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Being profitable as an artist doesn't necessarily mean you need to do more. Sometimes it's about doing less by being discerning about what you take on and where you invest your energy. This is extremely difficult to do when you are trying to show and sell your art. You want to do more. To add new income streams and the latest marketing platforms. The ads and social media posts want you to do more. But more is exhausting. My guest for this episode knows how to get what she wants without doing more. Jill Soukup, who has been a student and client of mine over the past decade, is dedicated to becoming a better artist. She methodically improves her work to make sure that her career, her business, and her life are what she wants them to be. In this conversation, Jill and I discuss how and where she sells her work, how teaching fits in with her income plan, how she makes sure she remains profitable, and why it's important for her to keep things simple. Highlights   Jill's transition to full-time artist and where she shows and sells her art today. (1:51) The inspiration behind Jill's Western-themed art. (5:56) Selling on Instagram is changing the dynamics of Jill's work. (8:39) Logistics of selling prints and giving customers what they want. (11:34) You have to spend money to make money. (15:25) The strategies that allow Jill to get work done without working harder. (19:31) For Jill, doing less has resulted in even more success in her art business. (23:47) Dedication to your craft and honing your skills is the hallmark of an exceptional artist. (29:10) Teaching, raising prices, and decreasing her painting output keeps Jill's income steady. (30:45) Bookkeeping details and how Jill knows she is profitable. (37:24) Why is simplifying so important in Jill's business — and life? (40:56) Insights from Jill's typical work day and what she's working toward now. (46:14)   Mentioned Jill Soukup Jill on Instagram Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale Ranchlands Later social media scheduling   Resources Complete transcript, images, and listener comments Artist Planning Sessions Free e-course: 31 People Who Can Help Sell Your Art Intro and outro music by Wildermiss   Quotes “As artists we ebb and flow in our process and what we're producing.” — Jill Soukup “This experience is teaching me to dig deeper and to see things that I wasn't seeing before.” — Jill Soukup “At that point I recognized that I was so overwhelmed. I wasn't making any decisions because I had too many decisions to make.” — Jill Soukup “At that moment I realized what really was important to me, and that all of the other things on my list were not even necessary.” — Jill Soukup “Everything I chose to do had to meet one of my three goals and it just simplified everything. And it was such a beautiful thing.” — Jill Soukup   About My Guest Jill Soukup was born in Buffalo, New York. Shortly thereafter, her family moved to Colorado, where she still resides. Jill's affinity for horses as a young girl resulted in countless drawings and studies of them, which made for a strong drawing foundation. As a teen, she started a pet-portrait business, acquired jobs painting murals, and designed logos for local organizations. Jill graduated from Colorado State University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Fine Art. There, she received awards for illustration and design and worked as an illustrator and designer for the university. She initially pursued a career in graphic design while continuing to paint part time. After 11 years as a designer, she made the switch to full-time painting. Her work continues to gain recognition as she receives awards, appears in national publications, and shows in important juried and one-woman exhibitions.   First posted: artbizsuccess.com/online-events-griffin-podcast Let's do this together: https://artbizsuccess.com/community Music by https://wildermiss.com

“As they [children] continue to grow, they keep building these little blocks on top of each one. And that's what enables them to be able to do these more complicated skills as they get older.” The Student Fitness Experts podcast is a very intentional venture that aims to create a playful movement to help students grow up with inner confidence and self-awareness and a healthy body and mind.  In Part One of the Fundamental Movement Skills Series, Karen and Farah explain fundamental movement skills and their importance in a child's growth. They explore how sibling relationships, exposure, and environment could play a role in shaping a child's movement skills and why, as parents and coaches, we need to familiarize ourselves with the three blocks of FMS in children. We also dig into understanding muscle memory building and how to help your kids in the process even if they're having a hard time fitting in! Tune in to integrate fundamental movement skills in your child's play curriculum and set them up for ultimate success! TimeStamps: [01:34]  What are some fundamental movement skills?  [02:43]  Why is it important to build fundamental movement skills at certain stages of life? [04:06]   How do sibling relationships positively impact a child's growth? [05:37]  What are the three blocks of fundamental movement skills? [10:12]  Familiarizing yourself with the fundamental movement skills [11:35]  Why is it important to build movement skills in children? [15:53] The age when muscle memory starts to get hardwired Quotes: “As they [children] continue to grow, they keep building these little blocks on top of each one. And that's what enables them to be able to do these more complicated skills as they get older.” “If we could teach kids how to move in all different directions, and then teach coaches the importance of why we should be doing this, then, maybe we wouldn't have so many injuries down the road.” “If you're familiar with these building blocks of these skills, and you're looking at rotation and coordination and balance, then you can take a step back, and you can say, does this child have those skills? Are they lacking in an even simpler way of moving? That's why they're struggling.” “If they're [fundamental movement skills] not properly developed, or mastered, there is a likelihood that they will have more trouble academically and behaviorally.” “Understanding these environmental factors, our vision or hearing or something like that can also be one of the issues. It is really helpful to be able to understand your students and what they need and be able to support them.” “They can learn how they're moving, understanding their body, how they're moving it through space, and then have that confidence to take on all these different skills. So that when you want to go into teaching them more specialized, be more specific, go into the complex skills.”

When you invest in the team of people you work with, it can make everything run smoother and even help grow your business. Today Matt and Garrett discuss what it means to build your team, grow your team, and invest in your people. You can do this monetarily by providing training and education for your employees, but you can also invest in them internally by building connections and taking the time to understand their goals and what they're hoping to accomplish. When you hire a new person, you're not just paying them to do a job - you're giving them an opportunity to achieve their hopes and dreams. Creating connections makes people excited to work with you, and want to go above and beyond to help the business succeed. Our hosts share their favorite examples of team-building rituals and activities that help colleagues relate on a deeper level, allow their personalities to shine through, and create an atmosphere of fun together. These experiences can also help people tap into skills they didn't even know were there. Matt and Garrett talk about having the “Magic Wand” conversation with your people, how truly knowing them can enhance your client experience as well, and why investing even a little bit of time and money into your team can go a long way and motivate top producers to stick around long-term. This isn't an expense - it's an investment. And if people perform better because they love being part of your team, that is absolutely an investment you want to double down on. Join the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theninjasellingpodcast, where you can ask questions, give advice, and connect with other Ninjas. If you have not been accepted to the group yet, please check your messages for a follow-up from Matt. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit NinjaSelling.com/events for more information about upcoming open installations.   Episode Highlights:  As the Ninja coaches and instructors have gotten together recently, they've been talking a lot about what it means to build your team, grow a team, and invest in your people It's important to invest in the team of people you work with because it helps everything work better and grow your business This might be your assistant, transaction coordinator, and vendors like photographers or contractors It's an important topic for people who are looking to build a team, and also for managing brokers/owners It's not enough to just pay people well You're not just hiring people to do a job, but you're also giving people an opportunity to achieve their hopes and dreams Matt loves to hear when agents hire someone new, and they feel excited to send them to a Ninja Installation so they can learn all the tools and systems they'll need for success Investing in people can show up in a lot of different ways - you can invest in tools and training, but also take the time to get to know them, build connection Examples of team building rituals at The Group (Susie Ewing's office in Fort Collins, Colorado), and Matt and Garrett's experience at a cooking class These activities help people connect on a deeper level, see each other's personalities, and create an atmosphere of fun together You need to look at these expenses as investments - if people perform better because they love being part of the team, that is absolutely something you want to double down on Take the mentality of creating relationships with your clients and apply that to your team Have the “Magic Wand” conversation with your people to help uncover their goals Knowing other agents and working together also ensures that your clients will be well taken care of if something comes up that may not be in your wheelhouse Invest in the mindset of your people (e.g., mindset of abundance) Invest in education within your business and beyond  (e.g., starting a book club) This creates a ripple effect in job performance and happiness Example of The Group helping employees with investments and setting them up for financial wealth Investing even a little bit of time and money goes a long way - it doesn't have to be expensive This goes for top producers as well - they may not need your help selling real estate, but are you investing energy into their other goals? You need to always ask yourself whether you are investing in your people to make their world, their job, their experience better and show that you care about them This will make your team want to work together and stick around long-term It's much better to invest in the people you have now than to continually hire new people   Quotes: “As we coach people, and as we work with them, we watch them bring team members and we watch them grow.” “Whether it's just an assistant, a transaction coordinator, or whatnot - even all of your vendors that you work with...photographers to contractors to home inspectors - all of these pieces, we need to invest in them. And we need to help grow because it helps everything work better.” “When I look at investing in your people, I look at the same way we look at our clients, when we're helping people buy and sell, we ask a lot of questions, we talk about what their dreams are, what they would like to accomplish. And that's missed out a lot when you look at companies and teams.” “You're not just hiring somebody to do a job. Yes, on paper, that's what it is...But you're also providing, as an employer, so to speak, an opportunity for this person to achieve their hopes and dreams.” “Investing can show up a lot of different ways.” “These are team building investments that take time and energy, there's some money involved. But it's that thing that brings that group closer together. It's what makes people fight to want to be in the Mulberry office, because it brings in a group of people that are all like-minded, having a good time, enjoying this business. And that's what you want.” “It was hysterical. Every coach walked out of that room saying this was an incredible way of seeing each other's personalities.” “That's the beauty with building a team, is when you do something like that, you're going to watch skills come out of people that you didn't realize were there, or they were stronger than what you thought, by creating that environment.” “If you have somebody who can perform better, because they love being a part of the team, that is an investment that we need to double down on.” “Making sure that you all understand who each other is really opens a lot of doors.” “This goes beyond job roles as well. If you're investing in the education, development of your assistant, of your team, members of your staff - if you're an owner, these things can have a ripple effect in terms of their performance and their happiness.” “When you're not giving in and investing, those people don't want to show up for work in the long run. They don't want to step up and go above and beyond, to go do something outside the box for the sake of the company… You can very clearly see a company where they have not invested in their people.” “As a business owner, take a look around at who your people are, pay attention to them and figure out - What is the best thing I can do to invest into them to make their world, their business, their career, whatever it is, better? You will have longer standing employees and partners in this business.” “There's a whole financial component to this, to the cost of hiring new people… It's way better to invest in the people that you have.” “Your ROI on the investment into your current people is going to be way bigger than finding new people.”   Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at    TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA   Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events  Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli   The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group

The Future Foundation of Orthodontics Episode #319 with Dr. Drew McDonald Orthodontics is more than just straightening teeth. And today's guest, Dr. Drew McDonald, explains how foundational knowledge of patients' issues can lead to more successful treatment and happier patients. Kirk Behrendt and Dr. McDonald talk about the interconnectedness of airway and joints in ortho and how interdisciplinary understanding can help patients long term. Don't be led astray by the esthetic side of things! For more on the importance of foundations, listen to Episode 319 of The Best Practices Show! Main Takeaways: Look under the surface — the foundation — in patients' issues. Airway and jaw joints influence structure, which leads patients into the ortho chair. Ortho is more than straightening patients' teeth. Don't get lost in the esthetic side of things. Straight, white teeth isn't the endgame. Understand who's in your chair so you can give them the best treatment. Quotes: “As an orthodontist, we see patients with teeth that don't fit together, teeth that are crowded, whatever it might be. But at the end of the day, when we start peeling back the layers, we've got to know where that came from. And what we're starting to understand, it seems like more and more every day, is that the airway side of things, the TMJ side of things, the growth and development, that those two factors, especially, really influence and create an orthodontic patient. Somebody with a bad bite and bad teeth, under the surface, there's an airway issue, or a joint issue, or both, a lot of the times.” (06:09—06:41) “If we understand the foundation of our patients from a joint standpoint, from an airway standpoint, from even cervical, spine things, and the bone around their teeth, then we know what's going to be successful and stable long term because we're addressing the under-the-surface things that got the patient into our chair.” (11:45—12:03) “The other nightmare of orthodontists is relapse. So, if we can understand the foundation of our patients and what got them, under the surface, into our orthodontic chair, then we set ourselves up for better success, stability, and ultimately, a happier patient.” (12:34—12:48) “Whenever I, quite honestly, wanted to be an orthodontist, I wasn't thinking about jaw joints or airway stuff. And some of that wasn't really a big part of what we were taught in school. And ultimately, I've gotten to know a lot of very influential people in my life who have taught me so much about the foundational side of joints, of airway. Dr. Mark Piper, he's a big role model of mine. Jim McKee, in terms of the joints. They're not orthodontists. Those dudes, they put something in my head that did not come from orthodontic residency. But as I went back to patients after seeing them talk, I go, ‘This is my everyday patient. All of these Class II patients that all have clicks and pops, that's no coincidence.'” (13:26—14:15) “The things that can lead orthodontists astray is that we start thinking about the cosmetic side, the esthetics, that that's all the endgame is for these patients.” (16:48—16:56) “I think it's easy in ortho, sadly, at this point in the game, to get led astray. And I will say, it's a frustration of mine to see — and I'm not saying anything negative of the people that you see all over certain social media stuff. I'm just saying we have a better story to tell. And I think that the story to tell is that we can do more than straight teeth. It's, we are the people most equipped to do more than straight teeth, and recognize it, and help people structurally.” (17:21—17:47) “You can't just diagnose something and tell somebody they need to do something. You have to be able to motivate them. And ultimately, you have to know why that person's in the chair too.” (19:50—20:00) “I really do think that our place in the world as orthodontists is going to be involved in multidisciplinary health-related things. And again, I know that the

Making Employee Experience Count with CEO, Jim RobinsonCGP Podcast Show Notes[00:02:48] What does employee experience mean to you?[00:07:58] How do you improve employee experience?[00:10:42] What role does technology play in the employee experience?[00:12:45] How do you keep an open dialogue with your team?[00:15:34] How do you make every moment count?[00:19:27] How do you empower your leaders?[00:21:57] What advice would you give other leaders in the facilities management world?Quotes:“As the owner and the leader of the company, sending random emails, texts, and phone calls on a weekly basis is something that's really important to me because I know everybody has a choice.” [00:04:38]“We don't manage people, we manage systems and the people manage those systems.” [00:08:13] “Success to me means that somebody is carrying on what I've taught them.” [00:21:06]“Making the team number one is the greatest thing you can do. It's a responsibility and a moral obligation.” [00:23:07]

Food addiction is typical after a betrayal. When we are misusing food, we are also betraying our own inner guidance. But Debbie Lichter, an expert on food addiction and embodiment, knows from experience that there is a way out of this hole.  In this episode, Debbie tackles the importance of knowing what is driving you towards food addiction and trusting your inner guidance system so that you can restore an internal sense of ease and comfort within yourself.   About Guest/Topic Debbie Lichter is the founder of Freedom Embodied Academy. Over the past decade, she has devoted herself to helping women worldwide overcome their food addiction and obsession and get their confidence back so that they can authentically shine their light.   She navigated her own path to freedom from food and drug addiction, codependency, severe anxiety, and self-doubt. Today, she uses her signature Congruence Code™ system to help women break free and stay free from their addictions so they can feel lighter, speak confidently, and be comfortable in their own skin. In This Episode Who is Debbie Lichter? [0:10] What is inner guidance? [1:56] What do we do when we always assume that people know better than us? [5:57] How do we remove ourselves from the guilt, binging, and obsessing cycle? [13:13] What does it feel like to be on course and off course when it comes to listening to your intuition? [17:49] What does trusting yourself with food look like? [25:24] …and many more Quotes “As long as you're focused on the food, it's a surface strategy. It's not actually addressing what's driving you to food in the first place. And the pathway of freedom from food addiction, food obsession, binging, you know… the pathway is to be able to address what's driving you to the food in the first place.”  [15:12] “The actions and behaviors are like leaves of the tree and what's driving those are your attitudes, those are the branches of the tree. What's driving those branches are the limiting beliefs and the delusions that are driving that. And the root is the fear.”  [16:11] “What shows up on our plates is a direct reflection of what we are wrestling with internally.” [22:14] “Freedom—where you only eat when you're hungry or you stop eating when you're full, where you feel intuitively guided by what to eat, where you can go to a social situation or a restaurant and be present with the people and not be stressing out about what you'll eat—this kind of freedom is absolutely possible for you.”  [31:04] “It starts with a willingness, a willingness to not know. A willingness to set aside everything you think you know about what you need, about how it is, about what you got. You know, just set it all aside and open yourself to consider, am I open to an entirely different approach?” [31:27] Resources Mentioned Food Addiction Self-Assessment Quiz PBT Podcasts Post Betrayal Syndrome Quiz PBT Institute Membership Community Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence and Happiness Trust Again Free Gift

In this episode, Tim Shurr is joined by Joshua Shafran in another full-packed training on knowing the warning signs that your unconscious mind is actively blocking you professionally. You will know why even the greatest entrepreneurs get stuck and learn strategies on how to overcome and purge certain beliefs that have been holding you back. Listen in now and grab a hold of all the precious nuggets shared in this incredible conversation.   Quotes: “As long as we keep looking outside ourselves for it, we're going to never find it.” - Tim Shurr “If there are lucky people out there in the world, why don't you just choose to be one of them?” - Tim Shur “All beliefs are limited. Belief is just the thought that you think again and again and again until you make it so... until you believe that it's true.” - Joshua Shafran “All beliefs are limited.” - Joshua Shafran    Mentions: https://www.facebook.com/TimShurr https://mesmerizingleadership.com/  https://powermindsetprogram.com   One Belief Away, by Tim Shurr and Dr. Joe Vitale obaOS Accelerated Mastery Fellowship Program info: https://showspath.com/obaos-mastery​   Show Notes: [00:30] Greetings and episode intro [03:17] The formula for why talented entrepreneurs get stuck [08:46] Practical illustration of the formula [13:30] Blaming ourselves and playing the comparison game [15:22] It's the mental malware [22:39] Self-validation and self-certainty [25:53] Allowing yourself to just do what you're really capable of [30:30] “It ain't no belief” [32:07] Issues becoming normal [36:07] Self-awareness can be a game-changer [40:33] You already have the tools to break free from the mental malware [45:36] It is how you diligently apply the tools to yourself and your specific situation [53:42] The malware never takes a day off  [1:00:33] All beliefs are limited [1:03:27] Find and recognize the limiting belief [1:04:10] Putting proper filters in place for all the programs out there [1:13:26] You're not like everybody else [1:16:07] There is a unique impact you can bring to someone who needs it [1:18:04] A quick tip to know if your malware is talking for you   Make Your Day Mesmerizing!  

Homeschool mama of 20 years and counting, Susan Seay brings practical wisdom to moms in the thick of home education and home management. She is a mentor, life coach, and international author and speaker.  QUOTES “As a family, we work together. We mess it up, we fix it together.” “Stop taking everything on as a badge or an expression of your worth as a mom.” “A bad moment does not make you a bad mom.”   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Website Mentor for Moms Podcast The Intentional Parent: Parenting on Purpose When Life Gets Busy   Watch this Episode on YouTube - SUBSCRIBE! https://youtu.be/G-YbuxoW_sg

Eric Glyman is the Founder and CEO @ Ramp, the only corporate card and spend management platform designed to help you spend less. To date, Eric has raised over $390M for the company from some of the best including Thrive, Stripe, Founders Fund, Coatue and Box Group to name a few. Prior to changing the game of spend management, Eric founded Paribus, the price-tracking app that raised seed funding from General Catalyst and Greylock, which was acquired by Capital One in 2016. In Today’s Episode with Eric Glyman You Will Learn: 1.) Entry to Startups: How Eric made his way into the world of startups with Paribus and how that journey and exit led to his founding the recently minted unicorn, Ramp? 2.) Decision-Making: How does Eric deal with moments of intense pressure as a leader? How does pressure impact Eric's decision-making quality? Through what framework does Eric evaluate his decision-making process today? Why does Eric believe operational velocity is so key to company success? How does Eric determine between being fast vs spending real time on something? 3.) Funding Rounds: Why does Eric believe that "funding rounds are science experiments"? What should founders look to prove or disprove with each round? Why does Eric believe "you should never take the highest price"? What are the downsides? How does it impact employee stock options? Does it change investor sentiment? How does it change customer acquisition through referrals? 4.) The Rise of Crossover Funds: What does Eric make of the rise of crossover funds? In what way does their value differ to the value provided by traditional VCs? How does their communication style differ compared to traditional VCs? Does Eric worry about the signalling risk of having crossover funds invested early? Does Eric believe they will change the landscape of venture? 5.) Board Management: How does Eric analyse his style of board management today? How has it changed over time? Where does Eric believe many founders go wrong when it comes to board management? How can boards be used to bring together the wider team and company? What documents does Eric always prepare for the board? Item’s Mentioned In Today’s Episode with Eric Glyman Eric’s Favourite Book: John Wooden: The Legendary UCLA Coach's Top 20 Quotes As always you can follow Harry and The Twenty Minute VC on Twitter here!

Listen, can we stop with the Stepping? Steppin out … Step Parents … Step Children. I am a firm believer that when you bring a family together the word Step should not be in your vocabulary at all. But how about this, MEN stop with the jumping from women to women. Gosh it is tiring, do you know that? Just think about the future. Think about your children’s wedding. The seating arrangement is a nightmare. Okay let’s talk about your funeral, which wife will be declared...sigh I can’t deal. Just stop Stepping lol. On a serious note, this conversation is about a multi racial family and a blended family. Lot’s of lessons. Vanessa Ungapembe is the first born in a family of seven. She is an honors Law Degree graduate with an aspiration  to contribute to the economic growth of Malawi by addressing some social economic challenges from household level, i.e. providing mothers a rare opportunity of nursing their children in safe ‘free’ daycares as they go through a series of trainings that will make them more competitive in the job market. As a first born, she delved into the leadership role at a young age which birthed her passion and interest in ‘people.’ Vanessa’s sustained refusal to the status quo earned her a place as a Malawi-Representative with the Mi-Lead fellowship program where she interacted with the likes of Kwame Nkrumah and the late Mia Angelo. She is also a YALI fellow and believes that “Good leadership is, among other things,  understanding that change is a tool that aids us in bringing life to the things we ‘perceive’ dead rather than that which buries them further in the ground.”   Quotes "As you get older you understand the dynamics but it doesn't make it easier" "Enjoy it, rather than Endure it"   KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Birth of a Mother: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModeysqzMiH9BhYBlp6jMR6gL_Jp8TWfrB   BYOB - Be Your Own Bae: tps://forms.gle/oBfq1cCyF4dZVhaz8    AWV Networking Virtual Mixer: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuopjstE9Go7--1WJ_a83VYGNt7o3a7   Socials: www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign www.facebook.com/chulubydesign    Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/708489836426989    Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/

Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talked with serial entrepreneur David Jay.  David is a self-proclaimed startup junkie, and he's here to talk about his latest venture: Warm Welcome.  Adding video to your professional image through your email signature, business card, and website is a great way to stand out from the crowd, and Warm Welcome is here to help.  Caleb, Jeff, Matthew, and David chat about the impact of video, the pros and cons of venture capital, moving from Oregan to Florida, and the importance of quality time with the family.  Thanks for tuning in!   Shownotes (1:16) Introducing David Jay and Warm Welcome (10:40) What happens with audio platforms like Clubhouse? (12:20) Venture capital (16:55) Using video to stick out from the crowd (25:15) Moving across the country (27:47) What does success look like for David? (30:48) Advice for the younger self (32:38) Wrap up   Links Caleb Talley Jeff Amerine Matthew Ward David Jay  Warm Welcome     Quotes “As the market matures, it needs more than just a tactical solution to the problem, it needs a strategic solution to the problem.  And that's where we said, we want to personalize every touch point on the customer journey.” (8:08)   “People used to think that video had to be produced and polished and perfect, and what we found this year is that people actually don't want that most of the time.  They want it to be personal, and they want it to be engaging, because it's real and authentic, not because it's produced and perfect.” (17:18) “When you put a video bubble on your website, or you send out a video email to your customers, and you say, ‘hey we'd love to hear from you' because it gives an opportunity to share their problem with you.  And then, if you take the time to answer those questions, it shows that you care and that you have something to offer back.”  (20:13)

Accountability, small goals, and thought work are the keys to long-term success. It all starts with the thought piece. Dr. Harita Raja joins me to talk about her mind-body transformation and how life opened up for her in the last year.   Key Takeaways Putting yourself first is not selfish. Setting realistic expectations and goals is the key to sustainable results. Finding an accountability group can dramatically increase your chances of success.   About Dr. Harita Raja Harita Raja, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in women's mental health.  Dr. Raja founded Bethesda Women's Mental Health to provide women with a place to obtain compassionate and knowledgeable psychiatric care. She works closely with her patients, their loved ones, and their providers to find the best treatment plan.  Dr. Raja received her medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. She completed her psychiatry residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, in Washington, DC.  Dr. Raja has published numerous articles and a book chapter about women’s mental health.  She has also presented her work at various local and national psychiatric meetings.  She is a member of the D.C. Women’s Mental Health Consortium.  Dr. Raja is dedicated to educating women and the community about women's mental health and the options for treatment using a holistic perspective.   Get a Life Coach who Gets It Dr. Harita Raja shares how she spends her days helping women as a psychologist, but she neglected her own health and well-being. It was only at the start of lockdown that she realized she had to make substantial changes to her own health. One of the biggest factors Harita took into consideration when looking for a life coach was someone who would understand her lifestyle. That sense of understanding is especially important for physicians, as we have such a demanding life, combined with a tendency to be high-functioning. The first area we started looking at was Harita’s thoughts. Your thought model has a dramatic impact on every aspect of your health. That’s why it’s essential to get your thoughts on track before considering any physical transformation.   Group Coaching and Accountability is Key In fact, for Harita, it was about four months of thought work before we started working on her physical transformation by adding strength training.  Being in a group setting helped Harita with this transition as well. That safety zone where we could share our vulnerabilities honestly is such an essential part of a healthy relationship with yourself. Harita explains why setting realistic goals and expectations is so vital to any kind of health transformation. Setting these smaller goals makes your bigger transformations much more possible, as you get excited about the smaller successes you’re making.   Homework for Women Physicians Are you hesitant to make any kind of health transformation? What’s one thing holding you back? Let me know in the comments on the episode page.   In This Episode  Why your life coach should understand where you’re coming from [5:30] Where a good place to start with life coaching is [9:00] What the purpose of vulnerability is [10:30] How long it might take you before you start focusing on your physical composition [12:30] What power there is in realistic expectations [20:30] How accountability groups can impact your health and wellness journey [24:00]   Quotes “As women, and many men, we are so high functioning as physicians, so it might not show that we’re not doing well on the outside.” [7:45] “I think after about four months, I could really look at the strength training and my health as just being something that was important for me. But I couldn’t do that until then.” [13:09] “It’s finding that confidence in us first because that’s where it starts. It’s all in our thoughts. Anyone can do this, it’s just a matter of believing in ourselves.” [21:21]   Resources Mentioned Check out the full episode page here Find Out More About the Transform Program Find Life Coaching for Women Physicians Online Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on Facebook | Instagram  Subscribe to Life Coaching for Women Physicians on Apple Podcasts Podcast production by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes Episode 51: Dr. Daisy Ramirez-Estrada On Learning to Prioritize Self Care Episode 50: Dr. Lindsey Davis on Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Episode 49: Dr. Andrea Strathman On Achieving Sustainable Results

As we enter into a period of deep transformation and shift, I urge you to allow yourself the space to receive. We all have the ability to choose our own highest possible timeline. You are held, supported, and guided by an infinite Universe - will you lean into trust? About Choosing the Highest Possible Timeline After the last two months of surrendering to the need to just be present and in my energy and feelings, I’m finally feeling like the end is in sight. January and February were energetically draining, but are we surprised? Lightworkers are experiencing so many upgrades, of course, it’s going to feel exhausting. Astrologically speaking, we’re entering a period of forward propulsion. The planetary placements and alignments show that this month, we all have the ability and space to shift into our highest possible timelines. What does this look like? Quantum shifts and transformations that you’ve maybe thought about before (or maybe not) that you feel called to drastically shift right now. It could be leaving your job to go full-time in your business, leaving a long-term relationship, or changing any other number of aspects of your life. The Universe is there to support you through these huge shifts. This month, focus on trusting these sudden shifts and changes you want to make. Surrender to the shifting energy because the Universe and your guides really do know best. Finally, I urge you to allow yourself to receive. Receive these gifts, shifts, changes, and all of the upgrades that are possible in your life. There are divine beings whose role is to guide and help you onto your highest timeline. Let’s surrender and trust. What is your next quantum move? Do you believe you are worthy of receiving it? Are you brave enough and bold enough to make drastic changes if you feel the urge to do so? Let me know in the comments, lovely! In This Episode How the astrological placements show that we’re all shifting into our highest possible timelines [3:00] What the process of transformation might look like [5:30] What these big changes might look like [7:00] What happens when trust the sudden shifts and changes the Universe is proving you [10:30] What happens when you allow yourself to receive [15:00] Quotes “As with anything, when we rise, when we accelerate, when we move forwards, when we grow, when we expand - with that comes change. And within that space of change comes a shedding of old skin: a releasing, a purging, and a letting go.” [5:07] “The Universe is really asking for you to trust, to allow, to surrender, to flow with the energy. When you allow yourself to flow with the energy, you allow light to reveal itself to you in ways greater than you could ever have imagined.” [8:44] “Remember that these higher divine beings who assist us with our evolution and our ascension know more than we do about what our highest good is. If they’re dropping insight, signs, and synchronicities to you, trust that they know what is in the higher plan for you. Trust and know that they are there supporting you every single step of the way, loving you, giving you everything you need to keep moving forward one step at a time.” [12:52] Resources Mentioned Join The Soul Savvy Collective Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulsavvytribe) Find Sarah Flynn Online (https://sarahjflynn.com/) Follow Sarah Flynn on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sarahxflynn/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sarahflynncoaching) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vmQ8rg-xfhHBLvqJ8qzcA) If you liked this episode, please check out some others: Episode 26: Accelerating your Soul Growth in 2021 (https://sarahjflynn.com/episode-26-accelerating-your-soul-growth-in-2021/) Episode 27: Overcoming Fears Around Spiritual Expansion (https://sarahjflynn.com/episode-27-overcoming-fears-around-spiritual-expansion/) Episode 32: Permission to ‘Just Be’ (https://sarahjflynn.com/episode-32-permission-to-just-be/)

Recent upleveling of the Liebusters business model incentivizes working through the course progression to become certified Liebusters. PLUS, there is now an option to go beyond personal freedom to break organizations, businesses, events or situations free through the Liebusting process.TOPICS:- Liebusters mission: Get free. Stay free. Set free.- Use Liebusters as a tool for your personal life and in your business- Have a business model that puts you and your clients on the same page- Scalable enough and Sustainable: Money, leaders, and promotion- Sustainable and Scalable: Growth, professional opportunities, to be part of a move of God - 5 courses to grow from, 131 teaching videos, 160 lessons- You want to invest in yourself- Money is designed to be a measurement of value- Lie Bust individuals, groups, businesses, past events, places, corporations- Move your mess to a message, message to business, business to profit- A group Liebust binds people together in shared experience- Revelation brings transformation, and transformation brings empowermentGOLD NUGGETS:1) Once people feel loved, accepted, and connected they can live out their purpose, value, and thrive in their own personal lives and in their businesses as well. 2) People need to see this as an investment, it's not only an investment in their own freedom, but in the freedom of their family, friends and clients they can use the tool with. It's also a business opportunity and a professional tool they can add to their toolbox. 3) Focus on value. The mindset issue is that money is designed to be a measurement of value. When people don't look at the value, and they just look at the cost, it reveals a poverty mindset. 4) People can move at their own speed through the Liebusters course or the whole series of courses. Everyone's on their own journey, and at a different place, so the courses are set up where you can ascend through the different courses at the speed you desire.QUOTES:- As you become more equipped, you will have a greater value.- People want to be part of a move of God and feel that they are part of something bigger than ourselves. - Humanity's greatest pain is fear, rejection, and isolation. Humanity's greatest need is love, acceptance, and connection. - When you change your game, you change your gang.- As I live as a Son of the Heavenly King, I'll create value, and that value will have currency. LINKS:- Get the GLO course FREE: http://2222.Family- Have Jonathan or Helena Liebust you: http://Liebusters.global - Have Bralynn Liebust you: http://SpiritCenteredBusiness.com/healing- Join the Experience Liebusters FB Group: http://facebook.com/groups/ExperienceLiebusters- Join the SCB Tribe: http://facebook.com/groups/scbtribe- Design your Leveraged, Scalable & Sustainable business model that brings Transformation in the world. Schedule a FREE Discovery call with Bralynn:http://Bralynn.appointlet.com/s/discovery

There was a time I tried promoting my studio with Facebook ads. It didn’t end up working out. I suppose there was a lot I didn’t know at the time that would have made the difference. But why would a video studio want to consider Facebook ads or ads of any kind? Today’s guest will answer that question and tell you how to do it the right way. Key Takeaways The best lead magnets will position you as a guide who will serve your clients however you’re able to while also letting them know that you may not be the best fit for everybody. Don’t make ads too early on. First, identify your sales process and how you convert leads into paying customers. Then you can create ads that use the successful process that you’ve already established. About Michele Caruana Michele Caruana is a corporate marketing professional, turned local business owner, turned online entrepreneur. As someone who was stuck on the marketing-hamster-wheel for years in marketing her own business, her passion is now helping other local business owners simplify and streamline their strategies so they can get new sales, bookings, and clients while they spend their time doing what they love in their business. Simple is Best for Your Sales Process Michele explains how simplifying your sales process is crucial to its success. There’s so much to distract you from the work you love to do. That’s why having an established straight-forward process to take people on a journey from a prospective customer to a satisfied paying client will allow you to spend your energy on the parts of your business you enjoy the most.  Creating content that your ideal client wants and needs puts you in the front of their mind when they’re ready to spend money. Your ads will work best when they keep you first in your customer’s thoughts when they think about who they need. But this takes research and preparation. Michele tells us just what to consider when beginning this important process. Making Ads the Right Way Once you find your process to convert calls into sales and put it in place, Facebook ads can be used to further amplify that process. Michele explains why getting into ads too early is a waste of time and money. Before you create and pay for ads, you need to know how you best land paying clients. Once that’s known and established, your ads can streamline this process by steering people to the resources you know work. What’s your experience with Facebook ads? How has your sales process changed over time? Tell me what works and what doesn’t in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode: The importance of simplifying your marketing process [6:10] What to do before you ever reach out to clients [11:16] Why making referrals can sometimes be better than the work itself [18:10] Getting clients excited to work with you from the start [27:25] What to avoid when running ads for your business [34:24] Tips for engaging with potential clients through Facebook ads [39:00]   Quotes “As someone who works in a niche business, it’s just as important to attract your ideal customers as it is to repel people who you can’t do your best work for.” [16:02] “When someone first steps into your email list, that’s when they’re hottest. That’s when they’re most interested and most easily moved towards a sale or booking. Having even just a few emails to start with and then adding more as time goes on is so important when it comes to simplifying everything.” [31:43] “What I recommend is finding that perfect way to collect someone’s contact information - really honing in on that nurture-sequence - making sure your process is going to result in bookings. That’s when you need to spend money - when you know that it’s already working.” [35:14] “Even if you feel like you are wasting money with Facebook ads, they really come down to testing, tweaking, and optimizing. It is a learning process.” [42:51]   Links: Get access to the free Client Budget Workshop Join the Onward Summit Waitlist Core Storyblocks Find Michele Caruana online Follow Michele on Instagram | Youtube Get Michele’s Free Facebook & Instagram Ad Guide The Marketing Junkie Podcast   Additional Links: Check out the full show notes page Do you have something to share on this podcast? Fill out this form here. Be sure to take the Studio Sherpas survey for a chance to win some incredible prizes (if we do say so ourselves!) Stay up to date with everything we're doing at Studio Sherpas Tune in to our weekly Facebook Lives Follow Studio Sherpas on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram If you haven't already, we'd love it if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!

General Dentistry & Sleep: How They Go Together Episode #274 with Dr. Erin Elliott Snoring is a problem that almost everyone denies having. In fact, most people don't realize they do it, or how potentially life-threatening it can be! Today, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Erin Elliott, who warns that sleep apnea is no longer an “old, fat man's disease.” It can affect people of all ages, shapes, and sizes — even children — and it can go undiagnosed for years. So, how can dentists help? To learn how and why you should implement sleep apnea treatment into your dental practice, listen to Episode 274 of The Best Practices Show! Main Takeaways: Dentists are on the front lines for people's health. Sleep is important for overall health and wellness. Learn to screen for and treat sleep apnea. Medical insurance will pay for oral appliances. Help patients realize they need help. It will increase compliance! But don't be too pushy. Quotes: “As soon as I see someone's anatomy, I'm like, ‘You have sleep apnea,' because it's not an old, fat man's disease. And unfortunately, in America, that's how people look at it, is an old, fat man's disease. And I treat young, petite people, healthy people, all the time.” (09:33—09:49) “It's not voodoo. Oxygen is not anything crazy to get to this kid. Sleep is not crazy to want to achieve. So, I don't understand why there's so much resistance. (10:50—11:02) “The myth is that medical insurance doesn't pay for oral appliances. They do if you have the right documentation. The other myth is that they don't pay well — which is often true . . . And the third thing is that you can't do sleep without medical insurance.” (18:30—19:01) “We get people to sign up for aligners every day. Comprehensive care, cash fee, insurance doesn't help, $5,000 to $6,000. Why aren't we able to present an oral appliance that could improve the quality of their life and even extend their life for $2,500 and get them to accept treatment? And it's because people are so reliant on medical insurance . . . That's the first question they ask. They don't care about my certifications and initials after my name. Their first question is, ‘How much is it? Do you bill medical?'” (19:20—20:01) “It's the primary care, the nurse practitioners, endocrinologists, psychiatrists, marriage counselors — there are so many people that are in the trenches with people that need help — chiropractors, naturopaths. So many people need our help, and these people are exposed to them and interact with them every day. They just don't look for it and don't know what to look for. And there's some fear in the medical world because they don't know enough about the appliance. So, then, they just don't bring it up.” (23:14—23:47) “Where the medical world really misses is connecting with the patient, finding their pain points and helping them realize they need help. You'll get far more compliance when they understand the disease that we're trying to treat.” (27:52—28:07) “So many orthodontists think, ‘Oh, no. We'll just wait till they're 12.' Let's just wait till they're done growing and their sutures are sealed, and they've been sick this whole time. Why are we not expanding and intervening in growing jaws earlier? That, I'll never understand.” (30:47—31:02) “There are so many things in the way that our lifestyle of convenience exacerbates inflammation, tonsil enlargement and obligatory mouth breathing, no filtration of bacteria, ear infections. It's just a bad downward cycle, because once those tonsils are so large and they can't breathe through their nose, there's no chance to catch up.” (33:11—33:36) “Complexity is the enemy of implementation.” (45:26—45:29) Snippets: Dr. Elliott's background. (03:30—08:02) Why sleep apnea is a big topic in dentistry. (08:28—09:49) Children are often undiagnosed. (10:30—12:10) How to monetize this. (12:41—13:46) How general dentistry and sleep work together. (14:07—14:50) Having a “sleep champion” in the...

Does God care about what we wear? Why do theological discussions around fashion and clothing seem to always center around the modesty issue? Is there more to the conversation than that? On this episode of Christian Curious, Dr. Halee Gray Scott and Hannah Grieser talk with Dr. Robert Covolo, author of ‘Fashion Theology.'Robert Covolo is the Director of the Pastoral Residency Center, Christ Church Sierra Madre. He has a doctorate in theology and culture from Fuller Theological Seminary and Dogmatics and Ecumenics from a university in Amsterdam. He discusses the history of the global fashion movement, the ethics of dress, fashion as an act of hospitality and cultural engagement, and more.Questions:“Fashion Theology” seems to be a new and niche area. What inspired you to address the theology of fashion?What is fashion? How does fashion shape the world?The African theologian Augustine wrote that we belong to a heavenly city and also an earthly city. As we are members of the earthly city, within a unique culture, does God care about clothes? Why or why not?In your book, you mention several male Christian thinkers who, throughout history, have tried to decide what was and wasn't acceptable for Christian women to wear. One of Augustine's central questions about fashion theology was “whether women sin mortally in excessive adornment.”a. Why do you think people have felt (and still feel) the need to make these judgment calls?b. How can a sound fashion theology help navigate possible sexism when in regards to deciphering how 'good' Christians should dress?Fashion costs money. Typically, the more trendy fashion is the more expensive it is. Some Christians might argue that we need to spend our money on other things. What would you say to people who are hesitant to spend money on clothes due to a conflict of spending money on other people or generosity?You worked as an associate young adult pastor for 12 years. What implications would you say that fashion theology has for young adults?Quotes:“As a theologian, I believe Jesus is Lord of everything. That means Jesus has something to do with everything. I wanted to understand what Jesus had to do with fashion.”“We are living in a fashion system. We are all living with this rapid interplay of dress. We look at our clothing as a palette in which we can express ourselves.”“Art is integrated into your life through fashion”“Culture is really what we make of creation.”“When I read scripture, culture isn't really something that comes from the fall— it comes from God.”“The thing that really struck me as I did this research and traced all these different Christian thinkers is how much they had to say about fashion. It was quite shocking that they took dress so incredibly seriously.”“Until you look for it, you don't see it.”“Celebrate life— embrace every day as a gift from God! Part of that is dressing well.”Scripture to Press into:Proverbs 31, Genesis 1:26-27, Ecclesiastes 9:7-10Extra Resources:Culture Making by Andy Crouch: https://www.ivpress.com/culture-makingFashion Theology by Dr. Robert Covolo: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KGWG36P/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Rainbows for the Fallen World: Aesthetic Life and Artistic Task by Calvin Seerveld https://www.amazon.com/Rainbows-Fallen-World-Aesthetic-Artistic/dp/0919071007

Ugly Sweaters (For COVID), Christmas Songs, Hansen Hotline, Christmas Date Alternative, Brant’s 3 Things, IKEA Christmas Game, Christmas Villages, Little House On The Prairie Reboot, Holiday Spending, Last Minute Gifts, Christmas Accordion Challenge Cocoa-Cola, Joseph; Quotes: “As far as the curse is found the King is here.” “The very finest pajama pants in all of middle earth.” “We only really know about Herod because of Jesus.” “Somehow humans are always trying to avoid the authority of God.”

As the end of 2020 nears, Matana reflects back on the changes, growth and hurdles that we've seen and learned from. Inspired from the positive moments, we focus on the power of resilience and our commitment to keeping this attribute a constant thread in the fabric that weaves us. The year was filled with unstoppable curves in the road of our normal and regular and we've all had to adapt and not be brought down. Refocusing our mantra to, "And that's ok", is a message learned from Ari's mentor, and Matana recognizes the power of this message, as a tool of flexibility to getting through moments that we thought impossible. Critical decisions at times of challenge define our durability and the stuff of what we are made of and 2020 brought us face to face with our challenges. Rigidity doesn't serve us well during crisis and in this episode, we review the beauty of mindset keeping us on the straight track to positive mental health. As we all know, sharing can help others. We are here to support each other and to learn from each other. In mental health, Together is better. If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! ————————————————————————— As we enter the holiday season, Matana rediscovers her year, recounting the blessing of having experienced a year devoted to gratitude. She highlights how she chose to be in the moments that are phenomenal, chose to highlight the gratitude moments and chose to live with an open, grateful heart. She shares how we can all invite miracles to our lives by focusing on the constant practice of gratitude, and coming to peace with things that didn’t go our way. 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Those of us with a YouTube channel know this frustration. You put in a ton of work into creating amazing content, but no one sees it. It may be because of your naming strategy, scheduling, title, image, or something else entirely. With so much to keep in mind, wouldn’t it be nice to have the right information on your side? Key Takeaways Even if you’re busy with client work, find the time to shoot your own content. By showing people the behind-the-scenes of what you do, you are naturally and easily promoting your business. For best live streaming results, focus on having good audio by investing in a quality mic. Have a plan in place in case things go wrong, like losing a signal or connection. Investing in the right equipment will help ensure that everything goes smoothly once you go live. About Rob Balasabas Rob is a partnership growth manager at TubeBuddy. He is an active content creator on his own Linkedin, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook channels. Rob works hard sharing a lot of video and content creation strategies, live streaming tips, as well as software and tool reviews. Getting Noticed to Promote Your Business on YouTube This week, Rob explains many of the ins and outs of getting seen on YouTube and other platforms.  Even if it doesn’t feel like it, there are countless opportunities to make content to promote your business. It doesn't have to be much. Even a short explainer video or live stream goes a long way. By putting a little time away each week to make your own content and do your own marketing you’ll stay relevant and discover new leads. The Power of Livestreaming Rob and I dive deep into the new role of live streaming in today’s world of video. Just about every social media platform has this feature and it presents many opportunities to promote your business. Rob describes how live streaming is allowing creators to stay regularly engaged with their audiences. From weekly live shows to course creation, live streaming can build communities and grow an audience. As such a simple yet effective tool, live streaming is something any content creator should consider. What could you live stream on video today? How can that help you engage with an audience? How can you use YouTube to regularly engage with your audience? Leave a comment on the episode page!   In This Episode: Best practices for starting and growing your own YouTube channel [4:10] How collaboration with experts leads to more opportunities [13:10] Advice for the new role of live streaming [17:57] The best gear for live streaming [27:10] How to effectively schedule your uploads to YouTube [30:56] The most underrated feature on YouTube [34:00] Building a community rather than digging for clients [37:51]   Quotes “As creatives, you need to treat your business as your best client.” [7:43] “The main thing is your audio when it comes to live streaming. If you’re limited on budget, I always suggest investing in a mic first because people need to hear you even if they can’t see you very well.” [27:56] “You want to put out as much content as you can so that you can build up your portfolio so that YouTube has some things to share and suggest to potential viewers.” [31:59] “Don’t use it as a commercial….People don’t want to be sold. They want to be taught. Answer their questions. That’s what people are searching for on YouTube; they’re searching questions.” [36:00]   Links: Get Access to the Free Budget Workshop Storyblocks Core Follow Rob Balasabas on YouTube | Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook   Additional Links: Check out the full show notes page Do you have something to share on this podcast? Fill out this form here. Be sure to take the Studio Sherpas survey for a chance to win some incredible prizes (if we do say so ourselves!) Stay up to date with everything we're doing at Studio Sherpas Tune in to our weekly Facebook Lives Follow Studio Sherpas on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram If you haven't already, we'd love it if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!

Connecting with your nutrition is one of the most important things you can do when you’re trying to grow your spiritual development. I’m joined by holistic health and life coach, Heidi Hauer, to talk about how she holistically helps her clients build sustainable, long-term health and soul practices. About Heidi Hauer Heidi Hauer is a holistic health and life coach for career-minded women who are ready to own their purpose, find that infamous work-life integration, and reach deeper levels of satisfaction, in and outside of work. She hosts ‘The Heidi Hauer Podcast’ and is a blogger and speaker. Her first book ‘The Queendom Within – a guide to rewriting your fairy tale and creating your own happily ever after’ will be available from early 2021. She lived and worked in Vienna, London, Brussels, and is currently based in Zurich. Heidi guides women to embrace health, happiness and true fulfilment as they strive towards professional success. With qualifications in nutrition and coaching combined with nearly 20 years’ experience in the corporate world, Heidi helps her clients to unlock the clarity, vision and self-awareness required to prioritise their needs and dreams across their life, career and relationships. The starting point? It all begins with the relationship we have with food - what, how and when we eat. About Prioritising Holistic Health & Nutrition for Soul Purpose Success Heidi Hauer joins me today to talk about the intersection of your physical health your spiritual health. She lets us know why it’s essential we have a strong understanding and balance with our nutritional health before we can commit to walking a spiritual path. Heidi even explains how a poor diet can even hold you back from fully connecting to your intuition. It really is true what they say; a nutritionally sound body is the key to absolutely everything! Heidi shares what brought her into nutritional health coaching. We’ve spoken about this before on the podcast, but being so much in our masculine energy and living that, ‘go go go’ life all the time is detrimental to all aspects of our health. You don’t need to go full speed ahead all the time, lovely. Slow down and enjoy this journey life is taking you on. For Heidi, she learned to prioritise relaxation into her days. When she did this, coupled with a focus on healthy eating and proper nutrition, she felt more aligned and connected with her spiritual gifts. Heidi shares some of her best and most practical steps for aligning with your body and reconnecting with your intuition. She recommends starting with your diet, especially figuring out what foods do and don’t agree with your body. Are there any foods that don’t feel good to your body when you eat them? How lovely was this episode!? Let me know in the comments, lovely! In This Episode Why the first aspect of your spiritual health to focus on is your nutritional health [7:15] How your diet can hold you back from a connection to your intuition [11:20] What happens when you realise you don’t need to go full speed ahead all the time [17:30] How you can build relaxation into your every day [23:00] How you can better tap into your intuition and know what you need to do for your body [25:45] Quotes “As much as we define ourselves by our thoughts and our emotions, the one thing that makes us experience all of that and really be in this world, is our body.” [3:41] “If you are very much in your mind and that’s somehow the problem, then you also need to get to where the problem is. If you want to move from your mind into your body, then you need to start in your mind. That is understanding, first, what the problem actually is and why eating healthy is actually a good thing.” [16:13] “If it were all about the spiritual experience, then you wouldn’t have been carnated. You wouldn’t be here. Why would you choose to have a body in the first place? Because here, you can make things happen. Here you can change things. This is the material world where it’s a different game, somehow, than only to be in the spiritual realm.” [32:28] Resources Mentioned Join Heidi Hauer’s Free Online Community (https://www.heidihauer.com/community) Buy The Queendom Within by Heidi Hauer at Waterstones (https://bit.ly/34G7KzY) Get a 3 session deep dive package for £333 instead of £630 when you mention the Rise of the Savvy Souls podcast Listen to The Heidi Hauer Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-heidi-hauer-podcast/id1501745114) Find Heidi Hauer Online (https://www.heidihauer.com/) Follow Heidi Hauer on Instagram (https://instagram.com/heidi.hauer) | Facebook (https://facebook.com/heidihauerhealthcoaching) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihauer/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/heidihauer) Join The Soul Savvy Collective Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulsavvytribe) Find Sarah Flynn Online (https://sarahjflynn.com/) Follow Sarah Flynn on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sarahxflynn/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sarahflynncoaching) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vmQ8rg-xfhHBLvqJ8qzcA) If you liked this episode, please check out some others: Episode 14: Making Space for New Levels of Expansion (https://sarahjflynn.com/episode-14-making-space-for-new-levels-of-expansion/) Episode 15: How to Connect to Your Intuition in 4 Steps (https://sarahjflynn.com/episode-15-how-to-connect-to-your-intuition-in-4-steps/) Episode 9: 4 Root Causes of Wounded Feminine Energy (https://sarahjflynn.com/episode-9-4-root-causes-of-wounded-feminine-energy/) Special Guest: Heidi Hauer.

Don’t worry — I’m not about to become another true crime podcast. Conspiracy theories and tragic news stories are almost a form of entertainment in today’s society. And in this episode, I want to dissect how giving our attention to things like conspiracy theories can impact our energy and prevent us from living a life on purpose. In this episode, you will hear: Why you should be aware of the type of information you consume and how it makes you feel How to be a good steward of your attention and energy What it means to live your life on purpose and how negative things like conspiracy theories can distract you from that Why searching for darkness and corruption is a waste of your life force (and what to focus on instead) The beautiful magic that happens when we process our own pain and learn to have compassion for ourselves Coaching Questions & Thoughts:   How does reading the news or following conspiracy theories make you feel? In what ways are you allowing negative information to take up your time and energy? How can you set filters around the information you allow in? What are some of the ways you can better protect your energy? What are you giving your attention to? Quotes: “As the leader of your life, it's very important for you to be careful about the information you are consuming.” - Shereen Thor “If you’re living your life on purpose, you’re not going to go searching for darkness and corruption.” - Shereen Thor “We need to quiet the noise of life in order to tune into our soul’s unique path, contribution and purpose.” - Shereen Thor ”What you give attention to and what you give energy to will grow.” - Shereen Thor Resources: Stop keeping up with the Jones’ and learn all the science-based tips I learned from Yale on what actually makes us happy! Download the free happiness cheat sheet at: www.awakentherebel.com.

This episode features an interview with Heidi Melin, CMO of Workfront. Heidi has held the position of CMO 6 times over an impressive two-decade career of developing and executing marketing strategies that drive growth. On this episode, Heidi illustrates her approach to pivoting Workfront’s marketing strategies in response to the paradigm shift that companies are experiencing in 2020, and she explains why you need to be viewing your marketing dollars as an investment, not just an expense.Key TakeawaysWe’re undergoing a paradigm shift driven by COVID and the rise of the millennial B2B consumer that is completely changing how companies buy software.Companies can differentiate themselves by deeply understanding how buyers engage with their brand, and then utilizing those insights throughout the selling process.Account-based marketing isn’t enough; the strategy must be hyper-targeted across marketing and sales.Quotes“As marketers, if we have learned anything over the course of the last few months, it's that we have to be able to adapt much more quickly in order to be successful. All the things that we knew were effective are changing and they're changing immediately. So how do we adjust and continue to drive demand to support the pipeline that's required for our selling organization?”“One of the most important things that we have learned out of the pivot in response to COVID is that the entire business process needs to change, not just a marketing tactic here or there. It's a paradigm shift that we're going through right now that is not only going to change our marketing programs and tactics, but it's going to change how organizations buy enterprise software.”“I think in terms of what channels give us the ability to be very focused and targeted in our investments. We're prioritizing those channels that allow us to more accurately target our target accounts. We have the tools today to be very specific about who our messages go to. Leveraging those tools becomes really important, because our spend levels aren't necessarily going up, but the pressure on marketing teams to deliver engagement and demand is going up.”“I always talk about marketing as an investment versus an expense. If we want to make sure that each one of those dollars is used to its fullest impact, we want to make sure we get to the people that have the highest likelihood to buy from us.”“I very seldom use the term ABM because it's been overused and over promoted. Isn't ABM just a category of software that allows us to deliver on the premise of marketing that's always been there? ABM technology provided the ability for us as marketers to do what we've always said we should be doing, which is targeting the right people with our message.”SponsorDemand Gen Visionaries is brought to you by Qualified.com, the #1 Conversational Marketing platform for companies that use Salesforce and the secret weapon for Demand Gen pros. The world's leading enterprise brands trust Qualified to instantly meet with buyers, right on their website, and maximize sales pipeline. Visit Qualified.com to learn more.

Are you an advocate for your puppy or young dog? When dogs are young, they are very impressionable. An unfortunate event or situation has the potential to impact the rest of their lives. Exposure to an aggressive dog can make a young puppy nervous around other dogs as they get older. A bad experience with a vehicle can make a dog fearful around traffic. The list goes on and on! As dog moms, it is up to us to protect our puppies and young dogs. As their advocate, we need to make sure that we don’t put them in a situation that could potentially harm them in any way. We have to be observant and willing to keep our dogs safe no matter what. I have always believed that one of the best ways that we can keep our puppies and young dogs safe is by being their advocate. In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, I share how you can be an advocate for your puppy or young dog by keeping them safe and building trust. In this episode: Why puppies and young dogs are so impressionable The importance of being your puppy or dog’s advocate when they are young What to do when somebody offers training advice or takes control of your dog without your permission How you can be your dog’s advocate in everyday life Read the blog post on this topic. Quotes: “As loving dog moms, it's our responsibility to be an advocate and a voice for our dog.” “Stay mentally, emotionally and physically connected with your dog.” “Being an advocate for our dog means also being able to foresee situations that might put our puppy or our dog in harm's way.” Mentions from this episode: EBD072 3 Dog Socialization Mistakes You Must Avoid Want More of Kathy? Brilliant Partners Academy Dancing Hearts Dog Academy Website Facebook Community To read the blog post on this topic and to explore other episodes, click here.

The year 2020 has dramatically shifted the role of people leaders in business. COVID and the racial justice movement has rightly forced managers to take a hard look at their organization’s priorities. This is a time when human nature itself is being put back at the center of companies. As we consider the importance of how people feel while at work, good leaders are recognizing the opportunities to improve company culture.   About Kristina Johnson As the Chief People Officer at Okta. Kristina Johnson leads the organization’s global people function. She is responsible for the company’s human capital management strategy and oversees talent acquisition, talent development, total rewards, and engagement programs. Kristina brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to Okta and has worked across a variety of industries, including technology, software, consulting, and engineering, ranging from start-ups to large multi-national established businesses. She is an experienced leader of global teams and adept at driving change management across diverse regions.   Bringing the Human Element Back to Work Despite the massive tragedy it has brought, the global COVID pandemic has had a positive side-effect. It has accelerated the role of remote work and forced many organizations to rethink how they promote efficiency. It has also reemphasized the human element of work. With managers focused on how to support the emotional aspect of work, old paradigms are being re-imagined.   The New Dynamic Workplace Kristina explains how her company is embracing the new dynamics of the workplace. This involves recognizing that we are all complex humans and work styles should reflect this. Going beyond simply allowing remote work, companies can give their people a huge range of choices to support them. By providing flexibility around this, organizations can better support their people and see a huge return in productivity.   In This Episode How COVID and racial justice awareness has shifted the priorities of leaders in business [0:57] Teaching empathy in the workplace [3:00] Balancing the needs of remote work with the desire to return to a physical workplace [4:30] The difference between dynamic work and remote work [7:35] The role of the post-COVID office [10:52] Managing communication and getting accurate feedback in a virtual workplace [14:54] Recognizing the opportunities that come with crisis [20:50] How to incentivize employees not to overwork themselves [25:50] Creating environments to support extraordinary managers [30:48] How to measure engagement in a meaningful way [37:28]   Quotes “As tragic as the global pandemic and racial injustice has been - and you can’t ignore that - there have been positive side-effects.” [2:25] “People are multifaceted. Everyone works differently. People like to be managed differently. People are productive at different times. If we can get out of people’s way and let them work, they would get so much done.” [10:35] “Now more than ever, we need to invest in managers because they’re the first line of defense in making sure the employees are taken care of.” [31:49] “If we’re going to have a culture of builders and owners, we need to empower our employees.” [32:39]   Key Takeaways 1. Recent events have shifted the role of people managers. They now play a crucial role in supporting the workforce at an emotional level. Teaching and supporting empathy is a large part of this.  2. Dynamic work goes beyond remote work. With dynamic work, leaders can provide true choices to their employees. Investing in employees through access to stipends supports them in numerous ways. Also, without the geographic constraints of a physical workplace, the talent pool has never been wider.   Links & Resources Okta   Find 15Five online Follow 15Five on Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin   Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

John Lindgren and Cindy Crank are considered to be the driving forces behind SanMar’s tradeshows, which have undergone a significant virtual shift this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, John and Cindy discuss how the tradeshow industry is reacting and adapting to COVID-19, weigh the pros and cons of physical vs. virtual tradeshows and ponder the future of these events.   THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE What has the shift to virtual and remote work been like for John and Cindy? What’s it like to attend a virtual tradeshow? How do they replicate the feeling of attending one of SanMar’s shows in a virtual environment? One benefit a virtual tradeshow provides that its physical counterpart really can’t. Looking toward the future of post-COVID tradeshows.   QUOTES “As time goes on, these different platforms are getting better and better with their communications and offerings.” “What we don’t have in the real world is clicks.” “If you have goals of trying to find new products, if you are looking for a specific customer, get all your stuff in order and do your homework ahead of time.”   LINKS SanMar U: http://www.education.sanmar.com/ SanMar’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanmarcorp/ SanMar’s Twitter: @sanmar_corp SanMar’s Instagram: @sanmar_corp

Few people discuss what happens to your hormones after menopause. In fact, there seems to be a lot of secrecy among women in this stage of life about their hormonal health. That’s why I’m so excited to have Maria Claps with me today to shed light on this important topic.   About Maria Claps Maria Claps is a certified health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and mom to four grown boys. After receiving inadequate healthcare that did nothing to address her perimenopause problems, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in order to get the help she sought. After that, Maria pursued several hormone-centric training including Dr. Sara Gottfried's practitioner hormone training program, the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program. Her mentors include hormone scholar and scientist Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Maria helps women all over the world as a perimenopause and menopause mentor. She is a DUTCH hormone test expert. She also teaches practitioners how to help midlife women thrive in her mentorship program Midlife Hormone Mastery. When she’s not working with clients, Maria can be found trekking through Italy, at farmers’ markets locally, or in the kitchen creating recipes.   Hormonal Changes Don’t Mean the End of Your Lifestyle Maria shares how her experience sent her on a quest to better understand the signs and symptoms of perimenopause. Insomnia, weight gain, and unstable moods led her to solutions that few others in the health field were discussing.  Over the years, Maria has discovered the truth that lies behind many common menopause myths. In reality, you don’t have to accept all the changes. Maria explains that hormonal changes are not necessarily the same thing as aging. By recognizing that the way you feel now is a symptom, not the root of the problem, you can take informed actions. Much of the way people think of menopause is very negative. Maria explains how cultural expectations of older women derive from a false narrative. Sadly, this has led to a culture of silence around the topic. Maria works to help women open up about their experiences. When this happens, women can take action and regain control over their lives. Maria stresses that living a healthy lifestyle will help ease your transition through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Diet and nutrition, as well as exercise, go a long way. That being said, there is no guarantee that it will still go smoothly. Many of Maria’s clients do this and still struggle.  It can be scary to experience these changes in your body. There is a sense of loss of control when you don’t fully understand how these changes affect you. That’s why Maria stresses the role of education. When you understand your body well, you know what is normal, what isn’t, and what you can do about it.   Understanding Your Hormones Before, During, and After Menopause Hormone testing, particularly the DUTCH Test, is a major tool Maria employs. It gives a complete picture of what the hormones are doing and how they are changing. Maria has seen the value of these tests to highlight potential problems and establish healthy regimens for her clients. What can you start doing today to prepare for menopause? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here!   In This Episode How to recognize the signs of perimenopause [8:10] Common myths about menopause [11:25] Changing the cultural narrative of aging and menopause [16:19] What to expect from an optimal menopause experience [21:30] Why weight changes along with hormones [24:55] The connection between the premenopausal experience and menopause itself [27:30] The important link between mindset and menopause [32:55] The value of comprehensive hormone testing for post-menopausal women [36:24] Practical tips you can start using today to reduce menopause symptoms [48:30]   Quotes “As far as becoming this overweight asexual woman who isolates herself and can’t contribute to the world anymore, that’s completely false.” [12:18] “You are going to have some changes. Your body is going to change. Things are going to change, but it’s really manageable.” [20:43] “These things are quite fixable. I’ve seen so many before and afters. It’s amazing how it can be fixed with a degree of lifestyle medicine.” [42:59]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Register for The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Find Maria Claps online Follow Maria on Instagram DUTCH Test  Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! 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In this episode, we have Dr. Tony Alessandra who is a real legend in the field of speaking, training, and psychology. He's a Hall of Fame speaker, he's a best-selling author, and also has gone deep into the psychology of human behavior and created incredible assessments that help turn prospects into promoters and really help companies build high performing teams.  Tim and Tony are having a conversation on valuable lessons and wisdom from Tony’s life and career experiences where they emphasized the importance of focus and education, and the impact of identifying the people who will be a great fit to the team and understanding the ones that are already in the team. Tune in now and learn from Dr. Tony Alssandra’s life lessons and all the brilliant principles he shares in this episode.   Quotes: “As you become more and more successful, it's not how many times you say yes, it’s how many times just say no, even to potentially good opportunities.” - Tony Alessandra “Companies and managers who are not devoting either the time, energy, or the money to even put their people through virtual training, I think they’re short-changing themselves in the long run.” - Tony Alessandra   Mentions: https://www.facebook.com/TimShurr https://mesmerizingleadership.com/  https://www.survivingtothriving.me/ Psycho-Cybernetics, book by Dr. Maxwell Maltz The Magic Of Thinking Big, book by Dr. David Schwartz The Art Of Managing People, book by Tony Alessandra The Platinum Rule, book by Tony Alessandra https://alessandra.com/   DISC Assessment, by Tony Alessandra Hire Sense, assessment program by Tony Alessandra   Show Notes: (00:50) Greetings and introduction of Dr. Tony Alessandra (01:40) Constant learning posture (03:05) Focus is a key to success (04:57) Networking is crucial (06:42) Go the extra inch (08:48) The transitions in Tony’s career (30:90) Listening to and evaluating the opportunity (32:30) Some trends with the business people right now   (36:19) What has happened to the speaking/meeting business (40:13) The importance of training and developing your people (48:38) Focusing on the importance of education and paying attention  (51:23) Keep your focus (55:23) One of the coolest person and adventure Tony has been with    Make Your Day Mesmerizing!!

Del Jolly is co-founder and director of Unlimited Sciences, a psychedelic research non-profit. He was the outreach director for the Decriminalize Denver team that passed the historic legislation which decriminalized psilocybin in Denver, leading to a nation-wide movement. Before that, he worked for Charlotte’s Web CBD in business development and is on the board of community advisors for the Realm of Caring, a cannabis non-profit.  Along with research, Unlimited Sciences hosts a webinar series called Unlimited Voices and produces content educating the general public on entheogens. Unlimited Sciences’ first study, in conjunction with Johns Hopkins’ Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, intends to understand how the community is using psilocybin in real-world settings.  The goal of the study is to learn more about the effects of using psilocybin outside of the research setting, and any potential factors that could affect those outcomes. By collecting data from individuals who are already planning to use psilocybin, the researchers aim to investigate variables such as demographics, lifestyle, mindset, and personality traits - as well as characteristics of the experience itself, such as dosage, ingestion method, intention, and setting.  Anyone planning to use psilocybin (single dose; not a microdose regimen) outside a research laboratory in the next 6 months is invited to participate.   In this episode, you’ll hear: How in five years, Del went from being anti-cannabis to co-founding and directing a psychedelic research non-profit organization. Why community-provided data about how psilocybin is actually being used, and the effects people are experiencing with it, is crucial for informing future research studies. How data points collected through such studies can lead to aligning the financial incentives of insurance companies to support plant-medicine empowered therapies. Quotes: “As we were moving forward with the decriminalize initiative, I just knew and saw that there’s going to be this huge wave of psychedelic naive folks who are going to hear these stories that are going to come out, whether it’s veterans, or smoking cessation, or whatever it might be, and they’re going to need a safe place to land.” (11:01) "I continued to grow my knowledge of plant medicine and then I had a personal experience a couple years ago and that was it. I absolutely knew that there is so much potential in these entheogens, and our choice to not study them will go down as probably one of the biggest crimes against the human race." (16:07) "If you say: “Hey, how can I get involved in this cause? What can I do?” Most people don’t have time to petition, to collect signatures. They don’t have time to start a non-profit. Their focus is on other things but this is very important to them. This study is a really good opportunity to anonymously provide information on how you’re using psilocybin."  (21:18) "People are not using psilocybin in a lab, on a couch, with one or two therapists. They don’t. It’s not happening. This way of collecting information allows us to see how the community is using it, what does that look like, and what can we learn from that type of information?" (22:18) "It’s not our role to get people to vote for psilocybin. It’s more our role to make sure they’re not necessarily voting against it, just like for me (referring to his past), if you’re on the fence, just stay there. If you don’t know, just stay on the fence. Don’t jump on one side because it’s what you think you’re supposed to do." (38:29) Links:   Participate in the Unlimited Sciences/Johns Hopkins psilocybin research study    Unlimited Sciences website Unlimited Voices webinar series Follow Unlimited Science on Instagram Get 20% off everything at Octagon Biolabs with coupon code 'plantmedicine Follow The Plant Medicine Podcast on Instagram Porangui

God meets us on our own terms, and however you honor that — be it traditional, spiritual, or Universal, there is a power bigger than you at work in life.  But, in the midst of police brutality, publicly televised executions, and a virus that feels like a plague, it’s easy to feel energetically exhausted and question where God is, and how this could all be happening.    This week, Dr. Venus focuses on how to activate faith when you are feeling attacked and oppressed. She talks about making sure you are praying for the right things, accessing peace and divinity on the road to joy, and arming yourself with the language of real social and spiritual change. She focuses on three questions about God’s love, trusting the Bible, and activating faith and joy when you feel lost and forsaken.    Key Takeaways:  [3:07] Dr. Venus is steeped in Biblical principles, but whether you consider yourself a Spiritualist, Universalist, or something in between, all are welcome here in this conversation.  [6:10] It is important to process grief and get it out in a safe way, whether it’s immersing yourself in books, writing, speaking to a therapist, etc.  [14:27] Question 1: If God loves me, why would a loving God let the police kill us for SO LONG?  Every action has a reaction, and what we are seeing now is the fall out from our Puritan values that have been planted in the very fabric of America. Instead, we should be praying the right prayers, asking God “What will it take to uproot this tree and set us on a new path to generate new and different seeds (outcomes)?” [20:14] How can I trust the Bible when it has been used to oppress me & mine by White Supremacy for over 400 years? It’s not as much about trusting the Bible as it is about knowing that the Bible can be manipulated. The Bible is a road map and you have to execute it in the way that you believe. A person, any person, can use it as a weapon or healing bond. Humans justify the Bible for what they want to use it for, so you must be aware of the element of free will in there.  [22:40] How do I activate my faith, love, and trust in you Lord, when I feel like you have forsaken me?  If you are reading this or listening along, it means you are alive, you are here, you are whole, and that God is with you. Black men and women are anointed to keep moving forward and get up even when life has generationally knocked us down.  [26:31] From the rotten seeds of hate and bigotry, the world is unifying and transforming because of our pain. We are the chosen ones. [29:20] Even if your body has been wounded and tarnished, we must remember that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. You can practice moving from flesh to spirit with meditation, writing, movement, or whatever makes you feel connected with your divinity.   [34:11] One of the biggest ways to fight and take on spiritual warfare is to stay peaceful and hopeful.  [38:00] Get peaceful with God, whatever way you can get on the same page. Process your grief. Trust that even if you can’t see the whole picture you can know it’s in divine order and working for the good in everyone. Create some joy. You are here.    Quotes: “As human beings manipulate the Bible for their self-interest, I stop blaming God.”   “A person can use the Bible as a weapon, or a person can use the Bible as a healing bond.”  “When you are chosen, you are given a level of power and skill that has you model for the world what it looks like to walk in faith and be touched by God.”  “As a spirit connected to spirit, we can move anything.” Mentioned:  Dr. Venus Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  “Hot Mess Millionaire” Amazon Series  Free Gift When You Join The Truth Tribe The Black Woman Millionaire Hot Mess Edition  Join the conversation! Hot Mess Millionaire Facebook Group   ACTIONS TO TAKE NOW!!! Register to Vote Online https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/ PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED.   Can A Felon Vote? – Felon voting rights by state by Robert Gomez   AMAZING BOOKS TO HELP YOU PROCESS LOSS When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner   On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss, by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler   BIBLE USED TO OPPRESS & JUSTIFY SLAVERY & WHITE SUPREMACY   White Supremacist Ideas Have Historical Roots In U.S. Christianity, by All Things Considered, NPR   How Christian Slaveholders Used the Bible to Justify Slavery   Donald Trump, the Bible, and White Supremacy    (BONUS)Policing Is the Glue of Whiteness, by Howard Bryant   Biblical Strategies    100 Bible Verses About Spiritual Armor   David: 90 Days with A Heart Like His (Personal Reflections Series) Hardcover, by Beth Moore    Redemptive Names of God by Joyce Meyer on 12 Audio Cassettes Audio Cassette, by Joyce Meyer   SPIRITUAL STRATEGIES   Life Visioning Kit: A Step-by-Step Process for Realizing Your Highest Potential, by Michael Bernard Beckwith   Trust: Mastering the Four Essential Trusts: Trust in Self, Trust in God, Trust in Others, Trust in Life, by Iyanla Vanzant   3. Forgiveness: 21 Days to Forgive Everyone for Everything, by Iyanla Vanzant

Our guest Denise Lillie O'Neal is the Owner and Lead Event Stylist of Denise Lillie Engagements which she founded in 2008. She is a professional full-time planner with over 20 years of government, corporate and wedding planning experience. Denise shares her journey into wedding planning, and her work in cultural wedding celebrations. Big Takeaways There are different international designers that will work with more local boutique salons. It takes some finagling, but if you are getting into that world it is worth looking into! When it comes to cultural weddings, educating yourself is the most important factor. You can plan extra little events that help with timing. If some of the family is always late, you can plan a cocktail hour that allows time for people to filter in. As the planner, you have to be willing to be steering the ship. Which sometimes means doing tough things. Spend time and energy to put together a team that is going to support you along the way. Understand things will go wrong, so you're going to want to have those can help you recover. Links We Referenced instagram.com/deniselillieengagements (https://www.instagram.com/deniselillieengagements/) instagram.com/fusionnclusion https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Wedding-Planning-Service/Denise-Lillie- Engagements-478098238891850/ (https://www.facebook.com/Denise-Lillie-Engagements-478098238891850/) Quotes “As far as cultural weddings, and being the planner for them, I tripped and fell into that.” - Denise “How the guest feels is a direct reflection of the family and how the family appreciates their community.” - Denise Special Guest: Denise Lillie O'Neal .

Key Takeaways:05:07 - Why do people split up the world of salon business?06:46 - Perceive texture hairs in a different point of view11:08 - Understanding the differences in everybody’s culture13:51 - Hair texture VS. Race19:48 - Race conflicts: How to solve it?Quotes:“As stylists, we should strive to understand hair, not people.” (13:04) (Shawn)“Let's start by employing and understand what it means to host and have diversity in your salon. Not just pick your people.” (16:02) (Keya)“Even though there are things that are different, it doesn't need to stay that way forever or mean that one is better or worse or anything in between.” (22:57) (Jason)

Do you have a career related question that you’re uncomfortable asking your peers, managers or mentors? We're here to address your questions. The fear of being perceived as inadequate prevents us from asking –but it causes us to pay a high price in every aspect of our lives—in lost income, slower career progress, LIMITED access to leadership roles and potential risk to well-being. So, learn to ask –and start by asking us.  Many of our listeners have asked what we wish we had known before taking a role in management. So, in this episode, we discuss the lessons we’ve learned when transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager.   Highlights: [01:21] Management theory versus practice [03:04] Transitioning from individual contributor to manager [06:03] How to delegate effectively [07:56] Right amount of oversight when delegating [11:56] Letting go of being liked [13:46] Be responsible for your team [17:31] How to have effective meetings   Quotes: “As a manager, you want to make sure that you're empowering your team and allowing them to bring their expertise, skills and competencies to the table, so that collectively, you can be effective in solving organizational challenges.” – Nikki Barua “Have a mindset of constant succession planning. If you want to move up, the only way you can do that is if someone is ready, capable and willing to take your spot.” – Nikki Barua “The key to delegation is to learn how to let go, while remaining accountable, and giving the other person the opportunity to figure out how to do it their way and develop the competency.” – Nikki Barua  “As a manager, you are responsible for your team and setting them up for success.” – Monica Marquez “Don't aspire to be liked. Focus on being trusted and respected and leading with the right decisions for the organization and for the people.” – Nikki Barua   About Nikki Barua: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Learn more at https://www.nikkibarua.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenikkibarua/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenikkibarua/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkibarua/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikkiBarua About Monica Marquez: Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. Learn more at https://themonicamarquez.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMonicaMarquez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonicamarquez/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/themmarquez  

In this episode: Practicing optimism & growing your comfort with risk Taking inventory on the opportunity cost of a decision Playing out the full spectrum of your feelings Reframing to find the good & getting back up faster I am so excited that you are here today because we are talking about what making a change really feels like, about risk & opportunity cost! Sometimes when you make a decision to make a change you feel super pumped, so excited & on top of the world.... Sometimes you feel like you’re going to puke because you’re so nervous & anxious. Sometimes you’re really scared thinking like what if this doesn’t work out the way that I planned.. & then sometimes, you do that thing & right afterwards you feel so freaking proud of yourself for doing that thing that you knew was right to do even though you were scared. & then of course sometimes all of those things happen in the same day if the change is really big! But today I really want to talk about the FEELINGS that are associated with change & some tactical ways that I actually manage those feelings through the lens of opportunity cost and risk. So buckle up, we are gonna dive right in!   Quotes: “As humans we are not wired for uncertainty, our brains are literally not made that way. But just like any muscle, I think you can build up your comfortability with risk as if it was a muscle.” “I think when you’re making a change or making a decision to do something that you’re a little bit nervous to do but you know in your gut feels right, it’s important to actually take inventory on the opportunity cost. What are you going to miss out on if you don’t do that thing?” “You’re a human. You’re going to have feelings that you don’t need a permission slip to have. You’re a grown freakin woman!”      Resources: Hey girl, have you joined our email list yet? Subscribe now Embracing Change & Navigating Pivots in Life with Cathy Heller “Don’t Keep Your Day Job”: Finding Your Purpose with Cathy Heller Join our global online personal development community The Collective Want a FREE weekly PUMP-UP text from ME? Text “KAC” to (833) 909-0665 to subscribe! www.kaciafitzgerald.com/texts  If we aren't connected yet be sure to come hang with me on Instagram @kacia.fitzgerald and @shegoes.company or online at www.kaciafitzgerald.com Topic or speaker suggestions? Shoot us an email: hello@kaciafitzgerald.com  Follow our EMPOWERHER PUMP-UP JAMS playlist on Spotify!

Setting goals and assigning deadlines is the key to freedom and flexibility in your business. Susan Brennan is our resident success and accountability coach at I Heart My Life and she is responsible for helping our clients get things done. After leaving corporate and moving into a virtual assistant role, Susan found herself offering advice and support more than simply assisting. After working on her own mindset and finding the space that she thrives in, she decided to become a coach. It wasn’t until she started finding clarity around her own goals and her own desires that she found true success. It’s this process that she loves to help others complete. Because we all know that while having dreams is important, knowing what steps to take to make those dreams come true is imperative. Listen in as Susan shares her path from corporate to coaching and why her move to San Diego was integral to her career switch. She gives actionable tips and advice on how to start envisioning your goals and how to create daily action steps to move forward. A goal is only as good as the steps you take to complete it. Start setting deadlines in your business and let us know how much more progress you start to see. If you’re struggling with setting your goals and you’re seeing this in real-time, join us for the I Heart Growth Workshop and start finding the clarity you need to move forward in your business.    In this Episode: [00:14] Learn about Susan Brennan and how she supports our clients in getting things done. [03:35] Susan shares the path she took to her coaching business and more about her background. [06:41] What was it that brought Susan into the entrepreneurial world? [08:42] Where did she find her clients? [11:28] Why did she decide to move from Seattle to San Diego? [16:16] Did she ever have the moments of overwhelm that caused her to stumble in her business? [20:16] What’s the first step toward setting actionable goals? [22:22] Does the process change based on the level of business you’re in? [23:58] How far out should a newer business owner vision out? [26:13] Why daily small wins are so important to big vision goals. [28:11] Learn how you can stay motivated when it seems like your goals aren’t possible. [32:33] You have to keep building your muscles and moving forward. [36:57] It’s amazing to have dreams but you have to act on them. [38:35] Stop creating mistrust with yourself by creating goals that you never act on. [40:38] Susan shares additional tips around goal setting and accountability. [45:04] Connect with Susan. [49:39] What is one way that you can create a life better than your dreams?   Links & Resources: Subscribe to the Podcast: I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts I Heart My Life Show on Spotify   Connect with Susan: Susan’s Website Susan on Instagram   Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website I Heart My Life on Instagram I Heart My Life on Facebook I Heart My Life on LinkedIn Email: info@iheartmylife.com Book a Call Episode Sponsor: I Heart Growth Virtual Workshop Promo Code: INSIDER   Quotes: “As you’re building that trust muscle back up… that’s where those daily wins come in.” - Susan Brennan “Stop comparing yourself to other people. They’re on a totally different journey and they have completely different life experiences. They have different skill sets and different things that they’ve studied and different people that they know… it is a complete waste of time to compare.” - Susan Brennan

Enod Gray is a clinical social worker, certified sex addiction therapist, and has been in this work for over 25+ years. Enod specializes in complex PTSD, childhood abuse and neglect, partner trauma, and more. Enod shares her thoughts on how gay men can find themselves and be true to themselves when they’ve grown up in a community that is homophobic or extremely religious. You don’t need to wait until you become an empty nester to live your true, authentic life.   TAKEAWAYS: [1:00] A little bit about Enod and her work. [3:20] There is so much trauma around growing up and not being able to fit in as a gay man. [5:10] How does bullying impact a child? [8:15] Any kind of addiction is an attempt to survive. [9:20] How can people heal themselves if they feel like ‘damaged goods’ due to their HIV diagnosis? [10:35] A lot of trauma resides in the body. [15:45] Enod shares her experience with gay youth and religion. [19:05] So many gay men come out later in life after they’ve had families because they finally felt comfortable in their own skin to be accepted. [21:15] There is great power in finding a healthy community and group. [25:00] You deserve to live out your true life.   RESOURCES: Trueselftransitions.com Email Enod: Enod@Trueselftransitions.com Neglect‑The Silent Abuser: How to Recognize and Heal by Enod Gray   QUOTES: “As children and youth, the tendency is to blame themselves. This thinking that it’s all their fault.”  “Being gay or being trans just puts another layer over it. The basic human need to belong is obliviated by bullying.”  “Addictions are all coping mechanisms to survive.”  “Gay men will often marry, have families, even though they’re not attracted to the opposite sex just to be accepted. That’s sad.”

It’s times like these that cause us to question everything. Anxiety and uncertainty are creativity and self-esteem killers. But it’s important to remember that you’re more than these fears. Today’s guest has some great advice on maintaining a good mindset and creating clarity even as nothing around you makes sense anymore. Megan Rafuse is a co-founder at Shift Collab. She is a mental health innovator focused on helping ambitious leaders believe they are enough as they are. As a therapist and entrepreneur, she works with executives, creatives, athletes, and young leaders to examine their limiting beliefs, challenge their inner imposter voice, and help them build confidence to share their struggles openly. It’s actually very common for leaders to think that they aren’t good enough. Megan discusses the source of these limiting beliefs. It often comes from a gap in how you view yourself and how others see you. Megan gives some great advice for overcoming this gap in perception. Mostly it comes from recognizing that we’ll never reach a point where we know it all. Many of us do a lot of our work in isolation. If this is the case, Megan stresses the importance of having a healthy routine. Building moments of validation into the process will do wonders. Megan recommends setting up markers throughout your workday to signify the progress that you make. Lastly, Megan addresses what I imagine most of us are feeling right now. The stress and anxiety that this global pandemic is causing is widespread. It has affected all of us in many ways. Megan lets us know how to make the best of our feelings to cope with the stress and anxiety in and around us. How do you receive daily validation for the work you do? Tell me in the comments on the episode page!   In this episode Why leaders often hold limiting beliefs What happens when we realize that there is no “finish line” to becoming a leader How to challenge your own thought patterns to deal with your limiting beliefs Why you shouldn’t automatically believe everything you think The importance of cultivating a healthy routine that promotes validation of your work Coping strategies for feelings of stress and anxiety   Quotes “As leaders, we’re constantly learning, growing, building, and developing new skills. So we never hit a point where we feel like we’re done.” [12:19] “The best buffer to challenging unhelpful thoughts is the ability to actually start questioning your own thought pattern.” [22:16] “Shame is made smaller by speaking up when we feel small.” [28:38] “If we are isolated and working on this incredible piece of work, our goal is to say ‘what do I do before and after work to help me take care of me’." [33:05] “We are in an unprecedented time. It is safe to say most people are feeling it. We’re feeling the uncertainty. Our anxiety is higher. Our stress is high. We know stress and anxiety can kill our creativity. What I want to normalize is that if you weren’t feeling stressed or anxious, then your body’s mechanism to keep you safe might not be functioning well.” [48:16]   Links Find Megan Rafuse online Follow Megan on Instagram “Unlocking Us” podcast with Brené Brown   Additional Links: Check out the full show notes page Do you have something to share on this podcast? Fill out this form here. Be sure to take the Studio Sherpas survey for a chance to win some incredible prizes (if we do say so ourselves!) Stay up to date with everything we're doing at Studio Sherpas Tune in to our weekly Facebook Lives Follow Studio Sherpas on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram If you haven't already, we'd love it if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!

Leaders need to be self-aware, able to make effective decisions, and prepared to grow their network to succeed in their careers. Laurie Baedke joins me to talk about how she helps build high-performance teams and keeps leaders at the top of their games. Laurie transitioned from a background in healthcare administration to self-employment by helping physicians create their own clinics. She developed her own career even further and now works as a speaker, educator, and author. Laurie is also the host of The Growth Edge Podcast. Laurie starts by explaining how she grew her own business through referrals. She is the perfect example of your network being your net worth. We also talk about how women face a double-bind at many points in their careers. Laurie explains why she started to dial back her personality depending on who her audience is. As women, we’re often told to hide aspects of ourselves and it is absolutely infuriating. Yet, there are times when toning it down can be beneficial in our careers. Making effective decisions is part of what being a good leader entails. But it’s not only about saying yes - your no can be just as important and impactful. And, even more than this, it’s knowing what your decision is that makes the most difference. Laurie shares why “hard” is simply an expected aspect of the entrepreneurial journey. She gives some examples of her own learned experiences that have been humbling for her. We all have them and sharing these experiences is vital for ours and other’s growth. You already know what a big believer in having a mentor is. Laurie confirms this when she talks about how many mentors she has and what roles they’ve played in her career. For Laurie, it’s about curating her circle to be the most supportive and effective - and playing that role for other women. How are you growing an effective circle? What learned experiences are the most humbling for you? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode: Why your network is truly your net worth How women are faced with a double-bind in their career Why leaders need to know their audience and dial back their personality when it’s appropriate How you can make more effective decisions Why hard is part of the entrepreneurial journey How your learned experiences can be very humbling Why you should make mentors a consistent source in your career How you can start to curate your circle   Quotes: “As leaders, we need to be self-aware and we need to understand where certain attributes are an asset to us and where they can be a liability to us.” (9:00) “The more that you have clarity on who you are and what you need, the more that you can either be the leader that you needed and attract people around you who you find community with or intentionally seeking out those people who you learn from their journey.” (21:28) “When you are giving to someone several steps behind you the things that you were given is so meaningful and validating.” (31:04)   Links Listen to The Growth Edge Podcast Find Laurie Baedke Online Find Laurie Baedke on Twitter | LinkedIn | Vimeo Find Dr. Cortney Baker Online Follow Dr. Cortney Baker on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Join From Side Hustle to CEO on Facebook Subscribe to Women in Business on Apple Podcasts   Are you a female millennial entrepreneur who wants to start or scale your service-based business but not sure where to start? Go to https://www.drcortneybaker.com/roadmap to get a copy of my business roadmap. Stop duct-taping ideas together for starting your business. Snag my FREE roadmap to get starting on building a real business today. About Dr. Cortney Baker... She is an award-winning entrepreneur, researcher, author, speaker, and advocate for gender equality. As a leadership expert and mother of three, she is passionate about inspiring and empowering women to lead with greatness. Dr. Baker is the author of the best-selling books: The Ten Do's and Don'ts for Business Leadership: Lessons to Lead Effectively and Unlimited: Conquering the Myth of the Glass Ceiling. She is passionate about helping ambitious female entrepreneurs go from side-hustle to CEOs! Feedback? Questions? Comments? For more information or to reserve Dr. Cortney Baker to speak at an upcoming event, please contact her at cortney@cortneybaker.com or 1-469-708-8840.

Autoimmune skin conditions like scleroderma can progress rapidly. However, safe, well-researched diet and lifestyle changes could slow down the progression of the skin condition.  My guest today is Dr. Terry Wahls, an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018, Dr. Wahls was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine's Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care and patient advocacy. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. Dr. Wahls is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles. The updated and revised edition of The Wahls Protocol launched 3/17/2020. NEED LINK Join us as we discuss how diet can impact autoimmune skin conditions, and Dr. Wahls's latest book. Have you used diet and lifestyle changes to improve your skin condition? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Dr. Wahls's journey with MS Other conditions that Dr. Wahls has seen success with using the Wahls Protocol Why the Wahls Protocol might be helpful for autoimmune skin conditions Scleroderma What does "nutrient-dense" mean? Quotes “As your cells can do the chemistry of life more properly, typically the dysfunction that led to whatever the underlying disease state is, with whatever the skin condition might be, whether it's an autoimmune problem or a degenerative problem will likely begin to calm and self heal.” [23:05] “The most important lesson to learn is you want to focus on creating health. And to do that, it's about health behaviors. It is about improving, giving yourselves more of what they need to run the chemistry of life, and to get rid of your body and out of your lifestyle, the types of factors that promote disease.” [23:31] Links Find Dr. Wahls online Get The Updated and Revised Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles here Download the FREE one-page handout for the Wahls™ Diet here Pick up a copies of Dr. Wahls's research papers here Genova Diagnostics Healthy Skin Show ep. 049: Why Are My Skin Rashes Making Me So Tired? Follow Dr. Wahls on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Follow Jesus, not diet culture! Is this the best advice you could ever get? I think so, and so does Erin Todd, the Ginger in Progress, who joins me today to talk about how intuitive eating can help you feel closer in your relationship with God. Ditching Diet Culture  Erin has a long history of dieting and restrictive eating that actually led to a number of health problems. She was told by doctors she was intolerant to an incredible amount of foods and had to try elimination diets. It was at this point when she heard the Holy Spirit urge her to investigate intuitive eating. Erin believes that society’s obsession with dieting is akin to idolism. And when you’re so focused on, worshipping, and devoting your life to something like dieting, you’re not connecting with God the way a Christian woman should. By rejecting that obsessive diet mentality, you can actually embrace and strengthen your identity in Christ. Take the extra time to worship, pray, and repent for the time you spent straying from God.  At the same time, we both believe that your health and fitness journey can be an extension of your relationship with God. By treating your body well, you are keeping your image of God healthy. It’s when your health and fitness routine turns into an obsession that your heart can stray. Erin explains what the difference between healthy and unhealthy discipline is, and how when you have healthy discipline habits, you can feel closer to God. This belief is in line with some of the reasons Erin follows an intuitive approach to eating, where she eats what and when her body tells her to. Erin describes the feelings she had when she quit dieting for good as incredible and freeing. Are you ready to let go of your dieting obsession to walk closer to God? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode How dieting can cause health issues What the relationship between dieting and idolism is How rejecting the diet mentality can help you embrace your identity in Christ How your approach to health and fitness can be an extension of your relationship with God What the difference between healthy and unhealthy discipline is How intuitive eating can help you feel closer to God’s guidance What it feels like when you stop dieting   Quotes “As soon as I did the leap of faith into intuitive eating and surrendered all of the dieting idols, I could eat all the foods I was ‘intolerant of’ immediately.” (10:51) “We all just want a clear cut, quick-fix answer of ‘what do I have to do to be healthy?’, but it doesn’t work like that! You have to ask, not just what’s right for you, but what’s right for you in this season of life? And let the Spirit lead you in that. Because what’s right for you is not necessarily what’s right for me.” (27:15) “God created our bodies, it’s a good design, He knows what He’s doing. It’s safe to listen to our bodies. I feel like diet culture disconnects you from your body and tells you to not trust your body.” (35:34)   Links Find Erin Todd Online Find Intuitive Eating for Christian Women Online Follow Erin Todd on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Running an online health business? Apply for my Inner Circle Mastermind Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest  

For this fabulous episode, I am thrilled to welcome Kate Northrup as my guest. In this incredible interview, we talk about the “shoulds” that we tend to put onto ourselves, how we tend to get stuck and add more responsibilities and tasks to our lists which prevents us from thriving and doesn’t allow us to create more time for the things that fill and enlighten us.   As women, we are all mothering someone in our lives, including ourselves, so this episode is for all of us. Kate encourages women to ask themselves: what would your life look like if you had the time to do the things that really matter to you, those things that truly light you up?   Kate is sharing the keys to creating a better relationship with your body, learning how to read the cues your body is giving you and to make the best decisions founded in what is that you need to do and not to do.   Kate also talks about her brand new book Do Less: A revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women   Here are the main topics of this outstanding conversation: ● Kate shares how she decided that doing less was the way to move forward. ● Kate talks about how she became interested in the moon’s phases and women’s cycles. ● Overworking can be a trauma response. ● Tools to work through the trauma and to learn how to just be present in our bodies. ● We are mammals, and we forget this. ● How can you fit more of you into your schedule? ● How to recognize “energy vampires” by creating healthy boundaries. ● Create space for what matters the most to finding yourself. ● How you do what you do matters more than what you are doing. ● Our well being depends on connection. ● Tools to align with yourself.   As Kate marvellously states: You are already fabulous, you do not have to prove that to anyone! Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!   You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting www.jennpike.com/podcast.   Upcoming Events: ● March 4th, 2020 Book Launch of The Simplicity Project at Nature’s Emporium, New Market, Ontario, Canada. ● June 7th, 2020 5th Annual Event of Ignite Your Life at New Market. During February get 40%off your ticket entering the code: IYL40.      Learn more about Kate Northrup:   As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and mother, Kate Northrup has built a multimedia digital empire with her husband, Mike Watts, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. They are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Kate teaches data-driven and soul-driven time and energy management practices that result in saving time, making more money, and experiencing less stress. Kate has a membership of over 1,000 entrepreneurs called Origin® Collective that's about infusing more feminine energy into your business and reclaiming your time, and she has also helped over 5,000 students heal their relationship with money with her signature Money Love Course. Her first book, Money: A Love Story, has been published in 5 languages, and her second book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms, is now available wherever books are sold. Kate's work has been featured by The Today Show, Yahoo! Finance, Women's Health, Glamour, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Wanderlust, The Huffington Post, and more. Kate and Mike live with their daughters in a cozy town in Maine.   Kate Northrup Kate Northrup on Instagram Kate Northrup on Facebook Check Kate Northrup’s books Origin Collective   Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject   The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day!    Learn more about our amazing show partners There is an extended concern about the recent Coronavirus outbreak, I want you to remember that your health is something you need to work daily, supporting your immune system every day and not only when an imminent threat appears. My family and I use Deep Immune, there are adult and children’s versions, and it works at helping to strengthen the immune system to stay healthy long term. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all your purchases.   Another way to keep our immune system strong is by preparing and creating nourishing meals as well as smoothies which are a simpler way to provide our bodies with what they need.   Chocolate Cherry Chunk Smoothie: - 1 scoop of chocolate flavoured Genuine Health Fermented Vegan Protein Powder - ¾ of a cup of organic frozen cherries - A handful of organic arugula - Seeds according to your cycle or the moon’s cycle if you don’t have a period (flax and pumpkin seeds during the first phase of your cycle — sesame and sunflower in the second phase) - 1 scoop of Genuine Health Clean bovine collagen - 1 scoop of cashew butter - 1 cup of organic oatmeal - 1 cup of water   Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all your purchases.   The products you use in and on your body create a great impact on your overall health. Keep in mind that the skin is your largest organ: what goes into your skin goes directly to the bloodstream. Today I want to share the Pure Cleanser that I use every night, I massage my face with it and create a kind of mask and after a few minutes I rinse it off. I am obsessed with it! The synergy of the ingredients all makes sense to make an experience for your skin. While shopping at Skin Essence enter the code  jennpike15 for 15% OFF your purchases www.skinessence.ca — Canada  www.skinessenceorganics.com — USA and International  Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike The Hormone Project  The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more! http://www.jennpike.com/ Simplicity TV on Youtube   Quotes: “As women, we are all mothering someone in our lives, including ourselves.” “Align your body with your business by learning about your cycles.” “Lean into your femininity as the source of your power.” “Being a woman can feel inherently unsafe on this planet, at this time.” “Staying in constant motion is a result of not feeling safe to be present in our bodies.” “We can’t go through the things that live in our body through our mind.”   “When we are in fight or flight mode we can’t see possibilities.”  “It is more about how you are doing what you do and not so much about what you are doing .” “We isolate ourselves when we are trying to keep it all together and do it all on our own.”  “Our well being depends on connection.” “The greatest factor of immunity is a community” “Stop apologizing for your emotions.” “Thinking that you have too much to do is an illusion of your mind.” “You are already fabulous, you do not have to prove that to anyone!“   Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honours in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus. Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

After a lifetime of constant illness, Dr. Mariza Snyder was introduced to the powerful healing properties of essential oils. These natural, anti-viral oils have changed Dr. Mariza’s life along with thousands of other people who have found true healing in the power of plant medicine. A best selling author and hormone expert, Dr. Mariza is here to share the strength of essential oils with you today. Disease often comes from the disconnection of our relationship to nature and the world around us, and essential oils can help bring us back to our roots. Aromatherapy has been around for centuries and has the ability to boost your mood, reduce your stress, limit your cravings, and so much more. If you are interested in harnessing the healing power of essential oils so that you too can become ripe for healing miracles, Dr. Mariza is the expert for you. Essential oils are beautiful reminders of our ability to relish in our own healing journey, and they can provide remedies to some of your most intrinsic needs for relief. A wonderful solution for so many different ailments, you have to hear about essential oils to believe their power! Have you harnessed the innate healing ability of essential oils yet? Share your favorites with us in the comments on the episode page.    In This Episode How you can use essential oils to create emotional wellbeing and self-love Specific essential oil recommendations that can shift your emotional and physical state Learn why essential oils are meant to work for your body on a biological level Discover how essential oils can heal hormone imbalances, chronic stress, and more The importance of investigating your root cause issues and finding a solution   Quotes “As a biochemist, I used to study viruses and bacteria, I studied viral replication, so I really dug into the research. And I was so fascinated to find that essential oils were anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-septic, they had all these beautiful properties, and they boosted our immune system and our immune cells, that just opened the door for what was possible for me when it came to oils.” (7:52) “We can use aromatherapy to help boost our mood, support our cognitive function, and help us relish in our wellness journey.” (9:39) “Our body is so excited to assimilate these beautiful chemical constituents, they have the ability to cross in through our cell membrane, our protective membrane because your cells just relish in the possibility of what we can do with that chemistry.” (19:03) “Love is medicine for me means for one, loving myself enough to know that I deserve healing. And I think each of us, knowing that, loving ourselves enough that we know inherently that we are ripe for healing miracles.” (30:03)   Links The Essential Oil Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder Dr. Mariza’s Website Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube   Find the full show notes for this episode here Keep up with all things Love Is Medicine Follow Razi on Facebook |Instagram

GUEST: On today's episode, I talk to Joel Muddamalle. He is the Director of Theology for Proverbs 31 Ministries and is a PhD student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with an emphasis in theology. Joel and I discuss God's original intent for Adam and Eve (and subsequently us) when He placed them in the Garden within the context of His Divine rest. WE ALSO DISCUSSED: The tension and mystery of trusting in the finished work of Christ as wholly sufficient AND as a result of that, we work. "Biblical Theology" ... what it is and why everybody should want to study it.  God's presence is rest! Rest and how it relates to our identity, our relationship with God, and our relationships with other people. (So freeing!) Progressive sanctification. The Gospel is like a river. Imago Dei: The image of God. It was not broken at the fall. What we need to discuss is the Status and Standard of the Imago Dei. QUOTES: "As we attempt to know God's Word, we will find it is knowing us." (Joel) "As a result of the fact that God has done the finishing work, I can partner with Him in the work He's assigned to me unto His glory that will ultimately be for my good." (Joel) "The Old Testament sets seeds for us to see come to fruition in the New Testament. Likewise, in the New Testament, we need to ask ourselves where are the echoes, allusions and development that has already been laid in the Old Testament." (Joel) "The mysteries of God are wrapped up in the special needs of my son." (Julie) CONNECT: To connect with Joel on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Muddamalle/. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muddamalle/   To join the discussion about Kairos Moments, go to... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/582220752595603/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairosmomentspodcast/

Host Tom Shaughnessy talks to Jake Ryan, Founder and general partner of Tradecraft Capital and author of an upcoming book on crypto investing. Jake discusses his prediction for the Age of Autonomy, the challenges of predicting where crypto will go, and more. FYI: We're looking for long term show sponsors. To be considered as a sponsor this show, contact Tom@DelphiDigital.io  Key Points: Society is at the end of the Age of Information and is headed into what Jake calls the Age of Autonomy. Competition drives adoption of new technologies. Automation and human intervention, and centralized and decentralized currencies, will likely always need to coexist. Quotes “As we see these technologies converge, we’re going to see orgs & businesses start to build autonomous operations, & businesses that don't have autonomous operations simply won’t be able to compete with those that do bc autonomy is the ultimate competitive advantage.” –Jake Ryan “Humans do a great job at envisioning the future and they do a really terrible time at timing it. It’s just too complex.” –Jake Ryan Episode Highlights: Jake’s book on crypto investing is set to come out in the first quarter of 2021. He moved from app development into angel investing about 5 years ago, which is what led him to crypto. Jake calls this the “age of autonomy,” based on theories of short-wave and long-wave economic cycles driven by technological revolutions. By autonomy, Jake is referring to automation, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, robotics, and now crypto. Jake sees us as being in the mature phase of the Age of Information. Jake urges us not to view these changes with judgment, as right or wrong, but simply as fact. He sees a future intersection of these various technologies, with blockchain as the glue between them. Automation will not drive out humans if we make more complex and decentralized governance systems, but overall, over decades, human intervention will become less and less required. The economy needs a currency that will ride the economy through inflation and deflation, and a currency that stores value well over time, and those appear to be mutually exclusive. Jake believes we won’t go to full decentralization but that we’ll always have both centralized and decentralized currencies. Resources Mentioned:  Crypto’s Role in the Age of Autonomy - https://hackernoon.com/cryptos-role-in-the-age-of-autonomization-2bf414ceb5d2 Chain Reaction Twitter: https://twitter.com/chainpodcast Tom Shaughnessy Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shaughnessy119 Tradecraft Capital website: https://www.tradecraft.capital/  Jake Ryan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradecraftJake Book recommendation: Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital by Carlota Perez Technology conference where Jake is a keynote speaker: www.autonomy2040.org Jake’s Writing, Medium: @TradecraftJake Autonomy 2040 Summit – https://www.autonomy2040.org/   Disclosures: This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host may personally own tokens that are mentioned on the podcast. Tom Shaughnessy owns tokens in ETH, BTC, XTZ, STX, SNX, RUNE, sUSD and HNT. Lets Talk Bitcoin is a distribution partner for the Chain Reaction Podcast, and our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product or service.   

What we're talking about in this episode Learn my top 10 healthy eating and stress hacks for the holiday season Great ways to get a killer workout in a short amount of time with Tabata How to clear your mind and emotional burnout with short and easy exercises Essential oil blends to help you curb cravings, reduce stress and more Tips for being fully present this holiday season and removing your holiday stress   Episode Summary While the holidays are a wonderful time of year, they can often result in major emotional stress, giving into cravings and forgetting about your self-care routine. Instead of letting the holidays consume you, be prepared this holiday season with simple and seamless rituals to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. In this episode, I am sharing my top 10 favorite healthy eating tips and stress hacks for the holiday season to help you honor and nourish your body this time of year. Overcoming emotional and fatigue driven cravings, setting yourself up for success at holiday parties and learning how to take the focus off food are just a few of the ways you can help yourself handle the holidays with health and grace.  If you are looking for some holiday rituals that are easy to do, grounded in self-love and can help you support your body during and after this holiday season, this is an episode you can’t miss. Are you ready to say goodbye to holiday stress and guilt and start doing less so you can enjoy more? Share how you avoid your holiday triggers with us in the comments on the episode page!   Quotes “As magical as the holidays are, they can also be draining and overwhelming, and it is so easy to fall into emotional eating habits when we are feeling emotionally and physically drained.” (1:58) “The goal is to eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed. So savor your favorite holiday foods and holiday treats by eating small portions and make sure you are sitting down, comfortable, and you are really enjoying all of the experience.” (14:28) “Give yourself permission to be gentle with yourself during this time, carve out time for yourself and if you do feel yourself feeling triggered by a conversation or a painful memory, set yourself up with these daily stress-free recommendations and rituals.” (28:46) “Forget perfection. Stop obsessing over the need for everything to be perfect. Perfection is boring and it takes away from enjoyment.” (32:01)   Resources Mentioned Free Detox Blends Cheat Sheet Buy the Essential Oils Hormone Solution Here The Dash Diet Cookbook EY 144: Samantha Skelly   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Your menstrual cycle gives you more indication into your body’s overall health than just whether you have a regular period or not. As Lisa Hendrickson-Jack shares, by charting your menstrual cycle, you can not only track your fertility, you can also uncover other health problems you might not be aware of. Lisa is a holistic reproductive health practitioner, the author of The Fifth Vital Sign, blogger and podcast host at Fertility Friday, and has been using fertility awareness for 20 years as her primary birth control. On this podcast, Lisa explains what aspects of your menstrual cycle you should notice and track, from the color of your period blood to the length of your bleed to how your cervical mucus changes throughout your cycle. Did you know that having pain during menstruation is actually a sign that your body isn’t at optimal health? We’re taught that women experiencing cramps is normal during our pre-menstrual time, but when is pain ever something normal? Pain is a sign that something is wrong in our body. Lisa explains how over our menstrual years, our cycle will change. When we first get our period, our cycles might be longer than what’s considered normal (24-35 days). But as long as your cycle falls inside these normal parameters as an adult, you probably don’t have anything to worry about, at least on this front. Ovulating regularly, and, in turn, having a regular period, is important for the entire health of your body. Regular ovulation helps regulate your hormone levels, especially progesterone, as this hormone is incredibly important for our overall health. This is one of the reasons why hormonal birth control can negatively impact our health - the pill essentially takes us into false menopause, disrupting the natural rhythm of our hormones. Lisa shares some more natural birth control methods, including fertility awareness and non-hormonal birth control. She explains exactly how long we’re fertile for during our cycle (10 days!) and why you should take extra precautions during this time to prevent pregnancy. Do you have a regular menstrual cycle? Have you ever charted your cycle changes? Do you experience painful cramping at the start of your period?   In This Episode: How charting your menstrual cycle can indicate other health problems What aspects of your menstrual cycle you should notice How much pain is normal during your menstrual cycle How your menstrual cycle will change as you age What role ovulation has for the health of your entire body How hormonal birth control negatively affects your health What some natural birth control methods are How long are you fertile for in your cycle   Quotes: “As women, we have this amazing gift to be able to track our health just by paying attention to our cycles.” (6:05) “Having healthy menstrual cycles, regular ovulatory cycles, ovulating, and producing progesterone is really important for us to achieve optimal health.” (19:54) “If you were to draw the blood of 6,000 women who are on the pill, they’re all going to have up to 60% lower testosterone than a woman who’s not on the pill.” (26:04)   Links Get Your Free Fertility Awareness Video Series Find Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Online Find Lisa Hendrickson-Jack on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Live from the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado, Nick welcomes Serg Mendoza on the podcast. Serg is a former college football player, who is now attending law school in pursuit of his Masters Degree. He discusses the importance of financial education, shares tips on managing money, deciding on finance as his future, his father migrating to America and working long days to become his own boss, and life advice for others. Introduction, attending law school, how to manage your finances and avoiding debt. (0:00-7:57) The importance of controlling your financial future, the best ways to self educate, budgeting, and saving for retirement. (8:00-17:30) The reason he chose finance, his father being the essence of the American Dream, and the usefulness of working hard now for a better future. (17:32-21:54) Tips for individuals wanting to enter finance, his experience of being a college athlete while earning his accounting degree. (21:55-28:53) Life advice, quotes he lives by, and willingness to help out the Bold Perceptions community. (28:54-34:27) *** Nick's Notes ~ Smoking shisha, catching up with friends and recording for Bold Perceptions is a great day in my books. It was nice being back in the Rocky Mountains and seeing big Serg! I admired Serg's work ethic when we were teammates and I love seeing him put that focus into learning about money. Serg will be an awesome asset to the Bold Perceptions community, as he truly cares about other people and wants to see them be successful! QUOTES ———— “As a youth it is very important to take control of your finances rather than waiting until you are older” “Step number one in managing your finances is self-control.” “Arm yourself with personal financial knowledge in order to manage your financial situation.” “Everybody is the captain of their own financial future.” “Instead of spending money at Starbucks every day of the week, invest in a coffee maker. Instead of lining their pocket books, line your own.” “Sacrifice temporary satisfaction now and pay yourself in the future.” “Start saving for retirement now because social security for us is out of the question.” “With how hard [my dad] worked, to make sure we had a better life, It would be a slap in a face to him if I did not take advantage of that.” “You just have to believe in yourself, and you will be able to accomplish what you want.” “If you want to do anything, don’t do anything half assed.” “You’re an athlete but you are also way more than that.” “Anything worth achieving in life is never easily attained.”

Pelvic floor health is too often ignored by women. Especially after childbirth, but throughout life, the pelvic floor needs loving care. The great thing is that it is well within your control to address the needs and wellbeing of this important group of muscles.  Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. With expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, she has helped over ten thousand women at her NYC-based healing center through a combination of integrative modalities. Isa and I discuss how you can best keep your pelvic floor healthy and strong. Whether or not you just had a child, there are steps you can take to maintain a fit pelvic floor. Isa starts by sharing why Kegels alone aren’t the answer and how to balance them out with reverse-Kegels. Isa also shares what she’s learned about helping women create counter-balance for their normal exercises. Certain workouts can inadvertently tighten the pelvic floor which can lead to problems during childbirth. With Isa’s counter-balance exercises, this risk can be mitigated. We also talk about what to do after childbirth to avoid damaging your pelvic floor. Many women are told that they can resume normal workouts after only a few weeks, but this can actually lead to more problems. Isa shares some tips on how to ease back into your old routines without causing avoidable trauma. What was your greatest challenge returning to a regular workout after childbirth? Let’s talk about it in the comments on the episode page!   In this episode The effects and limitations of the kegel if utilized properly along with reverse-Kegels Why certain exercise routines can lead to pelvic-floor complications during childbirth Tips for safely returning to your old workout routine after giving birth Why many women experience leaking and why they shouldn’t accept it The importance of knowing your pelvic anatomy so that you can better listen to your body   Quotes “As you’re doing the breath-work, you have to do the visualization. Sometimes you need visualization, you need breath-work, you need positioning to accomplish the exercise.” [7:29] “There are so many ways to train the pelvic floor. It’s only limited by experience.” [11:57] “You can’t rehab the core after labor and delivery and a cesarean if you’re not addressing the trigger-points in the belly.” [31:09] “The guru and the doctor lives within you. All you need is the right mentor and the guide to bring that guru forward. You ultimately hold the entire key to your healing.” [39:22]   Links The Ultimate Guide to Happier Lady Parts Find Isa Herrera online Follow Isa on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube   Check out the full show notes for this episode here Urban Wellness Clinic Follow Emily & Urban Wellness on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Entrepreneurship often starts with a vision of what you want to create, but that doesn’t have to hold you back from growing and expanding your mission. Danyel Surrency Jones may have started in a corporate career, but when her husband approached with an innovative sports technology idea, she took the leap into entrepreneurship. Now, alongside POWERHANDZ, Danyel has her own successful business consulting firm. One of the most valuable aspects of business that Danyel has grown over the years is her network. Being connected to other entrepreneurs and strategic partners has allowed for a business and growth that she wouldn’t have achieved otherwise. The only other thing she wishes she prioritized over the years was taking risks earlier because most of her risks have paid off big time. Danyel and her husband started POWERHANDZ to sell one product, but in their 5 years of business, they’re now working in sports technology on a much broader scale. Their day 1 vision hasn’t stopped them from growing and experimenting in other aspects of business. Danyel states that being an authentic leader has been essential in her career and growth. When she’s living and speaking her truth, Danyel has confidently led her team, even when she couldn’t be 100% certain she was leading them to success. It’s that open, honest approach that makes the difference. Being a changemaker and a women in sports technology has not always been easy for Danyel. As a woman, she’s in two male-dominated industries, paving the way for other women to come behind her.  Danyel says that one of the hardest parts of starting her own sports tech business has been creating her own business blueprint. She compares it to opening a franchise restaurant, where you get your entire business and marketing plan laid out before you. Sometimes you have to take risks and experiment in order to make your own print successful. That’s why Danyel believes that entrepreneurs and business owners should be open about their business failures. Almost everyone has them and by sharing these experiences, we all help other business owners avoid these mistakes or work through them. Do you have a day one business vision you’re excited to bring forward? How do you live as your most authentic self? What scares you about starting your own business?   In This Episode: How your network is your best asset and should be nurtured and grown How your company can evolve from what it started Why you don’t let your day 1 vision stop you from getting to your next vision How to be an authentic leader What it’s like being a woman in sports and in tech How do you make the right decisions when you’re starting a company and blueprint from scratch Why entrepreneurs should share their failures as well as their successes   Quotes: “As we look at where we’ve been and where we’re going, like any entrepreneur in hindsight, there’s certainly lessons learned. And there’s a path and things that we may have done differently. But where we’re going today gives me absolute chills.” (15:24) “When we talk about leading from within, it’s being able to be so authentic about who you are, where you’re able to get people to take a risk with you because of that authentic nature.” (20:03) “Starting a business from bootstrapping... that takes a lot of heart and a lot of gut.” (24:08)   Links Find Danyel Surrency Jones Online Follow Danyel on Instagram | LinkedIn Learn more about POWERHANDZ Online Find Dr. Cortney Baker Online Follow Dr. Cortney Baker on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Join From Side Hustle to CEO on Facebook Subscribe to Women in Business on Apple Podcasts   Are you a female millennial entrepreneur who wants to start or scale your service-based business but not sure where to start? Go to https://www.drcortneybaker.com/roadmap to get a copy of my business roadmap. Stop duct-taping ideas together for starting your business. Snag my FREE roadmap to get starting on building a real business today. About Dr. Cortney Baker... She is an award-winning entrepreneur, researcher, author, speaker, and an advocate for gender equality. As a leadership expert and mother of three, she is passionate about inspiring and empowering women to lead with greatness. Dr. Baker is the author of the best-selling books: The Ten Do's and Don'ts for Business Leadership: Lessons to Lead Effectively and Unlimited: Conquering the Myth of the Glass Ceiling. She is passionate about helping ambitious female millennial entrepreneurs go from side-hustle to CEOs! Feedback? Questions? Comments? For more information or to reserve Dr. Cortney Baker to speak at an upcoming event, please contact her at: cortney@cortneybaker.com or 1-469-708-8840.

What we're talking about in this episode Learn about the benefits of essential oils for creating natural glowing skin Daily beauty habits to create glowing skin and protect yourself from chemicals My favorite essential oils and their benefits for anti-aging and topical healing Discover aromatic dressing and how you can rock it in your own life How affirmations can increase positive thoughts and rewire your brain   Episode Summary Did you know that the harmful endocrine disruptors found in daily personal care products and makeup can increase your likelihood of chronic diseases? According to the environmental working group, the average woman applies 168 chemicals to her skin every single day. Those chemicals are absorbed into the body and can have harmful effects on your body as well as the environment. In this chemical-filled world, it is so important to take care of your health and your entire family’s health. Luckily there are natural and simple ways that you can start to change your routine and protect yourself while gaining an amazing glow. In this episode, I share my daily beauty routine to manage my skin at the age of 40 and create glowing skin every day. Learn about the impact of sugar on your skin and gut health, which essential oils can boost collagen production and help you manage your pigment, and do it yourself skin care recipes with natural homemade solutions.  You can create an amazing glow naturally through the use of essential oils and create beautiful and youthful skin without the use of harsh chemicals. If you have areas of concern or just want to boost your skin’s ability to look radiant this information-packed episode will help you get your skin back on track naturally.  What are your favorite essential oil for daily beauty care and personal maintenance? Share your favorite recipe with us in the comments on the episode page.    Quotes “As a woman in the modern world, it’s important to understand the harmful effects that toxic ingredients in daily personal care products and makeup can have on our health and the health of our entire family.” (1:34) “Natural do it yourself care recipes can be naturally enhanced with many anti-aging, therapeutic essential oils. I can’t wait to share some of my favorites with you today!” (6:07) “Now that you know all of these beautiful oils and what they can do for your skin, who doesn’t want to add them into their skincare products today?” (18:58) “Ready to step into loving yourself a little bit more today? If it’s a ‘heck yes’ then I create the perfect little self-care guide for you.” (23:33)   Resources Mentioned Self-Care Rituals Free Guide The Smart Moms Guide to Essential Oils Environmental Working Group    Other Resources: Register for the Essential Oil Hormone Summit Here Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Sheila Sutherland woke up one day to find that her brain and body had betrayed her, unable to form full sentences and left with pain everywhere except her face and hair. The medical community had a lack of answers and an overindulgence of antibiotics which lead Sheila to venture out on her own and find healing on her own terms. With over 20 years of experience in the science and education fields, Shiela used her knowledge and the power of holistic medicine to heal her myalgic encephalomyelitis and find peace in the betrayal of her body.  By making meaning out of your trauma and finding what works best for your own healing journey, Sheila is proof of the power of managing your behavior and responses to increase success in both your personal and professional lives. Through meditation, gut healing, kickboxing, nature and more, Sheila is here to provide tangible ways to help you live your life with the utmost happiness.  If you are looking for tools on how to overcome a bodily betrayal or master this thing that we call life, Sheila is the guru you need to help you pay attention to your body and your mind to take back control of your body and your life.  Have you ever dealt with a bodily betrayal? Share your story with us in the comments on the episode page.    In This Episode Exploring the individual experience of PTSD and how it affects each person individually Tools to help manage your stress and anger through healthy emotional outlets The power of meditation when healing chronic pain and emotional trauma Ways that you can heal your gut and microbiome from the inside out  How to reconnect with your body through meditation, nature, and self-care   Quotes “As great as it was that they could put a name on it, the problem was that because it was so rarely diagnosed and not really studied, there was no medical protocol.” (7:34) “I had a rather strong conversation with my doctor and said, ‘I need to figure this out on my own’. Because unfortunately the traditional medical community doesn’t really have anything for me for this, and I need to try something else because this isn’t working.” (9:29) “Meditation, like anything, is a practice. You have to do it on a consistent, regular basis. And in doing that my mind finally went, oh, so we can rest a little bit. And it started learning that there was another way to do it.” (16:40) “Eventually it was, ‘I have to let this go.’ And it took time, it is not an easy, overnight process, but I had to get to the point of ‘I can’t keep holding onto this.’” (24:48)   Links Reignite Your Purpose Website Follow Sheila on Facebook | Instagram   Find the full episode post here: https://pbtinstitute.com/85 Do you have Post Betrayal Syndrome? Take the quiz: https://pbtinstitute.com/quiz/ Products and Programs specifically designed to help you heal from betrayal: https://pbtinstitute.com/shop/ Connect: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/InspireEmpowerTransform Free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenHackingBetrayal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebiSilber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debisilber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debisilber/ Watch my TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX30i6nC7ro

Ed and Ron talk to showrunner-in-training Misty Stinnett about her Nerd GOAT: Anne of Green Gables! Pop culture's first punk-rock heroine to flip society the bird! Misty has been a writer's assistant on TV's CLOAK & DAGGER, THE FOSTERS, and to the legendary Jenji Kohan on ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK. She co-hosts the indispensible podcast GO HELP YOURSELF, a critical deep-dive into self-help books and movements. Follow @mistyroseyposey on Twitter and @mistyrose on Instagram! — SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! Amazing exclusive content and original art! SIGN UP FOR TOOTHBRUSHME.COM! Clean mouth. Clean planet. Dirt cheap. A lifetime-guaranteed handle and biodegradable toothbrush heads delivered direct to your door, for the same price you'd pay at a grocery store! JOIN OUR REVIEW CONTEST! We're trying to hit 173 reviews on Apple Podcasts! Our favorite(s) get access to select Patreon content! — QUOTES: “As little boys, you’ve got Stand By Me, you’ve got The Goonies, y’know, The Sandlot. You’ve got all these really fantastical things to see yourself in.” “The first thirty minutes of that movie, my jaw was on the floor, and I left that theater going, ‘I finally f**king get it. I finally get why little boys and men are so excited about comic book movies and superheroes.’” “It’s also not Anne’s fault that Diana sat there like a f**king lush and downed an entire bottle of currant wine while she wasn’t looking!” “I should just be dirty and dumb and shitty for a while, and then eventually get what I want because I stuck to my guns.” “Kids are more and more mature, sooner? No they’re not. They stay really really stupid until they’re like 25, just like they always have.” “Her masculine thoughts weighed down the plane!” — See Ed every Monday and Tuesday on the Screen Junkies Universe livestream! Catch Ron on Jack of All Nerds! Subscribe, rate and review Nerd GOAT on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 25: Louder - On Writing Better and Bravely with Master Copywriter Lauren Vanessa Zink When it comes to online marketing, we always hear: copy is Queen! But, gorgeous, I know a lot of entrepreneurs struggle with copy; today, sister – you are in luck! I sat down to chat with Master Copywriter Lauren Vanessa Zink and get the deep dive on making copywriting your new best friend. Lauren Vanessa Zink helps rebels with big hearts and big shit to do in the world find their voice, nail their messaging, and write incredible, sales-making copy. Armed with a B.A. and red lipstick, she’s taken tens of thousands of coaches, consultants, and creatives from “Who are you?” to “Holy cow, where have you been all my life?” When she isn’t working on a client launch or writing about herself in the third person, you can find her playing at one of San Diego’s awesome dog beaches with her fur baby Sphinx.   Inside this episode, we discuss:   All about today’s guest, Lauren Vanessa Zink [0.43] What is Copywriting? [3.14] How Lauren got started as a copywriter [6.50] Scaling done for you services [15.22] Lauren’s struggle with burnout and expansion [22.00]  How Lauren taps into her clients and speaks through their authentic voice [34.00] What are Brand Icons and how to use them [45.09]   Quotes: “As you grow and evolve, your voice will grow and evolve.” [32.54] “Where you overlap with your client is where the magic and the gold is” [36.22]   Links we mentioned: www.laurenvanessazink.com    

Yvonne Heimann is CEO of Pacific Crest Media, which helps its clients develop a recognizable online presence, as well as the owner of and mentor at Ask Yvi, her own efficiency consulting firm. Yvi helps entrepreneurs determine the most effective ways to make their businesses work for them rather than the other way around, and is on a mission to help with “bulletproofing” your business—essentially making sure your business can run in your absence in case of emergency or another priority. In this episode, Yvonne discusses the very personal loss that shaped her path in life, explains how experimentation factors into nearly every part of her day, and emphasizes the importance of establishing trust with your customers over nearly everything else. The Finer Details of This Episode: Yvonne explains how she helps her clients out by effectively becoming a project manager for their businesses. The family tragedy that made Yvonne realize how her business wasn’t secure in the event of an emergency. How efficiency and experimentation are as much a part of Yvonne’s life as they are part of her work with clients. Yvonne describes the origin and underlying ethos of her Bulletproof Business Planner. Boundaries and the right tool: the secrets to Yvonne’s success communicating with others. The highs and lows Yvonne encountered launching and building up her business, as well as how her successful Facebook community developed. Why regardless of how technology evolves, you will always need to network effectively in order to succeed. Whether Yvonne thinks branding or selling is more important, and why it isn’t a necessity to stay “relevant.” Why knowing a customer trusts her is the best testimony Yvonne could possibly receive. Quotes: “As long as you’re interested in a person you’re always gonna come up with a couple questions.” “The right tool is the one you actually use.” “From funny topics to disgusting topics, I’ve always been an open book. If you ask me you’re always gonna get an answer.” “I don’t want you to put it off ’til tomorrow because we don’t know if tomorrow is gonna be there.” “You can make it happen but you can’t do it alone.” Mentions: Asus, Canon, Keurig, Ikea, Google Guest Links:Ask Yvi - https://askyvi.com/ Ask Yvi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/askyvi/ Ask Yvi Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/askyvi Ask Yvi YouTube profile - https://askyvi.tips/aytsubscribe Bulletproof Business Planner - https://shop.askyvi.com/ Pacific Quest Media - https://pcm.cc/   Visit Brandon’s website at www.BrandsOnBrandsOnBrands.com Join the Brand Growth Community on Facebook at www.brandonbrands.com/community And please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

Desirée Adams is a wedding planner in Upstate New York who creates heirloom occasions for modern couples. After seven years producing high-level events for internationally-recognized companies in Washington, DC, she took a break to focus on her young children. But she couldn't stay away for long. Three years and three moves later, she founded Verve Event Co. in 2017. Focusing on efficiency and artful design, Desirée helps couples enjoy planning their modern wedding so they still have time for #allthethings. For her, life is too short to waste it on moments without meaning. Big Takeaways Though the idea of having your favorite band play your wedding might be super dreamy, keep in mind they might not know all they need to bring and be ready for. It is important to be sure the communication is excellent there, because unless they are a proper wedding band they probably aren't thinking about the logistics. They also likely are not local, so there is the need to consider the costs of travel, lodging, av equipment, etc. If you are going for the wedding festival feel, the main focus is usually on the music. Food trucks can be a fun alternative to catering. The guests can wander between food and the band. However, with the trucks there is no formal time aside for toasts. So it is important to think about the structure of the whole day. Food trucks do have a higher per person cost, since guests should be allowed to go up multiple times. It's important to think about how the trash will be collected, will you hire bussers? Without a proper catering team, you must be thinking about all the elements of the night. It's super important to consider the space you are doing this festival wedding in. Weather happens! Be in a space that allows some craziness, drainage for a downpour, room for the guests to wander, etc. Have a plan b and a plan c in case it does rain! Safety and security are huge if you're planning something like this. *Links We Referenced: * VerveEventCo.com Facebook, instagram, pinterest: @verveeventco *Quotes: * “As a planner, we're able to give these couples the time back with their family and friends.” - Desiree “If possible, I would have multiple food trucks, so there aren't lines.” - Desiree [On having someone come out and measure the space] “…then you know if you can actually fit or not… That's their job, to understand what their risks are of having your event in such an area.” -Desiree “If you're having a wedding festival-ish wedding, you're not doing it to have a wedding, you're doing it to have that festival concert experience.” - Desiree Get In Touch EMAIL: thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com FACEBOOK: @TBWPpodcast INSTAGRAM: @thebigweddingplanningpodcast BE SURE TO USE THE HASHTAG: #planthatwedding TWITTER: @TBWPpodcast PHONE: (415) 723-1625 Leave us a message and you might hear your voice on the show! PATREON: www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast Special Guest: Desirée Adams.

Today we are flipping the script on your host, Dr. John Arnold, and giving him his chance in the hot seat. Want to know how Dr. John met his wife, where he wishes he was living, and why he chose to become a general practitioner? All this and more is answered today as we dive deep inside what makes Podcast A Vet tick. Going back to the beginning of Dr. John’s veterinary career we are discussing everything from the importance of mentorship to learning who you should be giving your attention too, and ways to become a master in the art of recovery. And as a bonus, hear John’s rendition of The Safety Dance in our question lightning round! If you want to get to know your host better, or are looking for advice when it comes to any part of the veterinary field and life, this episode is for you. Get ready to be inspired by Dr. John and prior guests, as we review the struggles of achieving your dreams and the reasons why it is all worth it. Do you have a question that you want to ask Dr. John? Share it with us in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode Understanding the intimidations and decisions of practice ownership How to deal with the pressure between balancing career and home life Common threads found among the superheroes in the veterinary world Playing an active role in someone else's passion to provide mentorship Steps to harness family and community as the driving forces in your life   Quotes “As far as mentorship, I think it boils down to playing an active role and just stoking someone's passion a little bit.” (6:43) “Looking back, she was more important than the ‘where’. And that's really cheesy but it's true.” (19:10) “If you can picture a bagel or a donut, that inner circle is kind of the people you should be spending the most time with and sacrificing the least for, and I had it backward for a long time because I didn't want to let anybody down.” (29:05) “Wherever your tribe is, hold onto them. They not only bring you a lot of joy but they bail you out when things get bad.” (36:08) “I need to thank you guys, listeners, because you have impacted me in so many ways. And made me a better doctor, a better father, and a better human in general.” (38:24)   Links PAV 052: Kelsey Cates PAV 051: Kelsey Cates PAV 016: Zach Lake   Enjoying these stories? Consider supporting Podcast A Vet on Patreon & check out our awesome patron-only perk Find the full show notes here  Keep up with everything Podcast A Vet Follow Podcast A Vet on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Join our free community of dedicated vet professionals looking to improve their practices and lives in our free Facebook community! We'd love it (and you) if you would take 1 minute and leave us a review on iTunes!

What does your dog want more than anything else in the world? Even though we’re completely different species, there are some core things we have in common with our dogs. While we want the same things out of life for the most part, the trick lies in being able to communicate those things to one another. Often, we see our dogs effort to communicate as misbehaving or acting out, when really, they are just trying desperately to be heard. Are you recognizing your dog’s signs? Are you respecting their communication? Dogs have 3 major social needs that need to be fulfilled, similar to humans. In this episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy gives us insight into what to look for when trying to listen to your dog, and how to strengthen the bond between you both by being present, connected and open to feedback from your best friend!   In This Episode Did you know that dogs and humans share a similar social intelligence? How dogs help us belong, and how we help them do the same. Meeting your dogs needs goes deeper than praising them or playing with them. What is your dog supposed to do when their human just isn’t getting it? The value of a feedback loop between you and your dog.   Quotes “As socially intelligent animals, both humans and dogs need to be appreciated and loved. We both need to feel like we belong.” “Behavior is Communication. Respect your dog’s communication as a valuable contribution to the relationship”   Want More of Kathy? Brilliant Partners Academy Enlightened by Dogs Website Facebook Community

Naltrexone was originally used to help opioid addicts in their recovery process, because it prevents people from experiencing the high of the drug. Now, Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is being used in novel ways: to help with inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and chronic skin rashes. Today's guest, Dr. Leonard Weinstock, is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and has a private practice.   Dr. Weinstock is an active lecturer and has published more than 85 articles, abstracts, editorials and book chapters. He is researching the role of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and mast cell activation syndrome in a variety of syndromes. In this episode, we talk about the use of LDN in the treatment of chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis. Have you been prescribed LDN for a chronic skin rash? Tell us in the comments! In this episode Thoughts on addressing adult acne from a more holistic perspective Why you have to look at your hormones if you've used birth control pills to control acne What is LDN? How can LDN help people with psoriasis, rosacea, and other skin conditions? Potential side effects of LDN How well does the body typically tolerate it? Do you have to be on LDN for life to be symptom-free? Has LDN ever been used in people with eczema or seborrheic dermatitis?   Quotes “As far as tolerability of the medicine: If you go up very slowly, our ability to get people to the full anti-inflammatory dose of 4.5mg is actually quite good. So I think that the issues of insomnia and GI side effects can be diminished just by starting at 1mg and gradually increasing it every four to seven days.” [9:44] "An autoimmune condition is rarely reversed by diet." [11:57] "This is a drug that is FDA-approved, but it's off-label when it's used for low doses." [15:11]   Links Find Dr. Weinstock online here LDNresearchtrust.org My first interview with Dr. Weinstock about the SIBO-Rosacea connection ACNE RESOURCES Dr. Jolene Brighten's episode Beyond The Pill book by Dr. Brighten Brie Wieselman's first episode Brie Wieselman's second episode Melissa Gallico's episode Dr. Carrie Jones

When your feminine fire is barely smoldering what do you think that does to your health and your overall experience of life? If you’re not sure what I’m talking about then this episode is for you. Find out what your feminine fire is and why it’s key to living brilliant health and healing in your life.Discover how your emotions are intimately tied to your passion and sexuality and how to connect deeply with yourself to ignite and release hidden energy.For women sexuality and sensuality and intimately connected to emotions and our relationship with ourselves. In this episode, Sex, love and relationship coach Amanda Testa shares great tools and easy practices that you can use to reconnect to yourself, your intimate relationships and your emotions.Key Notes:What is Feminine Fire?Connecting to the present and activating your senses5 senses ritualSelf-love and self-worth Quotes:“As women we all have this powerful energy within us.” – Amanda Testa“Sex is about more than just the physical for women. 90% of our sexual responses are in our brain and not in our genitals.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston“Desire is your connection to intuition.” – Amanda Testa“The greatest love is loving and appreciating yourself.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston“Anger is about boundaries. It helps you define what you want and what you don’t want.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston“If you don’t feel the depth of your emotions, you will never be able to experience the height to which you can fly with them.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston“Her brilliant health means being whole, nourished, radiantly alive in all areas of your body and your life.” – Amanda Testa Links Mentioned:Website – amandatesta.comSensuality ritual – amandatesta.com/sensualityPodcast – Find Your Feminine FireWatch the Podcast episode on YouTube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Like this episode and want more? Join our Patreon community because your contribution funds our podcast so we're always free and always in your feed. Sign up here! We got into this business because we love caring for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. That skill doesn’t always coincide with business and financial savvy. If you can relate, we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we share our advice, tips, and experiences for creating a successful business and staying on top of your finances. From business expenses to taxes, we’re diving in deep for this Financial Real Talk.In this episode, we will cover:Cost of Doing Business vs. Business ExpensesPay Yourself, Pay Your TaxesHow do you get through the Ups and Downs?This episode is sponsored by MilkNotes. MilkNotes is an all-in-one lactation charting tool that helps you better manage your LC practice.Quotes:“As a small business owner, you’re both the employer and theemployee”“Pay yourself your salary”“You have to pay your taxes”“If you don’t have liability insurance, you don’t have a business”“It’s terrifying being a small business owner”“You CAN grow a sustainable business with sustainable income”“What does it mean to be rich to you?”“We have this fundamental belief that more breastfeeding is going tomake our world a better place”Annie’s Tech TipSecure and Encrypted Communications - What’s the difference?Leah’s Marketing TipFind out how you can build your network in your community as your building your business.If you’re interested in increasing access for aspiring IBCLCs of color, please check out:Reaching Our Sisters EverywhereNikki & Nikki Lactation Career Consultants You Tube Channel is fullof training, affirmations and other gems for aspiring IBCLCs.Many thanks to Stephanie Granade for her production assistance, and to Silas Wade for creating our theme music.

What we're talking about it this episode! Understanding that your unpleasant feelings are there for your protection How to move through the eight unpleasant feelings within ninety seconds Questions to ask yourself when dealing with unpleasant feelings in the moment Creating more confidence in yourself through six basic formats Strategies to manage your anxiety and develop your emotional skillset   Episode Summary: Gaining confidence and mastering your anxiety is an issue that is rapidly increasing in our ever pressuring modern society. Dr. Joan Rosenburg, Ph.D., psychologist, corporate consultant, and creator of emotional mastery training, recognized the need to help people move through unpleasant emotions and heal their emotional wounds in order to cultivate lasting confidence. Dr. Rosenburg’s practices are based off a foundation of resilience and authenticity, and she has created a step by step guide to help you manage your difficult feelings and live your most confident life. Today Dr. Rosenburg is giving us a glimpse into how to develop confidence, why people struggle with unpleasant feelings, and the necessity to take risks in order to push your boundaries and release your fear of the outcome. She is breaking down how our bodily sensations help us understand our emotions, the connection between unpleasant feelings and confidence and making sense of what is triggering your emotions. By choosing awareness instead of avoidance you can better be in touch with your daily feelings and gain closure and clarity around some of your biggest internal worries. Dr. Rosenburg is changing lives with her knowledge around anxiety, emotions, and confidence, and is here to help you gain clarity and create actions that best serve your emotional wellbeing. Do you struggle with the issues that Dr. Rosenburg touches on? Let us know in the comments section on the episode page!   Quotes: “As much as the way we think gets in our way and helps us feel worse about ourselves as opposed to better, what I found is that people really struggle with dealing with unpleasant feelings” (15:28) “If somebody remembers the formula one choice, eight feelings, ninety seconds, then they can actually lean right into those unpleasant feelings” (23:17) “If you approach your relationship from the standpoint that you are seeing the other person as well-intentioned, that you are well-intentioned for them and they are well-intentioned for you, then it is like don't hold onto the hurt. They are not trying to hurt you” (31:00) “As we speak we come to know ourselves and develop confidence, and its as we take action that's when we build confidence” (42:29)   Resources Mentioned: 90 Seconds to a Life you Love by Dr. Joan Rosenburg Dr. Joan Rosenburg Website The Essential Oils Hormone Solutions Free Bonuses Dr. Mariza Book Tour Schedule   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

It's well known that the source of many skin problems lies in the gut. In fact, you may have a sensitivity to a natural chemical in your food that is triggering an issue with your skin. The tricky part, though, is often identifying just what the chemical cause of that trigger is. My friend Jennifer Brand knows all about this. She's a certified nutrition specialist and an integrative functional and clinical nutritionist with a bachelors in nutrition and dietetics as well as two masters degrees in public health and human nutrition. Jennifer enjoys taking into account her clients' unique biochemistry using conventional and functional tests combined with a thorough case history while addressing problems using holistic and natural means. In this chat, Jennifer and I talk about common chemical triggers that occur naturally in food but can cause major flare-ups and problems in your skin without you even realizing it. We go on to discuss what you can do to try to identify a potential food trigger and how you can take charge of your gut and skin health by eliminating the chemicals that are causing problems.   In this episode: How impaired gut health impacts the skin's health in myriad ways The differences between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities Some common chemical triggers you might want to watch out for in what you eat Simple steps you can take to see if you have a food sensitivity   Quotes: “As you know, health begins in the gut. It's where 80% of our immune system is located. So when we have impaired gut health, it impacts all the systems of the body including the skin.” [2:58] “When you're doing an elimination diet … if you don't see results in one to two weeks, stop right there, it's something else. It should help quickly if you remove these things.” [8:29] “If you're finding that you are sensitive to these natural chemicals, it really warrants a look at your gut-health. That really does involve working with somebody who can help guide you through the process.” [14:34]   Links: Find Jennifer Brand online Get Jennifer's Skin Tools Watch Jennifer's interview at the Eczema & Psoriasis Awareness Week Do you have low stomach acid? Take this test to find out Further discussion on IgE vs IgG responses   Check out the full show notes here! Keep up with everything The Healthy Skin Show here! Follow The Healthy Skin Show on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

We all know what it feels like to be rundown, stressed, and on the brink of burnout. My guest, Dr. Mariza Snyder, a specialist in using essential oils for hormone health, shares today how and why you should be including them in your health care routine, including as a way to reduce stress. Like so many natural practitioners, Dr. Mariza had a youth plagued with headaches, weight issues, and hormonal imbalances she attributes to family legacy, or a “woman’s plight.” She knew that something had to change, so set out on a quest fuelled by nutritious food and daily exercise. When a friend recommended she try an essential oil blend to help protect her against illness, Dr. Mariza’s life changed. Learn what the magic blend was that kept Dr. Mariza from getting ill for 3 and a half years, after getting sick 5-7 times per year. See how prioritizing self-care and daily defense can have a positive impact on your hormonal health. And then discover how different essential oils can help with different aspects of your life: sleep problems, energy depletion, headaches, and menstrual migraines. Do you have too much stress in your life and not enough stress reduction techniques? Do you know how to implement natural remedies to help with common hormonal problems? How do you make time for you?   In This Episode: How to learn to put yourself first How bringing self-care and establishing good boundaries affects your relationships How you can use essential oils to help you ground down How essential oils can help you manage your stress levels What instant energy is and how this oil blend will boost your mood How to figure out what oils you need at any given time What the best essential oils for sleep are What the “Menstrual Migraine” is and how essential oils can help with this   Quotes: “As a Latina woman, I felt that my worth was predicated by how much I did for others. I had to really wrestle with that belief.(2:30) “Letting go of what’s not serving you, removing yourself or putting some hard lines between those healthy relationships, creating those boundaries really does free you up to be your best self and to have better-nourished relationships.” (4:45) “I always tell people that the orange blossom or the sweet orange or the wild orange - I dare you to stay mad after breathing that oil. Try! Try to stay upset, try to stay frustrated. That oil will shift you so quickly from a state of distress to a state of happiness like that!” (13:49)   Links Pre-Order The Essential Oil Hormone Solution Find Dr. Mariza Snyder Online Follow Dr. Marisol on Facebook | Instagram Listen to Essentially You   Check out the full show notes including behind the scenes footage here! Keep up to date with everything Couch Talk & Dr. Anna Connect further with Dr. Anna on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Youtube   If you liked this episode, you should probably check out these past episodes: Are You Paying Attention To What Your Poop Is Telling You? with Dr. Marisol Teijeiro How Dr. Terry Wahls Diet Can Boost Your Immune System & Help With Chronic Pain? The Hidden Culprit of Sleep Disorders Nobody Talks About — Couch Talk With Dr. Michael Gelb

The things you need to know about lender points.Quotes:"As you consider your loan options, you really need to look at your long term ownership plan as well as your willingness to actually pay points and that will really help you determine the best strategies so you can consult with a mortgage professional on this and they can give you some scenarios to look at."Show Notes: [00:03] We're talking lender points. These are mortgage points. What are they in? Should you pay them?[01:01] Lenders make money on loans in basically two ways. One is via the interest rate they charge. The higher the interest rate, the more money that they make when they sell the loan after it closes which typically happens. The other way they make money is to charge fees. [02:44] It may be okay to pay some points when you start looking at the lower interest rate that you may get and the fact that you're going to be in that home for a longer period of time. Maybe if you're going to be short term in a residence, then paying a point may not be beneficial.[03:43] Ultimately it's up to you, but that is what the professional is for. It's to give you the advice that you need and then help you make the right decision for yourself.If you like this episode of the Houston Inside Out podcast, please don't forget to like, share, and comment! We appreciate your support and feedback! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All you business owners know that we spend a lot of time doing work that is necessary to run our business, but that falls outside our passions. You got into this to make videos, not handle accounting, payroll, and so on. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: it’s so important to bring people on board who can free up your time and energy so that you can focus on what really drives you and your craft. My guest knows a thing or two about this and how to make it work. Marc Womack is the founder of Sub7 in Columbus, Georgia. For nearly two decades, Mark has been working with some really amazing brands to create some kick-ass programming on country and outdoor living. Eight years ago he started Sub7 and has been crushing it ever since making TV shows, commercials, and brand management projects about the great outdoors. Today we talk about what it was like building a business that fits into a particular niche. Marc tells us why you can’t do it alone and how he built a successful business by relying on the talents of others as well as his own. There are some great nuggets of inspiration and advice in this interview that are definitely worth your consideration. Has building a team helped your business thrive and grow? Tell us about it in the comments on the episode page!   In this episode: Breaking out on your own with a brand new company Hiring help when your company is just starting out so that you can free up your time The three types of people you need working with you The importance of building and nurturing relationships that are central to the work you do What to consider when hiring freelancers and red flags to watch out for   Quotes: “As a business owner (whose just starting out) you are the accountant, project management, client management, shooter, DP, editor, production assistant. I mean, you’re taking out the trash! At the end of the day, it still rises and falls on what you can do and what work you can bring in.”  [22:53] “You have three different levels of people in your life. To be healthy, you need those three levels. You need somebody pouring into you, whether that be a mentor or a spiritual someone who's gone ahead of you in the faith. Somebody teaching you. You need contemporaries that you can bounce stuff off of… who understands where you are in business… And you also need people that you’re pouring into. [38:16] “If it’s something that’s not in your wheelhouse, don’t take it. Take the things that you know you can knock out of the park and let go of certain things because it’s going to end up hurting you more on the next three jobs that you could have had.”  [59:15]   Links: Build A Better Video Business With Our Exclusive Studio Sherpa Community Sub7’s Website Follow Marc on Facebook | Instagram Bone Collector   Help us make our 100th Episode Spectacular super special by sharing how Studio Sherpas has helped you in your business! Check out the full show notes page Stay up to date with everything we're doing at Studio Sherpas Tune into our weekly Facebook Lives Follow Studio Sherpas on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   If you haven't already, we'd love it if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!

Knowing your core values and implementing them into your work is perhaps the most important thing you can do to stay in business for the long haul. Your core values are the roadmap to getting the jobs and clients you’re excited about while staying flexible enough to ride the inevitable changes in the market. Today, Krista Chapman is going to tell us how it’s done! Krista is an event planner turned business and marketing strategist. She’s the founder of Path & Compass where she helps creative business owners think critically about their audiences and appreciate what they create so they can be intentional about their work. In this exciting episode, Krista drops some truth bombs about the importance of valuing your self-worth as a business owner and creative. You have to understand that you are worth more than that nagging voice inside your head would have you believe. You also need to be adaptable. The world is changing and so is the market. Staying true to your core values while adapting to the changes around you is essential in order to keep your business thriving for the long run. What are your core values? How do they play out in your business? Let us know in the comments on the episode page!   In this episode The number one struggle faced by business owners and why it’s probably not what you think Creating routines and buffers to help you surmount doubts that get in the way of building your business Identifying your core values so you can build the business you’re passionate about Being adaptable so that you don't get left behind as the market changes Why it can be essential to have a business partner Identifying your “super skill” that you can apply to everything you do   Quotes “As creatives and as artists, we play a very important role sort above the layer of survival. We play a role in that layer of thriving which is so much more important and so much more meaningful in creating a life that has purpose and beauty.” [22:04] “When it comes to being successful... it’s not about how passionate you are. It’s not about how skilled you are. It’s about how well you know yourself and how resilient and adaptable you are.” [33:16] “If we’re not being mindful of the work that we’re putting out there or how things are changing in the market, that's when things can fall apart without you even realizing it.”  [38:14] “The best thing you can do in business is to find the gap and fill it with another person that meets you halfway.” [47:44]   Links Build A Better Video Business With Our Exclusive Studio Sherpa Community Path & Compass Follow Krista on Instagram “Rocket Fuel” by Gino Wickman   Help us make our 100th Episode Spectacular super special by sharing how Studio Sherpas has helped you in your business! Check out the full show notes page Stay up to date with everything we're doing at Studio Sherpas Tune into our weekly Facebook Lives Follow Studio Sherpas on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   If you haven't already, we'd love it if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!

What we're talking about it this episode! The root cause of having a low libido How to mitigate and support your hormones with lifestyle changes The best essential oils to reduce stress while simultaneously boosting your libido Mariza’s favourite yoga poses for intimacy Tips and tricks around getting your hormones back on track   Episode Summary: If your idea of a hot Friday night is falling asleep in front of the TV, then we need to talk about your sex life. Today’s episode is all about using essential oils and easy lifestyle changes to rev up your sex drive and help you feel like your sexy self again. I’m so excited to share my top 5 tips to help fire up your desire and fix your hormone imbalance. There are many things that may be impacting your sex drive. By following a couple simple recipes and rituals to address stress and fatigue, you can fight libido crushers and stop missing out on one of life's greatest pleasures. Learn why clary sage is a girl's best friend, why you should be eating more chocolate and the secrets to my ultimate aphrodisiac spritz. Have essential oils had a life-changing effect on your libido? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   Quotes: “As a functional medicine expert who specializes in hormone health, I am here to tell you that you can reclaim your sexy by incorporating some simple lifestyle changes with the aid of aromatherapy, and you can have fun doing it.” (2:16) “By accessing the limbic brain through smell, what I love about essential oils is they have a profound effect on our stress and our hormones. As you know… essential oils have a way of literally deregulating your cortisol and ensuring that it gets back to balance.” (9:01) “Regardless of your stress quotient, our emotional situation can often cause inhibitions when it comes to intimacy. So with or without you dealing with stress, emotions are still at play. Fear associated with how we look, past experiences, ability or a number of other factors can prevent our minds and therefore our bodies from getting into the mood, while many emotional factors can be elevated with essential oils” (16:32) “While you're at it, schedule that self-care, schedule these lifestyle recommendations that I'm giving you today, schedule loving yourself. By supporting yourself with all of these wonderful habits like great sleep, self-care, eating well, using your oils, going to a yoga class, taking a hike in nature, all of these things are just ways to love yourself and setting the tone for living that best life.” (24:46)   Resources Mentioned: Dr. Mariza’s Libido Boosting Massage Blend Cheat Sheet   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Getting your business up and running when you have 1,000 ideas and expectations of what to do, but no real roadmap to work with might be the most daunting task imaginable. Deciding what clients to work with, prices to charge and staff to hire is enough to scare many people away. Caleb Maxwell, the co-founder of Hebron Films, has figured out a way to work with clients he is truly excited about, that align with his values, but that also can pay the bills. Caleb’s company produces high-quality films in Bendigo, Australia. Although Hebron Films is only five years old, Caleb already has a process nailed down for working with the best clients for him and producing stellar videos. He started by literally walking into his favorite businesses and asking if they wanted a video. Now his company makes all sorts of videos from TV ads to charity camp videos to art films. Today we talk about what it’s like to be a small business working with other small businesses. We discuss how to create your business from the ground up while focussing on building the best processes you can for growth and sustainability. Caleb is also a Selling like a Sherpa “graduate” and he tells us what it’s like to put its lessons into practice. We also get real about why you need to be true to your own identity, interests, and values to be the best you can instead of comparing yourself to others and trying to be someone you’re not. Do you have systems in place that allow you to focus on being a company that is true to your identity? Leave a comment on the episode page!   In this episode: How to find clients that you are truly excited to work with instead of the ones you dread Why being passionate about your work as well as that of your of your client can get you the best type of work out there What it means to make videos that influence your community The messy business of having employees and why you need to be good at “cleaning up” if you’re going to be a leader Having an effective and repeatable process to landing the right clients and delivering a project Advice to filmmakers who are just starting out to help them decide what they are worth   Quotes: “As we developed a little bit and we got past getting dazzled by the big numbers and we were down in the nitty-gritty of day-to-day business, we were like, wait a second. Maybe what we need is not more people. Maybe what we need is to develop who we are, what we do, what our process is so that we can actually have a firm foundation to build upon if we want to build.”  [39:24] “Wherever there are people, there will be mess. So if you aren’t a professional mess cleaner then you have no business in getting a lot of people around you. Because more people just equals more mess.” [41:18] “It’s chalk and cheese from where we started. We went from sort of plodding along and getting a few things here and there to now having a solid and implemented process that we follow with every client.” [1:02:11] “Find what makes you tick, where you want to work, where you want to invest yourself, and then chase after that area.”  [1:10:20]   Links: Build A Better Video Business With Our Exclusive Studio Sherpa Community If Studio Sherpas has had an impact on your life or business, I would SO love it if you would take a minute to leave us a voicemail for a compilation we're putting together. You can do that here! Hebron Films Follow Caleb on Facebook | Vimeo Selling like a Sherpa course   Check out the full show notes page Stay up to date with everything we're doing at Studio Sherpas Tune into our weekly Facebook Lives Follow Studio Sherpas on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   If you haven't already, we'd love it if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!

Entrepreneurs and high-performers are always looking for opportunities worth their time and money. For some, you’ll experiment with investing in businesses, and for others, you may start your own. On today’s episode we chat with Ryan Mandley, co-founder of Gallon Gear, who’s company mission is to help the World drink more water. … And that’s just his side-hustle. Ryan is also a leading real estate expert with more than a decade of experience. He’s seen the highs and lows in the housing market during his career, and has insights to offer you whether you’re an agent or an investor. During this interview, we talk about: How Ryan created Gallon Gear (and how it’s changed from prototype to shipped product) The ups and downs of physical products Amazon problems Where Ryan has seen the most success selling online What it’s like running ads for physical products on Facebook and Instagram Are we headed towards a 2008-like real estate crash? What to look for in a bank when you’re purchasing a home (especially your first one) Quotes “As soon as you think you have something figured out, something could change, and then you have to reinvent yourself.” – Ryan Mandley Resources Mentioned: Gallon Gear On Instagram Ryan Mandley On Instagram Ryan Mandley On YouTube Eric Cressey – Episode 5 Thin Blue Line Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

Things all started in a junkyard. From there it was infomercials, trading robots and everything in between. I don’t want to ruin anything with details, but I will say our guest from the Inner Circle community, Trae (“traecampell77” in chat room), is a shining example of passion must be at the forefront of this business we call trading the markets. When you truly enjoy something, you can push through essentially anything thrown your way as you’ll see. Trae was a great guy to talk with and there are many things, big and little, you can learn from his journey… some of which will prove to be some money savers for you. Let’s go! Notes: Today we interview community member Trae. We commend him for pushing through with this podcast while being covered in poison oak. His introduction to the market was at an early age. His family owned a junkyard so he would hear them discussing metal prices and this intrigued him. One late evening, Trae stumbled upon a forex infomercial and he started to play on the demo without knowing what he was really doing yet. While he had a lot to learn, he discovered a love for the market which provides the motivation to learn more and trade better. He purchased a trading robot as well with a ‘100% win rate (because it holds a position until it’s profitable).’ It took him around 6 months to get out of the red and finally close his positions. This led to him taking a break but his interest in the market never left. During his break, his family opened up a car dealership and as it got more profitable Trae found more time to focus on the markets again. He made the move from scalping to swing trading. Trae realizes that psychology plays a huge role in trading. He has spent a considerable amount of time watching his own mentality and then also using crowd psychology to spot trade opportunities. Quotes: As a kid I would always hear ‘metal prices are up or down.’ I didn’t understand then but I was interested. I started trying to put it all together but it was a nightmare. There was nothing solid about it. But I loved the market. I shut the account down and walked away to take a break but something was always calling me back to those charts. Areas to improve always include psychology and removing emotion. It took 6-12 months to learn how to lose properly.

EE Leaders | Leadership Lessons Season 1: Episode 8 - Event Planning In this week’s Leadership Lessons, Pastor Daniel shares from his own experiences in event planning. An event is any time we gather together as a group. We want these events to be beneficial. “I’ve had my share of epic failures, but I want to learn from my mistakes, to get better, to improve.” Here are 10 principles for event planning. 1)Pray. Ask God for wisdom and vision. (James 1:5). 2)Have a goal/define success. What is the point of this event? (Proverbs 29:18) 3)Get others involved. Let people help. There are great benefits in working as a team. (1 Corinthians 12:21) 4)Listen. Ask for input. Brainstorm. (Ecclesiastes 4:9) 5)Traditions are great, but be creative. Try new things. (1 Corinthians 12:5-6) 6)Make the event worth the time and money. Communicate the why and how it can bring value to their life. 7)Pray for the people coming to the event, that they will be blessed. It’s easy to get so busy planning that you forget this step. 8)Communicate well. Make sure to communicate the details. Tell people what to expect. (Ecclesiastes 12:9-10) 9)Be flexible/adjust. “We want to act calmly when our plan doesn’t go the way we think it should.” Chuck Smith always said, “Blessed are the flexible, for they will not break.” 10)Follow up/evaluate after the event. Ask questions. What could we change to make it better? Do it while your team’s memory is fresh.God gives the grace to have a great event. “It’s a sweet privilege to be used by God in this way, to plan events and to bless people.” So those are the 10 principles of event planning. Now you take them and apply them in your own way in your own ministry, by the power of the Holy Spirit. It’s been a blessing to share them with you. In today’s One Piece of Advice, my friend, Robby Christmas, is going to talk about how it’s important to have a reproducible tool that you can share and pass on to other people. ___ Quotes: “As leaders we want our gatherings to serve a purpose, to align with our mission and vision, but really to bless people. We want those events to be beneficial.” -Daniel Williams “Don’t be afraid to use someone else’s ideas.” -Daniel Williams "From time to time you should change up the format. I love being able to bring in guest speakers. It creates a bit of freshness to be creative.” -Daniel Williams “We need to make sure we’re bringing value to our gatherings by doing the little things. Little things can bring a lot of value.” -Daniel Williams “God’s sovereignty is much better than our plans.” -Daniel Williams “We want to be good planners and plan great events, but God wants us to grow and exercise faith.” -Daniel Williams “If you want people under your leadership to be sharing the gospel, you have to model that.” -Robby Christmas

EE Leaders | Leadership Lessons Episode 6: Your Schedule In this jam-packed episode, Daniel talks about the importance of planning your schedule. Good planning is part of good stewardship, of managing your time wisely. But you can’t do that unless you know what you’re supposed to be doing. That starts with understanding the will of God for your life. Ask God to show you that. Seek it out. Hebrews 12:1 talks about the sins that “easily entangle” us. We need to be vigilant; we don’t want to be held back or tripped up by Satan’s schemes. “If God has told you to go left and you’re going right, that is not a very wise thing.” Then, based on what God has called you to do, what He says is valuable for you to do, plan your schedule. Implementing the plan is essential. Daniel shares a helpful tool for prioritizing your schedule by using four categories: 1)Important; 2)Unimportant; 3)Urgent; 4)Non-urgent. You will hear how he does it and how it can help you with your planning. God repeatedly reminds us in His word to make His priorities ours. Have an eternal perspective. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.(Colossians 3:2) Learn to say NO. This keeps you focused and productive. Go to God daily and set your schedule before Him. Then trust Him when things don’t go according to your plan. Be flexible, but schedule it. “What gets scheduled gets done.” (Michael Hyatt) Daniel walks you through his schedule to get an idea of what this looks like for him, including how to block your time and the invaluable practice of taking a sabbath day. And always remember Who your focus is; Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. (Proverbs 12:21) In this week’s One Piece of Advice, Pastor Lewis Williams reminds us of this very thing. ___ Quotes: “As a leader, as a Christian man, I want to be able to be a good steward and faithful to God and worship God with my time…and so I want to be aware of how I’m spending my time and I want to invest my time wisely." -Daniel Williams “Just because we’re busy does not mean we’re effective. We need to make sure we understand that. You can be busy but not be fruitful. Are you busy doing the right things and are you busy doing it in God’s strength, through His Spirit? -Daniel Williams “So we want to schedule our time, we want to plan according to the word of God and what He tells us that we should be valuing, what He tells us is important and unimportant.” -Daniel Williams “God is a planner. Before the foundations of the earth He planned to come and save us. He is an amazing planner!” -Daniel Williams “Planning has changed my life dramatically because it’s allowed me to say the simple word: NO.  Because when I know the things God has called me to do, I can say yes to those things and no to other things.” -Daniel Williams “In everything that we do, God should be somehow recognized—before, during and after, as Christians.” -Lewis Williams

Welcome to the Access Rosedale Podcast. Each month we will sit down and share insights about leadership, processes, and the culture of Rosedale Baptist Church. RBC is a leading church in Baltimore, Maryland that is pastored by Scott Tewell. Please join us each month for insights and strategies that have the ability to improve your ministry. We hope you have fun along the way!  Episode 4: Our Church Planting Strategy In this episode we will talk about our strategy for planting churches. We have Pastor Josh Cox on today to share about our partnership with him in planting Keystone Baptist Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Takeaways from this episode: Reproduce Corporately, not just individually Develop a culture of being a sending church If you hire a type A person, you must have a plan in place to send him out and allow him to be what God wants him to be Our strategy here at Rosedale is not to start a Rosedale B, but what God wants it to be We believe in accountability, and having processes in place to be accountable Quotes: “As we give out, God always has more coming in, then as we have more coming in, we have more being planted” Scott Tewell “We want to be a church that brings them in, trains them up, and sends them out” Scott Tewell “Our People celebrate the sending out of our Pastoral staff” Steve Smith “It is counterproductive to fight the process” Scott Tewell Practical Application: Develop a culture where your staff feels comfortable and not afraid to approach you about leaving to plant a church. Set up financial accountability to funnel money for them. Work together Spend time thinking about what you will need financially, spiritually, resource-wise, and timeline wise to get the church off the ground as soon as possible. Steps to launch Choose your Name Develop your Core Values Advertise on social media Secure a building Canvass the neighborhood Questions about this episode: Send an email to pocast@rosedalebaptist.org

Jan Urschel is a freelance concept designer and illustrator working in the entertainment industry, designing for feature films and video games. Clients include: Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros, Lucasfilm, Marvel, EA, Sony, Ubisoft, LucasArts, Cloud Imperium Games, Psyop etc. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/janurschel In this episode, Jan discusses: -His decision to go to school for Japanese studies and what that did for his art. -Living and working in Singapore as a graphic designer. -His inspiration to become a concept designer and the thought process behind making the switch. -How he started and stopped his art many times over many years. -How he got his first job at LucasArts and what it was like to work there. -The struggle of either not being allowed to show the work that he did on a project, or not wanting to show it because it has been so long. -The importance of doing personal work as a freelancer and how he attempts to find the balance of personal work and client work. -How he is in his most productive and effective state when he is employing painful self-discipline. -His “Project T” and the importance of pursuing your own personal projects for the simple purpose of self-pleasure. Jan's Final Push will inspire you to remember to enjoy living life and getting that daily inspiration and experience from life.   Quotes: “As a freelancer, you need some material to show off what you can do.” “In order to put yourself out there in a way that is true to yourself, you really need to put out personal work.  And a lot of it.” “You have to follow your own path and listen to your creative ideas.” “Live your life and have a bit of fun.  People are too focused on making money or becoming a superstar.” “Experience as much as you can and live a full life.  That will help you to become a better creative in the end.” Connect with Jan: Website / Instagram / Twitter / Behance On the next episode: Shayne Taylor : Website / Instagram Join the discussion in the Facebook group!

This week, I talk with Carlos Rodríguez. Carlos is an author, non-profit activist, former pastor, and founder of Happy Sonship. We talk about hiding behind masks, using theology to avoid working on ourselves, and Carlos shares his story of finding a more authentic faith.Connect with Carlos on HappySonship.com, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram. Support Happy Sonship's non-profit work through the Happy Givers store. Buy Carlos's books on Amazon - Drop The Stones: When Love Reaches the Unlovable and Simply Sonship: A Discovery of Sonship. Listen to the Drop The Stones podcast on iTunes.Quotes:- “As a preacher, I was used to only sharing weakness 20 years later when I’d overcome it, not when it was happening.” (tweet)- “Let my life be a prepared sermon.” (tweet)- “I found Jesus in the prisons. I found Jesus in Puerto Rico 3 weeks after the hurricane.” (tweet)- “I’ve rediscovered the beauty of our faith just sitting with somebody.” (tweet)- “I was vulnerable enough for people to know there were some issues, but not enough for people to say ‘he needs help.’” (tweet)- “My anger turned into repentance, the repentance turned into hope.” (tweet)- “I just know, without a shadow of a doubt: if more people in my church, if more people in churches in America, if more people even outside of the church were willing to see a professional…things would be so much better.” (tweet)- “The fact that you need help I think is an extremely Godly thing.” (tweet)- “God is not attracted to good theology, God is attracted to humility.” (tweet)- “Some people can judge you with Bible verses, but that doesn’t mean they’re judging you biblically.” (tweet)- “Stop looking for permission and go get help.” (tweet)Join the exclusive Cxmhunity Facebook group to interact with the hosts, guests, and other listeners by pledging just $1/month on Patreon!Support CXMH on Patreon or leave us a review on iTunes or Google Play! Check out our brand new merchandise to show off your love of CXMH or start conversations! Check out other episodes and find your favorite guest on our website.Connect with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Intro/Outro music for this episode is Fall Down by Rivers & Robots.

Today we sit down with someone I’ve looked up to in the production world for a long time, Jem Schofield. Jem created TheC47, a full-service production company and educational resource focused on teaching the craft of video production and filmmaking. He has a 22-year long career, beginning by creating brand focused web content and eventually finding his passion in video production. Jem has a wide range of knowledge of everything production related, and shares this information with his YouTube viewers, clients, and with us here today! The long-term success of TheC47 is due to the fact that Jem has always had a clear vision for his brand and what he wants to produce, starting as an educational platform, and growing to focus on filmmaking, production, consulting and education. By combining his unique teaching style with consistency and passion, he creates memorable content and shares his expertise with other small-to-no crew production teams. He believes that you must be passionate about what you are creating for it to translate to your audience, and shares his advice on how to turn that passion into a career. Listen in as Jem discusses the pros and cons of working in-house and out of house, how to create lasting relationships with clients, and which red flags to look out for as an independent content creator. Find out why working smarter is better than working harder, and how to make informed decisions about why you are using specific equipment, on today's episode.   In This Episode:  Where the video industry is heading and how you fit into it Why corporate doesn’t always mean boring Discover the gear “must haves” for on the go production How to weed through the companies who just aren’t ready to commit and find clients who are ready to have you produce and pay up   Quotes: “As time went on, I realized that there was a sort of black hole surround production based education, and C47 seemed like a natural progression.” [4:14] “It is not an all hope is lost situation, there will never be less screens in the world, and someone has go to create content for those screens.” [13:43] “We are not the solution to a marketing department, but we need to understand what a company’s brand stands for, who their target audience is, and help them strategize to create content that is appropriate and going to elicit a response from whomever that audience is.” [16:03] “We are here to create brand-specific content that fits within a marketing strategy and it is absolutely our job to create a dialogue which could bring things in a different direction” [21:25]   Links: TheC47 Follow TheC47 on YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   Check out the full show notes page Stay up to date with everything we're doing at Studio Sherpas Tune into our weekly Facebook Lives   Find out how Video Blocks can save you thousands on your productions!

Does the honeymoon phase just go away after some period of time? Is that only in the beginning? Is that only in dating? Is that only when you first get married or is there something we can shift? Is it something we can have the experience of, dare I say for our whole relationship? Together the Freemans dive into the conversation around experiencing the excitement and joy of being in a relationship as the new normal!  Questions asked in this interview What really is the experience of the "honeymoon phase" in a relationship? In this episode you will learn: 1) The honeymoon phase is just the level of uncertainty within your relationship. That you can intentionally elevate all throughout your relationship together. 2) The honeymoon phase is not anything that just fades on its own, its when you stop creating and allow your relationship to be a part of your routine.  Quotes: "As human beings we are program to survive, so being in a relationship for a certain period of time becomes a default part of our life." Resources: Connect more with The Freemans at www.MeetTheFreemans.com and follow them on instagram: @meet_thefreemans

For Episode 75 of The CareerMetis Podcast, we will be hearing from Isaac MorehouseThis interview is part of the “Career Expert Series“.Guest Introduction – Isaac MorehouseIsaac describes his career path and what he noticed throughout his time working in and around higher education organizations.He noticed that something was amiss between students leaving higher education and looking for work, and the employers who were hungry for talent but couldn't find it.He launched Praxis to fulfill that need and bridge the gap, and it has been a growing success.Episode Summary1. Isaac breaks down the differences between internship and apprenticeship, and how companies view each of them.2. He also explains the benefits of an apprenticeship for the employer and why Praxis offers them instead of internship positions.3. Isaac also explains the benefit of apprenticeship for the employee. He talks about the level of training and education people receive is getting them into positions that would normally require a college degree.4. He shares some insights on the idea of being able to showcase what you can do, and how the apprenticeship helps to build skills and relationships that ensure a successful match.5. He describes the ways people are born entrepreneurial, and how the education system is designed in a manner that tends to suffocate those qualities in favor of a more streamlined learning environment.6. He shares ways to break the mold and get out there in a much more creative way to showcase your talents, skills and abilities in order to get more opportunities.7. Isaac shares a ton of tips to help you get recognized for a career or job. He explains that being diligent and consistent, and quick to respond are just a few things that will set you apart from your competition.8. He also shares a massive outlook about passion, doing what you love, and chiseling away the parts that you don't like over time.Quotes“As long as I was doing something I didn't hate, I figured it was okay”.“We're giving you this trial run, show us what you've got”.“They're doing this instead of college, and getting jobs that say you need a college degree”.“What kind of problems can I solve and how can I prove that to them?”.“If you keep it alive just enough, I think you can learn to fan it back into a flame”.“You should respond to every email within 24 hours max.”.“First impressions matter”.“Don't do things that you hate, and everything else is fair game”.LinksTo learn more about Isaac Morehouse's work visit his website.You can also connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter . We also recommend that you listen to Isaac's Podcast –The Isaac Morehouse Podcast.Intro Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack – Siren KickbackEnding Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack – No Need to Rush See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matthew Miller is an active lifestyle artist who paints because it puts him into a flow state and makes him feel truly alive.  Most of his artwork celebrates the human body in action, and the mental states that go along with it. In addition to art, he also gets his fix of flow state through challenging physical activities.  As a retired rugby player, ironman triathlete, and fitness coach (his day job), it is his goal to create art that celebrates an active lifestyle. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/matthewmiller In this episode, Matthew discusses: -How art has always been a part of his life. -The role that philosophy has played in his life. -The importance of writing out your “perfect average day.” -Dealing with insomnia, how it affected his life, and eventually led him to the feeling of hitting rock bottom. -His discovery of live art. -How artists shouldn’t wait around for a gallery to find you and the importance of going out and creating your own opportunities. -His experimentation and plans to do live paintings at marathons and triathlons. -The struggle of wanting to create new things but still having so many of his previous creations sitting around. -How he struggles with having a day job that he enjoys but still wants to pursue his art. -The similarities of flow state as it relates to physical activity and as it relates to art. -His advice for people to experience flow state. -His next series and where the inspiration came from. -His experience of journaling and his analysis of his progress with his original goals. Matthew's Final Push will inspire you to write down what you want to accomplish every single day and then put in the work to get there!   Quotes: “As an artist, you need to go out and create your own opportunities.” “Instead of waiting around for some gallery to invite you to show your stuff or competing against other artists trying to get into a particular show, why not make your own and find a venue that is perfect for your niche?” “Things start happening when you take an action and put yourself out there.” “I try to make art as much of an emotional, impulsive decision as possible.” “The world will pull you in the directions that it wants to pull you if you don’t stay focused on what you want and who you are.” Links mentioned: Wim Hof Power Speed ENDURANCE: A Skill-Based Approach to Endurance Training by Brian MacKenzie The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler Connect with Matthew: Website / Facebook / Instagram On the next episode: Maria Brophy : Website / Instagram Join the discussion in the Facebook group!

Lori Richmond is a corporate creative director turned picture book maker.  She is the author-illustrator of Pax and Blue and Bunny’s Staycation, coming in 2018.  She is also the illustrator of A Hop is Up and several other picture books. Lori is also a runner, and she documents her race training by drawing what she sees on her runs, in the same amount of time as each run via the hashtag #ViewFromMyRun. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/loririchmond In this episode, Lori discusses: -How she started with her illustration and picture book making as a hobby and then slowly transitioned into making it her job. -Her advice to not quit your job before you know that you can make money from your “side hustle” and also that you would actually enjoy doing it. -The story of how Pax and Blue came to be. -Being observant of the world around you and maintaining a childlike wonder. -How and why she started running. -How she was struck with the idea for #ViewFromMyRun -The overwhelming positive response she got from the running community that encouraged her to continue #ViewFromMyRun. -Getting picked up by Runner’s World and making friends with running legend Hal Higdon. -The reasons why she limits the time she spends on each image to the time she spent on her run. -The many benefits of using a timer. -Some of the lessons she has learned from running. -How your creative habit doesn’t have to be a daily one, because that often puts too much pressure on yourself. -Friends Work Here and why it is valuable for her to surround herself with likeminded, driven, creative individuals. Lori's Final Push will make you realize that the only thing holding you back from taking that first step is yourself.   Quotes: “As artists, we need to be observers and listeners.” “It was just like a lightning-strike moment – I should paint it, but let me see if I can paint it in the same amount of time that I’m doing this run.” “I’ll put it on Instagram, and Instagram will be my accountability partner.” “It was just so funny how all these things wound up coming out of this side project.” “I was noticing so many overlaps between running and making art.” “It’s more of a visual journal of my runs and my training for these races.  If I leave one out because I don’t like the drawing, it’s almost like I’m not respecting the run.” “You are only one decision away from starting that thing that you’re thinking about.  The only thing holding you back is yourself.” Links mentioned: Friends Work Here Connect with Lori: Website / Instagram / Twitter On the next episode: Dani Ives : Website / Instagram Join the discussion in the Facebook group!

Marta Nael is a Spanish artist currently working for Ediciones Babylon as an artist and art director.  She has a love for all painting techniques, using both digital and traditional media.  After completing her Fine Arts degree, she specialized in concept art and matte painting.  This allowed her to develop her own style, which could be described as a game of light and color, or Digital impressionism when it comes to digital media. Marta has published four books, her latest being Sketchbook 2. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/martanael In this episode, Marta discusses: -Some of her earliest creative memories. -The lessons she learned in art school. -Her switch from traditional to digital painting and the initial resistance she received from her professors. -Her advice for people who are afraid to get into digital painting for various reasons. -Where she gets her inspiration for her concept art. -The story behind “Darth Monroe.” -Her early process for starting a piece of art and how she knows which ideas to move forward. -Struggling with the lack of support from her parents when she first decided that she wanted to be an artist as a career. -Dealing with the inner demons that tell you that your work isn’t good enough as you are trying to share it on social media. -How she started making money from her art. -How she gets the courage to post work when her self-doubt is at its peak. -Her advice for when your creative passion starts to feel like work. -How she doesn’t have much time for personal work, so she tries to put as much of herself into her commissions as she can. -Her new book, Sketchbook 2. Marta's Final Push will inspire you to not be afraid to pursue your creative passion with the intention of making money from it! Quotes: “As an artist, I’m always getting inspired by what surrounds me, so if you love something, it is normal to want to paint that.” “That’s my only fear.  When I want to upload something and I feel like maybe it’s not good enough.” “When it comes to social media, you can have that feeling that if you don’t upload something people will forget that you’re there.” “When you have to paint daily, you lose that freshness that you have when you paint whenever you want.” Resources: Sketchbook 2 by Marta Nael Ediciones Bablyon Connect with Marta: Artstation / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter On the next episode: Amy Kuretsky : Website / Instagram / Podcast Share your work on the Facebook group!

“No guts. No glory.” That’s definitely the attitude our guest took when first entering into the markets. Romeo (chat room alias, “YankeesVsBoston”) has some very bizarre luck when he first started trading, leading to a very false sense of confidence. Enough confidence in fact to give him the guts to take a loan out to fund his trading account! Like I was saying, “go big or go home” was his philosophy early on. How’d that all work out? Was it a wise move on his part? Let’s find out… Notes: After graduating from college, Romeo decided to set some money aside to speculate in the market. He was not happy with the returns of CDs and savings accounts. This led him to the world of penny stocks. His initial penny stock purchase immediately went to 0 but to Romeo’s surprise, a few months later this ticker had a flurry of volume and tripled his money. This led him to believe he was the king of trading but continued to fuel his interest in the market. Romeo took a $5,000 loan to add to his trading account now and tried to utilize it on 2 trades but luckily for him, he could not get a fill and essentially avoided two massive pump and dumps that would have wiped his account out. Unfortunately, he went all in at the top of his next trade and sold the low to cover his first loan payment. This event led him to realize the importance of practicing his craft so he spent months paper trading to find what specific type of strategy worked best for him. After chatting with another member he decided to join CTU and further his education. His dedication was only further compounded by having his friend believe in him and give him a generous loan to help kickstart his trading attempt. At the time of this recording, Romeo is now trading full time and has almost completely cleared out his old debts. Quotes: “As soon as I bought it, it went straight to .0001 the next day. I thought ‘Wow, that’s it. It’s gone.’ “ tweet this quote “I finally got filled and it was at the very top. I held and sold at the bottom and barely had enough for the loan payment.” tweet this quote “I probably spent 6 hours of my time a day studying and studying. I had zombie eyes. I was really focused on what worked for me.” tweet this quote