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Becca Rae Eagle, M.S.Ed.,pen name Noelle Tryst, is a wife, mom to a college age son, avid hiker, podcast host of The Podcast: Sacred Penning™: Somatic Meditative Journaling, and a teacher since 2000. Becca served as an English instructor for nearly twenty years in public schools and community colleges and currently teaches third grade at a private school in her community. She is an empath, HSP, intuitive, mental health advocate, woman of Faith, and a soul tender. Becca is also an international bestselling author and international speaker in training.. She has been featured in at least a dozen podcasts and Julie Browne's acclaimed book, Masters of Change (2023, New Degree Press), focusing on her resilient healing path. Her first work, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal, A Memoir with Journal Space for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health, is available on Amazon. Her piece, “Anchored By a Star,” is featured in the International Bestselling collection, Ignite Your Faith, (Ignite Publishers). Her next book will be released in 2025. Writing as Noelle Tryst, she is a proud staff writer for Women Who Podcast Magazine. She also blogs on Substack at https://substack.com/@NOELLETRYST She is a Transformative Soul Journaling Practitioner. Becca's signature Sacred Penning™ Somatic Meditative Journaling method helps women with A.E.D. (activating energetic discoveries), transformative writing experiences for body, mind, and spirit. Becca offers customized journaling retreats for individuals, private groups, corporate organizations, and community events. Contact Becca Rae Eagle: website : sacredpenning.podia.com Three-percent of Becca's book profits go to children who experience early trauma, poverty, and violence: Life is Good Playmaker Project @ Playmaker Project - About Us | Life is Good® Official Site Three-percent of Becca's retreat profits go to Feeding America @https://give.feedingamerica.org/ Three-percent of Becca's course profits go to the Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake @http://www.slecumenical.org/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/entrustingu2day Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/beccaraeeagle/ Public IG:https://www.instagram.com/beccaraeeagle/?hl=en Email: entrustingu2day@gmail.com Podcast: The Sacred Penning Podcast: Journal Your Way to Brighter Days website https://thesacredpenningpodcast.buzzsprout.com Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com The Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberley

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we dive into using jourrnaling to overcome challenges. Becca Rae Eagle, M.S.Ed.,pen name Noelle Tryst, is a wife, mom to a college age son, avid hiker, podcast host of The Podcast: Sacred Penning™: Somatic Meditative Journaling, and a teacher since 2000. Becca served as an English instructor for nearly twenty years in public schools and community colleges and currently teaches third grade at a private school in her community. She is an empath, HSP, intuitive, mental health advocate, woman of Faith, and a soul tender. Becca is also an international bestselling author and international speaker in training.. She has been featured in at least a dozen podcasts and Julie Browne's acclaimed book, Masters of Change (2023, New Degree Press), focusing on her resilient healing path. Her first work, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal, A Memoir with Journal Space for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health, is available on Amazon. Her piece, “Anchored By a Star,” is featured in the International Bestselling collection, Ignite Your Faith, (Ignite Publishers). Her next book will be released in 2025. Writing as Noelle Tryst, she is a proud staff writer for Women Who Podcast Magazine. She also blogs on Substack at https://substack.com/@NOELLETRYST She is a Transformative Soul Journaling Practitioner. Becca's signature Sacred Penning™ Somatic Meditative Journaling method helps women with A.E.D. (activating energetic discoveries), transformative writing experiences for body, mind, and spirit. Becca offers customized journaling retreats for individuals, private groups, corporate organizations, and community events. Links to offerings are on her : Sacred Penning Website Three-percent of Becca's book profits go to children who experience early trauma, poverty, and violence: Life is Good Playmaker Project @ Playmaker Project - About Us | Life is Good® Official Site Three-percent of Becca's retreat profits go to Feeding America @https://give.feedingamerica.org/ Three-percent of Becca's course profits go to the Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake @http://www.slecumenical.org/ Connect with Becca Rae on socials here: https://www.facebook.com/beccaraeeagle/ https://www.instagram.com/beccaraeeagle/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaburroughseagle2222/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sacred-penning-podcast-somatic-meditative-journaling/id1670782687 Grab Becca Rae's freebie here: http://sacredpenning.podia.com/ =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. Request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application GET MORE CLIENTS: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/client-acquisition-accelerator-pdf DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators

Purpose serves as your GPS, guiding your life trajectory, whether you listen or not. It can help you reach for the seemingly unattainable and stop compromising who you are and were meant to be. The Golden Thread: Where to Find Purpose in the Stages of Your Life (New Degree Press, 2020) demonstrates, through hard data alongside expert and client stories, that knowing and living your purpose will positively affect every facet of your life. You'll also learn how your purpose shows up uniquely at different stages of life (related to Stage of Consciousness), and is related to your childhood wounding, both of which are reasons you can't see your purpose so clearly. This book helps you make sense of your life and will answer the questions:What is purpose and why do I need to know it?How do I find my purpose?How does the GPS of my purpose pull me forward? How does purpose show up differently over my life span? And more...In The Golden Thread, Holly Woods, PhD shows readers that their own nuanced one-of-a-kind purpose is right there in front of them, waiting to be discovered. Listen to its whispers and let it guide you to a more fulfilling and impactful life. Holly Woods PhD is a visionary who sees deeply into others' souls. She activates and catalyzes what wants to come alive in people and guides them to manifest their dreams through practical strategies. Holly has 30 years of consulting and coaching experience in human and organizational development. She has over two decades of experience building and scaling business and products to help entrepreneurs, visionaries and innovators create impact. In addition, she helps clients uncover their nuanced purpose, gain capacities and mindset to attain goals, and align decisions, products and systems around what matters most. Holly earned a PhD in Human & Organizational Development and is certified as an Integral Master Coach®, Purpose Guide®, Professional Mediator and Facilitator, and Master Energy Practitioner. She is also a Stages of Consciousness developmental practitioner. For more information, please visit https://emergenceinstitute.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/spiritual-practice-and-mindfulness

In this enlightening episode of The Catherine B. Roy Show, we sit down with Meagan O'Nan, an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. Meagan is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council where she produces regular content for Forbes.com. She has spoken to thousands of people at live events since 2008, including alongside internationally recognized spiritual leaders such as Don Miguel Ruiz, author of the best-selling book, “The Four Agreements.” Meagan even received a personal note from Desmond Tutu after hearing a talk of hers on forgiveness.Discover the profound role storytelling plays in advocacy work and its immense importance. Explore the transformative power of forgiveness and how it has shaped Meagan's journey while Meagan unveils exciting insights about her book, "Held and Free," published with New Degree Press. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of unity, cooperation, and healing through the art of storytelling. BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1. The role of storytelling in advocacy work and its importance 2. Meagan's new book, Held and Free 3. The true power of forgivenessMeagan's website.Connect with Meagan on LinkedInFREE GIFT: VULNERABLE STORYTELLING METHODWORK WITH MECOACHES, CONSULTANTS, ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESS OWNERS if you are ready to step into your power, do what you love, and make your dream business flourish◉ Book a free call with me:☎ http://bit.ly/StrategySessionWithCatherineDownload LinkedIn Decoded eBook: https://www.lhmacademia.com/Visit https://linktr.ee/catherinebroy for more

As an entrepreneur, it's crucial to understand that your business systems are the backbone of your operation. These systems determine how you deliver your products or services, manage your resources, and interact with your customers. It's, therefore, essential to start thinking about your operational structure from the beginning of your business as you iterate on your business model, identify your target customers, and develop your offerings. Waiting too long can put your business at risk, make you lose opportunities, and leave you struggling to keep up with demand.  No one is perfect on this path, but without proper systems in place, scaling your business can become daunting, leading to missed opportunities and potential failure.Join the conversation with Ashlee Berghoff as she shares how to build effective operational structures and systems in your business in a way that allows you to scale. As the founder of A Squared Online, Ashlee specializes in designing custom systems and recruiting fractional operations managers for entrepreneurs who have reached their maximum capacity. With her expertise, her clients are able to save time, allowing them to focus on growing their businesses, pursuing their long-deferred dreams, and even taking unplugged vacations. Ashlee's experience and knowledge are reflected in her book, "Eureka Results: How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Their Best Ideas Into Reality," published by New Degree Press in 2021. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from Ashlee and take your business to the next level. Tune in!During this episode, you will learn about;[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, Ashlee Berghoff  [01:36] What A Squared Online is all about and what it offers to business owners[02:49] The best time for entrepreneurs to start thinking about their operational infrastructure [04:48] The consequences of waiting for too long to build your operation structure [07:15] Why CEOs get themselves in trouble by not bringing in CEO-level support [09:48] The mindset of “no one cares about my business as I do” and how to get out of it[12:36] How to approach the operation and focus on fractional capacities[16:48] How CEOs should approach the fractional services space for support[20:15] System and why they are important in every stage of your business[23:08] The first step in building an operational structure for your business[25:32] Ashlee's final words about building your own system [26:07] Ending the showNotable Quotes The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to fix your business needs in operating systems. If you align the vision for your business with someone else's vision for themselves, they will be as interested as you are because they care about their goals as much as you care about yours.Systems are important in every facet of life and stage of business.Waiting too long to build your operation structure can make you lose opportunities that you are excited about.Connect With Ashlee Berghoff:Website: http://www.asquaredonline.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleeberghoff/

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Susan: I believe my superpower is storytelling and sharing stories. And the flip side of that, in order to have that superpower, I've had to learn the ability to listen and to listen really well.Susan Sloan is the author of A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World, which is about the positive impact of having women work in diplomacy and leadership. She was a member of the delegation hosted by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, which included me. The whirlwind trip didn't give the two of us much time to discuss her book, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to visit with her to learn more about it. Now, having read it, I enthusiastically endorse it.AI Summary* Susan Sloan, author of A Seat at the Table, highlights the positive impact of having women work in diplomacy and leadership roles for gender and equity issues.* Diversity of thought through gender, race, religion, culture, origin, and socioeconomic status around the decision-making table makes companies more profitable and more likely to create successful peace treaties.* Retaining women in senior-level roles and setting targets, such as a 40-40-20 gender split ratio, creates significant culture change within organizations.* Both genders are needed at the table to create the magic of empowerment and growth in any organization.* Sloan believes that her superpower is storytelling and advises that it can be developed by being a good listener, being concise and detailed, reading the audience, and making the listener feel like they are part of the story.* Sloan's recent book, A Seat at the Table, contains never-before-told stories from prominent women diplomats and leaders. It is aimed at young people coming into their careers or women in diplomacy, but it can benefit all leaders. * Women in diplomacy have paved the way for future women and broken barriers and stereotypes in diplomacy.* Women bring unique perspectives and skills to leadership roles that bring positive outcomes such as greater empathy and emotional intelligence.* Sloan highlights that investing in women's professional development is essential to retain them in leadership.* The pandemic has spotlighted the need for emotional intelligence and empathy in diplomacy and leadership to support and reassure citizens.New Degree Press published the book near the pandemic's peak emotional impact in November 2020. “I interviewed a little more than 30 women leaders, ambassadors, foreign ministers, and government officials from around the world, and their take on leadership,” Susan says.The book is groundbreaking. “Every single leader I interviewed and sat down with told me two things,” Susan says. “One, ‘I've never told anyone this before, Susan.' And two, ‘I can't believe you just asked me that.' So, I knew I was on to something very, very special.”“The whole idea of why having different people at the table matters is to have diversity of thought,” she says. “The way we think is different, so that creates change in epic proportions.”The results are clear, Susan says. “One, it makes companies more profitable. Two, it makes peace treaties more likely to last and not fail.”The problem isn't solved when you get women to the table. You've got to keep them there. “There are many studies out there that show that women are leaving senior-level roles because there's a lack of flexibility in the workplace, and they're not getting the support that they need,” she says.She also makes clear that diversity doesn't end with gender. “When we're looking at diversity around the decision-making table, we're looking at gender; we're looking at race, religion,” Susan says. “Sometimes those things aren't coming up in data points. We're looking at socioeconomic status. We're looking at how people identify by sexual orientation, all those different factors.”She says, “The first thing when you look around the table is to ask, ‘Who's missing?'” Susan and I thoroughly enjoyed the group assembled by the Foreign Ministry for our visit to Israel because they seemed to have done such an effective job of asking, “who's missing?” until they got it right.With respect to the narrower topic of gender diversity, Susan suggests a target level of representation:You have to have the breakdown of 40 percent men, 40 percent women, and 20 percent either. Now, that 20 percent allows for flexibility because in your workforce, middle management and senior level leadership, you may not have qualified people, whether men or women, coming through your door at a certain time. So that 20 percent allows for the flexibility of of going and swaying different ways. So it's that 40, 40, 20 split—that ratio creates significant culture change.In the book and her career, Susan leverages her superpower: storytelling.How to Develop Storytelling As a SuperpowerSusan shares how she's found storytelling to be important in her work:If you look at many leaders throughout history that have employed the power of listening, you find that they, one, have been very successful. But two, they're taking information, and then they're using it and sharing it with others. So, the power of storytelling is something that I've really grabbed onto. I've realized that because different people trust me and trust me with their stories, I have the responsibility to share them with other people.Susan shared a story that demonstrates her storytelling superpower:Last year I was asked by the president of Georgia—not University of Georgia, although I did go to University of Georgia—go Dawgs—but the president of Georgia in Tbilisi in Europe. I was asked to come over there for a conference about women and how they're dealing with conflict right now. Georgia is facing different issues with some neighbors similar to what maybe Ukraine might be dealing with right now as well. Georgia got leaders together from all over the world, all women, to talk about not only conflict but what we can do to make a difference and create relationships and have resources. So, I was sitting there at the conference. I held a session, I moderated a session from women war correspondents, and it was a very powerful session. Later, when we were meeting with different women, I would share stories not only from my book but from diplomatic experiences I've been in.The impact of being vulnerable and sharing personal stories and also stories from other women created the atmosphere for other people to share their vulnerabilities. That gave lessons of not only hope but solutions of what women in Georgia can do. Different leaders were there, and even leaders from Ukraine were there. That sharing of storytelling and going back to storytelling, of course, really created an atmosphere in that people were open and candid, and you could feel it in the entire conference. And it was such a pleasure not only to be there but an honor. In addition to that, months later, the President's team reached out to me to write a letter about this conference that they could share. In essence, give me a story that I can share with others so the conference can happen again. So, they entrusted me asking me to write a story about it. That's just what I did. I believe that the power of being vulnerable, listening and sharing and creating that atmosphere was really impactful.Susan offered some excellent advice for developing storytelling as a superpower:*  First, practice the art of listening.*  You have to have a beginning, middle and end.* Be concise yet detailed.* If you're not a funny person, don't try to be funny.* If you want to create a sense of vulnerability, then feel okay to be vulnerable, and it's also okay to mess up.* Read the room. Read the audience; look around the room. How are people reacting to [the story]?Susan concludes with some thoughtful advice:The best storytellers that I love to listen to, they usually don't speak with a lot of notes. They look at the audience, they have a little bit of movement. They're personable; they're relaxed; they're conversational. You really do feel like you're sitting at their kitchen table listening to a story. That's the real, I think, art of storytelling. If you can feel like you're at a kitchen table with somebody over a cup of coffee or a cup of water or a cup of tea, whatever it is, and you're sharing a story, you never know how it's going to impact somebody.By following Susan's advice and example, you can strengthen your ability to listen and tell powerful stories, enabling you to do more good in the world.Guest-Provided ProfileSusan Sloan (she/her)About: Susan Sloan's Book, A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World, shares the impact of gender-diversified leadership and why varied voices lead to stronger resolutions and enhanced team dynamics. Research proves that when women are involved in peace processes, an agreement is 35% more likely to last at least 15 years. Additionally, higher levels of gender equality are associated with a lower tendency for conflict. Many countries face challenges of migration, terrorism, climate change, and the spread of fast-paced technology. Those who are sitting around the table will change the course of history and redefine how we solve critical problems. Website: susansloan.comBiographical Information: Susan Sloan is a communications strategist and author of A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World. She works in diplomacy, engaging with diplomats, government officials, community organizers, and international leaders. She has met with more than 80 countries through diplomacy, advocacy, and experiential education. Susan focuses on gender and equity to advise leaders on policy and diplomatic affairs. Heads of state, Fortune 500 companies, universities, nonprofits, foreign ministries, and international institutions have hosted Susan to speak on gender parity, equity, and equality. Her global communications career spans multiple sectors, including for-profit corporations, NGOs, and government, where she designs and launches communication strategies to transform organizations. At the age of 30, she completed a life goal of visiting all seven continents. Susan holds a master's degree in Global Strategic Communications from Georgetown University and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Journalism with a major in Public Relations and a minor in Spanish from the University of Georgia. She resides in both Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, Georgia.Twitter Handle: @realSusanSloanPersonal Facebook Profile: fb.com/realsusansloanLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/susansloan76/Instagram Handle: @realSusanSloan Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

Allyson defines the word multi-passionate creative. She is an Author, Playwright, Composer, Lyricist, Singer, Actor, Producer, and mom to two teenage boys. Allyson is deeply passionate about telling stories that highlight and uplift women's voices. Ballad of Dreams, a novel with music was published in January 2022 through New Degree Press and is an Amazon #1 Best Seller and a new release in Musicals. It can also be found at Barnes and Noble, Indigo, and The Drama Book Shop in New York. In March of 2022, she appeared on the Tamron Hall Show to discuss her book, Ballad of Dreams, a novel with music, and performed one of her original songs from the show “It's Never Too Late”. She has performed at the acclaimed Apollo Theater with Tony award-winning Director George Faison and toured with the Gospel musical “If This Hat Could Talk” in the role of Miss Tilly and understudied for the principal role of Eleanor Roosevelt. She is a proud member of Actors Equity and ASCAP. She has a BFA in Musical Theater from Syracuse University. A concept album of Ballad of Dreams is available on all music streaming platforms and the Audiobook on Audible will be released in early 2023. Her debut EP, Soul Stories, can be found on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Allyson is also the Founder and President of AH Coaching Group that specializes in Leadership Development and Coaching for Women Executives.

What happens when soldiers who survived overseas military deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan come home?    We might believe that once they get home, everything will be fine. Life will go on like it was before the war, back to normal. That's what the soldiers thought, and that's what their spouses and families thought. The reality is different because war changes everything.   What keeps our most important relationships working?   On this episode of The Creator Community, we'll hear of the stories of couples that have found a way to effectively navigate the challenges of military deployments.   There is no 1 solution but you'll learn common themes, especially resilience, that help to keep military couples together and that we can all learn from.   Key Points: Any marriage has its difficulties, but a military marriage has a different set of diffuculties. Not only does one have their responsibilities to their family, but also the duties and responsibilities that have been taken on for the country.   Though oftentimes only one partner is deployed, both partners make sacrifices for the military. Both have stories of strength, heartbreak, growth, and resilience.    Communication,connection and commitment are the keys to resiliency post deployment and a bulletproof marriage.   Author Bio: Briana S. Nelson Goff, PhD, is a professor at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. Dr. Nelson Goff's clinical experience and research focuses on primary and secondary traumatic stress symptoms in couples and families. During her 30 year career, Dr. Nelson Goff worked with hundreds of people through her research and clinical work. Each one impacted her work, teaching her about resilience, hope, and healing from trauma, which led to authoring her first book, Bulletproof Vows: Stories of Couples Navigating Military Deployments and Life's Battles (January 2023, New Degree Press).

Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Meaghan O'Nan.  Meagan O'Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book is forthcoming and will be published in January 2023 with New Degree Press. Meagan is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council where she produces regular content for Forbes.com. Meagan has spoken to thousands of people at live events since 2008, including alongside internationally recognized spiritual leaders such as don Miguel Ruiz, author of the best-selling book, “The Four Agreements,” and she has appeared multiple times in local and national media. Meagan even received a personal note from Desmond Tutu after hearing a talk of hers on forgiveness. Meagan is passionate about creating deeper connections through speaking, workshops, and through her executive speaker coaching. Her approach is unique in that she uses storytelling as a way to overcome differences and generate healing. For the last decade, she has been a significant voice for the LGBTQ community in Mississippi, speaking with pastors, university representatives and classes, on the radio, and on the news as a voice offering unity and cooperation. Meagan now lives with her wife, Clare, and their daughter, Merit, in Starkville, Mississippi. Connect with Meaghan : https://www.meaganonan.com/ Connect with Sandee www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata

Who is Jinny Uppal? Jinny Uppal is no stranger to driving contrary and innovative thinking. Uppal's 20+ years of experience driving transformational growth by challenging existing norms in business is key to her success working with Fortune 500 telecom, eCommerce, and retail companies.  Most recently, she was Vice President of Strategy at a $12B North American retailer, driving transformative growth through new category launches and innovative store experiences. She is currently a Business Consultant, Investor and Speaker. Uppal grew up in Mumbai and is a graduate of Florida International University and Harvard Business School. She has been a practitioner of Vedic and Buddhist meditation and breathwork since 2008.  In her multiple award-winning book, IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results, published by New Degree Press, Jinny Uppal explores the downside of the prevalent cultural bias for action even when it's unnecessary or counter-productive. Capturing insights into the benefits of reflective thinking and strategic inaction, author Jinny Uppal presents a less stressful and more efficient way of achieving more by “doing” less.    How to Connect? Web: www.JinnyUppal.com Instagram: www.Instagram.com/jinnyuppal Twitter: www.Twitter.com/jinnyuppal LinkedIn: www.Linkedin.com/in/jinnyuppal   Start Reading Jinny's New Book Today: https://amzn.to/3D7zG0u   --------------------------------------- Attn: Business Owners and Entrepreneurs If you are tired of having burnout stunt your business growth, dream life, and financial freedom, click on the link below to learn more about my upcoming masterclass. CLICK HERE to learn more.   Download my FREE eBook on The Mindset Solution: https://drvic.systeme.io/the-mindset-solution-ebook   Do You Want to Learn How to Have Success Effortlessly? Are you looking to double your profits, create financial freedom/independence, create more fulfillment, work less, make more, and have more freedom and time with your loved ones?   If you answered "YES" to any of these, let us set up a call to discover how I can accelerate that process for you.  Just visit the link below and set up a time that works best for you to connect.   www.CallwithDrVic.com

Today we are talking with Katie Bean. Author& Director of Prevention and Advocacy at Ursinus College With a mission to Be the Change she wants to see in the world, Katie Bean empowers individuals and teams to focus inward to increase happiness and sustain satisfying and productive lives. Katie works to improve campus well-being as the Director of Prevention and Advocacy at Ursinus College. With over 15 years of teaching in various settings, Katie felt called to become a Yoga Teacher in 2017 to share with others the healing power of yoga that she experienced in her own life. Her first book, Fragile Thoughts: a healing memoir will be out May, 2023 with New Degree Press. My Website: beanagent4change.com Learning Circles: book club with a self-study twist meets twice a month: Tuesdays from 745pm-9pm on Zoom Participants receive a curated list of podcasts and videos to further delve into the content of the month. Sign up via Nectar Yoga Studio https://nectaryogastudio.com/?page_id=36 January: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Cross February: Educated by Tara Westover March: When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection by Gabor Mate April: Between Two Kingdoms:A Memoir of Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad Every day, tune in to the "Daily Shot of Inspiration" podcast for a quick, uplifting dose of motivation and positivity. Our host, Joe Longo, a certified life coach, will share inspiring stories, practical tips, and helpful advice to help you overcome challenges, pursue your goals, and live your best life. Whether you're feeling stuck, stressed, or just in need of a little inspiration, the "Daily Shot of Inspiration" podcast has something for everyone. Join us for a daily dose of motivation, positivity, and inspiration – and start living your best life today! Now you can become a subscriber; you'll get access to ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content, including oracle card readings and meditations. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE Join the New Year Five Day Mindfulness Challange CLICK HERE Work with Joe CLICK HERE Join The Monday Night Manifestation Mastermind Group CLICK HERE Download a FREE Gratitude Meditation - CLICK HERE Join me in StudioBe for Kundalini Yoga every Wednesday from 7-8 PM EST and Get your FREE 14 DAY TRIAL HERE Follow Joe on Instagram Follow Joe on TikTok Music by Aiyo provided from EPIDEMIC SOUND Need Music for your creative projects check our Epidemic Sound --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyshotofinspiration/message

Thank you, Meagan! I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation! Forgiveness can be one of the BEST gifts we can give to ourselves, and this is clear through storytelling also. Meagan shares why it is essential to speak your truth and share your story, even if just with yourself! Letting our story out and not suppressing our feelings is true to my heart. Meagan suggests we begin by simply writing it down, recording it, and then burning it. That is what helps us. Storytelling is so powerful and free, and when you are ready to share it with others, it can also help heal them and make them feel that they are not alone, which is a genuinely important message. Meagan O'Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book is forthcoming and will be published in January 2023 with New Degree Press. Meagan is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, where she produces regular content for Forbes.com.  Meagan has spoken to thousands of people at live events since 2008, including alongside internationally recognized spiritual leaders such as don Miguel Ruiz, author of the best-selling book, “The Four Agreements,” and she has appeared multiple times in local and national media. Meagan even received a personal note from Desmond Tutu after hearing a talk of hers on forgiveness. ​  Meagan is passionate about creating deeper connections through speaking, workshops, and through her executive speaker coaching. Her approach is unique because she uses storytelling to overcome differences and generate healing. For the last decade, she has been a significant voice for the LGBTQ community in Mississippi, speaking with pastors, university representatives and classes on the radio and the news as a voice offering unity and cooperation. Meagan now lives with her wife, Clare, and their daughter, Merit, in Starkville, Mississippi. Learn  More Herehttps://www.meaganonan.com/Audience Freebie: https://www.meaganonan.com/storytellingmethod The Giving Starts With You Podcast is all about helping men and women discover inner peace, strength and self-love through giving to themselves so that they may be able to give to others.   From time to time, I will be bringing on guests who will share stories of how they gave to themselves, resulting in the ability to serve others.  My hope is that this show will help you see that you are not alone in your struggles. We all face difficult challenges in our lives at one time or another, but we don't always feel seen or heard.  I see you! You are not alone! I hope this show empowers you and makes you feel that you are VISIBLE,  VALIDATED and VICTORIOUS! Sometimes we just need to quiet the noise around us so that we may really FEEL, HEAR and DISCOVER what we are passionate about and start healing from the inside out.My ultimate goal is for you to live your life authentically and live it the way you want to.  In 2005, I learned that life is just too short to waste, so let yourself shine and do what makes you happy!To learn more about your host, Nelia Hutt visit https://www.neliahutt.comHelping you discover Inner Peace through Giving!Contact Nelia at hello@neliahutt.comSubscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel to  watch the videos of the episodes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClc6cfjxUxZ16QBtL87M14wBuy Her book Giving My Heart Room to Breathe - A journey through Grief, Healing and Giving https://www.amazon.com/GIVING-MY-HEART-ROOM-BREATHE/dp/1777670608/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C8STS22F31RT&dchild=1&keywords=giving+my+heart+room+to+breathe&qid=1625183016&sprefix=giving+my+heart%2Caps%2C387&sr=8-1 

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Allyson defines the word multi-passionate creative as an Author, Composer, Actress, Singer, Producer, Executive Coach, and mom. Ballad of Dreams, a novel with music was published in Jan 2022 through New Degree Press and is an Amazon #1 Best Seller and a new release in Musicals. The soundtrack of Ballad of Dreams is scheduled to be released in November 2022 and the audiobook on Audible in early 2023. She recently performed her original song "It's Never Too Late" on the Tamron Hall Show. Her debut EP, Soul Stories, can be found on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. She has performed at the acclaimed Apollo theater with Tony award-winning Director George Faison and toured with the Gospel musical “If This Hat Could Talk” in the role of Miss Tilly and understudied for the principal role of Eleanor Roosevelt. She's a proud member of Actors Equity and ASCAP. She has a BFA in Musical Theater from Syracuse University. She's also the Founder and President of AH Coaching Group which specializes in leadership development and Coaching for Women Executives.  https://linktr.ee/allyson.hernandez @allysonhernandez_extra - IG @balladofdreamsthemusical - IG https://www.facebook.com/allysonhernandezextra https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyson-hernandez-053878b/ Website - https://www.allysonhernandez.net/ Concert tix: 12/12/22 at The Triad Theater, NYC, 7pm https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=5EB8D0CC-044B-FA94-FB9885C1781CF83E

Have you thought of incorporating design thinking in your organizational leadership? Design thinking is a methodology for creative problem-solving and solutions development, and it is led by insights you gain from real customers. Design thinking is logical, and doing it well forces you to change your mindset and eventually your culture.Coonoor Behal, the founder, and CEO of Mindhatch talks about the magic of design thinking and the power of quitting unproductive activities by pivoting to new ones. She explains how design thinking allows for connection and courage building in teams, plus what inspired her to write her book, I Quit.------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. (Click magnifying icon at top right and type “Coonoor”)Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review and share! JUST FOR YOU: Increase your leadership acumen by identifying your personal Leadership Trigger. Take my free my free quiz and instantly receive your 5-page report . Need to up-level your workforce or execute strategic People initiatives? https://shockinglydifferent.com/contact or tweet @KaranRhodes.-------------ABOUT COONOOR BEHAL:Coonoor Behal is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational Improv™, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion.Coonoor is also the author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up, which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021. The book seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives.WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:How organizational improv is applied to develop skills that lead to team connection.Design thinking – the creative problem-solving methodology and how it can be successfully implemented.How to align your choices with your values, whether you choose to quit or not to quit.Coonoor's fun facts – pet peeves and self-care practices.FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:[3:59] Coonoor's career journey, pivots, and the inspiration to start her business.[7:17] How she navigated her multidisciplinary career approach.[11:55] How Mindhatch applies methodologies such as organizational improv and facilitation work.[16:12] The design thinking methodology and the leadership changes it requires.[23:45] Coonoor's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: How she was inspired by real everyday people who quit to write her book, I Quit.[28:38] Signature Segment: Coonoor's LATTOYG Tactic of Choice[30:06] Coonoor on her leadership style and obstacles as a female founder.[33:32] Signature Segment: Full Disclosure[40:38] Signature Segment: Karan's TakeLINKS FOR COONOOR BEHAL:Website URL: http://mindhatchllc.comLinkedIn Bio Link:

EPISODE 93 - Meagan O'Nan - The Art of Telling a Great Story - The Journey from Unacceptance and Darkness to Finding Your VoiceMeagan O'Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book is forthcoming and will be published in January 2023 with New Degree Press. Meagan is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council where she produces regular content for Forbes.com. Meagan has spoken to thousands of people at live events since 2008, including alongside internationally recognized spiritual leaders such as don Miguel Ruiz, author of the best-selling book, “The Four Agreements,” and she has appeared multiple times in local and national media. Meagan even received a personal note from Desmond Tutu after hearing a talk of hers on forgiveness. Meagan is passionate about creating deeper connections through speaking, workshops, and through her executive speaker coaching. Her approach is unique in that she uses storytelling as a way to overcome differences and generate healing. For the last decade, she has been a significant voice for the LGBTQ community in Mississippi, speaking with pastors, university representatives and classes, on the radio, and on the news as a voice offering unity and cooperation. Meagan now lives with her wife, Clare, and their daughter, Merit, in Starkville, Mississippi. Books: Creating Your Heaven On Earth: Unveiling The Truth That Was Always ThereEmpowering and thought-provoking, Creating Your Heaven on Earth reminds us of the joy of living in the moment and of our creative potential to shape our world. Illustrated with insightful and touching stories this uplifting book captures the reader with its clarity of language and its profound messages. Author Meagan M. O'Nan holds two Masters degrees in the field of Disability and is completing her certification in Spiritual Life Coaching. Her belief that all people have a Divine nature and that everyone is capable of achieving their souls dreams is reflected throughout the pages of her book.Courage: Agreeing To Disagree Is Not Enough"Courage" is a thought-provoking and inspiring self-help memoir. Drawing on the life experiences of Meagan O'Nan, a gay woman from the Deep South, this book is a raw and poignant commentary on discrimination, both personal and societal, and how it is replayed in endless cycles. https://www.meaganonan.com/___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!

A taken-for-granted miracle occurs in doctors' offices across the world every single day. With only a stethoscope and an inflatable cuff, a physician can check your blood pressure to predict your risk of future heart problems. These tools give you the chance to take proactive steps to reduce this risk if needed. Why don't we have similar tools for the brain? A Stethoscope for the Brain: Preventive Approaches to Protect the Mind (New Degree Press, 2022) is a book about proactive strategies to prevent brain diseases. Blending the stories of people affected by brain disease with the science that saves patients' lives, neuroscientist Ayan Mandal invites readers to learn about the future of brain health. This book tells the stories of... A sisterhood of Catholic nuns who taught the world the secret to preventing dementia The French patient whose legacy guides our ability to treat strokes early Military veterans whose routine checkups led to a discovery that could prevent the most common cause of disability in young adults New advances in medicine are proving that maladies of the mind are not inevitable. Learn what can be done to protect the brains of you and your loved ones. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A taken-for-granted miracle occurs in doctors' offices across the world every single day. With only a stethoscope and an inflatable cuff, a physician can check your blood pressure to predict your risk of future heart problems. These tools give you the chance to take proactive steps to reduce this risk if needed. Why don't we have similar tools for the brain? A Stethoscope for the Brain: Preventive Approaches to Protect the Mind (New Degree Press, 2022) is a book about proactive strategies to prevent brain diseases. Blending the stories of people affected by brain disease with the science that saves patients' lives, neuroscientist Ayan Mandal invites readers to learn about the future of brain health. This book tells the stories of... A sisterhood of Catholic nuns who taught the world the secret to preventing dementia The French patient whose legacy guides our ability to treat strokes early Military veterans whose routine checkups led to a discovery that could prevent the most common cause of disability in young adults New advances in medicine are proving that maladies of the mind are not inevitable. Learn what can be done to protect the brains of you and your loved ones. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

A taken-for-granted miracle occurs in doctors' offices across the world every single day. With only a stethoscope and an inflatable cuff, a physician can check your blood pressure to predict your risk of future heart problems. These tools give you the chance to take proactive steps to reduce this risk if needed. Why don't we have similar tools for the brain? A Stethoscope for the Brain: Preventive Approaches to Protect the Mind (New Degree Press, 2022) is a book about proactive strategies to prevent brain diseases. Blending the stories of people affected by brain disease with the science that saves patients' lives, neuroscientist Ayan Mandal invites readers to learn about the future of brain health. This book tells the stories of... A sisterhood of Catholic nuns who taught the world the secret to preventing dementia The French patient whose legacy guides our ability to treat strokes early Military veterans whose routine checkups led to a discovery that could prevent the most common cause of disability in young adults New advances in medicine are proving that maladies of the mind are not inevitable. Learn what can be done to protect the brains of you and your loved ones. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

A taken-for-granted miracle occurs in doctors' offices across the world every single day. With only a stethoscope and an inflatable cuff, a physician can check your blood pressure to predict your risk of future heart problems. These tools give you the chance to take proactive steps to reduce this risk if needed. Why don't we have similar tools for the brain? A Stethoscope for the Brain: Preventive Approaches to Protect the Mind (New Degree Press, 2022) is a book about proactive strategies to prevent brain diseases. Blending the stories of people affected by brain disease with the science that saves patients' lives, neuroscientist Ayan Mandal invites readers to learn about the future of brain health. This book tells the stories of... A sisterhood of Catholic nuns who taught the world the secret to preventing dementia The French patient whose legacy guides our ability to treat strokes early Military veterans whose routine checkups led to a discovery that could prevent the most common cause of disability in young adults New advances in medicine are proving that maladies of the mind are not inevitable. Learn what can be done to protect the brains of you and your loved ones. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/neuroscience

A taken-for-granted miracle occurs in doctors' offices across the world every single day. With only a stethoscope and an inflatable cuff, a physician can check your blood pressure to predict your risk of future heart problems. These tools give you the chance to take proactive steps to reduce this risk if needed. Why don't we have similar tools for the brain? A Stethoscope for the Brain: Preventive Approaches to Protect the Mind (New Degree Press, 2022) is a book about proactive strategies to prevent brain diseases. Blending the stories of people affected by brain disease with the science that saves patients' lives, neuroscientist Ayan Mandal invites readers to learn about the future of brain health. This book tells the stories of... A sisterhood of Catholic nuns who taught the world the secret to preventing dementia The French patient whose legacy guides our ability to treat strokes early Military veterans whose routine checkups led to a discovery that could prevent the most common cause of disability in young adults New advances in medicine are proving that maladies of the mind are not inevitable. Learn what can be done to protect the brains of you and your loved ones. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author of Doing, Being, Becoming: For the Love of the Creative Arts Rita Ezenwa-Okoro is an author and the Founder and Lead Visionary of Street Project Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that uses creative and performing arts tools to facilitate opportunities for youth leadership development, social mobilization, and cross-cultural dialogue in Nigeria. She is also the Principal Communications Consultant of ROC, a strategic communications company that provides business owners access to world-class communication solutions. She was also recently appointed the Executive Director of the Global Play Brigade, a movement of performance activists who use 'play' as a catalyst for softening the borders between us humans. Rita is a Mandela Washington Fellow of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program. She is a global fellow of the prestigious International Society of the Performing Arts (ISPA) New York, and the recipient of both the Lagos State Award of Excellence in youth and social development and the Lagos State Award of Excellence in entrepreneurship development. Additionally, she is a recipient of the Extraordinary Women Award in France and Next Generation Leaders Award. She is a graduate of the International Class of the East Side Institute, New York, and has her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and her masters degree in Media and Communications from the School of Media and Communications, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria, and a Certificate in Civic Leadership from Tulane University, New Orleans, USA. Under her leadership, Street Project Foundation most recently received the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) and BMW GROUP's Intercultural Innovation Award in Dubai. Rita is the author of Doing. Being. Becoming. For the love of the creative arts, a book about her performance journey as a grassroots creative youth organizer in Nigeria and published by the New Degree Press, Washington DC, USA. Street Project Foundation https://streetproject.org.ng/author/rita_ezenwa-okoro/ Global Play Brigade https://www.globalplaybrigade.org/welcome-rita-ezenwa-okoro-as-gpb-s-executive-director ISPA.org https://www.ispa.org/page/fellow20_ezenw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ladyreo/?hl=en Twitter https://twitter.com/ritaezenwaokoro To learn more about your host, Kim Lengling, visit www.kimlenglingauthor.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

This week I sit down with Meagan O'Nan. Meagan opens up about going on a spiritual expedition to find her spiritual home after coming out. She shares her wisdom about shedding labels and the identities society puts on us. She talks about how vulnerability starts with honesty and how when we are vulnerable, we give permission to those around us to be vulnerable in return. She ends with important points on self-acceptance, courage, and healing through telling our stories. To find out more about Meagan, follow her on Instagram @megonan  Meagan O'Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book is forthcoming and will be published in January 2023 with New Degree Press. Meagan is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council where she produces regular content for Forbes.com. Head over to Amazon to grab both of Meagan's books here.  Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 

We learn many things from the stories of others. In our quest to spread information, education, and compassion about the many topics we cover on Mom & Mind, it is just as important to hear the lesser-known stories of what people have experienced. Today's guest shares her story of postpartum-onset bipolar disorder that resulted in postpartum psychosis. Unfortunately, this occurs in more mothers than we are led to believe, and we need more understanding about it. Join us now for a look at this often misunderstood condition.    Jessica Ekhoff has written a memoir of her experience with postpartum-onset bipolar I disorder and psychosis. Super Sad Unicorn: A Memoir of Mania will be published in early 2023 by New Degree Press, and it's available for preorder now. Jessica is a trademark advertising attorney who is a figure skating, board game, and fiction enthusiast. She is a peer facilitator for Postpartum Support International's support group for pregnant and postpartum women with bipolar disorder. She lives in Chicago with her husband and their young son. Jessica shares her journey with mania and psychosis that began a few days after her son's birth and landed her in a psychiatric ward.   Show Highlights:   How Jessica's symptoms began after the birth of her son, Wells, in 2021, even though there is no history of bipolar disorder in herself or her family How Jessica entered a manic phase that escalated quickly when her son was 2-4 days old How Jessica's husband knew she was acting very much out of character and urged her to call her parents to come help How she had delusions that her husband had called DCFS to come to take away her son What Jessica now notices in retrospect about her first four days postpartum How she prepared to enter an outpatient therapy program, but Jessica's condition required hospitalization before the first appointment How she felt scattered, confused, and unstable mentally through days 4-10 postpartum until she went into the hospital Why Jessica was floored when the doctor revealed to her that SHE was the one who needed help How Jessica was convinced that the hospital ward was actually an escape room set up just for her, and later thought God had sent her on a mission there Why Jessica began referring to herself as the “super sad unicorn” during her six-day hospital stay How she improved with medication and was finally able to go home to start the intensive outpatient program, even though she was still experiencing mania How Jessica felt frustrated by many things at home and her husband's reactions to her plans What things were like when Jessica returned to work and had to re-enter the intensive program How therapy and resources from Postpartum Support International were pivotal in Jessica's healing and recovery Why Jessica decided to write her book, a memoir of her story that stemmed from her journaling practice Resources:   Connect with Jessica: Instagram Pre-order Jessica's book:  https://www.jessica-ekhoff.presale.manuscripts.com/       Visit www.postpartum.net for resources!   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!    

How do we make decisions? What are the key drivers of our behaviors? How can behavioral science help businesses make more impactful customer decisions?    Data is incredibly abundant today, but is often flawed. Listen to this episode to hear entrepreneur & newlywed Nata Andorky's views on the key flaws of simply relying on data and how to better understand your customers needs. We also hear key leadership lessons Nate has developed along his journey and how writing his book from New Degree Press, Decoding the Why, helped his company, Creative Science, land its first of many 7 figure business contracts.      

A fun chat today, two resonating souls. I instantly felt connected to Meagan as soon as we joined on our chat. She is a beautiful soul with powerful messages.   Meagan O'Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book is forthcoming and will be published in January 2023 with New Degree Press. Meagan is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council where she produces regular content for Forbes.com.  Meagan has spoken to thousands of people at live events since 2008, including alongside internationally recognized spiritual leaders such as don Miguel Ruiz, author of the best-selling book, “The Four Agreements,” and she has appeared multiple times in local and national media. Meagan even received a personal note from Desmond Tutu after hearing a talk of hers on forgiveness.  ​ Meagan is passionate about creating deeper connections through speaking, workshops, and through her executive speaker coaching. Her approach is unique in that she uses storytelling as a way to overcome differences and generate healing. For the last decade, she has been a significant voice for the LGBTQ community in Mississippi, speaking with pastors, university representatives and classes, on the radio, and on the news as a voice offering unity and cooperation. Meagan now lives with her wife, Clare, and their daughter, Merit, in Starkville, Mississippi.  Find out more about Meagan at her website - https://www.meaganonan.com/   Follow me @iampippaleslie Find out more about me and my services at www.iampippaleslie.com Please leave me a 5* review and share with your friends.  Thank you Namaste   Pippa QHHT practitioner & Reiki Master 

INTRODUCTION: Meagan O'Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book is forthcoming and will be published in January 2023 with New Degree Press. Meagan is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council where she produces regular content for Forbes.com.  Meagan has spoken to thousands of people at live events since 2008, including alongside internationally recognized spiritual leaders such as don Miguel Ruiz, author of the best-selling book, “The Four Agreements,” and she has appeared multiple times in local and national media. Meagan even received a personal note from Desmond Tutu after hearing a talk of hers on forgiveness. ​Meagan is passionate about creating deeper connections through speaking, workshops, and through her executive speaker coaching. Her approach is unique in that she uses storytelling as a way to overcome differences and generate healing. For the last decade, she has been a significant voice for the LGBTQ community in Mississippi, speaking with pastors, university representatives and classes, on the radio, and on the news as a voice offering unity and cooperation. Meagan now lives with her wife, Clare, and their daughter, Merit, in Starkville, Mississippi.  INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):  ·      The Pain Of Being Outed By The Fellowship Of Christian Athletes·      Why Agreeing To Disagree Is Absolutely Not Enough·      Preacher's Books Are Regurgitated Sermons·      Losing Spiritual Community·      God Is Against Oppression ·      My Lakewood Church Experience·      Churches Do Low Key Conversion Therapy·      The Common Sense Of The Ten Commandments·      Meagan's LGBTQIA+ Advocacy ·      TELL YOUR STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONNECT WITH MEAGAN: Website & Books: https://www.meaganonan.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerMeaganONanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/megonan/YouTube: https://bit.ly/3AxG1jE  CONNECT WITH DE'VANNON: Website: https://www.SexDrugsAndJesus.comWebsite: https://www.DownUnderApparel.comYouTube: https://bit.ly/3daTqCMFacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SexDrugsAndJesus/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexdrugsandjesuspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TabooTopixLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannonPinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/SexDrugsAndJesus/_saved/Email: DeVannon@SexDrugsAndJesus.com  DE'VANNON'S RECOMMENDATIONS: ·      Pray Away Documentary (NETFLIX)o  https://www.netflix.com/title/81040370o  TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk_CqGVfxEs ·      OverviewBible (Jeffrey Kranz)o  https://overviewbible.como  https://www.youtube.com/c/OverviewBible ·      Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed (Documentary)o  https://press.discoveryplus.com/lifestyle/discovery-announces-key-participants-featured-in-upcoming-expose-of-the-hillsong-church-controversy-hillsong-a-megachurch-exposed/ ·      Leaving Hillsong Podcast With Tanya Levino  https://leavinghillsong.podbean.com  ·      Upwork: https://www.upwork.com·      FreeUp: https://freeup.net VETERAN'S SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ·      Disabled American Veterans (DAV): https://www.dav.org·      American Legion: https://www.legion.org ·      What The World Needs Now (Dionne Warwick): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfHAs9cdTqg  INTERESTED IN PODCASTING OR BEING A GUEST?: ·      PodMatch is awesome! This application streamlines the process of finding guests for your show and also helps you find shows to be a guest on. The PodMatch Community is a part of this and that is where you can ask questions and get help from an entire network of people so that you save both money and time on your podcasting journey.https://podmatch.com/signup/devannon  TRANSCRIPT: [00:00:00]You're listening to the sex drugs and Jesus podcast, where we discuss whatever the fuck we want to! And yes, we can put sex and drugs and Jesus all in the same bed and still be all right at the end of the day. My name is De'Vannon and I'll be interviewing guests from every corner of this world as we dig into topics that are too risqué for the morning show, as we strive to help you understand what's really going on in your life.There is nothing off the table and we've got a lot to talk about. So let's dive right into this episode.De'Vannon: Hello, everyone. Welcome the episode. Number 66 of the sex drugs in Jesus podcast. God bless each and every one of you today I have with me, the esteemed Megan Onan. She's an author. She's a speaker. She's an executive speaker coach. She's doing all the things. Her website, MeaganOnan.com is a kick ass resource.And I highly recommend it. She has a hot memoir coming [00:01:00] out in a few months. And in this episode, we're gonna be previewing some of this content. This woman has quite an impactful story of dealing with her own personal queer history and being outed by the fellowship of Christian athletes. When she was in college in Mississippi, grab a fan girl and get ready to clutch your pearls.Because this one has a lot of jaw dropping moments.Hello? All my lovely ladies, men gentlemen, non-binary transgendered, two spirit lesbian, gay bisexuality. Say that pansexual. Demisexual all people out there. My bears, my odds, my Cubs. I'll see you in San Francisco for, for awesome street. Fair. I hope. Welcome to the sex drugs in Jesus podcast today. I've got [00:02:00] Megan Onan.Hopefully I said your last name, right? You is it Onan or, oh Nan. Meagan: Oh, N whatever, you know, I'm open De'Vannon: oh yeah. Megan is open y'all. So I have her with me today. What are your pronouns? She and her. Okay. She and her, when everyone knows I'm, whatever the fuck you wanna call me, whatever I'm at that moment in time is what you need to say.And so , she's an author, the storytelling and speaker, coach. That's one I never heard before. And a keynote speaker. How you doing today, girl? Meagan: I'm good. You're making me smile and making me happy. I've actually, I've been editing a a TEDx talk all morning, so I'm like, I need some, some relief here. I need, I need some interaction, so De'Vannon: happy to be here.We're gonna interact the fuck out of each other day. So I'm so you know, you, are you a [00:03:00]woman who identifies as gay, you know, part of the non-straight world, right? You power, you have influence you stand up tall and you speak what you have to say. And it's interesting because. A major thing that I found when I was researching you, is that you're saying you're not actually trying to like change people's minds, you know, with a lot of the work that you're doing and everything like that, you know?Yeah. You, you're using your vulnerability, you know, to educate and affect change in a, in a directly, but yet indirectly. And so, and so in this show, we're gonna talk a lot about your coming out stories. You came out when you were young then, so there was some time and then you get outed when you're in college.And we all know how rude that is, you know, for that to happen to people, you know, in the mix of all this, you know, you know, you're, you, you know, you know, you're struggling back and forth with like your family, what they think and, you know, society and everything like that. And [00:04:00] yeah, and I found so many things from within the reading that I really wanted to pick apart.So that you can help me understand, because I don't have a coming out story because I didn't. So as we were discussing before I matched that record button, you know, you know, we both have like chaotic families. I drifted attached detached from mine. And then I went to the military when I was 17. So by the time that I decided, or, I mean, I always was not straight, but, but before, before it would matter, I, you know, I had a government salary and everything like that.And I just, the order, I got the less of a fuck I gave about what the fuck my family thought. Yeah. Yeah. But I know that this is not the case for everyone. And so during this interview, I hope that you can help me understand. Why people put so much stock in their family. So we are going to be talking about this, this new book that you have [00:05:00] coming out called, held and free.Mm-hmm , that's gonna form the, the core information where I, where I'm gonna be pulling from. So, what would you like to tell us about you, like your history, your life, favorite color, whatever Meagan: my favorite color is blue . No, I, I was raised in, in Mississippi and Starkville, Mississippi, which is where Mississippi state university is and was raised Catholic and being Catholic actually here in Starkville was the weird thing because you're supposed to be Baptist in Mississippi.And so I already grew up in a way that I always felt a little bit different anyway, and then I never felt like I really fit into the Catholic church because I didn't understand why women couldn't be in leadership. And I had a hard time understanding this concept of. Not being worthy of God's love.And so I was always questioning things and, and, and going to my [00:06:00] mom and saying like, I don't understand this. And she really didn't have good answers for me because she was just, you know, going along the path that had been set before her as well. And so I was always this curious kid. I was the one that, that my parents, they just weren't sure what to do with me really.And I grew up as an athlete and then eventually realized during my college tenure that, that I was gay, actually, I didn't know, as a young child, I knew looking back, like I had crushes on women and like, it was all there. I just didn't have context for it because I wasn't around people who were openly gay.And I, I had never been around that in my family. And so there was no context for me to know that I could be that. And so when I got to college, obviously that changed and I really found myself and then I was. I was, I was outed by the fellowship of Christian athletes community at Mississippi state and kind of had this whole tumultuous journey of my spiritual community dis owning me.[00:07:00] And then at the same time, going through this really tough time with my family of them, trying to understand, you know, like who I was and who I had been and trying to make all that work. So it was a really difficult process for, for everyone, especially me, where I just felt alone. I didn't feel like I had anyone to just like, hold my hand and walk me through that process.And so I ended up leaving Mississippi for a long time and I just needed to find myself I needed to get outside of the pressure of being here and society and culture here. And this was in 2005 when I left. And then I was gone for six years before I decided to come back. And the reason I came back was because I felt like I wanted to make a difference.Initially. That's kind of what drove me back. And then once I got here, I realized, oh wait, no, I don't love myself. You know, I, I [00:08:00] need to be able to stand in my truth and figure out who I am and be okay with who I am. And so it's been this journey the last 12 years. I'm still in Mississippi married and have a three year old now, but the journey has really been about like being okay with me and getting to this place of wholeness and building this foundation of wholeness for me spiritually and as a person.And so it's, it's just been like this kind of voyage in return journey and just this whole self discovery process for me and just really trying to love myself and be okay with it. De'Vannon: Well, his mama Rupa would say, girls, if you can't love yourself, hi in the hell. You gonna love anybody else. Absolutely.Meagan: absolutely a hundred percent agree. Did De'Vannon: God bless you for coming back to Missy fucking sip? I was stationed out there when I was in the air force at Keith swear air force base. That is on backwards as, as they say a bass. [00:09:00] Stayed, you know, I'm right over here in Louisiana. It's not like it's that much fucking difference.right. Yeah know. So, but everyone knows I'm headed back out to Los Angeles. I just need to get really rich first so that a bitch can maintain her lifestyle. . So now this book held and free is gonna be your third book right now. You're like Megan onin.com, which of course will go in the showy notes. I suggest everyone to check it out.She looks really cute on all her videos and everything. And girl, I love your hair that flip. Oh, well thank you, yachts. And so the first book is called creating your heaven on earth, UN unveiling, the truth that was always there. And the second one is called courage. Agreeing that disagree is not. That sounds like the thing for the resistanceMeagan: oh man. Yeah. There's a story behind each one. So can you give us just De'Vannon: a quick [00:10:00] little, you know, minute about each of those books? Just a little, yeah. Meagan: Yeah, for sure. And kind of the backstory is why they were created too, is, you know, when I wrote that first one, creating your heaven on earth, I was in a really bad, emotionally abusive relationship.And I would spend my evenings down in my basement, writing that book. And to me it felt like a colleague forth. Like I knew a good life was possible and I knew I could be happy, but it was like my, my way of just writing myself out of that relationship and moving on because it got published. It got picked up pretty quickly.And after it got picked up, my girlfriend at the time got really upset with the success. And so it was kind of like this messed up dynamic, but it's what propelled me into leaving the relationship and then propelled me forward into my career. So it was kind of like this thing. That gave me the opportunity to move on.So it was much more than it's what I knew deep down. So the creating your [00:11:00] heaven on earth is, is about like concepts and beliefs that I believe are true spiritually. So, and then courage agreeing to disagree is not enough that one was published in 2014. I think we all can remember what was going on in 2014, 2015 around gay marriage becoming legal and just the whole discussion.Equal rights. And for LGBTQ plus people, and I was just really tired of the, Hey, let's disagree to disagree because it really doesn't get us anywhere. And I wanted to have conversations that were meaningful. And so I wrote this book from that place of just wanting deeper connection with others and trying to find a bridge between our worlds.And so this was really a calling forth of like, Hey, you know, like agreeing to disagree is not gonna get us anywhere. We've gotta, we've gotta come to the table. We've gotta talk. We've gotta have conversations. So then held in free. We'll be [00:12:00] out in January and it's my memoir. And I'm just digging in to the whole story.You've seen some of it. So , De'Vannon: mm-hmm thank you for that sneak peek girl. They sent me over an advanced copy and you know, I'm a privileged bitch to deal with it. And so , and I love me a good memoir because one thing that's really important to me. A part of this ire I take from having had been in the church, you know, in the church, these pastors, and I mean the word, and I say the word pastor loosely, I don't believe they're all pastors and preachers, but you know, what the fuck else do they call themselves?You know, they're always cranking out these books left and writing everything like that. And eventually it occurred to me that first of all, most of these books are like regurgitated sermons. You know, they write little mini talks, right. You know, every week call them sermons. And eventually they compile them into a book and then put a different cover on it.Right. And so but it occurred to me that [00:13:00] those, those preachers don't really write memoirs. You know, they don't actually give you the dirty Drows and tell you the, the really, really nasty shit about themselves, you know? Yeah. They not really super transparent people. And so I begin to think about this and they're like, you know what.I want memoir. I want more memoirs from people, you know, I want people to, you know, there's so many people who are speaking and coaching and everything like that. Yeah. And the, which is great and very helpful. But for me, I wanna know who are you? Yeah. You know, give me that shed. And so I'm so glad that, and you were, and I can hear that you put your personal stories in your previous two books, but I'm just gonna say, I'm glad that you gave us the full memoir, you know?Meagan: Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Well, I mean, it's, and it's been a battle to put, there's a lot of stories you haven't read that are become, I was very vulnerable in a lot of, you know, especially that emotionally abusive [00:14:00] relationship and some other stories in there that I really didn't wanna put in there. And I've battled back and forth about changing it to a self-help, but I have ultimately decided that the best way.For my own healing and to actually teach is to just tell the stories as they are. And I mean, that's how we learn best. I've seen it in my own work with other speakers that I work with. Like I learned the most from hearing your stories and I wanna hear people's true and vulnerable stories as they are and how you experience them.So I totally agree De'Vannon: with you. See, that's how you know, you've got good shit in your book because when you're, when you're like struggling with, Ooh, I wonder if I should keep that in there. Am I really gonna say that? Oh, maybe I should take it out. Every time I came across that when I was writing mine, I was like, Nope, I wanna force myself to leave it in there just because I'm having so much toil about whether or not I should say it exactly.Meagan: yep. Yep. And by the way, your book is excellent. I'm not, I haven't finished it yet. I've gotten through the [00:15:00] first few chapters, but woo. What a setup, lemme tell you that. De'Vannon: Well, thank you very much. You've been through a lot. it's going around honey, but but thank you very, very, very much for that compliment.So mm-hmm so one of the lines and I'm, I'm, I'm gonna be reading a few excerpts from your book because I, I was very impressed with them. So I wanna talk about, as you stated, why you wrote it, but I thought this, this was so cool. The way that you wrote this, now I know. And a part of it, what was, I was reading, she was talking about like your grandmother, her husband, your grandfather, one day, some bitch shows up on the step with this kid claiming it's your grand pappies.It was apparently your grandpa was out. Your Grandy was out there slinging that Dick, you know, all over town, getting bitches pregnant. And this is how that shit goes down. But in your, in your description of this. You were saying like your grandmother felt victim [00:16:00] her, her mindset fell victim to the circumstances.Right. And I thought that that was such a, a catchall phrase. I really felt like you CED. And that happens since us in so many different scenarios. Be it abuse relationships, our mindsets, fall victim to the circumstances. Yeah. Coming out and the way people react, our mindsets fall victim to the circumstances.Absolutely. Tell me what fueled you to write this particular line? Meagan: It just writing the memoir made me think about where I came from. And I think we have to think about where we come from to know who we are and because of her mindset and because of that generation where women were more repressed than they are now well, I don't say that anymore, but where they didn't know how to use their voices.They didn't know how to speak up for themselves. Like she was a product of her generation that the man was in charge of the household [00:17:00] and she was to go along with whatever that was. And that's where I come from. You know, like I've had to learn to use my voice, my mom, for me, growing up, we didn't talk about things.We didn't talk about hard things. I never knew how to articulate what I was feeling. I had learned how to write things down on my own, but it was a very lonely world that I lived in. So until I came out and started actually, you know, owning who I was. I had to teach myself how to not fall victim to my circumstances, by claiming myself and claiming my power and saying, this is who I am and putting myself out there and having those hard conversations.But I had to learn it on my own. I wasn't taught that at all. And so it's helped me accept and understand how I was raised and a part of me that wants to be silent. You know, it's like that constant back and forth of like, [00:18:00] should I speak up? You know, and then there's the other part of me's like, yes, speak up.And so I think having that balance and knowing, and being aware of, of who I am, where I come from has helped me go beyond that and, and speak up and use my voice now in a way that works for me. So to me, I mean, and I think that's all about, you know, reflecting on your story and where you come from. I think it's just super important for anybody to go back and, and think about the, the generations before us and what they had to deal with, because it's, it's a part of who we are.De'Vannon: So I suppose the counter, the counter intuition to letting your mindset fall victim to the circumstance would be to mind over matter. Meagan: Yeah. Well, and it's also like discovering who I am that I am not that, you know what I mean? I am. I am, I have a voice and I have things to say, and it [00:19:00] will crush me if I don't say them, you know, and I don't wanna suffer.I don't wanna be bitter. I don't wanna have resentment. Like I've seen, you know, some of these generations before half, I don't want that. I don't, I wanna be happy when I die. You know, like I wanna have joy in my life. And if I'm not out there being honest about myself and being vulnerable, then what is there?You know, like I just wanna put it all, all out on the De'Vannon: table. Right. I agree. Like as problematic as my family is, I, you know, I always say, I couldn't really learn from them how to be, but I have learned from them how not to be. Right. And you know, in your book, you were talking about how granny was running around, looking miserable and shit.And that, that, that, that that's who you're talking about right now, you saw that bitterness in her and how weighed her down because she wasn't. She didn't feel like she could change anything. She didn't use her voice and you're like, damnit, I'm not gonna be like her. . Meagan: Yeah, it really bothered me. I mean, I remember having conversations with her when [00:20:00] I was load on like, Hey, you know, like, are you gonna get over this?Are you gonna move on? Are you gonna be happy? And you know, it really irked me as a child. I mean, I saw it, but you know, she didn't know how to get out of it cuz she, she just didn't, she didn't have the tools. De'Vannon: I'm a side step for just a moment. This weekend I watched on Netflix, the keep sweep, pray and obey documentary that covers the latter day saints debacle with the Jeff's guy.I think his name was who had all the women and stuff under their command and control. And many of their mindsets fell victim to the circumstance. Some of them broke free. Some of them have not. So keep sweet, pray and obey. It's four episodes. And Netflix, isn't paying me to say this, but they just have like really good fucking documentaries lately.Yeah. so I'll have to check that out. That one's all about the oppression of women and God gone. Meagan: Yeah. Yeah. There's still much of that going on, obviously. So. [00:21:00]De'Vannon: Yeah. And we're, and that that's us throwing shade at you, the Supreme court and especially Texas. Ugh. And so in the book you say that you wanna be the rep, the representation that you needed when you came out, not just for those who are like me, but also for those who want to understand people who were not like them break down for me, how you're, you're towing this line in between dealing with close minded, hardheaded people, which, which is, which is how I'm going to describe them.You're saying people who are not like you, and then , you know, and then people who are vulnerable and suffering Meagan: for, I mean, it kind of goes back to that. What we were just talking about is just. Being open and being a voice, you know, being that representation and letting my community know that I'm here, you know, you're not alone.I have a family, we're my wife and I are very, very [00:22:00] out and have been for years. We have businesses. We have a little girl, the whole school knows we go, when we talk to our teachers, I'm like we're out and open and everybody knows it. So being that representation to me is super important. And just being honest about who we are, and then the other side of that is you, I think it just goes back to, to who I am and.I've discovered this along the way of just trying to find a way to bridge that gap between myself and the people who think being gay is wrong or think gay marriage is wrong. And because I'm surrounded or have been surrounded by them in my upbringing. Right. So I had defined a way if I was gonna live in this community to be okay with them as they are, but also find a way to be myself and be okay with that too.And it's a really fine [00:23:00] line to balance. De'Vannon: And look, y'all just for a perspective, Mississippi, ain't like the gayest place in all the nine realms or anything like that, you know? So what, what Megan is doing is really cutting against the grain, you know, to live that openly and that free. You know, and I, as far as I know, anywhere in the state of Mississippi, would you say that that is correct about your state?Meagan: I would say in general, it's correct. I think in Starkville, you know, there's a major university here and that helps a lot because there's a lot of diversity here. And so if, you know, I would, you know, besides Oxford and Starkville and maybe Jackson, I would definitely all the rural places in Mississippi and that's a different story.So, you know, I'm, I live in a place where it's more accepted than other places in Mississippi. Mm-hmm De'Vannon: okay. So to us about when you came out, when you were young, you [00:24:00] know, in the book, he has a very dramatic scene of you being on the couch and your mother was being really, really extra, you know, in her own way.That was her reaction. I feel like that her reaction didn't really help the situation. Can you tell us what happened. Meagan: Yeah, so, well, I had actually just been outed on campus too. It was all on the same day. So I was had gone through all of this stuff with my spiritual community on campus already. And so I was like, I gotta go tell my mom and my family before work gets around, cuz it's a small town.And it was just a matter of time before everyone was gonna know, but I wanted to tell her before anybody else did. And so when I got to her house, she was actually in the middle of losing her best friend of cancer. She was, she was upset. She had been on the phone with her. She was already Not in a good space.And we sat down on the couch and I had a really hard time just uttering the words. I didn't know how to say it. [00:25:00] And I was crying. I was bawling. And this is typical of our dynamic. Growing up was I would be an emotional wreck and wanting to say something, but not know how to say it because I wasn't really taught how to articulate what I was going through or how I was feeling.And so she was like, what's wrong, what's wrong? And I said, I'm not like most girls. And she was like, well, what do you mean? She was totally confused cuz I had dated guys up until that point. And I mean, rightfully so. And then I light bulb went off and she said, you mean you're gay? And I said, yeah, I just started bawling again.and she just, you know, I felt like. She shut up emotionally. At that point, she, she went into fear right away. And at the time, I didn't know, that's what it was. I just felt like this woman is not happy with me. She seems disappointed, but she wasn't saying it with words. It was [00:26:00] all body language. It was all like me trying to understand what was going on side of her.So I always claim the guessing game and being insecure and having had a rough day already. I was, you know, I was a complete wreck. And so then she calls my dad. He comes home, he sits down on the couch and says, don't you think you're gonna go to hell. That was the first thing out of his mouth. And I said, no, cuz at that point I had been questioning my spirituality anyway.And I said, I don't believe in hell. And then my older brother comes home and he gives me a hug and he said, you know, you should probably leave Mississippi. And. I was like, I froze, you know, I didn't know what to say to that. It was a very impactful thing to say to someone. And I've learned over the years that he just wanted me to be safe.And I've learned over the years that my mom was just really scared for, for me and how I was gonna live a life. You know, they had no [00:27:00] context for any of it. And then my younger brother he, I told him actually a few months before he was the only person that knew. So his presence, he didn't really say anything.He was just there to be a presence. He was a very calm presence and I felt very accepted by him. So it was nice to have that, but the whole thing felt like a lot of unspoken words and a lot of things that I had to go and figure out what they meant. Does that make sense?De'Vannon: That sounds like much ado about nothing to me. That just, I really, really, and like, I mean that to the extent ofhow can I say this? So like people's reactions to things when we're super vulnerable and transparent to them makes a huge impact on the person who's doing [00:28:00] the sharing. Right. Okay. So, and I didn't learn this, you know, until like later in life myself, but you know, when you said that to them, even though it's presented as concern about you, to me, it's selfish in nature because ultimately it's also about their comfort level.Two right. And it's ultimately it's about their perspective and the way they see things, you know, at the end of the day. Right. You know, and of course, as you, and I both know your sexuality should never be a topic of discussion at the kitchen table, in the first damn place. Right. I agree. And so, and and you know, I just [00:29:00] it's like when I got arrested the first time and one of my siblings, you know, they called me or maybe I called them or whatever.And I think they called me and then they were crying and it was this whole thing. And it was like, oh my God, you know, you're gonna get to jail. You're gonna overdose. It was like, I had like, got caught with like an eight ball of crystal meth in my underwear. And so they were like, oh my God, you're gonna get a gel and you're gonna die.And it was like all of this chaotic drama and, okay. Okay. So on the one hand you could say this person was really concerned. About me, but on the other hand that person's projecting upon me, all of their fears due to other things they've been exposed to, but ultimately they've been made to feel uncomfortable over something that's going on in my life.Right. Yep. And I'm not okay. I'm with you when people do that. So how I would like it to go. If I get arrested, be like, oh, Hey, so sorry that happened. How can, what, what can I do for you? Right. Meagan: Exactly. Yeah, yeah, no, [00:30:00] I'm with you on this completely because this is what all of my work boils down to is just, can we all just live and let live, you know, like he made that choice.That's on him. You know, I, this is, you know, who I am and it's not a reflection of anyone, except this is who I am, you know? So just allowing each other to actually just live our lives, you know, it's, it's, it's kind of the heart of why I've written the things I've written and why I've done the work that I've done, because that's ultimately what I would love for people to see people do with each other is to just.Be there for people, accept people where they are and accept yourself in the process. And I mean, it's really simple, but we just put so much shit on each other so quickly with judgment and fears or whatever it may be. It's, you know, it's the human thing to do, I suppose. [00:31:00]De'Vannon: Well, that's called oppression, you know, in many different forms and yeah, we just, God calls us to get away from yeah, I won't go down that tangent, but no, Meagan: you can, if you want to, , De'Vannon: I'm just gonna sum it up and say, there is a website that I've become obsessed with lately and let me find it overview bible.com.There's a guy and I hope to get him on my show one day, who does he's really colorful videos. And I kind of feel like I'm back in kindergarten and, and I'm really stoked about that because, you know, Jesus taught with simplicity. He wasn't actually, he wasn't over the top and I love the way this grown man.That's taken the complexities of the Bible, which is many different books, many different author authors, over many centuries, you know, packed into one and simplified it into colorful charts. And I love it. And so, and today we were, I was looking at Like oppression. And he was [00:32:00]explaining how God is against oppression and that, you know, how the whole breakaway from like, you know, the tower of Babybel and how they became Babylon, who ended up being the oppressors of like the whole earth, as it was known at the time and how Israel was called away from that, because God is against oppression.And the laws that we gave them were so that they wouldn't become like oppressive people. And then once they rebelled and became like oppressive people and they got their PPE spanked, you know, and everything like that, then he washed the whole world away. And then, you know, the whole thing is, you know, and then Jesus comes along.This, this Jewish guy preaching against oppression, you know, and he was talking about how people would power and money need more oppression to stay in power and money. Absolutely. And how God is against that. And then it creates this whole like dynamic. And so God is the entire oppression and the devil and all that is evil is for oppression, but is it gets conflated because you look at how.Wealth and power looks and cuz it looks cute. You don't see it for the oppressive evil that it is. And [00:33:00] so right. Cool. No, Meagan: thank you for all of that, but it's true. I mean we do, we do oppress others with just our opinions, you know, and how we feel. We think they should be living their life and that has an impact.De'Vannon: It, it, it has an impact on people and it, one line that you wrote, you said that your brother's thoughts about you meant just as much to you as your parents did mm-hmm that when you left your parents' house that day, you felt raw, you felt responsible, responsible for this major shift in everyone's life.Right? And so. This to me is speaking of that oppression. Exactly. Yeah. I need, I need you to help me understand and what I think it is is because maybe you had a good relationship maybe, and these people were important to you. You know, it helped me understand why you felt responsible for the changes that [00:34:00] your, you being yourself was gonna make in people.Meagan: Cause it was gonna make them, it made them uncomfortable. And I, it was, they were gonna be faced with people who were gonna, you know, they were gonna have to decide of whether they were gonna have to stand up for me or not. They were gonna be faced with people in the community that were gonna say, Hey, I heard Megan's gay.That's you know, they were gonna say terrible things. And they were gonna have to make their stance on where they were with it. And. And I ha and I was really close to my family, you know, and I felt really close to my family before coming out. And it just brought all of who I was to a head. It was like, okay, you guys have no idea who I am and, and here you go.you know, like here I am changing spiritually here. I am changing my sexuality here. I am changing my path, you know? And, [00:35:00] and at the time it just felt like a big weight and a big responsibility in that I was the one that was gonna have to carry it. You know, it was like, my brother said, you're leaving. You need to leave Mississippi.It was like, okay, apparently I've gotta do the work here. You know, I didn't feel like anyone was like, you got this, Megan, I'm behind you. I'm gonna stand up for you. You know, I didn't have that. I didn't have anyone cheerleading me on and saying, it's gonna be okay. You know, giving me a hug and, you know, Saying, this is how you're gonna get through this, or we're gonna walk with you.It was, it, it just felt like it was my fault. That things were gonna be hard for everyoneDe'Vannon: who outed you. And how did it happen? You Meagan: know what? I don't even know how it happened. I just know that I started getting phone calls. I don't know who it came from. I just know I started getting phone calls one day from everyone saying, oh, you're a hypocrite. Oh, you're gonna go to hell. You know, quoting Bible versus [00:36:00]to me meeting me in the chapel to talk to me, asking me, Hey, do you even know who God is anymore?Like, it was phone call after phone call, after phone call all in De'Vannon: one day.Okay. Well, so for someone to have known this, besides was there anyone else that you had told besides your older brother? Were you going to like some, well, I had a girlfriend. Meagan: Okay. And And there were a few of our teammates. I played basketball in softball in Mississippi state. And there were some teammates that knew, but they knew not to tell anyone, but there was, you know, it just, people started connecting the dot had been with her for almost a year.And De'Vannon: so either that, or you had a damn Judith , Meagan: who knows, I'm sure it was a combination of many people. De'Vannon: damn, as we snitches get stitches and end up in ditches bitches, keep your mouth shut. Well, Meagan: and I was one of the leaders of the fellowship of Christian [00:37:00] athlete, you know, like I was the person that did all the Bible studies.And so people viewed me as like the spiritual leader in some ways. And so it was like wrecking their belief system in their lives. De'Vannon: Oh, my fucking God. Okay. So , so this, this, this mirrors to me, what happened when I was in, in volunteer leadership at Lakewood church and then my whole gay scandal hit and everything.And I got plucked from the fold you heard from under Joel Ostein. And they found out about what this was back during my space. So I was a, I was at Lakewood at least 10, 15 hours a week. I was the worship leader for the Wednesday night kids ministry. I was a volunteer supervisor over like 200 kids. And about 20 teachers, I taught my own group of third grade boys.I was in charge of the check-in process too on Wednesday. Handling all disputes between teachers, parents, et cetera. On the weekends, I sang in that [00:38:00] huge, massive ass Lakewood church, adult choir, wow. And everything like that. And I applied for a job and then they did a social media check and found out that I was like bisexual and hanging out in the gay district, the future Houston, which is Montrose.Then I had a, a rather scattery clad photo. You know, as my cover page, you know, I was in my twenties and in really good shape, I don't judge anybody for being a little vain during those days, go for it, honey, work it while you can bitch. And so, and they called me in the office and they were. Well leading up to this, they did underhand shit.Like they were asking me if I had a girlfriend and saying the parents were complaining about my mannerisms and stuff like that. Yes. This is at Lakewood church. And so, oh, when the MySpace scandal though happen, they were like, oh hell no, you can't be hanging out with those gay people. They, they, they use negative pronouns with us.Like they, they, they said pronouns in a negative way. They were like, you can't be doing that with [00:39:00] them, hanging out over there with those people, you know, , you know, and then like that, I was like, they were like, you're fired from all areas of volunteering, whether it has anything to do with children or not basically saying that you're a pedophile, you know, that I'm a pedophile because I'm not straight.And and so yeah, this, this, this is like reminding me of that, you know, I was in leadership and they're like, how could you, how could you, how could you have your own private life? you know, so, Meagan: so what happened? Did you end up staying or leaving or they kick you out De'Vannon: or. Oh, I was, I was kicked out now they did offer me a conversion therapy package.Of coursethey were like, you know, in these churches, in these megachurches, they're not gonna do like the old Exodus Exodus movement and be like, we want to convert you. They're gonna be like coursework classes, counseling sessions, that sort of thing. Yeah. Yeah. They were like, here we [00:40:00] pre-selected these books for you.If you read these and become UNGA, then you can work your way back into our graces. In the meantime, we can make you a greeter or an usher, but you know, nothing besides that as a greeter and ushers beneath singing in the choir, you know, I realized the choir makes you a lot of money and everything like that, but still that's that, that offer that very offer was demeaning, the greeters and ushers.Meagan: Well, you actually get to interact with more people and have more influence. So I don't understand that. De'Vannon: Like there, there's not much that I can make sense out of churches when I sit down and think of them, right. Fellowship of Chris and athletes can go fuck themselves too, because they just like many of these religious organizations have these anti Q I a policies and they run around behind the scenes.I mean, the way they talk, talk to you in the, in the book, I mean, you know, like you were saying, like, you know, you go to hell, you know, [00:41:00] and all of this, they weren't, they never asked you, are you okay? Are you okay? Tell us your perspective. How was this? No. Meagan: Yeah, they didn't wanna hear what I had to say. And that's what was most hurtful.It's like, I just wanna tell you my experience, but they wouldn't listen to a word I had to say. And that's what hurt the most. De'Vannon: That was the same, the goddamn thing they did to me at Lakeway. They, they, they, there was none of it. Wasn't a two way conversation. Mm-hmm it was me being preached at the decision was already made.The judgment was already there. Yeah. Yeah. And it's, it's such a mind, fuck, because you spent so much time around these people and you think that they would never come and, you know, you think they've got your back and you find out that that is conditional love that they've had for you this whole time. I, I couldn't it.Meagan: I know. And it is it's, you know, I've been thinking about this a lot lately too, is [00:42:00]like, you're hurting me, but how is me being gay actually hurting you besides just making you think about your faith a little bit differently, or pushing you to love in a different way. You know, like when we're, when we're saying things to people, you know, or people are doing things to us, you know, is it actually hurting you?Their response to me was hurting me. But me being gay, wasn't actually hurting them when it came down to it. And so that helps me decipher a little bit, the difference between, you know, , what's right in the end, De'Vannon: right. Quantifiable damages. And that same logic can be applied to this whole battle against women and abortion.You know, a woman getting an abortion doesn't hurt the conservative Republican, but she's gonna have to go through a very painful pregnancy, you know, with this trials and everything, just to spare your feelings. [00:43:00] Yeah. I wrote a blog on my website called a like the common sense of the 10 commandments and I break down in it.How, when God gave us, you know, rules and stuff like that, that there's a practical. Reason, like he's trying to prevent quantifiable damages. It's not just rules for the sake of rules. Yeah. And you know, I talk about how, if you wanna Sue someone, you can't go to court and be like, I wanna Sue Karen because she has a fucked up backyard and it makes me uncomfortable.You know, now if Karen has a fucked up backyard and the roaches and the critters are coming over into your yard. Yep. Now you have a case because you have quantifiable damages. Right. Which can't be like, oh, I hate that her fucking Bob haircut, you know, it really offends me. You can't do that. so Meagan: yeah, no, I really wanna write a book on this because I feel like if people could like, think about it from that perspective and think about their choices and their feelings and their opinions, and actually put [00:44:00] them into context and think about the other person and if they're hurting them or if they're being hurt in return, you know, I just.The need for control and the need to, to be able to, you know, have our hands on how things are supposed to look or how things are supposed to be. It's just, it's so damaging. Like there's, no life is a mystery and that's the way it should always be. It's just a mystery, but people don't like, you know, they like to have, they like to think they know how things are supposed to be and what they're supposed to look like.De'Vannon: Mm-hmm, , mm-hmm the mind is a deep, well, you all learn this in my study of hypnotherapy, cuz I'm also a, a trained hypnotist also. It's so deep that it's unsearchable. And for all we know about it, we don't really know all that much. Exactly. And the same thing goes for the spirit world. Can you even there's so much, we don't know.Or the universe for those of you who like to worship the universe and whatever, we just [00:45:00]received the new image today, you know, on face. I saw that, you know, and I thought, oh my God, like so much beauty and variety out there. And yet we're conservatives wanna make it just one way here this earth. And so,I don't know, have I ever write a book address in these hardheaded ass people? Because I'm more like, you know, everyone's got their calling, you know, that's the, that's, that's the loving side of you, you know, I'm more like let's burn these fuckers to the ground.Meagan: yeah. De'Vannon: You know, so then let's talk about your outreach then, you know, with your sweet bighearted loving self. You too, you do B Q I a advocacy in the great state of Mississippi with pastors. When you told me this. You know, I di near fell out of my chair because just the, like, just to imagine somebody [00:46:00] going to talk to somebody who know and you know, that they think that there's something wrong with you and you're, and you're willingly going to sit in front of them.Why, what are you doing? Like, like what, what progress have you seen? Meagan: That's a good question. Well, there's been a multitude of stor. I mean, there's a multitude of stories there that I could go into first. I think for me initially, it was about wanting to be comfortable enough in my own skin, that when I sat across from someone who vehemently disagreed with who I was, and I could still feel okay when I left.So for me, in some ways it was a little bit of a personal challenge that I wanted to be so comfortable. That someone like that would not affect how I felt about myself. Okay. And so for me, there's a little bit of that [00:47:00] and also a need to represent my community and to help people understand our stories and our experience when we're treated like we don't matter.And I wanted to do it for those two reasons. And so when, you know, like marriage rights and other rights were kind of starting to change 2012, 2013, all the way up until marriage equality was passed. There was this big span of years where I was either on the news with Baptist, Patrick pastors having a debate.Or on stage on campuses in Mississippi, on national coming out there, whatever, telling my story, there was just this whole, I was on Mississippi public radio. They were very interested in my story. And so I was just very [00:48:00] much in the Mississippi world being that voice because everyone else around me was too scared.They were afraid they were gonna lose their jobs. They were afraid they were gonna lose their, their loved ones. They didn't wanna be outed yet. A lot of people were still in the closet. And so I just, I felt this need for myself to get over my own fears. And I felt this need for my community to help them be understood.And I didn't wanna do it from a place of anger because I don't, I'm not super comfortable with anger. And I also found. Anger didn't get me anywhere in conversations. You know, it just left us feeling like we hadn't accomplished anything. And then I would walk away feeling bad about myself. So I approached all these conversations from a place of just being vulnerable about my experience of coming out.And so the stories you've read in that book are stories that I would share with pastors or priests or with, you know, spiritual leaders in the [00:49:00] community who wanted to have conversations with me. And I spoke from that place rather than saying, Hey, you need to change the way you think and feel about this or pointing the finger and blaming.Because I wanted to feel empowered afterwards. And I always felt empowered afterwards because I was honest about my experience and I wanted them to see me as a human and not as a label. And that's the only way I knew how to do it and walk away feeling like I represented myself. And I also gave them something to think about that I'm a human being and I have feelings.I'm not just like, , I'm not just a gay person. I'm more than that. And I, and I wanted to get underneath that way. And that's what opened doors for conversations. That's when they started telling me their stories. That's when they started asking me eventually, like, how can I help? What can we do? And this was an evolution over, you know, many years that this happened, but that's how I decided to approach it and how I [00:50:00] found it to be fulfilling for me.And I know everybody's different, but that's, that's the route I've De'Vannon: taken. Well, we can agree on one thing is that, you know, we, it's not up for us to try to change their minds, right. Meagan: We definitely, exactly. But we can come to a place where we can understand each other and I didn't want it. And I truly did not wanna change someone's mind.I wanted them to see that I was more than a label cuz that's all I had been or that's all I felt like I had been. And sometimes I still feel that way. You know, it's like, oh she's gay. And then she's this, this, this, this, this. But if I'm not sharing my experiences, how will they ever know that I'm not more than that.So I've just found over the years, it's the best. It's been the best approach for me. De'Vannon: That is very humble of you. And we've all got our part to play. Strictly speaking. It is [00:51:00] incumbent upon each of us. To grow for ourselves, you know, to do the things that we need you to grow. So if they weren't so arrogant as to think they already knew everything about you and people like us, yeah.They would be more open minded. They would go to a pride meeting, a pride exactly. Of convention, parent, friends of lesbians and gay P PFL. Like they would go to educational things. They would reach out and learn, but before they would do that, they would have to be willing to take a second look at things.They would have to be open minded and actually interested in peace. Absolutely. All people rather than to jumping to. Yeah. So. I think it's very big view. Very, very, very, and I commend you and I respect the fuck out of you for reaching across the aisle. I feel like this is a God damn democratic Republican situation.You know, you're coming across the aisle. , [00:52:00]Meagan: I mean, we gotta do something, right? Like the way we've done it, isn't working, you know, we're no more connected than we were 10 years ago. And, you know, I, I feel very connected to my community now, I think because of all these experiences and conversations that have happened, I feel very supported by my community now, but it was a long, hard road for me to just constantly just throw it out there.Like it was hard and painful and I risked a lot every time I did it. But now that I'm at the place where I am in my life, where I don't give a fuck about what people think it to me, it was completely worth how I approached it. De'Vannon: I'm gonna ask you about exactly how you got to the point of giving so much of a fuck to not giving a fuck.And that's my next question for it. cause I need to bring this all to like a nexus point. Cause I wanna see how we go from Megan. The, you know, the outed girl, [00:53:00] chaos and drama identity wrapped up in our family's opinions to independent, married to a woman with a kid and saying, fuck you all. But if you would like to know more I'm here for you, you know,yeah. Oh know how we get, you know, you know what, how we got there, but I wanted to mention that, that this dream that I had that And, you know, I don't. And then, so I'm a gifted dreamer. I started dreaming around the age of four or five. My dreams come true. That is like one of the greatest gifts that I have.It just came to me that way. And I dream time. I love that. And so look, and I love God for it. I love, I love to sleep and to see what he's gonna say to me every night is yeah, that's beautiful. That's awesome. Beautiful thing to look forward to. So in this dream, I that's like, I heard a song being S song by conservative people who are like your Republicans and [00:54:00] your people like that, who think that they know what's wrong with other people and who tend to want to persecute people like SA did before you became Paul.He felt like his way of looking at things was the only way it should be looked at. And if you didn't and he was gonna try to find a way to force you because you were the demons, you, he would demonize you, its like these people were singing a song. And like you're saying, it's like, you know, they had a change of heart and in this song, it's like, they were, they were asking, what, what, what, what, what could they have done differently?Or what, what kind of way could they do it better? It's like is like, God was turning them around. Mm-hmmI don't, this, this is something that, that really, really shocked me is sometimes God will do, because I don't go about the business of praying to God, like for Republicans. Right. You know, or hateful people to change. Cuz that's not my ministry. My [00:55:00] ministry is to deal with the people. They have hurt. That is who I'm called to.I don't ask him to change the hearts of coldhearted ass, megachurch leaders or church leaders. No matter the sizes. That's not who I'm called to. So when this dream came to me, you know, I was just like, just like in awe. Sometimes God will do this to me. He will show me something that's completely like, has nothing to do with like my vein of thinking or the direction that I'm going, but it stops.And it commands my attention because he's God and he can do what he wants and I'm happy to be submissive to him. And so I wonder this dream, you know, you know, is isn't speaking to me something about the work that you're doing, you know, because it, you know, this came to me shortly before I met you, you know, what was to be, you know, before I had my first conversation with you.Yeah. I wonder if it's for telling something to come, do you feel, you know, on a grander scale, a shift happening or more people who [00:56:00] have not been open mind becoming more openminded, you know, globally speaking, I Meagan: mean, I think our leadership doesn't reflect PE the, the, the true essence of people and I've seen that.And the reason I said it is because, you know, I've lived in. The more rural parts of Mississippi too. And I've immersed myself here in Starkville and I've immersed myself in different communities around here in Columbus and west point, which are smaller towns, a little bit more conservative, a little bit less diverse.And every time we've put ourselves in a new pocket and we've been open about who we are talking about, my wife and I, and my family,people always meet us in the middle. And it always surprises me because of my experience of coming out and where I've come from. And, you know, the things that I've gone through. [00:57:00] But in the last 5, 6, 7 years, I've seen a major shift in perspective towards my family. And that's all I can speak to. Right.Like I can't, I can't speak to anything else. I just know that at the core. And the majority of people in the world I think are really good. I really do. And I truly believe that and that our representation, our corporate, you know, our corporate climate, our leadership politics, all of that is of a different essence and they don't necessarily represent everyone.So that's why I just really try to focus on like who's in front of me right now and are they loving towards me and my family? And am I loving towards them? And, and am I inspired by their presence in my life? And if I can inspire and be inspired with the people who are in my life to me, I feel like that's what I can focus on and that's all I can do.[00:58:00]And so that's why I focus so much on my own community because it's really the only thing that matters to me is my family, those relationships, my close friends, and the people I'm directly affecting. So, I don't know if I answered your question or not, but I, I do feel like that media and social media plays a huge part in making things seem so much worse than they really truly are.And we ha we get into, you know, and once you get into that mindset of fear, it's so easy to spiral down into it yourself, and you forget to act from love and you're acting from fear instead. And we limit ourselves because of that. But I think the media and social media plays a huge part in why we feel like things are so terrible right now.De'Vannon: Yeah. You answered my question. And that's why I'm excited, how you're gonna [00:59:00] help me grow. Cuz I have so much things to grow with me when I'm number two with me when I'm around people who I know don't like straight PE non straight people, it's bad energy. I think it's damaging and I don't feel safe. And so that's why I'm so quick to get away from it.And so that's why I was so intrigued to see how you can, you know, tolerate it. But again, you know, you're not around them all day, you know, you probably, Meagan: I'm not immersing myself in that. No. De'Vannon: You know, so no. So, so then as, as promise, you know, my, my other question for you would be like how you made the transition and the, the, the key, a key line from the, you know, the book that I like that I think kind of.Sums up of how a lot of people feel when they're trying to come out or they're unsure. You said that this is a, this is a kind of unworthiness that seeps into your decision making by masking what isn't good for you with something that appears to be the missing piece. Hmm. [01:00:00] So how did you go from that to where you are now?Meagan: Yeah, it's the whole feeling of not feeling like you're enough and you're not whole, and you're not worthy of God's love, you know, I mean the church teaches you that, or at least the church I grew up in is like, you're a sinner. You're not worthy of, God's love, you know, we're not enough. And so you have those messages playing apart, but then you're also, you know, an L G LGBTQ plus person.And you're not enough in the eyes of the law. You're not enough in the eyes of your family or your, you know, your, of society. And so there's a lot against you. And for me, the journey has been about.Doing what I wanna do and following my heart and whether it comes down to my work, the balance in my life, the person I chose to marry the family that I always wanted, like I have just gone after everything I've [01:01:00] wanted. And even, you know, like relationships with my family members. It's been counseling, it's been hard conversations like this.Hasn't been all butterflies and rainbows. It's been ugly and hard and I've cried a lot over the years and I've been in therapy and I've been through coaching and, you know, I've screwed up my career and you know, it's just, it's been, it's just been a tumultuous thing, but I've finally got to this point.When I decided to get married and then we decided to have a child and have the family wanted and, you know, live where we wanted to live and do the careers that we wanted to do. It's like, if you just say yes to the things that you want and what your heart wants, everything else works itself out. And and I truly believe that.And I feel like that's been a big part of it and telling my story over the years is a big part of my healing process, facing those harder [01:02:00] conversations with, you know, my community and pastors and city council or whoever it's been, that has been a part of those baby steps for me and has helped me kind of get to this place where I actually like myself and I love myself and I'm good.Like, I don't need anything else in my life besides what I.De'Vannon: So that's very, very beautiful. Thank you for that breakdown. So if someone doesn't have a platform though, and speaking is healing, what, what would you say to like somebody in a small country town? Yeah. Who just happened to stumbles across this episode? In the year of struggling with coming out? Maybe they did come out and now they feel abandoned and they've been rejected.Meagan: Yeah. Well, I'd started with my journal, you know, like tell your stories there. Then I still went into counseling and I told my stories there. And then I found a group of friends that I knew would accept me. And I [01:03:00] told my stories there, you know, I went to safe spaces and I think you have to start in safe spaces.You can't go to your church that know, you know, is gonna reject you and tell your story there until you're good enough to handle that shit. You know, like you gotta start small and you gotta start in those spaces where, you know, you're gonna be loved and video1364067007: accepted. De'Vannon: And as evil as social media is I think if it's used in the right way, that sort of, you can reach out and connect to positive groups, if that's what you're Meagan: absolutely, absolutely.Yeah. Or reach out to me or reach out to you, you know, like there's so many more resources out there than people realize. And when you're feeling victimized and you're feeling stuck, it's hard to see possibilities, but there's so much out there and there's so many good people out there who De'Vannon: will help.Right. You don't wanna let your mindset become victim to the circumstances. Right. Meagan: bringing it back, bring it back.De'Vannon: Okay. Well [01:04:00] I think we pretty much covered it for today. What, is there anything, any final words you'd like to say or anything that you wanna talk about that we didn't the flourish or no, Meagan: I, I thank you for this discussion and the, you know, just the realness and. Those were really hard questions and really good questions and it pushed me.So I I'm very appreciative De'Vannon: blessing to be upon you. My sister, her name it's me. Meagan: I sound French. De'Vannon: You know, you have the apostrophe and everything. That's true. M E a G a N O N a n.com. Of course, we'll go into showy notes, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, her sociable media will also go into show notes and on her website, you'll be to find her books and everything like that.So next time on my beautiful souls, all my beautiful, colorful people out [01:05:00] there in all the universe, be diverse, be different, and don't dare be like anybody else. Amen.Thank you all so much for taking time to listen to the sex drugs in Jesus podcast. It really means everything to me. Look, if you love the show, you can find more information and resources at SexDrugsAndJesus.com or wherever you listen to your podcast. Feel free to reach out to me directly at DeVannon@SexDrugsAndJesus.com and on Twitter and Facebook as well.My name is De'Vannon and it's been wonderful being your host today and just remember that everything is gonna be right. 

Our next guest is Anna Rodin. Anna's mission is to share experiences from her own life and research, as well as advice from experts for people in their twenties. Anna is an author being published in January 2023 and she is working with New Degree Press and the Creator Institute to make this happen! She was brought to this book writing community after making some unexpected but extremely valuable detours, like studying abroad her first semester of school, getting her yoga teacher certification, and eventually transferring schools. Anna is very excited to share what she learned and the others that she was able to include in the book. In episode 290 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Anna chose UConn for her undergraduate experience, what it was like to study abroad in Italy at 18 years old, what are the benefits of yoga for college students, what is driving her to publish her book called "For Your Twenties", which thought leaders really resonated with her, why it's important to uncover old wounds and face old trauma, what our college students should do if they feel a bit lost and overwhelmed navigating adulthood and choosing a career, and why authenticity/vulnerability is so important in building relationships. Enjoy! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he6KMVtsA7A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he6KMVtsA7A

Meagan O'Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book is forthcoming and will be published in January 2023 with New Degree Press.     Meagan has spoken to thousands of people at live events since 2008, including alongside internationally recognized spiritual leaders such as don Miguel Ruiz, author of the best-selling book, “The Four Agreements,” and she has appeared multiple times in local and national media. Meagan even received a personal note from Desmond Tutu after hearing a talk of hers on forgiveness.    https://www.meaganonan.com/speaking?msID=aeeaffaa-6552-4016-ab3f-a76d4f8e16ff

When you discover who you are, you need the power to move forward, get past the naysayers, and step into a space where you just may have to forgive and agree to disagree. Helping us embrace this way of showing up in the world, Meagan O'Nan, author of "Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough," helps us understand how to hold ourselves in a loving embrace so that we can be free. About Meagan Meagan O'Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book is forthcoming and will be published in September 2022 with New Degree Press. Meagan has spoken to thousands of people at live events since 2008, including alongside internationally recognized spiritual leaders such as don Miguel Ruiz, author of the best-selling book, “The Four Agreements,” and she has appeared multiple times in local and national media. Meagan even received a personal note from Desmond Tutu after hearing a talk of hers on forgiveness. Meagan is passionate about creating connections through storytelling as a way to overcome differences and generate healing. For the last decade, she has been a significant voice for the LGBTQ community in Mississippi, speaking with pastors, university representatives and classes, on the radio, and on the news as a voice offering unity and cooperation. Meagan now lives with her wife, Clare, and their daughter, Merit, in Starkville, Mississippi. Connect With Meagan https://www.meaganonan.com/ (Website) You can also listen to the podcast on… https://apple.co/2RBmUxZ ()https://bit.ly/2UxP9zN ()   https://spoti.fi/2JpvCfg ()https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/the-coming-out-lounge ()   http://tun.in/pjtKR ()https://bit.ly/30kT4kL ()   https://bit.ly/2FVH55j ()  

Is it possible to self-publish poetry? It sure is, and Amanda Karch is here to tell us the benefits of doing so. Amanda is a Babson College alum, honing her entrepreneurship skills through her journey as a poet and author. She has self-published a poetry collection titled "Her Favorite Color Was Sunshine Yellow," selling almost 200 copies in its first print year. Her debut nonfiction book, "Poetic Potential: Sparking Change & Empowerment Through Poetry," was released in December 2021 through New Degree Press, and it is her hope to spread the power of poetry and female voices to the world. Amanda has also been published in Paddler Press and Topical Poetry, and is forthcoming in an anthology with Querencia Press. Her work can be found on Amazon... Her Favorite Color Was Sunshine Yellow Poetic Potential: Sparking Change and Empowerment Through Poetry ...and on her website: www.akkwriting.com *Links posted here are affiliate links. This means that each purchase is not only helping the author, but it's helping the show!

On the newest episode of Pen Podcast we are joined by Amanda Karch. Amanda is a Babson College alum, honing her entrepreneurship skills through her journey as a poet and author. She has self-published a poetry collection, Her Favorite Color Was Sunshine Yellow, selling almost 200 copies in its first print year. Her debut nonfiction book, Poetic Potential: Sparking Change & Empowerment Through Poetry, released in December 2021 through New Degree Press, and it is her hope to spread the power of poetry and of female voices to the world. She has also been published in Paddler Press and Topical Poetry. Through Karch's “Poetic Practices” found at the end of each chapter, you will be able to pick up the pen and travel on a journey to find your own poetic potential! Join us for a chat with Amanda. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pen-podcast/support

Amanda Karch is a published poet and avid writer, continuing to hone her entrepreneurial skills from college through her path as an author. As a Babson College alum, she focuses on other forms of storytelling through data analytics. She has self-published a poetry collection, Her Favorite Color Was Sunshine Yellow, selling almost 200 copies in its first print year. Her debut nonfiction book, Poetic Potential: Sparking Change & Empowerment Through Poetry, released in December 2021 through New Degree Press, and it is her hope to spread the power of poetry and of female voices to the world. Outside of writing, you can find her running, reading multiple books at the same time, or spending time with her two crazy corgis. Website: www.akkwriting.com Instagram/Twitter/Pinterest: @akkwriting ***Head on over to Creatrix Compass and explore our many offerings from free inspiration to get your creative juices flowing to creativity classes to creativity coaching and life coaching for creatives.  It can all be found at: https://www.creatrixcompass.com Your donation helps us continue to spread creativity throughout the land.  Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2PM3V82XDS7GA  Music: Good Friends Inc by Jonathan Boyle 

This week's conversation with Allyson Hernandez starts with a discussion about her new book, Ballad of Dreams. From there she shares her life experiences, the highs and lows, but also what it means to be a “multi-passionate creative” person. We learn to shed fears and hesitation and jump into the passions that bring us joy in life. We also touch upon the importance of giving ourselves space and self-care while living our best creative lives. Learning to balance ourselves when creating and bringing ourselves forth into the world is just as important as taking that first leap.Allyson is a multi-passionate creative entrepreneur. What does that even mean? It means she is not just one thing. None of us are. She is an author, Executive, Career & Life coach, actor, singer, composer, Keynote Speaker, and mom. Her debut novel that originated as a Musical, Ballad of Dreams, was published in January 2022 thanks to New Degree Press! You can get your paperback or ebook copy on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com today here: https://www.allysonhernandez.net/book.She also founded AH Coaching Group, LLC, to work with rock-star leaders to embrace their extra, develop their leadership muscle, crush their creative and professional goals, and turn their dreams into reality. She believes, when people are their most authentic selves, they are the most successful in leadership and in life. (5:38) What does Allyson most identify with in her life and what does it mean for her as a “multi-passionate creative”?(7:49) She shares her experience expanding her footprint in the world through her new novel.(12:33) Who are the people she brought into her circle during the early days of writing her musical/novel?(17:26) What were some of the obstacles that she had to overcome in those early days?(21:13) What are some of the key messages she wanted to share through her novel?(25:25) How did she capture the personalities and life experiences that her characters embody? She shares how tapping into her own experiences helped her create the world in her novel.(30:15) What does she think her grandmother and aunt, whom the novel is based upon, would feel about her experience writing it.(32:15) She shared with us some of her recent successes, like being on the Tamron Hall Show.(38:00) What is important and happening in her life “right now”?(44:50) Who are the people that Allyson follows and admires? Why?Connect with Allyson Hernandezhttps://www.allysonhernandez.netSubscribe: Warriors At Work Podcasts Website: https://jeaniecoomber.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

Chelli Pumphrey, MA, LPC stops by to discuss what to do if someone in your life is in an unhealthy, toxic, or abusive relationship. Chelli is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Relationship Coach, Reiki Master, and author with almost 30 years of clinical experience. She specializes in working with trauma, adult attachment, narcissistic abuse and pathological love relationships. Chelli founded Trilogy Holistic Mental Health in Denver, CO, and currently serves as Clinical Director of both Trilogy and Strength in Motion Counseling in Boulder, CO. She also maintains her own private practice where she offers toxic relationship recovery coaching programs. As a Certified Integrated Medicine Mental Health Practitioner and Reiki practitioner, Chelli is passionate about integrative, holistic mental health, believing that mind, body, and spirit should be nurtured throughout the healing journey. Chelli has hosted an internet talk show, Destination Love, and was a featured relationship coach in LEAP: The Coaching Movie with John Gray and Jack Canfield in 2018. Her book, Insight is 20/20:How To Trust Yourself To Protect Yourself From Narcissists and Toxic Partners will be published in May 2022 with New Degree Press. SOCIAL LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/chellipumphreytherapy https://www.instagram.com/chellipumphrey/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chellipumphrey/  

https://www.rashleighconsulting.com/ Beth Rashleigh, MS, ACC, CPC Beth Rashleigh founded Rashleigh Consulting in 2019 after working for over 20 years in Talent and Organizational Development. She's worked in healthcare (both for-profit and not-for-profit), in Corporate America and for the Federal Government. Beth has a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication from Ball State University, a Master's Degree from Indiana University and a Master's Certificate in Organizational Learning from the University of Maryland. She is a Certified Professional Coach, a Master Practitioner in the Energy Leadership Index and a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach. She also holds certifications in the DISC, MBTI, EQi, StrengthsFinder and SDI assessments in addition to a variety of leadership development training programs. Her first book, Crisis Proof Leadership, will be published by New Degree Press in December of 2021.

Sharon Podobnik Peterson opens up about Body Positivity And Individual Growth for Collective Transformation and more with co-hosts Arliss and Diana. Sharon Podobnik Peterson, ACC, is an executive leadership coach with more than a decade of leadership development experience in the United States and abroad. Sharon has successfully coached thousands of individuals and teams towards ‘impossible' goals. Sharon founded The Center for Conscious Leadership in 2017 to support organizations in creating intentional, values-aligned change. She and her team provide customized workshops as well as real-time team coaching and one-on-one coaching to help turn knowledge into action and leverage individual growth for collective transformation. In addition to her work with CCL, Sharon teaches classes on individual and societal transformation at Johns Hopkins University, organizes pro bono services supporting the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and is working on her book,"It's Not (All) Your Fault," exploring the nexus of personal responsibility and social change (Spring, 2022, New Degree Press). Connect Sharon on Instagram @sharonpodobnik For more Body Positivity, inspiring real life stories, Podcasts and event announcements, Follow us @bodypositivitypodcast Sharon Podobnik Peterson Website: www.thecenterforconsciousleadership.com

The purpose of this episode is to share the exciting news that Laura wrote a book! "Silent Seasons: Chasing Sustainability Through the Law" will be published by New Degree Press this fall. The purpose of "Silent Seasons" is to offer accessible information about environmental law and new perspectives on sustainability for everyone, based on Laura's life. There are still 6 days left to pre-order your signed copy, get a ticket to launch party, and support the publication of this exciting project! Here is the campaign webpage: https://igg.me/at/silent-seasons

Episode 20 (Video on Youtube, Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts)Linktree - For Certain Uncertainty PlatformsEric Koester is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author. His award-winning Book Creators community program has helped more than 1,000 first-time authors create and publish their first books, and has produced nine national book award winners or finalists in 2020-2021. Professor Koester is a leading educator at Georgetown University in the fields of technology innovation, corporate innovation, and startup creations, and is the former Managing Director and Venture Partner of Next Gen Venture Partners (NGVP), an early-stage venture fund, and as the founder and CEO of the Manuscripts Group (a social venture which runs Creator Institute and New Degree Press), an educational technology company.Website: https://erickoester.com/Every Monday at 12:00 pm (PST)

How does an author journey open the door to a Ted Talk?   Have you ever felt like happiness is just out reach? It will be that next promotion, next bonus, next vacation, next…    You're focused and driven but that moment of happiness never sustainably arrives.    On the surface your life might feel put together, but something is missing.    In this episode of The Creator Community we meet New Degree Press alumni author Christin Collins.  She is a former health care executive turned Holistic Coach and Consultant.    Her book, Her Phoenix Rising: A Journey to Health & Healing through Self-Love published in April 2021, was written first, for herself.  Listen to this episode to learn how sitting with the discomfort of life, facing truth, being curious and seeing each experience as learning can have a transformative impact on your life's journey.  We'll hear how Christin found her inner peace, her journey to an author, and the Tedx stage!

Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Vincent Casciani is the author of Iberian Claim, a historical novel which critiques Spanish colonization. The book was published by New Degree Press in August 2021. He believes there are key patterns in history worth discussing. Vince lives by a philosophy of getting through school quickly, gleaning what is necessary while ignoring the clutter. He graduated high school in 3 years and from UC San Diego in 2 years at age 19. His passions include storytelling, writing, and film. Dreams: Impactful Storytelling as a life and lifestyle. Really love film/tv. Would love to work and have creative control over a project Sustainable writing more books. Go on the show Survivor Exploring History and integrating it into other aspects. How you can Help: Mike Judge - Created Beavis and Butthead. Somebody who has the authority to say I believe in that project. Somebody who is deciding what films the studio will take on (Studio executive or somebody under that) Getting it into bookstores and schools Buy the book and read it. Leave a review. Open up a discussion with people and share it Contact them at: https://www.facebook.com/vincent.casciani.3 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-casciani-91a4111b2/ https://www.instagram.com/vincentcasciani/ https://linktr.ee/vincentcasciani

Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Vincent Casciani is the author of Iberian Claim, a historical novel which critiques Spanish colonization. The book was published by New Degree Press in August 2021. He believes there are key patterns in history worth discussing. Vince lives by a philosophy of getting through school quickly, gleaning what is necessary while ignoring the clutter. He graduated high school in 3 years and from UC San Diego in 2 years at age 19. His passions include storytelling, writing, and film. Dreams: Impactful Storytelling as a life and lifestyle. Really love film/tv. Would love to work and have creative control over a project Sustainable writing more books. Go on the show Survivor Exploring History and integrating it into other aspects. How you can Help: Mike Judge - Created Beavis and Butthead. Somebody who has the authority to say I believe in that project. Somebody who is deciding what films the studio will take on (Studio executive or somebody under that) Getting it into bookstores and schools Buy the book and read it. Leave a review. Open up a discussion with people and share it Contact them at: https://www.facebook.com/vincent.casciani.3 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-casciani-91a4111b2/ https://www.instagram.com/vincentcasciani/ https://linktr.ee/vincentcasciani

COONOOR BEHAL: Founder & CEO of Mindhatch and Author of “I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up” YouTube: CONTACT: Email coonoor.behal@gmail.com Contact Number: (312) 315-3379 Instagram: @coonoorbehal LinkedIn: Coonoor Behal Mindhatch Instagram: @mindhatch_llc LinkedIn: Mindhatch Twitter: @mindhatchllc I Quit Instagram: @iquitbook BIO: Coonoor Behal is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a #consultant that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational ImprovTM, Innovation Facilitation, and #DiversityInclusion. Coonoor has helped Deloitte create, prototype, and launch an in-house design thinking consulting arm; be a part of a “stealth” team of design strategists and researchers guiding numerous teams at Starbucks; trained more than 100 people at Bethpage Federal Credit Union in design thinking; helped the Department of State and the Pentagon use improv to be more creative and collaborative thinkers, and has helped the Inter-American Development Bank's Gender & Diversity Division generate and come to a consensus on their strategic vision. Coonoor is also the author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up, which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021. The book seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to #quit things in their lives. Coonoor has been an #improvcomedy performer for over 10 years, is an avid fan of professional tennis, and dotes on Nikka, her Bernese Mountain Dog.

What is narcissism? Is it possible to be in a loving, supportive relationship with someone who is narcissistic? What types of people are attracted to or get involved with narcissists? Find out in this week's episode of The Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews the counselor, coach and author Chelli Pumphrey on Protecting Yourself From Narcissistic Abuse. For more on this episode click here: https://www.the-heart-center.com/ep-89-protecting-yourself-from-narcissistic-abuse-with-chelli-pumphrey/ Learn more about your guest below: Chelli Pumphrey, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Relationship Coach, Reiki Master, and Author with almost 30 years of clinical experience. She specializes in working with trauma, adult attachment, narcissistic abuse and pathological love relationships. She is the founder and Clinical Director of Trilogy Holistic Mental Health in Denver, CO, the Clinical Director of Strength in Motion Counseling in Boulder, CO. As a Certified Integrated Medicine Mental Health Practitioner and Reiki practitioner, Chelli is passionate about holistic mental health. She also maintains her own private practice where she offers narcissistic abuse recovery coaching. Her book, Insight is 20/20: How To Trust Yourself To Protect Yourself From Narcissistic Abuse & Toxic Relationships will be published in May 2022 with New Degree Press. Learn more at - https://www.chellipumphrey.com - https://www.instagram.com/chellipumphrey/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chellipumphrey/ Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Support The Show: If you like the show there are many ways you can support it, such as, - Check out The Heart Center's upcoming 8-week Compassion Cultivation Training with Mary Doane starting April 19th: https://www.the-heart-center.com/programs/compassion-cultivation-training/ - Buy a book from our blossoming professional network: http://www.the-heart-center.com/books/ - Register for Relationship Mastery, a 6-week self-guided course to take your relationship to the next level. https://www.the-heart-center.com/relationship-mastery-landing-page/ - Check out one of our sponsors, Listenable and use the discount code “zachbeach” for the first seven days on the platform for free. There you can find Zach's How To Be a Better Partner Course: https://frstre.com/go/?a=76205-87a7d9&s=1256514-e13191&p_affiliate.referral_code=zachbeach - Purchase The Seven Lessons of Love: Heart Wisdom for Troubling Times on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Love-Heart-Wisdom-Troubling/dp/1983940704/ - Purchase a love shirt and show the world your love of love https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heart-center/ - Review, Like, and Subscribe to the show on iTunes. - Like us on Facebook facebook.com/learntolovenow - Join the Facebook Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

Have you ever felt trapped at work?  You work every day and when things get challenging, you work harder, finding further frustration.     All the while watching others find promotions and raises?  Where do you even start to find a better path?  How do you gain objectivity, and clearly see what's going on…The game in front of you?     In this episode of The Creator Community we meet New Degree Press alumni author Terry McDougall.  She is a former financial services marketing executive turned Career Coach, Leadership Consultant and podcast host.     Her book, Winning the Game of Work published in April 2020, is still a top selling book on Amazon and has changed the trajectory of her career.  Listen to this episode to learn how leaving the comfort of her corporate job and attending improv classes at Second City in Chicago, helped elevate her game and help so many others.

Welcome back to another episode of the Relatable Voice! Today, the RV is headed towards Southern California to speak with Jack Rasmussen. Jack is an entrepreneur, author and model. He is also the author of the book Fine Dining: The Secrets behind the Restaurant industry which is coming out this May. Jack enjoys visiting local restaurants, traveling, and visiting the beach in his free time. Jack has collaborated with New Degree Press to release his first book in May titled “Fine Dining: The Secrets Behind The Restaurant Industry.” For the book, Jack interviewed chefs around the country and one in India. Listen to this delightful conversation with Jack Rasmussen and find more about him on our blog : luciamatuonto.com. This episode is sponsored by MAZUMA US . Try their services for free for 30 days and see for yourself. To take advantage of this special offer, visit MazumaUSA.com/free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of the Relatable Voice! Today, the RV is headed towards Southern California to speak with Jack Rasmussen. Jack is an entrepreneur, author and model. He is also the author of the book Fine Dining: The Secrets behind the Restaurant industry which is coming out this May. Jack enjoys visiting local restaurants, traveling, and visiting the beach in his free time. Jack has collaborated with New Degree Press to release his first book in May titled “Fine Dining: The Secrets Behind The Restaurant Industry.” For the book, Jack interviewed chefs around the country and one in India. Listen to this delightful conversation with Jack Rasmussen and find more about him on our blog : luciamatuonto.com. This episode is sponsored by MAZUMA US . Try their services for free for 30 days and see for yourself. To take advantage of this special offer, visit MazumaUSA.com/free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author of IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results. Episode page: https://www.markgraban.com/mistake139 My guest for Episode #139 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jinny Uppal, the author of the new book IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results. Jinny is no stranger to driving contrary and innovative thinking. Uppal's 20+ years of experience driving transformational growth by challenging existing norms in business is key to her success working with Fortune 500 telecom, eCommerce, and retail companies. She is a technology and business leader with over 20 years' experience driving transformative growth at Fortune 500 North American companies. Most recently, she was Vice President of Strategy at a $12B North American retailer, driving transformative growth through new category launches and innovative store experiences Jinny grew up in Mumbai and is a graduate of Florida International University and Harvard Business School. She has been a practitioner of Vedic and Buddhist meditation and breathwork since 2008. In her new book, IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results, published by New Degree Press, Jinny Uppal explores the downside of the prevalent cultural bias for action even when it's unnecessary or counter-productive. Capturing insights into the benefits of reflective thinking and strategic inaction, author Jinny Uppal presents a less stressful and more efficient way of achieving more by “doing” less. You can enter to win a signed copy of Jinny's book! In today's episode, Jinny shares her "favorite mistake" story about taking action too quickly, when she decided to re-use some technology from another part of her company... but she had to give up after it didn't work out. That inspired her study of what happens when we rush to action. We also talk about questions and topics including: What is “breathwork”? What are some mistakes that are made when we're driven to action? Example - Ron Johnson as CEO of JC Penney (read my blog post about this) Advice: “let it simmer for a few days…” Understanding cause and effect is very important… what types of errors do humans make in understanding (or misunderstanding) cause and effect relationships… does that drive the wrong actions? Causes of bias to action problems?? Overconfidence Overconfident — so convinced that you dismiss input Is “bias for action” mainly a Western phenomenon? Toyota expression — “go slow to go fast” — your reaction to that? Did you do a prototype for your book? Tell us the story behind the book… what inspired you? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/favorite-mistake/support

On today's episode, I'm speaking with my good friend, Alisha Wielfaert, Founder and Lead Coach at Yoke and Abundance. Alisha is a coach who helps creatives, entrepreneurs, and seekers, going through transitions, align with inner wisdom to create flourishing businesses and lives in 6 weeks. She lives by the motto “We rise by lifting others”. She is the creator of the Yoke and Abundance Wise Women Podcast. Alisha spent 11 years as an award-winning internal wholesaler in the life insurance industry. Alisha has been an entrepreneur for 9 years founding two successful businesses. She was recently awarded 40 under 40 by the Triad Business Journal. Alisha is currently finishing her debut book Little Failures that will be published by New Degree Press in May of 2022. She enjoys working with anyone who has a propensity to take action towards their dreams. Alisha has incredible insight on how to work through big life and business transitions. She even asks me a few questions! You don't want to miss this conversation! We talk about:-Why should we change the way we view failure? -What types of problems do we create by letting fear of failure stop us?  -How do we move through failure effectively to make sure we've learned what we needed to learn so we don't have to repeat the mistake? -How working with a mastermind can be life-changing.  -Providing value through an email list -Deciding to write a book TIME STAMPS:1:00 Intro 2:45 how Alisha coaches 7:44 what lead to entrepreneurship 10:45 failure leads to growth 14:10 lessons learned from owning a yoga studio 17:00 going through a bankruptcy  20:45 ideal client avatar 24:10 biggest lesson learned 25:15 deciding to join a mastermind 27:30 why an email list is important 34:30 writing and publishing a book 43:45 resiliency 47:45 believe bigger Connect with Alisha: https://www.yokeandabundance.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/yokeandabundance/ (Instagram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoke-and-abundance-wise-women-podcast/id1420618054 (Podcast) Connect with Aaron: https://www.facebook.com/AaronLeBauer (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/aaronlebauer/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/groups/CashPTNation (CashPT Nation Facebook Group) If you are ready to launch and grow a Cash PT practice, https://www.instagram.com/aaronlebauer/ (DM me) “Blueprint” to get started!Plus: Whenever you're ready… here are 3 ways I can help you grow your coaching business: Grab a free copy of my https://www.lebauerconsulting.com/store/ (book) It's the road map to launch, grow & scale your physical therapy business.http://www.cashptblueprintbook.com/ ( -> Click Here) Join our CashPT Blueprint Program and be a Case Study. I'm putting together a new coaching case study group this month and if you'd like to work with me on your client-getting and scale plans… just send me a message at https://m.me/AaronLeBauer (m.me/AaronLeBauer) with the words “Blueprint”. Work with me and my team privately If you'd like to work directly with me and my team to take you to 6 or 7 figures… just send me a message athttps://m.me/AaronLeBauer ( m.me/AaronLeBauer) with the words “Private”… tell me a little about your business and what you'd like to work on together, and I'll get you all the details!

Beth Rashleigh founded Rashleigh Consulting in 2019 after working for over 20 years in  Talent and Organizational Development. She's worked in healthcare (both for-profit and not-for-profit), in Corporate America and for the Federal Government.  Beth has a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication from Ball State University, a Master's Degree from Indiana University and a Master's Certificate in Organizational Learning from the University of Maryland.  She is a Certified Professional Coach, a Master Practitioner in the Energy Leadership Index and a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach.  She also holds certifications in the DISC, MBTI, EQi, StrengthsFinder and SDI assessments in addition to a variety of leadership development training programs.  Her first book, Crisis Proof Leadership, will be published by New Degree Press in January of 2022.***************************************************************************If you'd like to talk to Terry McDougall about coaching or being a guest on Marketing Mambo, here's how you can reach her:Website: https://www.terrybmcdougall.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallEmail: Terry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms is available at Amazon. 

Chelli Pumphrey, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Author, Coach and Reiki Master, and has over 25 years of experience as a trauma therapist. She is the founder of Trilogy Holistic Mental Health and the Nest Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center in Denver, Colorado and is also the Clinical Director of Strength in Motion Counseling in Boulder, Colorado. She is passionate about challenging the status quo of traditional mental health treatment by offering a holistic, mind, body, spirit focused approach to healing.  Chelli was a featured relationship coach in Leap: The Coaching Movie, featuring John Gray and Jack Canfield. She plans to publish her book, Insight is 20/20: How To Protect Yourself From Narcissists, Bullies, and Toxic People in May 2022 with New Degree Press in an effort to help people prevent and heal from toxic relationship patterns.  You can find Chelli at the following links; www.facebook.com/narctraumarecovery www.instagram.com/chellipumphrey www.linkedin.com/in/chellipumphrey www.chellipumphrey.com  As always please like, subscribe, download and comment!!! See you next week!

How do you provide comfort when it's needed most?  Why do we so often leave others along when they most need us?  Providing comfort can create incredible awkwardness for all, but it doesn't have to be that way, nor should it be.  Entrepreneur Jen Marr offers a roadmap for understanding the power of comfort, the common pitfalls and how and when to bring it to those who need it most.  Her years of work providing comfort have led her building her successful coaching business, to publishing her book in collaboration with Skye Quinn, Paws To Comfort, with New Degree Press, to leading a coaching session for the White House Leadership Development Program and helping thousands navigate the most challenging times in their lives or the lives of those closest to them.  

Interview with Navid Nazemian – Navid is the Global Head of HR at Vodafone. He is an Executive Transition Coach, that help leaders transition most successfully into new roles by de-risking and accelerating their transition into the C-suite. He is also the author of "Mastering Executive Transitions" that is due to be published in December 2021 by New Degree Press.

Zara Miller is a published author, writer and blogger. She is a graduate of Middlesex University London where she studied International Relations. Her debut YA novel I am Cecilia attracted the eye of prominent speaking conferences such as Career Grad Festival and Association of Writers and Writing Programs. She writes for The Teen Magazine where she handles culture and student sections and works for her publishing house New Degree Press as an author coach, guiding new talent towards publishing successfully. Find more : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sunset-in-la-paz-by-zara-miller#/ . This episode is sponsored by Formatted. Visit https://formattedbooks.com/?ref=38&campaign=TheRV&FormattedBooks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zara Miller is a published author, writer and blogger. She is a graduate of Middlesex University London where she studied International Relations. Her debut YA novel I am Cecilia attracted the eye of prominent speaking conferences such as Career Grad Festival and Association of Writers and Writing Programs. She writes for The Teen Magazine where she handles culture and student sections and works for her publishing house New Degree Press as an author coach, guiding new talent towards publishing successfully. Find more : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sunset-in-la-paz-by-zara-miller#/ . This episode is sponsored by Formatted. Visit https://formattedbooks.com/?ref=38&campaign=TheRV&FormattedBooks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is The H: A conversation about Health, Hemp, and Happiness! With your host: Brandon Croucher! On this episode, Brandon will be interviewing our special guest, Aylesa Kanski. Trauma and joy go hand in hand to create who I am as an author, mother, and Overcomer. I believe in the power of storytelling to break generational trauma cycles, and am thankful to those who helped me by sharing their stories. Joy is my favorite way to build resiliency, especially in the face of CPTSD and medical trauma. Empowering women to trust their inner voice is a passion. I love connecting with others to spark dialogue because energy is contagious. “Armor of Joy” (expected publication May 2022 with New Degree Press). It's going to be a great episode on Delight's Digital Cafe! http://www.delightcafe.com #delightsdigitalcafe #delightcafe #delightcafecbd #theh #healthhempandhappiness #podcast #positivity #talk #delight #talkshow #justchatting #hemp #life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehpodcastcle/message

"Algeria is different." Africa's largest country is a place that few western academics have studied or been able to travel to. The modern nation, forged in the anticolonial struggle against French colonialism between 1957 and 1963, has been bolstered by the discovery of oil shortly thereafter. Nearly two-thirds of Algeria's population is under the age of 35. Growing up during or soon after the violent conflict that wracked Algeria during the 1990's, and amid the powerful influences of global online culture, this generation views the world much differently than their parents or grandparents do.  The Algerian Dream: Youth and the Quest for Dignity (New Degree Press, 2021) invites readers to discover this generation, their hopes for the future and, most significantly, the frustrations that have brought them into the streets en masse since 2019, peacefully challenging a long-established order. After seven years living and working alongside these young people across Algeria, Andrew G. Farrand shares his insights on what makes the next generation tick in North Africa's sleeping giant. Few outsiders have had the privilege to get to know Algeria and its youth so intimately-or to observe firsthand this pivotal chapter in the nation's history. It's a story that reveals much about the relationship between citizens and leaders, about the sanctity of human dignity, and about the power of dreams and the courage to pursue them. Clearly written and easily accessibly to undergraduates as well as the general public, The Algerian Dream should be considered by anyone interested in contemporary North Africa or looking for new texts for courses on the modern Middle East and contemporary Arab culture. Christopher S. Rose is a social historian of medicine focusing on Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean in the 19th and 20th century. He currently teaches History at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas and Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

"Algeria is different." Africa's largest country is a place that few western academics have studied or been able to travel to. The modern nation, forged in the anticolonial struggle against French colonialism between 1957 and 1963, has been bolstered by the discovery of oil shortly thereafter. Nearly two-thirds of Algeria's population is under the age of 35. Growing up during or soon after the violent conflict that wracked Algeria during the 1990's, and amid the powerful influences of global online culture, this generation views the world much differently than their parents or grandparents do.  The Algerian Dream: Youth and the Quest for Dignity (New Degree Press, 2021) invites readers to discover this generation, their hopes for the future and, most significantly, the frustrations that have brought them into the streets en masse since 2019, peacefully challenging a long-established order. After seven years living and working alongside these young people across Algeria, Andrew G. Farrand shares his insights on what makes the next generation tick in North Africa's sleeping giant. Few outsiders have had the privilege to get to know Algeria and its youth so intimately-or to observe firsthand this pivotal chapter in the nation's history. It's a story that reveals much about the relationship between citizens and leaders, about the sanctity of human dignity, and about the power of dreams and the courage to pursue them. Clearly written and easily accessibly to undergraduates as well as the general public, The Algerian Dream should be considered by anyone interested in contemporary North Africa or looking for new texts for courses on the modern Middle East and contemporary Arab culture. Christopher S. Rose is a social historian of medicine focusing on Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean in the 19th and 20th century. He currently teaches History at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas and Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

"Algeria is different." Africa's largest country is a place that few western academics have studied or been able to travel to. The modern nation, forged in the anticolonial struggle against French colonialism between 1957 and 1963, has been bolstered by the discovery of oil shortly thereafter. Nearly two-thirds of Algeria's population is under the age of 35. Growing up during or soon after the violent conflict that wracked Algeria during the 1990's, and amid the powerful influences of global online culture, this generation views the world much differently than their parents or grandparents do.  The Algerian Dream: Youth and the Quest for Dignity (New Degree Press, 2021) invites readers to discover this generation, their hopes for the future and, most significantly, the frustrations that have brought them into the streets en masse since 2019, peacefully challenging a long-established order. After seven years living and working alongside these young people across Algeria, Andrew G. Farrand shares his insights on what makes the next generation tick in North Africa's sleeping giant. Few outsiders have had the privilege to get to know Algeria and its youth so intimately-or to observe firsthand this pivotal chapter in the nation's history. It's a story that reveals much about the relationship between citizens and leaders, about the sanctity of human dignity, and about the power of dreams and the courage to pursue them. Clearly written and easily accessibly to undergraduates as well as the general public, The Algerian Dream should be considered by anyone interested in contemporary North Africa or looking for new texts for courses on the modern Middle East and contemporary Arab culture. Christopher S. Rose is a social historian of medicine focusing on Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean in the 19th and 20th century. He currently teaches History at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas and Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

"Algeria is different." Africa's largest country is a place that few western academics have studied or been able to travel to. The modern nation, forged in the anticolonial struggle against French colonialism between 1957 and 1963, has been bolstered by the discovery of oil shortly thereafter. Nearly two-thirds of Algeria's population is under the age of 35. Growing up during or soon after the violent conflict that wracked Algeria during the 1990's, and amid the powerful influences of global online culture, this generation views the world much differently than their parents or grandparents do.  The Algerian Dream: Youth and the Quest for Dignity (New Degree Press, 2021) invites readers to discover this generation, their hopes for the future and, most significantly, the frustrations that have brought them into the streets en masse since 2019, peacefully challenging a long-established order. After seven years living and working alongside these young people across Algeria, Andrew G. Farrand shares his insights on what makes the next generation tick in North Africa's sleeping giant. Few outsiders have had the privilege to get to know Algeria and its youth so intimately-or to observe firsthand this pivotal chapter in the nation's history. It's a story that reveals much about the relationship between citizens and leaders, about the sanctity of human dignity, and about the power of dreams and the courage to pursue them. Clearly written and easily accessibly to undergraduates as well as the general public, The Algerian Dream should be considered by anyone interested in contemporary North Africa or looking for new texts for courses on the modern Middle East and contemporary Arab culture. Christopher S. Rose is a social historian of medicine focusing on Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean in the 19th and 20th century. He currently teaches History at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas and Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Anthropologist and museum-lover Mackenzie Finklea talks about her book Beyond the Halls: An Insider's Guide to Loving Museums (New Degree Press, 2019) and gushes with host Paula Blair about her favourite types of museum and exhibits. We touch on digitization, colonialism, learning through interactivity, architecture, guided tours, geology, astrophysics, palaeontology, archaeology, place, and much more.https://mackenziefinklea.com/beyond-the-hallshttps://linktr.ee/mackenziefinkleahttps://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/place/hanbury-hall https://bookshop.org Recorded using Zoom on 24 August 2021.commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Edited with Audacity by Paula Blair.See the caption-enabled video at https://youtu.be/r8gSq1c9p-0Automated transcript See the full video recording and more bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/avculturesMore info and mailing list sign-up: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Tip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast If you enjoyed this, please subscribe and give it a good rating in your app!Thank you for listening. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/avcultures. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Farm (and Other F Words): The Rise and Fall of the Small Family Farm (New Degree Press, 2021), Sarah K. Mock seeks to answer “what exactly do we mean by a Good Farm?” She looks at size, income, and age, among other factors that might be metrics of a Good Farm. Using USDA NASS data, farmer interviews, and experience Sarah shares some not so easy to hear perspectives. In this interview, Sarah discusses the systems at play, most working exactly as intended, that are preventing agribusiness from operating as businesses at all. We discuss the lack of mechanisms to remove ineffective or harmful farmers, why more farms don't grow food (e.g., fruits and vegetables), and whether rich farmers grow food for poor people while poor farmers grow food for rich people. In the last moments of the book, and our interview, Sarah reveals a potential solution – Big Team Farms. What are they? Come find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Farm (and Other F Words): The Rise and Fall of the Small Family Farm (New Degree Press, 2021), Sarah K. Mock seeks to answer “what exactly do we mean by a Good Farm?” She looks at size, income, and age, among other factors that might be metrics of a Good Farm. Using USDA NASS data, farmer interviews, and experience Sarah shares some not so easy to hear perspectives. In this interview, Sarah discusses the systems at play, most working exactly as intended, that are preventing agribusiness from operating as businesses at all. We discuss the lack of mechanisms to remove ineffective or harmful farmers, why more farms don't grow food (e.g., fruits and vegetables), and whether rich farmers grow food for poor people while poor farmers grow food for rich people. In the last moments of the book, and our interview, Sarah reveals a potential solution – Big Team Farms. What are they? Come find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

In Farm (and Other F Words): The Rise and Fall of the Small Family Farm (New Degree Press, 2021), Sarah K. Mock seeks to answer “what exactly do we mean by a Good Farm?” She looks at size, income, and age, among other factors that might be metrics of a Good Farm. Using USDA NASS data, farmer interviews, and experience Sarah shares some not so easy to hear perspectives. In this interview, Sarah discusses the systems at play, most working exactly as intended, that are preventing agribusiness from operating as businesses at all. We discuss the lack of mechanisms to remove ineffective or harmful farmers, why more farms don't grow food (e.g., fruits and vegetables), and whether rich farmers grow food for poor people while poor farmers grow food for rich people. In the last moments of the book, and our interview, Sarah reveals a potential solution – Big Team Farms. What are they? Come find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

In Farm (and Other F Words): The Rise and Fall of the Small Family Farm (New Degree Press, 2021), Sarah K. Mock seeks to answer “what exactly do we mean by a Good Farm?” She looks at size, income, and age, among other factors that might be metrics of a Good Farm. Using USDA NASS data, farmer interviews, and experience Sarah shares some not so easy to hear perspectives. In this interview, Sarah discusses the systems at play, most working exactly as intended, that are preventing agribusiness from operating as businesses at all. We discuss the lack of mechanisms to remove ineffective or harmful farmers, why more farms don't grow food (e.g., fruits and vegetables), and whether rich farmers grow food for poor people while poor farmers grow food for rich people. In the last moments of the book, and our interview, Sarah reveals a potential solution – Big Team Farms. What are they? Come find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In Farm (and Other F Words): The Rise and Fall of the Small Family Farm (New Degree Press, 2021), Sarah K. Mock seeks to answer “what exactly do we mean by a Good Farm?” She looks at size, income, and age, among other factors that might be metrics of a Good Farm. Using USDA NASS data, farmer interviews, and experience Sarah shares some not so easy to hear perspectives. In this interview, Sarah discusses the systems at play, most working exactly as intended, that are preventing agribusiness from operating as businesses at all. We discuss the lack of mechanisms to remove ineffective or harmful farmers, why more farms don't grow food (e.g., fruits and vegetables), and whether rich farmers grow food for poor people while poor farmers grow food for rich people. In the last moments of the book, and our interview, Sarah reveals a potential solution – Big Team Farms. What are they? Come find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Farm (and Other F Words): The Rise and Fall of the Small Family Farm (New Degree Press, 2021), Sarah K. Mock seeks to answer “what exactly do we mean by a Good Farm?” She looks at size, income, and age, among other factors that might be metrics of a Good Farm. Using USDA NASS data, farmer interviews, and experience Sarah shares some not so easy to hear perspectives. In this interview, Sarah discusses the systems at play, most working exactly as intended, that are preventing agribusiness from operating as businesses at all. We discuss the lack of mechanisms to remove ineffective or harmful farmers, why more farms don't grow food (e.g., fruits and vegetables), and whether rich farmers grow food for poor people while poor farmers grow food for rich people. In the last moments of the book, and our interview, Sarah reveals a potential solution – Big Team Farms. What are they? Come find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

Ben & Jay are joined by Episode 27 guest Coonoor Behal, author of the newly published "I Quit!  Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up".  Coonoor is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational ImprovTM, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion. Her new book, published by New Degree Press in April 2021, seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives.Hear what caused Coonoor to write this important book, how it connects to her design thinking work, and the connection of quitting and privilege.  And of course, Ben & Jay find a connection to Jobs To Be Done theory, because they just can't help themselves.  Stick around after the outro music for an improv bonus from Coonoor & Jay!Find Coonoor on Instagram:  @coonoorbehal, @iquitbook, @mindhatchllcFacebook:  @mindhatchllcTwitter:  @mindhatchllcThe podcast and its hosts on Twitter:@SherpaPod@TheBenReport@JayGerhartSupport the show (https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/)

Coonoor Behal is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational ImprovTM, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion. Coonoor has helped Deloitte create, prototype, and launch an in-house design thinking consulting arm; be a part of a “stealth” team of design strategists and researchers guiding numerous teams at Starbucks; trained more than 100 people at Bethpage Federal Credit Union in design thinking; helped the Department of State and the Pentagon use improv to be more creative and collaborative thinkers, and has helped the Inter-American Development Bank's Gender & Diversity Division generate and come to a consensus on their strategic vision.Coonoor is also the author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up, which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021. The book seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives.Coonoor has been an improv comedy performer for over 10 years, is an avid fan of professional tennis, and dotes on Nikka, her Bernese Mountain DogMindhatch Links/Social Media: www.mindhatchllc.com twitter.com/mindhatchllc (@mindhatchllc) instagram.com/mindhatch_llc (@mindhatch_llc)linkedin.com/company/mindhatchfacebook.com/mindhatchyoutube.com/channel/UCMdTK3JCBbYQIf0XLpkp9Cg“I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up” Book Links: iquitbook.comHashtag: #IQuitBookCoonoor's Links: linkedin.com/in/coonoorbehal******************************************************************If you'd like to talk to Terry McDougall about coaching or being a guest on Marketing Mambo, here's how you can reach her:https://www.terrybmcdougall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms is available at Amazon. 

Coonoor Behal is the author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up, which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021. The book seeks to help readers rethink and re-frame quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives. She is also the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch LLC, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational Improv™, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion. I Quit Book: https://iquitbook.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindhatch_llc/ Website: https://www.mindhatchllc.com/ Follow me on Instagram for more magic: https://www.instagram.com/aelintheoracle/  

Are you ready to be more brave in your life and leadership? Are you ready to face your fears and lead with greater purpose, alignment and intentionality? Do you want tool to enhance your bravery in leadership? Our special guest Nicole Bianchi answers these and other questions about overcoming resistance, bravery and leadership … and what it means to lead as your bravest self. Nicole Bianchi is a founding partner at Bravium HD, where she's a professional speaker, facilitator and ICF executive coach leading leadership, team alignment and culture-building workshops. Before Bravium, she was a human resources and organizational development executive, leading transformation within Conagra Brands and Markel Insurance. She is the author of “Small Brave Moves” by New Degree Press in April, 2021. Her passion? Inspiring Bravery. Her focus? Enabling leaders to stretch into their bravest selves. She decided to write this book when she saw the common missing element in leaders was bravery, everyday bravery. Immediately she thought, how can I help? Giving back to her community is important; Nicole and her family have partnered to bring the Butterfly Effect Movement, a national movement to Papillion, NE. The Social Butterfly Installations are an art project mural designed to promote positive community change. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Understanding the concept of bravership and the power of this daily question, “What's the bravest thing I did today?” What it means to stand up for who you are, and the purpose and values you bring to the table The reality that we're discouraging from being brave inside and organization and rewarded for it outside an organization Understanding the fears that hold you back in your leadership The truth that bravery often comes in small steps The three most common fears: 1. Fear of loss; 2. Fear of change; and 3. Fear of not getting it right Did you know that 62% of people prefer the status quo The power of giving yourself permission to experiment The impact of asking yourself what's the worst thing that could happen The importance of transparency and vulnerability in leadership The importance of bringing your authentic self to your leadership Have you done your deep work on your own values and self Experiential exploration of intentionality Key differences between high performance and impactful leadership Ways your resistance is an obstacle to change What it means to make small brave moves in leadership and life Key questions to ask yourself regarding your fears Don't trust your first answers to the difficult questions to yourself Understanding the role of resistance in change efforts Better and differently understanding your fears Reframing bravery Resources: Nicole Bianchi Bravium HD Website Small Brave Moves Book The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera

In this week's episode, I speak with Coonoor Behal.   I had a lot of fun chatting with Coonoor, so much of her story resonated with me and I think will for you as well.  We not only talk about all her different industry experiences, but the importance of discovering your personal values and getting to know yourself along the way.   That's its out to try different things because that is the only way to not just learn what you want to do...but just as important, what you do NOT want to do.  And whether you decide to quit or not, you are making a choice, and that is your choice to make.   What is really amazing is that you realize the whole time she was building a career based on creativity and innovation and just finding a way to bring the two together.As always, please consider subscribing, leaving a rating and review and sharing this podcast and the whole series with others.  We do this podcast to help spread the word that everyone can get unstuck and find the thing that brings them joy in their careers.  If our guests can do it, you can too!  Check out our Facebook Group (Career Changers) and Instagram page (@career_changers_kdw) for more tips!  My next free workshop for career changers is this Thursday, March 25th!  I hope to see you there (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/143997377031).More about Coonoor ...Coonoor Behal is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational Improv™, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion.Coonoor has helped Deloitte create, prototype, and launch an in-house design thinking consulting arm; been a part of a “stealth” team of design strategists and researchers guiding numerous teams at Starbucks; trained more than 100 people at Bethpage Federal Credit Union in design thinking and creative problem-solving; helped the Department of State and the Pentagon use improv to be more creative and collaborative thinkers; and has helped the Inter-American Development Bank's Gender & Diversity Division generate and come to consensus on their strategic vision.Coonoor is also the author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up, which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021. The book seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives.Coonoor has been an improv comedy performer for 10 years, is an avid fan of professional tennis, and dotes on Nikka, her Bernese Mountain Dog.https://www.linkedin.com/in/coonoorbehal/Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

The beauty about becoming a freelancer is it's so low overhead - just you and a laptop against the world! But eventually, playing outside your sandbox has a way of getting to you. By that, I mean wearing every hat a business owner has to wear… salesperson, accountant, customer service, maybe even IT. That cuts the creative time in more than half - and wasn't getting paid to be creative the whole point?! At some point in the journey you've gotta bring in outside help, and my guest today is the first person I ever hired, Ashlee Berghoff... way back when I realized I could no longer do it all (and didn't even really want to). Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:Angie's big eye-opener: when I found out it's OK to hate doing certain things in your business (you will never convince me spreadsheets and accounting are fun) Recognizing when it's time to hand over your baby (and trusting people to take care of it like you would) So you found your “forever person” right? Not so fast… what happens when working relationships don't work out as you'd hoped My favorite myths: “job security” and “the perfect plan” - and why you've gotta learn to let go of these if you want to succeed Setting yourself up to win: are you thinking about your business like an entrepreneur, or like an employee? (hint: only one of those mindsets will get you to your goal)You don't want to miss this one. Listen now!Ashlee's Bio:Ashlee Berghoff, MBA, is the founder of A Squared Online. Her team helps lifestyle-driven entrepreneurs take back their freedom through powerful systems and effective delegation. As her clients conquer the freelancer-to-CEO transition, they can experience real momentum and confidently channel their energy into the things that matter most to them. Ashlee is the author of Eureka Results: How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Their Best Ideas Into Reality, which will be published by New Degree Press in April of 2021. She has been featured on the Copywriter Club Podcast, Reigniting Main Street, and Copy Chief Radio. Find her online at www.asquaredonline.com   Resources and links mentioned:Ashlee's websiteClick here to get Ashlee's free "Knock Out Your To-Do List Every Day" audio trainingAsh Ambirge's websiteCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTube

Episode 145 welcomes Jeremy Streich, author of The Tree of Knowledge by New Degree Press. He is a startup founder and 2019 iTunes Top 100 podcaster having interviewed New York Times Best-selling Author Michael Pollan, Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang, Nobel Prize biologist Randy Schekman, Chicago's Treasurer Kurt Summers, and more.Find Jeremy Online:Tree of Knowledge Book - https://www.amazon.com/Tree-Knowledge-J-F-Streich/dp/1641379413/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1602187804&sr=8-1Newsletter: https://jeremystreich.substack.com/Website: https://www.jeremyfstreich.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyfstreich/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyfstreichInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremy.streich/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.streich/Medium: https://medium.com/@jeremystreichAbout Jeremy:Jeremy Streich is the author of The Tree of Knowledge New Degree Press. He is a startup founder and 2019 iTunes Top 100 podcaster having interviewed New York Times Best-selling Author Michael Pollan, Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang, Nobel Prize biologist Randy Schekman, Chicago's Treasurer Kurt Summers, and more...Since his twelfth birthday, Jeremy has spent time in 25 countries, interviewing thinkers from around the world on topics of life, neuroscience, and ancient philosophy—all of which help Jeremy build not-so-far-fetched worlds of his imagination.When not writing, Streich is probably on a hike or is striking out at stand-up comedy, dating, dead-lifting, and investing.........Thank you for listening!I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a ReviewFollow the Just Get Started Podcast:Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justgetstartedpodcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastLearn more about the host, Brian OndrakoBrian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram @brianondrakoBrian's Twitter @brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The word "Quitting" has such a cultural and societal stigma on it that we are afraid of touching it and thinking it. But did you know that quitting for the right reasons can actually be beneficial to your life? Today's guest will tell us why. Coonoor Behal is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, OrganizationalImprov™, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion. Coonoor has helped several big organizations such as Deloitte, Starbucks, Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Inter-American Development Bank’s Gender & Diversity Division (as well as the Department of State and the Pentagon) on strategy and collaborative thinking in many different ways.  Coonoor is also the author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up, which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021. The book seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives Today, Conoor talks about how quitting has changed her life and how it can change yours too. Let's explore: * Finding the confidence to quit that which does not serve us anymore * Upholding our values even if it means letting go of a job or opportunity * How quitting can make more room for joy and beauty and your life * Understanding what you want to do versus simply putting up with something * How talking to others who have a story about quitting can help you with your own choices If you are thinking of quitting something or have just quit and are struggling now, Coonoor has one important piece of advice: Look back to what made you feel that way and make a list of what you can live with and what you can't. Seeing the trade off of the things that you are giving up should help you cope or make your decision. And remember, quitting isn't a bad thing! To protecting our values and knowing when to quit, Riah -- Connect with Conoor: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Book a Chat Connect with me: Facebook Group Instagram Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amariah-gonzalez/support

https://www.linkedin.com/in/coonoorbehal/ (Coonoor Behal) is the Founder & CEO ofhttps://www.mindhatchllc.com/ ( Mindhatch), a firm that specializes in getting companies better results with creativity through Design Thinking, Organizational Improv™, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion. She is also the author ofhttps://www.iquitbook.com/ ( I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up), which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021.   “If you plan to do your business for three or more years, then do not skimp on your website. Make it great and let it help you.” Coonoor Behal   Worst investment everGoing out on her ownCoonoor quit her job at Deloitte Consulting to start her own company, Mindhatch. She immediately went into a bootstrap mode and cut out all these things that were personal expenditures. Taking the bootstrapping mentality into her new business ventureCoonoor knew what she wanted to be doing for clients, but she did not know how to go about it, mainly because she was so strapped for cash. Coonoor was looking for all possible ways tohttps://myworstinvestmentever.com/ep259-gillian-perkins-patience-is-critical-to-growing-your-business/ ( build her business without spending a lot of money). One of the things Coonoor decided she needed was a website. Again, she went into the bootstrapping mentality of not wanting to spend much on this website. Her expectations for the website were low, and she thought this was a smart business decision. She went for a static three-page website with simple details of who she is, what her niche does, and contact details.  She paid about $1,000 for that. Time for a new websiteCoonoor’s business started to grow, and she started wanting to do more. Now she was a B2B business, and she needed a website that could do a lot more for her business, such as lead generation, answer questions that people are curious about, and more. Struggling to find a reliable web designerCoonoor decided it was time to improve her website, and she started looking for someone to work with. Unfortunately, this became the worst thing she experienced since starting her business. It took her a really long time to find a good web designer who eventually built the website she should have gotten from the beginning. She learned the hard way that cheap is indeed expensive. Lessons learnedWork on a great business website from the start to save moneyYou will save yourself money, time, and so much heartache and annoyance if you engage a good website design company from the start. Focus on building a professional website as you start building your business so that it can grow with your business. Andrew’s takeawaysBuilding a great website is hard but with the right web design company, you can do itA lot goes into creating a business website that customers will love and find useful. This is an expensive venture that most small businesses prefer to defer until they make a lot of money. However, when you find the right web designer, you can work together to create something great from the very start. Do not let insecurity or fear of failure hold you back from going the whole nine yardsMost new entrepreneurs have a sense of insecurity and fear that their businesses will fail and, therefore, shy away from investing in essential business tools such as websites. Trust yourself and show the world what you are made of. Actionable adviceThink about how long you want to do the thing that requires a website. If you are committed, and you know it is going to be something you will do for three or more years, then definitely invest in that website upfront. No. 1 goal for the next 12 monthsCoonoor’s number one goal for the next 12 months is to sell many books once her book is launched in April. She also plans to do keynote speeches and give author and book talks at organizations and conferences. Parting words  “Just try it out and experiment. Most things in life are not as...

Coonoor Behal is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a firm devoted to innovation and creativity. She is an expert in Design Thinking, Organizational Improv, and Innovation Facilitation. She graduated summa cum laude from New York University in Journalism, Film, and Politics and earned her Masters in International Relations from the University of Chicago.Her book, "I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up" will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021.

Coonoor Behal is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational Improv™, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion. Coonoor has helped Deloitte create, prototype, and launch an in-house design thinking consulting arm; been a part of a “stealth” team of design strategists and researchers guiding numerous teams at Starbucks; trained more than 100 people at Bethpage Federal Credit Union in design thinking and creative problem-solving; helped the Department of State and the Pentagon use improv to be more creative and collaborative thinkers; and has helped the Inter-American Development Bank’s Gender & Diversity Division generate and come to consensus on their strategic vision. Coonoor is also the author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up, which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021. The book seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives. Coonoor has been an improv comedy performer for 10 years, is an avid fan of professional tennis, and dotes on Nikka, her Bernese Mountain Dog. // Follow her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coonoorbehal/ iquitbook.com Mindhatch Links https://www.mindhatchllc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mindhatch_llc https://www.facebook.com/mindhatch https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindhatch ___________ About Erin: Female-identifying and want to be a guest? Book here! https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/conversationsaboutclosets Erin Keam is a stylist like no other, thanks to her unique The Happy Wardrobe Method which deeply explores your beloved possessions in your home to find your personal themes and create a one-of-a-kind Style Statement which is then taken to your wardrobe, business, career and life. Oh, and she helps you look and feel great, getting dressed easily and with confidence. Discover your style brand, your essence and get to your ideal closet faster! https://www.thehappywardrobe.com/ Click here to book a FREE Wear Happy Consult book here (she's on PST time) https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/FREE Or to talk about how you look on camera/find out about her FREE Zoom-Ready workshops, book here. https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/ZoomReady --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erin-keam/support

A lot of organizations and leaders are constantly working towards innovation, but don't really know how to get there and try to force it by removing obstacles and getting their top experts into a room to figure it out. Constraints are often the best ways to get innovation. And when it comes to design thinking, we can focus on a human-centered approach to create an employee experience solution that is truly People First. Coonoor Behal joins the Leading People First podcast to talk about how innovation is often incremental and within constraints, as well as the power of quitting. Coonoor is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational Improv™, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion.  Coonoor is also the author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up, which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021. The book seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives. Coonoor and Chris also talk about the importance of workplace culture creating a constant state of learning, and how to apply design thinking in a culture of bureaucracy. Connect with Coonoor Behal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coonoorbehal/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/coonoorbehal/) The "I Quit!" Book: http://iquitbook.com/ (iquitbook.com) Website: https://www.mindhatchllc.com/ (https://www.mindhatchllc.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindhatch_llc (https://www.instagram.com/mindhatch_llc) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindhatch (https://www.facebook.com/mindhatch) Subscribe & Follow https://my.captivate.fm/www.instagram.com/leadingpeoplefirst/ (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/company/leading-people-first/ (LinkedIn) https://my.captivate.fm/www.LeadingPeopleFirst.com (LeadingPeopleFirst.com)

The ability to be grateful is something to be grateful for.How do you react in the face of adversity? Do you find ways to express your creativity in each passing week? What makes you happy? What thoughts from your childhood are being projected into your passions, paths, and everyday life?In this touching and insightful guest interview episode, Deborah sits down to chat with Alexa Cucchiara, a best-selling author and health and wellness blogger from New York City. After beating cancer at the age of 20, Alexa decided to dedicate her platforms to helping others find hope and perseverance. She is also a recent graduate of Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. They talk about having faith in especially challenging moments, how to stop withholding from living an authentic life, exploring options after graduating college in a pandemic, and how to escape the statements people say or we think as children. They also discuss pop culture, entrepreneurship, and views on manifestation.Then, they dive into hard conversations that creators face when things don't go as planned...the art of the pivot. Deborah touches on how she met Alexa through their book publisher, New Degree Press, and some of the challenges that they both faced as newly published authors. Beyond making a disruption in health and wellness, Alexa is taking over the art and fashion scenes of New York in her own way, showing us that taking ownership over life is truly a matter of perseverance and hope.In this episode, you will hear from a member of Gen Z, (who recently turned 23!! We've celebrated two birthdays on the podcast) who has endured one of life's hardest challenges and is using her story of survival to inspire people all over the world. This interview focuses on the importance of acknowledging your small wins, spreading kindness, and being true to yourself. If you're looking for a heartfelt conversation on dealing with the feeling of never being “done,” finding a sense of direction when everything continues to change, and reshaping your perspective in times of struggle, disappointment, worry, pain, and doubt, then this episode is definitely for you!Guest Biography:Born and raised in New York City, Alexa Cucchiara is a commissioned artist, author, designer, entrepreneur, health and wellness advocate, speaker, and storyteller. Early in her career, she found her unique upbringing to propel her to study at The Art Students League of New York and Fashion Institute of Technology during her childhood, fostering her passion for art and design. In high school, she had her illustrations published on covers and inside Creative Outlook, and used her creativity to drive her entrepreneurial spirit and launched a jewelry business, One Twist Co.Today, Alexa is a graduate of Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business, Magna Cum Laude, and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. She recently published her first book, Power to Persevere: Inspiring Stories to Help You Get Through Challenging Moments which debuted as a Best Seller and #1 in Teen & Young Adult Diseases, Illnesses, and Injuries, Teen & Young Adult Physical Impairment, and Teen & Young Adult Body, Mind & Spirit on Amazon.After surviving cancer at a young age, Alexa has found a deep passion in influencing others to live their best life despite their own misfortunes. She believes in the beauty of balance and the magic of taking control of your health. She uses her platform to encourage and motivate others to live their life to the fullest despite their unforeseen circumstances and helps others work through their own obstacles.You can find her on Instagram @alexacuc and on her website - https://alexacuc.com/Connect with Deborah Olatunji on In

In this episode I talk with Jeremy Streich. We talk about Talk about his Hero's' Journey to becoming an Author. Being too early for an idea. Life as a nomad and his perceived failure as a startup founder. We also talk about a vision he had while in Cuba which became the subject of his book. It is a story of how earth would be different if the planet was still as it was in Pangea.Jeremy Streich is the author of the forthcoming book from New Degree Press, The Tree of Knowledge. He is a startup founder and 2019 iTunes Top 100 podcaster having interviewed New York Times Best-selling Author Michael Pollan, Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang, Nobel* *Prize biologist Randy Schekmanith Jeremy Streich about his Hero's' Journey to becoming an Author, Being too early for an idea. Life as a nomad. His perceived failure as a startup founder and a vision he had for his book while in Cuba of how earth would be different if the planet was still as it was in Pangea. in his book Tree of Knowledge., Chicago's Treasurer Kurt Summers, and more...Book: The Tree of KnowledgeInstagram: @jeremy.streichLinkedIn: Jeremy StreichTwitter: @jeremyfstreichWebsite: https://www.jeremyfstreich.com/Theme music - Elevators Need Rock Too by Spence -

What is it that you're here to do? Whether you believe your purpose is defined by you or something bigger than you, it can be a powerful driving force that propels you to be your best self.  In this episode, I speak to purpose activator and author Dr. Holly Woods, about the importance of purpose in our lives, and how each of us has our own unique contribution to this world. Bio: Holly Woods PhD is a visionary who sees deeply into others' souls. She activates and catalyzes what wants to come alive in people and guides them to manifest their dreams through practical strategies. Holly is one of the few veteran “purpose activators” on the planet, working with individuals, organizations and businesses to align their lives and work with soul purpose.   She brings 30 years of consulting and coaching in human and organizational development and two decades of experience building and scaling business and products to help entrepreneurs, visionaries and innovators create impact. She helps clients uncover their nuanced purpose, gain capacities and mindset to attain their unreasonable goals, and align decisions, products and systems around what matters most.   Holly earned a PhD in Human & Organizational Development, is certified as an Integral Master Coach®, Purpose Guide®, Professional Mediator and Facilitator, Master Energy Practitioner, and is a Stages of Consciousness developmental practitioner. She is author of the #1 Bestseller, The Golden Thread: Finding Purpose in the Stages of Your Life. New Degree Press, 2020. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollywoods/ holly@hollywoodscoaching.com

Charles Potts, the Chief Innovation Officer of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is joined by University of Georgia (UGA) rising junior Faeez Juneja. The discussion considers the acceleration of innovation in the community banking space and also touches on Faeez's upcoming book - "Trillion Dollar Fortune" that will release in December 2020 with New Degree Press.

My name is Nicole Spindler. I graduated in May 2019 with a double major of Human Resources and Management at John Carroll University through the Boler College of Business. Author with New Degree Press, [December 2020] At the end of each day, I strive to know that I had an impact on someone, no matter how big or small, and vice versa, in order to become the best version of myself. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-spindler-000b80130/

In this episode we talk about managing the corporate world and finding the different avenues to work for your life as well as motherhood and all the struggles that come with finding a balance whether that be from working from home or in a corporate world. A little bit about Terry: Terry B. McDougall, CPC, PCC, MP-ELI Executive & Leadership Coach Terry B. McDougall Coaching www.terrybmcdougall.com www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougall Terry McDougall is an Executive & Leadership Coach who works with professionals who are successful but not satisfied to help them find the sweet spot where career success and personal happiness peacefully co-exist. Before becoming a Certified Professional Coach in 2017, she spent 30 years in the corporate world as a marketer eventually rising to lead marketing for several financial services businesses. Throughout her career, Terry read scores of books on leadership, soaked in the lessons from wise mentors, and hired her own career coaches to help her advance and succeed in business. Today her mission is to help others to bring their full selves to their work. Terry is the author of Winning the Game of Work to be published by New Degree Press in April 2020. The book shares the unwritten rules of how to have a successful (and happy) career. Terry has a BA in Economics from The College of William & Mary and an MBA from University of Maryland, College Park. She is a member of the International Coach Federation and received her coaching certification through IPEC. Terry lives in suburban Chicago with her husband, three children and puggle. In her free time, her hobbies include improv, reading, traveling and catching up on Netflix. For more information about Terry or her coaching practice, visit: www.terrybmcdougall.com. Facebook: momtowifepluslife Instagram: mom2wifepluslife Podcast: anchor.fm/mom2wife2life https://youtu.be/Z_4eI6AkGIk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mom2wife2life/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mom2wife2life/support

I love the stroke survivor community on Instagram. So many survivors share their victories, their struggles, and their lives there, it really shows we are not alone. It’s also where I met Maddi Niebanck (@MaddiStrokeOfLuck). She regularly does live broadcasts there and includes guests from time-to-time. After one of those broadcasts, I knew I wanted to talk with her on the show. Maddi had her stroke a few days before I had mine. We were both going through rehab thousands of miles away from each other at the same time. And now she has a new book coming out. We talk about that and more in this episode. Bio Madeline Niebanck graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, in May of 2017. A few days later she went to the hospital for a planned surgery to treat an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). An untreated AVM can result in a serious stroke. During a pre-surgery procedure, though, that AVM gave way and Maddi suffered a stroke. While going through recovery, Maddi wrote her first book, Fashion Fwd: How Today’s Culture Shapes Tomorrow’s Fashion. Readers loved the book, but especially connected with Maddi’s story of stroke recovery. That response inspired her to write her second book, Fast Fwd: The Fully Recovered Mindset. It will be available in April, 2020. Trailer for Fast Fwd Hack of the Week Try an ice bath to deal with tone and spasticity. Plunging your and or arm into a pitcher of ice water may relax the tone or spasticity you are experiencing and allow you to get more out of the exercises you do to recover function. Of course, it’s always a good idea to check with your therapist or doctor before trying something like this, but it may be just the thing to open that hand. Links Maddi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maddistrokeofluck/ Maddi’s Website https://MaddiStrokeofLuck.com Maddi on Medium https://medium.com/@maddiniebanck Maddi on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-niebanck-b909a695/ Fashion Fwd: How Today’s Culture Shapes Tomorrows Fashion https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/164137134X /ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 Fast Fwd: The Fully Recovered Mindset on indiGoGo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fast-fwd-by-madeline-niebanck#/ New Degree Press https://www.newdegreepress.com/ Where do we go from here? Check out Maddi’s new book in April Follow Maddi on Instagram @MaddisStrokeOfLuck Share this episode with one other person by giving them the link http://Strokecast.com/Maddi Don’t get best…get better Strokecast is the stroke podcast where a Gen X stroke survivor explores rehab, recovery, the frontiers of neuroscience and one-handed banana peeling by helping stroke survivors, caregivers, medical providers and stroke industry affiliates connect and share their stories.

On this episode, Dr. Lee Pierce (she/they)--Asst. Prof. of Rhetoric in the Department of Communication at the State University of New York at Geneseo—is joined by co-host and recent Geneseo Graduate Haley Wigsten to interview Derek Gaunt (he/his)expert trainer and coach at the Black Swan Group--on his thrilling new book Ego, Authority, Failure: Using Emotional Intelligence Like a Hostage Negotiator to Succeed as a Leader (New Degree Press, 2019). Gaunt is a lecturer and author who trained for 29 years in law enforcement; for 20 of those years, he was leader, then commander, of a hostage negotiations team. Ego, Authority, Failure uses the fundamentals of hostage negotiations leadership (HNL) to teach readers practical strategies for increasing their leadership potential and negotiating uncomfortable situations. Gaunt uses real-life stories of successes and failures in leadership and negotiations which are both compelling and pragmatic to readers' own lives. The book is a must-read for anyone who has felt that they could improve on their own tactical empathy, emotional intelligence, and negotiation skills. Learn more about Gaunt and his team at the Black Swan Group website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

On this episode, Dr. Lee Pierce (she/they)--Asst. Prof. of Rhetoric in the Department of Communication at the State University of New York at Geneseo—is joined by co-host and recent Geneseo Graduate Haley Wigsten to interview Derek Gaunt (he/his)expert trainer and coach at the Black Swan Group--on his thrilling new book Ego, Authority, Failure: Using Emotional Intelligence Like a Hostage Negotiator to Succeed as a Leader (New Degree Press, 2019). Gaunt is a lecturer and author who trained for 29 years in law enforcement; for 20 of those years, he was leader, then commander, of a hostage negotiations team. Ego, Authority, Failure uses the fundamentals of hostage negotiations leadership (HNL) to teach readers practical strategies for increasing their leadership potential and negotiating uncomfortable situations. Gaunt uses real-life stories of successes and failures in leadership and negotiations which are both compelling and pragmatic to readers’ own lives. The book is a must-read for anyone who has felt that they could improve on their own tactical empathy, emotional intelligence, and negotiation skills. Learn more about Gaunt and his team at the Black Swan Group website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Dr. Lee Pierce (she/they)--Asst. Prof. of Rhetoric in the Department of Communication at the State University of New York at Geneseo—is joined by co-host and recent Geneseo Graduate Haley Wigsten to interview Derek Gaunt (he/his)expert trainer and coach at the Black Swan Group--on his thrilling new book Ego, Authority, Failure: Using Emotional Intelligence Like a Hostage Negotiator to Succeed as a Leader (New Degree Press, 2019). Gaunt is a lecturer and author who trained for 29 years in law enforcement; for 20 of those years, he was leader, then commander, of a hostage negotiations team. Ego, Authority, Failure uses the fundamentals of hostage negotiations leadership (HNL) to teach readers practical strategies for increasing their leadership potential and negotiating uncomfortable situations. Gaunt uses real-life stories of successes and failures in leadership and negotiations which are both compelling and pragmatic to readers’ own lives. The book is a must-read for anyone who has felt that they could improve on their own tactical empathy, emotional intelligence, and negotiation skills. Learn more about Gaunt and his team at the Black Swan Group website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Dr. Lee Pierce (she/they)--Asst. Prof. of Rhetoric in the Department of Communication at the State University of New York at Geneseo—is joined by co-host and recent Geneseo Graduate Haley Wigsten to interview Derek Gaunt (he/his)expert trainer and coach at the Black Swan Group--on his thrilling new book Ego, Authority, Failure: Using Emotional Intelligence Like a Hostage Negotiator to Succeed as a Leader (New Degree Press, 2019). Gaunt is a lecturer and author who trained for 29 years in law enforcement; for 20 of those years, he was leader, then commander, of a hostage negotiations team. Ego, Authority, Failure uses the fundamentals of hostage negotiations leadership (HNL) to teach readers practical strategies for increasing their leadership potential and negotiating uncomfortable situations. Gaunt uses real-life stories of successes and failures in leadership and negotiations which are both compelling and pragmatic to readers’ own lives. The book is a must-read for anyone who has felt that they could improve on their own tactical empathy, emotional intelligence, and negotiation skills. Learn more about Gaunt and his team at the Black Swan Group website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 35 is on fire with Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Director of Community at NextGen, Haley Hoffman Smith. Hayley brings a tremendous amount of insight into this episode and shares her early journey with starting a non-profit organization, writing books, and helping build a community of entrepreneurs.About Haley:Haley Hoffman Smith is the author of Her Big Idea, a book on creativity, ideation, and women's empowerment which debuted as a Top 3 Bestseller in Women & Business. She is a regular keynote speaker who recently spoke at Harvard, Yale, Microsoft, SoGal Ventures, and more. She has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the Washington Examiner, and writes for Entrepreneur and Thrive Global. A recent Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brown University, she wrote her honors thesis on how women develop their sense of self agency in entrepreneurship and venture capital. She is also the founder of the Her Big Idea Fund in partnership with Brown University's Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, which awards grants to women who apply with BIG ideas. Having founded an international nonprofit for girls’ literacy and empowerment at age 18, she has harnessed her own self agency to surpass doubt surrounding her age and gender.She is the Director of Community for Next Gen Summit, the premier entrepreneurship community of 5,000+ members, and sincerely enjoys consulting and connecting with other entrepreneurs. She cares deeply about identifying and obliterating the limits women feel in the pursuit of their ventures, so they may live in their full power and create their own BIG ideas.Find Haley Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhoffmansmith/Website: http://haleyhoffmansmith.comCouple shout-outs on the episode:New Degree Press where she worked with them to publish her book- https://www.newdegreepress.comLink to her book, Her Big Idea -> https://www.amazon.com/Her-Big-Idea-Genheration-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B07DJY56PNBooks she'd recommend:Grit by Angela Duckworth - https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth-ebook/dp/B010MH9V3W/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1546296992&sr=1-1&keywords=grit+angela+duckworthThe Creative Curve by Allen Gannett - https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Curve-Develop-Right-Idea-ebook/dp/B075PVQ99T/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1546297026&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Creative+CurveFor more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast or learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out https://www.brianondrako.com or find Brian on Instagram at @brianondrakoLastly, intro music compliments of https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music – Thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sahaj Sharda, CEO and founder of Dynos and author of the book Extinction of the Price Tag is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. Sharda speaks about his book, which he published with New Degree Press as part of his studies at Georgetown. He speaks about how companies are benefiting from dynamic pricing, who is using it, and how he became interested in the topic. Sahaj also talks about his company Dynos and how he applied the concept of dynamic pricing to drive customers to the the local restaurant scene in off-peak hours. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/georgeindc)