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Le duel entre la Chine et les États-Unis prend de l'ampleur avec l'entrée en vigueur, mercredi 9 avril, des droits de douane imposés par Donald Trump : entre 10% et 50% à ajouter aux taxes déjà en vigueur, ce qui fait doubler le montant des mesures douanières pour les produits importés de Chine par exemple. Pékin ne plie pas et annonce qu'elle imposera dès jeudi des droits de douane de 84% sur les produits américains. L'offensive douanière lancée par le président américain et la riposte chinoise alimentent une nouvelle panique sur les marchés mondiaux et la crainte d'une guerre commerciale sans fin. L'analyse de Mary-Françoise Renard, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, auteure de La Chine dans l'économie mondiale. Entre dépendance et domination (Presses universitaires Blaise Pascal).

A entrada em vigor das novas taxas alfandegárias entre Estados Unidos e China impacta a economia dos dois países – e uma das estratégias de Pequim para reagir à ofensiva de Donald Trump é reforçar a cooperação e influência chinesas junto aos países em desenvolvimento. Dependente das exportações, a China fortalece os caminhos abertos pelo projeto Novas Rotas da Seda na América do Sul, na África e na própria Ásia. No começo do mês, o presidente americano subiu para 20% as tarifas de importação para todos os produtos chineses. O governo do presidente Xi Jinping respondeu, a partir desta semana, com taxas de 15% direcionadas a setores agrícolas americanos, em especial soja, milho e frango.Os Estados Unidos estão entre os principais clientes da China: compram cerca de 15% das suas exportações. “A China não quis ir além nessa guerra comercial e ressaltou que ela é uma fonte de estabilidade, em um mundo multilateral. Ela se coloca como o país sensato da história”, observa Mary-Françoise Renard especialista em economia do desenvolvimento, com foco na China, e professora emérita da Universidade Clermont Auvergne. “Ela visou setores e empresas que constituem berços eleitorais trumpistas, mas dos quais, Pequim não é muito dependente. Desde a primeira eleição de Trump e ainda mais depois da segunda, ela diversificou muito os seus parceiros comerciais – ela compra bem mais soja do Brasil, por exemplo.”O ambicioso Novas Rotas da Seda, projeto de investimentos em infraestruturas nos países do Sul global, se insere neste contexto – sobretudo depois do primeiro mandato de Trump. Enquanto o presidente americano faz ameaças aos seus parceiros comerciais, Pequim prometeu financiar mais de US$ 50 bilhões em três anos nos países africanos.Em novembro de 2024, poucos dias depois da eleição de Trump para um novo governo, Xi Jinping promoveu um giro pela América Latina e fechou mais de 60 acordos de cooperação. Também inaugurou o que será o maior porto da região, o complexo portuário de Chancay, no Peru, com financiamento chinês.Dinâmica ganha-ganhaNos últimos anos, a maioria dos países latino-americanos e africanos alçou Pequim ao posto de maior parceiro comercial, lembra Benjamin Bürbaumer, professor assistente de Economia Internacional na Sciences Po de Bordeaux, e autor de Chine/ Etats Unis: le capitalisme contre la mondialisation ("China e Estados Unidos, o capitalismo contra a globalização", em tradução livre).“O programa compensa um pouco os desequilíbrios macroeconômicos internos da China, mas ao financiar infraestruturas no resto do mundo, na África, na América Latina ou na Ásia, responde a uma necessidade real desses países. Segundo a ONU, a cada ano faltam entre US$ 1 bilhão e US$ 1,5 bilhão de investimentos em infraestruturas, e esse valor foi crescendo justamente depois do Consenso de Washington, nos anos 1980, quando os Estados Unidos passaram a exigir que os países pobres reembolsassem as suas dívidas e adotassem políticas de austeridade”, relembra o especialista. “É esse problema que a China vem, em parte, compensar – e não o faz por caridade, afinal isso a ajuda a reequilibrar a sua própria economia”, salienta.As taxas americanas chegam num momento de desaceleração econômica chinesa, com uma crise imobiliária persistente, consumo interno baixo e nível elevado de poupança, efeitos crônicos das políticas voltadas à exportação das últimas quatro décadas. O governo de Pequim acaba de anunciar um novo plano para estimular o crescimento e a geração de empregos, mas falhou em não oferecer medidas de apoio ao consumo das famílias, avalia Mary-Françoise Renard.“Não foram medidas estruturais. É claro que elas podem apoiar, indiretamente, a demanda, mas para dar uma ideia, o peso da demanda no PIB chinês é de menos de 40% e nos Estados Unidos é de quase 69%”, disse a autora de La Chine dans l'économie mondiale – entre dépendance et domination ("A China na Economia Mundial: entre dependência e dominação”, em tradução livre). “Mesmo que a China conseguisse subir 10 pontos nesse índice, ela ainda seria o país que menos consome”.A equação entre consumo interno baixo e nível alto de investimentos deixa o país intrinsecamente dependente do comércio exterior, frisa a economista. É por isso que, apesar da diversificação de parceiros, Pequim deve continuar buscando trazer Washington para a mesa de negociações.

durée : 00:13:12 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Guillaume Erner - Comme chaque année à cette période, la Chine tient deux grandes sessions parlementaires. Celles-ci sont suivies d'annonces sur ses orientations économiques et diplomatiques. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne

Hi friends, Michelle and Mary Fran are, in true UX fasion, iterating on UX IRL! In the new year, we've got some fun annoucements for how the podcast is going to change. We'll share more details soon! In the mean time, we're releasing an episode on how to tackle tough interview questions.

DB teams up with Jill Lissner, go-to sex ed princess, to break down the veritable, undeniable fat-shaming mess that is Shallow Hal. It's the vommiest of rom-coms, and we're not holding back, folks! Join us as we dig into the dated humor, glaring double standards, and take a hard look at why fatness is treated like the ultimate punchline onscreen. It's a rough watch, and we're here to roast it all! Podcasts Mentioned https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AZBXG7ySoUtvksem7bc0S - Tony Robins Episode of Sounds like a Cult https://open.spotify.com/episode/40fFERgscLJxWmCCgn9xBf - Gwyneth Paltrow & Goop Episode of Maintenance Phase Ivy Snitzer https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-08-24/gwyneth-paltrow-shallow-hal-body-double-body-image - Ivy Snitzer Article Aubrey Gordon https://www.yrfatfriendfilm.com/ - Aubrey Gordon Documentary website https://www.aubreygordon.net/ - More about Aubrey Gordon and her fat activism work on her website Fat Activists, Advocates, Creators, Therapists, & Educators to check out: fatpositivetherapist - Kayla Stansberry (she/her) fatchicanafeminist (she/her) fatfabfeminist - Victoria (she/her) thefatsextherapist - Sonalee (they/he) fatjoy life - Fat Joy Podcast with Sophia Apostol (she/her) fatgirlflow - Corissa Enneking (she/they) ash fatlip - Ash (she/they) fatangryblackgirl - Catherine (she/they) itsmaryfrann - Mary Fran (she/her) —— Jill is a sex educator, speaker, content creator, and doctoral student in human sexuality. She takes a fun and feminine approach to teaching her online community about reproductive health, LGBTQIA+ rights, and all things sex ed! —— Want to Win a $100 Lion's Den Gift Card? We want to hear from YOU! Fill out our quick ANONYMOUS survey to help us improve the podcast and you'll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Lion's Den—your go-to for all things pleasure and intimacy. It's fast, easy, and your feedback helps us keep bringing you the sex ed content you love. Don't miss out—click the link to get started!

durée : 00:06:00 - Le Journal de l'éco - par : Anne-Laure Chouin - La Chine produit plus de la moitié de tout l'acier consommé dans le monde ; elle est accusée par les sidérurgistes occidentaux de casser les prix à l'export, avec des conséquences très graves sur tout le marché mondial. - invités : Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne

Dean Butler, My Little House Life & Beyond: His Dad's plane crash, Michael Landon's funeral & more! Dean Butler of Little House on the Prairie talks about being bullied for blushing as a child but what a gift it became, the traumatic experience of seeing his father's plane crash by the family ranch, the effect of Michael Landon's affair on the cast, his romantic moment with Mary Fran from Newhart, Mary Hart of Entertainment Tonight and more! What a terrific book Dean! Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage: patreon.com/thatsclassic Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support

Not long after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Mary Fran was walking through a mall, self-conscious about her wig. Then a stranger came up to her, and told her something that gave her hope.

Michelle and Mary Fran are taking a break this week, so enjoy this re-release all about Modified Delphi Card Sorting!

durée : 00:38:19 - Le Temps du débat - par : Emmanuel Laurentin - Le président chinois est en visite d'Etat en France ces 6 et 7 mai. Il sera reçu par Emmanuel Macron et Ursula von der Leyen sera associée aux échanges. Les contentieux entre l'UE et la Chine concernent la guerre en Ukraine comme les relations commerciales qui seront au cœur des discussions. - invités : Agatha Kratz Directrice au Rhodium Group (RHG), spécialiste des relations Chine-UE; Sylvie Matelly Economiste et directrice de l'Institut Jacques Delors; Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne

durée : 00:38:19 - Le Temps du débat - par : Emmanuel Laurentin - Le président chinois est en visite d'État en France ces 6 et 7 mai. Il sera reçu par Emmanuel Macron et Ursula von der Leyen sera associée aux échanges. Les contentieux entre l'UE et la Chine concernent la guerre en Ukraine comme les relations commerciales qui seront au cœur des discussions. - invités : Agatha Kratz Directrice au Rhodium Group (RHG), spécialiste des relations Chine-UE; Sylvie Matelly Economiste et directrice de l'Institut Jacques Delors; Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne

In 1981, Scott Taylor's life was changed forever when his girlfriend Mary Fran and her son Nolan were fatally injured from a car accident. As 7-year-old Nolan lay dying, Scott witnessed Mary Fran's spirit escort Nolan to the Other Side. As this transpired, Scott's consciousness spontaneously joined them, resulting in the most profoundly transformative experience of Scott's life. Decades later, Scott teaches others how to access expanded states of consciousness and profound spiritual healing. For more information on Scott, his bestselling guided meditations, and his workshops, visit https://neardeathmeditations.com/

Brilliantly Resilient is back!! After some much needed time off, B.R. is back with new episodes, amazing guests, and more inspiration for you to live a Brilliantly Resilient life. Let us know what you think and reach out at howdy@brilliantlyresilient.net. Be sure to check out www.brilliantlyresilient.net for more! And now, on with the show! Who is to say my day is worth nothing? Take your power back and say "I get to choose." ~ Dr. Jennifer Gardella Are you an entrepreneur or just starting a business? Do you have an area of expertise that has value in the business marketplace? Or are you a "professional volunteer" expected to put up your hand every time someone needs something? It's often difficult to put a value on what we do, particularly if you are just starting a business or do work in an area with societal impact. It's not unusual for people to expect you to give your time or products away for free, or minimal value, especially if you are a woman. (It's hard to believe a man would be asked to give of his time or work for free.) And if you are a known volunteer, it can often feel like your life is up for grabs for anyone who needs anything. On this week's episode, Dr. Jennifer Gardella shares important insights on how to value your work and your time, starting with learning to value yourself.  Dr. Gardella notes that setting boundaries is the first step in taking back your power--and not everyone is going to like it. When we put up boundaries, those who are used to having us behave in a certain way (read--be available on their terms) won't be happy when told, "No." But a little pain will be worth a lot of gain--for you. Tune in for a strategy to accomplish your personal power grab (Awareness, education, empowerment and growth), and be sure to listen for these additional bits of brilliance: You have to get paid for your expertise. You can still do things for free, but you get to choose what and when. Awareness and education lead to empowerment and growth. Your business and personal lives are very enmeshed. Where are your boundaries? You have the right to say, "This is how I'm spending my time." Be ready to acknowledge that things are not working. Dig deep and keep asking "Why?" Learn more about Dr. Gardella at jennifergardella.com. Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! XO, Mary Fran

durée : 00:11:18 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Guillaume Erner - L'Assemblée nationale populaire est réunie cette semaine à Pékin pour son grand rendez-vous politique annuel. Que laissent présager les annonces économiques des projets du gouvernement chinois ? - invités : Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, responsable de l'Institut de recherches sur l'économie de la Chine (IDREC)

Wouldn't you like your child to have the "cheat code" to success for the rest of their life?Heck, yeah! Today's kids are growing up connected more to their devices than to each other, creating an unprecedented change in children leaving them vulnerable to isolation, with an extra helping of helplessness. For listeners of the Modern Divorce Podcast, it may be a child suffering the emotional issues of a newly split family. But that can change, with real relationships that develop emotional intelligence and self confidence.But how do we get there? In today's episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, Host Billie Tarascio talks with Jilli P and Mary Fran, the founders of Girls Mentorship, a program to help girls from 9 and up to find new connections with real depth and meaning with not only their peers, but others from different age groups. Jilli P and Mary Fran talk about what it takes to get both girls (and, coming soon, boys) to a position of strength and confidence. You can find out more about the program at GirlsMentorship.com

durée : 00:58:16 - Cultures Monde - par : Mélanie Chalandon - Confrontés à la baisse de la valeur de leur appartement, voire ruinés par l'achat sur plan d'un appartement jamais construit, les propriétaires chinois manifestent leur colère et leur désarroi face à la crise immobilière. - invités : Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, responsable de l'Institut de recherches sur l'économie de la Chine (IDREC); Natacha Aveline-Dubach Directrice de recherche au Laboratoire Géographie-Cités, spécialiste de la question urbaine en Asie orientale; Cinzia Losavio Géographe, chercheuse postdoctorale au Laburba de l'université Gustave Eiffel et à l'université Paris-1

durée : 00:58:26 - Entendez-vous l'éco ? - par : Tiphaine de Rocquigny - Explosion de la dette, crise de l'immobilier, baisse de la croissance… le ralentissement économique met le Parti Communiste Chinois en difficulté, et l'oblige à revoir ses ambitions à la baisse. - invités : Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, responsable de l'Institut de recherches sur l'économie de la Chine (IDREC); Nathan Sperber docteur en sociologie, chercheur spécialiste de l'économie politique chinoise

(00:00:46) Croissance en demi-teinte: les défis de l'économie chinoise. Interview de Mary-Françoise Renard (00:11:53) En Norvège, la monoculture du saumon remise en cause (00:16:44) Musique du monde (ep 2) - "Sability": la chanson en tête des charts au Nigéria

durée : 00:11:21 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Guillaume Erner - Baisse de la croissance, crise immobilière, dette en hausse, l'économie chinoise est en berne. Hier, le géant asiatique a essuyé un nouveau revers. L'agence de notation Moody's a abaissé la perspective de sa note. Comment la Chine fait-elle face à ces secousses ? Son économie est-elle en péril ? - invités : Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, responsable de l'Institut de recherches sur l'économie de la Chine (IDREC)

Gratitude is a tool that connects us to our happiness, success and power.  ~ Kristin Smedley & Mary Fran Bontempo NOTE** This episode was previously aired, but it's fun, has a great message and deserves to be run again! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! Has it ever occurred to you that gratitude can help you tap into your power? We don't often think of thankfulness as a powerful thing. In fact, some of us feel that being grateful may make us seem weak. Here at Brilliantly Resilient, we are card-carrying members on the gratitude train. Even in our darkest hours, we were thankful for those slivers of light that held us up and gave us hope, whether they came from friends, family, or the experts who helped guide us through our crises. Training the mind to focus on blessings instead of lack opens up the spirit, and okay, we're going a little woo-woo here (with Mary Fran's blessing), the universe, to provide opportunities, connections and the strength to move forward instead of stewing in a pot of blech. Gratitude provides focus, as well as the positive energy necessary to make decisions and take action. This Thanksgiving, remember to be truly grateful for blessings both big and small. Live with an open heart and mind and use gratitude as a tool to live a Brilliantly Resilient life! Happy Thanksgiving! XO, KS & MFB

durée : 00:05:50 - L'invité de 6h20 - par : Marion L'hour - A 6h20 aujourd'hui, notre invitée est Mary-Françoise Renard, elle est économiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, et autrice du livre 'La Chine dans l'économie mondiale' (Presses Universitaires Blaise Pascal). - invités : Mary-Françoise Renard - Mary-Françoise Renard : Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, responsable de l'Institut de recherches sur l'économie de la Chine (IDREC)

By making best friends with denial and distraction, I was refusing to see what "could be" going on in my life, which was that my son had been struggling for a very long time with substance abuse issues. I kept holding onto what I thought my life and my son "should be," instead of facing and dealing with the truth. ~ Mary Fran Bontempo Have you ever known that a crisis was barrelling down on you but you refused to see it? Some truths are just too hard to face, leading us to deny their existence and distract ourselves with just about anything to keep from facing reality. We're taught from a young age that if we follow "the rules," things will be okay. Do the right thing, and good will follow. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, it doesn't always work out that way. Yet, giving up on that myth is scary, and can open a Pandora's box of life messes that we just don't want to face. Mary Fran Bontempo, co-founder of Brilliantly Resilient, knows the perils of focusing only on what she thought her life "should be," based on living by the rules. Knowing that her son was having some challenges, Mary Fran denied the severity of what she intuitively felt was wrong, because that wasn't what her life "should be" manifesting. If you follow the rules, things will be okay, right? But by ignoring the truth of what "could be," which was, in fact, that her son had spiraled into serious addiction, Mary Fran almost lost her child. We cannot navigate challenges if we deny them. It's essential to see truth. Maybe what's happening shouldn't be--terrible things shouldn't happen to good people--but only by acknowledging what could be the truth can we begin to find solutions and make our way back to the light. Tune in for more of Mary Fran's insights on this episode of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast, and be sure to get her book, The 15 Minute Master, which tells the story of her son's addiction and how she and her family made their way back to health and healing. Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! XO, Mary Fran & Kristin

In honor of ADHD awareness month, Michelle and Mary Fran talk about their experiences with ADHD IRL. Topics includ everything from how they got diagnosed, to how it's impacted their respective UX journeys, to advice for those with ADHD and those working with coworkers who have ADHD. 

durée : 00:59:00 - Entendez-vous l'éco ? - par : Tiphaine de Rocquigny - Stagnation de la consommation, baisse des exportations… l'économie chinoise est en berne. La Chine peut-elle éviter une crise économique majeure ? À l'aune de ce ralentissement économique, le pays doit-il repenser son modèle ? - invités : Sébastien Jean Professeur d'économie au Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM); Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, responsable de l'Institut de recherches sur l'économie de la Chine (IDREC); Jean-Louis Rocca Professeur à Sciences Po et chercheur au CERI

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Mary Fran Bontempo and Kristin Smedley know their brilliance. But they didn't always. Both Kristin and Mary Fran know what it feels like to be sucker punched by life. But they refuse to let those sucker punches define them. Together they created Brilliantly Resilient - a show, podcast, program and now a book to teach others how to Reset, Rise and Reveal their Brilliance to the world! Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Do not be married to outcomes. There's always going to be something that pushes you off course, but the beauty is there's also opportunity in that. 2. When you are executing your brilliance, everything is aligned and you're feeling good. But don't assume that it will get you to exactly where you want to go. 3. There are core values in how you live your life - once you align the things you do with your core values, then exponential success happens. Get $100 off with promo code FIRE - Discover your Brilliance Sponsors HubSpot There's a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It's smart software for smart sales teams that feels good to use! Try it for yourself at HubSpot.com/sales Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk? Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions Policygenius Your loved ones deserve a financial safety net. You deserve a smarter way to find and buy it. Visit Policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save  

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Mary Fran Bontempo and Kristin Smedley know their brilliance. But they didn't always. Both Kristin and Mary Fran know what it feels like to be sucker punched by life. But they refuse to let those sucker punches define them. Together they created Brilliantly Resilient - a show, podcast, program and now a book to teach others how to Reset, Rise and Reveal their Brilliance to the world! Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Do not be married to outcomes. There's always going to be something that pushes you off course, but the beauty is there's also opportunity in that. 2. When you are executing your brilliance, everything is aligned and you're feeling good. But don't assume that it will get you to exactly where you want to go. 3. There are core values in how you live your life - once you align the things you do with your core values, then exponential success happens. Get $100 off with promo code FIRE - Discover your Brilliance Sponsors HubSpot There's a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It's smart software for smart sales teams that feels good to use! Try it for yourself at HubSpot.com/sales Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk? Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions Policygenius Your loved ones deserve a financial safety net. You deserve a smarter way to find and buy it. Visit Policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save

For several seasons we've been bringing you all of the stories about how if we can do it, you can do it. Then it was with our guests, if they can do it, you can do it. But people were asking okay, "But how? How do you do it?"  ~ Kristin Smedley We're back!! Welcome back to a New Season of Brilliantly Resilient Live! As former teachers and moms, September is our New Year. We get excited about new beginnings and this new season of Brilliantly Resilient is just that. We're changing it up a bit this season. We'll still be brining you great content and great guests. But we're also going to dig into what caused us to create Brilliantly Resilient in the first place. We both experienced our own traumatic sucker punches and train wrecks, but after meeting one another we realized that our process to navigate our crises was very similar. It's that process--the how we did it, and still do it--that we're going to offer you in a slightly different way. So this season, you'll be seeing us together, with guests, and separately, as we share our individual takes on what it means to live with a Brilliantly Resilient mindset. As we continue to grow, we want to help you do the same. And to that end, did you know that we bring Brilliantly Resilient on the road? Over the past several years, we've been honored and proud to bring Brilliantly Resilient to many companies, ERGs (Employee Resource Groups), conferences and associations, both in person and virtually. It's a joy to hear how the B.R. process resonates with others both professionally and personally. So if you'd like to have us join you at work or with a group, drop us a line at howdy@brilliantlyresilient.net  or get our speaker kit to learn more. Meanwhile, enjoy this new season and happy September to all! Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! XO, Mary Fran & Kristin

Doubt can go two ways: One direction leads to fear, the other to hope. ~ Dr. Lee Warren: Hope is the First Dose What does it mean to hope? As children, we hope for a bike for Christmas or a puppy. As we grow, hope may be in the form of a prom date. But as we grow, and life brings its challenges, it becomes harder to hope, sometimes resulting in depression or despair. Dr. Lee Warren has survived more than most--divorce, war, the loss of a child to an unsolved murder. Any one might crush a spirit. Yet Lee continues to turn to hope in God to find meaning and purpose in life, despite admitting to doubt and questioning, which he notes are part of the human journey.  Lee has continued to inspire us here at Brilliantly Resilient with his encouragement and belief--leading us to continue to hope and move towards a greater purpose. Read more about Hope is the First Dose, below and be sure to tune into Lee's episode of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast. To get the full B.R. Summer Reading list, click here. Lee Warren: Hope is the First Dose  A practicing neurosurgeon and award-winning author shares his roadmap to finding hope and even happiness when the worst happens—by placing trust in God—in this powerful memoir of personal tragedy, grief, and recovery. In Hope Is the First Dose, Dr. Warren offers tender empathy and hard-won insights to give you tangible hope. No matter what you're facing, it doesn't have to be the end of you. Let Dr. Warren help you find your way back to a new season of hope, faith, peace—and even happiness. The first dose is hope—and it comes in the form of grace from the skilled hands of the Great Physician. Tune into Lee's episode of the Brilliantly Resilient Podcast! Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! XO, Kristin and Mary Fran

I went to Ukraine thinking I'd find victims of war and recipients of humanitarian aid. What I found were civilians creatively, consciously engaging in what was going on around them. Every person had their own process as a starting point to resilience. ~ Greta Uehling: 'Everyday War' Can you imagine life in a war zone? For those of us living in the United States, life in a war zone is something we observe from afar. The images we most often see are devastating, showing civilians huddling in fear near bombed out homes and cities. Yet, when Dr. Greta Uehling visited Ukraine to better learn how civilians were coping with the war, she discovered resilience and brilliance as people often “made choices based on others' vulnerability,” discovering also that “relationships became essential to resilience.” Dr. Uehling's book, Everyday War illustrates how individuals found their worldview shifting as they discovered the importance of relationships, awareness of others' suffering and the usefulness of transferable skills in navigating life in a war zone with resilience. Here at Brilliantly Resilient, we've often said that the roots of resilience and brilliance can often be found in service to others. The week's reader's pick illustrated that in a beautiful and poignant way, even amid a war-torn country.  Read on for more on Everyday War and be sure to tun into Dr. Uehling's episode of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast. To get the full Brilliantly Resilient Summer Reading list, click here. Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! Greta Uehling: Everyday War  In Ukraine, landscapes filled with death and destruction prompted attentiveness to human vulnerabilities and the cultivation of everyday, interpersonal peace. What goes through the mind of a mother who must send her child to school across a minefield or the men who belong to groups of volunteer body collectors? In Ukraine, such questions have been part of the daily calculus of life. Greta Uehling engages with the lives of ordinary people living in and around the armed conflict over Donbas that began in 2014 and shows how conventional understandings of war are incomplete. Everyday War considers where peace can be cultivated at an everyday level. Tune into Dr. Uehling's episode of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast! XO, Kristin and Mary Fran

durée : 00:42:33 - Le Temps du débat - par : Mattéo Caranta - Les pays des BRICS (Brésil, Russie, Inde, Chine, Afrique du Sud) vont accueillir dès janvier prochain six nouveaux membres, dont l'Iran, a annoncé le président sud-africain ce jeudi 24 août. Est-ce un bouleversement de l'ordre mondial ? - invités : Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, responsable de l'Institut de recherches sur l'économie de la Chine (IDREC); Alexandre Kateb Économiste, fondateur et président du cabinet d'expertise The Multipolarity Report; Christophe Ventura Directeur de recherches à l'Iriss, responsable du programme Amérique latine et Caraïbes

I try and bridge the world between the visual and tactile worlds. You must touch the artwork. It's a way to physically engage with the art. My artwork allows you to chat with it, chat with strangers next to it, and have a conversation. ~ Clarke Reynolds We humans love to talk. It's our primary means of communication, and one specific to us as living beings. Yet so many of our conversations in this world are fraught with anger, mistrust and frustration.  Clarke Reynolds wants to change that. As a blind artist, Clarke is intent on changing people's perception of blindness through his artwork–and sparking conversation.  Despite a challenging childhood, health issues and deteriorating eyesight, Clarke was determined to follow his dreams. With his sketchbook as his role model and his “shrink,” Clarke worked hard, evolving with his circumstances and using his art to tactically communicate with both the sighted and unsighted worlds. By creating a bridge through his work, Clarke helps others find commonality in experience, sparking positive interactions–and conversations. Here at Brilliantly Resilient, we understand the need to evolve. Life doesn't stand still, and neither can we if we want to live happy, fulfilling lives. That rarely means that things work out according to plan, but by keeping our mental conversations positive and focusing on doing the work, we can make an impact–even if it's not the same one we envisioned. (And it's often even better!) To hear more from Clarke, check out his website at https://www.seeingwithoutseeing.com/ and tune in to this week's edition of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast. Be sure to listen for these additional bits of brilliance: Braille is a great ice breaker; you can physically use it to tell stories. We live in a coding age. Braille is just a different way to code. Braille is just a new language, as is coding. I just show off the thought in color and shape and size. It's color-coded Braille. Having a platform has given me the impetus to make change, but you have to work hard.Being famous is about changing other people's perception of blindness. Being blind has made me a better artist–a better person. Finding your personal spark is key to resilience. Every job needs that spark of creativity. We're living too serious a life now.  Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! XO, Kristin and Mary Fran  

durée : 00:59:23 - Cultures Monde - par : Julie Gacon - Structurante dans les équilibres géopolitiques contemporains, la guerre commerciale qui oppose la Chine et les États-Unis s'illustre en particulier dans une bataille pour dominer les technologies de pointe. - invités : Mathilde Velliet Chercheuse à l'Université Paris-Cité et au programme de géopolitique des technologies de l'Institut français des relations internationales (IFRI); Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, responsable de l'Institut de recherches sur l'économie de la Chine (IDREC); Jean-François Dufour Co-fondateur de Sinople, cabinet de conseil stratégique

durée : 00:38:37 - Le Temps du débat - par : Emmanuel Laurentin - Après que l'Argentine a décidé fin avril de régler ses importations chinoises en yuan plutôt qu'en dollars, les BRICS ont annoncé lancer leur propre monnaie commune en août. Ces pays du "sud global" cherchent à remettre en cause l'hégémonie du dollar, mais est-il possible de s'en défaire ? - invités : Orsola Costantini économiste, chargée des affaires économiques à la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le Commerce et le Développement; Carlos Quenan Economiste, professeur à l'IHEAL (Institut des Hautes Etudes de l'Amérique Latine) - Université Paris III, vice-président de l'Institut des Amériques; Mary-Françoise Renard Economiste, professeure à l'université Clermont-Auvergne, responsable de l'Institut de recherches sur l'économie de la Chine (IDREC)

In this episode Kevin shares his company's “painting promise” which they have had in place for 25 years.  This promise drives the business in all aspects and allows Kevin to focus on succession planning for his upcoming transition of leadership. In this episode you will learn: One thing that you can do to become Kevin's successor. How to teach others to have crucial conversations. Ways to overcome the challenges of finding talent. When speaking to different generations, how to focus on what appeals to them. 24 Hour Challenge: WRITE YOUR PRIMARY AIM.  Write yourself a letter in a date certain in the future as if it is coming from a friend.  What do you want out of life?  Project yourself into the future, what do you want in your life, career, day to day, activities, health, etc.  About Kevin Nolan: Kevin Nolan started Nolan Painting in 1979 while attending Villanova University. Since its founding, Nolan Painting has steadily grown into the nation's largest and most successful family-owned residential painting company. It was recently recognized as one of the largest family-owned businesses by the Philadelphia Business Journal. It has also received the Inc. Magazine 2021 Best in Business Award and has been a Top Workplaces recipient for six consecutive years. In 2003, Kevin started Nolan Consulting Group with his brother Brian. It uses Nolan Painting's successful business model to help painting contractors around the country grow their own businesses. In addition, Nolan Consulting Group provides real-life solutions to issues facing growing companies. Its mission is to help small businesses reach their summit by implementing business systems, sales training, and leadership development. Kevin is an Ironman and an endurance athlete, running a marathon in all 50 states. Kevin lives in Glen Mills, PA, with his wife, Mary Fran. He has four adult children who all work in the business. Kevin is author of a book that will be published this Sept. called "Organizational Muscle". You can connect with Kevin in the following ways:   Website:  https://www.nolanpainting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanpainting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NolanPaintingContractor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR2wwl7w8lS8zHDPz8Gr0CQ/videos You can connect with Laura in the following ways:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions Website: https://vocalimpactproductions.com/ Laura's Online Course: virtualinfluence.today   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Fran's team is navigating the world of design systems. She checks in with Michelle, whose primary focus is design systems, for advice and guidance. If you have questions you'd like answers to, reach out to us on LinkedIn or social media. We love nerding out about design systems, so we're happy to discuss it. Talk to us on the zeroheight Slack community! (bit.ly/zheroes-signup), comment on Twitter @uxinreallife or Instagram @ux.inreallife.

Be seen, heard and remembered. I had a whole period of my life where I was afraid to use my voice. I was afraid to be visible. I could have done so much more if I hadn't been afraid to be visible. Start being visible. ~ Mildred Talabi Have you ever found yourself wanting to speak up about something but you remained silent? Whether it's because we lack the confidence to speak up, we think our opinion isn't valuable, or we feel less than others in the room–especially at work–it's not uncommon for people, especially women, to stay silent rather than speak up and have all eyes on us. When we're visible, that means we can be vulnerable. We step into the spotlight and take the chance others won't like us or what we stand for. But what if the opposite happens? What if our message resonates with others and we can finally find the purpose in life that we've been seeking? Mildred Talabi, this week's guest on the Brilliantly Resilient podcast, knows how it feels to watch life go by on the sidelines. It wasn't until a major health crisis caused Mildred to recognize that she was letting opportunities to live life on her terms pass by that she knew she had to to step into the spotlight, speak up, and make an impact.  Today, Mildred is an author and leader of the Visible Women Tribe and also teaches others how to build a brand on LinkedIn by using the platform as a community to build the bonds of personal and professional trust and share their brilliance with the world.  Here at Brilliantly Resilient, we know the power of a supportive tribe, and we also believe in speaking up and owning your brilliance. Each of us has the potential to share that brilliance with others to make the world a better place. Tune in to this week's episode of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast to hear more of Mildred's wisdom and be sure to listen for the additional bits of brilliance: There was a gift in my adversity. I knew I had to decide what was really important in my life and how I wanted to live. Here's how you can become visible on LikedIn: PACE Profile–Who are you? Audience–Who is your audience? Content–Your vehicle to be seen Engagement–LinkedIn is about engagement and building community. Use LInkedIn as a community space and be personal. If you're going to build a personal brand, you can't avoid the personal When you add the personal content, people get to know you. It helps to strengthen the bond and build trust.  Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! XO, Kristin and Mary Fran

Débat entre Mary-Françoise Renard, professeure d'économie à l'Université Clermont Auvergne, auteure du livre "La Chine dans l'économie mondiale", et Stéphane Corcuff, maître de conférences en politique du monde chinois contemporain.

Having the hard conversations with a loved one and then sharing what we've learned can be a gift to others who love that person but can't have those conversations. The Five Wishes helped me start those conversations. ~ Yvonne Caputo How much do you enjoy having hard conversations? If you're like most of us, you'd rather go to the dentist than have a difficult conversation with a loved one–or anyone, for that matter. Hard conversations are, well, hard. They frequently involve intense and unpleasant emotions, and we only venture into that territory when we've exhausted every other means of avoiding the situation. But Yvonne Caputo, this week's guest on the Brilliantly Resilient podcast, has experienced the upside of hard conversations–getting to know a loved one better and honoring him towards the end of, and after his life. Yvonne is the author of Flying with Dad and Dying with Dad, two books that prove the value of asking difficult questions and listening (deeply, as Yvonne says), to the answers. While it wasn't easy to initiate those conversations, Yvonne found help in utilizing a document titled The Five Wishes, which encourages conversations about end of life care and the needs and wishes of those relying on others for care. After asking the tough emotional questions, Yvonne found that the answers prompted more loving and enlightening conversations with her father about his life. Having challenging conversations, no matter the topic, is never easy. Yet once we begin asking questions and seeking answers, we often find new information that makes a situation easier to understand and navigate. Part of being resilient is having the courage to move forward even when we don't really want to. Tune in to hear more of Yvonne's wisdom on this week's episode of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast and be sure to listen for these additional bits of brilliance: The more I asked questions, the more he trusted me. And I began to understand my father on a deeper level. The five wishes was a critical document. It took an advance directive for a parent and brought out all the heart. By asking the questions, I found discovery after discovery about my father. Knowing what my father wanted, I was able to honor him. By knowing what people want, we can ease their transition for us and them. Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! XO, Kristin and Mary Fran  

Nobody told us we couldn't change the world, so we thought we could. ~ Lynn Cummings What would your ideal world look like? Lynn Cummings and her husband, parents of 3 adopted children (all abused) are a mixed race family. For Lynn, a diverse neighborhood full of welcoming people, regardless of race, was the dream. Yet, when people of color began moving into Lynn's suburban neighborhood years ago, Lynn noticed the sale signs that soon sprouted up on the lawns of her white neighbors. Lynn notes, “I was so happy to see the neighborhood that I wanted to live in and so sad to see others wanted to leave because of that.” Long a believer in the simple phrase, “Just do your bit,” Lynn and her husband decided to do something about what they saw as an opportunity to create the welcoming environment they wanted for their children and others. They started an organization called  “Neighbors Empowering People” to stop white flight in their town. Today, Lynn's neighbors include multiple ethnicities all engaged in a thriving community. Being Brilliantly Resilient isn't hard. All it really takes is action, commitment and passion for your values. When we all simply “Do our bit,” with positive intention and energy, we actually can change the world. Tune in for more of Lynn's wisdom on this week's episode of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast, and be sure to listen for these additional bits of brilliance: Part of my motivation was to help create the world I wanted my children to live in. In order to make change, you have to go to the power structures. We began to work on stable integration. The building up of the body and the community. That's really what resilience means. Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! XO, Kristin and Mary Fran  

If you're only subscribing to someone else's version of success, it's not going to make you happy because it's not your version; you never really wanted it. We have to take time on the front end to figure out what that success means to us. ~ Matthew Turner How do you define success? For most of us, the word “success” is tied to professional recognition, money and some level of prestige. But do those things truly bring happiness? And what is the cost of achieving them? Author Matthew Turner explores those questions in his latest book, Beyond the Pale, in which his protagonist achieves society's version of success, only to find he never truly wanted it. In this fictional account, Ferdinand fulfills the expectations of what he was told was success, only to discover that success means something entirely different to him personally.  According to Matthew, personal success means different things to different people–one size doesn't fit all. The way to discover what success means to each of us begins with focusing on the one thing we truly own–our values, and moving forward from there.  Here at Brilliantly Resilient, we believe that defining personal values is the first step to accessing resilience and rising after challenges. When we act based on what is genuinely important to us, we follow our true path and open the door to opportunities that resonate with us–helping us to define our own versions of success, and allowing our brilliance to shine. It's not always easy to change; as Matthew reminds us, Whenever you have an awakening, it's almost always easier to roll over and stay asleep, but it is worth it. Take time to decide what success means to YOU, and jettison the guilt you may feel at abandoning a path that may not lead you to where you really want to be. Tune in to hear more from Matthew on this episode of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast, and be sure to listen for these additional bits of Brilliance: Whenever you have an awakening, it's almost always easier to roll over and stay asleep. How dare you have the audacity to change your mind? We put a lot of guilt into changing our minds. We spend too little time focusing on our individual values and principals. If you don't have values, what do you own? They are your version of doing the right thing. We spend too little time focusing on our individual values and principals. If you don't have values, what do you own? They are your version of doing the right thing. Replace success with meaning and purpose and recognize that success is malleable. Really successful people define success on their own terms. They deconstruct society's idea of success and create their own. Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! XO,  Kristin and Mary Fran  

Michelle and Mary Fran are prepping for IAC (Information Architecture Conference) this week. We hope to see you there! We'll be presenting on Thursday, March 30th.  In lieu of a new episode, we're re-releasing a favorite of ours from season 1 all about our UX book toolbox!  

  Don't operate from a fear mindset, operate from a growth mindset. Look at life from a Brilliantly Resilient lens. ~ Kristin Smedley and Mary Fran Bontempo Happy birthday to us!!! We can't believe it, but this week–March 7th–marks the 3rd birthday of Brilliantly Resilient! When we started Brilliantly Resilient, we planned a “world tour” of speaking on stages, sharing our process to Reset, Rise and Reveal Your Brilliance to the world. We prepared, we created, we dreamed and then, on March 7th, we had our first Brilliantly Resilient live event! It was amazing!! We couldn't have asked for more and we were so excited for the future of Brilliantly Resilient. Then, on March 14th, 2020, the entire world shut down. And so did all of our plans. Given what we preach, you'd think we immediately started to Reset with Resilience. Instead, we cried, we complained, we shook our fists at the heavens…and then we got over ourselves. We realized that we couldn't control anything that was happening in the world, but we could control our response. So, we decided to practice what we were preaching and started to look for ways to share Brilliantly Resilient–when we couldn't leave home. Fast forward three incredible years, and we have a top-rated podcast, a book, we've traveled around the country, both in person and virtually–all to share the Brilliantly Resilient program with thousands of others. As we often say, we are our own best case study, and have implemented each step of the Brilliantly Resilient process over and over again–proving that it works. We work the Brilliantly Resilient steps every day, and we've moved from a fear mindset to a growth mindset. Simply put, that means that instead of crashing and burning with challenges, we acknowledge them, make values-based decisions, check our perspective and see what's in our control. We can then take imperfect action (we've learned that nothing is perfect, and that's okay) and evolve with what happens next. Sharing Brilliantly Resilient has been a joyous opportunity, and we're incredibly grateful for those of you who have learned, laughed and discovered your resilience and brilliance with us. Thank you is not enough, but a heartfelt thanks to you all for your support. We're just getting started! Tune into this week's podcast to hear more (from us!), and be sure to listen for these additional bits of brilliance: When everything is taken away, you get to go back to your basic values, figure out what's important, and make decisions based on that. You can create a process for managing things. I look at life through a Brilliantly Resilient lens now, not as a victim or in anger. Now I know how I'm going to show up when a sucker punch comes along.  You can bring your transferable skills to every experience. Figure out what your Brilliant skill set is and bring that to every experience and see what happens. Then find others with complementary skill sets to add to your tribe. Kids don't look at failure as failure. They look at it as a learning opportunity.  Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! Kristin and Mary Fran  

In our newest episode of PenPodcast we are joined by Mary Fran Bontempo. Mary Fran is a speaker, author, podcast host and humorist who teaches audiences to control their most powerful influence: Self-Talk. A two-time TEDx presenter and author of The Woman's Book of Dirty Words, and Not Ready for Granny Panties, Mary Fran proves small changes in self-talk generate big life changes, allowing individuals to be positive, productive and vital in a rapidly changing world. A Huffington Post, Thrive Global contributor and regular columnist for numerous websites, Mary Fran's work has been honored by the YWCA, the Erma Bombeck Writer's Workshop and Humor Press, among others. A frequent media guest and speaker, audiences delight in her empowering and entertaining message. Mary Fran engages, uplifts, motivates and inspires audiences with practical wit and wisdom, leading to professional and personal success. How do you cope when you wake up one day and learn that your son is a heroin addict? No one is immune to crisis, regardless of the details. Yet even without challenges, everyday life can push us to the edge. During my crisis, a simple, effective system evolved, one that worked for everything, and still does. Join me as we laugh (yes, laugh!), learn, and make life better with The 15 Minute Master—15 Minutes at a time! Website: https://www.maryfranbontempo.com/ Contact: media@maryfranbontempo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pen-podcast/support

Alternative pathways to learning and education are really the key to educating today's students. So, how are we interconnected to businesses? How are we connected to the community? Everyone has that buy-in. How can we get businesses and the community and non-profits involved? ~Carlos Aponte Do you remember what you learned in Geometry class? Philosophy? Chemistry? Much of what we learned as students was intended to offer a well-rounded education, gearing us towards college–where we often took classes that were equally forgettable. (A course in James Joyce for English? Mary Fran had a headache for a solid month!)  Carlos Aponte taught in the Philadelphia school system for over ten years. Having lived through childhood trauma, Carlos recognized that many of his students were also struggling with serious challenges, and the educational system was not meeting their needs. Further, the path for students not headed for college often seemed like a dead-end. Knowing there was a better way, Carlos created the non-profit We Love Philly, a program that allows students to earn high school credits while learning how to practice self-care, engage with their community, create their own personal brand, and apprentice at area businesses.  Carlos recognizes the value in educating the whole student, and knows that encouraging the individual, as well as area businesses and organizations, to engage and support each other allows young people to feel a sense of worth and belonging that carries into adulthood.  Here at Brilliantly Resilient, we believe in building powerful tribes based on complementary skills sets so that everyone brings their best selves to every challenge. And living based on values with an emphasis on self-care helps our young people recognize their own power and worth, helping them to find their place in the world–both big and small. Tune into this week's episode to hear more from Carlos and listen for these additional bits of brilliance: You can't have an ounce of judgment in your bones when you're working with young people. You have to get through the trust / mistrust stage before you can reach kids. Once your body, mind and soul are aligned, you can do anything. There is a major disconnect between administration, teachers and students with the diverse learning styles and proficiencies in those groups. The brains are different and learn differently.  Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together!  Mary Fran & Kristin  

We're covering approaches to starting a new job (fast and slow) and we also learn more about Mary Fran's new job! What has starting a new job been like for you? Talk to us on the zeroheight Slack community! (bit.ly/zheroes-signup), comment below or reply on Twitter @uxinreallife or Instagram @ux.inreallife.

“I really think that none of us has to be as scared of ourselves as we are. We don't have to be worried that we're going to turn into monsters.” ~ Ashleigh Renard Are you married or in a long-term relationship? Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you weren't in that relationship? If we're honest, most of us have had moments where we fantasize about being free of obligations–and sometimes, that even means a marriage. But rather than examine why we're feeling that way, we shame ourselves into acting like everything is okay, even when it isn't. Ashleigh Renard, this week's guest on the Brilliantly Resilient podcast, notes that feeling like something is missing doesn't make us awful people. In fact, we're obligated to pause and consider what we want, what's working and what isn't–for everyone's sake. When we're honest, we can fix things, not just so they're better, but great. Through her book Swing and her Keeping It Hot viral video series, Ashleigh offers tips and strategies about how to stay connected, renegotiate marriage and most importantly, keep monogamy hot! (Whhaaattt???!!!)  Hilarious and heartfelt, Ashleigh is full of wit and wisdom and urges us to ditch the martyr-mom (twin sister of the supermom), and pay attention to ourselves. (She took her first step to personally do so by promising to heed her body and go to the bathroom when she needed to. Any other women out there holding it until you're ready to burst because someone needs something from you? Raise your hands, ladies!) Hear more from Ashleigh on this week's episode of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast and be sure to listen for these additional bits of Brilliance: We take action on autopilot because we don't have to make decisions. It feels safer; you don't want to rock the boat. So often we push away from each other because we are pushing away from ourselves. Have radical compassion for yourself. Maybe there is no bad guy here. The only way to move is to be on your path and say, ‘I'd like you to join me.' But we can't go back and try to pull them along. So often we push away from each other because we are pushing away from ourselves. Ashleigh Renard (https://ashleighrenard.com/) Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! Kristin and Mary Fran

There's a perception about what nurses do and there's what nurses actually do. Nursing needs to start talking about itself. Every healthcare consumer should understand what nurses do. Visibility is key. ~Donald Bucher Do you feel safe and respected while doing your job? Most of us would say, “Of course.” While we might not have the perfect working environment, we don't go to work with the expectation that we might be abused verbally or physically on any given day. Not so with nurses. One study noted that almost 90% of nurses reported experiencing some type of abuse at work–mostly at the hands of patients or their families.  It was only a few short years ago that we greeted health care workers with applause, celebration and gratitude. Yet, even then, the politicization of Covid left many nurses on the receiving end of anger and frustration, and nurses still bear the brunt of patient dissatisfaction and fear today. Donald Bucher, a registered Nurse Practitioner and this week's guest on the Brilliantly Resilient podcast, is an advocate for those in the nursing profession. Upbeat, positive and empathetic, Don still recognizes the need for the public to know just how hard nurses really work, and he wants the nursing community to speak up both to educate others and protect themselves. Respect for others, as well as ourselves, is at the core of a civilized society. Everyone has the right to expect civility, especially while doing a life-saving job. Here at Brilliantly Resilient, respect is a core principle in how we treat each other, regardless of any differences we may encounter.  Tune in to this week's episode to hear more from Don and be sure to listen for these additional bits of Brilliance: The nurses are the ones standing there for 12 hours a day picking up on things with patients that help save your loved one. It's a difficult time to be in healthcare. Nurses love what we do, but it's hard. You're asked to do much more with less time. It's hard. We have to remember that when you're interacting with a family, they're having the worst day of their lives. But nurses still need to feel respected and safe. The voices (of nurses) needed to be louder during Covid. I challenge nurses to join their organizations to make that voice louder. ~ Donald Bucher (https://www.pacnp.org/) Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! Kristin and Mary Fran

Mary Fran Bontempo is a force of natureA successful columnist and humorist, Mary Fran found herself in an industry that was rapidly changing, marginalizing her and forcing her into an unwanted and unplanned obsolescence. But she wasn't ready to be “old,” or to let her voice be silenced. Mary Fran reinvented herself, and became a sought-after public speaker and author. And then life delivered what she calls the “Sucker Punch.”Her story of how she navigated her son's overdose and addiction recovery, kept her family together, and became a thought leader, TEDx Speaker, and renowned podcaster is inspiring.This is a great conversation that will show you the power of resilience, hope, and faith. Check out Mary Fran's books, podcast, and speaking by clicking the button and links below.Start writing today. Use the button below to create your Substack and connect your publication with Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

This week we're joined by Mary Fran (@itsmaryfran) to discuss fat phobia, how being comfortable in your body effects your wardrobe, the 2000's trends & diet culter and how we should normalize that it's okay if you've never been in an adult relationship.