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I really enjoyed this conversation with Natalie and her mother, Mary, because it reminded me how an unstoppable mindset is often built quietly, over time, through creativity, learning, and persistence. Together, they share what it has been like to navigate life across generations while facing learning disabilities, health challenges, workplace adversity, and the constant need to adapt. We talk about Natalie's journey with attention deficit disorder and anxiety, how creative outlets like baking, art, music, and storytelling helped her find focus and confidence, and why returning to school later in life became an act of self-trust rather than fear. Mary's story adds another powerful layer. She reflects on growing up with low self-esteem, navigating male-dominated workplaces, and dealing with sexual harassment long before there were systems in place to address it. As a mother, artist, and professional, she shares what it means to keep moving forward while supporting her daughter's growth. Throughout our conversation, we explore accessibility, creative entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, and why accommodations and understanding still matter. I believe you will find this episode both honest and encouraging, especially if your own path has been anything but linear. Highlights: 00:00 – Hear how creativity and resilience shaped an unstoppable mindset across two generations.08:35 – Learn how attention deficit disorder and anxiety changed the way focus, learning, and confidence developed.14:33 – Discover why stepping away from a demanding career can open the door to new growth.21:23 – Understand how workplace sexual harassment leaves lasting effects long after it happens.35:16 – See why protecting and celebrating local artists became a personal mission.59:09 – Learn why accessibility, accommodations, and empathy still matter in everyday life. About the Guest: Mary Dunn: Mary was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the only child of Norman and Lucille Rump. At a young age, she liked to draw and as she grew older she enjoyed painting. Her first painting was in oil and Mary was eleven years old. However, because of the expense of art supplies, it was difficult to pursue a continuous endeavor in that particular form of art. While in high school, nothing really exciting happened as Mary was on the shy side. She didn't belong to any groups and she really just wanted to graduate. She graduated in the upper third of her class. The most momentous part of the graduation was that Jeff Goldblum was also a graduate of her class. After graduation, Mary continued her education at The Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. There she studied cosmetology and acquired a teacher license. Although she never taught, she did work at a few different shops and also managed a shop. These experiences helped Mary to become less shy. At that time, she met her first husband and had two children. The marriage lasted for eleven years, and Mary was left with two small children. Mary realized that her background in cosmetology would not be sufficient to raise two small children. She decided to go to college. With the support of her parents, she was accepted to attend Carlow College which is now Carlow University. There she studied business and minored in theology. She almost minored in art, but she needed one more credit to have that as a minor. It was important for her to graduate in order to take care of her children. While in college she belonged to several organizations. One organization was an honor society called Delta Epsilon Sigma. There she became an assistant chair of the organization. The second organization was OASIS. The organization was for non-tradition students. She was vice-president during her senior year at Carlow. She graduated in 1991 cum laude. After Carlow, she found her first employment opportunity working the Equitable Gas Company as a “Technical Fieldman”. In this position, Mary would draft pipeline installations, work up costs for those installations, and fill in for supervisors when they went on vacations. The job was difficult as it had usually been filled by men prior to her. She was thrust into a job that she learned on her own and was subject to sexual harassment. At that time, sexual harassment was not spoken about. Mary didn't even realize that her peers were doing these things to her. When she supervised union personnel, they were nice and valued her expertise. However, when she returned to the office, more harassment continued. During that period, Mary decided to get a Master's Degree and enrolled in Carnegie Mellon's Heinz school of Public Management. Her classes were very valuable as she learned about leadership, information systems, and marketing communications. She graduated in 1996 with distinction. Even though after she graduated from CMU, she continued to be sexual harassed. She thought it might be a good idea to document the issues that made her position difficult. She began to take notes on these incidents. When she went to Human Resources, Mary was told that she should confront these people and tell them how she was feeling. Mary couldn't do that because she felt it would make matters worse. She applied for another position within the company. In 1997, Mary became Program Manager of Energy Technology. While there, Mary developed and implemented a marketing plan to promote the use of alternative fuels. As a Program Manager, Mary became a member of Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities which focused on alternative fueled vehicles. During this time, she became a board member and focused on grants and wrote the Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities Newsletter. In 1999, her position was eliminated at Equitable. In some ways, Mary was relieved about the elimination, but in other ways, it was the first time this ever happened to her. She was now remarried and was concerned about her children. It was very scary. Thankfully, Mary was not unemployed for long. She was hired at Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission as a Transportation Planner. In this position she implemented a newly designed client tracking system of their products and services that helped to increase revenue. Additionally, she worked on a communication plan to implement branding and crisis communications. Eventually, Mary became a Marketing/Communication Specialist for Southwestern Pennsylvania Communications. She was responsible for multi-media communications connected with branding. Mary designed logos for special projects, arranged special affairs, open houses and conferences. She remained a part of Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities. Mary additionally prepared presentations for executive management to deliver regarding the Joseph A. James Memorial Excellence in Local Government Achievement Award that recognizes a municipal government elected or appointed official in any local government, agency, or Council of Government for a lifetime of exemplary governance or management. Unfortunately, a new Executive was hired to replace the past Executive who had passed away. Because of this, our whole department was eliminated. After Southwestern, Mary was hired as the Manager of Administration and Human Resources for THE PROGRAM for Female Offenders. While at THE PROGRAM, Mary was responsible for maintaining the policies and daily operations in THE PROGRAM. She implemented a cost effective foodservice program, introduced staff ID cards and implemented the Windows NT network server and computer security using a Digital Subscriber Line which is a type of high-speed internet connection that uses existing copper telephone lines to provide internet access to three PROGRAM facilities. Additionally, Mary implemented a human resource database for directors and managers that targeted specific employment information. Mary maintained safety equipment and introduced a safe evacuation plan for her building.. Unfortunately, because THE PROGRAM was grant based and when it was time to acquire grant money much of the previous grants were not renewed and Mary lost her job. Mary eventually was hired by Roach and Associates, Inc. as a Project Manager. In this position, she negotiated oil and gas leases for exploration and productions of future gas wells in Clearfield County Pennsylvania. During this time, Mary was responsible for permitting activities with the state, county and federal agencies as well as prepared training seminars to meet pipeline safety regulations as per U.S. Department of Transportation, CFR49, Parts 192-193. Mary authored documentation regarding pipeline regulations for various housing authorities and gas production companies within Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York. Besides working at Roach, Mary became part of the Transition Team for Peduto for Mayor of Pittsburgh. That was such a memorable experience as my team focused on some of the issues facing the newly elected Mayor. It was nice to be a part of change. After working ten years at Roach and Associates, Inc., Mary decided it was time to retire in 2015. While working at Roach, Mary began dabbling in art again. It had been quite a while since college and painting. But she began to work in pastels and eventually more in the line of acrylic painting. She became president of the Pittsburgh Pastel Artist League. She no longer is president of that group. Mary now belongs to the Pittsburgh Society of Artists where she was juried into the group. She has had her work display at The Galaxie in Chicago, Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Monroeville Library, Gallery Sim, Boxheart Gallery, Southern Allegheny Museum of Art, Saville Gallery in Maryland and various other galleries around Pittsburgh. Her Study in Pastels won an Award of Excellence from Southern Allegheny Museum of Art. Mary also came in second place in the Jerry's Artarama Faber Castel Contest. As time went on, Mary decided to focus more on her art work and began teaching students how to paint with Acrylic. She also began a YouTube channel, Pittsburgh Artist Studio, where she gave free art lessons in acrylic to future artists around the country. Unfortunately, Mary developed chronic back issues, and she had to give up her teaching. She has had two back operations to alleviate the pain, but the second operation really didn't help. It has caused more painful issues. Therefore, it is difficult for her to paint a long period of time. Currently, Mary devotes her time to illustrating her oldest daughter's books for children. The books are a series about a little boy's adventures in his life. Her books can be found on Amazon under her name “Nicole Leckenby”. Additionally, she has illustrated a book for her younger daughter, Natalie Sebula, entitled “The Many Colors of Natalie”. In conclusion, now that Mary is retired, she has had more time to work on different art projects a little at a time. She lives with her husband Steve and two dogs Grumpy and Sally. She belongs to a group of wonderful women who review Bible Psalms each week. Since my minor in theology, I do enjoy reading various books on different religious subjects. I am thankful for each day that I have and continue to work on the gifts God has given me. Natalie Belin: I am focusing on the arts. I am a creator with an ambitious attitude. I have no problem thinking BIG and dreaming BIG. While everyone else stays inside the lines, I boldly color outside the lines. Natalie resides near Pittsburgh, PA. She is 40 years old and loves adventures. Within these 40 years Natalie has experienced highs and lows. However, during the low points she was like water: adaptable, resilient, and always finding a way through. At toddler age, it was brought to the attention that she had high pressure in her eyes. However, nothing was really done about it because of her age. Typically, high pressures occur in older adults. After many years, one eye doctor took it seriously. He prescribed eye drops and finally recommended a laser technique to open the tear ducts. This alleviated the high pressure and since no eye drops have been needed. In 5 grade, she was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. Her mother, Mary Dunn advocated for her until someone listened, and her teachers realized it was a real problem. Steps were taken to help Natalie focus more. As she grew older, it was important to do activities that helped her focus such as cheerleading and possible careers in culinary. Because of the importance of focusing, Natalie decided that culinary arts would be beneficial. Natalie graduated in October of 2004 from the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute with an associate's degree in Specialized Technology Le Cordon Bleu Program in Patisserie & Baking. While there, she was elected class president. The Pennsylvania Culinary Institute offered externships to various prestigious areas to hone the craft. Natalie's externship was at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulpher Springs where she was ultimately hired. However, Natalie decided to return to Pittsburgh after a car accident. Natalie continued to work as a pastry chef for about five years. After, she decided to further her education, and Natalie graduated in December of 2023 from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. Some of her academic achievements are National Society of Collegiate Scholars, National Society of Leadership and Success, Alpha Sigma lambda-Alpha Chi Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, Delta Alpha PI Honor Society. During her academic life, Natalie became an Emmy nominated producer for Pitt to the Point (a class focusing on the news as well as behind the scenes of a news/magazine program that covers the City of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh regional campuses as well as national and international events.) Currently, Natalie is in a Graduate Certification Program which is also at the University of Pittsburgh. The Certification is in Sports, Entertainment, and Arts Law (SEAL). She hopes to use this program as a steppingstone to complete her master's degree in Sports, Entertainment, and Arts Law. In addition to the SEAL certification, one could say that Natalie is a woman of many colors. She works full-time as an Administrator for the Rehabilitation Science Program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. This is where she provides administrative support for general program management, advising and faculty. Another aspect of Natalie's many colors is writing. Several years ago, she wrote a poetry book called The Many Colors of Natalie. This is a book for 18+. There are several illustrations in the book that complement the poems. Mary Dunn, Natalie's mother, created the illustrations. In August of 2020, Natalie launched The Many Colors of Natalie Blog. She started this blog to give a new perspective to Pittsburgh other than being known for sports. This allows individuals the ability to educate themselves on different variations of Pittsburgh's art or artists as well as bringing awareness to the art scene. Natalie's motto is Love Art & Support Your Local Artist! Additionally, Natalie has been a model/actor since 2012. Most of her work consists of being an extra in various music videos and movies. Furthermore, she is an ambassador for Ambassador Sunglasses and Just Strong Clothing. Just Strong Clothing's Mission “We are a clothing brand on a mission to empower those who are not just strong for a girl, they are just strong. Whether you are an experienced lifter, a new starter or have simply overcome great adversaries in your life, the JustStrong community are here to empower and motivate you to never give up.” “Ambassador was formed to extract, refine, and exhibit the marriage between what was and what will be in fashion culture. When wearing Ambassador, you break the mold of the mundane to embrace your unmatched individualism.” Besides being an ambassador, Natalie became a Creative Percussion Artist in 2020. “Creative Percussion is a family-owned business, established in 2018, and run by husband-and-wife team, Kevin and Cheri Feeney.” Her picture is on the site as a CP percussion artist. Not only is Natalie a musician, but she dabbles in various mediums in art. Her mixed media piece Peace, Love, and Woodstock is currently in the Woodstock Museum located in Saugerties, New York. “The purpose for the Woodstock Museum is: To gather, display, disseminate and develop the concept and reality of Woodstock, encompassing the culture and history of a living colony of the arts, with special emphasis placed on the exhibition of self-sustaining ecological technologies. To encourage and increase public awareness of Woodstock by providing information to the general public through cultural events, displays of artifacts, outreach programs, communication media events and personal experiences, and to contribute, as an international attraction, to the cultural life and prosperity of our region; and to engage in all lawful activities in pursuit of the foregoing purposes.” Lastly, Natalie and her mother Mary Dunn started a side hustle several years ago. Mother and Daughter Collaboration (vending show name) is a great opportunity for Natalie to showcase her entrepreneurial skills in addition to her art. Their Etsy name is Maker's Collab Studio. In conclusion, Nat is excited for the future, and to see what is in store. She considers herself to be dynamic and resilient. Even those who know Natalie would say the same. Regardless of what she has been through, she keeps going. She realizes that the tough times eventually do end. In self-reflection, the “tough time” may have been a life lesson, or a possible steppingstone to what's next in her life. Only time will tell. Natalie will always be a supporter of the arts, and she will always create in some way. As Natalie ages, she sees the importance of advocating for the disabled. At one point in her life, she was embarrassed about sharing her learning disability because she felt that we live in a society where having a disability isn't necessarily welcomed and is frowned upon. Do not fear individuals who need special accommodations. Instead, educate yourself. Try being that individual who needs certain accommodations, and the accommodations are not provided or easily accessible. Progress has been made in educating the ignorant. However, there is more work that needs to be done. Ways to connect with Natalie & Mary**:** Blog website: Home - The Many Colors of Natalie Personal website: Home | natalie-sebula-belin Book of poetry: The Many Colors of Natalie: Written by: Natalie Belin - Kindle edition by Dunn, Mary, Leckenby, Nicole, Merlin, Grace, Palmieri, David. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Facebook: (1) Facebook Instagram: Natalie Sebula (@themanycolorsofnatalie) • Instagram photos and videos Etsy: MakersCollabStudio - Etsy 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. 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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 Hi everyone, and welcome to another edition of unstoppable mindset. We're doing something that we've done a few times before, and we get to do it again today. We have two people as guests on unstoppable mindset this time, mother and daughter, and that'll be kind of fun they have, between them, lots of experiences in art, but in all sorts of other kinds of things as well. They live in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, and I'm not going to say a whole lot more, because I want them to tell their stories. So I want you to meet Natalie bellen and her mother, Mary Dunn. So Natalie and Mary, both of you, welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're glad you're here. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 02:03 Well, thank you for Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 02:03 having us. Yes, we're happy to be here. Thank you. Michael Hingson 02:06 Well, let's see. We'll start with mom. Why don't you tell us something about the early Mary growing up, and you know what? What life was like growing up? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 02:18 Well, growing up, I was born in Pittsburgh. I was actually born on in the south side of Pittsburgh, and it was called St Joseph Hospital, and now it's an apartment building, but we lived here. I've lived here all my life. I lived in Hazelwood until I was about the age of three. Then we moved to Whitaker, Pennsylvania, and now I'm in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. So it's like we hopped around a bit. Growing up in my family was a little bit difficult. I had been bullied quite a bit by my cousins, so it kind of like left you know how it does with bullying. You know, it's not like today. Of course, I didn't want to go out and do something terrible to myself. It's just that it left my self esteem very low, and I just kind of stayed and was by myself most of the time. So until I grew up, I graduated from high school, I went to West Midland, North High School, I graduated in the same class as Jeff Goldblum. Although I didn't know him, I knew that he was very talented. I thought he was more talented on a piano than he was with acting, but he is still he's still very good with the piano, with his jazz music, and that's basically it. I've been in West Mifflin now for she's been quite a bit Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 03:49 since I was in seventh grade, and now I'm 40 years old, so we've been here a long time. Michael Hingson 03:54 Yeah, so it's sort of like 3027 years or so, or 28 years? Yes, well, Natalie, tell us about you when it was like growing up in and all of that. Sure. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 04:08 No problem. So I grew up in Whitaker for the most part, my yearly eight years, like until about fifth grade, I guess about like fifth grade, and then we moved, well, we just moved to a different house and whatever. Yeah, that when we moved for the second time, it was more in a neighborhood with kids, so that was, like, a lot more fun. And we played like tag and all that. So that my early years, I remember that like playing tags, swimming, I love, like skiing on the water, jet skis, stuff like that. Definitely. I loved running around. And I loved dance as a kid too, that was a lot of fun. Michael Hingson 05:00 Okay, and so you went to high school? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 05:05 Oh, yeah, I went, Yes. I went to West Midland area high school, and I graduated in 2003 in 2004 I graduated from the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute as a pastry chef and part of the things that I had to do to graduate, I had to do, like, about a six month internship where I resided in white sulfur springs, West Virginia, and I got to do my externship at the Greenbrier, and that was pretty exciting, because it has quite the history. There. People love it there for Well, one of the things that sticks in my mind is Dorothy Draper, who decorated that resort. Her taste is very cool, because she went bold, like with flower print and stripes mixed together for wallpaper. There's stories in history behind the sulfur water there. And then most people might know the Greenbrier for their golf courses, for the golf course actually, or in history about the sulfur water Michael Hingson 06:26 now, you had high eye pressure for a while after you were born, right? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 06:31 Oh, yes, the eye pressures. That's quite the story, let me tell you so at a very young age, like different doctors and eye doctors that I went to. They knew that I had high pressures, but they didn't seem like it was a big issue. But my mom had the inkling that I needed to go to a different doctor when I was like, I guess you Middle School, Michael Hingson 06:58 yeah, yeah, you were about now, was there a lot of pain because of the pressure. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 07:02 I didn't even know was happening, so I wasn't in discomfort or anything. So they said, don't they kind of dismissed it. So I wasn't worried about it, Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 07:14 Neither was I. But you know, like eventually we did go to a doctor and he said, Oh, my goodness, you have these high pressures. And it's, it could be like glaucoma. We don't ever see that in a young person, you know, they haven't ever seen anything like that. He was just amazed by it. And go ahead, you can finish this. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 07:36 Dr Al, I have so much respect for him, because he truly took care of my eyes for a very long time. I started seeing him in middle school, and I saw him up until, like my late 30s, and he I would see him quite frequently, because he would always monitor those pressures, because he knew the importance of that and how they could damage my eyes and I can lose my sight. So he always had me do like fields test eye pressure checks, because your pressures in your eyes can fluctuate throughout the day. So I would come in in like different times of the day to make sure they're not super high and stuff like that. He would prescribe me on different eye pressure medications like eye drops, because the they like the eye drops would help my eyes to it to regulate the pressures to a certain point, and then my eyes would get used to them, it seemed like, so then we would have to go to a different prescription. I caused that doctor a lot of stress, I think, because he was always thinking about my case, because it was so rare. And he went to a conference, actually, and brought that up at a conference, and at that conference, they said for me to get the laser, laser procedure done to Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 09:10 open the tear ducts. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 09:12 Yeah, yeah. And luckily, that solved it. Michael Hingson 09:18 Wow, so you so the the tear ducts were, were small or not draining properly, correct? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 09:26 Yeah, it was points where, like, if I wanted to cry, no tears would come Michael Hingson 09:31 out, no tears would come out. Well, yeah, yeah. Then you also discovered, or somehow you you learned about being Attention Deficit Disorder. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 09:45 Yeah, so, um, when I was from like one or like, from kindergarten to third grade, I went to a Catholic school, and I didn't seem like there was anything. Being really wrong. But then when I went to a public school, I was really having a hard time grasping the material, and I would get really frustrated when I was at home trying to do the homework and I just wasn't understanding. I believe the educators there said like I was also behind, which could have been part of the issue. But my mom would like try to help me with my homework, and it was like Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 10:28 it was hard. She would, she would get so frustrated and throw the papers and just, you know it, because it was very difficult for her, and we really couldn't under I couldn't understand why. You know this was happening, because my, my other daughter, I never had issues like that with so we had, I guess we were told to go. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 10:53 I think that was Miss Lenz in fifth grade. Yeah, she had me get tested for a learning disability, and with all the testing that was done with that, they said that I had attention deficit disorder. So whenever that diagnosis was made, I was able to get like teacher teaching aids to help me through tests to help me understand the curriculum a little bit better. Tutors did the counselor Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 11:28 I well they I did take her to get tested outside of school, and that's they actually told me some things that could help her with this. And then I went to the teachers, and the teachers, some of them, didn't, like, actually take this into consideration. They, they didn't really realize attention deficit disorder at that time. It was new. And so they, they kind of said, well, we don't, we don't believe in that or whatever. And I said, Well, can you just have her, like, sit up front, because she would pay attention more and she would focus better, because that's the problem she couldn't focus on. So it took a while, and then finally, the principal in the fifth grade, he had a meeting with the teachers us, and he actually was the one who brought that to their attention, that this is a problem, that attention disorder, you know, does occur, and some of it is hyper, just hyperactive disorder. So it luckily she didn't have that part of it, but it was the focusing, and we just got her more involved in things that she could learn how to focus. They recommended cheerleading, they recommended culinary school, and I think that really helped her to learn more on focusing. But she still has anxieties and things like that. It's still Michael Hingson 13:03 it's still there. So why culinary school? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 13:07 So that is such a fun question. When my grandma used to watch me, she was very particular on what I was like watching. She didn't want me to watch anything like super crazy or out there. So I would always watch cooking shows, and I thought he was so unique, the different recipes and everything that these chefs were making. And I love some of their personalities, like emerald, he was always so hyper and loud, so fun. And it was interesting to see the different types of foods that they were creating that, like certain countries make. You know, I love Spanish food. It's so good. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 13:55 She decided not to even get into that part. That was the thing. She wanted to be a pastry chef, yeah, Michael Hingson 14:02 something to be said for chocolate chip cookies. But anyway, go ahead. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 14:07 Yeah, she makes a good one, too. At Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 14:10 this point, I don't even know why. What drew me to baking more than culinary I think the two different styles are cooking are very interesting, because like with cooking, you don't have to be so exact with the measurements and everything with certain things like the spices and stuff. If you don't like rosemary, you don't have to put it in there. But with baking, it's definitely more scientific. Have to be more accurate with the measurements of certain ingredients, like baking soda, because it's lavender and like, altitude will totally screw up your baking Yes, so many reasons that elevation is so important. So yeah, so Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 14:59 mine's to it. Or whatever, you know? Yeah, Michael Hingson 15:01 so you went and did an externship, and then what did you do? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 15:06 So with the externship, I was there for a little bit over six months, I was officially hired, and I graduated from culinary school, but, um, I got in a car accident. So that's like, why left? So I was in baking professionally for about a total five years, and then I went back to school. Sorry, that's grumpy. Can you hear him barking? 15:36 I'm sorry. I'll go. No, no, it's fine. Michael Hingson 15:41 So why did you leave culinary? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 15:43 Um, I was just ready for a change. Because I started working professionally when I was like 19, so by my mid 20s, I was just ready to go back. I mean, that is a very demanding field. You're working several hours. Um, you're working with all types of personalities, certain pressures, long days sometimes. And I was just ready to see what else was out there for me. Michael Hingson 16:12 So you went back to school to study, Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 16:15 yes, so my when I graduated in 2023 with my undergraduate degree, it was in humanities, and it focused on three areas of art, music, studio, arts and theater. The main focus was theater, okay? Michael Hingson 16:39 And so, what did you do with that? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 16:42 So with that degree, I did several different things. I wrote a poetry book, which I provided a link so people can access if they would like to purchase it. I created a blog in 2020 called the many colors of Natalie, and I created a blog to help bring a different perspective to Pittsburgh, other than just it being a city for sports, because there's a lot of talented artists out there, and plus, like during a pandemic, that caused a lot of strain on a lot of things, and I was really worried about certain venues that were iconic here closing and completely wiping out the whole art industry here, you know. So, um, with that too, I also, um, I was doing music at the time as a percussionist, and that's when I got introduced to creative percussion products, and I was using that with the different performances that I was doing. And I ended up being one of their artists featured on their page, website or website, yeah. Okay, yeah, and I also volunteered at a local dance studio called Lisa de gorrios dance, and I got to work with the younger kids, and I did that for a couple years. So that was interesting to see what it was like to teach and put on performances. It's a lot of you get to see the behind the scenes and time management and stuff like that. Also, I'm thinking here for a second, sorry. How about, oh, we, my mom and I created an Etsy shop. So we started a few years ago, called Mother Daughter collaboration, a vending that was like our vending show name, and we did that for Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 18:56 we've been doing that for a while. Yeah, we, we put different products up. I kind of tend to do my artwork, and she puts up some things also in art, we have, we have interesting things like CD, telephone, covers, cases, purses, you know. And we're working on a new product now to to put on to the Etsy shop this year. We didn't do many vending shows. I had surgery last last year on my back, and I had a hard time recovering because it was pretty expensive. So we're hoping to get that going again this year, or towards the end of the year, when the Christmas shows start happening, Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 19:47 we did, um, create an Etsy shop called makers collab studio, and we were focusing more on that this year. Um, so we do have, like, a variety of different products. Um. Um, which I also provided the link to the Etsy shop. If anybody wants to check out our products and what we have, that'd be great if you stop checked out that. Michael Hingson 20:11 Yeah, my late my late wife, was a quilter and tried to run an Etsy shop, but people didn't want to pay any kind of real prices for handmade quilts, because they just thought that quilts should be, like, 50 or $75 and that just wasn't realistic. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 20:30 But, well, that's, that's the trouble. What we're seeing also, yeah, we do, I do, like, we do t shirts and things like that too. But people it. I don't think people realize what's behind the whole process. No, or they don't care. No, you know, I mean, there's a lot involved as far as your equipment. When it was covid, I was, well, I'm retired, but I was working part time, and I was able to, you know, get what is it, you know, workers, whatever, yeah, you know, yes. And with that money, I actually bought like things to do, T shirts, like the heat press and different parts to like a cricket that we can do things with. And so, you know, like the things that you know, you still have to buy supplies, even with my artwork, it's so expensive anymore, when I first started back in, you know, when my kids grew up and they were on their own, where I really focused on it, and I can't believe the expense of it. You know, it's just, it's everything's expensive these days. So, yeah, really watch what you're doing and how you approach it too. You know, you can't spend a lot of money on things. We don't have, like, a whole backlog of products. I mean, we just do a few things and hope that the things that we make are sellers, you know, Michael Hingson 22:05 yeah, well, and I hope it, it can is more successful for you going forward. That's a useful thing. You You've done a lot Mary with with art over the years, but you've also had other, other kinds of jobs where you've worked for some pretty large companies, and you've been reading your bio, you faced some sexual harassment issues and things like that, haven't you? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 22:29 Yes, yes, that was difficult boy, and I didn't realize that at the time I went to college late in life because I was getting divorced and I needed a job that I could take care of my family, my girls, and so I decided to go to college and my my mom and dad watched my kids while I went to school, which was nice. And the first job I had was with the gas company here, and I was called a technical Fieldman. And what I would do is, like, I would draw pipeline installations and the and sometimes I would fill in as a supervisor. When I filled in first as a supervisor, it was great. I mean, the guys were decent. We always came to a conclusion. I always trusted what they're you know what they would say about pipeline? Because I knew nothing about pipeline. It was all new to me. But when I would go back to the office, it was, it was just like crazy things that would happen. I mean, I won't go into detail, and I started writing these things down because I thought this just doesn't seem right, that these people are saying these things to me or doing these things to me. I had a nice little book of all these incidents that happened, and I went to the HR department, and they wanted me to confront these people in my office, to tell them how I felt. Well, that, to me, would have made everything worse, because that's just that, you know, kind of work environment. So luckily, I was, I was promoted into a job that lasted two years, and then my job was eliminated. So that was my first, my first thing with that was the only time I really had sexual harassment that was really bad. I went on to another which was the program for female Well, I worked for a university for a while, and then I went into the program for female offenders, which was really interesting work. I enjoyed that it was like people that were out on that needed to, that were like drug addicts and and they were looking for a new way. They had been in jail and this incarcerated, and they came into this. Program they had that was part of their incarceration or parole. They had to do this, this program, and that was so interesting. I mean, it was just heartfelt, because you just saw these people that were trying so hard to make a good life for themselves and not to go back to their original way of living. And unfortunately, that was all grant money. And that job ended also so that, you know, and I was a transportation planner, I did a lot of things, and then I ended up going back into the gas industry. I worked for an engineer, and we were working in the production side of everything. So he had drove to you wells, and we had leases, and I took care of those. And I liked that job for about 10 years. I stayed there, and then I I retired. I was getting tired of it at that point. Michael Hingson 26:02 Yeah. Why was your first why was your first job at the original gas company eliminated? Or when you were promoted and you said it was eliminated, yeah? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 26:10 Well, that's what I like to know why it was eliminated. I think sometimes that job was just to keep me quiet. That's how I felt. I mean, I, I they, they knew that I was upset and that I didn't like what was happening. And I think it was just to keep me quiet, and they realized that that job wasn't going to last, but it was a marketing job. We were using different ways to use gas, alternative fuel vehicles, fuel cells, you know. So it was an interesting job, too, but it it didn't really have the supervisor we had was not really a person that pushed the product, you know. So that could have been the reason, too, that they eliminated a lot of that. Yeah, so I wasn't the only one that went I mean, there was another person in that at that time, and eventually that whole department was eliminated. Now that gas company, they sold all that off, and another gas company took it over and equitable. Still is EQT here, and they work, I think at this point, they work with the leases and things like that, and horizontal drilling, they call it. Michael Hingson 27:38 So now that you're retired, what do you do? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 27:41 Well, for a while there, Michael Hingson 27:44 in addition to Etsy, yeah, for Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 27:47 a while, I was actually doing hair. I was my first, my first, I guess, employment type, or whatever. I went to beauty school, and I became a cosmetologist, and I also became a teacher in cosmetology. So when I first became all that the money wasn't so great. I worked my first job. I was so excited I had this job because I thought I was going to be making millions. You know, they they really pump you up in in beauty school that you're going to really succeed and you're going to make this money. Well, my first job, I worked over 40 hours at that job, and I only got $15 in my first pay. It was like we had to stay there the whole time until everyone was finished working. So the girls that had their clientele that they worked the whole day and into the evening, like till eight o'clock. Maybe we had to stay till eight o'clock. Even though I didn't have anybody to do. I might have had one person that day, yeah, so that that wasn't too I just worked at that for a few years, and then I decided to leave and take care of my family. Yeah, well, that that I went back to it when I retired, and it had changed significantly, making pretty good money. I was only working three days a week, and I did pretty well. But then my back. I had the issues with my back, and I couldn't go back to it, which really upset me. I really love that job. Michael Hingson 29:29 Well, things happen. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 29:31 Yeah, it does. You know, I'm happy not to stay at home. I figured now that I'm actually 73 years old now, so I think I I should retire Michael Hingson 29:47 and enjoy my life a little. Well. So Natalie, you graduated in 2023 and so then what did you start to do? And what are you doing now? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 29:57 So what I'm doing now is I'm. Still focusing on the Etsy shop, but I also got into a graduate certificate program, and this certificate is in sports entertainment and arts law, and I really hope to use this program as a stepping stone to complete my master's degree in the sports entertainment and arts law program. Michael Hingson 30:25 What exactly is a graduate certification program, as opposed to a master's degree? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 30:32 So that's a great question. So the certificate program is like a newer program, and it's like the only one in the world, I'm pretty sure, that focuses on sports, entertainment and art. So it's like a newer, more modern type of learning program. And this certificate is a great stepping stone, and for me to check it out before I actually go in to the master's program. This is, like, my second week, and I love it so far, and all these classes that I'm doing, and if I keep my grades up and everything, will apply to the master's program if I get in. Michael Hingson 31:15 Okay, well, so Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 31:20 less credits than, like, what you would need for a master's program, and it's less I don't need a textbook. I have these things called nutshells, where I'm pretty sure, like, I'll be studying different types of cases or something like that through that. So it's like online stuff. Michael Hingson 31:43 The Okay? And how long do you think it will take you to complete that Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 31:49 the certification program should be about a year, and it's all online, okay? Michael Hingson 31:55 And how, how long have you been doing it so far? Just two weeks. Oh, so next August, yeah, yeah, yeah. And the hope is then you can use that to go forward and actually work toward getting a master's degree. Which, which sounds pretty cool, yeah, for sure. What do you want to do with it once you get a master's degree? Well, like Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 32:20 all those points like sports entertainment and arts, I think is Pittsburgh is a great city to represent all of those. And I hope to help represent like clients, maybe do like to protect their works and them as an artist. And I would like to hopefully get into paralegal work. That's what I'm focusing on right now. Michael Hingson 32:47 So is school pretty much full time for you these days? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 32:51 No, it's still part time, and that's what I like love about this program, because, like all week, you'll be doing 10 hours outside of so I still work full time as an administrator in the SHRS program, and I am the administrator for Rehabilitation Science. So yeah, it's great to have like, bosses and everything that support me in my educational journey, because that makes my life a lot easier too. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 33:26 Yeah, that's some great bosses. Michael Hingson 33:29 Well, it's good to have some people who tend to be a little bit more supportive. It helps the psyche when you get to do that. Yes, yeah. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 33:39 Because the one thing that I noticed with this program, it is definitely more manageable, because, like the undergrad program, I did enjoy the process. For most parts, some of it was really challenging. But the undergraduate program, it was really hard for me to get late night classes. Most of those classes that I had to take were I had to be in person, so like late classes were pretty hard to get, but my bosses allowed me to take earlier classes so I could help finish the program faster, but I just had to make up that time. Right? Michael Hingson 34:28 When did you discover that you had artistic talent? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 34:32 Um, I don't know if I ever really discovered that I had the talent, but I was very passionate at a young age, like when my mom was going back to school, I always loved watching her paint, because she had like the painting classes. I always thought so I like sit on the floor and watch her paint. And at a very young age, I was in the dance class. Do you remember the name? A France Dance School of Dance, France School of Dance. And I love dance class so much. I remember one time the dance school was closed because of a holiday, and I was, like, so upset, like, I didn't believe, like, the dance school was closed and I didn't understand, like, why I wasn't allowed to go. So they called the school and it went straight to, like, the answering machine so they could prove, like, it was closed and nobody was there. I was like, ready to show up. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 35:30 She wanted to go, yeah. She was just about three or four when she was taking the dance classes at that time. Yeah. But then it became on, you know that they both the kids were involved, but I couldn't afford it anymore. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 35:45 So dance is very expensive. Yeah? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 35:48 Well, you know, like, at that time too, I was going to school, and I didn't have much of a salary, and I was living with my parents, so, I mean, and they were retired, so it was, like, very tight. Yeah, right. Michael Hingson 36:04 Well, it nice to have an enthusiastic student, you know, Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 36:13 so true. Well, Michael Hingson 36:15 so you've created the many colors of Natalie blog, tell me about that. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 36:22 So I reach out to different artists that were that are located in Pittsburgh or at one time, working or living in Pittsburgh. So this is like musicians, photographers, actors and they, I I create questions for them, for them to answer in their own words, like advice that they would give, or funny stories that they had while working in the field. And that's that's the main point of the blog, because I want it to be a resource for people and for them to also see, like, why that genre is cool. And I think another reason that motivated me to create that blog is some people just don't see an importance to art, and I find that so offensive. Like, yeah, so I just wanted it to be as an educational type thing as well. Michael Hingson 37:28 How long has the blog been visible? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 37:33 So it's been visible for about five, six years now, five years, yeah, and I did over like 50 some posts. Michael Hingson 37:45 Do you do that with consistency? Or So do you have one, like, every week or every three weeks, or every month, or something like that? Or how does that work? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 37:53 So when I first started, I was consistent with the posts I don't ever leave my blog, like, not active for like a year. Like, I always try to post something, but it's a little more challenging to do a post. Like, every month, whenever I'm working, going to school, volunteering for different things, running the Etsy shopper, vending so I had to cut it back a little bit because that is just me running it. Michael Hingson 38:30 So you've also created a mixed media piece. First of all, what is a mixed media piece? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 38:35 You want to explain Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 38:36 the mixed media? Oh, well, a mixed media is like different mediums. It could be paint, it could be pictures, and it's posted on a board, a canvas, or whatever it can be in a journal. You know, you just use various types of mediums. It could be using lace, it could be using fabric, it could be using, like I said, pictures, paper, and they call it mixed media. So she decided she wanted to create a mixed media. I had a huge canvas that was given to me. It was like 36 by 36 giant. It was huge, and I knew I couldn't do anything on that, because I don't paint big. I like to paint on smaller canvas, like an eight and a half by 11, or eight and a half by 14. So she, she decided she wanted to use that Canvas for something. But you go ahead and tell them. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 39:38 So, um, whenever Woodstock had their 50th anniversary, and I believe that was around 2019 I had the opportunity to go to yaska's Farm and camp where the original campers from the very first Woodstock would stay in that. Campsite was like, right next to this yaska farms. So I took some pictures of it, like me with the yaska farm house. And so it was very inspirational to go to that because I was doing research on what Woodstock was, the original Woodstock. And what that was about, I talked to Uber drivers that were actually at the original Woodstock. Jimi Hendrix is one of my favorite musicians, and for him to not be there, I was like, so sad. Very sad. So with all the education experience. I needed to release that. And I took my mom, let me have that canvas, and like I created a mixed media giant collage, and I got that into the Woodstock Museum in Socrates, New York. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 41:01 Wow, it's actually there now, Michael Hingson 41:04 yep. How long has it been there? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 41:07 I believe got that in there? Yeah, about two years. Michael Hingson 41:13 Wow. So it's kind of almost a permanent piece there. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 41:17 I hope so. I hope they keep it there for sure. What? Michael Hingson 41:21 What prompted them to be interested in having it there. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 41:25 So I that piece was so giant, and I loved how it turned out, and I wanted that more than just in my house, my art pieces are very close to me, because that's like my soul and my work, and I want it out there to somebody who cares about it. So I reached out to Shelly nation, Nathan, because they, I believe, are the owners of the Woodstock Museum, and they were more than happy to have it. I had it shipped out there. And then, whenever the season was to reopen the museum, I went out there and visited it. And it's a very great it's a very cool place. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 42:10 Recommend, yeah, she, she was interviewed by them, also, right? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 42:14 Oh, yeah, we did go on a radio station. And that was also a cool experience, because I was never on a radio show at that time. Cool. Michael Hingson 42:25 Well, that's pretty exciting. I have not been to the Woodstock Museum, so that might be something to explore at some point when I get get back there next that'd Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 42:35 be great. Yeah, Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 42:37 all those things like, you know, like I grew up during that period, of course, I didn't go to the Woodstock. Original Woodstock wouldn't let me do that. I was only 16 at the time, and but I mean, you know, like, like looking back at that and and seeing how all those people were there, and not nothing terrible happened, you know, I mean, hundreds of 1000s of people, and nobody got hurt. Well, they might have passed out, maybe from things, but nobody was, like, shot or killed or and like today. I mean, you can't you're so afraid to do anything today, you don't know what's going to happen. And it just was a different time. And the musicians that were there. I mean, that music was is still good today. You know, it's it, it hasn't faded. And I wonder sometimes about today's music, if it will continue to be popular in years to come, or if it's just going to fade out. You know, we won't know that, and so well I won't be here, probably Michael Hingson 43:44 we won't know for a while anyway, yes, but I did hear on a radio station a rebroadcast of a lot of the Woodstock concerts that was kind of Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 43:56 fun. Yes, yes. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 44:00 Sorry I didn't mean to cut you. Go ahead. Go ahead. When I was talking to like the Uber drivers and stuff like that, and people who were at the original Woodstock, it seems like they were reliving that experience when they were telling the stories. I mean, it was great. Michael Hingson 44:15 Yeah. Well, you play creative percussion. First of all, what is pre creative percussion? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 44:23 So I actually have that written in some notes, what it actually is. So do you mind if I read off my notes? Michael Hingson 44:30 You're welcome to however you want to answer, perfect. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 44:33 So I was asked to be a creative percussion artist in 2020 and creative percussion is a family owned business established in 2018 and run by husband and wife team, Kevin and Sherry Feeney. They're great. I've had the opportunity to talk to them very much a couple of times, and my pictures also on the site. Um. Uh, under like my stage name now is a Bulla. So if you scroll down spell that it's S, E, B as a boy, u as in unicorn, L, L as in Len and a is an apple. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 45:16 Okay, what types of things, kinds Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 45:18 of there's various types of shakers that I played because of various bands that I was in, I was the percussionist, so I played tambourine and stuff. But like, they have uniquely shaped shakers, like there's the hatch shakers, which I love them. They had a baseball shaker, and these little golf ball shakers, and they all carry different sounds, and they really blended differently with the type of song that I was playing was playing, yeah, so it's cool, Michael Hingson 45:53 yeah, so interesting. So you you play them as part of being with a band, or what Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 46:01 for the most part, yeah, sometimes there was an acoustic band or just like a full band, and either way, I tried to have those pieces blend into the song. What I didn't learn when I was doing that is and an acoustic you really have to be on your game, because, like, if you mess up, like, people are gonna hear it more than if you're in a full band. So, yeah, right. Michael Hingson 46:38 So you do you still do that? Do you still play Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 46:42 at this time? I don't, um, just because I wanted to focus on other things, so I took a step back from that. Michael Hingson 46:51 Do you think you'll do more of it in the future, or Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 46:56 possibly, but like, that's how I am. I kind of just like, experience it, do it until I'm ready to move on to something else. Michael Hingson 47:04 So you flit, you flip from thing to thing, yeah, yeah, yeah. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 47:10 So, like, if you ever follow me, you might just see, like, me evolving and just trying other things. Michael Hingson 47:19 Well, you're adventurous. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 47:22 Yes, I love adventure. Michael Hingson 47:25 Nothing wrong with having an adventure in the world and getting to really look at things. So what are you doing now if you're not doing creative percussion and so on? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 47:38 Well, for the last couple months, I was helping my mom recover from like the back surgery. And then I was I was focusing on my blog, just really paying attention to that, getting certain interviews, and then schooling, getting ready to go into the certificate program. Michael Hingson 48:05 So you think you're gonna go ahead Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 48:09 and I'm setting up the Etsy shop. Michael Hingson 48:13 So you're pretty excited about seal, the sports entertainment, art and law. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 48:19 Yes, I'm very excited about that. I was very excited to get into the program. The professors are great. The whole programs like really good. The people involved in it, they seemed, they seem really organized and let me know what I need to do to get into the program. And they are really nice. If I have a question, they're happy to answer it. I love the curriculum, so I hope you go, Well, Michael Hingson 48:46 do you experience anything any more dealing with like attention deficit? Oh, 100% it still creeps up, huh? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 48:55 Well, it's more anxiety than anything. But like this program, I think, is to help calm my anxiety with just different things that are set up. And like, how responsive the professors are and how nice they are. But my goodness, when I was in my undergraduate program, like I was really pushing myself, and I would like, of like, when 2020, came around in the pandemic, I needed to talk to my doctor and get on meds, like I could no longer not do that without meds. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 49:29 Yes, she was, she was struggling. It was tough. Yeah. I mean, when I went for my Bachelor's, I I I wasn't working. She was working. When I went for my master's, I was working, but, and I know how hard that is, you know, trying to balance things, especially I was working at equitable at the time, and the things that I was going through and being, you know, filling in for supervisors was I. I was on call, like, 24 hours a day, and it, you know, like that was, I can see how difficult it is to do both. It's just, I know what she was going through there, and she goes through it, but she did well. She graduated sigma, sigma cum laude. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 50:17 Yeah, I did get some honorary, like accolades for like, whenever I graduated. So that was pretty exciting, because the hard work did pay off. Michael Hingson 50:29 What do you think about studying and attending classes virtually as opposed to physically being in the room? Hybrid learning? Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 50:38 Some people may have an issue with that, but I personally, cause I was working full time and it was hard for me to get later classes, I preferred the online learning, but I understand, like some of the classes really did need me to be there, like the theater classes, and I was okay with that. I don't mind either, either or, but it just seems like online learning is more manageable. For me, it Michael Hingson 51:08 takes more discipline to to stick with it and focus on it, as opposed to being in the classroom. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 51:14 Um, yeah, I agree, but I think which, which is not a negative thing, by the way. Oh, yeah, no, no, no, I totally understand, but I think, um, I forget what I was going with that. Michael Hingson 51:26 Sorry. Well, we were talking about the fact that more discipline dealing with, Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 51:33 Oh, yeah. Oh, that's right, thank you. It's just, um, I think if you truly want it, you're gonna put forth the effort in anything. You know, it's may not always be enjoyable, but like, if you want it, you'll put through it. You'll push through it, like with high school, my mom knows, just like from elementary to high school, like that curriculum, I was just not feeling it, but I knew I had to stick it out. I wanted to be a high school dropout. I voiced that many of times, but like, I knew if I wanted to get to culinary school, I had to really focus on my academics through then and just try to push through and just do it, do what I had to do to graduate. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 52:19 Yeah, it's such a different environment to high school, I believe, you know, like I found that I really enjoyed college. I enjoyed my subjects. They went fast. The classes went fast. It was fast paced, but it was an I learned more. I you know, I think that slowness of the way that they do things in in the high school, it takes them like three weeks to get through one chapter, you know, and so it, it just, it just made it a big difference. And I, I wished I could continue to go to school. I think I was a really good student. Michael Hingson 52:59 I think one of the things about college is, and I've talked to several people who agree, is, you certainly learn from the courses that you take, but College offers so much more with with with the extracurricular activities, with the interaction with people, with The greater responsibility. College offers so many more life lessons if you take advantage of it, that really makes it cool. And I, I always enjoyed college. I liked it a lot. Natalie Belin & Mary Dunn 53:29 Yeah, yeah, I did too, I think with some of my challenges and frustrations, not only with my learning disability, but like the fact that
We are excited to head out to Virginia today to speak with Listener Kia about a couple of recent Walt Disney World trips! Both of these trips were on the shorter side, but full of magic! We hear about a birthday trip that was originally going to be a solo trip, but turned into an amazing Mother/Daughter celebration! Then, we discuss an anniversary celebration where all three in the family got to go down to Disney's All-Star Movies and enjoy both Epcot After Hours (and lots of Cosmic Rewind!), Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and much more! We talked about many different ways to see a Disney vacation on this show, and it might make you re-think your strategies on your next trip! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
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Those compelled to assist an ailing parent with their finances — and that's likely you or someone you know — could look for a playbook. Or seek out an expert. Or learn from someone's personal story. But how about all three? Beth Pinsker, CFP, and retirement columnist for MarketWatch shares her hard-won insights, rock-solid advice and the ways banks can do better in her just-released book “My Mother's Money.” Beth also dishes on the mysterious "medallion stamp," a tool financial institutions supposedly use to protect a senior's finances, but defies all attempts to find it, let alone use it.
Brian is here to help us break down the final episode of Baked with Love: Holiday. BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New JerseyAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brian is here to help us break down the sixth & seventh episode of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan compete to see who can make the cheese cake!BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New JerseyAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week on the Free Birth Society Podcast, Emilee sits down with Jinny and Audrey, a remarkable mother–daughter duo with sovereign birth woven through both of their lives.Jinny, a mother of seven and birth doula, shares how her third birth became a freebirth when she decided not to return to the hospital after feeling mistreated during labor check-in. Jinny shares the story of her four vaginal breech births, surprise twins, and an unwavering confidence in her body.Audrey, a Radical Birth Keeper graduate and freebirth entrepreneur, assumed that she would never have children. But when she found herself pregnant in her thirties, she quickly opted out of the obstetrical track. After navigating a shocking breech birth in the OR with 18 people watching, followed by an upsetting midwife-attended homebirth, Audrey knew she was ready to claim freebirth from that point on.Together, Jinny and Audrey share stories of breech babies, surprise twins, precipitous birth, and the lessons of sovereignty. Audrey also speaks candidly about navigating backlash and public scrutiny—and how she continues to find the will to keep going.✨Start Your Journey: The Complete Guide to Freebirth - Our best-selling, self-paced course for women ready to claim their births on their own terms. Enroll here.If you want to connect with Audrey, follow her on Instagram here. Find more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.
On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Natasha is joined by the Mother/Daughter duo: Dee-Dee Darby Duffin and Darby Mest. Both have unique approaches when it comes to their clients: one with therapy and the other with coaching. Both have client openings and work at Symmetry Counseling with Natasha. For more on Dee-Dee, go here: https://symcounseling.com/dee-dee-darby-duffin/ For more on Darby, go here: https://symcounseling.com/darby-mest/ To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha's channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com. The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. The intro and outro music for these episodes is by Otter Creek. Thank you for listening. And remember: Symmetry is now offering Ketamine services. To find out more, go to symcounseling.com/ketamine-services. There are also several upcoming workshops. Visit natashahelfer.com or symcounseling.com to find out more.
Dr. Yasmin Amiri shares her thoughts on occlusion as a hot topic, lessons learned from operating a practice with her mom, the latest AI developments in dentistry, social media tips, and so much more. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here. Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :)Connect with Dr. Amiri on instagram at @dr_amiri_dds and email her at yasmin.amiri@yahoo.comFollow KJ & NuArt on Instagram at @lifeatnuartdental.com, you can also reach us via email: kj@nuartdental.comLearn more about the lab and request information via our website: https://nuartdental.com/contact
In this heartfelt in‑person conversation from Florida, Tina Paulus‑Krause and her daughter Courtney explore what happens after a transformational retreat or "reset." They share the real integration work required once you return to everyday life—how to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Through their own mother–daughter healing journey, Tina and Courtney unpack key themes like accountability, nervous system regulation, spiritual growth, and the courage it takes to stop trying to "fix" everyone else and start doing your own inner work. They define what it truly means to hold space, why receiving is so hard (especially for leaders, moms, and high achievers), and how retreats, membership support, and spiritual development can create lasting change in relationships and life. If you've ever left a retreat, program, or conference wondering "Now what?", this episode will give you language, perspective, and hope for the next phase of your journey. Timestamps / Chapters [00:00] Welcome & setup In-person podcast in Florida, preparing for end-of-year retreats; today's focus: what happens after the reset. [01:36] The aftermath & integration Courtney on going back home, relationships, and work with new tools—and why integration is ongoing, not instant. [04:27] Real mother–daughter work Tina shares how their relationship was rebuilt through dark nights of the soul, communication, and imperfect attempts to integrate new tools. [07:05] Accountability & not feeling alone Feeling seen and heard at retreat, the "honeymoon phase," and why accountability and community matter when life happens. [10:27] Processes to clean, clear, and come back to self Modern distractions, getting stuck, and why we need repeatable practices to return to ourselves. [11:09] What "holding space" really means Courtney defines holding space emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—without fixing, judging, or gossiping. [13:04] From fixing to listening & self-space Tina's shift from fixer to space-holder; listening to understand; holding space for yourself and creating the retreat center. [15:04] Learning to receive Why receiving feels so uncomfortable, how ego resists it, and how it transformed their relationship. [18:12] Energy exchange & love languages Balancing giving and receiving, honoring different love languages, and finding shared activities that create true connection. [20:15] Generational patterns & mother–child retreats Why change often starts with the mom, generational healing, and inviting mothers and children into new ways of relating. [22:17] Doing the work & why the Reset Retreat exists Daily relationship work, visioning individually and together, and stepping out of "fixing everyone but me." [23:22] Choice, suffering & turning the mirror Suffering as a choice, pausing, introspection, and having hard conversations as the way through. [24:53] From darkness to development Victimhood vs. self-development, family resistance, mirror work, and how their inner work became a life mission. [26:29] Nervous system regulation & why Tina does this work Hurt people vs. transformed people, tools Tina wishes she had when her kids were young, and learning to manage the nervous system. [28:13] Why Courtney does this work Worthiness, consciousness, and supporting people to step through the "gates" into higher awareness and responsibility. [32:03] Lone wolves & being truly held Coaching, being fully honest, not having to do it alone, and creating a structure that can hold even deep trauma. [39:28] Crystal Clear Missions & the membership Courtney explains their organization, weekly check-ins/check-outs, consciousness classes, and channeled spiritual support. [44:53] Different ways to step in From guides to membership to 3-day immersives—meeting people where they are on the journey. [45:30] Going public & calling people in Stepping more into the public eye, co-creation, and an open invitation to those who feel called. [46:29] Closing reflections Tina's love for sharing Courtney with the world and a warm invitation to join them on this path. Courtney and Crystal Clear Missions Membership: https://www.crystalclearmissions.org/membership Connect with Tina: https://tinapauluskrause.com/ Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/coachtpk/30min Sign Up for a RESET Retreat: https://tinapauluskrause.com/reset-retreat/ Oder Book Coming Home: https://transformation.tinapauluskrause.com/offers/HLoDRFAU/checkout Other Products and Services: https://linktr.ee/tinapk
In this episode, Kristin and therapist/author Eli Harwood unpack why mother–daughter relationships are uniquely tender, triggering, and complicated. Eli explains how daughters reflect parts of ourselves we haven't healed, fear, envy, expectations, and old wounds we wish we'd outrun. They dive into the generational dynamics that shape us, from mothers who sacrificed everything to mothers who tried to control in the name of “protection.” Eli shares her own childhood story: growing up with a mom battling depression and a dad struggling with alcoholism , and how it shaped her codependency, perfectionism, and “put together” persona today. The conversation is raw and hopeful as they explore how healing ourselves creates the future relationship we want with our daughters. This episode will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about mother–daughter dynamics.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FEELINGS and get on your way to being your best self. Get 10% off your first month!Head to ritual.com/FEELINGS for 25% off your first month.Go to HIYAHEALTH.COM/BLF for 50% off of your first order of Hiya Health children's multivitamin!Visit perelelhealth.com. New customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with the code BEDTIME.If you're looking for gifts that are guaranteed to surprise and delight, head to Neiman MarcusVisit kendrascott.com/gifts and use code BLF20 at checkout for 20% off ONE full-priced jewelry item. Expires December 31, 2025.Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ziprecruiter.com/FEELINGS Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I interviewed my mum!In this episode, we talked about her life; exploring her journey from childhood to adulthood. We discussed her experiences growing up, the challenges of health and business, and the importance of love and communication in family life. This episode highlights the wisdom gained through life experiences and the values that shape future generations. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Don't forget to like, comment and share!Stay connectedYouTube: In Good Company PodcastShare your relationship dilemma or love stories: igcwithonome@gmail.com or anonymously here:NGLOn Instagram: @igcwithonome Host on Instagram & Threads: @mrs.wealth_
Brian is here to help us break down the fourth episode of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan compete to see who can make the best choux pastry!ABOUT BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E05The teams get fancy for Santa with choux pastry, then bake their holiday dreams come true with cakes reminiscent of their best childhood gift.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E05November 24 2025 | Hallmark ChannelBAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyReanne & Sade, Twins from IllinoisRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New JerseyAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Al sits down with NYT food critics to learn more about what goes into the job. Also, the story behind an inspiring non-profit that uses candle-making to teach life skills and independence. Plus, Dylan tours around Orlando, highlighting the best things to do besides the typical theme park visit. And, meet the mother-daughter duo behind Dudley Stephens, an eco-friendly fleece brand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
As the holidays approach, it's time to plan family gatherings — and that can often mean stress and conflict. In this episode, host Paula Felps welcomes mother-daughter duo Leslie and Lindsey Glass, authors of the Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover Workbook to explore the emotional complexities of family dynamics during the holidays. Drawing from their personal journey and professional work in recovery and relational healing, they unpack why the season often amplifies unresolved tensions — and how to navigate them with compassion, boundaries, and grace. In this episode, you'll learn: How to set loving boundaries before holiday gatherings to reduce conflict and anxiety. Why childhood memories can distort present-day interactions — and how to reframe them. Tips for navigating grief, crisis, or estrangement during the holiday season.
Episode Summary:In this episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, Michelle and Cinthia continue the powerful chakra series with a deep dive into the Fifth Chakra — communication and self-expression — joined by mother-daughter coaching duo Fearless Generations (Terry Sayer & Kelly Fox). With over 40 years of combined experience, they help people break through fear, ditch old patterns, and build intentional lives grounded in freedom, honesty, and purpose.Together, the four of us explore:• How healing individual wounds transformed their mother-daughter relationshi• What it really takes to communicate honestly across generations• How intention liberates you (and why expectations trap you• Parenting breakthroughs (and the hilarious differences across generations)• Why safe containers matter in coaching and group healing• How they guide clients from fear to freedom with tools, compassion, and consistent practice• The difference between practice vs play — and why BOTH lead to growt• What happens when two women combine lived experience, intuition, coaching, and lineage healingPlus: A beautiful story from one of their retreat participants and how transformational work continues to impact entire families and future generations.Links & Offers Mentioned:• Fearless Generations Info & Retreat• Join their Facebook group: Fearless Generations• Terry Talks (daily video wisdom)
Brian is here to help us break down the fourth episode of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan compete to see who can make the best holiday donut!ABOUT BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E04Sugar and spice are not so nice, with an ornamental doughnut challenge, including a surprise ingredient, followed by a gingerbread build. The baking bar is rising higher than a Christmas star.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E04November 17 2025 | Hallmark ChannelBAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyReanne & Sade, Twins from IllinoisRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New JerseySaman & Susan, Married from Washington D.CAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Renee Story and Chloe Ray are a dynamic mother–daughter filmmaking duo. When Renee's mom became sick, Renee was her caretaker and the two spend countless hours watching comedies together. She loved following Renee's work as a literary and talent manager, as well as her granddaughter Chloe's adventures in the acting world. After she passed, Renee wanted to honor her legacy, and so their production company Two Other Trees was formed, celebrating three generations of women. In addition to producing their own projects, Renee and Chloe are on a mission to help other creators navigate the challenges of production and get their stories told. Their exciting new comedy pilot, Noble Homes, just premiered at this year's Austin Film Festival. On this episode, Renee and Chloe take us behind the scenes of Noble Homes, talk about what it takes to make a limited-budget project succeed, and share their personal journeys—how they found their paths and what drives them today.
Brian is here to help us break down the second episode of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan compete to see who can make the best holiday trifle!ABOUT BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E03With each team given a lyric from The 12 Days of Christmas, the ovens are going full tilt to turn out 12 perfect cupcakes. Later, families trifle with lots of lush layers to create delectable showstoppers for the holiday table.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E03November 10 2025 | Hallmark ChannelBAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyReanne & Sade, Twins from IllinoisJames & Karen, Siblings from CaliforniaRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New JerseySaman & Susan, Married from Washington D.CAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Twinkle lights, mulled wine, and cozy vibes! Genni from @travelingfranklins joins Kelsey to share everything you need to know about visiting Europe's Christmas Markets. In December 2024, she and her mom explored Berlin, Munich, Salzburg, and Paris at Christmastime. She shares their favorite markets, the best food and drink (glühwein, wurst, pretzels, Kasespatzle), souvenir tips, and what to wear to stay warm. Kelsey's Comfrt Hoodie 15% off discount link: https://comfrt.com/?growi=kelsey279This episode is now available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Genni's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lazy-budget-travel-tips/id1797989736- Christkindl Markets- KLM Airlines- AMSTERDAM: Canal Cruise, Hop On Hop Off Tour- BERLIN: Moxy Airport Hotel, Bolt for taxis, Ku'damm shopping district, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, H10 Hotel Berlin, Alexanderplatz Christmas Markets, Glühwein, Gendarmenmarkt, Christmas pyramids, Kasespatzle (German mac and cheese), Lebkuchen (German gingerbread cookies), Schmalzkuchen (German donuts)- MUNICH: Lufthansa Airlines, Munich Airport Christmas Market, Marienplatz Market, Mio by Amano Hotel, The Sendlinger Tor gate, traditional Bavarian restaurant: Der Pschorr, Medieval Christmas Market- SALZBURG: The Bavarian Pass, Old Town Salzburg, Sound of Music, Christmas Wonderland Bar + Lounge near St. Peter's Church- Pack bubble wrap- PARIS: Ladurée Paris at Christmas, The Palais-Royal, Hôtel Thérèse, Tuileries Garden, Galeries Lafayette, Christmas Illuminations Hop On Hop Off TourTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Germany, Austria, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
Brian is here to help us break down the second episode of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan both make a 3-D Christmas tree cake!ABOUT BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E02Bakers are tasked with creating a Christmas cookie wreath, but the seemingly simple assignment proves to be too much for some; a 3-D Christmas tree cake leads to a major meltdown for one family pair.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E02November 3rd 2025 | Hallmark ChannelBAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyReanne & Sade, Twins from IllinoisJames & Karen, Siblings from CaliforniaInda & Armon, Mother & Son from VirginiaRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New JerseySaman & Susan, Married from Washington D.CAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode Description Have you ever paused to reflect on where your patterns of strength, resilience, or even overwork come from? In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by licensed therapist and mother-daughter relationship coach Brittney Scott to explore how the examples set by the women before us—our mothers, grandmothers, and communities—shape how we show up in life, love, and leadership today. This episode isn't about blame—it's about blessing the roots we've grown from. The truth is, our mothers and elders modeled what they knew with love and strength, and because of them, we have the opportunity to build with even more intention, harmony, and healing. Brittney and I talk about how to move beyond survival mode, redefine what success and self-care mean for you, and find the middle ground that honors both where you come from and who you're becoming. This episode is dedicated to my mother—for her love, sacrifice, and example of strength. Because of her, I can stand in my purpose today and help others do the same. Show Notes While on the I Choose Me Book Tour, I sat down with licensed therapist and mother-daughter relationship coach Brittney Scott for an empowering discussion about legacy, growth, and healing through self-awareness. We explore how the lessons and behaviors we witnessed growing up—whether from our mothers, fathers, aunties, or communities—become part of our own blueprint. Sometimes those patterns help us thrive; other times, they invite us to pause and redefine what truly feels aligned. Brittney, who is also one of my former mindset coaching clients, shares how a mindset shift helped her navigate overwhelm while her husband was deployed, creating deeper understanding and balance within her family. This conversation is close to my heart. My mother's strength, love, and perseverance have deeply shaped who I am. This episode serves as a celebration of that foundation—a reminder that healing isn't about doing the opposite of what we were taught, but about finding harmony between wisdom, growth, and grace. In this episode, you'll learn: How learned behaviors influence how we lead, love, and care for ourselves. Ways to move from survival mode to intentional living without guilt or burnout. The importance of self-awareness in breaking cycles and building new ones with love. Why healing is about alignment, not opposition—and how to find your own middle ground. How gratitude for your roots can coexist with your desire to evolve and expand. Timestamped Highlights [00:00:07] I introduce the topic: how the mother-daughter relationship can be at the root of many issues women face today. [00:02:23] Brittney shares her experience as a coaching client and the mindset shift that helped her manage overwhelm. [00:04:18] Brittney explains how she niched down to focus on mother-daughter relationships after realizing it was the core issue for many of her therapy clients. [00:06:21] Brittney reveals her word of the year is "stretch," and why she feels the need to move out of her comfort zone. [00:08:27] A powerful quote is shared: "If you liked your first product, you waited too long to start". [00:09:23] What "I choose me" means: choosing your own life and needs first. [00:14:27] Brittney explains the pitfall of just doing the opposite of what your mom did, instead of finding a balanced approach. [00:18:06] Brittney shares her top three practical tips for healing and growth in your relationships. [00:20:28] Brittney's song recommendation for the "I Choose Me" playlist: "For the Girls" (Remix) by Ciara. Resources Mentioned My Book: I Choose Me - The Intentional Guide To Never Losing Yourself Again Song Recommendation: "For the Girls" (Remix) by Ciara Connect with Brittney Scott Instagram: @thebrittneyscott Connect with the Intentional Queen Podcast Want Support Like This? → Download my free gift – From Burnout to Harmony and Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist. Break free from the 3 major mistakes keeping ambitious women stuck at https://intentionalqueenjourney.com/ → Book a FREE Powerhouse Clarity Call. Let's uncover what's been silently draining you—and build a strategy to reclaim your confidence and calm... Schedule now at https://coachjineen.com → Follow Coach Jineen on Instagram, YouTube, & LinkedIn → @JineenRHuff or @intentionalqueenjourney Book → I Choose Me is available now at https://buyichoosemebook.com Remember… Pausing isn't procrastination. Selah is strategy. It's time to shift from survival mode to intentional living. Level up your Intentional Queen To a BETTER You! -Coach Jineen
Brian is here to help us break down the first season of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan have their first baking battle!ABOUT BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E01Host Tamera Mowry-Housley greets ten family pairs of bakers at the holiday baking barn, where they first must prove themselves with pie, and then heat things up with some exquisite yule logs.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E01October 27th 2025 | Hallmark ChannelBAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyReanne & Sade, Twins from Illinois James & Karen, Siblings from CaliforniaInda & Armon, Mother & Son from VirginiaRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New Jersey Saman & Susan, Married from Washington D.CKristen & Debby, Mother & Daughter from MaineFabio & Fabio Jr., Father & Son from TexasAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Over the last year of travelling for speaking engagements with universities, women's organizations, and sororities, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson has noticed an unusual trend. In this episode, she shares "receipts" on the alarming shift in young women's friendship agency, and then calls in an expert to help make sense of it all.In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart (pediatric psychologist and author of the new book Love the Teen You Have) shares insights that will be helpful to two groups: moms who want to stop projecting their unhealed friendship issues on their daughters and women who want to better understand how their adolescent friendships shaped the female friendship attitudes they have today.-------------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about booking Danielle as a speaker to address issues on the science of women's conflict and connection, visit daniellebayardjackson.com.To become a member of "Office Hours" to claim bonus episodes and exclusive resources, visit betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast.
Beatrice is joined by her daughter Arsaniq for a heartfelt mother-daughter conversation about identity, growing up between cultures, and the importance of staying connected to Inuit language and tradition. From laughing over childhood stories to reflecting on belonging, Arsaniq offers wisdom beyond her years. This is a tender and powerful look at generational connection, healing, and love.
Host Shanera Williamson reveals the story behind her new Mother/Daughter journal. When daughter, Lauren, was a tween, Shanera wrote notes that eventually sparked a deeper connection for the pair. The new Brown Mama Bear Mother/Daughter Journal is a 90-Day experience intended to help other Mothers and Daughters communicate more effectively. The Journal will be available soon. To be the first to find out when it goes on sale, sign up for the waitlist at brownmamabear.com. Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.
A young mother and her two-year-old daughter vanished without a trace. Now, shocking discoveries are shaking up the case. Police raided the home of Jennifer Wix's former boyfriend, Joey Benton, uncovering weapons and disturbing material. Jennifer's younger sister, Casey Robinson, who has spent two decades searching for answers, joins Law&Crime's Jesse Weber to discuss the ongoing fight for justice.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas.HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Just a fun sit-down with my mom where we answer your questions, share some organization tips, and chat about the little things making us happy lately. Lighthearted, easy, and very us!
Before I ever stood on a stage or believed in myself, I had a mother whose quiet prayers shaped my calling. In this intimate episode, I sit down with the woman who laid the spiritual foundation of my life—my mom, Julia Sambrano. We talk about her story of meeting Jesus, raising seven children, fighting through invisibility and rejection, and finding purpose again at age 68 through Called Coach Institute. If you've ever wrestled with bitterness, felt dropped by a parent, or wondered if your legacy matters—this conversation is for you.
In this inspiring episode of Hb Conversations, Gerard sits down with Patricia Nicole—better known as @paintedhair —and her daughter Alyse for a heartfelt look at craft hairdressing across generations. Patricia, a Schwarzkopf Artistic Brand Ambassador with a massive following, opens up about building a career rooted in artistry, education, and community. Alyse shares what it's like to follow in her mom's footsteps, from high school dreams of working with horses to discovering her own passion for hair behind the chair. Together, they talk about: The unique challenges and rewards of working as a mother–daughter team Apprenticeship and alternative paths into the beauty industry Lessons they've learned from each other about artistry, discipline, and passion Behind-the-scenes stories from Schwarzkopf shoots and global education events Whether you're a seasoned stylist or just starting out, this episode shines a light on family, craft, and the future of hairdressing. THE BEST DON'T SETTLE, THEY SWITCH. Discover tools and tips for every step of your Schwarzkopf Professional journey. Ask your Schwarzkopf Professional rep or visit switchwithskp.com to learn more. September only: Buy any BLONDME Lightener at Cosmoprof and receive a free IGORA VIBRANCE Warm Up or Cool Down Kit.
We are SO excited to chat with Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, about their new book, The Academy! We ask how their collaborative writing process worked, about Shelby's boarding school experience that inspired the book, and Elin's feelings on venturing into a new world outside Nantucket. We also have adaptation updates and some exclusive behind the scenes gossip! These days, Shelby is reading A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley, and Elin is reading Dominion by Addie E. Citchens. Obsessions Olivia - Bedroom candles Becca - Sezane miniskirt What we read this week Becca - The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham Olivia - Culpability by Bruce Holsinger This Month's Book Club Pick - Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com) Sponsors Quince - Go to Quince.com/bop for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Ritual - Get 25% off your first month, only at Ritual.com/BADONPAPER. Better Help - get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER. Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Preorder Olivia's Book, Little One, and order Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Reconnecting Under Kyoto's Autumn Canopy: A Mother-Daughter Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日曜日、家族は京都の清水寺にいました。En: On an autumn Sunday, the family was at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera.Ja: 秋の葉が赤や金色に染まり、寺の周りは観光客で賑わっていました。En: The autumn leaves were dyed in red and golden colors, and the area around the temple was bustling with tourists.Ja: 静かでありながら活気あるこの場所は、訪れる人々に特別な時を提供していました。En: This place, quiet yet lively, offered a special time to those who visited.Ja: あいこは、その景色に目を細めながら、家族旅行の懐かしい思い出を思い起こしていました。En: Aiko, while narrowing her eyes at the scenery, recalled fond memories of family trips.Ja: あいこの横には、彼女のティーンエイジャーの娘、えみがいました。En: Beside Aiko was her teenage daughter, Emi.Ja: しかし、えみはスマートフォンに夢中で、風景にはあまり興味を示していませんでした。En: However, Emi was engrossed in her smartphone, showing little interest in the scenery.Ja: あいこは、娘との距離感を感じていました。En: Aiko felt a sense of distance with her daughter.Ja: 「えみ、一緒に美しい写真を撮らない？」とあいこは提案しました。En: "Emi, would you like to take a beautiful picture together?" suggested Aiko.Ja: しかし、えみはただ頷き、再びスマートフォンに目を戻しました。En: But Emi just nodded and turned her eyes back to her smartphone.Ja: あいこは考えました。「どうすれば、えみともっと楽しい思い出を作れるだろう？」En: Aiko thought, "How can I create more enjoyable memories with Emi?"Ja: そこで、彼女は新しいアイデアを思いつきました。En: Then, she came up with a new idea.Ja: 「えみ、ちょっとした写真チャレンジをしようか？お互いに一番きれいな紅葉の写真を撮るの、どう？」あいこは微笑みながら言いました。En: "Emi, how about a little photo challenge? Let's see who can take the most beautiful picture of the autumn leaves?" Aiko suggested with a smile.Ja: えみは一瞬考えた後、興味を示しました。En: After thinking for a moment, Emi showed interest.Ja: 「いいね、やってみよう。」スマートフォンを持ち上げ、二人は清水寺の周りを歩き始めました。En: "Sounds good, let's try it." She lifted her smartphone, and the two began walking around Kiyomizu-dera.Ja: えみは視点を変え、風景に心を向けるようになりました。En: Emi changed her perspective and began focusing on the scenery.Ja: しばらくして、えみは「あ、お母さん、見て！」と叫びました。En: After a while, Emi exclaimed, "Oh, Mom, look!"Ja: 彼女は赤く輝く葉が風に舞い、光に当たってキラキラと輝く瞬間を写真に収めました。En: She captured the moment when the glowing red leaves were dancing in the wind, sparkling in the light.Ja: その素晴らしい写真に、あいこは目を輝かせました。En: Aiko was amazed by the wonderful photo.Ja: 「すごい、えみ！本当にきれいだね。」あいこは嬉しそうに言いました。En: "Amazing, Emi! It's really beautiful," Aiko said happily.Ja: この瞬間が、あいことえみの間の壁を打ち破りました。En: This moment broke down the wall between Aiko and Emi.Ja: 二人は笑顔になり、自然と会話が続きました。En: They both smiled, and their conversation naturally continued.Ja: 寺を後にして、家族は街の小さなレストランに入りました。En: After leaving the temple, the family entered a small restaurant in town.Ja: 食事を楽しみながら、家族はその日の写真を見せ合い、思い出を語り合いました。En: While enjoying their meal, the family shared the photos from that day and talked about their memories.Ja: あいこは気づきました。娘が成長しても、まだ繋がりを持ち、新しい思い出を作る方法があると。En: Aiko realized that even though her daughter was growing up, there are still ways to connect and create new memories.Ja: そして、えみも母親の努力を認め、これからもこうした時間を大切にしたいと思いました。En: And Emi recognized her mother's efforts, wanting to cherish such times in the future.Ja: その日の終わり、秋の夜風が心地よく吹く中、家族は一緒に笑い合い、心が再び繋がっていることを実感しました。En: At the end of the day, with the pleasant autumn night breeze blowing, the family laughed together, feeling their hearts reconnect once more. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋dyed: 染まりbustling: 賑わっていましたlively: 活気あるnarrowing: 目を細めながらfond: 懐かしいengrossed: 夢中distance: 距離感suggested: 提案しましたmoments: 瞬間captured: 収めましたglowing: 輝くsparkling: キラキラと輝くnaturally: 自然とchallenge: チャレンジperspective: 視点efforts: 努力cherish: 大切にしたいrealized: 気づきましたconnect: 繋がりmemories: 思い出recall: 思い起こしてquiet: 静かでありながらrestaurant: レストランmoment: 瞬間recognized: 認めamazed: 目を輝かせましたexclaimed: 叫びましたspecial: 特別なautumn leaves: 紅葉
Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss a Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World for the Wine & Dine Races and talk about some things to do after the runs to celebrate! We also talk about making ADRs with a split-stay, give some thoughts on what a "1st Empty Nest" escape to Walt Disney World can be like after the kids head off to college, and have a long discussion on cookies around Walt Disney World! This and more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
In this episode, Brettnay interviews Megan Ziegenfus, creator of the Body Talk Basics puberty course. They discuss how important it is for mothers to walk with their daugthers through this season, being a voice of truth and compassion. This can help form a strong bond that will serve the family well as you enter into the teen years. Resources Referenced: Body Talk Basics Puberty Course: Use code NHC10 to save 10%. https://nohighercalling--bodytalkbasics.thrivecart.com/body-talk-basics-us-shipping/ NHC Blog: Review of Body Talk Basics Course https://nohighercalling.org/body-talk-basics-with-megan-ziegenfus/ Watch the interview on NHC YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XyMd5_z4SSg Follow my journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and www.nohighercalling.org Subscribe to the NHC email at www.nohighercalling.org
What if the struggles you face today as a woman didn't start with you—but with your mother, and her mother before her? In this powerful conversation, therapist and certified mother-daughter coach Erica Thomas shares how our earliest identity as “daughter” shapes our personality, our relationships and even how we show up at work. We're breaking open the cultural and familial scripts that keep women small—silencing our voices, worrying more about how things look than how they feel, and losing ourselves in people-pleasing servitude. You'll hear Erica's personal story, why she believes the patriarchy often lives inside us, and how healing the mother-daughter wound creates generational change that ripples both forward and backward in time. This episode is part truth-telling, part blueprint: a call to every woman who wants to stop carrying the emotional weight she inherited, and start living with authenticity and personal power. Erica Thomas is a licensed psychotherapist of over 20 years and a mother-daughter relationship expert driven to create generational change for women. As the founder of Vita Nova Counseling and Vita Nova Mother-Daughter Coaching, Erica guides women to heal past hurts and growth into their God-given potential and helps mothers and daughters transform generational legacies into ones that leave healing, hope, reconnection, and empowerment. Find Erica on social media Facebook: @vitanovaLHTX Instagram: @vitanovacounseling LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericagthomas Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL if you're ready to fully commit to your personal growth and do the work to get emotionally sober. Side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking. Want daily updates from me? TikTok: @hangoverwhisperer Instagram: @thehangoverwhisperer Twitter (X): @NotAboutTheAlc YouTube: @hangoverwhisperer —Do you want coaching from Colleen on a situation you're struggling with? Click here to submit your question. Your name will not be mentioned on air!
In this episode we discuss: Purchasing an annual pass Celebrating a birthday Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Split Stays Listen to the full episode for all of this and more! Have thoughts on this trip? We'd love to hear from you! Resources Photos from Alana's trip MY favorite products to beat the heat Double Your WDW Amazon Shop Do you want to be a guest and share your trip? Get a FREE Disney World Vacation Quote Never Miss an Episode Subscribe on iTunes Join Julie's newsletter Help the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input! Subscribe on iTunes Follow Us! Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Like on Facebook Follow on YouTube Let's Connect Do you have tips you want to share with other listeners? Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise? Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report? Contact me! I'd love to hear from you. Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever
Katherine Fabrizio, Boomer, psychotherapist with 35 years of experience, joins us to explore the often hidden dynamics between mothers and daughters. Drawing from her extensive clinical work and her book, Katherine dives into how good daughters navigate boundaries, individuation, and maternal expectations—and how understanding these patterns can unlock personal freedom.
REAL DROP 02:Meet your host, Skylar. 27 years old. She's done keeping up.Meet Linda. Licensed therapist. 58. Skylar's mom and her guest host. She's done keeping up too.With being the good girl.With diet culture.With keeping pace with her 27-year-old daughter.With putting herself last.This multigenerational drop starts with Skylar & Linda breaking the ice with Hasbro's Truth or Drink. From there, they unpack the pressure to be perfect and what it really means to say no to keeping up, and yes to being real, REGARDLESS.Because being real? It's not a trend. It's a rebellion.#ad Big love to Hasbro Games for helping us get real. Snag your own Truth or Drink (21+) deck at Target, Walmart, or Amazon. For collaborations & opportunities, email: regardlessthepod@gmail.comFollow REGARDLESS:Insta: @regardlessthepodTikTok: @regardlessthepodFollow SKY:Insta: @skylarsorkinTikTok: @skylarsorkinMore REGARDLESS?⚡︎ Take our course⚡︎ Work 1:1 with Skylar⚡︎ Got something you're “done keeping up with”? Or need advice from Skylar or Linda? Submit it here, we just might answer it on the pod.
We are so lucky to have the dynamic mother/daughter duo of Leah and Audra joining us today from northeast Ohio to talk about their Walt Disney World trip from this past February! We start by hearing about a very interesting background for both of them as to why this trip was so special. We talk about their first on-property stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, staying in Alligator Bayou, using the Quick-Service Dining Plan, having Lightning Lane Premier Pass for the Magic Kingdom on Valentine's Day, and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Grab your tissues (again) because Part Two of this conversation gets even more real and raw. Krista and Ava are talking about the stuff that keeps parents up at night and makes teenagers stress-cry in their cars. The college application process in 2025, long-term relationships in high school, friendship drama (and how to avoid it), and the fights that actually made their mother-daughter relationship stronger. This episode is honest about the hard parts - like when everyone else seemed to know where they were going to college and Ava was still waiting to hear back from schools. Or how expensive everything is right now and what that means for families making these huge decisions. But it's also hopeful because watching your kid figure out how to navigate all of this? It's pretty incredible. What they're covering: - The college application stress that almost broke them both - Ava's approach to friendships that eliminates most of the drama - The parenting mistakes Krista is still making (and the ones she's learned to let go) - Why Ava's not scared to be five hours away from home - The fights they've had that would probably make good reality TV Ava's heading to Syracuse for Television, Radio & Film, and honestly, after listening to this episode, you'll understand why she's going to crush it. Keep up with Ava: Instagram: @avademcher --- Take the "What's Your Sales Style Quiz?": https://www.kristademcher.com/sales-style-quiz Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQNMxt1N_x6vO_dnizVu2g Follow SHE SELLS HE SELLS on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shesellshesellspodcast
While preparing for a trip with my mom, I noticed our 金銭感覚(kin-sen kankaku - our sense of money) was completely different. I'm a minimalist saver, while she enjoys shopping and new experiences. In this episode, I share our story, introduce useful Japanese vocabulary, and invite you to reflect on your own spending style. Are you more careful with money, or do you enjoy spending freely?
If you've ever wondered what it really means to tap into the power of the Divine Feminine, you're going to love today's episode. We're joined by a truly special guest—Laura Swan. If you haven't heard of Laura yet, she's a healer, coach, ceremonialist, and the heart behind the Rise of the Rose movement. She spent years helping women reconnect with their power, creativity, and one another.In our conversation, Laura opens up about her own journey—what it means to answer the call of the Divine Feminine, how she's built communities of support and healing, and why sisterhood and creativity are so important right now. We discuss practical ways to bring more meaning, connection, and joy into your life, and how you can contribute to this growing movement.So, if you're looking for some inspiration or just want to hear from someone who's walking the walk, you're in the right place. Grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and join us for this beautiful conversation with Laura.In this episode, we cover:On Creating her own Support Systems by Gathering Women Early Women's Empowerment and Spiritual AwakeningThoughts on including the MasculineUnderstanding the Deeper Spiritual Components of Eating DisordersDiscovering the Divine Feminine LineageThe Concept of Indigeneity and Connection to the EarthThe Rise of the Rose Movement - a Feminine-led Non-Profit Spiritual OrganizationThe Importance of mutual upliftment and Creating Safe Spaces for Women to HealWomen as a Caretaker to CreatorLaura shares her Personal Rituals and Devotional PracticesThe Importance of Fluidity in movement and dance in her yoga practice Impact of Women's Circles on SocietyThe Importance of Collaboration and Networking in the MovementHelpful links:Laura Swan - Contact Laura for coaching, speaking, or events. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram @laura_j_swan,Goodpods Top 100 Relationship PodcastsEpisode # 170: Walking Home: The Return of Pilgrimage with Christine and GuestsMotherless MothersCircle of Stones: Woman's Journey to HerselfEating in the Light of the MoonGirl Power Movement UgandaEpisode # 163: Building Power from The Bottom Up- Impact Circles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wanjiku Kiarie, an accountant and podcaster from Kenya, talks about her mama Frasia, a teacher who raised and supported her four daughters during her husband's battle with drinking. The episode is bursting with lessons on finding God; forgiving and giving; working hard, saving and investing; raising amazing women; and honesty. Subscribe to Ana's new "Mama Loves…” newsletter here. To contact Ana, to be a guest, or suggest a guest, please send your mail to: info@thankyoumama.net For more about “Thank You, Mama", please visit: http://www.thankyoumama.net Connect with Ana on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/ https://www.facebook.com/ana.tajder
Grab your tissues - this one will give you all the feels. Krista's oldest daughter Ava is back on the podcast, and honestly, it's hard to believe how much has changed since she was here three years ago as a 15-year-old. Now she's 18, heading to Syracuse University on the day this episode airs, and has become this incredibly self-aware, persistent, and frankly hilarious young woman. They're talking about everything - and we mean everything. The good, the bad, the moments that made them both cry, and the decisions that completely changed the trajectory of Ava's high school experience. If you've ever watched your kid struggle with something that wasn't serving them anymore, or if you're a teenager trying to figure out who you are when everything feels uncertain, this conversation is for you. What they're diving into: - Why she walked away from competitive dance after 11 years (and how scary that actually was) - Why being a student at a culturally diverse school was so important to her - Her car accident, the months without independence, and how it actually made her stronger - The job hunt story that might make you want to hire her immediately - Why she thinks "cutting the umbilical cord" is the best parenting advice ever Fair warning: Ava's personality is BIG in this episode. She came with jokes, coffee through a straw, and zero filter. Basically, it's one big audition for her future spot on SNL. Follow Ava's journey: Instagram: @avademcher Take the "What's Your Sales Style Quiz?": https://www.kristademcher.com/sales-style-quiz Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQNMxt1N_x6vO_dnizVu2g Follow SHE SELLS HE SELLS on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shesellshesellspodcast
This week, in Largo, Maryland, a quiet suburb is shaken, when multiple murders occur, including 2 different pairs of mother/daughters. Both mothers were nurses, and both daughters were teens. An FBI profiler says that none are connected, but the local cops believe it's a serial killer. One crazy break opens up the floodgates of evidence, connecting to a series of home invasions & murders, with some seriously disturbing videos, showing even more depravity!! Along the way, we find out that technically, you can ride a pig, but it doersn't seem like a good idea, that no matter how secure your home is, there is always someone willing to go the extra mile to kill, and that if things seem too weird to be just coincidence, they probably aren't!! New episodes, every Wednesday & Friday nights!! Donate at patreon.com/crimeinsports or at paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions! Follow us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/smalltownpod Also, check out James & Jimmie's other shows, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!
Kim and her daughter Mia just got back from a mother-daughter trip to Switzerland. They celebrated her high school graduation with a grad trip and since Mia loves mountains and she was already going to be in France with a school trip, Switzerland was her top choice! They visited Geneva, Zermatt and the Jungfrau Region because they really wanted to focus on the mountains. Altogether they spent eight nights in Switzerland and they moved around a lot. The itinerary included: 1 night in Geneva 2 nights in Zermatt to see the Matterhorn 2 nights in Grindelwald 2 nights in Wengen 2 nights in Lucerne If you are going to Switzerland and you really want to spend time in the mountains, skip Geneva and Lucerne and focus more on the smaller towns, not the cities. Their favorite town was Zermatt for hiking and also wine tasting. Grindelwald was the other favorite because of the hotel and the view of Eiger. Some of the activities included: Visit the old town in the cities (e.g. Geneva) Hiking (which are harder than you might expect even on trails described as easy, use Google Maps to see elevation, buy or bring hiking poles if you can and are checking a bag) Cable cars (which are pricey) Matterhorn Glacier (you can also ski even in the summer) Alpine slides / mountain coaster / ziplines The train is a great way to get around the country and if you use a Swiss Rail Pass you also get transportation on some of the cable cars (but not all). It makes it very easy because you don't need to worry about buying tickets. First class will give you more seating options and it is less crowded so it is quieter. It is hard to use the trains if you have large luggage as some of the trains are more for locals/commuters. Try to pack light if you can or use a luggage forwarding service. It is better to stay longer in each destination as you spend a lot of time transiting up and down the mountains via train/cable car. Basing yourself in Murren or other smaller towns ends up with a lot of time waiting for transportation. It makes more sense to stay in Grindelwald, Interlaken, or Lauterbrunnen. When planning a trip, be sure to plan at least six to nine months in advance if you want to stay in town and at the better hotels. Also, when considering different hotels, the hospitality is wonderful but look closely at the amenities that are offered. Most don't have air conditioning but it wasn't needed in the mountains. Some hotels have screens on the windows but not all and there are a lot of flies and some mosquitoes. Keep in mind that shops close early (6-7 pm) and that busses also stop running by 7:00 pm in small towns. Hotels and meals are very expensive in Switzerland, especially now that the dollar is weak against the CHF and Euro. Main entrees are 30-50 CHF per person, salads 12-19 CHF, and beer was cheap but wine was expensive. To save money, you can buy wine or beer at the grocery store to enjoy before you go out. Drink sizes are also very small. The food is a lot of fondue, cheese, pasta, raclette, and chocolate. Other regions might have more regional specialties. Otherwise there are a lot of burgers and international cuisine. If you do have allergies, there are a lot of peanuts and other nuts being served as a snack or included in dishes. Credit cards can be used almost everywhere. In all the tourist areas, everyone spoke English. They were less accommodating in the city or non-tourist establishment. Be sure to pack and wear sunscreen. It is hard to find places to refill a water bottle so you may want to carry your own snacks and drinks.
In this moving and hope-filled episode, mother-daughter duo Quinn Wyatt and Kirby Larson share the deeply personal story behind their middle grade novel, Gut Reaction. Diagnosed with Crohn's disease as a teen after years of being dismissed, Quinn opens up about her experience living with a misunderstood chronic illness. Kirby, an acclaimed author, reveals what it took to revisit this painful chapter of their lives and co-write a book that helps kids feel seen. Together, they explore diagnosis delays, self-advocacy, parenting through illness, and how their storytelling became a form of healing and community connection. Resources Mentioned: Gut Reaction by Quinn Wyatt and Kirby Larson Crohn's & Colitis Foundation – https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ Learn more: https://gutreactionbook.com For Parents & Caregivers: Bring Child Life Home With You The SupportSpot app puts expert child life tools, coping strategies, and emotional support right in the palm of your hand—anytime you need it.
Carlos is joined by friend of the show, Dustin Ross, to recap the latest episode of Basketball Wives - and WHEW, was it a wild one! A heated family feud that turned physical takes center stage, and Carlos and Dustin aren’t holding back. They’re breaking down the good, the bad, the sad, and the downright ugly. Whose side are they on? And what needs to happen for this group to move forward? Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thinking about buying a franchise? Wondering how much you can really make? Or if you can run it with family?This Eye on Franchising Podcast episode is a must-watch for anyone exploring home services franchises. Meet Jennifer and Sierra, a mother-daughter duo who share their real-life journey with Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up—from investing under $200K to building a 7-figure business.They reveal:✅ How they discovered Kitchen Tune-Up & Bath Tune-Up✅ The exact startup costs & ROI potential✅ Their roles as a family team✅ How they overcame fears about buying a franchise✅ Tips for moms & daughters working together✅ The #1 mistake new franchisees makeIf you're searching for best franchises to buy, low-cost franchises, or family-owned franchise success stories, this interview delivers real numbers, real advice, and no BS.Timestamps00:00 - Franchise Envy Wednesday Introduction01:05 - Meet Jennifer & Sierra: Mother-Daughter Franchise Team02:45 - Why Kitchen Tune-Up? Their Franchise Discovery Story06:10 - Past Businesses: Garage Doors, Flipping, Restaurants & Bars09:30 - How They Decided to Invest in a Franchise11:45 - What Was Hardest About Getting Started?14:30 - Sierra Joins During COVID: Moving & Adapting17:10 - Defining Roles in the Business20:05 - Training Challenges: “Couldn't Even Read a Tape Measure!”22:30 - Why Following the Franchise Plan Matters25:20 - Networking at Franchisee Conferences27:15 - Tips for Moms & Daughters Going Into Business30:00 - Investment & Profitability: Show Me The Money34:10 - Overcoming Fears About Franchising37:00 - When They Wanted to Quit40:00 - Importance of Employees & Team42:15 - Advice for Future Franchise Owners45:20 - Final Words of Wisdom
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