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✨ We made it. Episode 200. ✨ That's 200 conversations, reflections, truth-bombs, mindset shifts, and gently delivered mic drops. 200 episodes of holding space for ambitious women B2B consultants who are done with burnout and ready for sustainable, soul-aligned success. Honestly? Hitting 200 episodes feels like a big milestone. Not because of the number - though it's a good one - but because of what it represents. Years of walking alongside you. Of speaking into the void and trusting that the right women would find these words at just the right time. And they have. To celebrate, we're re-releasing one of the most-loved episodes we've ever shared. This one's all about self-trust. Because the deeper I go into this work, the more I see how central self-trust is to everything we want to create. Not just in our consulting businesses, but in how we live, lead, and be. In this episode, I unpack themes like: Radical non-attachment (yes, even to our biggest goals) Letting go of external validation (no more gold stars, thank you very much) Learning to root our confidence internally, rather than chasing it in client feedback or bank balances It's an invitation to loosen your grip on outcomes and instead, lean into trust. Trust in your value. Trust in your process. Trust in the bigger picture. Because when you stop white-knuckling and start listening to your intuition? That's when it gets really good. This episode is for the women who are ready to stop playing small, stop waiting for permission, and start moving from a place of quiet power and unshakable belief in what they're here to do. Here's to the next 200. Let's keep growing, gently and powerfully.   Quotes:  “Even in a corporate facing consultancy business, by setting our value internally and by practicing radical attachment, I am convinced we set ourselves up to receive more than we can even imagine. Because think about it - It means we can try stuff in our businesses and fail and not be crushed.” “We can learn more. We can reach out for the wisdom of others. We can get the support we need to make good decisions. We can hire people with expertise that complements our own. But most of all, we can trust ourselves to make the decision we need to make. Even if we don't get it right the first time.” “When we make the source of our fulfillment and happiness something that's external to us, for example, I have to get this job, I have to get that contract, that award, that relationship, that connection in my network… when we make this something external to us, we become completely powerless. Whereas the flip side of this, allowing our source of fulfillment to be something internal to us, we become powerful.”   Useful Links Buy Too Much on Amazon Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business Join the weekly newsletter for women consultants Leave a rating and review for the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn Follow Jessica on Instagram

377 The Art of Storytelling: A Controlled Burn in The Forest Of Life   Throughout life we have a tendency to collect things, whether they be stories, memories, or physical objects, and more often than not we cling to these things despite them no longer serving us in any meaningful capacity. Which is why it is important to sit back, look at your hoard and realize you are not a dragon who must keep every single piece of scrap. You can thank the item, story, or memory and leave it behind so that you can open up to new possibilities and new meaningful things to put in your life. In todays episode Sarah Elkins educates us on the importance of controlled burns in the national parks of the west, as well as the importance of our own “controlled burns” to clear away the clutter and make way for new, healthy growth in our lives.    Highlights Protecting our future and our communities, means protecting our environment too. Sometimes you need to shed the dead parts of the past in order to grow.  What strategies can you use to do your own “controlled burn”, to remove the things in your life that no longer serve you in a meaningful way?   Quotes “Even in my life activities I'm finding I need to shed things like relationships that no longer serve me, relationships that don't feel reciprocal at all, commitments that feel too obligatory and not meaningful. And work activities that aren't moving the needle for me in income or intrinsic reward.” “A controlled burn requires research, planning, and a whole lot of patience.”   Dear Listeners it is now your turn, If you're feeling overwhelmed with to much mental and physical clutter it might be time for you to take inventory too. Ask yourself the tough questions on what you truly need and want in your life and your home. And I hope you'll take the next steps to research and plan and patiently reduce that clutter.  And, as always, thank you for listening.    As I mentioned I am celebrating my five year book-versary, starting today Your Stories Don't Define You was published May 31, 2020. Starting this podcast was a wakeup call for me, I realized I was coaching my guests in sharing their pivotal moment stories, and they were finding great value in our time together, way beyond any promotional opportunity the podcast was offering. The book is designed to guide readers in collecting and sharing their stories with exercises and worksheets throughout. To celebrate my book-versary, I'm offering to sign and ship copies from Montana to you, and every purchase will include an offer for a 20 minute bullseye story mining session. In 20 minutes we will uncover at least one meaningful story for you to fine tune for you to use in your next interview, team meeting, speaking engagement, networking event, or maybe it's a date.  I really appreciate your support over the years and this is my way of giving that back.   About Sarah "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana. Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!

Web Description: Christianity is suffering tribulation today even if we as individuals feel unaffected by it. We need to be one with our fellow Christians who are suffering and be praying for them. Let us not be fearful of what satan might do to us because Christ defeated him at the cross. Even if we must face death ourselves, we overcome satan by simply exercising Christ's victory.   Show Notes: The Lord said to the church in Smyrna, “I know your tribulation and your poverty.” Just as God knew then what the Christians in Smyrna were suffering, He is aware of what Christians are suffering today. And there are many Christians today who live under tribulation and endure great poverty. These are not people with whom we have no connection. They are fellow members of the Body of Christ with whom we are one. We should be aware of their suffering and be crying out to God for them.   According to Open Doors, a group that ministers to persecuted Christians, more than 380 million Christians worldwide suffer persecution and discrimination. This is the reality surrounding all of us in Christianity right now. We should be aware of it, and we should be prepared for however God would lead us. The Lord said to Smyrna, “Do not fear … Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” We should not be fearful even if it means giving our lives for Christ, just as many believers are doing today.   Maybe you believe in the rapture and are planning to escape tribulation. That does not change the fact that many Christians are now in tribulation, experiencing hunger, imprisonment, and even death for His sake. We should remove any fear from our hearts and refuse to be separated from the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Let us deliberately study and become aware of what is really transpiring in Christianity throughout the world we live in. We need to be interceding for the Body of Christ in this day.   Key Verses:   •       Revelation 2:8–11. “I know your tribulation and your poverty.” •       Revelation 12:9–12. “They did not love their life even when faced with death.” •       Romans 16:20. “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.”   Quotes:   •       “Even if you say, ‘Well, I am not suffering,' be aware that your brothers and sisters are suffering potentially great tribulations and also poverty.” •       “We need to reach in for a faith before the Lord that gives us a freedom from fear and allows us to recognize that satan is on the earth raging. And he is casting believers into prison and people are being tested in their faith and there will be tribulations that come.” •       “As believers in this day and age, facing the raging of Satan in the earth in this time, we must not be fearful. We must not love our lives unto death. And we must be ready to sacrifice and give our life if that is what is necessary because this battle will rage. But we know that the battle will be won because it has already been won on the cross.”   Takeaways:   1.    Much of the Body of Christ today lives in the midst of tribulation and poverty. We need to put some time into studying what is happening to believers throughout the world, become aware of what they are suffering, and intercede for them. 2.    As Christians there is no guarantee that we will escape tribulation. Many Christians are already suffering from satan's raging and it could happen to any of us. The Lord told the church in Smyrna not to be fearful. And we should ask the Lord to remove any fearfulness from our hearts. 3.    Those who overcame satan loved not their lives even when faced with death. Even if we die in this war with satan, we have the promise of the crown of life and freedom from the second death. So we exercise Christ's victory over death and become those who cast satan from this earth.   Links:   Open Doors US  

Guest Bio: Brittany Jones is a wife and mom of two beautiful girls and a sweet Goldendoodle. She is a national speaker, writer, and ministry leader at her local church. Brittany is passionate about seeing people live in freedom and wholeness as they heal from trauma and mental health struggles. In light of Brittany's personal story of childhood abuse and mental illness, she has a greater desire to encourage people on their journey. Brittany and her family currently reside in Richmond, Virginia, where they planted and pastor Motivation Church.   Show Summary: What has God called you to? Do you ever feel like you're not equipped for the plans and dreams that are in your heart and mind? Brittany Jones was diagnosed with bipolar disorder before planting a church with her husband. As a leader and pastor, she wanted to authentically lead by being honest about her personal testimony. She has worked hard to overcome the lies that her mental illness prevents her from sharing the strength and provision that God has brought into her life. For this God Hears Her conversation, join host Elisa Morgan in this special one-on-one conversation about leading honestly and authentically.   Notes and Quotes:  “Even in the midst of all the trauma, of what my family was walking through, there was just kind of a bright spot that I had no idea was waiting for me.” —Brittany Jones “I didn't know all of the layers to God's love yet, but I did know that it meant rescue. Because I had experienced it.” —Brittany Jones “God loves you deeply. And you are worthy of love. You are worthy of care.” —Brittany Jones “I believe healing is possible because I know who God is and the track record He's had in my life. His track record is marked by faithfulness.” —Brittany Jones “I'm going to still believe, yet still walk out what God has placed in front of me. And sometimes that looks like a therapist, psychiatrist, medication, etc.” —Brittany Jones  “I don't know what a little while looks like. But I know that God is faithful. I know that God is true and that His Word is true.” —Brittany Jones    Verses:  1 Peter 5:10   Links:  Brittany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanycharise/ Brittany's Website: https://www.brittanycjones.com/about God Hears Her website: https://godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/ Vivian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/ Our Daily Bread Ministries website: https://www.odbm.org/   MB01ZRB3HPPJW9S

Guest Bio: Brittany Jones is a wife and mom of two beautiful girls and a sweet Goldendoodle. She is a national speaker, writer, and ministry leader at her local church. Brittany is passionate about seeing people live in freedom and wholeness as they heal from trauma and mental health struggles. In light of Brittany's personal story of childhood abuse and mental illness, she has a greater desire to encourage people on their journey. Brittany and her family currently reside in Richmond, Virginia, where they planted and pastor Motivation Church.   Show Summary: What has God called you to? Do you ever feel like you're not equipped for the plans and dreams that are in your heart and mind? Brittany Jones was diagnosed with bipolar disorder before planting a church with her husband. As a leader and pastor, she wanted to authentically lead by being honest about her personal testimony. She has worked hard to overcome the lies that her mental illness prevents her from sharing the strength and provision that God has brought into her life. For this God Hears Her conversation, join host Elisa Morgan in this special one-on-one conversation about leading honestly and authentically.   Notes and Quotes:  “Even in the midst of all the trauma, of what my family was walking through, there was just kind of a bright spot that I had no idea was waiting for me.” —Brittany Jones “I didn't know all of the layers to God's love yet, but I did know that it meant rescue. Because I had experienced it.” —Brittany Jones “God loves you deeply. And you are worthy of love. You are worthy of care.” —Brittany Jones “I believe healing is possible because I know who God is and the track record He's had in my life. His track record is marked by faithfulness.” —Brittany Jones “I'm going to still believe, yet still walk out what God has placed in front of me. And sometimes that looks like a therapist, psychiatrist, medication, etc.” —Brittany Jones  “I don't know what a little while looks like. But I know that God is faithful. I know that God is true and that His Word is true.” —Brittany Jones    Verses:  1 Peter 5:10   Links:  Brittany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanycharise/ Brittany's Website: https://www.brittanycjones.com/about God Hears Her website: https://godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/ Vivian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/ Our Daily Bread Ministries website: https://www.odbm.org/   MB01ZRB3HPPJW9S

Web Description: Christ came into this earth as the Word made flesh. We too, having received of His fullness, must grow by grace until we as members of His body are the fullness of Him who fills all things. We too must become in this age the Word made flesh. That is what will have the power and authority that we need to move in the greater works that He has promised.   Show Notes: How amazing it is that the Word of God is so available to us today! We simply have to pick it up and read it. And that is only possible because of the generations of Jewish and Christian scribes who preserved it by faithfully writing it down. When Moses first inscribed that Word in stone, it came with such glory that his face shone, and he had to hide his face with a veil. Today there is still a glory that manifests in the Bible, the written Word. Yet God is looking for something even greater.   He is looking for a greater glory and a greater manifestation of that Word to be more impactful and effective. God is wanting more than His Word engraved on tablets of stone—something outside of us that we know or study. He wants His Word engraved on the tablets of our hearts until we become, as Christ was, the Word made flesh.   That is what He was looking for when He brought Christ to dwell with us. Something had to express His Word to humanity in such a way that the Word could be implanted in us. And the Word implanted in our hearts is to grow until we are the mature expression of that Word as Christ was. And that is what we reach for. We want Him to write His Word on our hearts by the Spirit. We want the veil removed so that we can behold Him as He is and be transformed into His image.   Key Verses:   •       John 1:14–18. “The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us.” •       John 1:1–5. “He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him.” •       2 Corinthians 3:1–3. “You are a letter of Christ … on tablets of human hearts.” •       2 Corinthians 3:4–18. “We all, with unveiled face … are being transformed into the same image.” •       1 Peter 1:23. “You have been born again … through the living and enduring word of God.” •       Ephesians 4:11–13. “He gave some … to the building up of the body of Christ.” •       John 1:16. “Of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.” •       Ephesians 1:18–23. “The church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.”   Quotes:   •       “Even what Moses did—as tremendous as it was being the expression to write that Word, to speak that Word, to give that that Word to the children of Israel—the power was not there to release mankind into being likewise this expression of the Word of God.” •       “He is not looking for us to be teachers of the Word, to be scholars of the Word, to be believers in the Word, to be those who are witnesses by testimony of that Word; He's looking for us to be as Christ was.” •       “He was the Word made flesh; and we likewise are to attain to that knowledge of the Son of God, to that mature man, to that measure of stature which belonged to Him. We're to come into His fullness.”   Takeaways:   1.    God created the heavens and the earth by His Word. Then He gave His Word to Moses to speak to the sons of Israel. Since then God's Word has been recorded and preserved. So we have the Word of God. But something had to express the Word of God to humanity in such a way that the Word could be implanted in us. That is why God gave us His Son, who was the Word made flesh. 2.    When we understand this, we understand what Christ really was. And then we can begin to understand what it is God is looking to impart through Christ manifesting as that Word of God. He is looking for the Word implanted in us to grow until each of us likewise becomes the Word made flesh. 3.    The reason for the Church and the ministries God gave to the Church is to build up the Body of Christ until we grow into a mature man, to the measure of the stature that belongs to the fullness of Christ.  

Michael (Mike) Todasco, Visiting Fellow at the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence at San Diego State University. He shares insights from driving innovation at PayPal and discusses AI-enabled opportunities for non-technical users and potential entrepreneurs, drawing parallels with earlier transformation generated by GPS access. Mike explains the need for participation, exploration, innovation, and updated education to foster creativity, adapt, and thrive in AI-integrated workplaces. He elevates humans' ingenuity and discerning of quality which complement advanced technical capabilities.     TAKEAWAYS   [01:55] Mike's interest in finance starts with selling baseball cards as a child.   [03:03] Mike joins General Electric after a college professor talks so much about Jack Welch.   [04:06] Mike doesn't get his first choice. He is sent to work on aircraft engines.   [04:20] The rotation program helps Mike find out all the jobs he doesn't want to do!   [04:57] The lasting impression a new employer can make being nimble and scrappy.   [06:22] Cool tech lures Mike who starts his own venture, then joins PayPal.   [07:29] Working on innovation products being launched at PayPal.   [08:33] Mike has a game-changing meeting with a group of patent lawyers.     [09:35] Brainstorming innovative products across PayPal teams, Mike develops a new skill.   [10:21] Innovation is stimulated by asking good questions and building on each other's ideas.   [11:08] Generating new ideas by imagining what if resources weren't an issue.   [11:57] An innovation use case taking a completely different perspective.   [13:40] Mike is captivated by the potential of AI particularly because he cannot code.   [14:39] Mike recognizes the magical possibilities of AI and becomes obsessed!   [16:28] Using the GPS example to try and project what AI might generate in future.   [18:49] Mike shares his mother's ER experience to illustrate how we might integrate AI support.   [22:06] The early predictions that AI would automate away radiologists were totally wrong!   [24:01] The history of illusion and the perception gap humans have.   [24:57] We find significant personal improvement hard to imagine (as necessary or possible!).   [25:52] We may not know, but we need to explore, the possibilities of AI tools.   [27:56] The AI apps Mike uses daily.   [29:22] Exploring new application versions and having AI running your life!   [30:32] How AI can augment your daily personal, professional, and family habits.   [32:56] Practical advice for how leaders can stimulate essential AI exploration.   [34:22] The challenge of (too much) choice—never mind, just get involved!   [35:36] Mike plans his daughter's birthday party using ChatGPT.   [37:37] Where and how AI is beneficially used in work processes.   [38:18] What AI is good at, better at, and not so much!   [39:58] What happens if AI does interns' work?   [40:30] Mike's hopes for the possible fundamental impact of AI.   [43:56] How should schools be integrating AI?   [45:43] What some teachers are doing with AI in class.   [47:19] Ideas to change college curriculums to incorporate AI.   [48:47] The rising value of ‘taste'—‘what is ‘good?' matters since AI offers average results.   [51:50] The Steph Curry effect–we care about what humans do (and how to make viral videos).   [54:13] IMMEDIATE ACTION TIP: Get in front of the AI change as much as you can in your workplaces with your teams. Set up a channel to share, post and cold call on team members to spur ideas and activity.     RESOURCES   Michael (Mike) Todasco on LinkedIn Mike's AIdeas podcast     QUOTES   "Even just asking the right type of question is a way to just really force people to take a step back."   “By definition, AI is almost always going to be average right now. Ultimately, taste will matter more in the future, to know ‘what is good'?”   “We are becoming directors of this new future where being able to recognize quality, being able to understand what makes something good, what makes something bad, are going to matter much more than being able to put words on a blank white page.”   “People need to know how to use AI and embrace it and understand it. You could teach both the fundamentals without it and then teach them how to do even more with it.”

“You don't have to pass a test. Everyone can outsource,” says host Corinne Morahan on today's episode of Get Organized for Good where she discusses outsourcing household tasks, “You, my friend, are in charge.” If you're interested in taking some tasks off of your plate but are nervous about giving up control of those tasks to a professional, Corinne is here to show you how you can use that friction to your advantage–as well as to the advantage of the person whom you hire!   If, like Corinne, you are very particular about even the most minute details of your home, you need to train your housekeeper or house cleaner like you would at any other job or company. You'll learn how you balance trusting a cleaner's expertise without expecting them to read your mind or creating more work for yourself. You'll also hear about what Corinne outsources in her own home and how–with dedication and some sacrifice–she makes it all work.    Everyone is entitled to a little help. Today's conversation will help you to learn how you can make task outsourcing work best for you. Quotes “Even if you are a stay-at-home mom and you would be the only one doing this and you don't have a partner that would share it with you, you are still entitled to do this. If you do have a partner, you are entitled to do this. If you work outside the home, you are entitled to do this. You don't have to pass a test. Everyone can outsource.” (3:00 | Corinne Morahan) “Here's the thing that I think a lot of people don't realize: you can't just outsource and cross your fingers and hope for the best. You, my friend, are in charge of making sure that outsourcing goes in a way that meets your needs.” (4:09 | Corinne Morahan) “What I don't want to do is come home on a day that I've had a housekeeper or house cleaner here and have to go around and put things away. I don't want to do that. That's just then adding another friction point. So the way around that is to train the people who are working for you like you would if you were hiring someone in an office role. You'd train them on their roles and responsibilities. It's the same thing. You get to be as particular as you want.” (6:42 | Corinne Morahan)  “Nobody whom you hire is a mind reader. They will be bringing their expertise. They will use their systems to it—as they should. You don't need to tell them what to be doing in terms of getting the tasks done…but you then get to layer on top of that your specificities. What do you want to see? How do you want it done? They don't know. They are not a mind reader?” (7:42 | Corinne Morahan) Links You can download your free Sunday Reset Kickstarter list here:  gridandglam.com/sundayreset   Connect With Corinne: https://www.gridandglam.com/ https://www.corinnemorahan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gridandglam/ https://www.instagram.com/corinnemorahan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinnemorahan/ https://www.facebook.com/gridandglam https://www.youtube.com/@gridandglam1 Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Retirement isn't just about stepping away from the workforce. It's about securing your financial future, maintaining peace of mind, and ensuring that you can truly enjoy the next chapter of your life. In today's episode of Financial Wellness at Work, Financial Finesse coaches Julie Everett and Linda Robertson chat with Jill, a newly retired employee, about why thoughtful retirement planning is a crucial part of financial wellness and how to approach it with confidence. You'll hear how expert guidance from our coaches helped Jill navigate complex financial decisions, the key financial and emotional factors to consider as you approach retirement, and why it's essential to have a clear vision of your ideal retired life. We also delve into strategies to “get caught up" on your retirement savings, no matter where you are in your financial journey, and explore activities that can make your retirement more fulfilling. Ready to take control of your retirement? Tune in to start planning for a future you'll love!Key points from this episode:The multifaceted relationship Jill has had with Financial Finesse over the years.Key tips and insights about retirement benefits that Linda has shared with her.An overview of Linda's career journey and what led her to Financial Finesse.How Jill has been enjoying her retirement since leaving the workforce on July 31st.Essential steps to help you approach retirement with confidence.Ways that the expert financial guidance Jill received has transformed her life.Important takeaways for someone approaching retirement and tying up loose ends.Answering a listener-submitted question about getting “back on track” in your 50s.Why it's never too late to start saving and learn how to live on less.Reasons to start exploring the hobbies and activities you'll enjoy in retirement.Quotes:“Even though I consider myself a somewhat educated person, I needed a hands-on talking through of my personal scenario to make some important financial decisions.” — Jill [6:52]“[It's important to know your lifestyle, health, and] what you're going to need because the calculators are great but you have to input information into them – You need to take some time and evaluate what you want your retirement life to look like.” — Jill [17:51]“No matter where you are in your financial life, there are always things you can do to get caught up.” — Linda Robertson [20:11]“Picking up the phone, having a conversation, working on something continuously with the same person who knows your story and goals, and supplementing it with additional ideas can help [build confidence] that the path you're on is the right path for you.” — Julie Everett [26:29]Links mentioned in today's episode:Julie Everett on LinkedInLinda Robertson on LinkedInFinancial FinesseEmail Us Your Financial Wellness at Work Questions

We don't often talk about our failures, but maybe that needs to change. It's easy to focus on others' highlight reel, while we're highly aware of our own personal shortcomings. But the shame of feeling like we don't measure up keeps us from real relationships.   Today we're going there with special guest, Becky Kiser, as we talk about the power of the gospel and how God uses us in spite of our shortcomings. Don't miss this powerful conversation. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:    Fight the cascade effect of feeling like a failure  The two most debated sections of Becky's new book - and why! The 1st step to start loving your spouse well    How to move out of shame and into freedom   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “Even women who are successful; women who have accomplished a bunch, deal with failure.” - Becky Kiser  “The Gospel message is not, ‘Get your life together then God can do something with your life.'” - Becky Kiser  “I've found the most freedom from acknowledging I can't.” - Becky Kiser   "Not all failures are actual failures. They're just a part of life.” - Becky Kiser  "We spend so much time ‘dying to ourselves' that we think there's no value to ourselves.” - Becky Kiser    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Find Becky at https://www.beckykiser.com/ and on Instagram @beckykiser Grab the new book, “But God Can” today!   Get the budget conversation started with 27 Money Questions Every Couple Needs to Ask Marriage Multiplier is a quick and highly practical weekly email to help you invest in your marriage. CLICK HERE to learn more!  

We don't often talk about our failures, but maybe that needs to change. It's easy to focus on others' highlight reel, while we're highly aware of our own personal shortcomings. But the shame of feeling like we don't measure up keeps us from real relationships.   Today we're going there with special guest, Becky Kiser, as we talk about the power of the gospel and how God uses us in spite of our shortcomings. Don't miss this powerful conversation. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:    Fight the cascade effect of feeling like a failure  The two most debated sections of Becky's new book - and why! The 1st step to start loving your spouse well    How to move out of shame and into freedom   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “Even women who are successful; women who have accomplished a bunch, deal with failure.” - Becky Kiser  “The Gospel message is not, ‘Get your life together then God can do something with your life.'” - Becky Kiser  “I've found the most freedom from acknowledging I can't.” - Becky Kiser   "Not all failures are actual failures. They're just a part of life.” - Becky Kiser  "We spend so much time ‘dying to ourselves' that we think there's no value to ourselves.” - Becky Kiser    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Find Becky at https://www.beckykiser.com/ and on Instagram @beckykiser Grab the new book, “But God Can” today!   Get the budget conversation started with 27 Money Questions Every Couple Needs to Ask Marriage Multiplier is a quick and highly practical weekly email to help you invest in your marriage. CLICK HERE to learn more!  

Joe, Korbin, and Vince sit down to chat about the recent calving season, including the impact of drought on cattle operations and the challenges of maintaining healthy herds during tough conditions. They share insights into managing feed shortages, early calving issues, and the importance of mental health during these stressful times. The guys then focus on the topic of what makes a cow a donor and the careful considerations involved in choosing the right animals for breeding. They highlight what they've learned about managing genetics, selecting bulls, and navigating the complexities of embryo transfer programs.Mentioned in this Episode:MontanaRanchAngus.comCreekInsure.comSaleRing.liveBruinRanch.comShadyBrookAngusFarm.comFacebook @AngusUndergroundInstagram @AngusUndergroundContact AngusUnderground@Yahoo.com or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.Quotes:“Even if it crashes and burns now, it was still worth it. And that's just saying, you know, even if I go have a bad sale next year, it will still be worth it.” [1:39]“Everybody wants to know some secret sauce to these marketing keys about getting people there. And what I've found is if you're able to show your passion with people, the people will find you who think like you, and they'll show up.” [2:12]“I'm hopeful that a listener will hear this, and they will say, ‘You know what? Joe's gone through that, and he's had to sort through it, or he's had friends go through it. And I'm not alone, because we don't talk about mental health nearly enough in this ag business.” [11:57]“I'll be the first one to tell you guys that I struggle with it every day. It's one of those things that when you're running cows and things aren't going well, whenever it gets dry and I don't have any grass and I don't have any way to get any feed, and I don't have hay, it gets tough. I just want everyone else to realize that they're not alone in that. I'm sharing those same problems you are having.” [12:42]“I think a lot of times, if you had that mindset instead of, ‘Boy, how can I make her better?' It's more like, ‘How can I not screw this thing up? How can I make another one just like her?'” [43:08]

A.B. Ridgeway tackles the conventional wisdom of saving more and spending less as a surefire strategy for retirement. Through historical analysis and personal anecdotes, he underscores how modern financial challenges—such as high inflation, increased debt, and lower savings interest rates—demand a more nuanced approach. Ridgeway explores the pitfalls of relying solely on savings accounts and offers actionable advice on smarter investment strategies that can help secure a more stable financial future.Historical Context of Savings: Ridgeway explains how the high-interest savings accounts of the 1980s are a thing of the past. With modern savings rates often below 0.1%, the money saved is effectively losing value due to inflation, making it critical to find better investment opportunities.Impact of Inflation: Inflation erodes purchasing power over time. For example, candy costing $20 in 1997 would now cost $39.10. Ridgeway highlights that the same principle applies to money saved for the long term, urging listeners to consider investments that can outpace inflation.Debt and Financial Health: The average American debt is over $104,000, which adds another layer of financial burden. High debt levels mean paying more over time due to interest, which further diminishes the effectiveness of savings as a wealth-building strategy.Limitations of Savings Accounts: While savings accounts are useful for short-term goals and emergency funds, they are inadequate for long-term financial planning. Ridgeway recommends limiting savings to 6-9 months of expenses and using other vehicles like brokerage accounts and IRAs for long-term growth.Importance of Strategic Investing: To combat the adverse effects of inflation and ensure sufficient funds for retirement, Ridgeway advises diversifying investments. He suggests setting up retirement accounts and brokerage accounts online, taking advantage of higher potential returns compared to traditional savings accounts.Quotes:"Even when you are saving, you are losing. Saving money in a savings account was prime advice back then, but now could be the downfall of your family's legacy.""A savings account is great for short-term purchases and emergency funds, but when it comes to your long-term money, you're going to have to be a lot smarter than that.""Retirement accounts are easier than ever to set up. You can do it from the convenience of your own home, and there are many online options that offer better returns than savings accounts."

A.B. Ridgeway tackles the conventional wisdom of saving more and spending less as a surefire strategy for retirement. Through historical analysis and personal anecdotes, he underscores how modern financial challenges—such as high inflation, increased debt, and lower savings interest rates—demand a more nuanced approach. Ridgeway explores the pitfalls of relying solely on savings accounts and offers actionable advice on smarter investment strategies that can help secure a more stable financial future.Historical Context of Savings: Ridgeway explains how the high-interest savings accounts of the 1980s are a thing of the past. With modern savings rates often below 0.1%, the money saved is effectively losing value due to inflation, making it critical to find better investment opportunities.Impact of Inflation: Inflation erodes purchasing power over time. For example, candy costing $20 in 1997 would now cost $39.10. Ridgeway highlights that the same principle applies to money saved for the long term, urging listeners to consider investments that can outpace inflation.Debt and Financial Health: The average American debt is over $104,000, which adds another layer of financial burden. High debt levels mean paying more over time due to interest, which further diminishes the effectiveness of savings as a wealth-building strategy.Limitations of Savings Accounts: While savings accounts are useful for short-term goals and emergency funds, they are inadequate for long-term financial planning. Ridgeway recommends limiting savings to 6-9 months of expenses and using other vehicles like brokerage accounts and IRAs for long-term growth.Importance of Strategic Investing: To combat the adverse effects of inflation and ensure sufficient funds for retirement, Ridgeway advises diversifying investments. He suggests setting up retirement accounts and brokerage accounts online, taking advantage of higher potential returns compared to traditional savings accounts.Quotes:"Even when you are saving, you are losing. Saving money in a savings account was prime advice back then, but now could be the downfall of your family's legacy.""A savings account is great for short-term purchases and emergency funds, but when it comes to your long-term money, you're going to have to be a lot smarter than that.""Retirement accounts are easier than ever to set up. You can do it from the convenience of your own home, and there are many online options that offer better returns than savings accounts."

How does understanding the intricacies of a local real estate market empower investors to outperform large institutional players?   In this engaging episode, Gabriel Craft, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur, shares his transformative journey from a non-profit educator to a strategic real estate investor, highlighting key moments that shaped his investment philosophy. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of local market knowledge, the advantages of being a scrappy investor, and the tactical approaches to real estate syndication and value-add projects.   Gabriel Craft specializes in identifying value-add opportunities within the B&C class segment, ranging from 85 to 280 units in the Dallas-Fort-Worth market. With a solid track record in both owner-manager and commercial real estate investments, Gabriel has successfully managed smaller properties such as Deacon House and Preacher House in Toledo, OH, while also spearheading large syndication projects like RiverBend Apartments in San Antonio, TX, and the Avanti Apartments in Bedford, TX.     [00:01 - 05:17] From Humble Beginnings to Real Estate Visionary Gabriel's transition from public sector work to real estate investing The importance of education in real estate Initial experiences and challenges faced in real estate investments   [05:18 - 10:37] Scaling Up and Overcoming Challenges Gabriel's approach to scaling from single-family homes to multifamily units The learning curve associated with managing larger properties Strategies for dealing with operational challenges like tenant issues   [10:38 - 15:59] Embracing the Multifamily Market The strategic shift to multifamily investments and its impact on Gabriel's portfolio Insights into the Dallas real estate market and finding value-add opportunities The benefits of networking and mentorship in real estate   [16:00 - 20:55] Mentorship and Market Dynamics The significance of having a strong mentorship network Learning from others' mistakes and successes in real estate deals Navigating the institutional and syndication landscape   [20:56 - 24:15] Future Outlook and Strategic Moves Gabriel's future strategies in the evolving real estate market The role of personal development in professional success Anticipating market trends and preparing for potential shifts     Quotes:   "Even if you're not living in your market, you should still know your market that well." - Gabriel Craft   "When you take that leverage from the bank and through syndications, you can do very large projects... It made a big difference to me." - Gabriel Craft     Connect with Gabriel:   Website: https://www.craftcapitalinvestments.com/ Calendar: chatwithgabriel.com     Visit sponsorcloud.io/contact today and unlock $2,000 of free services exclusively for REI Rocks community members! Get automated syndication and investor relationship management tools to save time and money. Mention your part of the REI Rocks community for exclusive offers. Help make affordable, low-cost education summits possible. Check out Sponsor Cloud today!   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode.   Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing.    Head over to our Facebook Page, YouTube channel, or website  https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306.

In this episode Rodric catches up with Jaime Hallman, author of ‘The Expectation Gap' and owner of transaction company 'Consider It Closed', a thriving business that specializes in real estate transaction coordination. Together Rodric and Jaime dive into some of the phases of the entrepreneur's journey that resonate with her, discussing the challenges and personal growth they‘ve both experienced. They explore the powerful question ‘what is enough?', discuss the impact that your environment and peer group can have, and emphasize the value of understanding one's core drives beyond mere profitability.What You Will Learn In This Episode:The power of thinking as your ‘future you'.How being more intentional with your peer groups and environment can massively shape and shift your growth.The three words that drive entrepreneurs nuts.Jaime's tip for checking your decision making is coming from the right place.Why ‘what is enough' is a powerful question every business owner should be asking.Quotes:“Even if you do fail or make mistakes or take the wrong clients, it's all part of making you better and better…every mistake we have made as a company or that I have made as a leader - it's one thing that I know I will never do wrong again, and I've learned to improve it. So take it all in your stride and realize that with every mistake you're getting better.” - Jaime HallmanGuest links:Jaime's LinkedInThe Expectation GapResources:Million Dollar Flip FlopsFollow Us on InstaIf you aren't 100% confident what your ‘next right move' is in your business…I may have a tool that can help. Take the Entrepreneurial Journey Quiz and find out which stage you are in and which areas to focus on.Take the quiz now: https://milliondollarflipflops.com/quiz/

Easter is the time to reflect on the resurrection story and the powerful redemption of the cross. What are some verses in the Bible that make you think of Easter? Join Elisa Morgan, Eryn Adkins, and new host Vivian Mabuni as they each share different parts of Scripture that motivate them to reflect on other aspects of the Easter story. Get out your Bible and a journal for this God Hears Her conversation.   Notes and Quotes:  “Even if everything in your life is silent about God … what are the stones that cry out to remind you of His existence and faithfulness?” —Elisa Morgan  “Don't determine who God is based on your circumstances; you need to evaluate your circumstances based on who God is.” —Vivian Mabuni  “If Jesus didn't rise from the dead, then He was just a really good teacher.” —Vivian Mabuni “When we can't hear from Him, or we don't know what He's doing, can we trust who He is?” —Elisa Morgan  “When I look around my circumstances and there's a temptation to add a pleasure to my pain quickly, I know it's not worth it. Jesus is who He says He is.” —Eryn Adkins  “I can walk with Him in what I feel on a daily basis knowing He knows what that feels like.” —Eryn Adkins    Verses:  Luke 19:37–40 1 Corinthians 15   Links:  Encounters with Jesus: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/encounters-with-jesus.html  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/ Vivian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/   MB01S7J4KEXKDOZ

Easter is the time to reflect on the resurrection story and the powerful redemption of the cross. What are some verses in the Bible that make you think of Easter? Join Elisa Morgan, Eryn Adkins, and new host Vivian Mabuni as they each share different parts of Scripture that motivate them to reflect on other aspects of the Easter story. Get out your Bible and a journal for this God Hears Her conversation.   Notes and Quotes:  “Even if everything in your life is silent about God … what are the stones that cry out to remind you of His existence and faithfulness?” —Elisa Morgan  “Don't determine who God is based on your circumstances; you need to evaluate your circumstances based on who God is.” —Vivian Mabuni  “If Jesus didn't rise from the dead, then He was just a really good teacher.” —Vivian Mabuni “When we can't hear from Him, or we don't know what He's doing, can we trust who He is?” —Elisa Morgan  “When I look around my circumstances and there's a temptation to add a pleasure to my pain quickly, I know it's not worth it. Jesus is who He says He is.” —Eryn Adkins  “I can walk with Him in what I feel on a daily basis knowing He knows what that feels like.” —Eryn Adkins    Verses:  Luke 19:37–40 1 Corinthians 15   Links:  Encounters with Jesus: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/encounters-with-jesus.html  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/ Vivian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/   MB01S7J4KEXKDOZ

In this week's episode of the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, I interview cosmetic dentist turned world-renowned emotional health advocate and human connection expert, Dr Neeta Bhushan. We dive deep into her remarkable shift from the world of cosmetic dentistry to becoming a passionate advocate for emotional health. We discussed the essence of resilience, the profound impact of trauma on one's path to success, and the critical importance of putting our emotional well-being at the forefront. Neeta opens up about her own personal battles, including the profound losses within her family, and shares her transformative journey towards healing. Our conversation dares to challenge the conventional wisdom on resilience, calling for a fresh perspective that embraces vulnerability and self-compassion.    In this episode:  [00:00:23] Neeta shares her journey from a traumatic past to becoming a resilient emotional health advocate and author. [00:03:23] Growing up, Neeta felt the pressure to be strong and successful, leading her to achieve outward success while coping with personal struggles. [00:06:56] We discuss the problematic use of the word "resilient" and the unrealistic expectations it creates, especially for women in corporate jobs. [00:11:34] Reframing resilience as flexibility and agility, emphasising the importance of prioritising mental health and well-being. [00:14:53] The common tendency for trauma survivors to become high achievers as a coping mechanism, leading to burnout. [00:17:42] The four pillars of resilience and the importance of making peace with the past. [00:19:06] Embracing the feminine self and taking a slower, more creative approach to life. [00:22:01] Neeta encourages embracing emotions and provides tools for acknowledging and releasing them. [00:25:01] Allowing yourself to experience and release emotions. [00:26:59] Reclaiming resilience and losing the fear of big emotions.   Key Takeaways:  Neeta emphasised the need to shift our perspective, to understand that resilience isn't about being hard or unyielding - it's about allowing ourselves to be soft, playful, and to extend grace to ourselves. It's a powerful redefinition that challenges the conventional narrative and encourages us to embrace our vulnerability. Emotional well-being is crucial for overall health. Healing is accessible to all, even amidst the most challenging circumstances. Neeta and I discussed the significance of normalising conversations about emotional health and the transformative power of acknowledging and addressing our personal struggles. Healing is a journey that doesn't have to be undertaken alone. Neeta encourages listeners to seek help when needed and to support one another in the pursuit of emotional well-being.   Quotes:  "Even though on the outside I felt like I had everything, yet on the inside I was broken. On the inside, I needed to say three words, and those three words would literally forever change my world and kind of bring us to me sitting before you today, and that was ‘I need help'. And I never thought somebody so strong, so resilient, so accomplished would ever need to say those three words. But that was the hallmark of this next new chapter.” - Dr Neeta Bhushan “It's really common, isn't it, for us to show up as high achievers because we are running from pain of some kind. … It's been fascinating for me to observe that so often trauma does lead to this focus on perfectionism, high attainment. Leading a life which from the outside is very impressive to other people.” - Jessica Fearnley   Useful Links Neeta:  Neeta's Website - www.neetabhushan.com Neeta's Book: That Sucked. Now What? - thatsuckednowwhat.com Jessica: The Six Elements of a Seven Figure Business – Free Download Get in touch with Jessica to discuss your consulting business Jessica's LinkedIn Submit your questions for this season's Q&A episode   Guest Bio Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a cosmetic dentist turned world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. She's written multiple best-selling books including her 5x Award-Winning Book That Sucked, Now What endorsed by Jay Shetty, and is Founder of the Global Grit Institute, the helping people reframe their sucky moments, & Dharma Coaching Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. Neeta has shared her thought leadership on grit and resilience on international stages and as the host of her popular & top rated podcast, The Brave Table. She's been featured on Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, CBS, Grazia, Ok! Magazine, Verve Magazine & Tatler.  After realising how trapped she felt running the million-dollar dental practice she built, Neeta embarked on a journey that led her across 45 countries as she researched blending the intersection of human behaviour, ancient wisdom, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. That knowledge, along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience she shares in her work. Neeta is a mother of two and you can connect with her here.  

Discovery calls are a vital tool for making your practice stronger. In this episode Dr. Lara Salyer explores the power of discovery calls in healthcare, and shares how they can be a tool for connecting with potential patients, especially for a provider in a community where functional medicine is yet to gain ground.   Dr. Salyer explains how aligning discovery calls with core values like education, transparency, autonomy, and efficiency can transform patient engagement. She uses her website as an example, showing how these values, integrated into pre-education materials, help potential patients grasp her approach even before they make the first call.   The episode then guides listeners through a strategic sequence of questions based on the Prochaska model of behavior change, starting with identifying the patient's primary medical challenges and goals. Dr. Salyer highlights the significance of understanding past strategies that patients have found beneficial, offering insights into their readiness for change.   Further, she probes into why patients believe a holistic medical approach suits them and why they think it's the right time for this shift. These questions aim to unearth the patients' motivations and readiness for embracing a new healthcare journey. The discussion also includes assessing patients' current prescription medications, providing a complete picture of their health status.   One innovative concept introduced in this episode is the feedback survey for discovery calls that don't lead to patient conversions. Dr. Salyer emphasizes the value of understanding why a potential patient might say no, using this as an opportunity to refine the approach and address any barriers to conversion.   This episode is packed with practical resources and advice for practitioners to enhance their discovery call techniques and boost patient conversion rates, grow your practice and amplify your reach.  If you like this content and you want more information like this, explore Dr. Salyer's Streamline Course. Quotes: • “Even the thought of doing a discovery call prickles many healthcare practitioners because at our heart, we aren't salespeople. And we feel that health care is a right. Health care is a necessity. We just want to serve. So why would we want to get on a discovery call that just feels incongruent with our values?” (1:42 | Dr. Lara Salyer) • “You need to ask for and provide a feedback survey for those discovery calls that didn't convert. In fact, I recommend a lot of communication.” (10:57 | Dr. Lara Salyer) • “Read those feedback surveys when you're feeling in your wise mind and you're feeling stable. You're grounded and you can handle this because that will be the gold that you're searching for.” (13:20 | Dr. Lara Salyer)    Links: Streamline Course: https://rightbrainrescue.com/p/streamline   Connect with Lara:  Website: https://drlarasalyer.com The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst Instagram: @drlarasalyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Sarah Hervert has a PhD in Sport and Exercise Science from James Cook University and is an ASCA Associate L2 Coach. She specialises in strength and conditioning for team sports, injury prevention and rehabilitation and has a keen interest in advocating for S&C in the wider community from adolescents through to older athletes. Following the completion of her PhD, Sarah co-founded Foundations Performance & Rehab with the aim of creating a safe and welcoming environment for athletes and the wider community to undertake S&C and rehabilitation services. Currently, Sarah is also a Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland. QUOTES “Even simple things like financial projections, which you sound so boring, but at the start you need to have that stuff to have an idea of where you are going and what you need to put into action” “If you are trying to pump through a lot of individual clients, and that's your only source of income, you'll probably struggle to pay a lot of bills” “So if you're going to open a business with a partner, you need to be really aware that if something did happen down the line, you need to have those back up plans with what you are going to do” “Have a plan but be flexible with that plan is a big thing in business” SHOWNOTES 1) Sarah's journey from James Cook University to owning a private S&C facility 2) Advice for S&C coaches looking to open a private facility 3) The recommended model for private S&C facilities and setting up client agreements 4) How to implement service fee rises 5) Deciding when the right time is to bring on more staff in a business 6) The pros and cons of owning a business with a partner 7) The ins and outs of cash flow and marketing 8) Managing adversity and burnout as a business owner 9) Sarah's PhD on sub-elite soccer players and preventing rate and severity of injuries in soccer

Summary:Katherine Boardman is the Chief People Officer at BlueConic, a customer data platform that helps companies connect with their customers and promote their growth and transformation. Katherine leverages her 20+ years of experience to develop programs and processes that promote organizations' unique cultures. In this episode, Katherine talks about BlueConic's decision to close their Boston office and shift to becoming a remote first organization. Chapters:[0:00 - 4:45] IntroductionWelcome, Katherine!Today's Topic: The Personal Nature of Remote Work and Successfully Becoming a Remote First Organization[4:46 - 12:08] Why BlueConic decided to permanently close its Boston officeDespite survey results, workers had acclimated to remote workRemote work can result in fewer spontaneous interactions at workRemote work also frees up time for meaningful activities with family and friends[12:19 - 22:57] How is BlueConic maintaining its culture through its shift toward remote work?Organizing a variety of opportunities for employees to gatherListening to managers and employees to make sure everyone is productive and happy[23:23 - 34:29] Activities and investments BlueConic has made to generate employee interactionsOffering tools for employees to take care of themselvesSetting up groups, books clubs, “coffee and donut” meetings, etc. to build relationships[34:35 - 35:29] Final Thoughts & ClosingThanks for listening!Quotes:“Even though people had indicated through surveys that, ‘Yes, I want to be back [in the office]', after 18 months of working solo at home, people acclimated—they reworked the structure of their lives.”“Organizations are communities . . . and even with remote work, there are opportunities [to spend spend time with co-workers].”Contact:Katherine's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInDwight's LinkedInPodcast Manger: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media

Today's podcast guest is proof that one great idea can change everything. Jimmy Gould is an entrepreneur and inventor who left behind a lucrative career in finance to develop a simple solution with a profound impact. His patented product, SoapStandle, is a tool that attaches to bar soap and elevates it to allow better airflow and extends its life by up to 30%  – all while preventing slippery messes in the shower.  Since founding his company in 2018, Jimmy has now sold nearly one million SoapStandles. In this episode, he shares his experience with product development and the ins and outs of running a successful product-based business. Landing on a great product idea Jimmy was enjoying a successful career in finance when he stumbled – literally – onto the idea for SoapStandle. After dropping his soap in the shower one too many times, he decided to invent a solution himself. The first SoapStandle prototype was built from modeling clay. Jimmy was amazed to discover that his invention not only prevented the soap from becoming slippery but also extended the lifetime of each bar by 20-30%. Soon he was 3D printing duplicate products for his friends. The first batch of products got great feedback, and when Jimmy couldn't find any companies doing something similar, he decided to patent his idea. What began as a side business – with Jimmy 3D printing products out of his garage and sanding each SoapStandle by hand – soon became a legitimate company. With over 100K SoapStandles purchased to date, the brand has had great success marketing directly to consumers on Amazon and their website. They're now looking to expand into retail and partner with more businesses that have bars to sell. Traits of a successful entrepreneur Although Jimmy's prior experience in commission-based sales prepared him for the risks of starting a company, there was still a fair amount of learning on the job. As any founder knows, you need to wear many different hats – from marketing to manufacturing, legal, operations, and more.  Now that the business has grown to the multi-six-figure mark in annual revenue, Jimmy is refocusing his attention on what he does best: sales. At this stage, that's what will keep the company growing, and Jimmy intends to devote more of his time to selling while he considers the possibility of hiring a full-time salesperson. He reminds us that without an effective sales engine, the rest of your business will fall apart.  While sales is an essential skill for all entrepreneurs, there are also several personality traits that Jimmy credits for his success. Optimism is essential – especially when you get tired of hearing “no” over and over again. Jimmy is quick to point out that every no gets you one step closer to a yes. Curiosity is equally as important, especially for anyone in product development.  Choosing your growth channel When starting a product-based business (or any business), you need to consider which channels will be most effective for reaching customers. SoapStandle has been very successful selling direct-to-consumer – other products may do better in wholesale or retail. One method that's worked well for SoapStandle is partnering with other soap bar providers like Dr. Squatch Soaps. If you're looking for new avenues to sell your product, consider partnering with businesses that serve a similar market. As the business continues to grow, SoapStandle is now looking to expand into new markets – at home in the US and around the world. Tune into this conversation with Jimmy Gould to hear the full story… Quotes “Even as a little kid, I tried to figure stuff out. If I was supposed to cut the grass every week, I thought there must be an easier way to do this. I would look for patterns to save myself 10 minutes.” “Because it's a patented product, I can exercise on pricing a bit more. That's worked over the past few years as far as scaling into producing more and selling more. If those margins weren't as good, it would have been much more difficult to do.” “If we don't manage the sales process correctly, then all this other stuff doesn't matter.” “Soap is used all over the world. There's nothing national or regional about using our product. People in South America will find it just as useful as people here do.” “We're trying to be flexible. I don't want to spread myself too thin, but I think it can succeed on each of those levels. There's no reason why we can't sell direct-to-consumer and also be in Target and also have partnerships.” Links mentioned in this episode: Visit the website for SoapStandle: https://www.soapstandle.com/  Check out SoapStandle on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/SoapStandle/page/0704B651-94C8-41F8-BF6B-A281DB006935?ref_=ast_bln  Connect with Jimmy Gould on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soapstandle/about/  More industry articles and facts about bar soap: barsoapinfo.com

Today we have an extra special episode of Why Does My Partner, as we welcome our special guest, Al Hoberman! Besides being the sound editor and producer of WDMP, Al is a music psychotherapist in private practice. He's joining us for this listener question, which takes us down the rabbit hole of asking “Just what is a feeling anyway? How do you know when you're having one, and what counts as ‘talking about them?'” We get into socialized gender roles, communicating without words, learning to tolerate disagreement, and creating a pausing practice to up your self-compassion.Plus, finally we get to talk about Jules' new book, Setting Boundaries That Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected and Empowered. Available December 1st at a book seller near you!Quotes:"Even when someone doesn't know how to talk about feelings…they're being expressed in all sorts of ways that don't involve words.”“Any two people don't really speak the same language. We have to learn each other.”"Relational health means a having a high tolerance for disagreement.""A tolerance for some disagreement is something that we have to be in if we're gonna be vulnerable enough to share our real selves."Share your questions with us at whydoesmypartner.com/contactIf you want to dive in deeper, consider attending our upcoming workshops. Learn more at whydoesmypartner.com/eventsMentioned in this episode:WDMP Integrating Heart+Mind

The Impact of Travel on Self-Image: A Conversation with Solo Travel Expert Alessia Tenebruso In this episode of the School of Self-Image podcast, life coach Tonya Leigh interviews her first video podcast guest, Alessia Tenebruso, owner of "One Girl Travel," a solo travel-focused life coaching company. Alessia shares her experience of how solo travel has changed her self-image and how it can empower women. Tonya and Alessia also discuss the benefits of travel for personal development and creating a positive self-image. [00:03:18] Travel and self-image impact. [00:04:07] Solo travel as personal growth. [00:08:05] Traveling alone safety tips. [00:11:22] What thoughts you're telling yourself. [00:15:23] Living life like a vacation. [00:20:25] Fashion and identity while traveling. [00:23:46] I am my future self. [00:27:41] Solo travel forces decisiveness. [00:29:38] Solo traveling guide.   Quotes:   Even if it's just a weekend away, at a nearby resort or hotel just to give yourself that experience. When you begin this journey, it's going to be uncomfortable like I'm telling you upfront It will be uncomfortable knowing that going into it and do it anyway. When I'm traveling that's like when I get to dream and think of what I want and what I don't want. It's a very Reflective time.   Useful Resources:    One Girl Travel: https://onegirltravel.com/      Join Now!  https://schoolofselfimage.com/join       FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/       Give yourself the Royal Treatment! Enroll now here:  http://schoolofselfimage.com/royal/   Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh:       Website:  https://schoolofselfimage.com       Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial       TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh          YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial    

Have you ever imagined a world where the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat could potentially harm us? The reality is, we have become acclimated to a toxic environment without even realizing it. Our bodies are constantly exposed to harmful chemicals, pollutants, and heavy metals, leading to various health problems that we may not have previously attributed to our surroundings.  Today, we are so fortunate to have Ryan Blaser, CEO of Test My Home, to raise awareness about the importance of testing for environmental toxins in the home. He talks about the concept of a "toxic bucket," different capacities for detoxifying, the four main pillars of health, and so much more. Don't miss this exciting episode of the Future Generations Podcast with your host, Dr Stanton Hom! Quotes: "Even though you might not be sick from your home, your home could be decreasing your quality of life." – Ryan Blaser "If you're not feeling well in your house, that's a huge red flag that you have something going on in your house." – Ryan Blaser "I think it's about waking people up. We need to pay attention to our food, air, water, and everything in the media, we see a lot of crazy stuff going on. And we need to open our minds and be mindful of that." – Ryan Blaser Key Takeaways: Indoor environments are often synthetic and replicated, and we may not be getting the benefits of nature.  Government agencies may not always prioritize protecting the public from toxic materials in buildings and the environment. Over the past few hundred years, there has been a significant increase in the number of chemicals in the air and consumer products. Our bodies are designed to detox and eliminate toxins, but the problem is we are overloading our bodies with toxins through our environment and lifestyle. Highlights/Timeline: [11:03] – Why did Ryan start his business? [11:56] – What are the common problems the industry is facing? [18:50] – Ryan shares the six categories of environmental factors that building biologists should be experts in [21:48] – What does mold do to a person and the environment? [33:34] – How important is clean water? [37:26] – What is EMF, and how are people affected? [46:42] – Ryan talks about the mission and purpose of his company and what he thinks of the future generations   Conclusion: It's essential to be mindful of the indoor environment we live in and the potential health hazards it may pose. Neglecting the quality of our indoor environment could lead to long-term health problems, and it's up to us to take action and ensure our living spaces are safe and healthy. By being aware and cautious, we can take proactive measures to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the potential hazards of indoor environments.   Resources: Learn more about Ryan Blaser on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-blaser-243725a8  Website: https://www.testmyhome.com/    Learn more about Dr Stanton Hom on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://www.drstantonhom.com/

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have a wonderful guest, Dan Zavorotny who shares his epic and successful journey, insights on learning valuable skills, why should not avoid challenges, how to get good enough in one thing, why ignore micro-optimization process, the sexy thing on investing IPO, and building a 100-million-dollar startup business with zero marketing budget! Dan Zavorotny is a healthcare technology entrepreneur, Co-founder & COO at NutriSense, a platform that is leveraging technology to improve global health and prevent preventable diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease.  This has been featured on Good Morning America, New York Times, Financial Times, American Medical Association, The Telegraph, Eat This Not This, NASDAQ, STAT News, JAMA, Joe Rogan Podcast and more. Dan and his family were immigrants from Ukraine to the US. He came from a poor extended family who used to live in one bedroom, overtime to townhome and to the middle class. He worked from corporate finance to healthcare consulting that earned enough money. Thus, he brings joy to the family. It was then he realized that it isn't bad to be in the worst stage of life. In any situation you have to learn very quickly and effectively. As long as you develop skills that are valuable, you do not fear failure. This will serve as your backup plan to not be afraid to start things over again. Dan pursues something that he feels good about. It is helping people shed unwanted weight and advise athletes on how to become the best versions of themselves.   Some Questions I Ask: Where did this all start for you, man? Learn skills that are valuable so you have a backup plan. How are you measuring whether or not somebody's got that 3X skill set beyond you? Talk to us at the early stage of entrepreneurship, what are the things you did wrong and right? What are the strategic approaches that you guys took for spotlight marketing and getting it going? What is the vision for what you guys are building, and why are you motivated to build that right now? What are your thoughts around exiting the company? What do you like to invest your money in? What are you gonna do with all your money when all is said and done?    In This Episode, You Will Learn: Developing skills to become “I worthy”. How to sell on the internet with zero marketing budget. How to get good enough at one thing. Why ignore the micro-optimization process. Investing in an IPO.   Quotes: “Even at the worst of it, it was not bad.” “Successful people just love solving problems.” “How I do one next thing, ignore all the noise outside.”   Resources Mentioned:  MicroVentures   Connect with Dan Zavorotny on:  LinkedIn Nutrisense   Sponsor Links: GoBundance  - Text: "MILLIONAIRE" to 844.447.1555 Indochino: Get 10% off of any purchase on $399 or more with the promo code: MINDCAST BackBlaze: Click the link to start your fully featured 15-day free trial or use the promo code: MINDCAST  BetterHelp: Click the link to get 10% off your first month or use the promo code: MINDCAST Accredited Investor List - Text "DEALS" to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text "XRAY" to 844.447.1555 Upcoming Events: Text "Events" to 844.447.1555 Millionaire Notes: Text "Notes" to 844.447.1555 Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555    Show Brought To You By: www.MillionaireMindcast.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show?  Send us an email to: Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com  

My audience is people who are struggling with rashes and, let's be honest, there are some rashes that appear in areas that you're not going to want to, you know, show to a Facebook group. Not only are they uncomfortable physically, but it can be very hard for some to talk to their provider about it. That's why I'm so grateful to today's expert, who is an open book on this topic! She walks us through the age-old question of "Is this normal"? My guest today is Dr. Jolene Brighten, NMD, women's hormone expert and prominent leader in women's medicine. As a licensed naturopathic physician who is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and a clinical sexologist, she takes an integrative approach in her clinical practice. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones through her website and social medical channels. She is the best-selling author of Beyond the Pill and Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth and now is releasing another book called Is This Normal?: Judgment-Free Straight Talk about Your Body. As an international speaker, clinical educator, and medical advisor within the tech community, she's considered a leading authority on women's health. She is a member of the MindBodyGreen Collective and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. Dr. Brighten serves as a faculty member for the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine. How do you feel if you have ever had issues down below? Did it ever bring you shame? Let me know in the comments below! In this episode: Why it's so important to talk to your doctor about rashes "down there" and what type of doctor you should talk to Signs from your body that something's off Hormonal imbalances -- why usually more than one hormone is off How poor sleep impacts SO many hormones Thoughts on melatonin supplementation -- worth trying or avoid at all costs? Quotes "Even the imagery they use, it's just this really horrible imagery until we have some kind of medical intervention to come in and save us from being women. And all of that's wrong. It's all wrong!" [10:14] "Yeast infections could also be a sign. If you're having repeat yeast infections, it can be a sign of insulin dysregulation, blood sugar imbalance; and it may be the first way that diabetes is showing up for you." [16:35] Links Find and Follow Dr. Brighten on her website | Instagram | Facebook Order your copy of Dr. Brighten's newest book -- Is This Normal? (available now!!!) Get your copy of Beyond the Pill Healthy Skin Show ep. 005: How Hormonal Birth Control May Be Contributing To Your Skin Condition w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten Healthy Skin Show ep. 084: Rash Triggers For Your Sensitive Lady Parts (That Can Be Embarrassing To Talk About) w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten

Get FREE Sales Leadership Resources at go.transformedsales.com/podHighlights[00:56] - From college baseball player in 2018 to become the number 20 copywriter in the world.[06:36] - How he was able to get rid of mental blocks and become the entrepreneur that he is today.[11:41] - Translating focus and diligence into great results for clients.[13:42] - The importance of realizing when there is a problem in your business and finding the best person to solve it.[15:08] - Your Owned Media: The value of a good email list.[20:21] - Growing your sales consistently by selling less and serving more.[22:22] - Tips for starting, growing, and sustaining an email list.In this episode of the Transformed Sales Podcast, I interviewed Troy Ericson, the owner of Email Paramedic, the leading email list management agency that has generated over $50,000,000 for its clients since 2019 by improving email copy and deliverability. Troy has worked with Traffic & Funnels, The Sales Mentor, Rich Schefren, REPP Sports, V-Shred, Joel Erway, Ezra Firestone, SmartMarketer, Perry Belcher, 10X Advisor Network, David Meltzer, Sam Ovens, Jason Capital, Ryan Stewman, Joel Marion, Alex Cattoni, and hundreds more. He was also ranked as the #20 Copywriter in the world by Peter Tzemis from Traffic & Funnels. Troy is also a musician, former college baseball player, and lives in Tampa, Florida.Email is the new junk mail. Our inboxes are flooded with so many sales emails and pitches, no one wants to open anything anymore. This presents a massive hurdle for entrepreneurs who want to build a healthy list and use it to communicate directly with customers and fans. Troy and I will dive deep into that and he will share strategies to get traction on your email list and how he has grown his business. His insights will be very valuable to you as you work on improving your sales. Tune in for more!Quotes“Even if you don't have an opt-in page you can still have people like message you their email address or something” - Troy Ericson“You can have all these good ideas in your head but if you don't have a real audience, no matter how small it is, it's holding you back” - Troy EricsonLearn More About Troy Ericson in the Links Below:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyericson/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/troyallenericsonInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/yosoytroy/Website - https://www.troyericson.com/Connect with Wesleyne:Wesleyne's Website - https://transformedsales.com/Wesleyne on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleynegreer/Wesleyne on Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/wesleynegreerWesleyne on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wesleynegreerEmail Her at wesleyne@transformedsales.com

“I want my dogs to wait at the gate or doorway and to take turns… Why?  Because I want to minimize chaos. I don't want dogs running into each other, hurting each other, or running into me and hurting me. I want some order, so we are all safe, calm, and happy.” This is Kathy's example of a real-life scenario when she's showing the framework for giving her dogs choices.    This episode of Enlightened by Dogs is the continuation of the discussion that Kathy had in Episode 247.    So if you haven't listened to it yet, you might want to pause this, and go and listen to that episode. Then, come back here for more details and valuable information about the framework for providing your furry friends with real-life choices.   Kathy also shares some prime real-life examples of giving your dogs opportunities to say yes or no, and how to decide when an ask is necessary and when it's not. She also explains the idea of how this whole chain of events works together so that you can easily use her framework  in your own life with your dogs.     This is an exciting episode, so tune in!  In this episode:    The real-life choices we give to our dogs  Giving your dog an opportunity to say yes or no  The protocol to connect, observe, and decide   Quotes:   “Even though I do want them to know they are responsible for waiting until I say their name to call them through, I don't ask my dogs to be in a certain relative position around the door or gate, nor do I ask them to assume a specific position of their body like sit/down … They get to choose.”   “Truly understanding the ‘why' behind your asks, and then asking only when it's relevant or important is a great way to ease unnecessary pressure that is a side effect of trained and cued obedience.”   “The more opportunities you give your dogs to say no, the more likely they are to say yes when it really matters.” LOVE TO LEARN MORE?  Become a calm and confident Dog Mom with a cooperative, happy dog ... without obedience training, or relying on treats or arousing games, or corrections of any type.    Here are some next steps:   SUBSCRIBE to Kathy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DancingHeartsDogAcademy/videos   LISTEN or READ Kathy's Podcast and Blog on her Website: https://dancingheartsdogacademy.com/   GET STARTED work with Kathy: https://dancinghearts.link/foundation   LET'S CONNECT on the socials for more partnership tips and advice: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancinghearts/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathykawalec/   LISTEN TO PODCASTS: Subscribe to the Enlightened By Dogs podcast in your favorite app! Don't forget to leave us a rating and review – it would make Kathy very happy!   Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify Connect on Facebook: facebook.com/dancinghearts/   

Are you ready to take the leap and learn the five steps to stop overthinking deal analysis and move toward financial freedom? Welcome ladies to the Real Estate InvestHER Show! In this minisode, Join Liz and Andresa as they discuss the importance of knowing the market inside and out and having confidence in it, as well as using research, talking to experts, and building a strong team to make informed decisions. They will provide advice on how to navigate the current economy for smart investments. Topics include playing out worst-case scenarios, having confidence in your ability to figure it out, examining all cards, building a community of support, and listening to those who disagree with you.Ladies, a must-listen episode for learning strategies on creating financial freedom goals that won't leave you overthinking!Quotes · “Even if don't have confidence in the market, you're never going to be able to control it. Of course, you could only participate. However, you need to have confidence in it. And the way to have confidence in it is to know it and to research it”. (03:40 – 03:55)· It really helps to have plan A and plan B. You know, you are going in with this plan but what happens if things change? Or there is an influx? That is why is really helpful to have plan B”. (08:19 – 08:39)· “No one has a crystal ball, but it's really helpful to put conservatively what would happen in six months or a year, and then bake your numbers that way. It is not to fear the unknown, but to manage it and prepare for it. Versus not able to make a move." (07:14 - 07:37)· “How do you mitigate risks? To be able to just not rely on yourself. You got to get the right team in place and not rely just on yourself”. (11:27 - 11:34)· “I never get too down the rabbit hole of the worst-case scenario because I know I'm involved and as long as I'm involved, I know I'll figure it out”. (12:22 - 12:31)· Real estate is not a solo game. You want to start talking to people that disagree with you, either in a good way or a bad way. It is all information that you can use in your analysis”. (14:25 - 14:51)How To Join the InvestHER Movement  1) InvestHER CON 2023 HOLIDAY EDITION!*Get a ticket to IC2023 and receive access to the 2022 recordings immediately!· How to spot a good deal from a bad deal? - Kim Kiyosaki + HANDOUT· Why 10x Is Easier Than 2x - Shannon Waller + HANDOUT· And much MORE! Here is what you can expect at InvestHER CON 2023:· Pre-event network· 2 Full days of transformational experiences· Access to over 20 Sessions with Keynotes and Speakers· Recordings from all sessions· Access to investors, mentors, and influencers· Mindful networking· Opportunities to connect with our sponsors + vendors· Coffee and Lunch included· Final Reception: Red Party· Live 30-day Group Accountability Virtual Session with the Founders Liz and Andresa· Exclusive Breakfast for STRIVE members only."InvestHer CON was truly a transformative experience. I have felt so alone for so long and now I feel like a have a community of support. I don't have to be the master of everything and take it all on my shoulders, I just have to do what I am excellent at." Heather Giammichele We reserved the entire resort for us! Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona, May 18-19. 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This week on the Data Futurology podcast we speak to Sanchit Juneja, the Director of Data Science and Machine Learning at Booking.com. Having worked in roles across SE Asia and Africa before landing in his current role in the Netherlands, Juneja has a truly world view of the role of data in business, especially within the context of product development within large enterprises. One of the challenges that large enterprises face with product and data is the question of whether you should build or buy the tools that the organisation uses. As Juneja states, the ideal approach is a holistic one that does focus on speed to market. “You do still want to build things that are strategic and core to your heart,” he said. “However, having access to things that bring you faster to market is important at the end of the day, as you want to unlock business value.” Juneja then shares insights around the skills that it takes to work in product management. Compared with some other areas of data science, it is perhaps not quite as important to be technical (though being “tech aware” is essential). However, those in product management need to be very good at building consensus across the organisation, from executive right through to those that will implement solutions. They also need to be very comfortable with ambiguity and working with the unknown and have an appetite to learn on their feet. Finally, Juneja shares his insights around how he and his team track the value that they're adding to the organisation. Critical in building alignment across the business is the ability to show results, so everyone working in product needs to be able to clearly articulate the gains there. For these insights, and many more in the wide-ranging interview with Juneja, tune into the podcast! Enjoy the show! Thank you to our sponsor, Talent Insights Group! Join us in Sydney for OpsWorld: https://www.datafuturology.com/opsworld Join our Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/datafuturologycircle/shared_invite/zt-z19cq4eq-ET6O49o2uySgvQWjM6a5ng What we discussed: 00:00 Introduction 03:31 What is the main focus of your role on booking.com? 07:42 How have you found getting the stakeholders and team members on board for the journey? 09:08 How do you define the product work in in our space? 11:57 What are some of the other skills that you see as key for the product manager role? 13:28 How do you make the trade-off decisions around the product as you're implementing or building towards the vision? What are what are some of the trade-offs that need to be done in the in the product decisions? 14:30 What is the mindset shift that that you would recommend for people that may be doing ad hoc pieces of work, or a one off? 16:07 What are you most proud of? 17:14 What are some things that you would have done differently? Quotes: · Even if you're a big tech org, you don't necessarily need to build everything yourself. So the build versus buy call is something that is personally on top of your mind, if you're a product leader. There are so many things that are happening, so many core things that if you go on and build it inside your house, it will take you the next six months. But if you just buy a tool outside in the industry, it will be much quicker for you. I think that is one thing that is always on top of your mind, what to build versus build to buy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datafuturology/message

When the winds of change begin to blow, and everything in our lives seems to be slipping through our fingers, entrepreneur and author Emily Ley reminds us to look at the sunrise. Because every morning, without fail, God will always bring up the sun—and He'll always love you, too.  Quotes “Even when the rest of the world is changing really quickly, or we're really anxious or worried about other things, we don't have to be anxious or worried about that. Because God never forgets to bring the sun up, and He's not going to forget about us.” - Emily Ley “There have been times in my life where God has taught me there's some things you can't do anything about and you just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other. You just have to keep waking up every morning remembering what's true and what's not true and keep going.” - Emily Ley “He's truly showing us who He is. And it doesn't always mean that He's going to fix our problems right away. Sometimes He needs us to walk through them with Him. And then at the end, we can kind of see what He's been working in us.” - Emily Ley   Emily Ley's LinksEmily Ley's website Emily Ley's Facebook Emily Ley's Instagram Emily Ley's Twitter Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Simplified Podcast Sure as the Sunrise by Emily Ley Connect with Sally Lloyd-JonesJesus Storybook Bible Facebook Jesus Storybook Bible Instagram  Sally's website Sally's Facebook Sally's Instagram *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*

Tony has helped thousands of businesses survive crises. Whether it was post 9/11, during the Great Recession, or amidst massive company acquisitions, Tony has helped businesses navigate the uncertainties and emerge stronger on the other side. As a child, Tony experienced firsthand the devastating crisis of business failure when his parents' small business failed and they lost everything, including their home. Its impact on his life was powerful. Having lost everything, he determined he would one day figure out how to help business owners like his parents by learning how to run a profitable business. This mission shaped his entire 20-year career. As an entrepreneur, business owner, and enterprise marketer, Tony worked with, literally, the best businesses in every industry, including Google, Microsoft, ADP, Ford, BMW, Mohegan Sun, and Morgan Stanley to name a few. And he has helped grow over 10,000 small businesses and a dozen Fortune 500 companies.   After working with the best businesses across hundreds of industries, he learned how they grow consistently and predictably, using adversity to pivot towards opportunity to survive and thrive in all manner of economic conditions. His mission now has a name: Democratize Marketing — to share with small business owners and entrepreneurs exactly What to Do to grow profitably, How to Do It, and How to Leverage the Resources to Make It Happen. He believes that by growing small businesses, together we can impact not just our local communities but also our world.   [00:01 - 06:15] Opening Segment Introducing Tony to the show Brief background and career Tony shares his advice on how to prepare for success   [06:16 - 23:51] How to Create a Results Loop to Improve Your Business Designed to help businesses plan and execute successful marketing campaigns quickly and easily It helps businesses expand into new markets and offer new offerings to existing markets. The 3 keys to creating a successful business markets, offerings, and value Businesses should focus on acquiring new clients and customers. Loyalty keeps customers from switching to competitors and helps businesses increase revenue per transaction How to automatically drive more referrals Do you have a system in place to automatically drive more referrals?   [23:52 - 23:51] Closing Segment See the links below to connect with Tony Final words   Quotes:   “Even if you can't capitalize on the opportunity yourself, find partners that can.” - Tony Guarnaccia   “Take a minute and just look at what you're doing. Because ultimately that's gonna help you grow up much quicker.” - Tony Guarnaccia Connect with Tony by visiting www.SmallStepsGrowProfits.com.

Marrying business and medicine is what this podcast is all about. Having said that, we bring you Dr. Alice Zheng, the woman whose entire professional life revolves around business, health, and making these two work well together. Dr. Zheng is a principal at RH Capital, a fund that invests in women's health companies that are bringing innovation, access, and equity. This fund's priorities are maternal health, contraception, and reproductive health, all of which are highly underestimated areas of healthcare. Being a fervent advocate for equity in women's health, Dr. Zheng has dedicated her career to making things better for women in unfavorable conditions. Dr. Alice Zheng has an extremely diverse background. She has extensive experience in global health, clinical medicine, management consulting, and venture capital. Alice holds an MD, MPH, and an MBA, which already makes her a very intriguing character, and she has also trained as a physician. With an all-consuming passion, Dr. Zheng will talk with Rachel and Dr. Dweck about her beginnings in the business world, her undying love for patient care, and her recent endeavors as an investor in the field of women's health. Stay tuned and listen to this superwoman as she talks about her incredible superpowers! You can subscribe or listen to previous episodes of the Busine$$ of the V podcast by clicking here. TOPICS COVERED: How Alice got from medicine to investing and how adventurous and unpredictable her journey has been. While in business school, Dr. Zheng realized she didn't have to be a doctor to make a difference in healthcare, which opened up new opportunities for her. Zheng learned a great deal in a short period while working at McKinsey, which she considers invaluable. Dweck agrees with Alice that OB/GYNs are always activists and they always have some kind of a cause. We learn what fistula is and how women who suffer from this devastating condition are treated in their community. Alice recommends that all OB/GYNs read Medical Bondage, a book that she found extremely eye-opening. Rachel is curious about how Alice's knowledge affects her experience as a patient with the health care system. When deciding where to invest, Dr. Zheng always asks herself, “Is there an unmet need here?” There are several female-specific health issues where clinicians are simply not trained and informed enough. According to Dr. Zheng, many innovations are happening in other healthcare branches, but women's health does not seem to get this kind of attention. Dweck emphasizes the impossibility of simply applying what we know about men's health to issues concerning women's health. We learn whether changes such as the Kaiser system or Amazon's acquisition of One Medical have resulted in the desired outcomes. In the United Kingdom, a new strategy for women's health and care delivery has been implemented, which indicates that the government is actively working to improve women's healthcare delivery. According to Rachel, many entrepreneurs only focus on one aspect of women's health because they cannot fix the entire system. Women's health is very complex and it cannot be addressed all at once. RH Capital, the fund where Alice works, focuses solely on conditions that affect women only, with a particular emphasis on contraception and maternal health. Zheng highlights that black and brown women in America have disproportionately poor outcomes when it comes to maternal health. HOT FLASH: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women make 80% of healthcare decisions in the United States. This is very important because these decisions can lead women to have a very significant impact on the health of the entire family.   QUOTES: “Even though I grew up in a sheltered suburb of Detroit, I had this passion for wanting to make an impact firsthand.” (Dr. Zheng) “I have to chuckle at something you said about OB/GYNs always being activists with some sort of a cause. That's why we're up all night. We have to find something to do with every minute of the day.” (Dr. Dweck) “Fistula is a very devastating event that can occur for a woman. Things may come out of the vagina that are not necessarily meant to, and this can be stifling for women in different communities.” (Dr. Dweck) “Racist history behind modern OB/GYN is something that was never talked about when I was a medical student, and I don't think my colleagues who are in OB/GYN today have had much exposure.” (Dr. Zheng) “You're taking a look from 10,000 feet and providing strategy and direction. You have a public health degree. You're a doctor, you're now an investor. You've been a patient. That's a lot of knowledge to carry around.” (Rachel) “There was a time when women's health was thought of even more as a niche and was underinvested and underserved. I think the times are changing.” (Dr. Zheng) “For example, menopause is an area where there are large patient numbers, all women go through it, and yet we don't have great clinical understanding.” (Dr. Zheng) “Women's health isn't just about female body parts. It's about the health of women.” (Dr. Zheng) “We cannot necessarily take the learning that we have about men's heart attacks and just apply it to women. There is a boundless unmet need in female-specific and non-female specific issues.” (Dr. Dweck) “If a woman has a concern, a condition, or a disease, it affects multiple systems in her body. You need to have access to care. It has to be affordable. It's so complex that it feels almost immovable.” (Rachel)   FURTHER RESOURCES: RH Capital: www.rhiaventures.org/rhcapital/ Alice @LinkedIn LINKS FOR BUSINE$$ OF THE V: Website: www.businessofthev.com Dr. Alyssa Dweck: https://drdweck.com Rachel Braun Scherl: www.sparksolutionsforgrowth.com/about-rachel-braun-scherl/  

Shock Jock, Air Conditioner, Love Your Enemies, Forgiveness, The Dentist, Love People, Mr. Content, BONUS CONTENT: MLK Jr.: Loving Your Enemies; Quotes: “Even the worst person in the world has the image of God on them.” “You basically just explained my life.” “How about loving someone who doesn't love you at all.” “Somebody's got to have some sense.”

In her 40s, Jeanette Leardi sequentially and simultaneously became the primary caregiver to both her parents.   The traumatic experience was life changing for Jeanette.  Astonished at how poorly older adults are viewed in our society, Jeanette decided to go back to school and learn what aging is about.  Jeanette is a social gerontologist, educator, writer, editor, public speaker, and aging wellness leader who has a passion for older adult empowerment and finds special personal fulfillment, helping boomers and older generations identify and share their wisdom with others. Jeanette's decade of experiences as the primary caregiver to both of her parents inspired her career goals of changing the perceptions about the aging process and helping people appreciate elders' inherent dignity, wisdom and unique value as mentors and catalyst for social change. She accomplishes this through her publications and successful presentations classes in journalism, spiritual writing, memoir, writing, brain fitness, health literacy, age-ism, intergenerational communication, creativity, and caregiver support to all people of all ages. Jeanette's publishing experiences include positions at Newsweek, Life, People, Conde Nast, Traveler, Sesame Street magazines, and the Charlotte Observer. She has a masters degree with honors in English, from Rutgers university and a graduate certificate in gerontology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.. What You Will Hear in This Episode:  Jeanette's personal story. Having an advocate and being your own advocate. Age and gender bias in healthcare. The U curve of happiness. Treatment and effects of certain drug interactions. Advice on being your own advocate.  6 point  H.E.A.L.T.H.  Vetting gereatric care doctors. Enlisting a care partner. Things to know about the aging process. Changing perceptions towards aging. Quotes “Even though doctors and nurses try to give person centered care, a lot of times they're unable to because of the system that they work under pressures them in their time.” “To be our own advocates, we need to speak up when we, when our needs are being met or when we have questions that aren't being answered, we need to advocate for ourselves.” “Noncompliance can really affect your health. If you don't take the medicine in the way that it's prescribed, that can affect you.” “Aging is a natural process. we're supposed to do it. It's natural.”  “We can't help being ageist because we are inundated with all kinds of negative messages all the time, all around us.” “Research has found that the most productive work teams are the ones that are intergenerational.” “​​What's good for any subpopulation is probably good for the entire population.”    Mentioned: JeanetteLeardi.com Ageful Living Blog Becca Levy Tracy Gendron Ashton Applewhite Susan Golden https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:  If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.

As dog parents, we all want what's best for our dogs. We want them to live up to their full potential and lead rewarding lives within our partnerships. But sometimes, our wants and goals end up overshadowing the most important part of the equation…our dogs. The result? It becomes more of a struggle to reach our desired outcomes and create a beautiful partnership with our dogs. So, in this Enlightened by Dogs episode, Kathy invites us to really consider why we have dogs in our lives. She also shares tips on how to keep our sights on what's important and how to avoid falling down the rabbit hole of focusing solely on achieving goal after goal with our dogs. In this episode: Why it's important to know the main reason you want your dog in your life How our dogs help us remain present Kathy shares three ways to stay focused on what's important Quotes: “Even when we're training our dogs in a really fun and positive game-centric way, we still somehow go down that rabbit hole of compliance.” “It's always important to fully embrace that idea that we can only start where we are and meet our dogs where they are.” “When we bring in this idea of timelines, especially when it involves another being like our dog, it has the potential to get really achy, really fast.” Want More of Kathy? Brilliant Partners Academy Dancing Hearts Dog Academy Website Facebook Community

Eleanor Beaton learned at an early age that money is power from her mother who told her, “Money is power, always make your own.”  Influenced by her mother's words,  Eleanor became a business owner but lost her ambition after her father died in 2014.  Doing the bare minimum and eventually  ceasing to run her business, Eleanor turned to journaling as an outlet to deal with her grief.  Through her journaling and self evaluation, she eventually decided to take the leap of starting Safi Media, an education and coaching company for women entrepreneurs with the mission of helping women unlock their leadership and entrepreneurial potential.  As an entrepreneur and an award winning journalist, Eleanor was personally asked by Canada's Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, to give economic advice at the World Economic Recovery program in 2021.  Eleanor has given talks at Yale School of Management, the Professional  Business Women's Association of California, ACC foundation, Shio and many more.   Safi Media is committed to advancing global gender equity through women's entrepreneurship and is on a mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who scale past 1 million dollars in revenue by 2030. What You Will Hear in This Episode:  Eleanor's personal story The effects of Eleanor witnessing her mother's power and disempowerment. Losing her father and the constellation of emotions and shift of family dynamic. The conflict of relief and guilt. Evaluating  expectations and true self. Journaling leading to Safi Media. Storytelling structure and dissent into the dark feminine. Processing grief individually and collectively. Practical support vs. emotional support. Willingness to be successful and scaling. The power of words Quotes “Even inside a marriage and a family that is very healthy in many ways, economic disempowerment can be incredibly painful.” “Money is power, always make your own.” “A part of how you define yourself is often in relation to other people.” “Dissent into the dark feminine: who we are and what we really want is so critical for women.”  “Grief and Loss and necessary endings provide a sort of creative fuel for so many of us.” Mentioned: EleanorBeaton.com Power, Presence, Position Podcast The Hero's Journey https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:  If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. 

This week's episode is hosted by a slew of hilarious stories from landlords about their tenants. The things that happen in rental housing are sometimes hilarious. In this episode, we will share stories about the weirdest tenants ever and how to handle them.  Have a story worthy of the Tenant Darwin Award? Tell us about your experiences so we can discuss them in future episodes. Enjoy listening!  What we learned from Axel and Terrie in this episode: - The stories worthy of the Tenant Darwin Award shared by Axel and Terrie.  - What can you do when your tenants do something illegal? Learn about the different options available to you when your tenants violate the agreement. Quotes: "Even if you think you want to give people a chance, dump, it will come back and bite .” Timestamp: 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - Terry shares an unusual incident worthy of the Tenant Darwin Awards. (and what to do if you're a landlord and you experience this crazy thing). 07:16 - Axel recounts a strange incident deserving of the Tenant Darwin Award. 10:23 - Share with us your Tenant Darwin Award story too! 10:58 - Outro Connect with Us: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/restateinvestorsclub/  Email: reic@clubimmobilier.ca  Axel Monsaingeon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/monsaxel/  Terrie Schauer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrieschauer/ 

Yunetta and Demetris recap day 3 of their empowering speaking engagement with Pastor Trent. On day 3, they highlighted the relationship between spirituality and trauma.Trauma can show itself in many forms, but spiritual trauma is often under-addressed and overlooked. In most cases, individuals who are consistent attendees of their place of worship are often misled about the coexistence of spirituality and therapy. Yunetta and Demetris are there to inform you that therapy and worship should not have conflicting relationships but work together to fuel each other to make you a person that is more than your trauma.Tune into this week's episode of "Deeper than the Diet" to hear more about Demetris's relationship with the term "preacher's kid", how to work through church trauma, and how past traumas filter your current reality.Quotes:"Even though the platform looked a little different where I stood to speak, I did not have to abandon all that I have learned along the way and all that God has done in me and through me. (4:04-4:43)"When you were able to be released from that idea that my life has to look like the examples that I've had before, I have to do things the same way they were done before me. You realize that your calling is updated. (6:57-7:13)"That's why it's so powerful for pastors and ministers and people like that to get on board about the importance of spiritual health."(13:00-13:14)"You mean I wasn't always like this. You mean there's a version of me that exists where I'm not in pain? Where is that? That's where we drive people back to God. Hey, you need God and you also need a therapist to help you pull back those layers. (15:50-16:12)"Your template of how you see…everything filters through the lens of that belief. You don't even know what you look like, feeling valuable and worthy and beautiful and accepted. You don't know what that looks like because of your trauma." (16:51-17:09) If you are enjoying listening to the “Deeper than the diet Podcast” We invite you to:1. Subscribe to be notified when we upload new episodes every Sunday.2. Share your favorite episode with 3 people you believe could benefit from our conversations.3. Share your takeaways by rating the podcast and leaving a review4 @ us in your social stories & tag us on social media be sure to use the Hashtag #DeeperthantheDiet.Deeper Than the Diet Links:Website: https://www.spreaker.com/show/deeper-than-the-diet Email for topic request and to be on a future episode: deeperthanthediet@gmail.comDemetris' Links: No Cost Consultation: Email info@j2fitnutrition.com or visit j2fitnutrition.com and click “Join Today” IG: www.instagram.com/j2fitnutrition/ Tik Tok: www.Tictok.com/@j2fitnutrition.com FB: www.facebook.com/j2fitnutrition Private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1061464757280751/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1Zaacf_lKD0UyvIedkLRQ Yunetta's Links: Counseling FB: www.facebook.com/SpringForthCounseling/ Counseling IG: www.instagram.com/SpringForthCounseling/ Ground Breakers Coaching and Consulting Instagram: www.instagram.com/groundbreakerstherapy/Ground Breakers Coaching and Consulting Website: www.groundbreakerstherapy.com/FB: www.facebook.com/yunettaspring/IG: www.instagram.com/yunettaspring/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/yunettaspring

Brian Lofrumento is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author whose businesses have reached over 3.5 million people in over 200 countries. Having built multiple six-figure businesses since 19, Brian has taught over 4,000 entrepreneurs worldwide how to launch and grow businesses online using his Ultimate Profit Model framework. Brian is the author of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur: What You Really Need to Know to Start Your First Business. He also hosts one of the top business podcasts in the world. In addition, Brian helps students through his engaging, fun, and interactive teaching style, which focuses as much on implementation and mindset as learning and building a customer-center business.  Turning His High School Intern Job into a Marketing Agency  While in high school at the age of 15, Brian landed an internship with a digital marketing company. He soon learned the benefits of using SEO to increase website traffic and built one of the most successful soccer blogs in the world.  With the amount of traction he received from his blog, Brian had the attention of big companies worldwide who wanted to know his secret sauce. As a result, Brian started his own marketing company helping other businesses get noticed on the web. Discover how Brian has used collaboration to grow his business, his best growth strategies, how he uses his personal brand in his company, and how he frames his high status verbiage when sharing personal information with the world.  Podcast Resources Visit Brian Lofrumento on the web Follow the Brian Lofrumento on LinkedIn Connect with The Business of You Visit the Business of You on the web Like The brandiD on Facebook Follow The brandiD on LinkedIn Join us on Instagram Learn more about Branding on The brandiD Blog Show Highlights [03:45] Brian tells his story of how he learned SEO and started his digital marketing company. [06:39] How Brian has taken collaboration to a new level in growing his business. [08:45] Utilizing traffic exchanges with another business website. [10:45] Using the community to spread the word about your platform. [14:07] Drawing the line between sharing his personal life and what Brian decides to keep private. Quotes “Even if you are a solopreneur, you're never actually alone in your journey.” “Instead of just talking about entrepreneurship, I also talk about my life.” “Everybody talks about business, but at the end of the day, we are all humans and we crave that deep, genuine connection.” “When you take an interest in other people, they will take an interest in you.”

“What I tell students and residents that I work with is you need to lean into your weird,” shares Dr. Errin Weisman, self-proclaimed queen of sass and burnout. In this week's episode of The Catalyst, Dr. Weisman talks about how to lean into your weird in order to avoid burnout.    Dr. Weisman experienced burnout while working in family medicine when she realized that her job no longer aligned with her values. The job she'd chosen for herself as an 18 year old med school student no longer matched with who she was as a 35 year old woman. She changed her career by leaning into her weird and now focuses on helping patients with substance abuse disorders, something that interested her from a young age. Dr. Weisman went from burnt out to thriving because she gave herself permission to try something new.   Tune into this week's episode of The Catalyst for a conversation with host Dr. Lara Salyer and special guest Dr. Errin Weisman about the importance of leaning into your weird. Learn tips for how to realign your work life with your current core values.    Quotes • “Even though on the podcast it might seem like I have my shit all together, it's just in this moment, because there's probably a dumpster fire outside right now that I need to put out.” (1:56-2:03) • “When you're go-go-go, and you're everybody's wonder woman, and you pick up the slack, and work is your drug, you can't stop. You're praying for things to stop you subconsciously.” (3:45-4:00) • “That lifestyle, how I had been working for nearly a decade and a half, it didn't align with who I was. And I hadn't stopped taking the time to be like, ‘Okay, the girl at 18 who decided to sign up for med school is not the woman at 35 and 40.'” (7:02-7:21)  • “What I tell students and residents that I work with is you need to lean into your weird.” (9:00-9:05) • “It is possible. It really is. You have to pick your hard. You can either stay in the hard of the suck right now or you can step out into uncertainty and say, ‘I don't know what this is gonna look like. I don't even know how I'm gonna do it, but I know that I've done hard things. I know that I've persevered before. I know that I'm not gonna let my kids eat cat food. I'm gonna do it differently.'” (14:42-15:10) • “Part of it is giving yourself the permission to try and to fail.” (17:19-17:26) • “When you are drowning in the swimming pool is not the time to learn swim lessons.” (2011-20:16)   Links   You can find out more about Dr. Weisman on her podcasts "Doctor Me First," and “Burntout to Badass” or hang out with her on Instagram - @burntout_to_badass    Connect with Lara:  Website: https://drlarasalyer.com Instagram: @drlarasalyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Have you scoured the internet for tips on how to grow your business? Look no further. In this bitesize episode, Joey and David run through the top 3 books when it comes to improving you and your business.From the Law of Reciprocity to focusing on sales, these books focus on topics that will help new and veteran entrepreneurs alike.As ever, if you like the episode, please share and review.Talking PointsInfluence by Robert Cialdini (00:42)Ready Fire Aim (01:45)The 48 Laws Of Power (02:55)DotCom Secrets by Russell Brunson (03:45)Quotes“Even massive organizations, really big billion-dollar corporations will go out and still not actually focus on sales first.” – Joey“Right now, in our business, we all have to constantly remind ourselves that we want all these new things, the business growing, got to pull all the new processes into place, but the focus of our business is let's go and get more customers into our products.” – Joey“The Law of Reciprocity is a big one, if you give someone something, they want to give something back. A very natural thing as an example is if anyone ever bought you a Christmas gift and you've not bought them one, how bad do you feel?” – David“When you read the book again, you find different ways to put it into your business and use it.” – DavidUseful LinksInfluence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert CialdiniReady, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat by Michael MastersonThe 48 Laws of Power by Robert GreenDotCom Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Growing Your Company Online (1st Edition) by Russell BrunsonMain PlatformsViddyoze WebsiteViddyoze AppFilms By ViddyozeThe Viddyoze Story | How We Built An 8-Figure Bootstrapped Software EnterpriseViddyoze Presents ‘Fade To Black' | From Broke To $30 Million | Joey's StorySocial MediaViddyoze FacebookViddyoze InstagramJoey Xoto InstagramViddyoze LinkedInJoey Xoto LinkedInJamie Garside LinkedInDavid Chamberlain LinkedIn

As the eldest child in a large family, Rahama Wright, Founder of Shea Yeleen, has always been a problem solver. After serving two years in the Peace Corps in a small village in West Africa, Rahama was infuriated by the lack of opportunity and harsh living conditions these women endured on a daily basis. Rather than creating a consumer-focused product, Rahama developed Shea Yeleen as a way to solve a social issue. In today's episode, host Lindsay Pinchuk sits down with Rahama to discuss the creation of Shea Yeleen and how it's redefining the beauty industry. For Rahama, the most important part of owning a business is having the ability to create change. In order to do so, Rahama understands that the key to finding a solution is using the resources you already have. After learning that shea butter is a natural resource harvested by women in Africa, Rahama knew this was the perfect solution to the problem. After spending the first seven years focusing on the supply chain, finding the right investors, and partnering with like-minded companies, Rahama is able to provide consumers with a high-quality product while remaining true to her mission to build equitable futures for women in Ghana. Wait until you hear what she's developing right here in Washington, D.C. in order to scale her mission globally. Tune into this week's episode of Dear FoundHer… to learn more about the importance of investing in your core values, focusing on collaboration rather than competition, and how to leverage your resources to find solutions so you can create a business that leaves a lasting impact on the world. Quotes • “Even though I have West African heritage from Ghana on my mom's side, this was the very first time I actually spent time in an African village. It was both an eye-opening and tremendous learning experience, but it was also very infuriating and frustrating because I saw incredible women who had amazing life stories and wonderful dreams that they wanted to do, yet they were limited financially because of where they lived.” (04:55-05:35 | Rahama) • “You wanted to start a product to first solve a social problem and not to solve a problem for the end-user of the product.” (09:47-10:01 | Lindsay) • “I don't want to sell a product that's not giving women the ability to be financially free.” (15:24-15:28 | Rahama) • “We have to normalize founders being empowered to feel deserving of the funding that comes to them.” (26:21-26:29 | Rahama) • “I need to have incredible brands around me and founders who value the same ethos that I do, and the best way to do that is to create a community of those people.” (51:07-51:17 | Rahama) Connect with Rahama Wright: Use the code FOUNDHER20 for 20% off sitewide at Shea Yeleen! www.sheayeleen.com www.instagram.com/sheayeleen https://www.instagram.com/rahamawright/ Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe. Want even more resources for growing your business? Join the Dear FoundHer Facebook Community for more discussion with other female founders, business owners, and entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearfoundher Subscribe to Dear FoundHer on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! For more from Lindsay Pinchuk: • Visit her website to grab one of her FREE quick guides: www.lindsaypinchuk.com/ • Instagram: www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk/

How you treat your dog and others is directly informed by who you are. So, the next important question is, are you simply “who you are” or “who you truly want to be?” The difference between the two lies in your genuine heart's desires — what do you value? What qualities are actually important to you? The answer to these questions fuels your conscious intention to be the person you've always wanted to be. In this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs podcast, Kathy discusses how understanding what's important to you feeds into your relationship with your dogs, and others. She also shares simple prompts and contemplation exercises to get you started on the journey to discovering if you're authentically you. In this episode: How understanding your core values impacts your partnership with your dog How to be intentional about your desires Kathy shares simple contemplation exercises for discovering your heart's desires Quotes: “Even with structured dos and don'ts, the effectiveness and results of what we do, and how our dog responds to that, is directly impacted by who we are when we are doing these things.” “Whatever we think about the most, believe in the strongest, or imagine the most vividly becomes our experience — that's just the law of resonance.” “Get more intentional with what you want to create in your life.” Want More of Kathy? Brilliant Partners Academy Dancing Hearts Dog Academy Website Facebook Community

Welcome back to Phil-Up On Facts, this is my mini series where I help anyone who feels like they could use this. Quotes: "Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree." Martin Luther “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ― Oscar Wilde Socials: Instagram: Potdiv2

Welcome to Pushing Dirt, where host Camilla Rantsen discusses all things real estate. On the inaugural episode, Camilla chats with real estate agent Eric Smilay about the constantly changing world of Los Angeles real estate and the emotions that come with it.  A lot has changed since Eric first began his real estate career in 2005. The Eastside has risen in popularity, styles have changed, and there is an increasing desire for walkable, New York-style neighborhoods. However, Eric and Camilla agree that one thing remains constant: “real estate is an investment, but it's emotional.” Tune into this week's episode of Pushing Dirt for an enlightening conversation on Los Angeles real estate trends, the realtor/client relationship, and how our houses frame our lives. Through Eric's astute market observations, discover what is important to you on the search for the perfect home.   Quotes • “Even if I sell you a house today, there's 30 to 45 days and a myriad of ways that could fall apart, right? There's inspections, appraisals, getting the loan – so you want to have somebody that can walk you through it….Some people are very patient and they're willing to hold your hand and go line by line to the contract if you want, and then other people will get frustrated. So you got to matchmake with the right agent, just like the right house.” (14:19-14:40) • “So I think a lot of people need to not only take the price into account, but the interest rates and the lending market as well. That's very key. So, that's still fueling real estate right now.” (23:32 - 23:39) • “I do think that is a little bit of the future of LA real estate: going more vertical, more dense, you know, more walkable neighborhoods, more New York style. Hollywood's doing that a lot with mixed use buildings. Where, you know, there's a coffee shop right downstairs, maybe a dry cleaner around the corner. You literally can walk more.” (34:46 - 35:06) • “I just think that rentals are always going to go up. Like, that market is always going to go up. But real estate is an investment, but it's emotional.” (37:45 - 37:54) • “​​You are really everything as a realtor. Like, you're an actual agent...and you are a therapist, and you're also probably the person who's almost like a parent, you can't have it. It's a very interesting thing. And I think that's why we get so involved and emotional, and it's a lot of money, but then it's also where we're going to live and have our lives, you know, the framing for our lives.” (52:27 - 53:00)   Connect with Eric Smilay https://www.smilayproperties.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmilayProperties IG: https://www.instagram.com/esmilay/   Connect with Host Camilla Rantsen IG: @camillarantsen LinkedIn: Camilla Outzen Rantsen Facebook: Camilla Outzen Rantsen  TikTok: @camillarantsen Twitter @camillarantsen   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

This episode features an interview with René Waslo, Risk and Financial Advisory Principal at Deloitte & Touche.  She works as a cyber professional within the Energy, Resources and Industrials sector.  In this episode, René talks about zero trust, trends in security breaches, sustainability in cyber, and encouraging women to enter the cyber industry.Quotes“Even though it's cyber that we're talking about, it's about relationships. Because cyber is trust. It's building digital trust in your environment, your systems. IFor us to be able to do that for clients, they need to trust us as humans. So, it definitely does come back to the ability to build those relationships.”Time Stamps*[5:03] Building Digital Trust with Clients*[9:15] Sustainability in Cybersecurity*[10:47] The Growing Complexity of the Digital World*[12:34] Cybersecurity as a Tech and Business Role*[14:04] The Growing Sophistication of Cybersecurity Breaches*[20:04] The Fast-Changing World of Cyber*[24:47] Implementing Identity Access Management, Including Connected Products*[26:25] The Explosion of Sensor Technology*[28:17] Discerning Important Data amid the Noise*[30:22] Choosing Your Specialty in Cybersecurity*[35:04] Women in CybersecurityLinksConnect with René on LinkedInFollow Lauren on TwitterConnect with Lauren on LinkedInThanks to our friendsTruth Be Known is brought to you by Talend, a leader in data integration and data integrity, enabling every company to find clarity amidst the chaos. Talend Data Fabric brings together in a single platform all the necessary capabilities that ensure enterprise data is complete, clean, compliant, and readily available to everyone who needs it throughout the organization. Learn more at Talend.com

We had to bring Naomi back because so many of you reached out asking for more from her! She left us with so many questions after our first episode together. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, do!! This one will not make much sense if you don't.Naomi's original motivators to lose weight did not work in the long term. This was partly because they were all about avoiding something negative, not about gaining a positive (“I want to lose weight so I won't be judged by strangers” vs “I want to lose weight so I can run around with my children”). The people surrounding her encouraged her to change focus. She calls these people her “team.” This includes not only her friends, colleagues, and family but also podcasters whom she listens to and authors she reads regularly, but has never met.Naomi has developed many new habits over the last three years. The only way she has been successful in any of them is that she made one small change at a time and committed to being consistent at it for a few weeks before adding anything else. And as she saw the benefits of those commitments, they became easier to stick to because she knows how they positively affect her life and the life of her community.Instead of getting caught up in how hard a practice is to do, she focuses on how good it will be to have accomplished it. Our bodies are capable of more than we often give them credit for. If we don't have a medical condition or disability, there's no reason we can't accomplish the same feats someone else has. Even if you do have limitations, there's often a way around the obstacles. We just have to tell our bodies it is possible. The important thing to remember in all of this is that we always have a choice. We can choose to see what's positive in our situation. We can choose to accomplish our goals. We can choose to step away from negative influences.A powerful practice Naomi implements is declaring her desires as if they have already come to fruition. Every day, she says them to herself in the mirror. If she has a more short-term goal, she will write it out and say it 50 times every day for up to five days until it becomes her reality. So far, she's never done this with something that hasn't happened. It is important to select realistic goals for this practice. Don't set yourself up for failure. Break up huge goals into smaller steps and do this for each one.Everyone's path to health looks different. A positive mindset is essential for whatever goals or desires we are chasing, but the practices, communities, and medical interventions we use to embrace positivity and reach our destinations will differ from person to person. We each must give different methods a chance until we find what leads us to peace and health.Thank you for listening to Hope to Recharge! if we are important to you, help us out and Leave us a review on iTunes. It makes a huge difference!—————————————————————————Work 1 on 1 with Matana - With our 1 on 1 coaching program, you can work directly with Matana. Get a free 30-minute fitting tryout call to see if this is right for you. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute, 1 on 1 Consultation Today.https://hopetorecharge.com/1on1/—————————————————————————As we all know, sharing can help others. We are here to support each other and to learn from each other. 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As we wrap up this series on Bad Ass Business Women I encourage you to ask yourself: Am I choosing job security over freedom and fulfilment. Karette would tell you that the security you are holding onto so tightly is only perceived. When the job you have is actually contributing to the deterioration of your mental, emotional and physical health you might want to revisit why you are still there. Another little note is we need to break down the hierarchy of professions. We are under the impression that professions that are obtained through universities carry more importance than vocations and trades. However, if we expand our dreams we would realise that a vocation/trade can be an empire.  Karette is the Founder of VirtualKarette VA Services. Karette's career as an Executive Assistant started in 2013 within the public sector. She then decided to pursue her dream four years later of setting up a VA service. Karette is proud to be the founder of VirtualKarette VA Services and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build a business empire and create a legacy they are proud of. Entrepreneurship is a journey, not a destination and so, should be enjoyed. It is to this end that Karette and her team seek to support clients – to be a ‘partner in success'. In her spare time, Karette supports young entrepreneurs through mentoring. Karette believes in investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs and does so through her work with a number of social enterprises. Quotes: “Even now my mother is trying to understand what I mean when I say I am running my own business” “Do you want to change your career? Volunteer”   Connect with Karette: Instagram: @virtualkarette    KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Website: https://www.africanawoman.com    Socials:  Instagram: Chulu by Design & Africana Woman Facebook: Chulu by Design & Africana Woman   Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/708489836426989    Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog

Top Takeaways: -      Even though it was just women’s history month it shouldn’t be the only time you think about diversity and inclusion. Good practices around diversity and inclusion should happen every day. -      Anyone can be a leader no matter their gender, race, religious belief, sexual orientation, or gender identity. -      It’s important and necessary for leaders to have uncomfortable conversations around diversity and inclusion. -      Businesses need to get feedback from a variety of customers. -      Allow a diverse group of employee’s voices to be heard. -      Keep diversity and inclusion in mind when dealing with employees as well as customers. -      As a leader when a difficult decision comes up, what’s most important is how you adapt and handle the situation. -      Be a strong leader and address issues of diversity within your team head-on. Quotes: “Even if you’re in the back office supporting fellow employees or you’re supporting the server who brings the dish out the guest, you matter, and you have a CX job.” -Stacy About: Stacy Sherman: Customer Experience (CX) pioneer, known for humanizing business, leading with a heart, and DoingCXRight® not just talking about it. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and your host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times do we feel ragged and burned out? Broken and basically just a hot mess? Yet we believe we need to suck it up and show up in front of God with a smile plastered on our faces like everything is hunky-dory? Our next guest, Ellie Holcomb, has a conversation with us about taking on grit, grounding ourselves in God's truth, and showing up as we are.   About our guest:  Ellie Holcomb, a Nashville native, began her musical career by touring the country with her husband. After eight years, and with the birth of their daughter, Ellie opted to step out of the role of heavy touring. From that space came her debut solo album, As Sure As The Sun, which charted at no. 1 on the iTunes Christian chart and helped deem Holcomb the “Best New Artist” at the 2014 Dove Awards. She has released multiple albums since then and also a best-selling book. Ellie, her husband, and their three children live and make music in Nashville.   Notes and Quotes: “Even growing up in this amazing, vibrant community, I gathered that the gospel was all about me being good enough and loving God and loving people enough. And that is all good and well, but that's not really the gospel.” “The gospel is not about making bad people good people. It's about making dead people alive people.” “I didn't know it was okay to not be okay.” “The church isn't meant to be a trophy room. It's supposed to be a hospital and a table that everyone is welcome to.” “I know that God is a healer . . . but I was too scared to give Him my broken heart.” “God's Word gave us solid ground to stand on when the shame storm starts to roll in.” “He started changing us, and it didn't change our circumstances, but it started changing us from the inside out.” “I know God is real from the sorrow in my life.” “God is with you. He can handle your anger, and He can handle your hurt. He can hold it all.” “He walked out of a grave. And the suffering you are experiencing does not have the final word.”   Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show: Show Notes on godhearsher.org God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  https://amzn.to/32lYSgh Free eBooklet to Download:Going the Distance: Practices to Strengthen Your Faith https://discoveryseries.org/courses/going-the-distance/ Ellie's Instagram: ellieholcomb Elisa's Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  

How many times do we feel ragged and burned out? Broken and basically just a hot mess? Yet we believe we need to suck it up and show up in front of God with a smile plastered on our faces like everything is hunky-dory? Our next guest, Ellie Holcomb, has a conversation with us about taking on grit, grounding ourselves in God’s truth, and showing up as we are.   About our guest:  Ellie Holcomb, a Nashville native, began her musical career by touring the country with her husband. After eight years, and with the birth of their daughter, Ellie opted to step out of the role of heavy touring. From that space came her debut solo album, As Sure As The Sun, which charted at no. 1 on the iTunes Christian chart and helped deem Holcomb the “Best New Artist” at the 2014 Dove Awards. She has released multiple albums since then and also a best-selling book. Ellie, her husband, and their three children live and make music in Nashville.   Notes and Quotes: “Even growing up in this amazing, vibrant community, I gathered that the gospel was all about me being good enough and loving God and loving people enough. And that is all good and well, but that’s not really the gospel.” “The gospel is not about making bad people good people. It’s about making dead people alive people.” “I didn’t know it was okay to not be okay.” “The church isn’t meant to be a trophy room. It’s supposed to be a hospital and a table that everyone is welcome to.” “I know that God is a healer . . . but I was too scared to give Him my broken heart.” “God’s Word gave us solid ground to stand on when the shame storm starts to roll in.” “He started changing us, and it didn’t change our circumstances, but it started changing us from the inside out.” “I know God is real from the sorrow in my life.” “God is with you. He can handle your anger, and He can handle your hurt. He can hold it all.” “He walked out of a grave. And the suffering you are experiencing does not have the final word.”   Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show: Show Notes on godhearsher.org God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  https://amzn.to/32lYSgh Free eBooklet to Download:Going the Distance: Practices to Strengthen Your Faith https://discoveryseries.org/courses/going-the-distance/ Ellie’s Instagram: ellieholcomb Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy  

I really love doing this podcast, you know I do. And what I've really enjoyed doing over the last hundred episodes is just talking about what is on my mind and in my heart at any given time. And sometimes that is the practical stuff. And other times it's not.This episode is me sharing a glimpse of this journey I am on, being a bit more vulnerable as well as offering my support for those of you who do have stories that you want to share, but are wary of upsetting or causing pain to others.Thank-you and I love you all xHighlights [05:18] Sharing what I'm really struggling with.[09:40] What I'm conscious about putting into the public arena.[10:34] My support for you to share your vulnerable stories and my advice in doing so.[12:06] Being honest with your messaging.[15:52 ] My outreach to you.Quotes“Even though I love vulnerability and I love sharing authentically, I think that it's really important as teachers and leaders, that we don't use our platforms for therapy.“My power doesn't come from my partner or my partners family, or my children or my clients, anybody's approval or disapproval of me, my power comes from me.“This is going to affect my business, it is going to affect impact. It's going to impact the way that I share and create moving forward.”LinksFind Suzy on InstagramFind Suzy on FacebookFind Suzy onlineYou can read the transcript here.Faith + Action = Miracles

You don’t have to resign yourself to a loss of libido, desire, and sexual pleasure as you age. Susan Bratton, Intimacy Wellness Expert, joins me to talk about how you can start improving your hormones, increase your libido, and increase your vagina’s natural lubrication once again.   You might find sexual intercourse painful because of: Lack of or Low Libido Loss of Desire Low Levels of Arousal   About Susan Bratton Susan Bratton, Intimacy Wellness Expert is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole long life. She is the best-selling author and publisher of lovemaking techniques, bedroom communication skills, and sexual vitality advice including Sexual Soulmates, Relationship Magic, Revive Her Drive, Ravish Him, The Steamy Sex Ed™️ Video Collection, Hormone Balancing, The Pump Guide, and Thrust-In-Time.  These are examples of the exciting variety of her 34 books and programs. Susan is an expert in intimate wellness, sexual regenerative protocols, and ageless sexuality.  You can find the Susan Bratton Show®️ on BetterLover.com, her more personal posts on Instagram, and her new sexual vitality supplements, Flow, Boost, Desire, and Drive at The20store.com.   Why We Experience Pain and Dryness Susan Bratton brings her wealth of knowledge about sexual intimacy and health for a very open and honest conversation that I think we all need to hear. She starts by explaining why so many women experience pain, discomfort, and vaginal dryness as they age. Hormones absolutely play a role in your sexual health and it’s essential that you start rebuilding your reserves. Susan shares some of her preferred techniques for increasing your hormones to improve not just your sexual health, but your overall health. It might surprise you to learn it’s not just down to your hormones. Your libido, arousal, and desire are all linked to sexual pleasure. If you’re experiencing dryness or pain, Susan recommends exploring alternatives to hormone replacement therapy to improve these areas of your sexual health.   How to Improve Your Libido One of the best things you can do to improve your sexual health is to take supplements. Susan shares her recommendations and explains why she actually started her own range of sexual health supplements. She says that at the very least, you should be taking a daily multivitamin. While you’re naturally increasing your body’s lubrication, you can use other types of lubricants to make sex more pleasurable for you. Susan explains what types of lubricants you should look for; her biggest takeaway is to look for ones that you can actually eat yourself - like avocado or almond oil. Susan also says why we shouldn’t use something like coconut or olive oil as a lubricant. Finally, we talk about some of the ways to improve your vaginal or penile tissue that will naturally loosen as you age. Susan explains some of the techniques she’s used, such as the V-Fit device, PRP injections, and O-Shots (and the P-Shot for men). What concerns do you have about your own sexual health and libido? Have you started eating more beetroot and leafy greens? Let me know in the comments on the episode page.   Quotes “Even though how lubricated we are is not correlated with how aroused we are, in our feeling in our body, it is, for a lot of us. We could be really turned on and dry as a bone if we don’t have enough nitric oxide or we could be really, really wet if we have!” [16:28] “Don’t buy any lubricant that has any ingredients that you can’t spell.” [30:05] “I had a PRP injection and an O-shot (orgasm shot) and a tear in my vagina finally repaired. Finally, between the V-Fit and the O-Shots, I was able to get my vagina back to feeling youthful and having really nice climaxes again and no painful sex.” [38:55]   In This Episode Why you might be experiencing pain during sexual intercourse [8:00] Why it’s essential to optimize your hormones for ultimate sexual health [10:00] What therapies outside of hormone replacement therapy are available to help women regain their libido [11:15] What supplements you should take to increase your libido [21:00] What type of lubrication you should use [30:00] Some of the ways to repair vaginal and penile tissue [36:45]   Links & Resources Use code MAGNESIUM for 10% off Magnesium Use code LIVERDETOX for 10% off Core Restore   How About 38 Fascinating Facts That Supercharge Your Sex Drive? Buy Susan Bratton's Supplements Online The Ultimate Intimate Care Combo   Find Susan Bratton Online Follow Susan Bratton on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn   Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes  Episode 8: Male 2.0 W/ Dr. Tracy Gapin Episode 32: Happy Hormones For Life With Dr. Deb Matthew Episode 27: Top 20 Longevity Tips From 2020

The world is expanding, and with it, so is our collective and individual consciousness. It’s natural that this level of spiritual expansion carries fear with it. It’s possible to overcome these fears through understanding and a simple ask. About Overcoming Fears Around Spiritual Expansion We are in a time of massive soul growth and expansion. I don’t know about you, but the beginning of this year has me reeling from spiritual and soul growth, in nearly constant communication with my guides and with Source. It’s a time of great wonder, but this growth is often laced with fear. 2021 will see two groups of people emerging in this expansive time. Those lightworkers and others who are open to experiencing this growth, and those who feel the fear and choose to ignore the growth. Who will you choose to be? It’s so important for you to know and understand that it is absolutely okay for you to feel fear at the possibility of soul and spiritual growth. We are stepping into unknown waters, this is entirely new territory. And trust me when I say that all of us lightworkers are feeling some level of fear in this expansion process. Not only are we in an era of immense growth, but we are also unlocking so many gifts and possibilities in our own lives. If you’re anything like me, you will start to wonder if any of it is real. Of course, you will, because we’ve grown up in a world and been indoctrinated into believing that these unseen arts are untrue and evil. I want you to know that you have not lost your mind. I also want you to know that you absolutely have gifts, even if you haven’t unlocked them yet. There is no one else that can share these gifts the way that you do. The other aspect you’ll likely question, because I know I did, is whether the thoughts you have are your own or downloads from Spirit. I actually asked my guides about this and was told that there is actually no difference. Your thoughts are divinely directed; if it lights you up and makes you feel excited and exhilarated, it is a download from Spirit. Finally, I want you to know that you can ask your guides to release your fears about expansion. Your guide wants you to be open and without fear and they will, one hundred per cent, help you. All you need to do is ask. What did life look for you before you started to question everything in life and reality? Let me know in the comments, lovely! In This Episode Why soul grow often brings fears of expansion [7:30] What two types of people will emerge in 2021 [12:00] Why it’s okay to feel the fear of expansion right now [16:00] How spiritual doubt will inevitably creep into your thoughts [22:15] How to differentiate between your own thoughts and downloads from Spirit [23:30] What happens when you ask your guides to release your fears about expansion [28:30] Quotes “Even though we know that we’re going home, even though we know that the world is opening up and becoming a better place, even though we know that there’s purge and there’s crumbling and it’s necessary, we also do feel fear. We’re human. We’re going through the biggest transition the world has ever gone through, with us on it, in our lifetime. And none of us fully know what’s going to happen. We’re just continuously trusting.” [13:03] “I want to throw it out there to validate and to let anyone know who’s listening if you’re feeling any of these things, if you’re having experiences happen to you and you’re questioning if it’s real or you’re making it up, wondering if it’s really happening - I want you to know you’re not alone. We are all feeling it.” [22:36] “It is all you. Don’t give your power away by trying to differentiate what is me and what is them, we are all one. Anything that you think of is your thought. Anything that you think of that makes you feel inspired, expansive, excited, love: yes, they’re the thoughts that your guides and Spirit dropped in, but it’s still you who thought and received that thought.” [23:56] 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 20: 7 Signs You are Spiritually Awakening (https://sarahjflynn.com/episode-20-7-signs-you-are-spiritually-awakening/) Episode 14: Making Space for New Levels of Expansion (https://sarahjflynn.com/episode-14-making-space-for-new-levels-of-expansion/) Episode 26: Accelerating your Soul Growth in 2021 (https://sarahjflynn.com/episode-26-accelerating-your-soul-growth-in-2021/)

Lawrence and Michael, founders of BlackGayWeddings.com, are pillars in the wedding community when it comes to showcasing previously unseen examples of love and marriage. They join us today to share their own wedding, tips for your big day, and all about Black Gay Weddings. As CEO of Broughton Media Group LLC, Lawrence has over 35 years of graphic design, web design and video production experience. A Howard University Graduate and has a Masters in Human Resources, a Masters in Public Administration and a Masters in Digital Journalism. His creative vision is the driving force behind all BGW initiatives. Michael McCulley Broughton is co-founder of Black Gay Weddings and Broughton Media Group LLC. Michael is a highly sought after florist, an event planner and a nationally licensed Mortician and Funeral Director. He also leads the Social Media Team at BGW. Big Takeaways The wedding industry is still behind on representing a broad audience. People like Michael and Lawrence are eager to show that they exist! All types of people get married, and yet only a small section of the world is ever represented. Be the change you want to see in the world. When it comes to understanding different couples and weddings than your own, ask questions. Links We Referenced blackgayweddings.com (https://blackgayweddings.com/) Black Gay Weddings on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blackgayweddings/) Black Gay Weddings on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackGayWeddingsTV) Susan's Travel Services (https://susanstravelservices.com/) (Mention TBWPP when inquiring!) BlueNile.com (https://www.bluenile.com/) Quotes “Even in the wedding industry, they cater to a certain market.” - Michael “Not everyone is going to like your platform.” - Michael “In order to be a friend, you have to show yourself friendly.” - Michael The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... * Hosted and produced by Christy Matthews and Michelle Martinez. * Edited by Veronica Gruba. * Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics. * On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! * Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. * Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode * On Patreon. Become a member and with as little as $5 per month, you get bonuse episodes, special newsletters and Zoom Cocktail Hours with Christy & Michelle! Our Partners (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/partners) Special Deals for Listeners - TBWPP Enthusiastically Approved! Alpine Rings (https://alpinerings.com/) FlowerMoxie (https://flowermoxie.com/pages/the-big-wedding-podcast) The Flashdance (https://www.theflashdance.com/virtual-party-the-big-wedding-planning-podcast) Cactus Collective (https://www.cactus-collective.com/the-big-wedding-planning-podcast/) Unboring Officiant (https://www.unboringofficiant.com/bigwedding/) Susan's Travel Services (https://susanstravelservices.com/ready-to-book/) Special Guests: Lawrence Broughton and Michael Broughton.

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Caitlyn McClellan, an account manager for FCN. Caitlyn talks about her job selling, managing and implementing high performance technology solutions, both hardware and software, to the US government. She also shares how she went from being a musical theater major to becoming a leading expert in cybersecurity product sales. QUOTES “Even the most confident, strong women on the outside have their own internal battle on the inside.” -Caitlyn McClellan [10:08] “If anyone is going to go into sales, the one question I will say not don’t ever ask is ‘What keeps you up at night?’” -Caitlyn McClellan [27:54] “The moral of the story is if you think you can’t do something, at least try, and you’d be surprised on how much you can actually do.” -Caitlyn McClellan [54:35] TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro [01:28] Meet Caitlyn McClellan [04:11] How Shana and Caitlyn met [11:29] Caitlyn’s job [13:49] Caitlyn’s niche and focus area [18:32] Learning about the products [23:02] The new hotness [24:58] Dealing with naysayers [31:40] Caitlyn’s and Shana’s dogs [34:04] Selling services vs one-time sale [37:28] Caitlyn’s favorite part of her job [39:04] Worst part about her job [39:59] Her parents’ background [46:04] Her childhood [51:43] How she ended up selling cyber security products [54:43] Mentorships [01:02:28] What she wished she did differently [01:09:20] Her advice for young women [01:12:02] Outro RESOURCES https://www.amazon.com/250-Sales-Questions-Close-Deal/dp/1593372809 (The 250 Sales Questions To Close The Deal) by Stephen Schiffman RELEVANT LINKS https://fcnit.com/ (FCN’s website) https://twitter.com/FCN_INC (FCN on Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/FcnTechnologySolutions/ (FCN on Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/fcn/ (FCN on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlyn-mcclellan-94116253/ (Caitlyn McClellan on LinkedIn)

Are you looking for some of the wittiest, wisest and most inspirational Grant Cardone quotes of all-time? If so, I've compiled 300 of the most epic ones ever written down. Grant Cardone is an entrepreneur, author of eight books, sales guru, and internationally recognized businessman. On top of these accomplishments, he is a renowned real estate investor, who has used crowdfunding to buy $1.3 billion worth of real estate, known as assets under management (AUM). ABOUT THE PODCAST: This podcast is an audio feed of the website, CadeHildreth.com where you'll learn what you SHOULD'VE been taught in school. As an LGBTQ + entrepreneur, real estate investor, former USA Rugby Player, and fitness enthusiast, Cade will teach you what your parents and teachers should have taught you but didn't know themselves. You'll learn how to increase your income, negotiate a raise, buy real estate, invest for cash flow, lose 10 lbs fast, reveal 6-pack abs, and so much more. CONNECT WITH CADE: Website: CadeHildreth.com Instagram: Instagram.com/CadeHildreth Twitter: Twitter/CadeHildreth Facebook: Facebook.com/CadeHildreth Pinterest: Pinterest.com/CadeHildreth

My very special guest today is licensed therapist, social worker, and author of REAL: Radical, Empathic Acceptance of Life, Khadijah Tishan Washington. Khadijah is a beautiful spark of contagious energy whose story of struggle and triumph renders her uniquely qualified to help people walk through their past and move through it in a safe and healthy way. She is a generational trauma specialist who has turned her hard life experiences into making a positive impact upon the lives of others, focusing on their self-care and healing. Khadijah begins by sharing her personal history and both her personal and professional involvement in the social work and mental health fields. She also describes the 6PIC Community Center, and delves into some of the major components of her book, particularly the aspects of helping others while she herself was healing, the code-switching which she must employ, and her role as a truth teller, opening the door for others to tell their stories. Khadijah’s work with generational trauma, starting the healing process, and asking those radical questions is also discussed during this fascinating conversation. Clearly, her work is very near and dear to my heart, and, while her message is of course timeless, it is particularly relevant now given recent events throughout our country and the world. I know you will be as amazed and inspired by this incredible woman as I have been, and I strongly encourage you to listen to all she has to teach us both in today’s episode and in her remarkable book. I am also extremely excited to remind you that I have reopened my Ascend Mastermind to a new cohort! If you’re tired of playing small in your life and work, and you’re ready to identify what you want and how to get there (in a healthy way) while in community of like-minded women, then this Mastermind is definitely for you. Contact me at http://www.kellytravis.net/ascend for further information.   The Finer Details of This Episode: - Khadijah’s personal history - Her personal and professional involvement with social work and mental health - 6PIC - Her book, REAL: Radical, Empathic Acceptance of Life - Khadijah’s experiences with helping while healing, code-switching, and being a truth teller - Her work with generational trauma - Starting the healing process - Asking radical questions   Quotes: “Even in the chaos of my own family of origin, I always had a sense that I had family.” “Finding a therapist is like finding a spouse…every one is not going to work for you.”  “It’s a really delicate balance where you never really get to be…your own self.” “I realized that, through telling my story, other people who look like me, then that gives them permission to tell their story…I have to be the truth teller.” “Sharing pain is almost like an honor…it comes with a lot of trust building.” “My goal is to have everyone for justice and for awareness and for peace.” “This is why racism has to be eradicated, because we’re literally dying…not from just police officers, I mean actual health, education, prisons, families…we just owe it to each other to take a deeper look into the layers of it.” “I didn’t want to have another child grow up like I did.” “No one ever taught me how to succeed, they only taught me how to survive.” “I know that this is really hard work, and you’ve been doing it for your entire f’ing life.”   Show Links: Join The Goal Getters Club Facebook group Khadijah’s Website   Khadijah’s Book  Khadijah’s social media: Instagram Facebook

It’s our last interview of Season 4! We’re glad to be joined by Dr. Alex Korb, a neuroscientist and author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. We talk about what motivates us, why small changes are the way to changing your brain, and what’s wrong with the common idea that depression or anxiety is simply “something wrong with our brains.”Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- the feelings wheel we mention in the intro- the CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall on racism- please check out last week’s show notes for a list of ways to learn & help regarding systemic racismConnect with Alex on his website, Facebook, or Twitter. Buy The Upward Spiral, The Upward Spiral Workbook, or The Upward Spiral Card Deck on Amazon.Quotes:- “Even our positive qualities sometimes get in the way of our well-being.” (tweet)- “You can’t always ‘fix’ your moment-to-moment feelings, but if you give your brain the things that it needs to work at it’s best, then over time you can start to shift things.” (tweet)- “The way you know you’ve convinced yourself of something, that you’ve accepted your limitations, is that if someone points them out you don’t care.” (tweet)- “Our motivations for doing things are often unclear to us.” (tweet)- “If one of the main reasons you’re doing something is because you feel like you need to to fill some need, it’s often hard to find it fulfilling or be happy in that.” (tweet)- “Yes, depression is rooted in your biology. But your biology isn’t fixed. It’s malleable and can be reshaped.” (tweet)- “It’s not something wrong with your brain, it’s just the way that your brain is working right now is not adaptive to the specific situation you’re in.” (tweet)- “It’s much easier to avoid temptation than to resist the temptation once it’s triggered.” (tweet)- “Sometimes it’s changes in your actions, small changes in your thinking, or small changes in your environment that can work together.” (tweet)Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

On this week's episode of the Undone Redone Podcast, Tray and Melody sit down with military spouse and minister Megan Brown. Megan works with the military community, specifically spouses, on how to connect into your community as a military spouse and increase community engagement with active duty members and veterans alike. Military life and the transitions it puts families through can bring challenges including marriage building, creating community, and finding a sense of purpose. Through empowering others to build their military life well, Megan works to help those facing challenges find a purpose and become a part of something bigger than themselves through Christ. Learn more about Megan on her website: www.meganbbrown.com & www.milspoco.com and on Facebook: @MegBrownWrites.   Quotes: "Even when I was running at a breakneck pace in the other direction, God stayed in fierce pursuit. He is a God who sees, who loves, and who SAVES." "We have to know how all of scripture fits together. It will not do us any good to snip and splice scripture. We have to know the overall narrative." "We have a God-given call to push the gospel forward into our families, our neighborhoods, and our cities. It is my greatest hope to see revival swelling on the horizon, a wave of hope crashing into our world."

In this episode: Showing yourself what you’re really made of Building confidence where you’re at now Getting excited about the inbetween stage Being honest & having trust in the process I am so pumped you are here for a quick little pep talk like we are girlfriends chatting over coffee, & what I want to talk about today is how you do not get to skip the beginning stage ever! It is so tough to be at the very beginning, but girl, navigating through this is gonna be so worth it! I too, don’t get to skip the beginning & I’m coming to you with this just hours after crying to Seena and reminding myself of this exact thing on a regular basis as well! I was having that feeling in my gut that this thing is going to be SO massive & I just want it to be at the point that I know it can be right NOW.... Maybe you can connect with this feeling of being someone with a big vision of where you’re going & you want it right now because you are so freaking excited, but that can also make you frustrated that you have to “wait” to get there?! If so...I’m excited to chat with you today about WHY this stage is actually NECESSARY!! Can’t wait to hear what you think girl!      Quotes: “Even if you have experience, you still have a beginning for something brand new.” “Get your head back in the game. Remind yourself that you were not given this dream or this vision for your life or this goal by accident. You’re gonna have to buckle up & keep on going.” “Please, make sure that you are not letting yourself… choose to get frustrated & bogged down by how far you have to go to get where you wanna go.”     Resources: Hey girl, have you joined our email list yet? Subscribe now Get all the deets on how to join our online personal development community The Collective Proactively schedule your priorities with the With Intention Gameplanner  Check out the Purpose Driven Action webinar & start crushing those goals!! Want a FREE weekly PUMP-UP text from ME? Text “TEXTSFROMKAC” to (833)909-0665 to subscribe! @textsfromkac Check out ALL my favorite things on Amazon (trampolines, books, & more!) 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!  

So you’ve decided to quit your job, congratulations! Whether you’re starting your own business or transitioning to a new role somewhere else, there are some guidelines you should follow. In this episode, I’m talking about the ten things I think you should know and do when you’re quitting your job. Whether you love your job or you hate it so much you’d rather do anything but, it’s important for you and your reputation to leave it with grace and dignity. There’d be few things worse than burning bridges that might impact your entire future. These 10 steps will help you leave with your head held high. First, make sure that you actually tell your boss or supervisor that you’re leaving, before you tell anyone else. Workplaces are hotbeds of gossip, so if you start blabbing to your co-workers first, the narrative leaves your hands. Plus, it’s just common courtesy to your supervisor, even if you didn’t see eye to eye. If you have a lot of strong emotions about your job, I always recommend writing a fictional resignation letter - one that doesn’t go beyond your sight. This lets you get out all your feelings of pent out anger or even about how much you loved your job before you approach your supervisor with your real letter. Which you absolutely should do in person, but keep it professional. And in this letter, make sure you’re giving at least two week’s notice - and that you’re working as productively during them. You can be let go for being company dead weight. Finish these week’s out working strong, training your replacement (if possible), writing your job manual, and leave with dignity, knowing you were a model employee for your last two weeks. If you’re transitioning to a new employer or even if you’re going self-employed, don’t bad-mouth your former one. You want to always be able to get a good reference from them. Plus, if you start spouting hate about your old employer, it actually shows a lot more about your character than how they treated you.  Keep all these tips in mind and happy quitting! Are you thinking of leaving your job? Have you written a fictional resignation letter? How do you plan on preserving your reputation when you’re leaving your job?   In This Episode: Why you need to tell your supervisor that you’re quitting before anyone else What power and catharsis comes with writing a fictional resignation letter Why you should always give at least two weeks notice when you resign How to finish your last two weeks working strong and with dignity Why you need to transition from your former employer in the most respectful way possible   Quotes: “Even if you have a horrible experience with an even more horrible boss, keep your resignation letter short, sweet, professional, and to the point.” (12:12) “How you leave your current employer to go work for your new employer makes a big impact on the hiring manager at your new employer. They see it as the exact way how you would leave them.” (14:06) “Remember, you get to leave, but your reputation and the terms you leave on are completely up to you.” (18:52)   Links Freebie: It's Quitting Time | How To Quit Your Job to Start Your Own Company 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 www.drcortneybaker.com/10-secrets to get your free copy of the 10 Secrets Female Millennial Entrepreneurs must know before launching their service-based business. Get your free copy now! 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.

Ricki teaches people to love their food regardless of how restrictive their diet is. She's spent 19 years following an anti-candida diet and now helps people learn to cook, eat, and live well so that they can focus on healing and enjoying their lives. Through her programs and writing, she shares her passion for sugar-free, gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipes and healthy living. She has authored three bestselling cookbooks and has written for Simply Gluten-Free, Gluten-Free & More, Allergic Living, Clean Eating, The Globe and Mail, The Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, Kris Carr and others. Candida loves sugar. If you're going to get a handle on it you need to understand what the sugar-free landscape looks like. It's not just swapping out sugar for Splenda. There are healthy and natural sweeteners to use instead. Today we discuss how to find the sweeteners that work for you and how you can cook with them. What's your favorite sugar alternative? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: The difference between alternative and natural sweeteners Stevia as a natural sweetener and how you can use it in your food What sugar-alcohols are and how you might be able to incorporate them into your food Tips and tricks for baking with sugar alternatives Quotes “Even within that natural category, there might be something that isn't unhealthy for a healthy person. But for someone who's really sensitive to sugars, I have to think about other factors like the glycemic index, how quickly it raises your blood-sugar.” [3:40] “If you're a sweets addict like I am, what you don't want to do is bake a brownie and eat half the thing in one sitting.” [9:36] “There are definitely recipes for out there. If you want to try any of the things you're used to, you can find recipes for all of the standard treats that use these low-glycemic sweeteners and are good.” [14:08] Links Find Ricki Online Get Ricki's free ebook Ricki's first episode on the Healthy Skin Show: How to tweak your diet to combat candida Ricki's pumpkin pie recipe Swerve sugar replacements NuNaturals erythritol Lakanto  Follow Ricki on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Living Candida-Free cookbook Naturally Sweet and Gluten-Free cookbook

Every business owner needs to learn the value of a cold pitch - and above that, how and who to deliver your cold pitches to. Once you have this practice down, business opportunities will really start opening up to you. But if there’s one thing so many women in business are hesitant about: it’s the cold pitch. But you just need to get over it. That fear that’s holding you back from making the cold pitch is preventing your business from growing. I’m telling you the secret to how to get that little negative voice in your head to finally shut up. First of all, you have to decide who you want to work with, be they companies or individuals, that you’re actually going to enjoy working with. This is a big part of why we choose a niche. You want to love what you’re doing and who you’re doing it for. You don’t want to be shouting into the wide expanse of the business world. Not everyone is going to want to work with you - and not everyone should work with you. Plus, you can’t physically pitch to every single business out there. So how do you make the perfect cold pitch? Find those companies you’d love to work with, figure out who is the best person there to make the pitch to, and show them how working with you will benefit them. The pitch is not about you! Finally, we’re talking about what to do when someone says “no” to your cold pitch. Don’t worry, it happens to everyone! But every no is a new opportunity awaiting you. Are you comfortable making a cold pitch? Do you know who you want to work with? How can you stand out from your oversaturated business market? In This Episode: Why you need to just get over it and get the word out about your business How to quiet the negative voice in your head Why you need to work with people and businesses you actually enjoy working with  Who you should send your pitch to Why you shouldn’t pitch every single business you ever come across How you can stand out from an oversaturated market Why your pitch shouldn’t be about you and your business How you can appeal to your cold pitches by showing how you would value the potential client What you should remember when you hear “no” from a potential client Quotes: “Even if your client is a brand or a company, there’s still a person that you’re going to need to get to to pitch.” (4:05) “Work with people in business you’re actually going to enjoy working with. When you enjoy working with them, you’ll perform better, you’ll enjoy it more, your quality of work is better. It’s overall a better experience for both of you.” (4:29) “Don’t market your services with a one-size-fits-all approach. When you’re reaching out to potential businesses to pitch your services, do your research.” (7:40)   “The magic happens in the pitch follow-up. And follow-up until you hear the word ‘no’.” (18:15) Links Free Guide: 5 Steps to Pitch Your Services Without Being “Salesy” From Side Hustle To CEO Course Find Dr. Cortney Baker Online Join From Side Hustle to CEO on Facebook Keep up with everything Women In Business Follow me, Dr. Cortney Baker on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn KidsCare Home Health   Are you a female millennial entrepreneur who wants to start or scale your service-based business but not sure where to start? Go to www.drcortneybaker.com/10-secrets to get your free copy of the 10 Secrets Female Millennial Entrepreneurs must know before launching their service-based business. Get your free copy now! 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.

In this episode, you will learn how podcasting is very similar to the other mediums. I will share the best tips and tricks for starting off with editing and publishing your own podcast even ith a co-host before outsourcing so you become familiar with your own podcast's brand. I will also share how to go from writing to speaking as a podcaster. I will also share the importance of sharing your story on your podcast because your story needs to be heard.  How Podcasting Was My Therapy How I went from Blogging to Youtubing, to Podcasting My popular blog post became the first podcast episode - sharing my story as a cancer survivor Read Your Own Blog Posts in a Casual Voice How to Repurpose Your Content  How to Confidently Share Your Story (Toot Your Own Horn)  Most people do not care about your voice the way you do How to use the skills that you already have to make high-quality audio content - Foamboard, Blanket, Tent, Partition Continue to Use Youtube  Become familiar with your own brand before outsourcing or co-hosting   Just Do It Export Audio from your already Uploaded Videos Record and Edit  But Don’t be afraid to share your story - it needs to be heard Use the Microphone from your phone and the voice recorder apps on your phone Record and edit three episodes of your own before outsourcing   Quotes: “Even though there are a million podcasts out there Your voice, knowledge, and story are unique.” “I watched Youtube videos by Pat Flynn in regards to the technical aspect of getting started.” “Podcasting is basically your own NPR.” Mentioned: Use Libsyn as your host You may also use Anchor or Soundcloud as a way to get started for free Technology Engagement Center Acuity Scheduling Zoom Online Meetings  Zoom H1n Recorder If you have a Macbook or access to a Mac at a library, use Garageband Podcasts Mentioned that I Listen to I listened to the Nicole Walters Podcast - I finally get over imposter syndrome I also listened to the episode by  Happy Black Woman  Side Hustle Pro GoalDigger Podcast   To watch the video version of my previously recorded excerpt and the presentations of 17 other speakers, visit  https://podthon.com/allaccess/ Join the Living Legacy Podcast Listeners and Supporters Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglegacypodcast/

What we're talking about in this episode How to open the door for healing when you feel stuck in a chronic situation The profound powerful benefits of shifting your mindset about your health What you can do to shift your identity around your diagnosis Listening to your own inner wisdom and finding what works for your body Why being curious is one of the most powerful things you can do   Episode Summary Lyn Delmastro-Thomson was given the devastating misdiagnosis of Leukemia at age 25. It took Lyn years to find the real root cause of her issues, and she struggled with linking her chronic illness to her identity. Today Lyn works to help empower others to find a different path with her book, You Are Not Your Diagnosis.  Just because your doctor has said your illness is chronic or incurable, it does not mean it has to be a life sentence. Lyn explains how you can use your mindset and other holistic remedies to find what works best for your body and find true healing instead of symptom management. If you are looking for a wake-up call to start listening to your body and stop ignoring the path you should be on, this episode is it. Lyn is living proof of the power of mindset when it comes to your healing journey and is here to inspire you to find the good in your body and help it grow.  Are you ready to stop linking your chronic illness to your identity? Share what you found most inspiring about Lyn’s story in the comments on the episode page.   Quotes “Even in the midst of the incorrect diagnosis, I started to explore other options because I was just like, nobody here is listening to me, I’m not feeling better, and there have to be other things that I can do to help myself.” (13:06) “How do you even talk about a health condition without saying ‘I have this’? It becomes a whole long sentence to just say ‘I am currently living with this, but I believe my body can heal’. Sometimes I say it that way because I actually cringe every time I say I have this diagnosis.” (20:00) “Yes, I might be currently living with this health challenge, but I am still all the things I was before, I am still all of those other identities.” (21:40) “I needed that illness to wake me up, but yet I wouldn't say I should feel ashamed of that. I was like that's just what needed to happen for me to finally get the message through my thick skull.” (27:45)   Resources Mentioned Get Your 2 Free Chapters Here Heart Fire Healing Website Follow Heart Fire Healing on Facebook | Instagram You Are Not Your Diagnosis by Lyn Delmastro-Thomson Episode #110 with Terry Wahls Get the Essential Oils Hormone Solution Here Follow Dr. Mariza’s Virtual Book Club on Facebook | Instagram   Other Resources: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

MoeDeLL joins James for this episode of the dHarmic Evolution podcast to discuss his passion for music and his new album “There It Is”. Growing up in Portsmouth, Virginia, Moe lived with his mom and his grandparents and he remembers there always being music playing in the house: The Eagles, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Fleetwood Mac, and Waylon Jennings to name a few. When he was 9 years old, he started taking private guitar lessons, and the rest is history. While his grandmother is the inspiration for a lot of his songs, he finds that he also writes frequently about his grandfather, though they didn't always get along. For the past 16 years, he has been a full-time Americana musician, currently averaging about 250 shows per year in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Virginia, and the Carolinas. Some gigs are solo, such as house concerts or sets at assisted living facilities, whereas corporate concerts or weddings might be with his full band. Until a few years ago, Moe was a rock'n'roll artist, but he had an epiphany while playing around with the sound of his song “Devil's Lake” that gradually caused him to change his style to Americana. He felt that Americana allowed him to tell more of a story than rock'n'roll. Moe's must-have writing materials are coffee, a pencil, and paper, and he finds that he does his best creating in the morning or while waiting for a show to start. He loves to just fiddle around with new sounds, a practice that began in his childhood when he would mute the television and play his guitar along with what he saw on the screen. His dream job would be to write film scores, but until John Williams calls it quits, Moe will stick to his favorite gigs at assisted living facilities, Cowboy Jacks, and Beaner's. He just joined the Midwest Country Music Association and he looks forward to potentially collaborating with some of his fellow members in the future. Quotes: “Even if it was just my mom listening, I would still get a joy out of writing music.” “I'm infatuated with writing and lyrics and words.” “I didn't feel like my old lyrics really told a story.” “In the morning, you may feel cloudy because you just woke up, but your mind is technically at its most fresh because you haven't had the things of the day stifle you.” “As a musician, you know your place.” “Time has a way of drawing us closer.” Mike Lardy Creative Studio: https://www.facebook.com/mikelardystudio/  Beaner's: https://www.beanerscentral.com/  Midwest Country Music Association: https://www.midwestcma.org/ Follow MoeDeLL: Facebook @MoeDeLLMusic Instagram @moedell Twitter @moedell Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zP0TH8t4OhGy4dR9RrfpZ Thanks for joining us, and be sure to connect with us on social media! Check out our YouTube channel! Join our community on dHarmic Evolution Community Facebook Group

Carol Leaman is a disruptor, serial entrepreneur, award-winning thought leader, and is known as “the woman who turned down a fabulous job at Google”. She is the CEO of Axonify Inc., a Microlearning platform, and is one of Canada's Most Influential Female Entrepreneurs. She shares her perspective on what it's like to be the one leading people, embracing our power as women, and what we need to get better at in leadership. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Yes, even tech experts are real people, and you will see how. Where Carol's tech interest emerged from, and the path that led her to be CEO of an early stage tech company. How she spoke her intentions loudly from a young age, and how we can start to use our words and declarations to manifest our visions. Why Carrie refers to Carol as the “Martha Stewart of the tech world.” That women have come into their power, and women question their own abilities much less than they used to. That it starts with the belief that you are capable and worthy of sharing your story and using your voice. How Carol got deliberate about choosing her travel and managing her time to be present at both work and home. The highly risky decision to turn down Google, and the lesson of doing what makes you happy and believing in yourself. What Axonify is, and they use three core cognitive principles to turn a few minutes a day into a team's long term success. Examples of how Axonify had a massive impact on a company's ROI, behavior change and safety. What's next for Carol both personally and at Axonify. Why Carol feels so strongly about being a mentor, and her advice for   entrepreneurs. That taking as much money as you can at first is definitely not the name of the game and other takeaways that are crucial to success. Quotes: “Even if you run a tech company, you can still struggle with technology.” “Start believing in yourself, and that you don't need to be anybody other than who you are.” “I'm a huge risk taker in many ways, and I come from a belief and confidence in myself.” “You will have many ideas, so don't work at something for 4-5 years that is going nowhere.” “You need sheer intestinal fortitude to be an entrepreneur.” “Spend your money wisely.” Mentioned: Axonify Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Not To Talk About, FOMO, Yet Another Dark Chocolate Study, National Day of Prayer, Breaking Animal News, Women Losing Weight, Grandparents and Finals, Real Life Spoilers, Pet Peeve List, Japan Emperor, Expensive Post-It Notes; Quotes: “Even if you haven’t prayed for a while, God WANTS to hear from you.” “Would you be shocked if you found out I was a part of the Spy Whale Program?” “Get rid of your pet peeves or as an older person you’ll be nothing but pet peeves.” “When is the last time I lowered the comedic boom?”

It's a special roundtable episode, focusing on how you soon-to-be graduates can find a healthy balance between confidence in your own abilities and understanding you still have limits. We're joined by Cape Cod Community College faculty member Marianne, Idaho State University graduate faculty member Joanne, and Hiwassee College faculty member Eva. Paradise Dental Technologies (PDT) has once again sponsored this episode, as they strongly believe in quality education and that students are the future of our profession, not to mention the people we'll all be working alongside in the upcoming years.  In this episode, our wonderful guests discuss issues that will quickly come up for recent graduates entering the dental profession, and how they can make the transition from student to resident to veteran as smooth as possible. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:01  - Getting to know today's roundtable guests, faculty members Marianne, Joanne and Eva! - Finding the time to take a breath and reassess each stage you're at throughout your education. - Making sure to take full advantage of the resources available to you and any faculty assistance. - The benefits of fully engaging with group work and reviewing each other's knowledge. - Always remembering that even your teaching work is improving people's oral wellbeing. - Getting yourself a grace period between graduating and jumping into the workforce to appreciate what you've achieved and figuring out three things you want to accomplish in the following month. - Respecting the time of the dental hierarchy and being willing to offer your capabilities. - Handy interview and salary negotiation tips! - Overcoming any apprehension of using technical terminology in front of patients and building the right clinical relationship. - How to speed up your work without trading away quality and thoroughness. - Teaching students about dental insurance so they're better prepared upon entering the profession. - Preparing for offices that aren't as technologically up-to-date as where you may have been trained. - Pitfalls current students should avoid after graduation. - Remembering that the job market is tough and that you may not get your ideal job right out the gate. - Why clinical expertise takes active work and doesn't simply develop with experience.  - The bottom line: get involved. QUOTES: "Even if it's old technology, it's still valuable."  "Relax a little bit and know that you're where you're supposed to be."  "Everything we're doing as educators is preparing you to be the best that you can be." "You know more than you think you do."  "Be realistic about what you can do and you might surprise yourself."  "Experience doesn't mean 'excellent,' it doesn't mean 'better.' It's what you do with that time." "Your dentist is your employer, but you own your license to practice." "Don't diminish what you have learned—demonstrate what you have learned." LINKS: Joanne's contact info - gurejoan@isu.edu or (208)240-1443 Marianne's contact info - mdryer@capecod.edu Eva's contact info - ramseyev@hiwassee.edu or (865)214-2211 Be sure to thank the sponsor for sponsoring this special Student Roundtable episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/   AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/   AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists   AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca  

Whether you’ve planned to have kids or not, finding yourself a single parent is not something you set out for with intent. Being a single parent is hard work. And trying to co-parent with your ex can be an even bigger struggle. As a single parent, you’re going to struggle with feelings of shame, guilt, and pain - and the most likely source of these feelings is you. Single parenthood is a struggle that no one’s going to prepare you for and your relationship with your ex is going to be different from anyone else’s relationship with theirs. Co-parenting with your ex isn’t always going to be easy. And having an amicable relationship with your ex isn’t a one person decision. The moment you split, there are two different attitudes to parenting, two different lives, and two different opinions that will all have to be taken into account. In this solo episode, I’m talking about my personal experiences into the crazy hard world of single parenting. I tell you how I knew that my ex wasn’t “the one” and how I wish so much that we had a friendship to fall back to. I’m explaining why it’s so important to get validation from yourself and no one else. Why the other parent to your children is going to fall into their own unique ex category - and how that’s going to impact you for the rest of your life. Perhaps most importantly, I’m talking about forgiveness: why you need to forgive yourself, your ex, and all the other people that will have an opinion on your broken relationship. When my son gave his mother’s day project to his dad’s new partner instead of me, I thought my heart was going to fall out of my chest it was so broken. But thanks to my own dad’s tough attitude, I learned that it’s okay for your children to love other people in their lives. You can’t waste time sitting in shit for a long time - there always comes a point where you just have to move forward. Are you going through a divorce? Do you have children with your ex? How do you talk to your children about love and forgiveness? Leave me a comment on the episode page!   In This Episode: Why it’s so important to be friends with someone you’re going to date What you need to understand about your own self-validation What the different kind of breakups are and how will impact your life going forward Why you need to accept that you will have different parenting styles than your ex How to parent with intention Why you should consider therapy as you go through a divorce How important it is to have good friends when going through separation Why it’s so incredibly important to practice forgiveness Quotes: “Even if you want to be Ned Stark from Game of Thrones, doing the right thing for the right reasons and die with honor - an amicable relationship as a single parent isn’t really a one person decision. It takes two.” (4:35) “My only job in our interaction at this point was to demonstrate and role model parental behavior. Outside of that, friends or not, I’ve done my job.” (6:27) “Becoming a single parent, you’re redefining everything. You’re redefining who you are as a person, as a parent and what life looks like in the aftermath.” (11:24) “Allow people to show as much healthy love to your kids as possible. No matter how much they get on your nerves. And make sure your kids know it’s okay to love them back.” (15:30)   Links Find my website at KimBao.co   If you liked this episode, you should probably check out these past episodes: 018: How To Turn Tragedy Into Fuel For Living Your Best Life w/ Steve Datte 016: How To Build A Stronger You By Working Through Your Trauma w/ Kim Bao 015: The Trauma Of Divorce From The Male Perspective w/ Mike Kim   Come hang out with an amazing group of badass women in a private, supportive community, Bad-Ass Women Owning Sexy Check out the full show notes for this episode! Keep up with me and everything Trauma To Triumph Follow me on Instagram | Facebook

It’s a special roundtable episode, focusing on how you soon-to-be graduates can find a healthy balance between confidence in your own abilities and understanding you still have limits. We’re joined by Cape Cod Community College faculty member Marianne, Idaho State University graduate faculty member Joanne, and Hiwassee College faculty member Eva. Paradise Dental Technologies (PDT) has once again sponsored this episode, as they strongly believe in quality education and that students are the future of our profession, not to mention the people we'll all be working alongside in the upcoming years.  In this episode, our wonderful guests discuss issues that will quickly come up for recent graduates entering the dental profession, and how they can make the transition from student to resident to veteran as smooth as possible. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:01  - Getting to know today's roundtable guests, faculty members Marianne, Joanne and Eva! - Finding the time to take a breath and reassess each stage you're at throughout your education. - Making sure to take full advantage of the resources available to you and any faculty assistance. - The benefits of fully engaging with group work and reviewing each other's knowledge. - Always remembering that even your teaching work is improving people's oral wellbeing. - Getting yourself a grace period between graduating and jumping into the workforce to appreciate what you've achieved and figuring out three things you want to accomplish in the following month. - Respecting the time of the dental hierarchy and being willing to offer your capabilities. - Handy interview and salary negotiation tips! - Overcoming any apprehension of using technical terminology in front of patients and building the right clinical relationship. - How to speed up your work without trading away quality and thoroughness. - Teaching students about dental insurance so they're better prepared upon entering the profession. - Preparing for offices that aren't as technologically up-to-date as where you may have been trained. - Pitfalls current students should avoid after graduation. - Remembering that the job market is tough and that you may not get your ideal job right out the gate. - Why clinical expertise takes active work and doesn't simply develop with experience.  - The bottom line: get involved. QUOTES: "Even if it's old technology, it's still valuable."  "Relax a little bit and know that you're where you're supposed to be."  "Everything we're doing as educators is preparing you to be the best that you can be." "You know more than you think you do."  "Be realistic about what you can do and you might surprise yourself."  "Experience doesn't mean 'excellent,' it doesn't mean 'better.' It's what you do with that time." "Your dentist is your employer, but you own your license to practice." "Don't diminish what you have learned—demonstrate what you have learned." LINKS: Joanne's contact info - gurejoan@isu.edu or (208)240-1443 Marianne’s contact info - mdryer@capecod.edu Eva's contact info - ramseyev@hiwassee.edu or (865)214-2211 Be sure to thank the sponsor for sponsoring this special Student Roundtable episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/   AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/   AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists   AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca  

In this episode: Giving yourself grace Self-confirming bias Your feelings ARE valid Tools to get out of your funk Hey girl! I am so happy you are here today because we are talking about something that I think is so relevant, which is pulling yourself out of a funk. We all have these times where we get ourselves into analysis-paralysis or total funky freak out and it is NORMAL. What I have learned, is it's so important to be able to CATCH yourself, acknowledge the feeling and then be aware of HOW to get OUT of that funk. I wanted to share a few tricks that I have put into practice to help pull you out of that funk: Let yourself feel it & acknowledge that you are totally normal. Ask yourself, what is the REAL story? Take action - inaction breeds fear.   Quotes: “Even the happiest people can have off moments, or get funky feeling sometimes, right? And not a good funky.” “It’s okay to not be okay sometimes. It’s okay to freak out, its okay to lose your cool or start crying for some reason that seems really random.” “Nothing that you feel a feeling to cry about, is worth apologizing for. You don’t need to apologize.” “Express the emotion and acknowledge that you are totally normal, nothing is wrong with you girl, you have feelings, you’re human.” “When you want to make a statement that’s about yourself that says you’re not capable, look for all the reasons that you can.” “If you can’t seem to pull yourself out of a funk for yourself, do it for your friend that needs you, for your sister, for your kids, for your coworkers, for your significant other. Someone needs you in a good state, in a HAPPY state.”   Resources: Get yourself a Mini Trampoline If we aren't connected yet be sure to come hang with me on Instagram @kaciafitzgerald and @empowerHERpodcast or online at www.kaciafitzgerald.com Topic or speaker suggestions? Shoot us an email: hello@kaciafitzgerald.com

Lily Hevesh is a professional Domino Artist who produces weekly videos on her YouTube channel, Hevesh5, while also doing professional projects for companies, ad agencies, brands, schools, and others seeking Domino Art.  She currently has over 600 million total YouTube views and 2 million subscribers, making her the #1 most subscribed Domino Artist on the web. Her videos have been featured on NBC, FOX News, Nickelodeon, CNN, CBS, MSN, the front page of Reddit, the front page of YouTube, and other various sources.  She has also worked with Will Smith for the feature film, Collateral Beauty, as well as Katy Perry for the launch of her new album, Witness. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/lilyhevesh In this episode, Lily discusses: -How she first got interested in domino art. -The video that went completely viral, getting three million views in the first two days. -The business opportunities that came as a result of her channel growing. -How much planning goes into her elaborate projects. -The method by which she makes complicated words, logos and images with dominoes. -The way that she is able to limit the damage in case disaster strikes. -The importance of learning from failures. -How she learned to work the camera during the topples. -The experience of working on Collateral Beauty with Will Smith. -Being able to travel the world. -The experience of working with other domino builders and people who understand “domino language.” -How she decides whether or not to play it safe or take risks with her tricks. -The love/hate relationship she has with large live events. -How posting content every week has given her a career (and also allowed her to cut down her perfectionism). -Her plans for the future of Hevesh5. Lily's Final Push will inspire you to fight for your creative life!   Quotes: “Even though I do plan it, most of the magic happens when I actually start building and I can see it on the spot.” “I’m a mixture of hopeful and nervous as I’m putting down the dominoes.” “Failure is part of the process itself.” “When I have a deadline, it pushes me a little bit more to actually get things done.” “It’s definitely important to be consistent, especially when you’re posting online.” Links mentioned: Insane Domino Tricks Connect with Lily: Website / YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter On the next episode: Ahmed Aldoori: Website / Instagram / Youtube / Patreon Join the discussion in the Facebook group!

  Two of the most common holdups potential students have before applying to vet school are how to make sure your application stands out, and whether or not vet school is the right path for you in the first place. Today, Gretchen Delcambre, director of vet school admissions to Colorado State answers everything you need to know before you submit your application to vet school. Gretchen describes the application process, how to set your application apart from the crowd, and why grades aren’t everything. Gretchen focuses on Colorado State’s selection process and the criteria they are looking for, breaks down how they narrow down the 2200 annual candidates, and the importance of hearing the whole story of an applicant. She will put to rest your worries about having a perfect 4.0 GPA, why you should focus on what makes you different and highlights the other things on your application that can be even more important than grades.   In This Episode A breakdown of the vet school application process Why it's not a bad plan to apply to multiple schools The ‘holistic review process’ What it's like to be in a relationship with another veterinarian The importance of experience over grades Perseverance and why you should keep applying even if you don't get in the first few times   Quotes “Even though I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do, it was just going to open more doors. So that's why I jumped into vet med.” (6:49) “When this admissions position came up there was someone who sort of rang the bell and said ‘hey you should really look at this’ and I did and it was the right fit for me because the admissions position, I am really advocating for our profession and needing a diverse group of students coming in to go and fill all the crazy niches in the profession” (23:14) “Part of our holistic process is we can look at stories even within transcripts. We understand that sometimes college is a hard transition for students coming out of high school. So sometimes you might not rock out those A’s and B’s in the first semester or second semester. What we are looking for is those upper division sciences… we are really looking at upper trends towards those last years. It's not about that shiny 4.0 it's more about the growth.” (30:49) “Once you get into vet school, take that pressure off yourself, it's about learning the material not making the grades.” (34:38)   Links Enjoying these stories? Consider supporting Podcast A Vet on Patreon & check out our awesome patron-only perks! CSU DVM Program For DVM Admissions questions, email DVMAdmissions@colostate.edu For tours and advising appointments for anyone not currently a CSU undergraduate and within 1 year of applying, email DVMTours@colostate.edu   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!

  It is such a massive honor to have today’s guest, Andy Frisella, on the show today. He is such an inspiration to me and I encourage you to listen and hold onto each and every single raw and honest word he speaks. As a successful entrepreneur in the sports supplementation industry as well as a wildly successful podcaster, Andy LOVES what he does every day because he’s changing people’s lives. But this wasn’t always the case. A once self-professed fat kid eating Dorito’s who never completed anything, Andy realized he needed to make a change ­– even if that meant getting uncomfortable to do it. Andy shares his journey with us and opens up to tell us how being stabbed radically changed his perspective on the world and how it also accidentally got him into business. Now he’s able to use his business and platform to make an impact and help others. While you won’t hear Andy mincing words over any naysayers, you will hear him telling it like it is. If you’re looking for permission to do the same and also cut out the negativity in your life, look no further – Andy is walking permission to be REAL.   --      Question Highlights: What do you tell people whose backs aren’t against the wall… How do they get there? How does the Law of Attraction work for you? What do you do when you feeling like you’re going downhill (fear, doubt etc.)? Growing up, did you feel like there was more?   In This Episode We Talk about: Andy’s journey from a fat kid eating Dorito’s and not finishing anything to the success he is today The “zero option mentality” Getting uncomfortable to continue growing and evolving How Andy is driven by negativity/the dark side Being resourceful with your energies and motivators Transferring negativity and pain into productive things that help other people How Andy came back after being stabbed in the face and how it helped him connect and boost his business The Law of Attraction Looking for miracles Building a business around purpose vs. making money The Powerless Method (ep. 107 of The MFCEO Podcast – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/win-the-day-with-andy-frisella-mfceo107/id1012570406?i=1000377906163&mt=2) Eliminating the negative people who aren’t contributing positively in your life And so much more…   Quotes “Even though it feels good now, it’s not going to feel OK 10-15 years down the road.”   “Creating progress takes a conscious effort to be uncomfortable.”   “I store the negative stuff inside and turn it into productive action.”   “It’s not about having all the resources. It’s about being resourceful with what you have, and that includes your energies and motivations.”   “Almost everything can be turned into something good.”   “It’s not something we choose to happen, it’s something that’s happening to everybody – they’re just not realizing it.”   “If you want to be great at what you do, make a business built around a purpose vs. being built around making money.”   “Fill your boat with propellers – not anchors.”   -- One of the world's leading authorities on customer loyalty and company culture, Andy is a proven expert at building both brick and mortar and online direct-to-consumer retail businesses from the ground up. He has made a career out of creating over the top customer experiences. In addition to serving as CEO of 1st Phorm International, Andy founded and runs five other businesses; Supplement Superstores, Alpine Sports Products, Carbon Fire Nutrition, Paradise Distribution, and 44Seven Media. Andy is also an author (for both adults and children), speaker, and the host of The MFCEO Project, a top-rated personal development and business podcast.   Resources: AndyFrisella.com IG: @andyfrisella The MFCEO Project Podcast Check out my website at loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

This episode is rather strange because it includes five minutes of silence. First, I’ll be talking about meditation for a bit, and then I’ll guide you through a bit of silent meditation. Join me and feel refreshed.   3 Key Takeaways People often say that there is really no downside to meditation other than you have make time for it. Time can get away from you and, without the intention to make time for meditation, you may find that yourself not doing it as often as you would like. Guided meditation can be helpful because someone’s voice is guiding you through. It’s completely natural for thoughts to arise during meditation. You simply acknowledge that they’re there. Watch your thoughts as they come and go and turn your attention to whatever feels right to you.   Quotes “Even simply sitting in silence is its own form of a beautiful meditation.” “A lot of meditation practice has to do with simply setting aside the space to do so.”   Thank you for listening!   Resource Mentioned Meditation Album (Stay tuned and watch out for the release date so you can get a discount coupon code.) Bridgett’s website   More from Bridgett Tulloh Let's connect. Book a free 2-hour coaching session.  http://www.TheTruthAboutLiving.com/private-coaching    Get the course: The Divine Way of Manifesting - 5 Simple Steps http://the-truth-about-living.teachable.com/p/the-divine-way-to-manifesting/   Join the FB group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/629400203914720/   Watch & Subscribe on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgW0B8eytH3KK7RUi6o-7uA

People will not always agree with you when you put yourself out there. And I am not infallible. I am a human being and I screw up sometimes. I hope the story I am sharing with you today will uplift and inspire you! Enjoy!   5 Key Takeaways A lot of people who go into business, especially people in online business, who make themselves their brand, there’s often a message that they are either explicitly or implicitly taught, which is that, if you can be controversial in some way, then it’s a good thing. Being controversial can mean a lot of things – you can take that as far as you want to. But controversial can just mean you are digging your heels in with what you believe, and you’re not going to be wishy-washy about any of it. Those people in the business of making themselves their own brand become controversial for two reasons: One, because it may be part of their belief system, and two, because from a marketing perspective, if you can make some waves, any attention is a good attention. Sometimes we have an emotion that’s not positive, and sometimes there’s a lot of pain there. And rather than dealing with it, we escape it and put a band-aid on it and just think that if we’re positive enough our life will change. There’s a lot of healing to be done with sitting with a difficult emotion.   Quotes: "Even the people that like some of what you do are not going to love everything you do, and beyond that, some people are not going to be very forgiving of a mistake you may make.”   “There is a perfection to us that is divine, but there’s also imperfection to us that are humanness, and that’s okay.”   Action Steps Whatever people want to say to you when they don’t agree with you, hold it in a place of respect or love or whatever you need to do, then let it go. Love yourself enough to not let other people’s perceptions of you pull you down. Take it as feedback that’s helpful to you. Don’t let it dissuade you from being who you really want to be in the world. If you have a misstep, own up to it.   Resource Mentioned Stop Trying to Be So Positive   If there is something ringing true for you about a deeper pain that you need to deal with because putting a positive spin on things is not working for you, then connect with me further. I would love to help you work through that. Schedule a call with me at www.TheTruthAboutLiving.com/private-coaching.   Let's connect. Book a free 2-hour coaching session.  www.TheTruthAboutLiving.com/private-coaching   Get the course: The Divine Way of Manifesting - 5 Simple Steps http://the-truth-about-living.teachable.com/p/the-divine-way-to-manifesting/   Join the FB group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/629400203914720/   Watch & Subscribe on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgW0B8eytH3KK7RUi6o-7uA   Thank you for listening!

How to sell a book for $2,500 or more. This is what the ‘Copywriting Professor’ Dana Derricks revealed on this podcast. One of his secrets is a mind-tweak he uses to cash-in on his Dream 100. He also details everything you need to do step by step to have similar success. Show Notes Who is Dana Derricks? Why is Copy so important? How Dana sells a $2500 book. Quotes: “Even though marketing keeps involving. Copy and words will always get people to invest.” Links: FunnelHackerRadio.com FunnelHackerRadio.com/freetrial FunnelHackerRadio.com/dreamcar TakeOurIndustryBack.com

Joshua Harker is an American artist considered a pioneer and visuionary in 3D printed art and sculpture.  His series of “unmakeable” technically complex tangles is credited as the first to break the design and manufacturing threshold of possibility. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/127 In this episode, Joshua discusses: -His “Tangle” sculpture series and how it pushed the threshold of what was once thought to be impossible. -The reception that he got from pushing the boundaries in the way that he did. -How he ended up becoming something of an ambassador for 3D printing. -How he runs his operation on his own without employees, and how secretarial work can sometimes take up more time than you want. -His advice for any creative person that has a lot of things on their plate. -His Kickstarter campaigns, the avenues they opened up for him, and the exposure that they gave him. -His advice for the times that you are not being as productive as you want to be. -His relationship with social media and his advice for navigating it. Joshua's Final Push will inspire you to do it because YOU LOVE IT and because you HAVE to do it!   Quotes: “Even if you fail, I still think there’s productive rewards from just going through the process.” “Discipline needs to be there.  You need to get to your space, whatever that is, and actually make stuff.” “If anything, the problem is that I have too much stuff I want to do, so trying to prioritize what I need to do and focus on can be a problem for me.” “I don’t want to turn the process into a punching-the-clock kind of thing.” “The internet is ridiculously distracting.” “The more you can concentrate on just making good work, being productive, and continue to push it out in different avenues, the better off you are.” “Do it because you love it and because you have to do it.” Links mentioned: Facebook 20% Text Overlay Tool Connect with Joshua: Website / Facebook / Instagram