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Our guest this time is a prolific author, Kim Lengling. Kim is prolific as she has been the lead author on six book anthologies. I cannot say that she came by writing honestly. She grew up in a small Northern Pennsylvania town. After graduating from high school instead of going on to college Kim joined the military with great thoughts and ideas of leaving her small town upbringing and seeing the world. As she describes it, she did leave the small town world, but she only had military duty state side. After four years of service she left the military life and moved back to a “small town” in Pennsylvania.   Over time she began and pursued a career in sales and marketing. Along the way she married and had a daughter. She also took a keen interest in helping veterans and veteran organizations.   I asked Kim how she began her writing career. She will tell the story about how she was asked to give a speech to some 800 veterans. The story about her talk is remarkable and the unexpected turn her life made after her speech is worth hearing directly from Kim. Bottom line is that Kim was convinced to begin writing articles. Since 2020 she added writing and self publishing books to her repertoire of accomplishments.   As it turns out, Kim and I both experienced unexpected life changes due to public speaking. Both of us chose to take full advantage of the opportunities that came our way and we both are the better for it. I very much enjoyed my conversation with Kim and I hope you will as well.       About the Guest:   As a multi-published author, Kim shares her love of nature and animals, her life with PTSD, and her mission to toss out Nuggets of Hope through her writing and podcast. Kim is the lead author and coordinator of six anthologies: The When Grace Found Me Series (three books), When Hope Found Me, Paw Prints on the Couch, and Paw Prints on the Kitchen Floor. Her newest book, Nuggets of Hope, was released on November 15, 2024. In addition to writing, she hosts the podcast Let Fear Bounce, which spotlights people who have faced and overcome personal fear(s) to make a difference in their slice of the world through writing, coaching, film production, philanthropy, teaching, founding non-profits, public speaking, or simply being an amazing human being. You can regularly find Kim drinking coffee, reading, and talking with the critters in the woods while taking long walks with her dog, Dexter. Visit her website, www.kimlenglingauthor.com, to keep up with everything happening in her realm.   Ways to connect Kim:     Website:                                www.kimlenglingauthor.com   Amazon:                               https://www.amazon.com/author/kimlengling   Let Fear Bounce                 @Letfearbounce Apple:                                   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-fear-bounce/id1541906455   Facebook:                            https://www.facebook.com/letfearbouncepodcast   LinkedIn:                              https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylengling/   Instagram:                            https://www.instagram.com/lenglingauthor/   Twitter:                                  https://www.tiktok.com/@klengling?lang=en   TikTok:                                 ** https://www.tiktok.com/@klengling?lang=en   About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Well, hi everyone, and welcome to another edition of unstoppable mindset. And today is kind of a fun one, because I get to talk to another author. One of the things that I participate in and have done for a little while are book fairs, including virtual book fairs, and our guest today, Kim Lengling and I, lengling and I were both on a virtual book fair just a couple of weeks ago talking about our books and this and that and all the other stuff. And I made it really clear that I'm always looking for a good podcast guests, and it just seemed like the right thing to do. And of course, then Kim said, well, not unless you're going to be on my podcast too. So we are going to reciprocate next week. So I actually had a a message, an email yesterday from someone who wanted me to come on their podcast to talk about disabilities. And then they, before I responded, they sent a second letter saying, You do understand, we don't pay for podcast guests or anything like that, which I never expected to to have to to deal with anyway. But I wrote back, and I said, Well, I'm sorry, I do charge. And the charges that you have to be on if you want me on your podcast, then you gotta be on my podcast too. So it's fun to tease, but anyway, Kim, welcome to unstoppable mindset. After all that.   Kim Lengling ** 02:44 Well, thank you. Thanks for having man, I think it's going to be fun doing a podcast swap. Oh   Michael Hingson ** 02:49 yeah, it's a lot of fun to do that, and it's and it's kind of neat, and we get to know each other better and all that. And next year, when we have the book fair, we can, we can always team up on other people, because we'll know each other better.   Kim Lengling ** 03:01 That's right. That is right. And I those book fairs. They're fun. I enjoy doing those. They are and   Michael Hingson ** 03:08 I think the video of it is now out, so it's pretty cool that it is there and is available so well, I want to again. Thank you for coming on and chatting. It's always fun. And as I explained, our podcasts, our conversation, so let's converse and go from there. I'd love to start by learning kind of, maybe, about the early Kim growing up and all that stuff. Early Kim, the early Kim a long time ago, and I guess, long, long, far away.   03:43 You know, like I get that song stuck in my head.   03:47 Oh, yeah,   Kim Lengling ** 03:50 okay, well, I grew up in a small country town, and I think my graduating class had 72 people total, and it was just, you know, I'm glad I grew up where I did and how I did in the country. I grew up playing outside, and I still play outside every day, 50 some years later. But yet, growing up in a small town, everybody knows each other, which is wonderful, and everybody knows each other, which can be kind of crappy, too, sometimes.   Michael Hingson ** 04:23 Well, there's the other song, everybody knows your name. Oh yeah. From cheers,   04:29 yeah. We're just going to keep on breaking.   Michael Hingson ** 04:33 We're doing great.   Kim Lengling ** 04:37 But yeah, I grew up in a small town, and I I'm very appreciative of the small town, I guess I don't know morals and ethics that I learned growing up, and I've tried very hard when raising my own daughter, who is now married and has her own daughter, I tried and worked hard to instill that those same type of values. Within her. And I think I did a pretty good job. But I did, I did. I liked how I grew up, and then I left my small town right after graduation and went into the military, and thinking, you know, oh yeah, I'm gonna go to this small town and I'm gonna see the world by Gully. And it's, you know, it's, it's a, it's an eye opener. I because I didn't go to college, so, you know, I don't know that. I don't have that experience. I went into the military, and that's an eye opener. It's just, wham, you are no longer small town camp. Yeah, you are now. You are now a spoke in the wheel, and we and you don't even have a name, and you're going to be rebuilt into something different. And I am truly thankful, actually, for my military experience. I feel everybody should have to be in it for at least 12 months. It teaches you so much about discipline, self awareness, leadership skills that we can all use as we grow and you know, yeah, that's kind of my younger self in a small nutshell.   Michael Hingson ** 06:10 How long were you in the military? Four years. Okay, now, the small town you grew up in was that in Pennsylvania? Yes. Okay, so, yep,   Kim Lengling ** 06:21 grew up surrounded by farm fields and cows and deer and everything else, all the critters and all that. I just, I love it, and I still live in the same type of area not far from my small town that I grew up in, and still get to enjoy all of the nature, you know, all of the critters that come through. And just I had a black bear come through the other day. Michael, ooh, yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 06:41 And did you have a good conversation with the bear? No,   Kim Lengling ** 06:45 I didn't chat. Didn't want to do that, huh? No, it's I've seen that. I've seen I've lived where I'm at now for, gosh, just about just shy of 30 years, and I've seen bear tracks out there when I'm walking with my dog, but I've never actually come face to face with the actual bear. It was caught on a trail cam, and my neighbors sent it to me and said, Hey, this guy's going through your backyard at 430 this morning. And I'm like, Oh, boy.   Michael Hingson ** 07:16 I don't know whether you can ever make friends with a bear or not.   Kim Lengling ** 07:19 I you know, I'm not going to try. I don't think, yeah, they're kind   Michael Hingson ** 07:24 of big. They are kind of big. I suppose, if they make the initial Overture and they're friendly about it, that's one thing, but probably going the other way is a little bit more risky. Yeah,   Kim Lengling ** 07:36 yeah. I, you know, I would probably just not want to try. Yeah, just, you know, they're 700 and up pounds. That's, uh, that's, They're big. They're   Michael Hingson ** 07:46 big. Well, and then there's always a moose, which gets even bigger.   Kim Lengling ** 07:50 And see, we don't have moose where I'm at, yeah, yeah. And I've never seen one of those in person either. But I always thought, you know, well, you see online and stuff, just how big they are, they're so tall, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 08:04 and they're probably not the most friendly creatures. Oh,   Kim Lengling ** 08:07 they're not see, I don't know anything about moose, because we don't have them in my neck of the woods.   Michael Hingson ** 08:13 Yeah, I think it'd be fun to try to meet one, but I don't know whether that would be a good idea or not, so I don't either. If somebody else tells me that they have a moose that I could meet, I would believe them. But until that happens, I'm not going to worry   Kim Lengling ** 08:28 about it. Yeah, yeah, not something to worry about.   Michael Hingson ** 08:31 I don't Same, same with a bear. Now, on the other hand, I know your dog's name is Dexter, yeah, and I wonder what Dexter would think of a moose or a bear close up.   Kim Lengling ** 08:44 You know, I'm not sure, because he does his he's a he's pretty big dog. He's not huge, but he's a bigger dog. And there are certain times when we're out in the evening because it's pitch black. I mean, I'm out in the country. There's no lights out here, so it's pitch black out there. So I have a flashlight, and he has a collar on that lights up. And there are times when he will stop, and I call it his big boy stance, because he stops and his whole body just stiffens up, and he's staring at the woods. Now he can see stuff I can't Yeah, yeah, you know. And so I sit there, and I flash the flashlight back through there, because I carry a very powerful flashlight with me, so it lights up everything. And then when I see two yellow eyes staring at me from the woods, I'm never really sure what it might be. And I watch what Dexter's doing, yeah, and there are times where he where he will put himself in front of me, and then there's times where he comes and he will bump my leg with his head, and then turns and starts running back to the house, like, stay out here. Yeah, yeah. So it's been interesting to watch how he how he I follow his lead. When it's dark outside and we're outside, I. Follow   Michael Hingson ** 10:00 his lead. Smart move. What kind of dog is Dexter?   Kim Lengling ** 10:03 He is a Belgian Malwa Mastiff mix. Oh, so he's a big one, kinda, yeah, yeah, not huge. He's about 80 pounds, but he's a he's a good sized dog,   Michael Hingson ** 10:13 bigger than my black lab guide dog, Alamo, who's about 63 pounds.   Kim Lengling ** 10:18 Oh, okay. Labs are wonderful. Labs are awesome. But   Michael Hingson ** 10:22 again, it's all about trust. And I would trust Alamo's instincts any day and do and of course, yes, yeah, you know, but, but it isn't just the the normal guiding, but just in general, his behavior. I observe it pretty closely, and I think it's an important thing to do, because, as you said, they tend to see a whole lot of things that we don't necessarily see.   Kim Lengling ** 10:47 Right, right? No, yeah, even with my other dog, digger, prior to Dexter, digger was about 105 pounds. He was a pretty big dog, real tall and lean and long. He was very protective of me. Oh, and he would always have to be touching me or in front of me, and I took him everywhere with me. We were always out in public, and he was always if someone would approach, he would let them know I would follow his lead. He would never growl, but he would show his teeth like a scary smile, yeah. And I'd be like, Okay, we're not going any further. I'm not going to interact with this person. This person. And then other times he would just come and kind of nudge me, and his tail would start wagging. I'm like, Okay, this person's probably okay. Then it's very you know, dogs or animals period, are just amazing in their instincts. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 11:34 I've been pretty blessed that Alamo has not yet met a stranger. But also we haven't really encountered anyone that would be a really mean, nasty person, and I have seen some dogs who do sense that very well. My first guide dog was a golden retriever. He was 64 pounds, and when we were in college, and I wrote about it in my my new book, live like a guide dog in in college. On our first year we were at UC Irvine. It was a very open, somewhat rural campus, just in terms of what was around us in Orange County, which is not so rural anymore, but people would bring their dogs to campus, and they would just let the dogs roam while they went to class, and then they'd find them at the end and a bunch of dogs, just all congealed, if you will, into a pack. And they would, they would go around together. And one day, they decided that they were going to come after Squire and me. They were behind us, and as they got closer, they were growling, and Squire was doing his job of guiding, but all of a sudden he jerked, and actually jerked the harness out of my hand. I still held his leash, but he he completely jerked away, and literally, as it was described, because somebody else was watching it, he jerked, leaped up, turned around, and went down on all fours, facing these dogs, and started growling, and it just completely caught them off guard, and they just slunked away. But I've never seen a dog do that before, and I haven't seen a dog do that since, and Squire, of all dogs, a golden retriever, for heaven's sakes,   Kim Lengling ** 13:22 right? Yeah, they're usually just friendly, friendly, friendly, yeah, but   Michael Hingson ** 13:25 he, he knew what he was doing, and yeah, and he, he dealt with them.   Kim Lengling ** 13:32 That's awesome. Well, so I just love dogs.   Michael Hingson ** 13:35 Oh, yeah. Well, and we, and we have a cat here. So my wife passed away two years ago. So it's me, dog and cat,   13:43 and quite the trio you have going on.   Michael Hingson ** 13:46 Then we all, we all communicate very well, and they all, and they like each other. And I would not have it any other way. I would not want a guide dog that was in any way antagonistic toward cats. Now, now that wouldn't work well. Now Alamo doesn't Chase Stitch. Stitch has claws. I think Alamo is smart enough that he understands that, but, but they do rub noses and they play and they talk. So it works out all right, and every so often, stitch will steal Alamo's bed, and poor Alamo doesn't know what to do with himself, because he can't lay on his bed because the cat's there and he won't try to make her move. I think a couple times they both have been on the bed, but mostly not,   Kim Lengling ** 14:28 yeah, yeah. My my dog. Unfortunately, he's like, a single animal type dog, you know, it can only be him and and the neighbors cats. Sometimes, if they end up in my yard, he gets them up in a tree. So he's he's got a he's got a very big prey drive for anything smaller than him. We   Michael Hingson ** 14:53 had a we had a dachshund. Once it was a miniature dachshund. Oh, and he treated cat. One day before my brother and I went off to high school for the day, and this cat was up in the tree. We came home and Pee Wee was still barking at this cat up in the tree. The cat was up in the tree sound asleep, not worried about anything. This dog's dog didn't know when to shut up anyway. It was kind of funny.   Kim Lengling ** 15:25 Well, dogs are amazing. My dog, when he is he's treed raccoons, all kinds of stuff, anything smaller than him, he takes off after he has he does have quite the prey drive. And I think that's the Belgian mountain wall coming out in him. Yeah, you know, pretty sure that's that part. And I've not been able to get him to stop that. But I'm in the country and, you know, okay, it is, it is what it is. It is what it is.   Michael Hingson ** 15:53 Well, so did you see much of the world when you were in the military?   Kim Lengling ** 15:56 I was actually all stateside, interestingly enough, yeah. Well, you saw the country then I did. I saw some of the country. So, yeah, I'm it's, it's an experience that I'm glad that I I had. What did you do? I did Morse code, actually. Okay, yeah. And it's funny, years ago I ran into, because this is quite some time ago, quite some time ago, and it was years ago I ran into a couple of younger Navy guys at a gas station. They were filling up their car, and I, of course, went up and thanked them for their service. And I had just come from a funeral, so I was in a military funeral, and I was part of the honor guard at that time, so I was in my honor guard uniform, and they're like, well, thank you for your service. What branch were you? And we're just chit chatting, you know, like folks do. And they said, Well, what did you do? What was your MOS and I told them, and they looked at each other, and their cheeks got red, and I said, What's What's so funny? And they said, Oh, ma'am, we don't use Morse code anymore. And I went, Oh, well, my goodness, when did they stop using it? And the one, the one kid, and they were kids, they were like, probably 18 to me. Anyway, they were at the time, 1819, years old. And the one looked at the other, and they said, Well, wait a minute. No, no, we did use it that one time. I remember there in the Navy, and they were on deployment out in the ocean, sea, wherever. And they said, no, no, there. Remember that one time that that old guy, he did use Morse code. He had, we had to use it because some part of the electrical went out. And I and they were, I looked at them and I went, when you say old guy, what? What do you mean by that? And their faces turned so red. And the one kid, he goes, Oh Ma'am, he must have been at least, oh geez, 37 and at that time I was like, 41 I just started laughing. And I said, well, he wasn't really all that old, you guys, but So yeah, that was a and so   Michael Hingson ** 18:02 what do they use now that they don't use Morse code? I honestly   Kim Lengling ** 18:05 don't know. I think everything is more electronic. And yeah, I mean, yeah, it's been so long since I've been it's been a while. It's been, it's been a decade or few.   Michael Hingson ** 18:15 Well, I learned Morse code to get my ham radio license, and I still remember it and and it, and it still is a means of communications that can sometimes break through when voice and other things don't come through. Absolutely,   Kim Lengling ** 18:29 absolutely no, yeah, and I don't remember a lot of it, probably just because I was so sick of hearing it. I don't, I actually don't remember a lot of it, but if needed, I could, oh yeah, touch up on it.   Michael Hingson ** 18:47 So how fast were you able to receive code? Um,   Kim Lengling ** 18:51 we had to, in order. We had to pass a certain what was it? 2222 words a minute. Okay, I think, I think we had to get 20 I think it was 22 in training when we had, when we were in tech school in order to progress. I think it was 22 Yeah, yeah. And that's fast for people who don't realize when all you're listening to is, did audit, yep. I mean and going 22 words a minute. It's it just sounds like   Michael Hingson ** 19:18 I went a friend of mine, who was also a ham operator, and I were talking one day, and he was telling me about this kid that he had met on the air, and they were both doing code, and he decided that since this kid was a kid, that he would play a trick on him. And he slowly started speeding up how fast he was sending the code, and I don't know how fast he got to and then the kid said, Oh, you want to play that game. And he just started going at like, about 60 or 65 words a minute, which means he was probably using an electronic key or a bug, but I don't   19:56 know, right? Because how would you do that with your fingers? Really? It would   Michael Hingson ** 19:59 be hard. But anyway, this kid was doing it, and the guy went, Okay, you got me.   Kim Lengling ** 20:07 So, yeah, amazing. I mean, it truly is amazing. It's, it's amazing, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 20:13 and, and it's, it's still a very relevant thing to to have in the arsenal if you need it ever. Oh, I agree. I agree. Yeah. So, so what did you do when you came back from being in the military for four years?   Kim Lengling ** 20:27 I came back to my small hometown and didn't do much for a bit. I was kind of a weird it was, it was, wasn't so easy transitioning home from to, you know, being in the military, to coming back to the hometown, because nothing felt right anymore, right? Well, you were in a different world, right? And I was a different person, yeah. And so I didn't stick. I didn't stay there very long. I got a job, you know, got a job, and then it was couple years later, I ended up marrying my high school sweetheart, and we, you know, got married, had got a little place, little house in a different town, and had my daughter. And, you know, did that became a wife and mom and, you know, did the working and being a wife and a mom and all of that stuff? So,   Michael Hingson ** 21:27 yeah, so do you still do that?   Kim Lengling ** 21:31 No, I am divorced. My daughter is mid 30s and married and has her own daughter. So I'm I'm actually a brand new grandma. Oh, there you go. And I am just loving it. I'm loving every second of it, but you don't have the husband anymore. No, no, it's me and Dexter, and that's just fine. Yeah, it's just fine. And so well, and that it's I've, I have found out, you know, it's interesting when you're a wife, a mom, you work full time, and then your life completely changes, and you're an empty nester, completely empty nest, and it's just you and the dog. You have to find out who you are again, yeah, and it was very interesting for me, because I was like, oh my goodness, I forgot who Kim was. So it was an interesting journey to find that out and to find out, you know, what did I even like to do? Because I was always running here, running there, doing this, doing that, family, kids, stuff, you know, all of the things, doing all the things. And then I was, you know, now I had time to figure out, what do I like to do, geez, what did I like to do? You know? So it was interesting. Spent. It was interesting the first few years figuring out who I was again and what I liked to do and what makes me, you know, what fulfills me and and, you know, to reach a point where I'm thriving in that, you know, it was interesting.   Michael Hingson ** 23:02 And what did you decide that you like to do?   Kim Lengling ** 23:07 I like writing, and I love doing and I love doing my podcast and volunteering I volunteer for with my veteran post, been doing that for over 25 years now, helping veterans in need, those folks that might need a little bit of help here and there, and then also, it's a project support our troops, which is a monthly thing we've been doing every month for 24 years, sending care packages to those men and women who are deployed around the globe so, and it's all done by donations. So that's, that's a lot, it's a lot of my time, and a lot of where my heart is is helping those folks. So I've been able to really, you know, put a lot into that, which is very fulfilling.   Michael Hingson ** 23:56 What made you decide that you really liked writing?   Kim Lengling ** 24:00 You know, it was years ago. When was it? Oh, gosh, close to 20 years. Oh, my goodness, a long, long time ago. About almost 20 years ago, I was asked to give a speech at a local veteran event. And it was a large veteran event. There's about 800 people there. I had never spoken in public before, and I was asked to give a speech. And I my step grandfather, so my stepfather, his dad, was the last surviving World War One veteran in my area. Ooh, and he passed away in 1997 and I thought, you know, I'm gonna talk about him. So I spent quite a bit of time with my step dad, and we went through his dad's stuff that he had brought home, and I learned all kinds of stuff about him and his time in World War One, and he was, he was the last man of the last man's Club. Job, and that was formed in themes France on Armistice Day, and the mayor of this small village in France had a bottle of wine and came out to the boys of Company B, literally, they were the boys of Company B from my town, and gave them this bottle of wine in celebration, you know, of the signing of the armistice, and the guys all decided they weren't going to drink it. They were going to keep it. And as time went on, it would pass to the next comrade, and whoever was the last man standing would be the one that has that bottle of wine, and he would then open it toast his fallen comrades. So the the last man's club is what they called it. And my step grandfather was the last man of the last man's club, and he passed away at the age of 104 Wow. And so I shared his story and the story of the last man's club. That was my speech. And it was, it was about a 15 minute speech, and for someone who'd never spoken in public before, and you know this, 15 minutes is a long time, can be a long time to talk in front of a group of people, and there were television cameras there, and it was just, it was overwhelming. But I got up there the first two minutes, my voice was shaking because I was a little nervous, and then I just fell into the story, because it's just a beautiful story. And when I was done, it was, there was, and I'm there, was about 800 people there. It was total silence. I mean, you could hear a pin drop, and I thought, oh my goodness, I just blew it. But then there was one, one person started clapping, and then another. And then the place like this was an outdoor event, they interrupted. They just went crazy, and people were crying, and the local newspaper came up to me. The local newspaper editor came up to me and said, Would you consider writing an article, you know, about veterans for the for the paper? And I said, Oh, my goodness, I'm no writer. And he goes, Well, who wrote your speech? And I said, Well, I did. And he goes, well, then you're a writer. And that was the little spark that that lit something up in me. Somebody saw something in me that I had never even considered looking for in myself. And so that was the little spark that got me going so   Michael Hingson ** 27:34 you hadn't really contemplated, contemplated writing before then,   Kim Lengling ** 27:38 no, not at all. And and and never, really, it had never entered my mind. And I started doing these monthly articles, and I was interviewing veterans. And I'm very I'm very connected with my local veteran community, and being a veteran myself, the veterans were pretty comfortable talking to me, and I, you know, I spoke to numerous former prisoners of war. Most of, most of who I interviewed over the years were combat veterans. A lot of them were Vietnam vet combat veterans, and hearing their stories. And first off, it was very humbling that they would even share them with me, yeah, because a lot of them won't or don't want to, or can't, you know, can't, yeah. And so for 14 years, I did that each month, and there were, I started getting a following, you know, I, you know, I'd run into because they, they would post a picture with me and my article in the paper each month, and I'd run into people, and they'd be like, Oh my gosh, you just brought me to tears with that article. And I just so enjoy reading your monthly stuff. And that's when, you know, I just I didn't know what I was doing. And when I look back at some of those nights, I'm like, Oh my gosh, Kim, you were such an awful, awful writer. But as time went on, I could, I learned. And then I just started doing some stuff online, finding free courses, and, you know, doing what I could, teaching myself a lot of stuff about writing and just how to make it better. And so that's, that's kind of, I just kept, I rolled with it. I just kept rolling with it. And now that I, the last five years, I've had the opportunity to actually work from home full time now and put a lot more of my time into writing, and I'm still learning. We all learn something. We're still, you know, we're all learning, hopefully, we're all learning something. And so, yeah, hopefully so I can see how my my writing has changed, how my voice has changed, and I just hope, I just hope I'm better than I was yesterday. That's what I hope each day, I'm a little bit better of a writer than I was yesterday, because hopefully I learned something new.   Michael Hingson ** 29:48 And that's fair, we have somewhat similar starts in the whole process. So for me, of course, September 11 happened, and um. The media got the story and like, about a week and a half after September 11. I don't remember exactly what day it was. It must have been around the 20th or so of of September, but I got a call on the phone, and this guy said he was the pastor of a church, and he had heard about me, and asked if I would come and speak at a church service they were going to hold. And I said, Well, I guess tell me more about him. He said, Well, we want to hold a church service for all the people who were lost in the World Trade Center who were from New Jersey. I said, Okay, that seems like a would be a worthwhile thing to do. And so we agreed to do it. And then kind of the last thing I asked him before hanging up was, how many people are going to be at this service? And he said, Well, it's going to be an outdoor service, and there'll be something over 5000 people. Now it's not that I hadn't spoken in unusual situations before, because being in sales, you never know where you're going to be on any given day, from a board of directors of a Wall Street firm to IT people or whatever, but still 5000 people, and that's a lot. And when I got there, I also learned that Lisa beamer was there. Now Lisa's husband, Todd, was the guy on flight 93 who said, let's roll. Let's roll. Yeah. And Lisa was not an animal lover, but she and Roselle hit it off, and so she she really and Roselle was my guide dog in the World Trade Center. So they had a thing going, which was kind of cool, but the speech wasn't overly long. It was only supposed to be about six or seven minutes, and it was, and that is really what got me started down the road of doing public speaking. Then the next year, we were at an event where I met the publisher of the AKC Gazette, and George said, You should write a book. I said, I've never thought of writing a book, and it took eight years to get it done and get the right combination, including someone to collaborate with, because I wasn't really all that familiar with writing. But anyway, we wrote thunder dog, and it got published in 2011 became a New York Times bestseller. So that was pretty cool. But, you know, circumstances do offer us opportunities, and it's important to really take them when you can. And so we you and I have both done that in various ways, yeah,   Kim Lengling ** 32:35 and it's interesting when you look back to see how things unfold. Mm, hmm, you know, and you had mentioned that you were in sales, and that's my background, 25 years of sales and marketing. So it's and I've talked to I've talked Well, I'm sure you have too as well. Many, many authors, and a lot of them have some sort of sales or marketing in their background. Have you found that to be true as well? I   Michael Hingson ** 32:59 have, and especially today, you have to, because the publishers aren't doing nearly as much as they used to to promote books, and they want the authors to do a lot more. And I think that the publishers, some of the publishers, could do more than they're doing, but they because they rely on social media and so on. But there's a lot more to it than that. But unfortunately, that's not what they do. So, you know, you you cope with what you got. That's   Kim Lengling ** 33:26 right, that's right, you know. And I found that a lot of the the larger publishing houses, and even some of the mid sized ones, in order for them to even take you on, you have to have a certain number of followers, or whatever it is on your combined social media platforms, yeah, and so many authors don't, don't.   Michael Hingson ** 33:53 And you know, we're not   Kim Lengling ** 33:54 all out there being influencers, you know, yeah, but   Michael Hingson ** 33:57 you also have to make the commitment to promote, and so absolutely, so we do and it, and it's, it's part of what needs to be done. And I don't mind, and I understand the concept of an author has to be part of what promotes their book. They they shouldn't rely totally on the publisher, and that's fine, but I do think that publishers could do more than they do a lot of times to help today, that social media is the thing. Well, it's not the only thing, and you miss out on a lot, on a lot, by just dealing with social media,   34:34 right? That's where a good publicist comes in.   34:37 Yeah.   Kim Lengling ** 34:41 Yeah, yeah, that's, that's helpful, but no, yeah. And I, well, I enjoy doing the but it's so it's almost a full time job marketing. Just, it is, you know, it's, it's a lot of work. And, you know, I, I'm self published. I didn't go the, the traditional publishing route. I. And knowing, you know, regardless, I would still be doing the same amount of work that I'm doing if I went the traditional route, right? Because I'd still have to do a majority, or, if not, all, of my own promotion, which I don't mind. I enjoy doing that, because then I actually get to meet, yes, a lot of interesting people.   35:22 You know, people it   Kim Lengling ** 35:24 is, and the people that have been put in front of me, you know, like yourself, you know, we made a connection, and now I'm here a guest on your show, and you're going to be a guest on mine. I mean, how cool is that? So, you know, you get to meet people that might have nothing to do with your book. It's just, it's just cool to you know, humanity, to meet, to meet other good, decent people is a good thing.   Michael Hingson ** 35:49 It is by, by any standard, right? You primarily today write fiction. So what got you down the road of writing fiction or non actually, non fiction, non fiction, non fiction,   Kim Lengling ** 36:01 that it was. It was all of the interviewing that I did with the veterans, you know, keeping keep into the the personal stories. I really enjoyed that I I enjoy it, and being able to not only write the story, but pull that emotion from it too. And I found that at first it was somewhat intimidating, because I'm thinking, how can I, how can I get these in words on paper, where people are going to feel what I'm feeling right now listening to this gentleman, yeah, you know. And it just that that kind of fascinated me, and that's what made me want to keep on writing and learning how to do it better. And so I just stuck with it. So I, yeah, I've not written anything fiction   Michael Hingson ** 36:50 at all. One of the things that I I find is that what makes I think good, successful writers, l will deal with non fiction right now, but is to be yourself. So when you interviewing people, your personal self has to come through, not in in the in an opinion way, but just how you are able to portray the people who you're talking with. And interviewing it comes out so much better if you really can feel it, which is again, getting back to your, your being yourselves,   Kim Lengling ** 37:26 right? Yes, I think, yeah, being authentic, yeah, just, you know, I've had, I don't know if you've had folks on your show that I've had a few that I was the first podcast they were ever on, and they were quite nervous. And I said, Well, you know, before I even hit that record button, you know, I don't mind sitting here chit chatting for a bit, so, you know, you feel a little bit more at ease. And it just took without fail, my guests have said, you know, Kim, thank you for being such a welcoming host, and you made this fun. And, you know, there's no, because there's no pretense with me. You know, it's, it's, I'm come as I am. I'm not all, you know, I don't get all my hair is not done. I don't have a bunch of makeup on or anything like that. It's, you know, you can't. This is Kim. This is me. This is who I am every day. And, you know, hey, let's sit down and have a cup of coffee. That's that's how I try and, you know, get my guests at ease, you know. And I'm sure that you've had guests that have probably been kind of nervous, maybe it's their first time on a show or something. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 38:31 one of the things that I do, though, and I really have found that it works very well to do this, is before I have a guest on the actual podcast, I want to sit down with them and have a half hour conversation where we get to know each other. So I insist that anyone who wants to come on to unstoppable mindset has to spend some time with me ahead of time, and that way, when I find people who aren't familiar with podcasts, or, you know, they say, Well, I'd love to come on, but I don't know what to talk about. We can talk about it, and we can, we can get them to relax and recognize that they do have a story to tell, and what we want to do is to to hear their story, and they don't need to worry about being uptight, because there, there are no set rules that you have to do this or you fail. It's all about really enjoying what you do and just being willing to talk about it.   Kim Lengling ** 39:32 Yeah, and that's, that's an awesome idea. And I know a lot of podcast hosts do that. I have not I, and I don't know why. I've never really come up with a reason why I haven't had, you know, just that sit down chat 1520 minutes prior, you know, maybe a week before the show, or whatever. I've just, I've just not done that. I don't know. I we usually end up talking 10 to 15 minutes prior to me hitting record. Um, there's only, I really had one instance with one guest. And. Was a couple years ago where we did chit chat. And as we were chit chatting, it was that at that point I thought I should probably do pre screening, yeah, and I, I, we went through with the show, and I pre record everything, yeah, so I did cut it short, and I never published it. It was that was the one and only time that ever happened. This person never got back to me, never said, when's this going to be out? It was just such an uncomfortable chat. And I was thinking, wow, on paper, this person was a completely different person than when I'm actually talking, yeah, so, and it wasn't in line with anything of what we had discussed. So it was, it was, that was interesting. That's only in four years that's only happened one time, and that was one day when I thought I really should do pre screen.   Michael Hingson ** 40:59 Well, I've had, I've had two. One the we did the podcast, and this person just had no effect to their voice. And as much as I talked ahead of time about I want to hear your story and all that, he just couldn't tell a story. Oh, yeah. And so that one didn't get published, and then another one I did, and I thought it was a great podcast, but the person said, I absolutely do not want this published. I just decided that that I don't want to do it. And   Kim Lengling ** 41:35 I had one like that after we had recorded and everything, and I thought I too for and they it was like three days later, because I said, Well, it's going to be up and uploaded probably two to three weeks from now. It's like two or three days later. They said, You know, I've changed my mind. I don't want my story out there at all. Yeah, there was fear in theirs. There was fear involved. Yeah, there was, there was   Michael Hingson ** 41:55 clearly fear, um, with my person as well. Oh, yeah. And they got very, very nasty about it when I said, Look, it really is a good podcast. So, you know, I'm not going to, I don't want to have people and make people do things they don't want to do. I've had several people who have said, well, I want to hear the podcast before it goes out and and I'll say to that, no, it's a conversation, and I don't edit it. So the whole idea is that if there's any editing, it's just to deal with getting noise out of it and all that. But only that doesn't happen. But, you know, and people accept that, but again, it's fear. But the reality is that I believe everyone has a story to tell, and I believe that everyone, if they're willing to do it, should tell their story, because it will show other people that they're not any different, and we're all more unstoppable than we think we are. And that's the whole point of the podcast.   42:58 No, that's I agree. I agree 100%   Michael Hingson ** 43:02 Well, tell us. Tell me about some of the non fiction books that you've written. Tell me a little bit about what you've done and and so I just   Kim Lengling ** 43:08 had, I just had one released last week, actually called nuggets of hope. And that one has been in the works for a couple years, and it started with not me thinking about turning anything into a book. It was, it just started with the word hope. Showed up everywhere, everywhere, and I felt very strongly that I was supposed to be doing something with it. And I ended up getting polished stones with the word hope engraved on them, and carrying those with me. And I thought, Okay, I think I'm supposed to be giving nuggets of hope to people and but I wasn't sure how to do that, but I had this very strong nudge that I was meant to be doing this. And so that began a couple years ago. And I would just approach people who I would see, you know, I'm out running errands, doing my thing, and I would just someone would catch my eye, and I would feel very strongly nudged. Be like that person needs a nugget of hope. And I would just approach and say, Excuse me, ma'am, or sir, I would like to give you a nugget of hope today, and without fail, and I've been doing this for a couple years, so I've been handing out quite a few my little stones. And without fail, every single person I've approached has has put their hand out to accept that, and I get a hope and from a total stranger just coming up to them. You know, it's, it's amazing. And the reactions that I've had have just been, you know, there's been tears, there's been laughter, nervous laughter. There's been funny looks like, Who are you crazy woman approaching me? Um, I've had people hug me and I had one older gentleman yell at me in anger and swear at me in Walmart, and, you know, ask me very loudly, what the hell did he have to hope for? And but he took the nugget of hope and put it in his pocket. Yeah, and I knew in that moment with that, that particular gentleman had nothing to do with me and he was in his probably had to have been in his late 80s. So I don't know what was gone in his life, but I do firmly believe, even to this day, that I was meant to be in front of him at that moment in time and give him a nugget of hope, a nugget of hope. Yeah, I firmly believe that. And I don't know, you know, when our interaction was done, he was still an angry man, and that's okay, because I didn't let it land on me, because it wasn't supposed to. It wasn't directed at me. And I got in my car, and I actually did cry. I sat in my car with my head on my steering wheel, crying for that man, because my heart hurt for him. And I thought, you know, what? If he's what if he just lost his wife, and he has no idea. And because he was yelling at me about not knowing what dish soap to get, he couldn't find the kind that he needed. And I thought, maybe, you know, he just, he had just lost his wife, yeah, and she always used a particular soap, and he couldn't find it, and that was what put him over. Maybe he's a full time caregiver for a family member, you know, maybe a white, I don't know, Alzheimer's, what have you. Maybe he was just coming off of a very long illness, and he's on his own, a widower, whatever, because he was, he was late 80s, at least, and looked very, very, very tired. And my heart just hurt. My heart just hurt for him. And I thought, You know what, he might have been yelling and swearing at me, and that is perfectly okay, but I'm going to sit here and pray for him. I'm going to pray for peace and for grace to just envelope him, you know, just be covered in it, and maybe when he wakes up tomorrow and he goes to grab all that stuff from the hallway table and put back in his pocket, he'll look down and see that yeah, and maybe then it'll be like, oh, you know. Or maybe, maybe not. Maybe it would be a week, maybe a month, whatever. But I firmly believe in my heart that at some point he was going to see that, and it would   Michael Hingson ** 47:24 click, and you haven't seen him since, I assume, no, it's   Kim Lengling ** 47:27 total stranger. I don't know these people, you know. And there was one time I have these, I got little cards made too, because, well, these stones are pretty expensive, actually. So I got little cards made too, just tiny, little square cards, and it says, share a nugget of hope today. And on the back, it says, The world is a better place because you're in it. And I had some of those because I had forgotten to put stones in my pocket, and I had a couple of those cards in my purse. And I was in a store just picking, you know, doing errands, and I was walking by some sweaters, and I thought, I'm going to put one of these little cards in a pocket of that sweater and just put it in. Didn't think anything of it. Several days later, I got a message through Facebook from a young lady saying, I don't know if this is the person who left a card in a sweater, but if you are, I want to thank you for leaving this little nugget of hope in that sweater, because I've been struggling with my weight for a very long time, and I had an event to attend, and I was looking for a sweater that would help make me feel better. And she didn't notice that that little card that said, be a nugget of hope today, the world's a better place because you're in it. She didn't notice it until she was home putting the sweater on again to try it on in front of her mirror. And she said, if that was if the person that I'm reaching right now is the person who left that card, I want to thank you for doing that, and I also want to let you know I'm going to keep this card, and when I feel so LED. I'm going to tuck it into a pocket somewhere in a store too, and hopefully someone else will get it, and they will, they will receive it as as I received mine. And I was just like, Oh my goodness.   Michael Hingson ** 49:12 You know, ever since thunder dog was published, I get emails. They're they're sporadic somewhat, but I get emails from people who have said how this book inspired or how I learned so much. And you know, as far as I am concerned, I am better for all of the comments that I get. I learned from everyone who decides to reach out in one way or another, and I encounter people in very, very unusual circumstances. I was in Dallas Fort Worth airport one day, and this guy comes up to me, and he said, You're Mike Kingston. You just wrote thunder dog, and I want to shake your hand, and I want to take you to lunch. And I had time. So. Did go to lunch and I and I never had met the guy before, but he had read thunder dog, and it obviously made a difference to him. So I think, as I said, every time I hear from someone, I believe it makes me a better person. It teaches me that when we put out words or seeds in the field, or whatever you want to call it, that you never know where they're going to plant and thrive. But if that's what I'm supposed to do, then I'm glad I'm doing it.   Kim Lengling ** 50:36 I feel exactly the same, and I like how you said you were it you said each, each comment that you get makes, makes you a better person, and that that's so profound, and it's, it's humbling, isn't it? When you get comments like that, or people approach you and say something that, you know, it was inspiring, or that motivated me, or, you know, wow, that's something I really needed. I mean, it's, it's very for me anyway, it's very humbling. I had an older lady. I was helping her put her groceries in her car. It's just, I just randomly saw her, you know, struggling, and I had a nugget of hope in my hand too, of course. So I went up and I, you know, said, I'd like to give you a nugget of hope, and I'd also like to help you put your groceries in your car. And we got done doing that, and she looked down at the nugget of hope in her hand, and she got all teary eyed, and gave me a big hug, and she said, You are my absolute angel today. You have no idea how much I needed this. And I went, I'm so grateful that, that you're the one that's receiving this, and that you you know that, that you need it. She goes, but I said, but I am no angel. I am no angel. And she said, she's, you know, she just kind of chuckled, and, you know, said, No, you have, you just have no idea. You have no idea what this means to me today. And I didn't ask, because it's none of my business, yeah, you know, I just, I wished her a blessed day, and I went back to my car, and I sat there, and I sat there, and there was another time I actually cried. I was like, oh my goodness, this is what I think I'm, you know, I'm supposed to be doing this random stuff. And it's not random, obviously, but I don't know it's, it's profound, and it hits you, and I'm sure that that's, yeah, probably your book has probably done the same. Your book is a nugget of hope. You know, to many people, I'm sure,   Michael Hingson ** 52:22 I hope it is. I didn't, I didn't write it to do anything other than to try to encourage people and motivate people and teach people a little bit. And I guess it's done all of those things. So I can't complain.   Kim Lengling ** 52:34 No, it's awesome. It's great. And what a beautiful What a beautiful legacy, you know, because that's always going to be out there. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 52:43 Well, you wrote a New Britain or been the lead on a number of anthologies. And I think three of your books are in the series. When Grace found me, tell me about that series. Those   Kim Lengling ** 52:53 started that was in 2020, actually, when the world shut down. Yes, and I was online, and I found an online writers group. It was all women, and the majority of them were from England. And so I was like, the minority being the American. And I met a beautiful lady online, and she had just started up a faith based publishing company. And so her and I were like, hey, you know, let's chat afterwards. And so we set up a zoom and chatted afterwards for a while. And I said, you know, I've had this idea. I've got a few stories in my head, but I would love to get other people's stories. You know about, you know, when Grace found them, and we were just chatting about grace, and she said, Well, let's figure out how to make this work. And so her and I actually start to together. Started those when Grace found me series, and we asked a few people, and then it kind of snowballed, because it was just going to be one, just going to be one book, 20 people done, once it reached 20, and we're like, oh, this, you know, we've got enough for a book. They're 1500 words each. The stories, they're beautiful. Let's do it. But then word of mouth got out somehow, online, and people kept coming forward. Well, I would like to participate, and I have a story, and it turned in. It went from one book to three books, and 2020, co authors in each book. And we, we published all of those within 12 months. Wow. It was so much work, so much work. But those, those stories, oh, my goodness, the the comments that we got after they were out, you know? And she, she's just started her little, tiny, little publishing company, and it was just, it was just amazing. What an amazing experience. And then I, you know, two years ago, I and I truly enjoy bringing folks together to share their stories, and I enjoy, you know, collaborating and coordinating all of these. And. And so the the last two have been paw prints on the couch and paw prints on the kitchen floor. And those are anthologies all about pets. You know, people are sharing their their stories about their pets and how they've enriched their lives or changed their lives or saved their lives, you know? And it's, it's just rewarding to me, and it's also fun to give folks that maybe have never written before, that chance to say I'm published in a book, you know? Because that's pretty exciting stuff for folks. And some folks are like, I've never aspired to be a writer, and I don't want to be, but I do want to share my story in this book. Yeah, you know. So it's been fun, and oh my goodness, I learned, I learned how to publish. You know, like I said, I like to learn. So I've learned so much about publishing and formatting and how to corral all the people that are involved in the book.   Michael Hingson ** 55:57 Have you? Have you converted any of them to audiobooks,   Kim Lengling ** 56:00 no, and I need to do that. I just don't have the funds to do that at this time. That's that's not something that's cheap, and I'm not set up to do it myself. I don't have the right I have the equipment, but I don't think it would be the quality that I want it to be if I did it myself, and I just don't have the funds to do that, and I would, I would love to do it for the paw prints books, both of them, for sure. And I'm considering do, because everybody's going, you have to, when's the third one coming out? And I said I wasn't really planning on and they're going, you have two, you have to do at least three, and then make it a series. So I was actually talking to a couple people today about it, and they're encouraging me to do a third one. So I probably will, you know, so that would come out next year sometime. But I don't know. I would like to, I would like to get audio books of all of them. I just have to reach a point where I'm able to do that and make it what's professionally done.   Michael Hingson ** 57:03 Yeah, yeah. AI is getting better, but I'm not sure that it's really there yet for doing recording of audio books, unless you've got a whole lot of equipment and can do various   Kim Lengling ** 57:15 things. I've played around listening to some of the different voices and stuff, and the inflect, the inflection just isn't there, yeah, I know, yeah. Some of them sound pretty good, but you don't get the correct pauses. And you know, you know what I mean. It just, you can tell, it's like, oh, that sounds pretty good. And then you're like, Ah, no, right there, nope, that just blew it.   Michael Hingson ** 57:38 Yeah? I I agree, and I fully understand. Well, so you've written non fiction? Is there a fiction book in your future?   Kim Lengling ** 57:47 I have one in my head, and it's been in there for several years, and it's been getting louder so and I've talked to other fiction writers, and they're going, okay, when you've got characters in your head and they're getting louder. That means you are supposed to be writing this book. Yeah. So this year, and we're almost done with this year, it the characters, and it's kind of kind of fantasy, kind of ish, young adult ish. I don't even know what it is yet, but I've got the characters in my head. I know what they look like. I know what they sound like. And, you know, there's wood sprites are involved, you know, wood sprites and animals are involved, heavily involved. They are the main characters of the story. So, yeah, I every once in a while, I sit down and I'll write, you know, maybe four or 500 words of it, and then I walk away. But I want to, they're getting louder. The characters are getting louder, so I need to sit down and just go, Kim,   Michael Hingson ** 58:50 let's get going. No, that's not why it's going to work. What's I know you're going to sit down and they're going to say, Kim, we're writing this book, right? Most characters are going to write the book   Kim Lengling ** 58:59 right. They're going to tell me what they're doing and what they're saying, that's for sure. And   Michael Hingson ** 59:03 you're in, you're going to do it, or they're going to get even louder,   Kim Lengling ** 59:08 you know? And it's, it's so interesting because I remember the first time I was talking to a fiction author, and they said my characters got so loud in my head, I didn't quite grasp what they were saying, but I found it fascinating, and now I understand what they were saying, yeah,   59:26 yeah. And   Kim Lengling ** 59:27 I joking, you know, I laugh. It's not joking. I laugh about it because they're like, Well, what? What do you have one character that's louder than the others? I said, Yes, and it's a female, and she's Irish,   Michael Hingson ** 59:38 there you are. So she's   59:39 yelling in her Irish accent.   Michael Hingson ** 59:42 You better listen, I haven't had that happen to me yet, so I haven't done a fiction book, but I'm sure the time is going to come and and we'll, we'll have fun with it. But when   Kim Lengling ** 59:55 it's I did, I wasn't expecting it to happen. It just it's there. There it   Michael Hingson ** 59:59 is. It. Exactly right, and that's been the case with with everything that I've done, especially over the past 23 years. And you know, I think it will happen more. I never thought I was going to be doing a podcast, but when the pandemic occurred, I started to learn about it, and then began working with accessibe, which is a company that makes products that help make the internet more inclusive and accessible for people with a lot of disabilities, and they asked me to do a podcast because I said I was learning about podcasting, and suddenly I've been doing unstoppable mindset now for over three years, and it's a lot of fun.   Kim Lengling ** 1:00:33 But you know, that's how my podcast started. Was in 2020 Yeah, we have an awful lot in common. Michael, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:44 well, we should collaborate on books, then that'll be the next thing.   Kim Lengling ** 1:00:48 Absolutely, I am open for that works for me. Awesome. You tell me when and where, and we'll I'll sit down and chat. We can brainstorm about it.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:57 I'm ready any old time. Me too. And there you have it, friends, the beginning of a new relationship, and another book that will come out of it. And you heard it here first, on unstoppable mindset, that's right, it's now thrown out there. It is out there for the world to to see and hear. Well, I want to really thank you for being with us. We've been doing this an hour, and it's just has gone by, like priest lightning, and now we have next week on on your podcast, and that's going to be kind of fun.   1:01:27 Yeah, I'm looking forward to it really   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:31 me too, and, and I'm sure that Alamo is going to want to listen in over here. He's He's over here on his bed, and he if I close the door when I always close the door when I do the podcast, because otherwise the cat will invade and stitch wants attention when she wants attention. But if I close the door and Alamo is not in here, then he wants attention, or at least he wants in. So I always have to let Alamo in, but stitch doesn't need to be here. I've done one podcast where she sat on the top of my desk chair during the whole podcast,   Kim Lengling ** 1:02:07 I've had guests where their cat, they said, Do you mind? I said, No, I don't mind. I love animals. Their cat the entire time was walking across the desk in front of them the whole time. So the tail the entire time was just going back and forth. It was so comical. But then, you know, you're just like, We're just two people sitting at a kitchen table having coffee. That's how I like. That's   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:28 right. Well, stitch will come in occasionally, and if I let her, if I bring her in and I put her on the back of the desk chair, she'll stay there. And so she likes that. If she gets restless, then I've told her, You can't be too restless and you can't one out in the middle of a podcast. You're either here or you're not. Mostly she's agreeable. I want to thank you again for being here. This has been fun, and one of these days, we'll get out to Pennsylvania and visit. Or you can come out this way somehow. But I want to thank you for being here. If people want to reach out to you, how do they do that?   Speaker 1 ** 1:03:08 Easiest way is to just go to my website, which is my name, Kim Lengling, author.com, that's K, I M, L, E N, G, l, I N, G. Author.com, you can find out what I'm doing

In this deeply powerful and raw episode, I sit down with Dr. Kim Maas—global minister, author, prophet, professor, and most importantly, a woman in love with Jesus. Kim's story is one of deep heartbreak, radical restoration, and the miraculous power of God to redeem even the most broken places in our lives.Her latest book, Our Muchness, released in May 2024, is a passionate call to women everywhere to reclaim their God-given identity, calling, and voice. But today, Kim takes us behind the curtain into her own freedom story—one marked by teenage salvation, a dark night of the soul, marriage, addiction, miraculous deliverance, and the still small voice of a Savior who refused to give up on her.We talk about: • Kim's powerful encounter with Jesus at 13—and how it marked her • The silent years and the pain of walking away • Her marriage, divorce proceedings, and the miracle of reconciliation • How God radically delivered her husband from addiction • Hearing the voice of God—and choosing to follow, even in fear • What Our Muchness means and why women need it now more than everFrom a living room chair and a crying-out heart to ministering on stages across the world, Kim reminds us that healing often starts with saying “yes” in the middle of our mess. Her testimony will stir your spirit and remind you that no one is too far gone for the grace of God.Bio:Kim Maas is a sought-after international speaker, author, and Christian minister. After a radical encounter with the Holy Spirit on March 22, 1994, Kim left her twenty-two-year nursing career to serve God full-time. She is the president and CEO of Kim Maas Ministries, the founder and director of Women of Our Time, and the host of the Move Forward with Dr. Kim Maas podcast and TV show. She can also be heard each month live on social media with the Voice of the Shepherds. Kim is ordained with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening. She earned a Doctorate in Ministry at United Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity at King's University. She and her husband, Mike, live in northern Idaho. They have three married children and a growing number of grandchildren. Anchor Verses: Hebrews 10: 19-39Connect with Kim:Website: https://www.kimmaas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com kimmaasministriesFB: https://www.facebook.com/MoveforwardNowKimMaas***We love hearing from you! Your reviews help our podcast community and keep these important conversations going. If this episode inspired you, challenged you, or gave you a fresh perspective, we'd be so grateful if you'd take a moment to leave a review. Just head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen and share your thoughts—it's a simple way to make a big impact!***

In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Dana sits down with Kim, the owner and CEO of For the Love Of, a personal and professional development company. Kim shares her journey from running multimillion-dollar real estate brokerages to becoming a keynote speaker, high-performance coach, and best-selling author. After a traumatic skiing accident forced her to slow down, Kim had to re-evaluate her career and identity. She opens up about the challenges of stepping away from a high-powered leadership role, the resistance she felt to slowing down, and how she ultimately embraced the shift to entrepreneurship. Dana and Kim dive deep into the struggle many high-achieving women face—defining themselves by their productivity and performance. They explore how slowing down can actually lead to better clarity, creativity, and business growth. Kim also shares practical insights on self-awareness, reassessing strengths, and making bold career moves with confidence. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How a major life event forced Kim to slow down and rethink her career The identity crisis that can come with transitioning from a high-powered job to entrepreneurship The importance of self-awareness and revisiting your strengths before making a big leap How to give yourself permission to pursue a new path, even when it feels uncertain Why slowing down can actually speed up success Connect with Kim: Website: kimrogne.com Instagram: @KimRogne Book: For the Love of Self  Resources Mentioned: Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman Jay Shetty's insights on personal growth and relationships If you're a high-achieving mom trying to balance career shifts, identity changes, and personal growth, this episode is for you. Tune in and get inspired to embrace change with confidence.  

Welcome to the Mind Movement Health Podcast with your host, Kate Boyle. This week, we dive deep into the world of money mindset with Perth's leading financial coach, Kim Kent. Kim shares her transformative insights into overcoming money blocks and achieving financial freedom. In this episode, we explore the balance of feminine and masculine energies in financial management, the universal laws governing money, and the power of aligning with these laws to create abundance. Kim provides actionable tips on handling emotions around money, managing your finances, and reprogramming your mindset for wealth. Join us as we discuss the importance of setting up a positive relationship with money, how to make empowered financial decisions, and strategies for saving and spending that align with your personal goals. Whether you're struggling with overspending or looking to enhance your financial strategy, this episode offers valuable insights to help you take control of your financial future. More about Kim: Kim Kent is Perth's leading Money Mindset and Financial Coach, renowned for her transformative Wealthy As F*ck money coaching program. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, she's helped countless women overcome money mindset blocks, achieve financial freedom, and break the cycle of generational scarcity. Kim's own journey, from financial stress to business success, fuels her passion for empowering women to heal their relationship with money. Recognized globally as one of the top 9 Money Coaches in 2024, Kim continues to impact the lives of ambitious women across Australia, guiding them to financial abundance and empowerment.   Connect with Kim: Website: www.kimkent.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimkent__/   Want to do Pilates with me? Join me for my quick 15 minute Daily Pilates Workout. It will help you build strength and flexibility and it's totally FREE. Click here and I'll send the workout directly to your inbox!   Haven't subscribed to the podcast yet? Subscribe HERE and never miss an episode. Connect with Kate: Website: www.MindMovementHealth.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MindMovementHealth Instagram: http://instagram.com/MindMovementHealth      

She retired and lost her way. Listen in as Cathy and Merry chat with Kim Mosiman about her inspiring journey from restaurant owner to fitness guru, certified nutritionist and wellness coach,. Discover how Kim turned her life around, opened a gym, and penned her award-winning book, Reflections of Joy. She shares her secrets to sustainable fitness, self-worth, and overcoming self-imposed limitations. Get ready to be inspired to embrace your middle years with joy and purpose. Tune in for a dose of motivation that could change your life!Kim Mosiman's Bio:Kim Mosiman is a loving wife, mom, and grandma. As an author and coach, Kim specializes in empowering women embarking on their "second act." With her faith-driven approach and experience as a gym owner, Kim offers a unique blend of spiritual and physical wellness. Her book, "Reflections of Joy," provides practical, faith-infused strategies to inspire strength, beauty, and holistic growth in every aspect of life.Connect with Kim:Website: https://www.kimmosimanwellness.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.mosiman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim_mosiman/Monthly Reflection Tool: www.kimmosimanwellness.com/offersThank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.biz. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.

Kim Scott, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, co-founder of the company Radical Candor, speaker, and co-host of the top-rated Radical Candor podcast joins me on this episode. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University, which Steve Jobs established to educate Apple employees about what makes Apple, Apple. Before that Kim led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Earlier in her career, she managed a pediatric clinic in Kosovo and started a diamond-cutting factory in Moscow. Topics we cover include Kim's personal and professional journey, the meaning of radical respect, fostering a culture of respect in the workplace, what gets in the way of radical respect, the two frameworks we need to address these issues, and more. Get connected with Kim: Website: https://kimmalonescott.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimballscott  Twitter: https://x.com/kimballscott  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radicalcandorofficial  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimm4/  Listen to the Radical Candor podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-candor-communication-at-work/id1188489488  Purchase a copy of Radical Respect: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Respect-Work-Together-Better/dp/1250623766  Purchase a copy of Radical Candor: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Revised-Kick-Ass-Humanity/dp/1250235375  Resources from Kim: https://www.radicalcandor.com/resources/  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!  

Today's episode features Dr. Kimberly Harms. Dr. Harms has worn many hats in her life, including being a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service, a civil mediator, a death doula, and a clinical dentist. She was also the first woman president of the Minnesota Dental Association and is a best-selling author and speaker. In this conversation, Dr. Harms shares her personal journey through life changes, career changes, widowhood, and grief, highlighting the common struggles faced by those who lose a life partner. She discusses the importance of fighting for mental health, setting healthy boundaries, and the power of forgiveness, drawing from profound experiences such as her work in Rwanda after the genocide. Dr. Harms provides invaluable insights for anyone navigating life after significant loss, aiming to help listeners reclaim joy and live fully in the present. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you ready to embrace your own journey of transformation.About the Guest:Dr. Kimberly Harms has been around the block in life. She has served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service, a dental school professor, a grief counselor, a death doula, a civil mediator, a clinical dentist with her late husband Jim in Farmington MN, a school board Chair, President of an international women's organization, the first woman President of the Minnesota Dental Association, a National Spokesperson for the American Dental Association (21 years), an award-winning, best selling author and international speaker on the topics of grief, conflict and legacy planning. She has also suffered many personal losses, including the deaths by suicide of her mother and son and the death by broken heart of her husband after their son's death. Her most important role now is mother to her two surviving children and grandmother to 6 precious grandchildren.To connect with Dr. Kim:Website: https://www.drkimberlyharms.com/About the Host: Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Kim Collazo was a public school educator for over 30 years, with experience as a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classroom teacher as well as an elementary STEM Specialist and Digital Integration Facilitator. Working in Regular Ed, Special Ed, Academically and Intellectually Gifted, and two cycles of National Board Certification, Kim built a passion for integrating technology and engineering in relevant ways at the elementary level. She continues to help educators by helping the curriculum development team at Drone Legends.Kim fulfilled a life-long dream to become a picture book author when she began her Emersyn Blake series, named after her first grandchild. Find out about the CAMOES Mission Kim talked aboutConnect with Kim:Website: collazocove.comTwitter/X: @kcollazoChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter/X: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: @dailystemGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Send us a textEver wonder how some moms seem to have it all together? In this episode, we promise you'll discover strategies that help them thrive. Join us as we chat with Kim Della Porta, a former marketing and PR professional turned dedicated mom coach and health advocate, who shares her inspiring journey and practical advice for moms striving to lead balanced and joyful lives.Kim's expertise shines as she addresses the common struggles moms face with time and stress management. Through personal stories and actionable tips, Kim empowers moms to reclaim their time and enhance productivity.From setting realistic expectations to creating supportive circles, Kim's insights help prevent burnout and foster well-being. This episode is your roadmap to injecting fun into everyday routines and taking immediate steps toward a more balanced, joyful life (on your terms).Connect with Kim:Website:  https://www.kimdellaporta.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdellaportaFREE Time Management Training: https://creative-teacher-699.ck.page/399ecbe37dConnect with Valerie: Website:https://admin.stan.store/stores/?tab=details Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hey_valerie_lynn/LinkedIn - Valerie Lynn https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/

How do we manage and understand our emotions enough to better understand ourselves?Meet Kim Korte!Kim is an Author,  Business Consultant, Podcast Host, Perception & Emotion Strategist and Speaker. She is on a mission to provide a relatable and effective way to understand and manage emotions. She uses food and cooking as a powerful tool for emotional empowerment. We can transform our emotional landscape by taking ownership of how we feel. Kim became passionate about understanding her own emotions after some painful life experiences––the last one was the tipping point. In the recovery process, she learned some very interesting things about the way we construct our emotions. She realized developing her curiosity muscle would help her through the healing process. ​Kim authored "Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding The Flavors Of Our Emotions" in order to give you a new way to create a connection to your emotions by using something familiar to you, like food and the recipes we use for cooking.Connect with Kim:Website: https://www.kimkorte.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekimkorte/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekimkorte/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2q5onR3UaDe95YJRt_D2zAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekimkorte/Additional Resources:"Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions" by Kim Korte on AmazonPodcast: Flavors of Emotions with Kim Korte PodcastListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: Spotify: YouTube: https://youtu.be/q_O5x4ULIEk

Dr. Kimberly Fiucci, BCND, CNHP believes in addressing the underlying causes of illness and disease - rather than treating just the symptoms - to help promote wellness within the body and mind as a whole. Welcome to the American Naturopathic Medical Association podcast, dedicated to protecting and promoting the field of naturopathy. Hosted by Diane Hayhurst and Julie Coombs, this episode highlights the benefits of ANMA membership, state-specific legislative support for naturopathic practice, and features an insightful interview with Dr. Kimberly Fiucci.  Dr. Fiucci is a long time ANMA member and ANMCB Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor. She shares her journey into naturopathy, the integration of herbal and modern medical practices, and the importance of education, certification, and business acumen in building a successful naturopathic career. Come meet Dr. Fiucci at the ANMA Convention as she hosts the Morning Prayer.  The episode also provides details about the upcoming 43rd ANMA Convention in Las Vegas and associated benefits. Connect with Dr. Kim: Website: herbaldocllc.com Office Phone: 440-729-HERB Email: herbal_doc@yahoo.com Dr. Fiucci is the author of “Roots of Healing: A Short History of Plant Medicines”, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D682KRLG?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_BMFGQPCFZW2SAZCD4ZNP&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_BMFGQPCFZW2SAZCD4ZNP&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_BMFGQPCFZW2SAZCD4ZNP&language=en_US&skipTwisterOG=1 Connect with us: ANMA 43rd Convention & Educational Seminar - August 23-25, 2024 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort. Visit anma.org for all the details and to register.  American Naturopathic Medical Association: ⁠https://www.anma.org⁠ American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: ⁠https://www.anmcb.org⁠ American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: ⁠https://www.anmab.org⁠ Society of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners:⁠https://www.scahp.org⁠ Email: ⁠admin@anma.org This episode was produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ **The views and opinions expressed on the Promoting & Protecting Naturopathy an ANMA Podcast are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the ANMA. The information provided on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with a qualified medical healthcare professional for any health-related questions or concerns. The ANMA does not endorse any products, services, or treatments mentioned on this podcast. Any reference to a specific product, service, or treatment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.*

Kevin Kim, Peter & Kim   Each week on ToT we talk to people who have worked as counsel, arbitrators, founded law firms and become figures in both their local and international communities.  This week, we talk with someone who has done all of the above throughout his career.  Kevin Kim is one of the founding parters of Peter & Kim, a storied career law firm with experience working and representing parties around the globe and now regularly serves as arbitrator on international and commercial matters. He has a great sense of humor and has a story that uniquely displays his experience on the international and in the Korean communities. Peter & Kim Website:  https://peterandkim.com/team/kevin-kim/ Time Stamps:   Opening Notes - :40 Interview Begins - 2:57 Personal Interest - 43:09 Closing Notes - 1:20:23   Books: @48:25 Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcom Gladwell Music: @50:50 Classic Opera    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/   Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com   For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host's employer.  All rights reserved.

In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Kim Gross, coach and podcast host about overcoming people pleasing and perfectionism. We discuss what it means to be a victim to people pleasing and perfectionistic patterns and negative outcomes that arise from such, as well as what it means to "remove the mask" of people pleasing and perfectionism. We discuss how letting go of people pleasing and perfectionism allows people to be their true selves and Kim shares her POWER acronym for unlearning perfectionistic and people pleasing tendencies. Additionally, Kim discusses how parents can help their kids remove their masks. Connect with Kim: Website: www.kimgrosscoaching.com Podcast: Masks Off Instagram: @masksoffcommunity Connect with Me: Follow me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psych.talk.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow me on Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my Facebook community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Through What You Go Through⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ways to Work With Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind Over Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest on my podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anti-Racism Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life of Riley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of Grow Yourself, Kevin sits down with USAF retired Col. Kim "KC" Campbell, author of "Flying in the Face of Fear." Kim tells the harrowing story of her first combat experience, where she had to safely land her battle-damaged jet during a mission over Baghdad. Kim talks about this period of growth in her life, along with the roles she played as a wife, mother, and senior commander. She also talks about her experience leaving the military and adjusting to life outside, as well as the process she went through to rediscover her sense of purpose and new mission. Referencing her decades of leadership experience, she explains the importance of preparation, practice, and backup plans in leading—all while driving home the point that fear, all too often, must be overcome if you want to be successful. Her main point is the importance of always learning and growing, and how humility, approachability, and credibility are all components of effective leadership. In an inspiring TED Talk, Kim reflects on her career and speaks openly about the need for great courage and integrity, particularly relevant for women in leadership. Kim now focuses on leadership development and executive coaching, helping others navigate the world of leadership. Her words for future leaders are: work hard, expect challenges, and find the courage to act despite fear. With her stories and habits, anyone who wants to learn how to grow personally and professionally has a strong mentor.

In this episode of The Better Sex Podcast, I talk with Tantric Lawyer,  Kim Mukti Nirjhara.  Kim blends the worlds of deep spiritual practice and the legal field, using tantric principles to navigate personal evolution through conflict resolution. Kim shares her transformative journey to discovering tantric therapy, the revitalization of her yoni, and how she came to bring together the intertwining of emotion and pleasure into working with legal disputes. During our conversation, Kim talks about her unique path of facilitating community leadership and the importance of healing sexual trauma within the body. This rich conversation touches on misconceptions of tantra, the broader uses of energetic practices in the legal environment, and her deep respect for First Nations law. Along the way, learn more about Kim's newest book,  “Confessions of a Tantric Lawyer” as well as a variety of tantric techniques you can use in your own personal practice. Connect with Kim Website: thetantriclawyer.com (with links to buy her book) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetantriclawyer/ Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tantriclawyervipcommunity You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8vjko54dtOlmvRESQdtesQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetantriclawyer/ Podcast Feedback DeborahTantraKat@Gmail.com Got questions about sex and relationship? Sexual Mastery Breakthrough Session Stay Connected Pillow Talk Newsletter Better Sex Membership  

In this episode we had the pleasure of hosting Kim Daly, an expert with over two decades of experience in helping individuals achieve their dreams of business ownership through franchising. Recognized as one of America's top franchise consultants, Kim has played a pivotal role in creating nearly 1000 successful franchise owners During the episode, she delved into the concept of navigating uncertainty and why franchising is considered a "safe" investment, exploring the real value proposition in investing in a franchise.  Kim shared navigating uncertainty, understanding the real value proposition in franchise investments, and the factors that contribute to the growth of the franchise industry in various economic climates. She also covered practical advice on selecting the right franchise based on one's background, interests, skills, finances, and life goals. Tune in to this episode to gain a wealth of knowledge from a true expert in the field. In this episode, we talked about: Kim's background helping individuals achieve business ownership through franchising Exploring the benefits and value proposition that come with investing in a franchise business Practical advice on choosing the most suitable franchise based on one's background, interests, skills, finances, and life goals The economics of franchising and the current industry growth   Connect with Kim: Website: https://thedalycoach.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalykim  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJB6d4Efu5-DUFXraRdAIA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedalycoach/  Contact: https://thedalycoach.com/contact-kim/  Email: kim@thedalycoach.com   Connect with Pantheon Investments:  Join the Pantheon Investor Club: https://pantheoninvest.com/investor-signup/   Website: www.pantheoninvest.com   Podcast: www.pantheoninvest.com/podcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PantheonInvest   Instagram: www.instagram.com/pantheoninvest   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pantheon-invest   Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pantheon_Invest    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EsPFlwQUpMXgRMvrmbAfQ   Holistic Wealth Strategy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Wealth-Strategy-Framework-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B0BX4SDMS7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=holistic+wealth+strategy&qid=1681472301&sprefix=holistic+wealth%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1   Email: info@pantheoninvest.com     Get your FREE copy of the book here: https://holisticwealthstrategy.com/ 

Our guest today, Kim Rahir, suggests we look at health on a continuum. If on one side, you can picture yourself laying on a couch eating chips and binging Netflix and on the other side, getting up at 5am, working out for 2 hours and then drinking a broccoli + Kale smoothie, now...find yourself on this continuum and then picture yourself taking just one step toward that positive (more healthy) end of the spectrum, But, be specific about what you'll do. Coincidentally, Trinity just got some bloodwork back...all you ladies out there run your bloodwork. That will light a fire under your booty to take more than just ONE healthy step towards that broccoli kale smoothie, baby. We are both putting a foot forward towards a healthier life and are about to cut out the processed foods, nix the sugar and LIFT WEIGHTS!! We are all IN! Thank goodness for our girl, Kim Rahir, who uses her own personal experiences to put into perspective the importance of fitness! Kim had a fire inside of her too when she was diagnosed with not ONE, but TWO debilitating diseases that are crippling. However, Kim took this as a sign and an opportunity to GET STRONG and went from a wheelchair to winning a European Masters title in Weightlifting this year. Kim's story is enough to inspire ALL of our ladies in the middle to start building muscle...because doing just THIS was Kim's "health elixir" and her road to salvation. Girls, becoming strong is NOT just a pursuit that is exclusive to men AND Kim proves that it is never too late to get started and she didn't let physical or environmental limitations stand in her way of building a better life. Now Kim, who is a former journalist turned health coach and MS survivor, is on a mission to help middle-aged women embrace muscle and strength as the one-stop-solution for most health problems from age 30 onwards. Her approach is to turn scientific knowledge about human health in to actionable tool kits for everyday life! In this episode, Kim teaches us: Building muscle can help resolve a lot of health and medical problems. If you've never lifted weights and or if you haven't lifted for a long time, be gentle with your body as you get started and start where you are at. If necessary find a trainer who has worked with women in midlife Building muscle not only supports your metabolic rate, but improves your bone health, joints, and increases your functional independence. Muscles support blood sugar management. Muscles require more energy to maintain so they enable you to eat more and burn more fat. Muscles are also a place for your body to store excess sugar. If you don't have enough muscles and you don't use them, your body converts this excess glycogen (or sugar) straight into fat. Stop TRYING to eat healthy and DO. It takes just one step in the right direction. If WE can do it, so can you! Find more of Kim: Website | kimrahir.com Facebook | Kim.Rahir Instagram | @Kim.rahir And girl! You don't have to power through the second half of life alone! Follow-this show where we have consistently brought you new tools to tackle midlife week over week and leave us a review. Join our community at dearmidlife.com where you will find additional tools, resources and a community of support to help you not just survive, but THRIVE in the middle. We can't wait to see you!

The Robyn Engelson Podcast   Ever wish you had an autoimmune mentor with over decades of experience whispering million dollar health tips in your ear? That's exactly what you will get each week when you tune into The Robyn Engelson Podcast. I'm your host–a sought after autoimmune expert, corporate drop-out turned serial entrepreneur, and lifestyle transformer. Each week, I'll be bringing you inspiring guests, insights, and mindset tools to empower you to be energized, compress time, and start living instead of existing.     

Join us in celebrating Kim Gentry Meyer's birthday as we delve into her inspiring journey of faith, music, and freedom in Christ. Kim, a talented musician and advocate for mental health awareness, shares her story of finding liberation in surrendering her life to God and embracing the freedom that comes from knowing Him. In this special episode, Kim discusses her latest album, "Herald," and the beautiful artwork associated with it, featuring captivating sunsets. She opens up about her passion for rescuing animals and how her love for them intersects with her music and ministry. Kim reflects on the transformative power of experiencing God's perfect love, as portrayed in her song "Perfect Love," written for an Easter service. She shares her battle with depression and the importance of addressing mental health issues within the church without judgment. Through authentic discussions and prayers, Kim emphasizes the significance of anchoring our minds in Christ and finding peace in His presence. She shares her desire to equip others with the tools needed for mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. As we journey through Kim's story, anchored in the powerful verse Romans 8:6, we are reminded of the importance of using our talents and gifts to impact the world. Kim's courage to share her gifts and experiences serves as an inspiration for all of us to step out in faith and make a difference in the lives of others. Bio: Mrs. Massachusetts 2020, award-winning songwriter and poet Kim Gentry Meyer is also an International Acoustic Music Award winner and a finalist in the USA Songwriting Competition. She has showcased at esteemed venues including the Blue Bird Café in Nashville, Tennessee, and the SXSW Festival (South by Southwest) in Austin, Texas. Meyer was recently named a 2023 Woody Guthrie Poet and was invited to read her newly published poem, “You'll Find Me There” (which appears in song form on her new album) during the 2023 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, which celebrates the life and work of the late legendary singer/songwriter best known for his song, “This Land is Your Land.” She is also an accomplished visual artist, and painted the album cover art for her debut project, Herald, which recently released from NWN Records and Integrated Music Rights, part of the Integrity Music family. Alongside her ministry and her work in the arts, Meyer, who holds a bachelor's degree in business and a master's degree in social work, is a professional fundraiser whose proposals have raised a whopping $25 million for various non-profit organizations. She and her husband Adam currently live on Cape Cod with a home full of personally rescued dogs and cats. Anchor Verse: Romans 8:6 Connect with Kim: Website: https://www.kimgentrymeyer.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimgentrymeyer Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kim-gentry-meyer/1184334676 ***We love hearing from our listeners! Sharing your thoughts through reviews is a fantastic way to be a part of our podcast family and contribute to the conversation. If you've enjoyed our podcast, leaving a review is quick and easy! Just head to Apple podcasts or wherever you are tuning in and share your thoughts. Your feedback makes a big difference!***

In this captivating episode of Homeopathy Hangout, we highlight an exciting project set to revolutionize homeopathy's global perception. We're pleased to have on board Kim Elia, the founder of Whole Health Now, who shares profound insights into his upcoming homeopathic documentary titled “Introducing Homeopathy.” Kim shares exciting updates about the film, including the powerful stories of transformation through homeopathy and the possible involvement of influential figures like Morgan Freeman. They discuss the film's structure, the importance of addressing the placebo effect, and the potential impact of homeopathy on fertility and chronic diseases. Join the conversation and learn how you can support the film's release and spread awareness about the incredible benefits of homeopathy. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that aims to revolutionize healthcare systems worldwide.   Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the film "Introducing Homeopathy" and the need for support 00:03:05 - Positive experience at the JAHC conference and connection to Gandhi 00:04:16 - Gathering of the team and focus on organizing the film 00:05:06 - Criteria for selecting information and engaging interviewees 00:07:02 - Highlighting the engaging presence of Gabrielle Traub and her patients 00:08:08 - Discussion on the increasing difficulty of fertility and the relevance of homeopathy 00:09:06 - Overview of the film's structure and opening sequence 00:12:50 - Detailed description of the film's narrative and addressing the placebo effect 00:15:57 - Mention of potential involvement of Morgan Freeman as the narrator 00:18:25 - Call to action for support and promotion of the film 00:20:04 - Information on the private screening and streaming options 00:21:43 - Discussion on Homeopathy Awareness Week and plans for promotion 00:25:57 - Hope for homeopathy to become trendy and the potential impact of the film 00:27:08 - Overview of the film's conclusion and focus on the benefits and applications of homeopathy 00:28:42 - Donation options and promotion of the film on social media 00:29:45 - Additional information on purchasing tickets for the private screening   About My Guest: Kim was inspired to study homeopathy when he read Gandhi's quote about homœopathy, “Homœopathy cures a greater percentage of cases than any other method of treatment. Kim was in clinical practice with Dr. Paul Herscu, author of The Homeopathic Treatment of Children, Pediatric Constitutional Types. Kim is the former Director of Nutrition at Heartwood Institute, California, and has certified many nutritionists across the state of California. During that same time, he was the Director of Fasting at Heartwood, and worked with fasting therapeutics with many hundreds of people. Kim serves as CEO of WholeHealthNow. He has been instrumental in the creation of WholeHealthNow's website, a comprehensive free informational resource for students and professionals.   Find out more about Kim: Website: https://academyofhomeopathyeducation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/introducinghomeopathy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/introducinghomeopathy   Watch the trailer and donate and purchase your exclusive screening tickets: https://introducinghomeopathy.com/   Support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast by making a $5 once-off donation at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hangout   Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies   Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/   Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s   Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom

On this episode of The Remarkable Coach, I chat with Kim Skermer, a seasoned business coach with over 20 years of experience. Kim emphasizes the value of authentic connections and human-centered marketing, which has led her to be booked solid for 13 months ahead. Her commitment to serving others and her unique approach to financial understanding sets her apart in the coaching world. Kim highlights the importance of genuine connections in today's business world and her commitment to making coaching accessible. We delve into her pricing strategies, her approach to marketing, and the big wins and struggles she's faced in her career. A bit about Kim:  Kim has over 20 years of expertise, transitioned from Sr. Executive Management to found The Approach Coaching Method, amassing over 25,000 professional coaching hours and mentoring hundreds. Passionate about genuine conversations, she's been pivotal in guiding financial professionals in business ownership, facilitating seminars, and making notable speaking engagements. Her trademark, "Beyond the Product," is grounded in timing, preparation, and personalized perspectives, and underpins her five-division structure aimed at sharing wisdom, fostering community, and promoting a balanced work-life vision. Where to find Kim: Website: https://www.theapproachcoachingmethod.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-skermer/ Books Mentioned:"Who Not How" by Dan Sullivan "The Surrender Experiment" by Michael Singer "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert

Brief summary of show: In this episode, Dr. Kim D'Eramo and I discuss the prevalence of anxiety and depression and the factors contributing to their increase. She introduces a three-step process to shift physiology and brain patterning, emphasizing the importance of presence and making conscious choices. Kim also explains the use of tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) to reduce anxiety and provides a round for anxiety. She highlights the connection between emotions and physical symptoms and encourages listeners to tap into their power and activate change.   Listen in as we talk about: 00:00 - Introduction and prevalence of anxiety and depression 01:24 - Factors contributing to anxiety and depression 03:19 - Three-step process to shift physiology and brain patterning 09:32 - Letting go of control and making conscious choices 12:00 - The importance of presence and softening the body 13:24 - Using tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) to reduce anxiety 18:17 - Tapping points and a round for anxiety 21:43 - Tapping for overall health and resolving physical symptoms 26:31 - Where to find more information and resources   Notes from Natalie: Sign Up for Natalie's Newsletter :https://bit.ly/natalietysdal Seeking Health: www.natalietysdal.com/favorites  Before you go on Camera: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatraining Podcast Launch Guide: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatrainin Anti Burnout Worksheet: https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/b6d4b2c9d2   Connect with Dr. Kim Website: https://drkimd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkimderamo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKimDeramo/   Connect with Natalie

In this episode, Suzy Wraines welcomes image transformation coach Kim McClure to the podcast. Kim shares her expertise in helping women over 50 boost their confidence by enhancing their outward appearance, and explains how this can lead to empowerment and success in business. The conversation delves into the importance of personal style, body shape, and understanding one's own personality style when it comes to dressing and presenting oneself. Kim offers valuable insights on how to elevate self-confidence through clothing choices and the impact it can have on one's energy and productivity. Listeners will gain valuable tips and advice on how to dress for success, regardless of their age or career path. Connect with Kim: Website: https://kimdmcclure.com/ Stepping Out with Confidence Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/steppingoutwithconfidence Connect with Suzy: SuzyWraines.com Schedule a call: https://683519.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/ptcxpgvbdngwrshnkxktgrvpsbpkxvxd LinkedIn: Suzy Wraines ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzywraines/⁠ Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/startingabusinesssimplified

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have food freedom?  To not obsess over food and worry constantly about what you should or shouldn't eat?  Welcome to the life of many many midlife women.  Today's guest Kim Basler talks about her work with women in helping them achieve food freedom and she shares with me something I've never heard - that emotional eating is a gift! In this episode you will learn that food freedom is about living without diets, rules, or morality. Kim's work helps food be a part of your life without the need to control, obsess, worry, or stress about it. Food freedom is about bringing pleasure and enjoyment back to your meals. It means you get to choose foods without stress, anxiety, guilt, or shame.About Kim:Kim Basler is a Food Freedom & Mindset Coach, a published author, and canfitpro's New Presenter of the Year for her work on Body Image and Mental Wellness. With 30 years in the industry, she specializes in disordered eating, body diversity and helping women improve their self-worth beyond the number on the scale.How to connect with Kim:Website: https://www.kimbasler.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimbasler_foodfreedom/As always you can connect with me in a variety of ways!!!Instagram: www.instagram.com/tatianarobertsonofficial Website: www.tatianarobertson.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/TatianasWellnessPage Private Facebook Group for Happyish Pod Squad Crew: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1902004553313858/  

Several weeks ago I released Ep 492 How to Release the Grip Imposter Syndrome Has on You with Kim Meninger. So many of you responded with follow-up questions that I asked Kim if she would be open to doing a Live Stream to answer questions on Imposter Syndrome. Kim was happy to do it and we promoted that event for anyone who wanted to attend live and put a call out for question submissions from those who would not be able to attend or would like to remain anonymous. In this episode Kim and I discuss: What causes the condition of Imposter Syndrome, the consequences of its development and the ages that are most at risk. How to head off an episode of Imposter Syndrome before you get triggered into a fight or flight response. How to discern the difference between Imposter Syndrome and realistically not being qualified to do something. How to interact with others when you are both the youngest leader in your organization and the youngest person on your team. How to manage others who are experiencing Imposter Syndrome. Resources Episode Show Notes: Other resources and links mentioned in this episode. Register for the How to Get Mentally Fit webinar: Learn the 3 core muscles to build to gain mental fitness. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Leadership Operating System Inventory. Wondering what leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST self-assessment and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen. Leadership Coaching: If you are interested in finding out more about my coaching process, the cost of coaching, or how to ask your employer to pay for you to work with a coach. Where you can find Kim Website: www.KimMeninger.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/KimMeninger TED Talk: How to Bring Your Diverse Voice to the Workplace

Dr. Kimberly McGeorge is an internationally renownednaturopathic doctor, energy healer, remote viewer,paranormal expert and consciousness teacher. Herextensive client list includes of some of the world's mosttalented healers and, for the past 25 years, she hasworked on thousands of people around the world.Dr. Kimberly was born with the ability to remote view,see people's auras and was highly intuitive. While still incollege, she helped police on many occasions. Findingshe had a natural affinity with herbs, she worked as aherbalist and went on to create and distribute her ownline of herbal organic products internationally. Duringthis time, her personal practice expanded to multipleclinics throughout Columbus.Driven by her inner knowing that her healing work couldbe made much quicker, more affordable and amplifiedexponentially using technology, Dr. Kimberly consultedwith an esteemed neurosurgeon and realized that thehealing frequencies in naturopathy could be applied toall areas of her client's lives. Her latest ground-breakingprogram FrequencyMaster™ teaches how to masterfrequencies in your own life and trains other healers touse her own unique and successful methods.

If you want to accelerate your business growth, this episode is full of actionable steps that you can take. Accelerating your business growth is not a shortcut, but rather Kim shares her blueprint with all the information you need to grow your business in one space, rather than searching all over the internet. In this episode we discuss the importance of showing up consistently, having a strategy before you start your business, how to not get stuck on vanity metrics, and so much more. Kim is a Consultant and Business Strategist with extensive expertise in Brand Building, Organic Growth Strategies, Attraction Marketing, Social Selling, Design and Execution of Repeatable Sales Systems, Leadership Skills and Team Building. She supports brick-and-mortar, online, or hybrid business models using proven strategies to increase market share, visibility, and returns. A trusted advisor for business owners and their teams when it comes to establishing or elevating presence online through PR & Visibility, Branding, Marketing, Sales Strategies, and Repeatable Systems. Action steps:1. Remember that meeting people is what generates sales and revenue. Meet more people. 2. Get disciplined with your time management. 3. Pay attention to where you spend your time and who spend your time with. Connect with Kim:Website: https://kimbreilandcoaching.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1620553461LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbreiland/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimbreiland/Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Watch the Podcast Videos on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hayleighhayhurst2129?si=xuAef9AghhOJfhnAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproductionHow to be an Unforgettable Guest course: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guestUse my favorite business resources:Edit your podcast with Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=KkInCQIf you are a small business owner like me, you need a CRM. Sign up for Dubsado: dubsado.com/?c=espressoConvertKit — ConvertKit is the go-to marketing hub for creators that helps you grow and monetize your audience with ease.: https://convertkit.com?lmref=gBnOLgTry Audible Premium Plus for free: www.audibletrial.com/QyNjxoMusic: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com

Let's talk about Imposter Syndrome. While Imposter Syndrome is a universal experience there are times when this experience is activated more than others. A common trigger for Imposter Syndrome is when we take on new and expanded roles. There's excitement at first and then the potential for doubting yourself will creep in. Imposter Syndrome, and the reactions women often have to it - overpreparing or withdrawing, can hobble women just as they are given an opportunity to make a greater impact. In August I had an opportunity to speak on a panel for Aspen Tech's Women's Leadership Forum. That is where I met Kim Meninger. We instantly clicked and the added bonus is Kim specializes in Imposter Syndrome and even did a TED Talk on the subject. In this episode Kim and I discuss: Imposter Syndrome as a fear response: Kim likens imposter syndrome to our brain's fight or flight response and offers practical steps to manage it. How everyone experiences imposter syndrome but men and women tend to respond to it in different ways. The importance of recognizing individual triggers and patterns that activate imposter syndrome. How to approach your work in a way that prevents over-preparation or withdrawal. Giving yourself space and grace when taking on a new role. Where you can find Kim Website: www.KimMeninger.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/KimMeninger TED Talk: How to Bring Your Diverse Voice to the Workplace Resources Episode Show Notes: Other resources and links mentioned in this episode. Register for the How to Get Mentally Fit webinar: Learn the 3 core muscles to build to gain mental fitness. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Leadership Operating System Inventory. Wondering what leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST self-assessment and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen. Leadership Coaching: If you are interested in finding out more about my coaching process, the cost of coaching, or how to ask your employer to pay for you to work with a coach.

Kim is as unstoppable as it gets. Born and raised in the Boston area she became very interested in entertainment. After a bit, someone convinced her to go into sales which she did and has been involved with ever since. For the past 20 years she has been a professional financial advisor.   Nine years ago she decided to invoke both sides of her brain by starting her own production company, Miles In Heels productions. She is an event strategist which she will explain.   Of course, since Kim was in sales we talk a lot this time about sales, what makes great sales people and how sales professionals can and should do more to relate to their customers. I'm not going to give everything away. I hope very much you enjoy and are inspired by our episode with Kim. About the Guest: Kim Miles (TEDx Speaker, Executive Producer & Event Strategist, Serial Connector & Shoe Collector) What do you call a successful businesswoman with a vibrant financial advisory practice, more than 30 years of sales experience, a background in performing, and a serious shoe habit? Kim Miles! Through her company, Miles in Heels Productions (milesinheels.com), Kim is a highly sought-after TEDx speaker, emcee, creative collaborator and event strategist who partners with her clients to deliver critical messaging to their key audiences in fresh, unexpected and entertaining ways. No matter the format, live or virtual, from ideation to execution, Miles in Heels Productions is the answer. When you need to think outside of the box and laugh while you're learning, look no further: if Oprah and Ellen had a love child, it would be Kim Miles. Kim creates mic-drop moments for her clients by using both the left and right sides of her brain, simultaneously. She brings her business acumen AND her creative lens to every problem-solving scenario. From securing A-list talent to comprehensive content creation by way of video production and copywriting, Kim's goal is to make sure each client is attracting its perfect audience. Kim has worked with the likes of comedians Fran Drescher, Judy Gold, and Jackie Fabulous to Broadway actors like Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton), to celebrity chefs such as Karen Akunowicz (Top Chef/James Beard Winner) to bring star power to her clients' events. Major clients include The Massachusetts Conference for Women, Babson College, Ropes & Gray, Worcester Women's Leadership Conference, Wellesley College, Winchester Hospital/Lahey Health, Women's Bar Association and Foundation of Massachusetts, Yankee Dental Congress, Foundation for Business Equity, League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, Goulston & Storrs Counsellors at Law, College of The Holy Cross, MassChallenge, Women in Technology International, Colwen Hotels, Regis College, Bryant University Women's Summit, MetroWest Conference for Women and many more. She's a member of The WIN Lab Coaching Circle at Babson College, the Innovation Women Speakers Bureau, and the GDA Speakers Bureau. Kim is widely known as a powerhouse problem solver, kick-a** content creator, and a hilarious humorist. When she's not working, Kim has been known to take off her signature heels only to hit the slopes or the golf course…that is when she's not singing with her band! Ways to connect with Kim: WEBSITE: www.milesinheels.com TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/kim_miles_surviving_the_big_c_conformity LINKEDIN: Kim Miles/Miles in Heels Productions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-miles-00342294/ INSTAGRAM: @Kimmilesinheels: https://www.instagram.com/kimmilesinheels/ FB: Miles in Heels Productions/Kim Miles: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miles-In-Heels-Productions/752242571474563 TWITTER: @KimMilesinHeels: https://twitter.com/kimmilesinheels YOUTUBE: Miles in Heels Productions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTD-99e7kYl1byWqSMzQVkw?view_as=subscriber About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes **Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. **Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi once again. And yes. And well. Hi there, too. You too. And hi to everyone listening. Welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're glad you're here. Today, we get to visit with Kim Miles. And Kim has a company with a very clever name. And I'm gonna let her tell you because I don't want to spoil it. And she has a lot of interesting stories to tell. She's a very creative individual by any standard. And I really am glad that you're going to spend some time with us today. So welcome aboard, Kim. **Kim Miles ** 01:52 No, I feel honored. Thank you. It was really so great to get to know you on our initial call. And it's just been fun learning about you and and accessiBe ever since. So I'm happy to be here. Thanks for having me. **Michael Hingson ** 02:05 Yeah, one of the things that we do for those who may not really have caught on over the last number of episodes is before we do a podcast, I love to get a chance to meet virtually in person, whoever is going to come on the podcast because it's great to get to know them and for them to get to know me and make sure we're all comfortable with the podcast, which is as you all know, a conversation. And so Kim and I connected and here we are. So I'm very glad you're here. And I expect that we will have fun today. I agree. I agree. And you are in Boston, and what's the temperature back there? **Kim Miles ** 02:41 We cannot seem to get out of our own way. We have literally we had the most glorious Memorial Day weekend, which we don't typically have. So that was a surprise. It was absolute perfection. And then ever since then we've really been it's been cold here. Everybody's been joking around that they put away their winter coats far too early. And so we are really hovering in the 50s and 60s here where we're trying desperately to warm up. So we were praying for warmer weather, but it'll come it'll come and then we'll be complaining. It's too hot. We're now trying England. We're never happy in New England. **Michael Hingson ** 03:13 You know, it's not just New England. I am fascinated when I listen to weather prognosticators like out here. When it's really hot, of course, we have greater chances of fires wildfires, right used to be called forest fires. But now Smokey Bear calls them wildfires, anyway, whatever. But the the issue is that when it's really hot, the whole Southern California area is much more susceptible to fires. And so now, we have also primarily had much cooler weather, it's going to get up to 72. Today, they say it's 67 outside right now and it's about 1135 in the morning. But the thing is that what people have been complaining about the weather people is the May gray in the June gloom. You know, they're complaining about that every single weather forecast I always hear about the May gray or the June Gloom is still with us. The Marine layers there, we're not getting the sun. But you are absolutely right. What's going to happen is once it starts to really heat up, then they're going to complain about it being too hot and the chance of fires. There's no pleasing them and they teach us all that which is unfortunate. **Kim Miles ** 04:29 Well, I don't know if you know the saying but if you live in New England and you don't like the weather, just wait a minute, it'll change. **Michael Hingson ** 04:36 I lived in with her for three years and spent a lot of time in the Boston area. So I understand, ya know, how **Kim Miles ** 04:42 do we know exactly. **Michael Hingson ** 04:44 New Englanders are very opinionated. I remember a couple of times. At the beginning of baseball season the Red Sox lost the first game of the season. And the immediate thing I started hearing from everyone is wait till next year. **Kim Miles ** 04:57 Well, here's what the old adage says As though the seasons are not one in April, but they are last in April. So if you don't have a strong start in April, you're likely doomed. Of course, crazier things have happened. But that is the old adage. And yeah, we were very spoiled here in Boston, I have to say I have a conversation with a friend of mine who lives out out west and, and he's always saying, Do you know do you know lucky you guys aren't you know, spoiled you guys are that you have a team in every sport to look forward to. And I realize we're spoiled. I understand that completely. But it's, you know, when you're a born and bred New Englander, you get used to it. And you know, we have high standards for sports teams, I suppose. **Michael Hingson ** 05:40 Or at least, or maybe lower high standards for fans. It's hard to say **Kim Miles ** 05:47 to Shay, **Michael Hingson ** 05:49 I remember when Steve Grogan was the quarterback for the Patriots. And people didn't like him. And they actually booed him off the field one game, which was, I thought a little bit amazing. I heard of that concept before, but never actually saw it. But of course, I also was back in Boston living there. When Michael Rooney ruzi. Oni and the Olympic team in 1981. Hockey against the Russians. **Kim Miles ** 06:15 Yes, that was yeah, that's if you've ever seen the movie. That movie is such an amazing, you know, a such an amazing movie. The story of it is it's one of the greats, it's one of the one of the sports greats. **Michael Hingson ** 06:27 Yeah, well, and by any standard it is, by any standard, any standard. That is it was great. And it was wonderful. And that was the year I think they also introduced first night in Boston. And he and I think some of the team made an appearance at a couple of the subway stations. So it was kind of fun. **Kim Miles ** 06:48 That's back in the day. That's what in the **Michael Hingson ** 06:51 day, right? Yeah, back in the day. Well, tell us a little bit about you, maybe the the younger kid growing up and all that. And let's see how we get to where we are now. **Kim Miles ** 07:01 Absolutely. Well, I think that that's always the question, right? How is it that you did get to where you are now it's always or you hope that it's an interesting story? I think in my case that it is **Michael Hingson ** 07:10 much, much, much less how not only how you get there, but where are you? No, that's okay, go ahead. **Kim Miles ** 07:15 Exactly. Well, you know, for me, I've always been a very, very creative kid, I was always a very creative person, I was always the one who gravitated toward theater and music, I've been singing my whole life. And I definitely, you know, have a huge appreciation for the arts, and sports, but definitely for the arts. And, you know, all through high school I sang with, you know, state choirs, and I was on stage with all my performances. And when I went and lived in Manhattan after I graduated, I joined a very large chorus there, which was a very renowned chorus in New York, it was a Greek Orthodox choir. And that was a beautiful, beautiful thing. And every step of my, I would say, of my life, there's always been something creative going on. So much so that I went to school specifically for television, radio and film production. That is, I went to Syracuse University at the Newhouse School of Communications. And I graduated with a television, radio and film production degree. And so for me, you know, my my final exams or putting together and producing television shows and writing scripts and producing CDs, I'm sure that there are a lot of younger people will be listening to this and not remembering what CDs are, but gotten deeper, the hot technology, you know, so those were my final exams. And when I, when I graduated, I drove straight to New York City from Syracuse, the same week, I graduated. And I was trying desperately to get a job in what for me felt was my goal, which was my ideal job. I because I loved sports and grew up so much with sports, I really wanted to do what, what I call sports package production. So if you ever watch any of the, you know, any of the championship games, or if you watch the Olympics, they always do human interest stories on the athletes, there's always a story behind the athlete. And so or story behind the team, right, or how the team got to where they are. So those packages that we call them, somebody has to produce those, somebody has to write the scripts and edit the footage and pick the music. And that was the stuff that I love to do. It's kind of funny now, if you think now, everybody has access to that on their iPhone, right? So in their own hand, they can edit a story, they can edit a reel on Instagram, they can make their own little movie on their phone, but back in the day, you know, that was something a bit more a bit more specific to the industry. And so that's what I really wanted to do. And that was back in in the 90s and And I, I had interviews at the NBA, I wanted to work at the NBA. And even back in the 90s, they didn't really hire a lot of women so. So I was a professional waitress for a while, until I got my big break. And I finally got a job with a couple of different commercial production companies. And some of their clients were Burger King, and Lancome. And so I watched these people make these commercials that you would see on TV. And then I got a job working for a management company, who was a manager for a lot of very famous comedians. And those comedians were very unhappy people, it was a very interesting job, because it was a very sort of, it kind of gave me an introduction to like the dark underbelly of the business. And I realized very quickly that that was not really for me. So a friend of mine, actually acknowledged something in me that I didn't see in myself. But she said, you know, Kim, you're such a people person. And you're great with people and people really respond to you, you really should try your hand at sales. And so I actually pivoted to a very, very long and lucrative career in technology sales in Manhattan. And I was doing that up until 911, which is something of course, you and I have in common. We've talked a lot about that. And, of course, your story is profound, and everybody has their story. And I work down there as well. And we've shared those stories. But it was time for me to go home after 911. And so I came back to Boston. And when I came back to Boston, I actually was trying to figure out what I wanted to do when I grew up. And so I was meeting with different people and having different cups of coffee. And my father came to me one day, and he said, you know, Kim, I think you should meet this gentleman that I just met, he was an accountant. And he now is a financial advisor, and he works for this life insurance company, I think you should have a cup of coffee with him. And I looked at my father and I said, Dad, I'm your only daughter due to me. I don't I don't know how it is that you want me to go sell life insurance. But here I am 20 years later, and I've been a very successful financial advisor for 20 years for the same company. And I love what I do. But that creative side of me, has always been with me and has always been the kind of thing where I, you know, wanted it to be a part of my life. And so nine years ago, I launched my production company, miles in hills productions. And that was really born out of something very specific, which was I was volunteering my time and my efforts for my local Chamber of Commerce. And I was doing all sorts of event production for them and raising them all sorts of money. And after doing that, for them on a volunteer basis for 10 years, I realized that I could put my own moniker on my talents and offer my talents and my services to lots of different organizations and companies. And so nine years ago, miles in heels was born. And so I run my two businesses side by side, which makes me a bit of a unicorn, using my right brain and my left brain on, on off on all facets. And so that's where, you know, the creative side, me gets to come in, and I get to play and do what I like to do through miles and hills productions. Cool. **Michael Hingson ** 13:27 Well, a question that I have, going back to what you talked about earlier regarding the whole concept of producing the information for athletes and so on. Do you produce those into they oftentimes just sit in the can waiting for someone to come along? Who needs them? Or usually just produce them when they're needed? **Kim Miles ** 13:55 Are you talking about me specifically what I produce for my clients? Are you talking about the people who work in the industry for the athletes? I'm thinking **Michael Hingson ** 14:01 in general does does a lot of that stuff get produced in advance? And then it sits until it's needed? Or do you? You anyone? **Kim Miles ** 14:09 No, I think that those are very specific asks, right, there's usually a very specific initiative that they're producing those four, I certainly know that in the case with my clients where we're producing a package for something very specific, we're trying to promote an an event or there's some sort of a milestone that they're trying to promote. But in the case of athletes, those are very much. Those are very timely, right, those things that are going on right in the moment. Right. So case in point right now we're in the NBA Finals, and you know, there are a lot of really wonderful human interest stories about how those two teams got there. As far as you know, Miami right now, those were they were the eighth seed, so they weren't really expected to do as well as they've done in the NBA Finals. They beat the Celtics. So, you know, number two seed, we weren't happy about that. The point is, is that they're they're definitely going out and they're producing packages that are timely and germane. to what's going on right now, for sure. Now, I **Michael Hingson ** 15:02 know in the case of obituaries, and so on, it's a little different animal, and I'm sure they do a lot of preparation. And if someone happens to pass, it's amazing how fast that gets up, they must have a lot of that already done and stored away and ready to **Kim Miles ** 15:15 technology today, what's amazing is how accessible footage is. Right? So think about the statisticians who are commenting during the game. So these commentators who are calling the game or you know, you're, you're listening to these people, they've got people feeding those stats, right? You're right. You know, it's amazing what technology can do, you can bring up that information and those stats at the drop of a hat. So be able to get that footage, it's just that those people who are in production, like myself, it's poring over that footage. And you know, that's the really sort of, that's the cumbersome part of it. It's like it's a labor of love, but you have to pour over that sort of information and that, that, that footage to get the right footage, and then string it all **Michael Hingson ** 15:59 together. And it's so much easier today, to do that and to edit it and to produce something that is we're seeing because our whole world of technology has made that a lot easier. I know, when I worked in radio, back in college, which goes back to the 70s when you wanted to edit something you cut and spliced tape, and I was never a great splicer. But now of course, with digital audio editors, it's amazing. **Kim Miles ** 16:30 Well, just again, back to my original point, which is I'm floored by what you can accomplish on your iPhone. I mean, it you know, you can master some significant editing on your iPhone, and they're always changing the technology up. So yeah, I mean, it's, it's, it's, it's definitely a lot easier to do. And the technology has come so so far. So but you know, creating those stories, I think that really, the editing has tons to do with it. The music that is chosen the vibe, the scripting, but it's the storytelling. Everybody loves to hear stories, that's what they relate to, and you more than anybody with your amazing book and your amazing story, you know, people gravitate towards storytelling, and that's what ends up resonating with them. And that's that that stories become long lasting for them. And it's the same in sports, it's same in the arts, it's the same anywhere. So **Michael Hingson ** 17:22 it is the same anywhere. And you know, any really good salesperson is all about telling stories. **Kim Miles ** 17:30 They're, they're about telling stories, and they're also about, you know, being really relatable. You know, for me, the reason why I have had such a wonderful career, both in technology sales and in the financial services industry, is not necessarily because I'm the smartest person in the room. It's because I know about relationship building, and relationship cementing and about relationship selling. And think about yourself as a consumer, right? If you are having an experience that you're not enjoying, how many times have you gone on to maybe work with somebody else, whether it's door or on the phone, or whatever. I mean, that's just sort of a fact of life. And I feel that when the relationship is cemented first, and that trust is built, and of course, you have to be smart. But I think that that's the foundation first. And then the the sort of the acumen comes almost second in a way. **Michael Hingson ** 18:24 And you also have to be honest and straightforward. And not mislead, especially when you're in sales, which all too often happens. The the best again, the best salespeople are people who are honest about what they have, what they do and what they can do, and not new for a particular customer. Well, it only **Kim Miles ** 18:43 takes one bad experience for somebody to be soured on something, right. So a lot of times people are so in my financial services practice, somebody will come to me and they'll say, you know, I haven't had the best experience with financial advisors in the past. And my job is to change that for them. I want them to have a good experience. I want them to feel good about the planning that they're doing for themselves, their businesses, their families. But it's the same thing. When I work with my clients with miles and hills productions. Let's say that they had a terrible experience running an event once and now they're hiring me to come in and help them run an event. I want that experience to change them. I want them to have a different experience altogether. And I want them to have a completely positive taste in their mouth. I don't want them to have a negative taste in their mouth. That's part of my job. You know, so I agree it only takes one bad apple to spoil the bunch. And fortunately, **Michael Hingson ** 19:30 it does and in and it only takes one mistake on the part of a salesperson to lose that relationship because we're so geared toward not necessarily trusting that it tends to be a challenge to **Kim Miles ** 19:46 Yeah, I mean, this is a tough time to live in. I mean, let's talk about the fact that there's a lot of mistrust that's being sort of spread and perpetuated. And while social media can be bought The blessing and a curse. Unfortunately, sometimes technology can work against us where, you know, sometimes misinformation is what is being put forth. And so it's getting harder and harder, especially with AI to discern what is accurate and truthful and real. And those can be some scary things. So, you know, in terms of something that I hold to the highest esteem is, is integrity, right, and honesty, and and, you know, I only have this one reputation. And so it means everything to me to make sure that I'm protecting it. And to make sure that, as my mother always said, if you if you always do the right thing, you never have to wonder if you did the right thing. I live by that so **Michael Hingson ** 20:46 well. And that makes perfect sense. If you always do the right thing, you never have to worry about doing the right thing, which makes a lot of sense. How did you come up with the name miles in heels productions? **Kim Miles ** 21:00 Well, you know, after having done so much work, like I said, on a volunteer basis for one particular organization. And when I wanted to put forth my own company and put my own stamp on things and really go out to other organizations, I needed something that was going to really encapsulate for me, what I'm all about what I'm known for, and really what I stand for. And so for me, I have a complete, as you can see right here, and those watching my little magic red shoe, I mean, I have a complete shoe obsession, I'm known for my shoes, they are my favorite accessory in the whole world. And so I really became synonymous with my shoe collection. And so the fact that my last name is Miles, thanks to my husband. You know, walking a mile in heels, is a great metaphor for life, and for women who are doing things outstanding every day, and sometimes having to try a little bit harder as a female. And so for me, miles in heels was it was actually the first name, I thought that it wasn't even hard, it was something that just kind of really came to me and putting my talents and skills in my offerings under the umbrella of a production company just made sense, because I do wear a lot of different hats for my clients when it comes to miles and hills productions. And so having that global umbrella of a production company just made sense for me, but miles in heels was just an obvious choice. And it was it came to me quickly, and it stuck. So **Michael Hingson ** 22:29 and it makes perfect sense. Especially the way you explain it. So what's the company logo? **Kim Miles ** 22:36 Well, the company logo is actually two high heeled shoes facing each other forming the shape of an M. So it's, it's trademarked. And it was one of the first things I did because I was not willing to part with that my genius brand strategists who's a dear dear friend of mine, she and I worked on the brand from day one. And she's the person who you know, has helped me bring my brand to life. And so yeah, my logo is very, very, very representative wholeheartedly and comprehensively of who I am and what my company is. **Michael Hingson ** 23:11 So you are still doing financial advising well, also operating miles in heels productions. **Kim Miles ** 23:18 Yeah, I have to tell you. So you know, my 20 years of being a financial advisor has given me incredible business acumen in order to be able to run my businesses. And you know, when you are a financial advisor, you really are running your own business. And so it was, I don't want to say it was easy to launch a second business, but I certainly knew what I was doing. And I've been very fortunate in the respect that I am somebody who's highly motivated, highly, highly organized, and definitely can, you know, wear both hats simultaneously, they complement each other really beautifully. And I feel very blessed that I'm able to fashion my day and my week and my month and my year, the way I need to to be able to accommodate both my businesses, and it's just been for the past nine years. It's been such a beautiful experience. And both of them, both of the businesses help each other. And I'm really proud to have been able to sustain my business for 20 years and launch new business at the same time. **Michael Hingson ** 24:16 When you're running the business, especially miles and hills productions. What are some of the most fun projects and the most fun things that you've done? And why are they kind of more fun to do than other things? **Kim Miles ** 24:30 That's a great question. I mean, for me, I get incredibly jazzed about first of all, I love I love connecting people, right? So my Twitter handle is serial connector and shoe collector. I really love bringing people together in a convivial atmosphere. I love connecting people I love mentoring people, lifting people up, helping people and collaborating with people. So one of my favorite things to do And it's certainly what I'm probably the most known for, is when organizations or companies are coming to me in two different elements, the first element they'll come to me with is, Can we've been running this event, this fundraiser, this gala, this banquet, this business conference, we've been running this for the past, you know, 1015 20 years. And it's been great. But we recognize that we need to evolve, we need to really add a little bit of life to, to this and have a new spin on it, we'd like you to come in and really resurrect this event. So I'd love to get in there, get my hands dirty, and everything from ideation to execution, in terms of concept, branding, a list talent, how we're going to market the event, how we're going to raise money for the event, all of that strategy I love. The second way a client will come to me is that they'll say that they have an idea for an event, but they don't know how to go about bringing it to fruition. And so again, getting in on that ground floor and bringing all my areas of expertise. I just really love when the end result is you got you know, 200 500,000 people in a room, and they're all coming together for a common purpose for a common gathering. And they leave better than when they came, right. That's my biggest reward. They come to that event. They say things like, that was the most special fundraiser I've been to that was the most fun, I met the best people. I felt great when I left I you know, moving people, and it's like storytelling, right? Having them leave and feel differently than when they came in or started. Is my goal as an event strategist. **Michael Hingson ** 26:39 Now you call yourself an event strategist? How is that different than event planning? as it were? **Kim Miles ** 26:45 Yeah, that's a great question. And it's one that I'm constantly explaining, because it's so critical. So I do call my cellphone event strategist and an executive producer. And the reason why that's different than an event planner, is because I actually have to hire event planners for my event. So event planners really usually focus on things like catering and lighting and linens and, you know, bartending services and things of that nature. For me. I'm really the event strategist and the executive producer event, I'm really talking about what is the messaging of this event? What is our goal with this event? Are we fundraising? How do we structure our sponsorship opportunities? How do what do you what do you want the messaging to be to your attendees? What kind of speakers are we going to get? What kind of ageless talent do we have to get? How do we get people to sign up for this event, and again, leave them feeling better than when they came. So I'm really digging in at a completely different level than an event planner. And as I said, at the top of the hour, you know, I'm a bit of a unicorn in this space, because people hire me for both my business acumen and my creative side, because both sides of my brain are working at the same time, all the time. And so I'm not just a creative, I'm paying attention to margins, I'm paying attention to strategy. I'm paying attention to branding and content creation for my clients. So there's a lot more that goes into it than, you know, simply making the room look pretty event planners are necessary and critical. I'm not at all dismissing or diminishing what they do, I need them. I need fantastic event planners to come into my event and help me create an amazing environment. So I hire event planners to come in as part of my event strategy to create the vibe that I need for my clients. **Michael Hingson ** 28:28 At the same time, you're as you said, or as Emeril Lagasse would say, kicking it up a notch. And you are, you are enhancing the event. And I'm sure that one of the most gratifying things for you is when someone comes up to you after an event and says we've never had an event like this here. Before. **Kim Miles ** 28:50 That we'll QUESTION I mean, unequivocally, you know, and I'm proud to say that at all of my events, somebody has always come up to me after factory scouting after the fact. And they've said, I saw you, you know, on stage, you were emceeing this event, or I noticed that you produce this event and I had such a good time at that event. We want to work with you for this event for the same kind of magic or when it comes to fundraising. I think one of the things I'm most proud of is that I can unequivocally say that for all the clients who hire me, even if they're paying me my fee, when it comes to fundraising, I am instilling practices and strategies for them where they are absolutely knocking their fundraising goals out of the park. And for a lot of my fundraising clients that I work with, we have consistently over the past nine years, raised more money each year from working with me than the year prior. And that's something I'm incredibly proud of, because the the causes that I work with are incredibly worthy. And fundraising means everything to them. It's how they keep their lights on. It's how they tell they help their clients. So for me, that's one of the biggest compliments. So Are **Michael Hingson ** 29:52 most of the events that you do with more not for profits doing fundraising do you do events for or work with corporations on internal meetings and so on that they might produce **Kim Miles ** 30:04 all of the above. It's not, it's not limited, it really isn't limited. You know, I love to come in when it's a business kickoff meeting. And, you know, case in point, I came into a law firm, sort of when we were just coming out of COVID, you know, just really coming out of COVID. And they really needed to get people excited about coming back into the office. And so we did an onsite for them. And it really got people more comfortable and more excited about coming back. But, you know, nonprofits and fundraising is an arena, that's very dear to my heart. For me, I have to be, I have to be excited, or the cause has to align with me as a person. You know, there have been clients who have approached me in the past and have wanted to hire me, but I knew in my gut that maybe it just wasn't the right fit or great fit. And so, you know, you politely decline. But for the most part, I just really enjoy being able to work on things that get me excited, or that I'm excited about the cause. Yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 31:06 How about doing virtual events? Have you done many of those? Or is that a, I assume it's somewhat of a different animal, because you're not necessarily doing the same kind of contact when everyone is in the room? But do you? Do you do many? Or have you done many virtual events? And how do those work out? **Kim Miles ** 31:22 I love this question, I have to say that when COVID hit and it was 2020, and we all pivoted to the world of virtual, I had one of my most banner years in 2020, because I had to scramble to learn about virtual production, like everybody else. But everybody else needed to hire somebody at the helm, to be able to continue to do their fundraising to continue to do their events, because the world didn't stop as we saw. And so we needed to move forward. And so I was hired by all sorts of organizations to pivot to help them with virtual events. And it was a skill that I took up very, very quickly. And I aligned myself with the right technology partners, which I'm, you know, I still work to, to this day. So I always say that, you know, my company specializes in event strategy and an executive production for live virtual and hybrid events, because still to this day, there are people who are still putting on hybrid components to their to their events. **Michael Hingson ** 32:19 Do you think that will continue? Or do you think if COVID doesn't come back, we're going to kind of forget about the whole concept of hybrid **Kim Miles ** 32:25 COVID is coming back, it's already back in China, it's on its way, there's no question about another wave. So I think COVID is something we're always going to live with. What I think has changed profoundly in the marketplace is that I think people are adjusting to the levels of productivity, of being able to do things in a hybrid fashion, and that companies are excited about the fact that they have a broader reach now that they have a virtual component that they can rely on so that they can reach more people to offer a hybrid offering. I don't think it's going away. I think that it sort of depends on what the mission and the goal is for that particular event or organization. So I think that it's not going away, will it be as prominent, perhaps not. But I think it's hard where we've gone, where the pendulum has swung that way. And you've given that offering, it's a little bit harder to go back the other way and to leave that offering off the table. Especially if you've expanded your audience, you don't want to alienate those people that you've you know, that you've opened your your world up to. **Michael Hingson ** 33:29 Yeah, I know, for me, as a speaker, I have a challenge with doing virtual events, although I love doing them. It certainly is convenient. But the challenge is that as I am speaking, I don't get some of the same input that I get when I'm in a room with a live audience. If I say something, and I've worked on speeches, so I know what typically to expect from an audience when I make a particular statement or lead them down a particular path to get to a particular place. And when I can hear those reactions, it helps and I don't get that information. When I do a virtual presentation. And I'm sure there are equivalents for people who can see the screens as well, you're not going to see the same stuff. But having done so many presentations live, I can pretty much tell by working with the people who are coordinating the event, I can get a pretty good idea of what the audience is going to be like. So doing a virtual event doesn't scare me or bother me at all. **Kim Miles ** 34:38 Well, it does a very interesting point. There is nothing that's ever going to replace the energy that you can feed off of being on stage and being in front of a live audience. And myself being a speaker like yourself and also being an at premiere emcee. There's nothing that's going to to replace that Right, I will tell you that one of my one of my favorite stories, and it was really, it was one of the most fun challenges and adventures. in the thick of COVID, one of my biggest clients, we had an alias comedian, who was the the guest of honor. And we were fundraising and I ran a live auction, over zoom, what wasn't zoom, it was another platform, but I was running a live auction to raise money. And there was a lag time between the time that the bids are coming in and between the time that I was seeing that, and so that challenge, like you're saying about that direct feedback, and that direct impact, it's a very real thing. For me when I'm emceeing an event, or if I'm speaking like yourself, the energy is a huge component. So the biggest thing for me that happened in COVID was, I was selected to do a TEDx talk, right when COVID hit, and so they pushed us off for a year. But as it turns out, I did my TEDx talk. However, unlike most TEDx talks, which are in front of a live audience, my TEDx talk was recorded in a studio. So I had a very unique and different TEDx experience. I wouldn't trade it for the world. But it was a very different experience, because I did not have the live audience feed and feel and energy like you're talking about, and it makes a difference. There's no question. **Michael Hingson ** 36:27 Well, it does make a difference. But it isn't necessarily a bad thing. **Kim Miles ** 36:30 No, no, I think it's, you have to learn how to adapt. If you're a business owner, you always have to learn how to adapt. And so in 2020, I learned how to adapt. And that's what I did. And now I'm proud to be able to say that I can offer people live virtual or hybrid events, and there's nothing we can't do for them. I've got the right technology partners, and I'm not fearful, you know, you have to learn how to adapt. And that's what you did. Yeah, **Michael Hingson ** 36:56 you know, for me not seeing the audience is not even relevant, because as we just discussed, if I'm doing a live presentation, I get to hear a lot and probably even, perhaps hear some things that someone looking at the audience might not see in the same way. But by the same token, like you, it's all about feeling the energy. And so when you're doing it, virtually, you don't feel the same kind of energy. But if you've done enough talks, you ought to be able to figure out how to do a speech and make it meaningful and just as relevant. And I think I've been pretty successful at that. And it's a lot of fun to do. **Kim Miles ** 37:40 You feel that your senses are heightened in terms of feeling that energy, because obviously, you know, you don't you don't see the audience, but you do feel that there's a there's like an even higher level of vibration of energy for you, especially, **Michael Hingson ** 37:54 only if I learned to, to look for it and and receive it, it isn't necessarily because of being blind, because that doesn't, in of itself, change senses. But as a speaker, you know, you know very well, what you do is you use all the skills that you have. And so for me, learning to pick up that energy, whatever it is, is very important. And I think that I probably pick up some different cues than you might, but we we both end up at the same place. Pretty much. **Kim Miles ** 38:31 Yeah. Which is what a great storyteller does, which is **Michael Hingson ** 38:35 exactly what a great storyteller does, I have had in my life. Two speeches that I thought didn't go very well. And both of them, as it turns out, although I didn't have enough information in advance about the audiences. And both of them were too small service clubs in my local area. So we didn't even get money for it. But that's okay. It was a it was a service. But as it turns out, in one case, most of the people couldn't even hear very well. They weren't Deaf people, they were seniors, but they seem not to be able to pick up on what was being said. And the other one was somewhat similar. It wasn't necessarily seniors, but I never did quite figure out what their priorities were. They wanted me to come in and talk about a couple of specific subjects, and I did, but they seem to be off in another world somewhere. But basically, that doesn't happen very often, which is of course, very helpful. **Kim Miles ** 39:37 I think your job or our job as speakers are and highly sought out speakers. And the reason why people hire us to speak is because we do have a good command on the audience. We're taking them on a journey and you know, if they've if they've seen you speak before or if somebody is recommending you that they've heard you speak before they walked away having felt something so that's why they're there. Going back to you is because they, they know you can kind of portray that energy. So, you know, it's just because people are great practitioners does not make them great speakers, you know, oh, yeah, yeah, I mean, you know, with my clients that the, they'll say, Okay, we want to have this person speak. And I'll say, Listen, we need to know that these people can capture the audience, it's very important just because they're brilliant. And they're the leader in their field does not necessarily make them either an entertaining or a great speaker. And that's a huge thing. That's something that's really important, especially when you're trying to put together a killer conference or killer business meeting. You got to you got to make sure that these people can get up there and hold the audience. **Michael Hingson ** 40:42 And the more you speak, the more you get to learn about different kinds of audiences. And so, in theory, if you really practice analyzing what you do, the better you will be at holding audiences even in new and unexpected ways and unexpected places. Indeed, yes, I remember, well, my late the last speech I gave, actually, technically, the second to the last speech, they were two days apart, was at the convention of Headstart, you know, for children, the National Head Start Association convention, and I was invited to come by somebody who would have become speak at a school district in Michigan when she was there. And then her husband invited me to come and speak, actually at Freddie Mac, as well. But then this, this came along, and she convinced people that I could probably hold the audience reasonably well, to be polite about it. I think she was much stronger in her words than that. But anyway, so we did the speech. There were 3000 people there. Wow. And some people would say, Aren't you scared of 3000? People? No, my largest speech was a bout a six minute presentation to a church service for 6000 people just after September 11. So 3000 didn't bother me. But anyway, what was really a great honor and pleasure for me was, we got a standing ovation at the end. Wow. Which was was a lot of fun. **Kim Miles ** 42:15 I think what you're saying is super important, right? There's different ways that people let you know, as a speaker, that you've that what you've said, has resonated with them. And, you know, I'm always moved, when I hear from somebody that I don't know at all that will find me that will reach out to me on my social channels, or they'll email me or I've had people even call me before and they say you don't know me, I caught your podcast, I was in the audience, I read your, you know, your post, whatever it is. And if I, you know, connect on that kind of a level that moves somebody that much for them to reach out to me, then you know, you've done your job, right. And it's the same thing when you're live and with the audience. So, listen, there's never going to be a substitute for live and in person. But I'm glad that we've got tools so that there are substitutes for being live and in person because we need them. **Michael Hingson ** 43:06 Yeah, well, it's like, there's nothing like going to see a Broadway musical or a Broadway play on Broadway. Exactly. There's nothing like that at all. The energy is so different. It's all live. It's not like a movie or anything like that. And it's so wonderful to have had the opportunity to experience a bunch of those just like seeing a live concert. There's nothing like it. It's not the same when you're watching it on TV. It's different. Agreed. Well, how many TEDx talks have you given just the one or two? **Kim Miles ** 43:42 I've given I've given the one. It was incredible experience. It was a very profound. It was a profound time in my life. And it was also a very profound, cathartic moment. For me. I think, writing that TED X Talk was something that was one of the scarier things I've ever done, because it's actually a great story. I was I was working, I was working with one of my clients. Babson College here in Boston, which is the number one entrepreneurial school, and I do a lot of work with Babson. And I was I was speaking in front of a group of women. And I was telling my story. And this woman in the audience raised her hand and she said, Have you ever thought about giving a TED talk? And I laughed sort of out loud? And I said, Oh, gosh, no, I would be I would be terrible at that. I said, I don't think that that's really my, my jam. And she said, Oh, that's too bad. She said, Because I run the I run the TEDx Babson program, and I think you'd be really amazing at it. And so I laughed and I immediately said, Well, what I meant to say was, I would love to talk to duck. And as it turns out, I'm so glad that I did something that scared the most scared me the most, you know, they always say try something every day or every year that scares you the most. And that scared me the most because I, I am a much more unscripted person, I am a much more off the cuff type of person. I've done stand up comedy before. As I mentioned, I'm a performer, I'm a singer. So for me, things that are a little bit more unscripted feels slightly more natural for me. So the fact that this was pretty rigid and very scripted, and you have to follow a process, etc. It kind of terrified me. But it was one of the most profound experiences of my life. And I loved it so much that I then started to work with the TEDx team at Babson and I wrote their speaker handbook for them. And I just like to give back to them because it was just a truly truly profound experience. For me, **Michael Hingson ** 45:47 I find my strong suit is when a talk isn't necessarily scripted, mainly, because when I go to different places, I like to get there before my talk, and maybe hear people before me and get to meet more of the audience. And the advantage of that is, I work stuff into the talk right up until, and even during the time that I speak, something will come into my brain that says this needs to be said, much less with the event planners have already in requested be included if there are any messaging things, and so on. But it's so much fun, because that's what the audience really is going to relate to. If you're just up there reading a speech, dude, I can relate. Yeah, no, **Kim Miles ** 46:33 listen, I am anti PowerPoint, I am anti cue cards, I am anti anything, I love to just be able to be off the cuff. And obviously I know enough of my stuff to be able to get there confidently and the talk but but the TEDx thing was something that was very unique. And like I said, I wasn't in front of a live audience where most people are for their talks, I would like to do it again, because I would like the experience of doing it in front of a live audience. So I would, I want to apply again to another TEDx talk. And I would like to have the full the full package experience. Next time, **Michael Hingson ** 47:08 I had a speech that I was scheduled to do, it was set up by a speaker's bureau. And they told me what the audience was, what the organization was, and all sorts of stuff, I got there only to find out that the speaker, Bureau representative had no clue. And it was totally different than what I had come expecting to do. Unfortunately, what this organization was about was also something else that I had experience with. So I had 15 minutes to change on the fly. And that's why I love to have the ability to be a lot more flexible, and it makes for a much better speech. **Kim Miles ** 47:41 Absolutely. **Michael Hingson ** 47:42 I agree. I agree. So it makes it a lot of fun. What's for you, what would you say, is one of the most unique factors that people encounter when they work with you. **Kim Miles ** 47:56 I mean, for me, you know it again, I'm definitely a unicorn in my industry because of my ability to use both sides of my brain simultaneously. My business acumen and my creative side, most people who are creatives are exactly that they're creatives, they're not great at the business acumen side, and vice versa. And for me, I'm incredibly strong in both areas. And I know that and that is what makes me special. So I know that that's a very unique factor when people work for me. But I think that the other thing that unequivocally goes along with working with me is my sense of humor and keeping things really fun and keeping things really enjoyable. The process is enjoyable, I mean, having a sense of humor and infusing my humor in things appropriately. Of course, the way that I work with my clients, you know, when they're having a good time, we all are having a good time, and there's success across the board. So it's definitely a combination of my business acumen and my creative, my creativity, and also just bringing my sense of humor, whether it be to the stage or to the content that I'm helping them create, or, you know, just making them feel more at ease about the process. **Michael Hingson ** 49:08 Yeah, having a sense of humor is really important. I've heard people say, as a professional speaker, you should start off with a joke. And, you know, I certainly find that there are times when having humor upfront actually helps break through to the audience, but there are ways to do it. **Kim Miles ** 49:30 There well you have to do it appropriately. I mean, you know, I I have a history in performance I have a background and performance I have I'm no stranger to a stranger does stranger to a sage doesn't bother me or scare me. I've done stand up comedy when I lived in New York and you know, I write the way that I sort of speak and talk and so but you have to do it. You have to do it appropriately. I mean there there are appropriate times for it. And then there are appropriate times for when you need to be He, you know, you're gonna read the room. That's what I say, gotta read, how to read the **Michael Hingson ** 50:04 bottom read the room. Absolutely. One of the favorite things that I like to start with, especially if there is any kind of a disabilities component, but even not necessarily with that I love to start by saying, want to do a little bit of market surveying. And I'll ask a few questions like, Do you know any blind people? And you know, any number of questions like that three or four questions. And one of three things happens, people, when I asked questions raised their hands, some people applauded, or most people applauded. And I have the person who introduced me stay up on the stage, so I can get that sense of it. But the last question, especially when I know that some people are raising their hands, the last question is, so do you really think it's a bright idea that when a blind speaker asks you a question that you respond by raising your hand, and it that has so often just drawn people in it's so much fun, because they know they're dealing with **Kim Miles ** 51:03 a person? Yeah, you break the ice that way that that's brilliant. I love that. **Michael Hingson ** 51:07 Yeah. And it's, it's a lot of fun to do. And again, my belief is I don't talk to an audience, I talk with an audience. **Kim Miles ** 51:18 One of my early taglines in my business was, it's a conversation, not a presentation. And I feel really strongly about that. I mean, everything that I do is, as I said, I really enjoyed trying to create convivial atmosphere is for my clients, and for myself and putting other people at ease. And, you know, it's, it's about the conversation, and it's about listening. It's about really, you know, engaging, and I agree with you, you're not talking at the audience, you're talking with them. I agree with you wholeheartedly. **Michael Hingson ** 51:49 And I love it, when there is a chance at the end of his speech doesn't always happen. But at the end of the speech, where we can have q&a. And of course, if there is time for q&a, is getting people to ask questions, because people tend to be so shy, and getting people to actually open up and ask questions. And even though I'll say there is absolutely no question in the world that's off limits. It still takes a while. And actually, I've got a favorite story about that, which is that I spoke talking about keeping an audience's attention. I spoke at a school in elementary school in San Francisco, K through six. And the teacher said, now you can only talk for about 10 or 15 minutes, you're not going to hold these kids attentions. And I said, okay, and 45 minutes later, I opened it up for questions. How are you not gonna want to listen to somebody who's standing up there talking to you with a dog? Right, man? So anyway, open it up for questions. And a young man, third grade, a guy, of course, gets up. And his question was, and this is why I tell the story, because I say no questions off limits. How do blind people have sex? **Kim Miles ** 53:03 In the third grade? Yep. God bless. **Michael Hingson ** 53:07 I know. And you know, so I said, Look, no CIA interrogator is going to be able to ask a tougher question than that. But my response immediately was, it just popped into my head the same way everyone else does. And if you want to know more, go ask your parents. I'm not done. **Kim Miles ** 53:22 That's a very good answer. Well played, well played. **Michael Hingson ** 53:28 Yeah. It's a lot of fun. And, you know, when I start to tell that kind of a story, people will start to open up and ask questions. And so it's, it's a lot of fun and interacting with an audience is always fun. Of course, after speaking, oftentimes, we'll go out into the lobby and sell thunder dog. And I've got my best sales rep with me, the dog, Alamo who's a black lab. So I'll take his harness off, tie him to one of the legs on the table where we're selling books. And he is out in front visiting with everybody. And of course, if they come to visit with him, then they have to buy a book anyway. And so he's a he's a great crowd drawer and a crowd pleaser by any standard. Everybody loves a dog, everybody, and you know what? He is discovered the law of maximum pet ability space. So he will lay down and stretch out every appendage as far as he can, in every direction to get as much interaction from people as possible, especially when it's kids. Smart boy. Oh, yeah. Most all of the guide dogs I've ever had have been very smart about doing that. But but they love it. And, you know, it makes him feel good that he gets to be a part of it and he gets a chance to relax and not be in the harness all the time. It's a level of trust, but it's really a lot of fun. Well, what's one thing you stand for in your life? **Kim Miles ** 54:53 I'd like to think that I stand for kindness. I think that I'm I'm sort of always amazed at how often kindness is forgotten or put last or ignored. And I think that in today's world, I think, personally, a lot of things could be dictated and solved, or heard a little bit more. Kindness was put toward the forefront of things. Yeah, I grew up in a very loving and kind home. And I care very deeply about family and friends. And I give back to my communities of people in organizations, I think, with kindness and integrity. And I don't know, I just, I think we've forgotten a little bit of kindness along the way. And I think that that's never lost on me. So I would, I would like to hope that I stand for kindness, I would like to help, **Michael Hingson ** 55:56 I would like to see us regain the art of conversation and listening and respecting other people's views. And of course, that's part of kindness also. But yeah, we just seem to forget all of that. **Kim Miles ** 56:12 I think we're just going through a weird shift, I think that there's there's a, there's sort of a perfect storm of things going on in our world between technology and, and, and the world itself, and, and economics and, you know, just sort of humanity itself. But here's where I get hopeful. As I mentioned before, I think that sometimes it can get a little scary, where social media can be so great and so harmful at the same time, every time I sort of kind of lose a little bit of hope, then I'll see something really promising on social media or on the news. And it just takes that one story about an act of a small act of kindness. Yeah, to kind of restore my faith, I've been the recipient of so many small acts of kindness that I really like to think that I, I love to put forth small acts of kindness, because you can really, you can change the trajectory of somebody's entire being with a small act of kindness. So I don't know, that's just always been really important to me. But it's always it's been taught to me by my by my family, my parents. So **Michael Hingson ** 57:28 I think we're best when we when we recognize that we're, we're here to serve others first. It isn't about me, it's about all of us. Well, I **Kim Miles ** 57:38 think it goes back to what my mother always said, if you do the right thing, you never have to wonder if you did the right thing. **Michael Hingson ** 57:43 So Right. We do have a moral compass, if we would only pay attention to it. **Kim Miles ** 57:48 Most of us do. I agree. I would say most of us do. Yes. What would **Michael Hingson ** 57:52 you advise for an entrepreneur starting out? Or what kind of advice do you have, that you would offer for, for people in business? Or just people in general? **Kim Miles ** 58:04 Well, without question, I mean, my biggest message to entrepreneurs, especially, but just people in general, your network is your net worth. I mean, I myself have built two very successful businesses, you know, absolutely on the merit and the cultivation, and the care that I've given to my network, and I, it's like a garden, right, I feed it, I tend it, I pay attention to it. And I listened to it. And, you know, when you give back to your network, you get a lot from your network. And so people have to really understand the power of their network and, and how to utilize their network the right way. I teach a curriculum on best practices in networking. And it's something that's a very popular curriculum that I get hired for, because I think that most people are inherently not great networkers. Back to one of your earlier points, I always talk about the fact that effective networking is, you know, 90% listening and 10% talking and I think people think it's the other way around. Yeah, and I'm not even talking about, like going to a networking event and sitting in a room and networking, I'm talking about how to look at your centers of influence in your internal network and using it for good for better to make a difference to make a change to propel yourself, to help yourself and to help others. So that for me would be my biggest message and to learn how to do that successfully, is I think the ticket to success. **Michael Hingson ** 59:37 So when you're not financially advising or producing what do you do to relax and have fun? **Kim Miles ** 59:44 Well, I sing with my band which is one of the most fun things that I do. I love my band. We have a blast we perform and and it's just one of my favorite outlets. I spend time with my nieces, which is a great joy for me. I don't have children. I have six nieces, and I golf, and I play pickleball. I am a huge pickleball fan. So I try to play pickleball anytime I can. **Michael Hingson ** 1:00:10 My nephew, since he is retired, has gotten into pickleball and plays several times a week. He's in a league, where he lives and is just always playing pickleball. And it's something I never even heard of two years ago. **Kim Miles ** 1:00:25 It's there's a reason it's the fastest growing sport in the world. It's it's so much fun. It's so easy. And it's super social. And so I have become a bit by the pickleball bug in between that and golf. I keep myself very busy in the summertime. **Michael Hingson **

“Dr. Kim”, as she is known, has been treating addictions (substance, process, and food), mood disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders for more than a decade. In 2016 she co-founded SunCloud Health and currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and CEO. Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating addictions (substance, process, and food), eating disorders, and co-occurring disorders. She has helped thousands of remarkable people with their illnesses. Her knowledge of eating disorders and addiction isn't just limited to her academic and clinical experience, having had her own personal experience as a woman in recovery from an eating disorder and alcoholism. Today, she can combine her personal journey with her medical training to help SunCloud Health patients become emotionally strong, responsible problem-solvers, who are inspired to create fulfilling lives for themselves. She believes in and maintains a holistic perspective in the practice of psychiatry, incorporating biological, psycho-social and spiritual approaches into the individually tailored treatment programs for each patient at SunCloud Health. Dr. Dennis obtained her medical degree from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, and completed her psychiatry residency training at the University of Chicago Hospitals, where she served as chief resident. During her training, she was part of the multi-disciplinary eating disorders team specializing in treating young people with eating disorders and their families. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the Academy for Eating Disorders, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, and the American Society for Addiction Medicine. She is published in the areas of gender differences in the development of psychopathology, co-occurring eating disorders and self-injury, and the use of medication with family-based therapy for young people with anorexia nervosa. She is also on the editorial board of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention. Dr. Dennis contributes regularly to news networks, such as ABC News and CNN, other national press such as the Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, and Web MD, and professional magazines such as Addiction Professional and Behavioral Healthcare. She is a monthly columnist for It's All in the Journey magazine and was recently featured on TLC Discovery Channel's “My Strange Addiction” and ABC's “20/20.” Dr. Kim has a regular blog called, “Live Free”. Contact Dr. Kim: Website: https://suncloudhealth.com/ Contact: drkim@suncloudhealth.com The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.    

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There are two ways people succeed in their careers. They either fight for everything they have or they create everything they have.  Both people can end up in a so-called successful career. But in most cases, one is happy and fulfilled, and one is often miserable.  The warrior is always looking for what is wrong. They can tell you very clearly what they don't want. They are 14 steps ahead, looking to prevent and counteract any potential problem.  These are the people who will drop anything and everything to save the day at work. They will give up their weekends and work late hours.  The warrior will know who to avoid in the office, how to fly under the radar, and what sets the boss off.  They do their best to make sure NOBODY knows when their struggling. But sometimes their anger will get the best of them. They will work harder than anyone else. And will usually get the least amount of appreciation and acknowledgment.  And when they get everything they “thought” they wanted, they will be disappointed and think, “Is this all there is?”  The warrior never knows when to put down the sword. And their job will often take over their whole life.  On the other hand, the creator is clear on what is important to them. And if their job is not providing that, they ask for it - without fear of backlash.  The creator leaves work at work and enjoys their personal life. They are the ones whose ideas are acknowledged and implemented. They are the ones who are appreciated and who people want to be around. I love taking people from warriors to creators. Because who they become in the end is a powerful creator who has the ability to pick up the sword (if needed). But they don't live and die by the sword. They get the best of both worlds and they experience the greatest amount of joy in their work and regular lives.   This week's podcast guest, Kim Lengling, lost her good-paying job with the pandemic hit, and instead of scrambling for something else, she asked herself 3 questions. Which has allowed her to go from a sales and marketing road warrior to a trail-blazing creator.   Connect to Kim: Website: https://www.kimlenglingauthor.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letfearbouncepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenglingauthor/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimLengling   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylengling/   Connect to Genea: Free Guide: http://elevatefreegift.com/  Book a Call with Genea: http://elevatebookacall.com/  Website: http://geneabarnes.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genea-barnes/ Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/geneabarnes Facebook business: https://www.facebook.com/geneabarneselevate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geneabarnes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/geneabarnes  Bio:  Sharing faith, nature, and love of animals, and as a veteran living with PTSD, Kim is passionate about spreading and sharing nuggets of Hope through all of her endeavors.   Kim uses her experience of 25+ years in the corporate world and volunteering as a part of the foundation for building her dream; of writing, podcasting, and hosting a radio show, sharing her story and others. Providing platforms that help others to share their story and to spread Hope. The About Face Radio show, Let Fear Bounce, Tossing Nuggets of Hope, is the newest to her platforms. Featured as a co-author in ten anthologies, Kim is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book faith-based series titled When Grace Found Me. In addition, she has authored and coordinated a stand-alone, When Hope Found Me, and Paw Prints on the Couch anthology, releasing Summer of 2023.  She hosts the podcast Let Fear Bounce and a radio show with the same name. In addition, she hosts the TV Show, The Write Stuff, The Author's Voice with the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network. She is also a co-host of a weekly radio show, Voices4Vets, in her local area.  You can regularly find Kim walking with her dog, Dexter, reading, drinking coffee, and jotting down story ideas about her Realm. In addition to writing and being the Queen of her Realm, she is a 25+ year advocate for veterans providing support through monthly care packages for over 22 years. You can learn more by visiting: Website:  https://www.kimlenglingauthor.com

Get ready to dive into the world of habits, personal branding, and thoughtfulness in this episode of the Driving Change Podcast as host Jeff Bloomfield interviews Social Media Superstar Kim Kaupe.   Kim Kaupe is an entrepreneur who has spent the last decade obsessed with figuring out how to help her clients forge deep, meaningful connections with their fan bases. Counting Oprah, Paul McCartney, the NY Mets, and Disney as clients, she has solidified her company, Bright Ideas Only, as one of the premiere fan engagement agencies. She was named to Inc.'s 35 Under 35, Advertising Age's 40 Under 40, and Forbes 30 Under 30.   With that as our backdrop, join Jeff and Kim as they explore the power of habits and how they shape our daily lives, from building better relationships to seeking new information. Kim shares her expertise and practical tips on forming positive habits and surrounding yourself with people who inspire you. Whether you're an entrepreneur, corporate professional, or simply looking to enhance your brand, Kim Kaupe's expertise and genuine passion will leave you motivated to unleash your own success. Tune in now and start unlocking your potential! For more information on Kim:  Website: www.kimkaupe.com Instagram: @KimKaupe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe/ Join Kim live every Wednesday at 1:00 PM Eastern: “Coffee with Kim” on LinkedIn.

TW: Suicidal thoughts How do you let go of restrictive dieting and a lifetime of people pleasing to ultimately embrace intuitive eating and start living a life that honors your true needs, desires, values? Food freedom & mindset coach, author, speaker, and award-winning fitness professional Kim Basler takes a deep, vulnerable, insight-filled dive into that question in this episode. Kim is a flipped her professional and personal life upside down when she admitted that dieting and perfectionism were destroying her mental and physical health. I suggest preparing to be inspired and having a tissue ready before you listen. Kim's honesty about some truly tough stuff is such a gift. We discuss...Beginning to diet at a young age The pressure to "look fit" as a fitness professional Searching for validation through weight loss and professional success The breaking point where Kim knew her life was no longer sustainableManaging the uncomfortable feelings that came with weight gain as she became an intuitive eater The power of mirror work as part of the intuitive eating journeyWhat it looks like to respect your body What it feels like to separate your weight from your worth How to change your self-talk Connect with Kim Website: www.kimbasler.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.baslerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimbasler_foodfreedom/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimbasler_foodfreedom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rawandunscripted Community: https://www.kimbasler.com/empowered-movement-communityREADY TO STOP STRESSING ABOUT FOOD, EXERCISE, AND YOUR BODY?

Is it really possible that the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition certification program is as good as creating careers as it is solving complex health issues? The answer is absolutely YES, and graduates like Kim prove that for us every day.   Kim Del Castillo, FDNP, had been homeschooling her kids while also dealing with VERY annoying health symptoms such as IBS. She even said to us in this episode that it got bad enough to where she couldn't go ANYWHERE without knowing where the bathroom was/would be.   Nowadays, her kids are older and Kim has never felt better. She has a thriving FDN practice, works the hours she wants to, and best yet, she's making a real impact helping people!   Thank you so much to Kim for leading by example and showing others what is possible with the FDN system. We also appreciate how transparently and openly you shared your story, as THAT is what others truly relate to and benefit from

Rev. Kim Dorsey, global activist, evangelist, spiritual life coach, international speaker, best-selling author of the book, "Release the Power Within"; podcast host, "And A Child Shall Lead," joined the show to share her story of growing up in a Godly home, challenges with embracing her calling; the special call to minister to young people with a spiritual approach and life-changing lessons that kids can't stop talking about! Rev. Kim shared on the topic of forgiveness and the dialogue she had with God on the topic. She also shared about her new book, "Release the Power Within." THIS INTERVIEW IS POWERFUL!!! You'll be glued to this one and will want to share it with your family and friends. Rev. Kim's candor and transparency -- deeply inspiring. To connect with Rev. Kim: Website: https://iamkimdorsey.com Follow @iamKimDorsey: Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter Purchase her book - "Release the Power Within: 30 Day Reflection and Affirmation Journal" at: Walmart.com; Books-A-Million: BAM.com; Kinokuniya.com; Goodreads.com; IndiBound.org

In this episode, we discuss the importance of financial planning and how it can help you take charge of your finances. With the cost of living increasing, Infinite Banking with whole life insurance can be a valuable tool to protect your finances. Our guest is Kim Butler, an Author, Speaker, Coach, and the Founder of Prosperity Thinkers and Co-Founder of the Prosperity Economics Movement. Kim shares her expertise on insurance products and how to choose the best one to safeguard your assets. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of financial planning and the role insurance can play in securing your financial future.Who is Kim?Founder of Prosperity Thinkers, LLC, Kim Butler, has shunned common financial products such as stocks, bonds, savings accounts, and CDs in favor of creative life insurance strategies outside of the typical financial planning “box.”This money philosophy comes from the Prosperity Economics Movement, a non-profit organization co-founded by Butler, along with her husband, Todd Langford. The Prosperity Economics mission is to educate the public about “Wealth without Wall Street.”Kim's work in the life insurance industry has been recommended by financial thought leaders and authors such as Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad, Poor Dad), Tom Wheelwright (Tax-Free Wealth), Garrett Gunderson (Killing Sacred Cows, The Wealth Factory), Michael Isom (Vault AIS™), and more.Kim hosts The Prosperity Podcast with the support of Spencer Shaw (PodKick). She has been interviewed by Kiyosaki, featured on “Let's Get Down to Business,” has consulted with the Palm Beach Letters, and has been a guest on the popular Real Estate Guys radio show and many other podcasts and programs.Kim is also the author of six financial books, including the Amazon best-sellers, Live Your Life Insurance and Busting the Life Insurance Lies, plus the highly-reviewed Busting the Retirement Lies.Learn more about Kim:Website: https://prosperityeconomics.org/Get the game: https://prosperityeconomics.org/family-legacy-card-game/Grab a copy of her book, Perpetual WealthTo get started with your own Infinite Banking system or to learn if this is a right fit for you, schedule a 15-minute discovery call with Madhavi - Think Outside The Stocks brings you industry experts and guests to share their knowledge and expertise. To invest with them directly, please do your own thorough partner and investment due diligence.To participate in the thoroughly vetted investments and strategic partners alongside us as our passive partners, join our Investor Inner Circle for FREE Access FREE investor education, and join our community in the members-only area.To start your journey, download Active Cashflow with Passive Real Estate Investments.Read the full description at https://thinkoutsidethestocks.com/podcastCONNECT WITH MADHAVI JAIN: LinkedIn, FB or IG Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and information purposes only, not an investment opportunity or financial advice. Please do your own due diligence and consult your tax, legal or financial advisor, etc., to invest.

146. Want to avoid burnout? 4 steps to build a weekend reset routine to boost productivity, motivation & organization! | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Organization, Home, Time Management, Mom Hey there Friend! Do you feel like you keep hitting Mom burnout? Do you feel disorganized, unproductive and just plain overwhelmed sometimes? Well Mama, you're not alone! I have been there too and want to let you in on a secret - there's this hack called a "weekend reset routine" that is a serious game changer in Mom life! A simple weekend reset routine has the power to increase your motivation, boost your productivity and focus, sky rocket your organization, and helps you take control over your week, all while limiting procrastination and reducing stress and overwhelm! Sound to good to be true? Well, I'm here to tell you that, it is SO good, that its TRUE! Go ahead, pop those air buds in, grab a paper and pen to take some notes, and let's dive right in! You've got this Mama! Happy Listening! XO, Kim Website - http://www.highfivemotherhood.com (sign up of our upcoming THRIVE TRIBE SUMMER SUMMIT today! Seats are limited, so reserve yours NOW!) While you're at it, grab a few of our custom designed FREE printables too! Pin it up on Pinterest! High Five Motherhood Check out our ETSY shop! High Five Motherhood

Episode 101 - GUT- Brain Connection Check out our latest podcast episode where we sit down with Dr. Kim to discuss all things gut health! This episode was so much fun and such a wealth of information We dive into the gut-brain connection, the microbiome, and so much more all related to gut health. Dr. Kim simplifies the complexities of gut health and shares valuable insights that you won't want to miss.  At the end, Dr. Kim answers the infamous question we're all trying to figure it out… does autoimmune start in the gut.  Tune in now to learn more about how you can improve your gut health and overall well-being. #GutHealth #Autoimmune #Microbiome #HealthTips #Podcast —-------------------------------------------------------- About Dr. Kim Dr. Kim Bretz is a naturopath & passionate speaker, consultant and adjunct faculty at the University of Waterloo, School of Pharmacy. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2001 after finishing an Honours Biology Degree. Her area of focus is the microbiota & gut health due to a potentially unhealthy love of our bacteria & discussing the Bristol stool chart. She has also run continuing education for healthcare professionals for over a decade. She has spoken or consulted for numerous companies including Thorne, Designs for Health, New Roots Herbal (UK division), Cytomatrix, Restorative Formulations, Health Masters Live Australia and Rocky Mountain Analytical (LifeLabs). She was on the advisory board for Ferring Pharmaceuticals' natural health care products and has also spoken for numerous naturopathic associations including Ontario, BC, Alberta, England & California. She has done the Monash Low FODMAP certification program and is a member of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility. For 6 years, Kim was part of Human Nature Network, a nationally syndicated radio program, speaking about women's health. She is a storyteller & ardent fan of teaching through the combination of clinical experience and evidence-based research. Connect with Dr. Kim: Website: https://www.drkimbretznd.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drkimbretznd ---------------------------------------------- About your host: Dr. Alison Danby is a Naturopathic Doctor trained in functional medicine, who has focused on immune function and autoimmune conditions for the last 15 years. She is the founder of The Autoimmune Institute, the host of the podcast Autoimmune Simplified, an international professional speaker, educating medical professionals on the collaborative medical care model for autoimmune, and a frequent guest on podcasts.    Her mission is to change the paradigm of how we medically treat autoimmune, helping remove the frustration and overwhelm that is common with an autoimmune diagnosis while using collaborative care and helping her clients not only manage their condition but optimize their quality of life. Dr. Alison's passion is working in both a one-on-one practice and within her autoimmune membership/group programs. Join Between the Visits Membership, A Functional Approach to Autoimmune  https://membership.theautoimmuneinstitute.ca/between-visits-membership-7442 Sign up for the Autoimmune Fatigue Workshop  https://membership.theautoimmuneinstitute.ca/masterclass-fatigue www.AlisonDanby.com/Fatigue-Workshop Connect with Dr. Danby, ND IG: @dr.AlisonDanby Facebook: Dr. Alison Danby, Naturopathic Doctor  website: www.AlisonDanby.com

In this episode, we are joined by Kim Daly, a top franchise consultant and international best-selling co-author. With 20 years of experience, she helps people realize their dreams of business ownership through franchising. Kim is also a creator of “The Daly Plan” coaching program and founder of KimDaly.tv. Passionate about fitness and nutrition, she lives on the beach in southern New Hampshire with her family.   Learn more about ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS and INVESTMENT STRATEGIES through QUATTRO CAPITAL! LinkedIn: /TeamQuattroCapital Instagram: @TeamQuattroCapital Facebook: @TeamQuattroCapital Website: www.TheQuattroWay.com    [00:01 - 07:19] Unlocking Wealth Through Franchise Investing Franchise investing as an alternative investment option for building wealth How franchisors pay franchise consultants to help individuals find the right businesses Benefits of franchise ownership, including ready-made systems for success and a collaborative approach The journey of franchise expert Kim Daley and what franchises are all about   [07:20 - 14:22] The Advantages of Franchise Ownership The opportunity to learn from others and perfect the business model through franchising The benefits of buying into a franchise with ready-made tools and systems How franchise fees provide access to training, saving time and money The importance of working with a good franchisor who has already figured out important aspects of the business   [14:23 - 20:59] Tips for Real Estate Investors on How to Prepare for a Loss Guidance and insight from a franchising expert for those interested in franchising How the process takes 1-2 months and helps guide people in finding the right business Coaching individuals through fear and providing options based on their vision for their life Importance of finding the right fit when it comes to franchises   [21:00 - 32:58] Resilient Industries and the Power of a Positive Mindset in Franchising The importance of staying open to options and the franchising process The resilience of beauty brands and other industries during difficult times Franchise expert Kim Daley's superpower: a positive mindset and goal-setting abilities The benefits of failure as opportunities to learn and improve oneself   Connect with Kim: Website: http://www.thedalycoach.com Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook   Quotes: “When you're looking at a franchise investment, you're really looking at peoplein a franchise, it's so collaborative.“ - Kim Daly   LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Find out how team Quattro can help you by visiting www.TheQuattroWay.com. Real Estate Runway Podcast is all about alternative business and investment strategies to help you amplify life, and maximize wealth! Click here to find out more about the host, Chad Sutton.

In this episode, Tia interviews a previous client about her experience in The Dark Femme Mentorship. Connect with Kim: Website: http://www.revealyourinnerlight.com Connect with Tia: IG: https://www.instagram.com/cosmic_witch_goddess Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/enchantress_society_podcast Website: https://tiamariejohnson.com

It can be difficult to determine your emotions connection to your eating and overeating. Clients will often tell me that they just overeat. When we track back the behavior, we find there are particular emotions that lead to the overeating. If you have wondered if you eat for emotional reasons, you need to listen to this podcast. This podcast is part 3 of a 5-part Anti-Diet Revolution Challenge. You can find the videos in the Feed Your Soul Community. Join us on the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast we discuss: Do you eat for emotional reasons? 6 ways to notice feelings. 2 key questions to ask yourself about emotions and food. Get your Free Quiz… Are you an Emotional Eater?  Emotional Eating Solutions We love talking about food satisfaction and all the ways to better take care of yourself. BUT do you need more? Emotional Eating Solutions is Kim's signature self-paced course to look at food differently. This course is the way to get into action and make changes in your food AND in your life! Find out more about Emotional Eating Solutions here:  https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/emotional-eating-solutions-self-study/ Connect with Kim Website: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog Feed Your Soul Community: Join us on Facebook in our Feed Your Soul Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1172488142887200/Kim McLaughlin, MA Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated overwhelmed and overloaded, and it shows up in overeating. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and she assists people to gain peace with food. We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear in upcoming shows. Email us at info@FeedYourSoulUnlimited.com Thank you for listening. Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend. https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/feed-your-soul-with-kim-podcast/Join us for more conversation at:Facebook:Feed Your Soul Community PageInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/@feedyoursoulunlimitedWebsite:http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.Thanks for listening to the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast.

Overcoming Burnout with Kim Walsh (E) Hosted by: James Patrick   Today, we're going to be diving into something that I consider to be of utmost importance for our journey as business owners and entrepreneurs; that is the misconception of what it takes to be “successful.” The misleading of the hustle culture and this idea of having to grind and push and go to the extreme if you want to see success.    My guest today is Kim Walsh. She's the founder of Warrior Forward. “Burnout doesn't have to be a failure, and it doesn't have to be a success.” IN THIS EPISODE Why Kim decided to focus on helping others with overcoming burnout and her own story of burnout. Realizing balance is a lie and how to have a harmonious life instead. The power of opening up the burnout conversation. Looking at your life as seasons. Common signs of burnout. Going back to the basics. Compounding tiny habits and remembering to celebrate your achievements. Asking yourself the right questions. How to stay consistent in your habits. Figuring out what's going to really fulfill you and choosing that path. Connect with James  Website: jamespatrick.com Instagram: @jpatrickphoto Text me marketing questions @: 480-605-3254  Connect with Kim Website: www.warriorforward.com Share this podcast with a friend and remember to leave a 5-star review!  For more, visit jamespatrick.com

We had an Anti-Diet Revolution and started to look at many different components to move out of dieting. One of the most important questions is “am I really hungry.” Noticing your level of hunger is a difficult task when you have been told when, how much and what to eat through dieting.  Join us on the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast we discuss: How do you know when to eat if you are not dieting?   How do we determine hunger? Use an Am I Hungry Log to determine hunger. Get access to all the Anti-Diet Revolution Challenge videos and the handouts in the Feed Your Soul Community. Get your Free Quiz… Are you an Emotional Eater?  Emotional Eating Solutions We love talking about food satisfaction and all the ways to better take care of yourself. BUT do you need more? Emotional Eating Solutions is Kim's signature self-paced course to look at food differently. This course is the way to get into action and make changes in your food AND in your life! Find out more about Emotional Eating Solutions here:  https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/emotional-eating-solutions-self-study/Connect with Kim Website: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog Feed Your Soul Community: Join us on Facebook in our Feed Your Soul Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1172488142887200/Kim McLaughlin, MA Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated overwhelmed and overloaded, and it shows up in overeating. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and she assists people to gain peace with food. We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear in upcoming shows. Email us at info@FeedYourSoulUnlimited.comThank you for listening. Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend. https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/feed-your-soul-with-kim-podcast/

Episode Summary Kim is an entrepreneur, best selling author, speaker, and lover of all people. Kim has 40 years of business and life to draw on and has helped companies see multimillion dollars in sales. Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face? What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem? What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue? What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue? What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience? When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why? Love Is: A Yearlong Experiment in Living Out 1 Corinthians 13 Love Cry Until You Laugh: Real Love Real Pain Real Funny Get in touch with Kim: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter Learn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to enjoy Unshakeable Two-getherness in their relationship (plus more free time and zero guilt). Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

Let's have an Anti-Diet Revolution! This a pretty bold statement and desire. There is this societal norm to that we are supposed to want to be “healthy” and thin AND the only way there is to diet. Why have we all bought into these being our goals? There are many reasons that have to do with societal norms, dieting industry push to make more money and cultural expectations. If dieting is not the answer to freedom with food, then what is? Join us on the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast we discuss: What leads us to believe that dieting is a good idea.   10 things to focus on other than dieting. 1 thing you need to do to join the Anti-Diet Revolution.  Want to join the Anti-Diet Revolution? It is starting soon and you don't want to miss it. It is a free series of talks I will have about how to move off dieting and into a plan that works (intuitive eating). We will be going live in the Feed Your Soul Community. Sign up now. Anti-Diet RevolutionGet your Free Quiz… Are you an Emotional Eater?  Emotional Eating Solutions We love talking about food satisfaction and all the ways to better take care of yourself. BUT do you need more? Emotional Eating Solutions is Kim's signature self-paced course to look at food differently. This course is the way to get into action and make changes in your food AND in your life! Find out more about Emotional Eating Solutions here:  https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/emotional-eating-solutions-self-study/ Connect with Kim Website: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog Feed Your Soul Community: Join us on Facebook in our Feed Your Soul Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1172488142887200/Kim McLaughlin, MA Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated overwhelmed and overloaded, and it shows up in overeating. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and she assists people to gain peace with food. We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear in upcoming shows. Email us at info@FeedYourSoulUnlimited.comThank you for listening. Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend. https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/feed-your-soul-with-kim-podcast/

Today we look at the time, energy, and relationship challenges and triumphs when blending two parents and one or two sets of children into one new family.  On the relationship front you face complexities around bonds with your children…yours, mine and ours along with co parenting relationships and challenges on both sides.  Add to that differing financial, educational and religious beliefs and behaviors…and that's just scratching the surface. If you're considering a blended family, listen closely as Mike and Kim have been through or coached others through just about everything.  It is an eye opening, multi-tiered conversation about the good, bad, beautiful and ugly of blended families! Mike & Kim Anderson have been serving couples living in stepfamilies for over 20 years. They help couples move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection. They offer a weekly podcast packed with practical tools and strategies — and they personally coach couples in the areas of marriage and parenting in blended families. Hi Karen McMahon, A new event has been scheduled. Event Type: Podcast Recording Conversation Invitee: Mike & Kim Anderson Invitee Email: mike@mikeandkimcoaching.com Event Date/Time: 12:30pm - Wednesday, September 21, 2022 (Eastern Time - US & Canada) Description: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81137422561?pwd=dWwybDNBSndZZ1I4Vk5STjdObUI1UT09   Meeting ID: 811 3742 2561 Passcode: 328304 Invitee Time Zone: Pacific Time - US & Canada Questions: Bio - 3 sentences Mike & Kim Anderson have been serving couples living in stepfamilies for over 20 years. They help couples move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection. They offer a weekly podcast packed with practical tools and strategies — and they personally coach couples in the areas of marriage and parenting in blended families. How to find Mike and Kim: Website: https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkimcoaching Free Giveaway: Podcast: The Blended Family Coaching Show: https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/ Request a Free Jump Start Call at https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/jumpstart For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit:  www.jbddivorcesupport.com

In this episode, I interview Kim Pontarelli, one of my trained Trauma Informed Coaches who specialises in covert narcissism, helping women step into post-traumatic growth. In this episode, Kim discusses how she has turned her own pain and struggle into her purpose and her strength. Kim also shares with us what post-traumatic growth is and how to take responsibility for your life going forward whilst stopping yourself from blaming yourself for the past. What you will learn in this episode: What post-traumatic growth is and how can you achieve it How to get out of the cycle of blaming yourself  The differences between overt and covert narcissists How to set a goal of personal growth and work towards achieving it.  Tune in to the end to hear Kim share what it's like to be in the dark, and why you need to know that you can get out of it! Kim knows that you can thrive, as she is now living a meaningful life and for the first time ever, she feels like she is actually living. Finally, Kim also discusses what reactive abuse is, and how you can work on yourself to stop reacting negatively, but also not blaming yourself if you do lash out.  Connect with Kim: Website: www.kimpontarellicoaching.com Email: kim@kimpointarellicoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimpontarellicoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.vassalluzzo Resources: Become an Accredited Narcissistic Trauma Informed Coach: https://go.carolinestrawson.com/NTICC3 Join my FREE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse Access my low cost Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme https://go.carolinestrawson.com/heal-the-trauma-of-narcissistic-abuse Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/ Find me on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinestrawson  My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

In this episode of Butterfly Kisses Podcast, Kim Hamer shares her story of loss and grief and how to best support someone going through it. She highlights the importance of being specific in offering help and acts of love she found to be the most helpful.  You will learn how to support someone through the grieving process, tips that help, and things that don't! "It's interesting how death changes the conversation."- Kim HamerKim Hamer is a grief and loss expert who has written a book on how to support friends who are going through cancer or loss. She also consults with HR teams on how to deal with loss in the workplace. This is Kim Hamer's story—Kim married a man four feet taller than her, and they had three young children. Her husband was diagnosed with stage four cancer, and we fought it for seven months until he was cancer free. They thought that was the end of the cancer, but less than two years later, it came back, and he died four months later.  100 Acts of Love is a book Kim wrote to give friendly advice to friends and family to support loved ones through cancer or loss. It's based on her experiences of the things she found helpful and not so helpful after the death of her husband.  Initially, Kim wrote it for herself to remember what to do and say when someone else in her life is going through a hard time. But then she realized what a great tool it is for everyone because people honestly don't know what to say or do when a loved one passes away. As a culture, we don't talk about death, and eventually, we all experience it. So she wanted to make her book accessible to everyone.  TIP: The number one worst thing to say to someone who is grieving is, "If you need anything, let me know." It's such a vague statement and puts added responsibility back on the person to help you to feel better by giving you something to do. They are not thinking clearly and may not even know what they need. Kim shares 100 Acts of Love you can do to help and support your friend or family member who is grieving. They are acts of service that can truly make a difference!  In this episode, you will learn the following:How to be specific when offering support to someone who is grieving Why continuing to offer support after the first year is so important How simple gestures can show tremendous support Links for Kim:Website: https://www.100actsoflove.com/ (100ActsofLove.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100ActsofLove/ (@100ActsofLove) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/100actsoflove/ (@100ActsofLove) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimthamer/ (KimTHamer) Purchase Book: https://www.amazon.com/100-Acts-Love-Girlfriends-2015-05-04/dp/B01FIWM8K4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PPSCY642MNRQ&keywords=100+acts+of+love&qid=1663964497&sprefix=100+acts+of+love%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1 (100 Acts of Love) Other Butterfly Kisses Episodes you'll enjoy:Eps. 27. https://player.captivate.fm/episode/71d887fc-483b-47ce-802a-e938819dd614 (The Medium Explosion with Bob Ginsberg) Eps. 40. https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9566a11c-dd74-4fb7-b4cf-60a2dc41dc2d (Decoding the Matrix Made Easy with Dr. Vic) Eps. 51. https://player.captivate.fm/episode/310468ec-c34e-4ba4-b0fc-82320222d4af (Fall in Love with Your Money Honey! ) Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/butterfly-kisses/id1561256027 (Apple Podcast Reviews) and https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/butterfly-kisses-1841572 (PodChaser ) Connect with Amy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amygraycunningham/ (AmyGrayCunningham) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amygraycunningham (AmyGrayCunningham) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvTs4Vmm7FJFkbPmqG9Hzg (AmyGrayCunningham) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyCunnningham1 (AmyCunningham1) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygraycunningham/ (AmyGrayCunningham) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amygraycunningham...

Kimberly Radaker Bays has been managing and overseeing Exponential Property Group and its associated companies, with a focus primarily on multifamily Real Estate, for the past seven years. She has grown Exponential Property Group from 2 employees to more than 160 in that time. Her leadership helped to complete six transactions where properties were purchased, rehabbed, leased up and sold to provide a capital gains exceeding 100% in three years or less, to the partnership. She currently leads fourteen properties totaling over 4800 units and is always seeking more. Prior to her involvement in multifamily real estate she was involved with creating and running her family's single family rental portfolio and house flipping activities. Prior to starting her real estate career Kim was a consultant with over ten years of experience in virtually all areas of qualified retirement plan design and administration.  Kim is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a major in finance and concentrations in accounting and economics. She lives with her husband Matt, twin sons, James and Nathan, and her step-son Jett in Southlake, Texas. In this episode Kim talks about getting started in multifamily real estate 11 years ago in the Dallas Fort Worth area by tapping into her 401k retirement account and leveraging her financial service background. Kim began by joining a mentorship program and syndicating apartment deals. She talks about where we are in the market cycle, interest rates, and where cap rates are headed. Kim also gets into a deal deep dive on one of her assets which was a heavy lift. Lastly, she talks about building your team and what tasks should be delegated first.  Connect with Kim: Website: www.exponentialpropertygroup.com Email: invest@exppg.com Partner with us: www.pac3capital.com Follow the show on Instagram: @themultifamilytakeoff