologetically, and start 2025 with fresh fire!Resources & Links:

Welcome to Season 3 of the Free to Dream Podcast! Only with a new name, new conversation, and a new approach for your dreaming journey. In this episode of Free to Dream Podcast, we dive into a powerful question: Are you truly free to dream? Many of us desire to live a life full of purpose, passion, and possibility, but fear, doubt, and limiting beliefs often hold us back. In this candid conversation, we'll explore how your level of freedom is directly tied to your ability to dream without boundaries.We'll discuss the importance of living from a place of love, not fear, and how understanding your worth and identity in Christ can unlock a new level of creative potential. Discover practical steps to break free from what's holding you back and begin pursuing the bold, God-sized dreams you were created for. Whether you feel stuck or are looking for inspiration, this episode will help you step into a life of freedom, faith, and fearless dreaming.Tune in to learn how you can live a life uninhibited by fear, guided by faith, and ignited by the power of your dreams!Resources & Links:

Cameron was fun-loving, intelligent, compassionate, athletic, and talented who made his mom, Denise, very proud. After taking a counterfeit pill, he overdosed and lost his life when he was 23, even though his friends administered Narcan. Denise is on a mission to tell others that Narcan alone is not enough—911 must also be called. She reached out to Scott Silverman, a crisis coach, family navigator, and CEO of Confidential Recovery, an outpatient addiction program in San Diego, California. He is the author of the books “The Opioid Epidemic” and “Tell Me NO. I Dare You!” Together, Denise and Scott want to sound the alarm that the widespread distribution of Narcan is giving people a false sense of security and that 911 must also be called. Resources: Denise's message: https://www.instagram.com/narcanplus911/ Remembering Cameron: https://incelebrationofcameron.com/ Scott H. Silverman's information: https://www.yourcrisiscoach.com/ DEA information on fake pills: https://www.dea.gov/onepill If you would like to tell your story about an overdose death, please contact Susan Claire at grievingoverdosedeath@gmail.com   http://grievingoverdosedeath.libsyn.com/   Music provided by La Atlántida

Send us a text07 - Darrin Johnson is the host of the I Dare You Podcast, a speaker, and business leader. We sat down to have a conversation about what sets high-achievers apart, how to not be stopped by what other's think, and how to balance faith, family, and work. My biggest takeaway from our conversation was asking yourself if you'll be OK with not going after a dream or desire that has been place on your heart. We also talked through the fine line we can walk in letting a negative experience or trauma fuel us or hold us back.What can you do to take action on a dream or goal that you have? That is the I Dare You challenge for this episode of Own Your Worth.Connect with Darrin on Instagram and listen to the I Dare You Podcast.Connect with Emily on Instagram. So glad that you're here, friend!

In this game-changing episode, we're flipping the script on goal-setting. Forget waiting for January 1st - we're diving into why October is the perfect time to launch your personal growth journey. I also share specific strategies on how to reach the goals most important to you by getting into action now. Here's what you'll discover: The science behind starting early: Learn why an October start gives you a significant advantage in achieving your goals Parkinson's Law and how it can supercharge your productivity The power of habit formation and why 66 days could change your life How to navigate the holiday season without derailing your progress Practical strategies to shift your mindset from average to exceptional Plus, get ready for an I Dare You Challenge that will kickstart your journey right after this episode. Don't miss this opportunity to be miles ahead by the time everyone else is just starting their resolutions. Remember, if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. So if you're ready to get inspired and break free from ‘average', hit that play button now. I Dare You! Follow Darrin: Instagram: @darrinjohnson1 Instagram: @idareyoupod X: @idareyoupod www.idareyoupod.com

Two songs, Oh, I Want to See Him! and I'm In a New World. First Part of a Sermon by the late Br Keith Powers: Aren't You Tired of Losing? America is much worse off today than when this was preached (original was downloaded 96 times) This is a Beloved Man of God. I DARE YOU to Listen to the Whole Sermon. Part A here, and part B to come.

It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Kelsie Watts to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  Born into a musical family, the Lubbock, Texas native developed her powerful vocals and artistry as a child. Her two musically talented parents encouraged Kelsie to pursue her craft after hearing her sing for the first time at two years old. Growing up performing in church and as the lead in her school plays, Kelsie went on to study opera, vocal performance, and commercial music at Belmont University. In Nashville, Kelsie began to hone her craft by songwriting and creating her own music that would soon launch her career.   Kelsie began writing and releasing music independently, which caught the eye of industry professionals and her peers. In 2020, the emerging artist was asked to be the featured vocalist on AJ McLean's single, "Hurts to Love You, " released under McLean's ATCK venture.   Following the single release, Kelsie auditioned for NBC's The Voice: Season 19. She wowed the judges and viewers with her version of Kelly Clarkson's "I Dare You," securing her a place on Team Kelly. The performance didn't take long to go viral across social media, and it has since gained millions of views.  On the heels of her run as a member of Team Kelly, Kelsie focused on her career as an independent pop artist. Her single "Live Out Loud" was recorded by multi-platinum and GRAMMY Nominated producer NicoTheOwl.  The track was the theme song for the Tokyo Sky Tree Global Campaign, Tree of Hope W1sh Ribbon Project. Legendary photographer and director Leslie Kee directed the official video for "Live Out Loud. The video streamed on loop 24/7 from Tokyo's Tokyo Sky Tree and was featured during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.  In 2021, Kelsie Watts unveiled the powerful "Look What You Missed," an upbeat female empowerment track co-written with Casey Cook. Shortly after, she released "I Can't Say Goodbye," an anthemic ballad for anyone who has gone through a painful loss. Kelsie penned the song about the grief of losing her brother suddenly due to issues with his mental health in the hopes of helping others who have gone through similar anguish.   No stranger to going viral, Kelsie has now accumulated over 100 million views across social platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, with her cover videos of iconic pop music, which she films from her home in Nashville. Her videos have caught the eye of ABC's Nightline, which recently featured her in an episode highlighting her videos and musical talent. On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Kelsie Watts spoke about her journey on The Voice and the stories behind some of her top songs, including "After Midnight," "I Can't Say Goodbye," and a live version of "I Dare You."Let's connect on social media! Visit my channels on:A) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar/B) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/C) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobelyacharD) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjacobelyacE) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyacharBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Join me for the 5th episode of Positively Chill! Each week we go on a musical journey - exploring impactful lyrics, mental health insights, and strategies for a positive mindset. In this episode, I discuss more of my favorite feel-good songs by badass female rockers and how these songs relate to vulnerability and authenticity. Listen to me try to tie in all these themes to music :) Hope you will listen and chill out.Songs in this episode:Hand In Pocket by Alanis Morissette,I Dare You by The Regrettes,Alone  by HeartSay hi on Instagram @positively_chill

I Dare You.

Can I be real with you for a moment? I mean, you listen to the podcast so I already know you're a real one.OK, here I go: I'd rather have someone disappointed, upset, or disliking me for being 100% true to myself, than being a mere carbon copy of who they think I should be.And that's a special kind of peace that I wish for you, too.In this episode that originally aired on the "I Dare You" podcast with Darrin Johnson, I spill the tea on how I was able to adopt this mindset. You'll also get a (loving) kick in the pants that'll inspire you to live a more authentic and purpose-driven life.Click play to hear all of this and…(00:00:01) The path that led me here to this moment.(00:04:13) The exact moment of realization I had about living a purposeful life.(00:08:15) The importance of owning your own decisions.(00:13:20) What you must do to identify your purpose and forge your own path.(00:17:12) Finding inspiration and recognizing envy as signals, taking action to explore and align with one's purpose.(00:19:19) How your purpose can change with actions and experiences.(00:20:09) What I encourage YOU to do to protect your energy (I'm the Queen of this).(00:27:09) What I believe to be a HUGE trust-builder.(00:30:31) My personal approach to creating content.(00:34:15) Jasmine shares her perspective on using social media as a tool for business and time allocation.(00:40:19) What to do when you're experiencing comparison and how it shows up in these THREE ways.(00:45:07) What I (double-dog) dare you to do.For full show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode420

Discover actionable insights on leveraging emotional intelligence for professional success with practical tips from Sylvia Baffour's Dare to Care™ Framework. Explore strategies for building resilience, enhancing communication skills, and debunking common misconceptions about emotional intelligence. Gain valuable exercises to integrate into your daily routine for personal and career growth. Timestamps: 0:34 Use emotional intelligence to navigate challenges and build resilience in your professional lives 3:50 Advice for individuals looking to enhance their communication skills and connect with diverse audiences effectively 6:30 One practical tip from the book, "I Dare You to Care," for you to boost your emotional intelligence in daily life? 8:50 In your experience, what are some common misconceptions about emotional intelligence, and how do you address them in your coaching? 10:40 Can you share a practical approach or exercise from your Dare to Care™ Framework that professionals can easily integrate into their daily routines for personal and career growth? 13:14 PowerMom Chronicles 13:22 What's a game-changing lesson life has taught you? 14:26 Reflecting on your journey, what practical lesson or insight can our listeners apply to improve their lives? 15:55 Offer a piece of wisdom for moms striving to find their strength and voice. 16:53 Best advice you've ever received? Connect with Sylvia: Website Link: https://sylviaspeaks.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviabaf... Instagram: instagram.com/sylviaspeaks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sylviabaffour Check Cristina Out: Blog: https://cristinafrancy.com/ Instagram: @notyourmommas.podcast Amazon Store Front: https://www.amazon.com/shop/notyourmo... Email for collaborations: hello@notyourmommaspodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefrancylife/support

Put all the money, and all the cards, and everything on YOU. Do it. Why not?That's what I did when creating The Jen Gottlieb Show. I bet on myself.If you don't know me by now, that's what this short episode is all about! This show is an evolution from my previous show, I Dare You, so for all of my previous subscribers, thank you for following me on this journey. Now for the newbies, tune in and get ready to take action on the life you desire.Where to find me:IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb Website: https://jengottlieb.com/ My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb

Episode 402:  Boobs and Pizza Everywhere but not a Drop to Eat, A Modern-Day Tantalus Tale.  For Louis. A Greek Mythology Tantalus erotic torturous fantasy in modern day. Ever heard of Tantalus? He's from Greek Mythology and is most famous for his punishment where he was made to stand in water beneath a fruit tree where the fruit was forever out of his grasp, and he could never drink the water because it would recede. He was aroused and teased by what he wanted but was repeatedly disappointed. NOW, let's make that sexual! Charles was seeking a lake that the Goddess Zeffra would grant wishes of a nude man with a pure heart who stood in her pear-shaped lake. Charles knew he was such a man and he fought long and hard on a trek under the sun to reach this lake. He wanted boobs as far as his eye could see, and not just boobs, but big boobs!Enjoy this erotic fiction tale of desire and wants, filled with humiliation kinks, flaring desires that go unmet, with a bit of justice thrown it. Snatch the entertainment and roast your sexuality in the yummy self care of erotica fiction! Read this story on Medium in the Wylde Erotic Cravings Publication: https://medium.com/wylde-erotic-cravings/boobs-and-pizza-everywhere-but-not-a-drop-to-eat-a-modern-day-tantalus-tale-be5ad5598246Ruan's book Dressing Room Domme has made it to the finals in the Golden Pigtails Awards! Please vote by February 29th at 7 p.m. ET to help Ruan win in the finals! Please and thank you! Here's the link: https://alexasommers.com/the-golden-pigtails-2002-finals-5/Get Ruan's new audiobook narrated with narrator Nathan Fultz: The Sugar Daddies: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thesugardaddiesaudiobookIn ebook: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thesugardaddiesBUY BOOKS DIRECTLY FROM RUAN HERE: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/buybooksdirectlyfromruanFRI3NDS WITH B3N3FITS: A Spicy Four Short Story Adventure https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/friendswithbenefitsebookGet all 6 novellas of The Sex Challenge Series in one book I Dare You! https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallengeAll Ruan's Books: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/JOYMODE, a Natural Sexual Performance Booster. Get 20% off + FREE shipping with code ruan20 at https://usejoymode.com/ruan20 Podcast Merch! Wear Oh F*ck Yeah! Get Oh F*ck Yeah Podcast Merch T-shirts, tank tops, long sleeve shirts, mugs! Wear it sassy and hot!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowRuan's a Manscaped Ambassador get 20% OFF+Free Shipping with promo code RUANWILLOW20 at https://www.manscaped.com/

Episode 387: Soothing Sounds by Ruan Enjoi A Sexy ASMR Guided Fun Ride to Orgasmic Euphoria. Enjoy Ruan's soothing sexy sultry voice, breathy gasps, moans, squeals, sexy erotic snippets, and excited exclamations as she guides you (works for males and females) through a steamy narrative to boost your ride up to a mental climax to a max peak and a satiated finish. What else happens is up to you!Enjoy the steamy erotic fiction experience, and make sure you enjoy your body and come today! Pay attention to your self care, get some stress relief and relaxation, gain a yummy half hour healthy boost to your libido and use it so you don't loose it.Enjoy the blurb at the end of the episode about Ruan's newest book out in prelaunch mode, coming soon in paperback: I Dare You, The Saturday Sex Challenge.Book Link (affiliate, podcast may receive a commission for purchases, thank you for the support):  https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallengeBundle of All 6 Novellas in The Sex Challenge Series, A Day of Play, an erotic romantic comedy, a spicy rom com that happens all in a single freezing cold winter day. It's best to stay inside! But where's the adventure in that?Brad and Anna, the playful second marriage newlyweds, have a day of sexy fun planned. Brad loves to pamper, indulge, and pleasure his new wife so a day of erotic playtime is on his agenda. Their burgeoning life together is mirrored by their flirty dance that starts out in the kitchen, where teasing takes charge of the reigns in the special day's foreplay. Anna's drive to be the champion is only fueled by Brad's triumphs, but neither is giving up that quick. They joyfully egg each other on in their frisky seduction of each other.They challenge one another in each round of their sex games to reach their climaxes; they both want to win so the mischief escalates. The comedy abounds as they entice each other's libidos in risky places like the grocery store. Nothing like an exhibitionistic trip to buy food for dinner to put a spicy lick on the day's events!On the way home, their fun-loving competitiveness continues when the car becomes their arena for their frisky hijinks. But their daring of each other doesn't stop there. The day keeps delightfully surprising them as they look forward to each moment of the frigid Saturday.Their relationship is spontaneous and inventive, and this gives Brad the liberties he loves to be the leader in the bedroom, to be the one in control of their experiences together. It's new to Anna to grant this to a man, but a victory would be the most delicious way to end a day that celebrates their love and excitement at finally being able to live together.Novellas:The Kitchen Sex ChallengeThe Grocery Store Sex ChallengeThe Car Sex ChallengeThe Hide and Seek Sex ChallengeThe Limo Sex ChallengeTaste of VictorySupport the showSubscribe for exclusive episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowRuan is a Manscaped Ambassador get 20% OFF+Free Shipping with promo code RUANWILLOW20 at https://www.manscaped.com/ Ruan is a Kiiroo Toys Ambassador get 10% OFF with code RUANWILLOW10 at https://www.kiiroo.com/

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Get excited because it's time for another Living Room Session! Today, Lindsey and I are joined by the fabulous Jen Gottlieb to celebrate the launch of her new book, "Be Seen." Jen is an incredible entrepreneur and speaker who has been inspiring people all over the world for years. She's also the host of the I Dare You podcast and the co-founder of Super Connector Media. This session is one of my all-time favorites! In our conversation, we get so real and vulnerable about our experiences with stepping into the light and being fully seen, share tips for starting your authenticity journey, and offer actionable advice for rediscovering what ignites your fire. Listen in because trust me – being unapologetically YOU is the key to attracting the life you've always dreamed of.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - How Jen conquered her stage fright and became an unbelievable salesperson  - Tips for embracing your true, authentic self and letting the world see you for who you are - The importance of a supportive community in times of self-doubt - The pivotal moments when we each stepped out of our comfort zones  - Why you need to keep taking one action step at a time - A simple exercise to help you reconnect with your most self-expressed, unapologetic version of you RESOURCES - For a 10% discount on your studio session at The Good Vibe Studios, use code LIVINGROOM10: thegoodvibestudios.com - Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 to be the first to know about our next live podcasting session! CONNECT WITH THE GOOD VIBE STUDIOS Follow The Good Vibe Studios: @thegoodvibestudios  Learn more about The Good Vibe Studios: thegoodvibestudios.com CONNECT WITH JEN Follow Jen: @jen_gottlieb Connect with Jen: jenngottlieb.com Check out: superconnectormedia.com  Buy Be Seen  Listen to I Dare You CONNECT WITH LINDSEY Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Listen to Powerhouse Women   CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

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Jen is such a powerhouse! She's an international speaker, host of the I Dare You podcast and she's the co-founder of Super Connector Media, which is an award winning training, event, and online education company. Also, as of this week, the author of a book called Be Seen! When I tell you her book is a must read, this is a MUST READ for anyone who has a message to share, or knows that they are meant to be seen and heard in a bigger way. So we're talking all about visibility, how to be seen, and how to support yourself as you grow. Just as importantly we talk about when to not be seen. This conversation is one that is so important for any of you who are trying to build a brand online right now, myself included, as a reminder that the people you look up to the people who appear to be crushing it also have challenges, they have setbacks, they have their own mental chatter that gets in the way. We're sharing what it actually looks like for us and how we navigate the good and the tough parts of being seen to make the impact we each have been called to make! HIGHLIGHTS   06:15 The biggest thing that has impacted my most important relationships and grown my business. 08:30 What did it look like when you finally started putting yourself out there? 13:00 The biggest public face plant that led to Jen discovering her superpower. 19:15 What it feels like when you put yourself out there on a new level. 21:00 Learning to build confidence on stage. 31:00 Where are you comparing your chapter 1 to someone else's chapter 20? 35:30 Seeing how all your experiences add to what is meant for you. 38:30 Don't fall for the lie that living a big life means there is less for others. 42:15 Finding your people you can be your authentic self around. 45:00 How wonder walks can change your day and the trajectory of your life.   RESOURCES + LINKS   Follow Jen Gottlieb: @jen_gottlieb Order Jen's book - Be Seen Follow Lori Harder: @loriharder   Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

THIS IS A MASTERCLASS on how to MAKE the RIGHT choices and TAKE IMPACTFUL ACTIONS to build your MOST INCREDIBLE life!Are you living up to your FULL potential? Are you DESIGNING your life or is life designing you? That's where your PERSONAL BRAND comes in…Branding isn't just for big businesses or influencers. Whether you're a stay-at-home dad, a career professional, an entrepreneur, a coach, student, teacher - you've got a brand.Branding is all about carving out your unique story, no matter your path. It's time to define yours!That's why I asked this week's guest, JEN GOTTLIEB, to join me for a power-packed episode on how you can find your unique voice and build your personal brand to live your best, FULLY REALIZED LIFE.Jen has been rocking it for years as a successful BROADWAY ACTRESS, VH1 host of That Metal Show and the I Dare You podcast, a co-founder of SUPER CONNECTOR MEDIA, and an internationally acclaimed speaker and entrepreneur.This Master class is full of everything you need to know to become the designer of your life whether you're new to branding or a seasoned pro at it including: How to get a tribe that's got your back.Spotting when fear's holding the reins and how to take back control.The age-old debate: Is it fear talking, or is it your gut?Why stepping out of your comfort zone ain't so bad.The RULE OF 51 PERCENT, a game-changer for scoring wins in life.The lost art of really connecting with folks.Going after dreams that feel right in your bones.The power moves your subconscious is pulling behind the scenes.Jen's playbook move, the LAW OF ACTION, that landed her a massive Broadway gig.The underestimated power of giving a little to gain a lot.And, gearing up to be a C.I.A. Agent - mastering Credibility, Influence, and Authority.Jen's living proof of what's possible when you get your life's blueprint right. Grab a notepad because she's about to drop some major wisdom. Dive in and get ready to fire up your life on all cylinders.

Jen Gottlieb, actress and author of the new book BE SEEN, joins Gabby to dive into the power of living as our authentic selves. Jen shares her personal journey of self-discovery, from taking “wonder walks” to building confidence to manifesting her desires. This episode is filled with empowering advice and inspiration for finding your voice—and using it!—to make your dreams come true.Jen Gottlieb, powerhouse entrepreneur and international speaker, is host of the I Dare You podcast and co-founder of Super Connector Media, an award-winning training, events and online education company.In her highly anticipated debut book, BE SEEN, Jen delivers tactical, proven methods that have helped more than 30,000 individuals redefine their brand, businesses and lives to create more financial independence and impact the world with their message. Tackling everything from how to finally see yourself, to building confidence, to harnessing the Law of Attraction, BE SEEN is your inspiring roadmap to stop hiding and start being seen for your magical uniqueness. Want even more support? My gabby coaching membership makes personal growth easy to access. Get weekly lessons, guided meditations and proven manifesting methods to enhance every area of your life—all in one place. In this episode, Jen speaks about the need for self-love. The Self-Gratitude Meditation that comes with my membership will help you cultivate an energy of love as you reflect on your self-gratitude list. bit.ly/3ByVGQtGet two of my most impactful meditations to attract your desires: the 15-minute Manifesting meditation and the 6-minute Vision-Making meditation. Click here to get your 2 free manifesting meditations -deargabby.com/freemeditationsIn my book Spirit Junkie, I reveal my struggle to show up authentically and how my spiritual practice shifted my confidence and self-love.If you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery and mental health resources. I'm proud of you for your commitment to self-care. bit.ly/3OhVHhyDisclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.Sponsored byCymbiotika: Visit cymbiotika.com/GABBY for 15% off sitewide or create your custom bundle andget up to 45% offChomps: Go to Chomps.com/GABBY, for 20% off your first order and free shippingShopify: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/gabby, all lowercase.BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/gabby for 10% off your first month.Produced by Dear MediaThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to today's show! We've got a captivating guest with us, the incredible Jen Gottlieb. She's not just an entrepreneur, but a dynamic speaker, host of the eye-opening I Dare You podcast, and she's also an author. Jen has a remarkable story to share, and it's one that many of us can relate to. In our conversation, we delve into Jen's journey from the dazzling world of Broadway to the discovery of her authentic self. She opens up about how she once wore a mask, pretending to be someone she wasn't, and the gradual process of reclaiming her confidence. This transformation is an inspiring reminder that it's never too late to rediscover yourself. One of the key takeaways from our chat is the powerful combination of manifestation and action. Jen emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision while being willing to put in the work. It's not just about dreaming; it's about doing. We also explore the significance of being seen and heard, as well as the value of sharing your natural gifts with the world. Jen's insights on this topic are enlightening, reminding us that our unique talents can have a positive impact on others. Another nugget of wisdom we touch on is the concept that sometimes you have to spend money to make money. Jen shares her experiences and insights into this aspect of entrepreneurship, offering valuable advice for those on a similar path. If you're intrigued by Jen's story and perspective, make sure to connect with her on Instagram at @jen_gottlieb. And here's an exciting announcement: Jen's book is launching TOMORROW! You can get more information and order your copy at beseenbook.com if you're eager to dive deeper into her world of inspiration and empowerment. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation, and be sure to grab a copy of Jen's book to further enrich your journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. Thank you for joining us today, and we hope you find this episode as enlightening as we did!     Thanks for listening! ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram: @kara_ayala https://www.instagram.com/kara_ayala/?hl=en   Check out how you can work with Kara on her website: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/   Join Kara's FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout

We're heading to Minnesota this week to catch Dr. Myka Hanson and talk all things teens & co-parenting.   Dr. Hanson has spent the last 30 years working with teens and tweens in a variety of capacities. She taught high school English for over 15 years and has a Masters in Special Education and a Ph.D in psychology and somatics.    She leads Teen Forward, a coaching program that honors all teens as complete, creative, amazing individuals while helping them and their parents navigate the obstacles of adolescence.   Yes, not-gonna-lie, I did invite her on to ask her all my questions as a mom-of-a-teen.

Sylvia Baffour, a Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Emotional Intelligence Coach, is your guide to creating a vibrant work culture. With a global perspective from living in multiple countries, Sylvia effortlessly connects with diverse audiences, offering valuable insights that resonate on a personal level.   As President of Baffour International LLC., Sylvia leads organizations to success through emotional intelligence strategies. Her expertise is captured in her book, “I Dare You to Care,” which explores the power of emotional intelligence for inspiring growth and influence.   Renowned as one of the industry's most sought-after speakers, Sylvia's engaging style captivates audiences, leaving a lasting impact. Her talent earned her a place among HubSpot's Top 15 Female Motivational Speakers, alongside the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Mel Robbins.   In this episode, Sylvia dives into the topic of emotional intelligence. She shares her expertise in emotional intelligence and discusses the importance of being mindful of your emotions and their impact on yourself and others. She emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in a world that is increasingly polarized and offers practical strategies for managing emotional triggers and fostering meaningful connections. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of emotions in your daily life. Connect with Sylvia Baffour Website: https://sylviaspeaks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylviaspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SylviaBaffour LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviabaffour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sylviabaffour   Follow the BriteVibe podcast Instagram: @britevibesonly Facebook: @BriteVibe TikTok: @britevibe YouTube: @BriteVibe   00:04:09 Importance of emotional intelligence.  00:13:53 Embrace all emotions for growth.  00:21:31. Make room for others' perspectives. 00:28:23 Shifting phrases help manage triggers.  00:38:05 Influence emotional aftertaste in interactions.   

Just try and padlock this toe, I DARE YOU! Welcome weirdos to another episode of KEEP IT WEIRD- your go-to podcast for all things strange and unusual and this week is FULL OF BONES! Literally. Well, not literally. Lauren starts us off with some CURSED CROONERS & SPOOKY SONGS! This time she's covering what is known as the My Way Murders-- a string of at least 12 violent acts that took place during the singing of My Way by Frank Sinatra at karoake. Yeah, you read that right. Ashley swings in with a horrific TRUE CRIME TIME, discussing the strange death of Ryan Stallings and the conviction and sentencing of his own mother Patricia Stallings - who would have spent the rest of her life in prison if not for a good samaritan watching an episode of Unsolved Mysteries. Whew, that one is tough, so Lauren shares some WEIRD NEWS with us. Back in June over 400 vampires were found buried in Poland. Well, not real vampires. But definitely people suspected of being vampires! Or maybe they WERE real vampires... And don't worry, we've still got MORE BONES coming because Ashley finishes off the episode by introducing us to SKELETON LAKE! Of course thats just a nickname, the lake's real name is Roopkund and it's in the middle of the Himalayas. A small lake filled with an estimated 300-800 bodies.. and no one knows how they got there...  Woof, that's a lot to handle in one hour. Luckily we've had some tequila to help get you (and us) through it. Check out some links below if you want to do more reading on the subjects discussed in this episode. LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Follow us on social media @keepitweirdcast. And if possible, donate to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/keepitweirdpodcast to help us produce this show and keep it rollin'! Not the Monkey's Fault https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-my-way-killings  Unsolved Mysteries Helps Unsolve a Murder  https://www.iflscience.com/the-woman-who-was-wrongfully-convicted-of-murdering-her-baby-and-saved-by-a-biochemist-64986 Padlocked Toes & Too Many Bones  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12178139/Grave-containing-450-VAMPIRES-discovered-roadworks-Poland.html Skeleton Lake  https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210705-the-unsolved-mystery-of-skeleton-lake#:~:text=In%201942%2C%20H%20K%20Madhwal%2C%20an,to%20preserve%20the%20human%20remains  

On a recent episode of "The Jeff Fenster Show," Jen Gottlieb, a successful businessperson, speaker, and host of the I Dare You podcast, talked with Jeff Fenster. Her story about changing from an actress to a business owner and speaker because she was true to herself has some really important lessons. This episode will talk about the main things Jen Gottlieb said and how they can help anyone who wants to be their best self.

On a recent episode of "The Jeff Fenster Show," Jen Gottlieb, a successful businessperson, speaker, and host of the I Dare You podcast, talked with Jeff Fenster. Her story about changing from an actress to a business owner and speaker because she was true to herself has some really important lessons. This episode will talk about the main things Jen Gottlieb said and how they can help anyone who wants to be their best self.

In the little book I Dare You, William Danforth shares the story of a professor whose daughter had accidentally sewn up some of the button holes on his vest so he couldn't get them buttoned. He realized that when we change things up and upset the routine, that is when the real thinking happens. What changes in your life may actually make you better or smarter? How are you going to switch things up this week? Find more about Dan Miller and Wisdom of the Sages at https://www.48days.com/wisdom-of-the-sages-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self-sabotage has been a weak barrier to the life you know you made to live and we are about to TEAR IT DOWN.    And we will do it easier and faster than you think.   You deserve better than 30 more days of NOT doing the thing that would light your soul on fire.    During FREEDOM WEEK we will reacquaint you with the version of you that is fierce and noble, the version of you that stops making excuses.    I DARE YOU to go deeper into your growth, your God-given purpose---making your unique mark on the world and running headlong into the mess of life----soul on fire, hands ready to serve, heart bearing the imprint of God's love.   JOIN US FOR FREEDOM WEEK: https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/freedom   *******************************************   ★ SUBSCRIBE ♡ TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL (https://youtube.com/c/EdieWadsworthlifementoring)   ★ SUBSCRIBE ♡ TO THE PODCAST (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-mentoring-school-podcast/id1472947590)   Also follow me at:   ►http://instagram.com/ediewadsworth  ►http://facebook.com/Dr.EdieWadsworth  ►http://lifeingraceblog.com

Hey guys. Peter Shankman here, the host of Faster Than Normal. I wanna talk to you for a second about the Skylight all in one family calendar. So Skylight sent me one of these a couple of months ago and I hung it on my wall. And God, how do I put this? My daughter no longer skips out on her chores! I know when her events are at school, we don't miss them. Everything is in front of us. It's a touchscreen. It's visible. It is the easiest thing I have ever used. It's beautiful. You can import your photos to it, or use the screen savers and it's right there. We sit down at breakfast. Everything she has that day is right there. Everything I need to know is right there. Did she do her chores? She does them. She checks off the box on the calendar. Oh my God. Greatest thing ever. It is amazing. I am in love with the Skylight Family calendar. I am using it constantly, literally every day, and I strongly recommend you guys pick it up too. They're a great supporter of Faster Than Normal. Neurodiverse families are going to love this. Use code: PeterShankman for 10% off, up to 30 bucks off. You're gonna love this Skylight calendar. It has changed my life with my daughter. It'll change yours too. Enjoy it. See you guys soon. Today's encore! I have been listening to our guests for well more than a decade! They have been part of my playlist since the summer of 2006 when their music helped me run the NYC Marathon faster than I ever had before. You surely know their music too, even if you've never heard the name Shinedown! Their song “Get Up” is the most inspiring, straight to the point, song I've ever heard that challenges the stigmas of talking honestly about mental health. They are some of the hardest working Artists in the world, so I was honored when they agreed to spend some time with us here today, helping to grow & inspire more honest conversations about mental health. Shinedown is a multi-platinum rock band. The song "GET UP" is from their latest album "ATTENTION ATTENTION?" Enjoy! In this episode Peter, Brent and Eric discuss: 1:08-  Intro and welcome Brent Smith and Eric Bass! 2:00-  After 136 shows spanning 48,000 miles, you guys were labeled The Hardest Working Artists of 2018! That's a ton of work & a healthy mantle! How do you make sure that you are taking care of yourselves mentally? 5:37-  On loving what you do & being driven 6:10-  On the importance of surrounding yourself with good people & a good support system 9:49-  Brent, you wrote “Get Up” for Eric. The majority of folks don't know how to talk to a friend who is, or might be struggling. What did you learn from writing this song? 14:08-  “You are not going to be defined by your failures. You are going to be defined by the fact that you refuse to give up- no matter what” -Brent Smith 16:05-  Peter on the importance of Music, and how music will pull you through  ref: “I Dare You”  ref:  Peter gets arrested for exercising, makes news. 18:24-  What is it about music, not books, movies, tv, etc, but music that people always credit with bringing them through a rough spell, or helping them remember a moment in time, etc. Why? 20:52-  Talk to me about the stigma around mental health. Finally there is a solid movement- between you guys, people like Erik Kussin who have started WeAreAllALittleCrazy.org, etc. What can people do to help grow the national/international conversation about mental health? ref:  Erik Kussin's FTN interview here #SameHere Follow Shinedown at:  http://www.shinedown.com FB Twitter INSTA YouTube AppleMusic Shazam Spotify 26:07-  Thank you Brent and Eric!! And thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening.  Please.. stop right now and write us a review, EVEN IF you've reviewed us before, so that we will all be able to help & reach even more people!  You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials. 27:02-  Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we'd love to hear!

on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Skip concludes his series I Dare You. Daniel is a great example in Scripture of a life committed to God, and one that had great influence in the lives of others. In the message "I Dare You: Be Balanced!" Skip shares more insight from Daniel's life on how you can live a balanced life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29

on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Skip concludes his series I Dare You. Daniel is a great example in Scripture of a life committed to God, and one that had great influence in the lives of others. In the message "I Dare You: Be Balanced!" Skip shares more insight from Daniel's life on how you can live a balanced life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29

on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Skip continues his series I Dare You. Balance in life seems elusive to many of us these days. It's rare to find someone who feels they've got it worked out. But as Skip shares in his message "I Dare You: Be Balanced," the life of Daniel teaches you four important aspects of a balanced life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29

on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Skip continues his series I Dare You. Balance in life seems elusive to many of us these days. It's rare to find someone who feels they've got it worked out. But as Skip shares in his message "I Dare You: Be Balanced," the life of Daniel teaches you four important aspects of a balanced life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29

Skip continues his series I Dare You about the life of Daniel and shares a powerful word about how God revealed things to Daniel that offered great hope to him, just as they do for you today. Join Skip as he shares his message "I Dare You: Hope!"

We often wrongly think that others need to have some quality that makes us want to love them, but our work in the world is to learn to love in spite of their unloveliness. Our ability to love says way more about us than it does about them. This is true in our marriages, with our children, with our co-workers, and with everyone we have contact with. We always have the ability to choose love. Always. And if you think about what that choice does for you alone, you will agree that love creates the life we want.  When love rules our heart and rules our homes and rules our relationships, we get a glimpse of Eden, of heaven, of God's truest heart.  I DARE YOU to get as good at love as you can and watch your life transform in front of your eyes, almost without effort.   *******************************************   Everyone I know says they want to change their life. So few people I know actually do. The reason? They find change to be way harder than they anticipated and it's so easy to give up on yourself. You've probably been there too many times to count. You know something needs to change and you've really tried. But as soon as you get on track, life throws a curve ball at you. It feels like giving up on your goal is inevitable. Something HAS TO GIVE. I know, I've been there and I know the frustration. I also know the toll it took on me physically and on my emotional and mental health. I created my program just for YOU. FOR US. Join the waitlist for Life Mentoring School today!!   *******************************************   ★ SUBSCRIBE ♡ TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL (https://youtube.com/c/EdieWadsworthlifementoring)   ★ SUBSCRIBE ♡ TO THE PODCAST (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-mentoring-school-podcast/id1472947590)   Also follow me at: ►http://instagram.com/ediewadsworth  ►http://facebook.com/Dr.EdieWadsworth  ►http://lifeingraceblog.com  

Working moms are always being pulled in multiple directions, and often don't feel like they have the time for self-care. In today's episode, we learn that moms don't have the time to not take care of themselves. This episode is filled with motivation, practical advice, and even some humor. Join us as the founder and CEO of Brooke Burke Body tells us that working moms may not be able to have it all, but they can have more. To learn more -- or to read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page. Guest Bio BROOKE BURKE is a television host, cancer survivor, entrepreneur, fitness educator, philanthropist, podcaster, and women's health advocate who has been thriving in Hollywood for decades. The title she holds dearest, however, is that of mother to her four children. Brooke has held numerous successful network television jobs and high-profile brand partnerships. In 2008, Brooke became the champion of “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS) season 7 which she later parlayed into a co-hosting job that she would hold for eight seasons. Some of her other notable credits include producing and hosting the award-winning Saturday morning educational show “Hidden Heroes,” hosting TV Land's branded content series “I Dare You,” and, most recently, co-hosting the iHeartRadio podcast Intimate Knowledge.  Brooke is constantly seeking creative ways to engage, inspire, and motivate women and men everywhere. After successfully launching her fitness career with a Sony DVD series and several partnerships with Guthy-Renker, Brooke launched her VIP Malibu Booty BURN class as well as female transformation retreats nationwide. A born nurturer and motivator, Brooke became a certified breathwork teacher to help further her knowledge of whole-body wellness and, in 2019, created Brooke Burke Body (BB Body) — a mindful wellness app designed to Sweat Smart by working out from the comfort and safety of home. Dedicated to helping everyBODY make health and wellness a priority, BB Body is the mindful digital gym. Brooke produces and choreographs all of the workouts to be done at home, without equipment, for every fitness level, and in increments of 5 to 50 minutes to fit every schedule. In just two short years, the app has grown substantially and is now available in all app stores as well as Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, Samsung Smartcast and Vizio Smartcast.  A trusted resource for women everywhere, Brooke has graced the cover of countless fitness, fashion, and lifestyle magazines including Fitness, Health, Ladies' Home Journal, Prevention, Redbook, Shape and many more.  Brooke remains one of social media's “moms to follow” with nearly 4 million dedicated followers. For more Brooke, visit BrookeBurke.com follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For the latest information on Brooke Burke Body, follow the brand on Instagram and TikTok. Inside Mental Health Podcast Host Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices