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What do you do when your mind betrays you, your body shuts down, and your entire identity shatters into a million questions? In this raw and radiant episode of Communication Queen, I sit down with spiritual coach and former electrical engineer Michall J Medina, who traded algorithms for alchemy after anxiety hijacked her life. From religious conformity in Texas to energetic liberation in Israel, Michall takes us on a jaw-dropping journey through social anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma therapy, failed prescriptions—and the powerful pivot that cracked open her healing. But this isn't just about the pain. It's about the perspective shift that changed everything. Michall breaks down her signature methodology for emotional alchemy—rooted in somatic healing, self-inquiry, and energetic transformation. We dive into the exact moment she stopped seeing herself as broken and started treating her anxiety as a wounded part that needed love, not fixing. You'll learn how to shift your story, stop looping in healing cycles, and embody the future version of you who's already free. Plus, I coach Michall live on how to craft her story for maximum impact, positioning, and podcast guest power. Warning: This episode might just catalyze your next spiritual evolution.

What really matters when this life ends? It's not what you packed in your garage or how full your calendar was — it's what you took with you that counts. In this powerful message from 1 John 4:7-21, we're reminded that God is love, and love perfected in us brings confidence—not fear—on the day of judgment. ✔ What does Christian maturity really look like? ✔ Can we have certainty about our eternal future? ✔ How do we live a life now that reflects the love of God and the reality of judgment later? We'll unpack the Apostle John's heartfelt message, explore our identity as children and friends of God, and confront the often-ignored truth: We're all on spiritual probation. But we can live with confidence, not condemnation, because of what Jesus has already accomplished. ✝️ Takeaway: You can take some things with you — namely, a confident heart, rooted in God's love and faithfulness.

What if the story you were afraid to speak… was the one someone desperately needed to hear? In this raw, radiant, and revealing first-ever podcast interview, I sit down with writer and first-time speaker Leah Vidal Carrosquilla (aka Little Miss Wordy), author of Light Up the Sky—a 365-day devotional crafted for young male athletes craving strength, faith, and self-worth in a world full of noise. But Queen, this episode is so much more than a chat about publishing a book. It's a behind-the-scenes breakdown of what it means to transform personal grief into global impact. Leah takes us on an intimate journey from coffee chats with her late mom to hearing God's nudge to "write the dang thing" for her son—when nothing else on the shelves spoke his language. You'll hear how one teacher's words nearly crushed her writing dreams—and how her own storytelling superpower resurrected them. We explore identity, healing, and what happens when you stop hiding behind the page and start owning your voice (even in a Mad Hatter costume, yep!). If you've ever doubted your right to be heard, THIS is your sign to speak your truth—out loud.

Jonah: Prophet on the RunRunning Toward (or from) What's NextJonah 1:1-17 46 Love Week projects were completed this year!  4 Lessons from Jonah 1: 1. God's call isn't OPTIONAL – He sends us out for a REASON. (vv. 1-2)  2. You can't OUTRUN God – He's already where you're headed. (v. 3)  3. Sometimes the STORM is the WAKE-UP call you need. (vv. 4-6)  4. God's ultimate purpose is SALVATION and RESCUE. (vv. 15-17)  Takeaway: You can RUN, but you can never OUTRUN God's love. Take a 30-minute walk (or drive) this week to listen to God.

 WHAT WAS SAID “The era of followers is dead.”Urban Outfitters' Head of Brand Marketing and Communications, Cyntia Leo, wrote the obit for follower counts during one of the first sessions Monday morning: How Brands Are Winning With Creator-Led Strategies in 2025.“This is really a time about the algorithm,” said Cyntia. “Creators help us be in the algorithm, not just being in the platform.”The idea that follower count no longer holds the value it once did echoed throughout the week.Prop CEO Joseph Perelli drove the point home in a panel on creators and performance marketing: “Obsessing over followers is the biggest mistake marketers make.” Between fake followers, poor audience targeting, and limited organic reach, follower count is no longer a reliable metric — for creators or brands.Takeaway: If leadership still insists on hiring creators based on follower count, it's time to let them know the game has changed. Smart marketers are prioritizing deep content alignment and leveraging creator content for paid media opportunities.Now that our feeds have changed from who we're following, to what they're talking about, follower count matters less than a topic alignment, said Sprout Social Vice President, Outbound Product Management, Brittany Hennessy.Brittany pointed to Loewe and how they opted for the “cucumber guy,” TikToker Logan Moffitt, instead of a fashion or beauty creator when the company launched a cucumber-scented candle.There's a lot of conversation about topic-based marketing, agreed Nya-Gabriella Parchment, UTA's Head of Brand Partnerships.When you understand what your consumer is talking about, what they're truly interested in, what movies they're watching, what podcasts they listen to, that's when, “you can understand who's leading that conversation to tap into and work with,” Nya recommended.Takeaway: Topic alignment is another way of saying ‘Don't focus on follower count.' Instead, brands should prioritize creators who are actively driving conversations around consumer interests — like cucumbers.I got to speak with Lindsey Gamble and Adweek's Senior Tech Reporter, Kendra Barnett, on a panel titled: Creator Content Only Belongs on Social... Or Does It?Spoiler alert: Creators are being effectively deployed up and down the funnel and across every channel.“Creator-featured ads do much better,” echoed Snapchat's Global Head of Public Figures, Francis Roberts, during a panel on Building a Brand That Lasts.The benefit of creators isn't purely for advertising purposes. With more brands launching personality-first projects — like Substack newsletters — creators are becoming even more indispensable for their creative skills and audience insights: these are partners who understand the type of content audiences want to consume!Takeaway: You're not just paying for assets or access to an influencer's audience, said Lindsey: “What I'm really excited about is bringing them in as consultants, bringing them in as creative partners. That leads to more co-creation and collaboration, as opposed to just, ‘Here's a brief, go create a video.'“You want to lead with a content-first approach.”“Brands want to be humanized, and creators can help them.”

Episode Summary:In this raw and reflective episode of Unwritten Chapters, I open up about the complicated trauma that comes not from the battlefield, but from the living room. From family. From silence.As a veteran, former paramedic, and survivor of PTSD, I share a personal account of emotional abuse, gaslighting, and betrayal—specifically the kind that occurs within family systems. This isn't a story about enemies; it's about the pain of being invalidated by those who were supposed to protect you. It's about choosing to walk away from family members who refuse accountability. About setting boundaries for your mental health and your recovery.Whether you're in addiction recovery, navigating complex PTSD, or struggling with toxic family relationships, this episode offers solidarity and insight. If you've ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy in the eyes of the people you should've been able to trust, this one's for you.

In this powerful episode of Flow with Floyd, we're unpacking a reality many of us quietly struggle with—how to be there for others without abandoning ourselves. Floyd dives deep into the difference between healthy compromise and self-compromise, showing you how to love, support, and collaborate without losing your identity in the process.You'll learn how to:Define your non-negotiablesSpot patterns of one-sided compromiseCommunicate your needs without guiltHold space for others while staying rooted in who you areWhether you're in a relationship, on a team, or just navigating everyday connections, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to bend without breaking.

Season 8 Episode 123: “It's hard work…and I'm tired!”In this episode, we're keeping it real — because truthfully, motivation doesn't always show up when we need it. I'm talking about what it really feels like to pull yourself up by the bootstraps, to stay encouraged when life keeps testing your patience, and to show up for yourself even when you're tired.This is for every woman who's ever felt like she's carrying the weight of her world on her shoulders and still expected to smile through it. I get it— I am you. We're unpacking burnout, resilience, and what it means to give yourself grace while still pursuing greatness.In This Episode, I Talk About:​The myth of constant motivation​Learning how to rest without guilt​Why “strong” doesn't mean “superhuman”​Ways to refill your cup when you're running on empty​Affirming yourself when the world is silentTicia's Takeaway:You don't have to hustle every second to be worthy. It's okay to be tired. Just don't give up.Let's Connect:Instagram: @ticiathediva @thisisformyladiespodcast

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Have you ever felt like worship and following Jesus just aren't clicking for you? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares something simple yet essential that can unlock your relationship with God. In this series, we look at major themes that repeat in the Psalms.I. Desire for GodPsalm 27:4 – "One thing I ask from the Lord... to dwell in the house of the Lord..."What if your faith could feel like home instead of homework?Psalm 24:3-4 The key to unlocking intimacy with God—the thing we've been missing—is holiness.II.  Why Holiness Feels So HardWe Don't Know What it is—Holiness Feels Heavy.Holiness is a major theme in the Bible. Psalm 51:10 – "Create in me a pure heart, O God..."Psalm 86:11 (NLT) – "Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you."Holiness Feels OverwhelmingSometimes we feel so far off, we don't even want to start. If we understood holiness, we'd feel empowered, not defeated.It brings life, not pressure.III. What Holiness Really IsTo be set apart for God's purpose.Holiness isn't about avoiding sin—it's about staying close to the God who is holy.Sin is not just a legal problem—it's blindness, sickness, and weight. It clogs your spiritual arteries.IV. How do we walk in holiness?1. Live Like You Matter (Identity)1 Peter 2:9 – "You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation..."This is about your who, not your do.Holiness begins with knowing you belong to God.Takeaway: You can't know how to live until you know who you are.2. Live like "That" Matters (Action)Romans 12:1 Holiness isn't about your ability, its about your availability.Every area of your life that is not surrendered to God is an opportunity for ineffectiveness.Takeaway: God doesn't just want your Sundays. He wants your everyday.Holiness means being usable—not flawless.3. Live like It Matters (Purpose)1 Peter 2:9 - "that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness..."It's hard to live set apart life when you don't know what you were set apart for!When you know something's purpose, you use it for what it was created for.You were made to point people to God—but you can't do that when your purpose is misused.Takeaway: Live like it matters—because it does.Conclusion: Put Purity on RepeatHebrews 12:14 – "Make every effort... to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord."Holiness isn't old school, it's essential.David had to climb the mountain. We have a Savior who comes down it.Holiness isn't about getting it right—it's about staying surrendered.Final Thought:Holiness is the key to moving from hard mode to easy yoke. It's not about rule-keeping, it's the rhythm of real life with God. Make it something you put on repeat.Question: Are you skipping out on holiness?

Welcome to The Rocky Garza Show, where we dive deep into the truths that shape extraordinary leaders. Today, I'm joined by Kerrie Lee Brown, the Editor-in-Chief of Success Magazine—an award-winning journalist, media executive, consultant, and women's health advocate. She's the founder of Ready Red Lily Global Lifestyle Brand, the author of My Heart, Myself: A Self-Care Guide for Women, and a leader in empowering authentic storytelling to help heal, transform, and inspire.Despite her incredible success, Kerrie still faces imposter syndrome. How does someone at her level—leading a major publication and shaping conversations about achievement—still struggle with self-doubt? And more importantly, how do we overcome it?This episode is packed with raw honesty, personal insights, and actionable takeaways. Let's dive in.About Kerrie Lee Brown  Kerrie Lee Brown is an award-winning journalist, media executive, consultant and women's health advocate. She is the founder of RedLily® global lifestyle brand, author of “My Heart, My Self", a self-care guide for women on Amazon, and the VP, Media and Editor-in-Chief of SUCCESS magazine. Kerrie Lee has contributed to more than 150 magazines worldwide and has made it her mission to educate others about the importance of heart health and authentic storytelling to help heal, transform and evolve your life.The Imposter WithinMany of us believe that once we hit a certain milestone—whether it's a high-profile job, financial success, or public recognition—our doubts will disappear. But as Kerrie shares, imposter syndrome doesn't go away just because we achieve more. It evolves.Kerrie reflects on moments in her career when she felt she wasn't the "main pick," even though, in hindsight, she clearly had what it took. The pressure to always prove her worth—to live up to expectations—was ingrained from childhood. Raised in a high-achievement, competitive environment, she felt the need to constantly win, succeed, and never depend on anyone else.The irony? The very drive that made her successful was also the source of her self-doubt.The Pressure of PerfectionAs a journalist and editor, Kerrie was trained to scrutinize details, making perfectionism a daily reality. In her world, a single typo or factual error could be devastating. Over time, this cultivated an inner voice of self-criticism, reinforcing the idea that one mistake could ruin everything.She describes the duality of being perceived as someone who “always got the job, the recognition, the success”—while internally feeling the pressure to maintain that image. Even with public praise, the imposter within whispered otherwise.Balancing Professional and Personal LifeImposter syndrome doesn't just affect work—it spills into our personal lives.As a mother of two boys, Kerrie shares how she constantly wonders: Am I doing this right? She grew up in a household of women, so raising boys felt unfamiliar. Despite her best efforts, there are moments of doubt—because parenting, like leadership, comes with no perfect blueprint.Her insight? We all go through it. The key is recognizing that worthiness isn't about perfection—it's about embracing who you truly are.Redefining Success and Self-WorthKerrie admits that, for years, her identity was tied to her job title. She was “Editor-in-Chief” first, Kerrie Lee second. This created an inner conflict: Am I successful because of my title? Or because of who I am?That realization led to self-reflection—and a shift in how she defines success. Instead of measuring worth by external labels, she began embracing her internal value.Lesson: You are not your job title. You are not your achievements. You are worthy—simply because you are YOU.Embracing Uniqueness and TruthOne of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that self-clarity leads to self-confidence.Many of us have been conditioned to believe that success comes from meeting external expectations—whether it's parents, society, or the workplace. But the true breakthrough happens when we define success for ourselves.For Kerrie, that meant embracing her unique gifts—her ability to tell powerful stories, her open-mindedness, and her passion for helping others. The imposter syndrome didn't disappear—but she learned to challenge it with truth.The Power of WordsThroughout the conversation, one theme kept coming up: words matter.The words we say to ourselves shape our beliefs.The words we say to others impact their confidence.The words we accept from society influence how we see ourselves.Kerrie recalls a time when someone told her she was "too positive on social media." The comment made her second-guess herself—until she realized:Why would positivity ever be a bad thing?People's judgments are often projections of their own insecurities. If someone sees positivity as “fake,” it likely has more to do with their experiences than with you.Lesson: The stories people tell about you say more about them than they do about you.Stories We Tell OurselvesRocky breaks down a powerful truth:We often define ourselves by the stories we've been told about us—rather than the truth of who we are.For years, Kerrie was told:"You're a high achiever." (So she felt she had to be.)"You're always successful." (So failure felt unacceptable.)"You're just a magazine editor." (So she wondered if her identity was tied to her job.)But when we step back and rewrite our own narrative, we take back control.Impact of Words on OthersRocky shares a personal parenting moment—when he unknowingly told his son a story about himself that wasn't true. In a split-second reaction, he made his son feel like his enthusiasm didn't matter.That one interaction made him realize: the way we speak to people—especially in leadership and parenting—shapes their confidence.The same is true for leaders in the workplace. Are we fostering environments where people feel heard, valued, and encouraged—or are we reinforcing self-doubt?Personal Truths and Open-MindednessTo close, Kerrie shares her personal truth:“I am open-minded.”That openness allows her to:See multiple perspectives.Grow through new experiences.Adapt in both personal and professional life.Her realization? Openness is not just a trait—it's a strength.Final Thoughts: Lead Like YOU, Not Like ThemThe imposter within is something we all face. But the way we talk to ourselves, redefine our worth, and embrace our unique traits determines whether that imposter controls us—or fuels our growth.Takeaway: You don't have to be “good enough.” You already ARE good.Resources Mentioned:Take the Influence Appraisal Quiz at: rockygarza.com/influence.Key Timestamps00:00 Introduction to The Rocky Garza Show00:06 Meet Kerrie Lee Brown: Success Magazine's Editor-in-Chief00:47 Diving into Imposter Syndrome02:39 Kerrie Lee's Personal Journey03:54 The Pressure of Perfection07:16 Balancing Professional and Personal Life09:37 Redefining Success and Self-Worth13:41 Embracing Uniqueness and Truth16:56 Embracing Intensity17:48 Self-Clarity and Confidence19:08 Navigating Journalism and Personal Identity20:44 The Power of Words21:31 Stories We Tell Ourselves24:15 Impact of Words on Others28:28 Personal Truths and Open-Mindedness30:05 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsTo join Rocky for his next free virtual event, go to https://rockygarza.com/beyondsuccessSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/trgs/donations

In this week's episode, we continue our deep dive into guilt—an emotion that often holds us back and prevents us from moving forward. Last week, we explored the many ways guilt can surface and strategies for addressing it. Today, we're focusing on areas of guilt that deserve their own spotlight, particularly in friendships, romantic relationships, and family dynamics. Through relatable examples and actionable advice, we'll help you shift guilt from a roadblock to a motivator for positive change.  Key Topics Covered:  1. Outgrowing Friendships  Many of us feel guilty when we outgrow friendships, especially those that no longer bring us joy or align with our current selves.  It's common to keep going through the motions, showing up for habitual get-togethers despite feeling disconnected.  Takeaway: Relationships evolve. Recognize when it's time to let go, and allow yourself and your friends to grow in new directions. Holding on out of guilt serves no one.  2. Falling Out of Love  Betrayal often triggers feelings of falling out of love, but these feelings may mask deeper emotions like anger, sadness, or fear.  Before making decisions about a relationship, it's important to work through the healing process and determine if the love has truly faded.  Takeaway: Move through The Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough before making major decisions. If the relationship has run its course, give yourself permission to honor your truth without guilt.  3. Choosing Sides After Divorce  Navigating friendships after a divorce can lead to feelings of guilt when choosing sides.  Ask yourself: Does choosing a side feel right in your heart? Or is it creating unnecessary guilt and discomfort?  Takeaway: Focus on what feels authentic to you. If closure or conversation is needed, take those steps to find peace.  4. Breaking Up the Family  A common guilt trap for the betrayed is feeling responsible for breaking up the family, even when it was the betrayer's actions that caused the split.  Takeaway: You did not break up the family. Consequences of betrayal are not your burden to carry. Seek support to rebuild your confidence and self-worth.  5. Creating Fun on a Budget  Post-divorce, many feel guilty about not being able to provide the same extravagant experiences for their children.  Takeaway: It's not about extravagance; it's about connection and creativity. Simple, meaningful experiences can create lasting memories.  Example: A client created a memorable RV trip with her kids, mapping out stops and adding themed activities, all on a budget.  6. Guilt as a Roadblock  Guilt often serves as an excuse to avoid difficult but necessary changes.  Takeaway: Use guilt as a motivator for action, not as a tool to maintain the status quo. Remember: Hard now, easy later; easy now, hard later. Choosing growth may be challenging in the moment, but it leads to lasting peace and clarity.  Memorable Quotes:  “Relationships are here for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Recognize the difference and honor the role they've played.”  “Hard now, easy later. Easy now, hard later. Take your pick because it's going to be one of those two.”  “Guilt isn't a productive emotion unless it motivates you toward positive action.”  Actionable Steps:  Reflect on the areas in your life where guilt is holding you back.  Consider how you can shift guilt into action by having honest conversations or making aligned choices.  Embrace change as a pathway to growth, even if it feels uncomfortable at first.  Resources Mentioned:  Last week's episode on guilt (Episode 406).  The Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough (explore more here).  PBT Institute resources for support and guidance.  Resources & Connect with Dr. Debi  The PBT Institute: Break free from the pain of betrayal and find safety, love, and trust again.  For the betrayed – Reclaim: Heal from your betrayal and take your life back.  For the betrayer – Rebuild: Heal yourself and help heal the heart you broke.  Take the Post Betrayal Syndrome Quiz – Post-Betrayal Syndrome Quiz  Want to become a Certified PBT Coach/Practitioner? Check out our FREE masterclass here.    Final Thoughts: Guilt, while natural, often keeps us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. By recognizing its presence and taking intentional steps toward clarity and growth, we can free ourselves from its grip. Remember: Growth and healing are within your reach—all it takes is the courage to begin.  Tune in Next Week: Join us for the next episode as we explore another facet of healing and rebuilding after betrayal. See you then! 

OUTWEIGH: Shame thrives in isolation, convincing us that we’re the only ones struggling with food, body image, or self-esteem. In this episode, Amy and Leanne explore the impact of silence and secrecy on mental health and how connection can break the cycle of shame. By opening up about your struggles, you can find support, validation, and healing. Takeaway: You are not alone in this journey. Through vulnerability and connection, you can transform your relationship with food and your body and discover the power of shared experiences. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling election anxiety? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into why this election feels especially intense and how to keep calm as we approach November 5. From navigating the 24/7 news cycle to managing political conversations, we discuss strategies to keep your mind steady during this high-stakes time. Whether you're a news junkie or trying to avoid the media altogether, we offer tips for staying informed without feeling overwhelmed.

Let us stop seeing exhaustion, skipping lunch, no breaks, never getting outside, working late hours, working weekends, etc as status symbols. It is time you stand up and know that you are worth taking care of yourself and your family. Let's not let this continue with the next generation. Make rest, exercise, and time in nature the new status symbol. Takeaway: You are worth it, so take time to take care of yourself and your health. Challenge: Make one good change this week. Resource: Daily Motivation Plan

Takeaway: You have what you need to make disciples right now!   Action Step: It's time to face the fear, get on the disciple making bike and become a disciple maker!    Show Notes:   Get The Bicycle Illustration   Justin's Website Tony's Website Navigators Church Ministries The Reclamation Podcast

Takeaway: You may not always need an active discipler, but you do need people in your life to speak God's wisdom.    Action Step: Evaluate your council and evaluate your definition of disciple making.      Justin's Website Tony's Website Navigators Church Ministries Follow 2 Lead Podcast

Green Beret Foundation Director of Programs and Services Anna Richardson joins us for an update on their programs.  The mission of the Green Beret Foundation is to provide Special Forces soldiers and their families with emergency, immediate and ongoing support. Since inception, the GBF has provided support for over 14,000 families. For Anna, her work with the Green Beret Foundation is “personal”. She served as a mental health and drug and alcohol counselor in the Army and is a Green Beret spouse. Green Berets sustain one of the highest casualty rates in the Special Forces. Anna emphasizes something unique about their mission in that they could be providing education or building communities on one day and fighting the next. The GBF takes extra precautions to assure that recipients of their support did indeed serve in the Army Special Forces.  Many of their emergency and casualty support requests come directly from US Special Operations Command. Their programs are also available for pre 9/11 Veterans. Anna says that many of the support requests they are currently receiving come from post 9/11 Veterans who need help navigating their benefits. Request for support links may be found at their website. We also discuss some of their health and wellness support programs including funding for special treatments that are not covered by soldier's insurance. Collaboration is one of the core values of the GBF. For example, their emergency support packs include backpacks provided by GORUCK, a company founded by a former Green Beret. Their website also lists numerous “gifts that give back” links. Anna is also active with the “Steel Mags” support group. The chapters consist of Green Beret mothers, spouses and daughters.  They consider themselves the “keepers of the brave.” TAKEAWAY: “You do not have to know exactly what you need. That's our job. I know the questions you should be asking even if you don't.”

In this episode, we speak with Nancy Rodriguez from Love is Blind season 3. She speaks about her route to investing on real estate, the impact of the show after filming, reflecting from a backlash, and caring for our mental health. She also talks about the family support in the show, some advice for people who want to start in real estate, Pretty Posh Box, and her future plans. [2:29] Before Love is Blind “I just knew that although that was my passion, like truly what I wanted to do as my career, I also had this urgent side of me to wanna do more in the finance side.” [8:27] Portrayal in Reality Shows “It really was so much exposure of who we are and who we weren't anymore. People really get to know us at a very intimate space at that time.” [15:08] Different Perspectives “I feel like the perspective that I had when I was on the show was very different from the gap, like the year and a half that we have to wait for the show to actually come out. It was a whole other perspective when I watched it for the first time…I haven't really talked a lot about these in any of my interviews.” [18:38] People That Were Hurt “I won't be sorry for what I said about my body… The dm's or the comments that I received got so bad that I had to block words or certain phrases from my social media.” [23:07] The Takeaway “You should be having uncomfortable conversations with the people you love, because it will allow you to grow, it will allow you to learn.” [28:20] Positive Validation “These are conversations that I would have my heart broken a hundred times over if I knew that I was somehow impacting.” [29:58] Therapy and Mental Health “Mental health in general is truly something that we could at least try to learn and discover in ourselves and figure out which way to go about it.” [36:01] Family Support “They had doubts, they had concerns, and I just think that I am so proud… they just took it really well.” [42:09] Friendship and Relationship “There really was no reason for us to keep in contact… I want to have a partner in my life that I don't feel like I'm bringing baggage.” [43:36] Starting On Real Estate “You got to understand your finances first… You cannot bring on a whole world of business or investment property, even just a home that you wanna live in, if you're not really in a place where you truly understand.” [51:07]  Making Money  “The power that I had was the knowledge and excitement of ‘I want to keep being debt-free or ‘I want to create more cash flow'.” [56:30] Content Creating “The social media world is a whole other ball game, it's a whole other job, and if you really like it, if you get into it, anybody could be an influencer.” [1:00:38] Pretty Posh Box “You rent, you return, and then you repeat… It's a simple way to have trendy clothes.” [1:04:11] Manifesting “I want to be on a stage, talking to students.”   Follow Nancy on instagram @thenancyrodriguez Please download, rate & review this episode and share it with friends!  Connect with Kelly here: Follow Me on Instagram at @chaselifewithkelly  Follow Me on TikTok at @iamkellychase Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Book a Personalized Life Coaching or Strategy Call with Kelly or Request a Personalized Video Join the ChaseLife with Kelly Community! Courses & Coaching Kelly's Favorites Visit Our Website!  

“Fly Girls Revolt” by Dr. Eileen Bjorkman tell the stories of the pioneering woman who had to fight in order to allow women to fly in combat. Eileen logged more than 700 hours in 25 different types of military aircraft as a flight test engineer and retired from the Air Force as a Colonel. Two of the first pioneers were well known aviatrixes Jaqueline Cochran and Nancy Harness Love. Each convinced authorities to create sanctioned groups of female pilots to assist with the war effort in 1942. The two groups would eventually be merged into the Woman Airforce Service Pilots organization. (WASPs) They principally ferried planes from factories to bases but also performed other roles such as towing air targets. About 38 of these women were killed ferrying aircraft. All these women served as civilians and were not granted Veteran benefit status until the late 1977. 1977 was also the first year women were allowed to undergo Air Force Pilot training. However, there was still a prohibition to women serving in combat roles. As such, these female pilots were assigned to fly cargo, refueling and similar planes. Fly Girls Revolt highlights several examples of situations where this prohibition was shown to be hollow. While planning the 1986 bombing raid against Libya, the commander of the Air Refueling tankers said he would not fly the mission without his female pilots. In some cases, there were suggestions that female pilots who flew into “hot” zones should not be awarded the same medals as their male counterparts because they were “not supposed to be there”. It was not until 1993, fifty one years after the WASPs that women were finally officially allowed to fly in combat aircraft. The first three were Capt. Sharon Preszler (F-16), Capt. Martha McSally (A-10) and Lt. Jeannie Flynn (F-15). Eileen also wrote “Unforgotten in the Gulf of Tonkin”. TAKEAWAY: “You know you are in a combat plane if you are allowed to shoot back.”

  Holiness in Disciple Making is important because it Impacts our:    1. Motivation - Who we are and thus WHY we do.   2. Vision - How we see   3. Reflection - How others see Jesus. Takeaway: You are the chosen instrument by God. How useful you are to do the work correlates to your holiness. Action Step: Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness.      Show Notes:   Matt. 6:33 2 Corinthians 6:15-18 2 Tim. 2:19-24 2 Corinthians 7:1 Justin's Website Tony's Website Navigators Church Ministries The Reclamation Podcast 

Five for Friday Show NotesTeaser: Today's Five for Friday will be a bit different. Leading off we will talk about the best pot to use for cooking oatmeal. I bet you didn't see that coming! After the brief cooking lesson, we'll invest the rest of our time exploring a question I received from a reader last week.This week's big idea: Strategies for coaching upHello colleagues and welcome to The Assistant Principal Podcast, I'm your host Dr. Frederick Buskey. I've been growing leaders and future leaders for over 30 years. Through my own experiences, and through working with hundreds of other leaders, I've learned that school leadership is a journey that occurs in three phases:Urgent leaders spend their time completing tasks, but…Intentional leaders invest their time building systems. However…Strategic leaders create time by growing people.In 2018 I founded Strategic Leadership Consulting to help make this journey more enjoyable for leaders like you. Through my daily email, monthly micro-journal, online community, my upcoming book, and, of course, this podcast, I keep you company on this journey and provide you with actionable ideas and tools to live and lead better today and tomorrow.Today's episode of Five for Friday recaps the strategic leadership emails for the week of January 16-20, 2023. Monday: Don't waste time fixating on decisions that don't matter (a story of oatmeal)Two things: We sometimes try and force people to grow in the direction we want them to grow, instead of the direction they want to grow. In the big picture, the direction of the growth is irrelevant. The fact that they are growing is enough. So let them decide what size the pot needs to be, or to lead their own growth. I am guilty of fixating on decisions over things that, in the big picture, don't matter. It is a waste of time and attention, our two most precious resources. Tuesday-Friday: Question of the weekI occasionally receive powerful questions from listeners and one of my intentions in 2023 is to do more with these questions by sharing more widely. Here is my first attempt.“I would love to know your thoughts about how you try to lead an organization strategically when your superiors are not leading with the same mindset.  I'm currently struggling to get my manager to see the need to train and listen to feedback from our employees instead of just harping on them for ‘not doing their job.'”Ryan Donlan, an upcoming podcast guest, talks about the idea of leading “up, down, and around.”Leadership is not a hierarchical activity; leadership is a human activity! Way back in episode 20, Dr. Gabby Grant discussed restorative practices and when I asked her about how to begin implementing those practices she said “Change starts from within.” Before we can change others, we need to change ourselves. In the process of changing ourselves, we may create the space for others, including those above, to also engage in changing themselves.You can't make your leaders change. You can provide them opportunities to reflect and help them grow in ways they determine, but only if they make that choice themselves. Although I didn't point this out in the daily emails, I realize now that the only way to get leaders to grow is to invite them into that space and the easiest way to do that is to bring them along on our own journey – if they are willing to walk with us.Three strategies for coaching up: Providing third-party examples of good leadership can facilitate leadership growth within an organization. Podcasts Articles Books (caution) My daily emails! Working on a leadership skill and then processing our growth, or lack thereof, with other leaders provides learning opportunities for everyone involved. Set a leadership growth goal, then share it (and ask for help). Invest some time in your own growth by creating space to reflect with other leaders. Takeaway: You can't force someone to grow. You can only provide space and an invitation and the best way to do that is to start by changing yourself. Invest in your own growth, make it public, ask for help, and invite others to come along with you.That is this week's Five for Friday rendition of The Assistant Principal Podcast. Before we go, I encourage you to make an intentional choice to take something you've heard today and to reflect more deeply or to act on it. If you already have a clear idea of what to do, that's wonderful. If not, let me offer three possibilities: Begin sitting in with your leader at the end of the week and focus on learning about them and from them. Use this time to change yourself, and you will open the door for your leader to do the same. Do you know someone else who withes they could “coach up”? Forward the show link to a colleague and say “you have got to listen to this, I want us to talk about it” And yes, that is one of the strategies we discussed today and if you listen closely it is included as part of our new outro in every episode! Identify the one big takeaway or question from this episode and share it with me. You can share a written, audio, or video message with me by emailing me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com Thank you for including me on your leadership journey. Remember that you can walk more with me by subscribing to my daily leadership email and Quadrant2, my monthly micro-journal. And if that isn't enough, we can walk further together in APEx, my virtual paid community for assistant principals. APEx helps you network with other APs and participate group coaching with me! You can learn more about APEx and my other offerings at my website, frederickbuskey.com.I look forward to seeing you again next Tuesday when we explore intrinsic motivation with Mike Anderson, author of Tackling the Motivation Crisis. This was a great interview and it will give you lots to think about and maybe help you put a critical eye on some common school practices.I'm Frederick Buskey and thank you again for joining me on this episode of the Assistant Principal Podcast. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode. Cheers!Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/ff61713840 

https://cutt.ly/WhatAreYourThoughtsWho will heal the healers? Managing physician burnout is a tall order. And yet when both Dr. Tyra Fainstad and Dr. Adrienne Mann found themselves going through difficult life-chapters, they saw a need in the system that had not been addressed. Their program, Better Together, is for the medical community that may feel isolated or may feel like there's no outlet. Even though there are definite differences between a Coach and a Physician, when listening to the doctors speak about their program, it seems so logical that the two would work hand in hand with one another. If you're dealing with burnout or know someone who is, you'll want to take a listen. [00:30 -23:04] Opening SegmentDr. Gaggino introduces us to Dr.Tyra Fainstad and Dr. Adrienne MannWe learn about their journey into medicine and being a life coach.They found that burnout was their common thread.The difference between Coaching and Therapy [23:05 - 30:54] How a “Cute Little Study” grew into the “Better Together” program? Web based program with 3 ways of participation; (Zoom, write in on the website and weekly modules)When they first started, 100 people signed up and that told them how much it was needed.Although many didn't do the work, they actually listened and benefited from the recorded Zooms [30:55 -56:28] The 3 “Better Together” factorsEmotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, Personal Ethikasy (Accomplishment) Burnout is 2-10 times higher in women vs menShould a program like this be required for interns? [56:29 59:35] What would you tell your “Intern-self”If you knew then what you know now… would you have even been ready to hear it? Are you grateful for your anxiety?“There's No Right Way”[59:36 - 1:04:08] Closing segment Takeaway You can reach Dr. Tyra FainstadFacebook: Tyra Fainstad | FacebookInstagram: @tyraindenverTwitter: @TyraFainstadMDYou can reach Dr. Adrienne MannInstagram: @amw1983Twitter: @AMannimalMDResources:Better Together websitewww.bettertogetherphysiciancoaching.comLife Coach Schoolhttps://www.lifecoachschool.comBook mentioned:“Lessons in Chemistry” by Betty GarmusAmazon.com : lessons in chemistryOther episodes you may like:Episode #108 Physician Moral Injury; Healing the Healer

In this episode, I take you through a book by Smith Freeman Publishing 100 Bible Promises For Women. Join me for this 8 weeks as we continue to walk through the promises that are provided in Scripture. The Promise: Promise 17 God Has A Plan For You Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9 However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen,     what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”—     the things God has prepared for those who love him— The Book: 100 Bible Promises For Women - Smith Freeman Publishing Additional Scripture Provided: Isaiah 55:8-9, Philippians 2:13, John 9:4, Mark 3:35, Isaiah 64:8 Takeaway: You are special to your Heavenly Father. If you ever wonder if you have a purpose, you can be assured that He has created you with great detail and you have a specific calling for His Kingdom purpose. Other Resourses: Join the Abundantly Rooted Life Community email to recieve encouragement and updates Grab your Artza Subscription Box and bring home a bit of Israel.  use promo code: ARTZAKRISTINARISINGER for 25% off Check out our Linktree

THE POWER OF GOD'S WHISPER TITLE: FROM THE HEART OF GOD VERSE: [Jesus said,] “I am not saying these things to all of you; I know the ones I have chosen.” JOHN 13:18 ✔️ - “The words I spoke to My followers on that night did not apply to the one who betrayed Me, nor to those who did not believe in Me. ✔️ - I deal with everyone differently. ✔️ - “Many of My words are universal, but many are specifically for you. ✔️ - Respect the individuality of My people. TAKEAWAY: You can know Me in ways that no one else can. Don't squander that privilege; enjoy it. I have chosen you to fill a role that no one else can fill.” PRAYER: Jesus, it's hard to imagine that You relate to me in ways that are exclusive to me. Thank You for choosing me specifically to uniquely understand who You are. ▌ABOUT US ▌

THE POWER OF GOD'S WHISPER VERSE: The LORD answered Job from the whirlwind. JOB 38:1 ✔️ - “Job knew only destruction from the whirlwind. ✔️ - He had to experience Me in the depths. ✔️ - “This is often where you will hear Me clearest. ✔️ - Only those who meet Me in the depths can know Me deeply. But you can't meet Me there unless something took you there. TAKEAWAY: You have been called to deeper knowledge. You may not like that, but you will benefit from it. You will encounter Me in the winds that shake your life.” PRAYER: Lord, the process of knowing You can be so painful. I know it's worth it, but part of me wishes I could remain on the surface of life. So make the most of my pain. Don't waste any of it. Use it to unveil deep mysteries about You that I never would have known. ▌ABOUT US ▌

Sharon Fonseca es una mujer empoderada en toda su extensión, actriz, modelo y empresaria, quien además ha creado una conexión muy importante a través de sus redes sociales.En este episodio, Eglantina y Sharon comparten experiencias de sus inicios en el modelaje y la actuación, sus fracasos y más importante aún, sus aprendizajes.Desde la definición del éxito como el sentirte bien contigo mismo, su faceta de madre, hasta el documental que justo se estrena el 25 de mayo en Amazon Prime Video llamado Gianluca Vacchi - Mucho Más, fue una conversación muy divertida.  El aprendizaje: Siempre debes darte la oportunidad de aprender desde las diferencias y a poder cambiar de opinión. Sharon Fonseca is a fully empowered woman, actress, model and businesswoman, who has also created a very important connection through her social media accounts.In this episode, Eglantina and Sharon share experiences from their beginnings in modeling and acting, their failures, and most importantly, their learnings.From the definition of success as feeling good about yourself, her recent motherhood, to the new documentary that premieres on May 25th on Amazon Prime Video called Gianluca Vacchi - Mucho Más, it was a very fun conversation.The Takeaway: You should always give yourself the opportunity to learn from differences and to be able to change your mind.

Rebecca first shared her story on the podcast in April of 2021. I'm sharing it again, because it's important to recognize that not all daughters have healthy relationships with their moms. Rebecca was also one of the daughters who shared in the Mother's Day Circle event that I released on the podcast last week. Rebecca shares raw and personal stories about how she missed feeling loved by her mom, and how that has affected her even more since her mom's death. Rebecca's Takeaway: You are loved. You are worthy. You can be okay, and then not okay, on your grief journey. It is important to recognize and feel your feelings, and give yourself the love that you didn't get. All of our stories are important! If you have a story to share, please send an email to daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com. You don't have to be a DWOM to share your story. All are welcome! Would you like to talk about your grief journey? Sign up for a complimentary Connection Call here: https://calendly.com/daughterswithoutmoms/30-minute-connection-call For more information on my thoughts on grief, please visit my website, www.yourgriefjourney.com

VERSE: I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. ISAIAH 43:19 POINT - 1: When the prophet heard these words of promise, he captured God's sense of excitement. POINT - 2: He is the God of adventure. His desires for you are not stagnant. POINT - 3: You need revelation from a higher perspective. And He can give it to you. POINT - 4: Your wilderness may seem vast and permanent, but He sees the end of it. He is leading you through it. TAKEAWAY: You will get to the destination He has planned for you, and you will find it more satisfying and fulfilling than you thought possible. Don't get impatient; just listen, believe, and follow His instruction. He has already begun to do something new in you. PRAYER: Lord, open my eyes to see at least the next step, if not the whole path. I grow weary and wonder if I'm stuck where I am. But You put adventure in my heart. Lead me into every place You've prepared for me. As I'm faithful to the old, open my eyes to something new. ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ ▌ABOUT US ▌ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

Looking Above - Episode 11 It's Season 2 of Looking Above and this spring we're taking a deep dive into the realm of spiritual friendships. Today Karen lays a foundation for why this topic is so needed and then discusses our relationship circles. This season you're encouraged to grab a couple of friends (or acquaintances you wish were friends) and get together each week to discuss the episode. We hope that by the end of the next twelve weeks, you're a better friend, and you have better friendships! Before you meet with your group - You'll need paper and a pen. Start by making a list of all the people you're in a relationship with - anyone who potentially gets some of your relational energy in a given week (list: family, friends, coworkers, church people, gym people, school people, other acquaintances, neighbors) | On a separate page draw a large bullseye (concentric circles) and begin to place people from your first list onto this diagram as Karen described in the podcast. Bring this with you to your group meeting. Discussion Questions: How easy or difficult was the exercise for you? Did you feel like you had too many people, or too few people to populate your circles? What did this exercise clarify for you? Do you think circles should/could change over time? (I personally like to revisit this annually) What part does prayer play in discerning who gets placed in your circles? Why is it good to know who is in your circles and who is not? What freedom does this exercise give you concerning those on the periphery? What responsibility does this exercise give you concerning those in your circles? If you're willing to be vulnerable, share how you have misprioritized people and given too much time and energy to people who aren't in your circles. How has this affected relationships with people in the circles? | Share examples of how you saw Jesus prioritize the people in his circles. Read John 15:12-13 What does it mean to lay down one's life for one's friends? Why is it important to know who your friends are? The Takeaway: You need to know who is in your circles so you can invest in the right people. To-Do This Week: Reach out to those in your circles (text, phone call, card) and let them know how important they are to you.

Development Group Five was founded by Glen Burton to use military approaches, themes and training techniques to help empower people to be the best that they can be. Following ten years with the British Army, Burton began a career in executive close protection and has built a reputation as one of the most highly sought after consultants in the industry. His client list includes well-known names within the entertainment and business world as well as international royalty. He has led and managed protective operations in over 120 countries. Perhaps his most infamous moment came when he transported a young African boy adopted by Madonna back to London. The tabloids claimed he had “kidnapped” the child. The inspiration for Development Group Five first came in 2011 when Glen was hired to accompany the son of a high net worth family who was about to take a several month long adventure-training trip in South America. The young man had lost his father the previous year and Glen developed a natural mentorship relationship with him. The Development Group Five curriculum and training is built upon five pillars; Performance, Motivation, Mindset, Vision and Execution.  Team members include coaches and business leaders in addition to individuals with a military background. In addition to personal development coaching for individuals and workshop type sessions, Dev Group Five also offers a course called “Mission Control” where teams are tested in high pressure, “real world” scenarios. We first had Glen on American Warrior Radio to discuss his book “In Harm's Way”. He has now released a second book titled “The Fortitude Warrior”. He says fortitude is a trait he found common among both the military and business leaders with whom he interacted over his career. We spend much of the program talking about the concepts and inspiration put forward in the book. TAKEAWAY: “You've got to want to be better than you are. If you are not doing something you love, then why are you doing it at all?”

You have to deal with your hurt before you can help those who are hurting.   1 Thess. 2:8, “We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.   Takeaway: You can't love at a distance and you can't disciple at a distance.    Action Step: Examine what roadblocks are keeping you from loving others well.   Show Notes: Justin's Website Tony's Website Navigators Church Ministries The Reclamation Podcast v

Rebecca didn't have the best relationship with her mom. She was the youngest of 8 girls and left home at 17 1/2 to join the Air Force. Later in life, her mom was diagnosed with Leukemia, and Rebecca was her primary caregiver and advocate during her 2 year journey with the disease. Rebecca shares raw and personal stories about how she missed feeling loved by her mom, and how that has affected her even more since her mom's death. In the podcast, Rebecca talks about the photo taking tradition she and her mom had during treatments and hospital stays. You can find the YouTube video here. Please note there is a mistake in the graphic on the video. Where it says 2017, it should read 2015. That was the start of their journey that ended in 2017. Rebecca's Takeaway: You are loved. You are worthy. You can be okay, and then not okay, on your grief journey. It is important to recognize and feel your feelings, and give yourself the love that you didn't get. Rebecca and her business partner have started Live Well RN. Their mission is: Two nurses with a passion for changing the patient experience by bridging the gap between the healthcare system and you. Rebecca personally wants to provide each and every person the opportunity to understand the healthcare system so that they can get the care they deserve at the level they desire. Please join us for a free DWOM Mother's Day Circle event on May 4th at 7 pm EST. Click here to register. Please visit my website www.yourgriefjourney.com for my information and blogs.

Special Guest Lori Lozano -Show her some Love Follow her on Instagram Lori__Lozano -www.proudpeoplebarber.com TakeAway -You must jump into new experiences & from that those experiences you'll start learning about yourself. -Do what you love -Reconnect to your roots -Use your talents & tech them to everyone -Practice makes Perfect -Create a workshop -Do things that no one does -Investigate your favorite talents -Lessons are valuable -Its ok to be afraid but still go for it -You are the teacher but your really the student -Trust your path its your portal & follow your ideas

I was overwhelmed and re-energized (again) by watching an interview by Marie Forleo with a totally rocking dance phenom by the name of Amanda LaCount. I tossed aside my prepared notes and just took all that emotion and put it into this episode. I hope you get emotional, too. I hope you will share, too. I have links below as promised. But as always: listen first! Leap away later! The Marie Foleo interview with Amanda LaCount. That (awesome) Seven-year-old! (My first podcast, too!) Takeaway: You are so important.

Books Referenced in the Podcast Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy Siegel: Buy on Amazon You can support the podcast by making a purchase through the above affiliate link. If you do, I'll earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.  Please review and rate the podcast If you enjoyed this podcast and found it helpful, please consider leaving me a review. Your feedback helps me to improve the podcast and grow the show's audience.  Support the Podcast on Patreon This is a podcast supported by listeners like you. If you'd like to support this podcast and help me to continue creating great investing content, please consider becoming a Patron at DIYInvesting.org/Patron. You can find out more information by listening to episode 11 of this podcast.  Buying Stocks is NOT a Zero-Sum Game (Investing First Principle) - Show Outline The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.diyinvesting.org/Episode31 Mental Model: Zero-Sum Games Any gains by one participant must be offset with losses by other participants. The sum total of all value for all participants is equal to zero Why buying Stocks is NOT a Zero-Sum Game Stocks as a whole don't provide a positive expected value You don't have to “take” from others in order to receive. When companies create value this is “new value.” The economy grows, everyone becomes wealthier. Stock Picking vs Index Funds? The thought is that half of the money must underperform an index, and half of the money can outperform an index. The thought, therefore, is that buying stocks is zero-sum. Where is the fallacy? Index's have historically had a positive expected value. If an index returns 10%, even if half of the money receives 8%, and half receives 12%, both parties are successful in growing their wealth. One party doesn't lose 10% so that the index can grow 10%. That's not how this works. Instead, stock ownership is best described as a positive sum game. What is a Positive-Sum Game? A positive sum game is where the total value received of all participants is greater than zero. This means that you can be successful without worrying about the success of others. Frees you from the need for comparison, jealousy, or envy. Just because someone else made money, doesn't mean you lose money. Takeaway: You can ignore index funds and focus on your own personal goals Takeaway: You can ignore macroeconomic trends. As long as your fundamental analysis of a company is correct, the broader economic picture is irrelevant. Why is this true? - Capitalism grows the economic pie Companies are full of employees who go to work each and every day trying to find a way to make your profits grow. While this sometimes involves taking market share from other companies, the greatest gains come from innovation, improved efficiencies, new markets, and new products. This raises the standard of living for all and the overall economic pie for the economy.

Fired Up! – JP Sears In this episode Matt and Alex interview JP Sears. JP is an author, life coach and Internet comedian. He is known for parodying “hippie topics” such as veganism and gluten-free diets. JP’s story starts when he left high school as a lost, young and insecure man. It wasn’t till his 30’s when he began to realize his purpose through comedy. Highlights: JP started out on a “typical path”. However, a few months into college he dropped out.Young, insecure and a college dropout, JP was lost and had an unknown future ahead of him.It wasn’t until his early 30’s that JP got into comedy and started to realize his purpose.If you don’t get out of your comfort zone, you’ll live in a coffin for the rest of your life.You won’t know what life has in store for you until you quit your job and pursue your passion.Balance risk taking with responsibility.Don’t quit your job today. Go explore and find your passion then start working in that field on the side.Whoever’s attracted to your light will find you.The Takeaway: You have to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Slowly start trying new things and find what it is you love in life. Allow yourself to accept challenges that may lead to opportunity. Quote: “The more we allow ourselves to feel insecure and embrace it, the more we’re inherently secure with our insecurity.” Websites: JP Sears: https://awakenwithjp.com/ Cascade Media: http://www.cascademedia.com/ Matt Ritter: http://mattrittercomedy.com/ Alex Weber: https://www.imalexweber.com/                

Jeff Schechter, aka “Shecky” has had the entrepreneurial bug his entire life. He started his first business right out of college, and over the years been involved in numerous businesses ventures. His love for real estate investing began in the 1980’s, when he rehabbed 5 of his own residences, before the term “house-hacking” even existed. Since those early days of torn up kitchens and bathrooms, he’s bought and sold many properties, and is an active investor to this day. In addition to investing, he operates a private consulting practice. He thrives on helping people realize their full potential...not just in business and investing, but in all aspects of life.   Podcast Highlights Who is Jeff Schechter? Jeff remembers getting the question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” and always answering “rich”. He always knew that he wasn’t destined for a mainstream career after dabbling in many different things including dropping out of college. Shecky is a diplomatic rebel at heart. Whenever someone tells you what sort of path you are going to follow, it’s not going to be truly you. A rigid defined path restricts the room you have to discover who you really are. There is a lot of talk about following your passion but the reality of the situation is you have to go out and try a lot of things to figure out what works for you. As you get better, it becomes much easier to be passionate about what you’re good at. Hone your craft and it becomes easier to find your passion. The Courage To Fail Not being married gave Shecky the ability to be a little more risky than he otherwise may have. That being said, if you are married with kids that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. Failure is not a negative, it is a necessary stepping stone to success. Your other option is to live a life of quiet desperation. In the age of the internet, there are no excuses. Whatever you want to do, you just have to learn it and you can do it. It’s much easier now to be an entrepreneur than ever before. Before the internet, you had to shell out a lot of money to reach people and network. Starting a company required plenty of overhead, money, and effort. Now you can create a business with almost none of that, the barrier to entry is willingness, not money. The willingness to “figure it out” can be your greatest resource. There are always ways to hack the system if you are thinking like an entrepreneur. Turnkey Real Estate The two arenas in the world that build the most wealth is network marketing and real estate investing. There are a lot of different angles to real estate investing that can make it very exciting. You have to understand what your specialty is. Jeff found his business partner Jack by working with him as a client. He approached him with an idea for a turnkey real estate business that took on a life of its own. There has since been a long period of evolution in the business and it had undergone many separate transformations. Property management became a major hurdle for the business and the investors and ended up becoming another service Jeff had to offer. There were a lot of obstacles that had to be overcome before they could offer true turnkey real estate. Financing was one area that Jeff didn’t need to explore due to picking the market of Indianapolis. With cash flowing properties, it becomes very easy to refinance and use the money to purchase more investment properties. Jeff’s Takeaway You have to learn to separate the intellectual conversation that is going on in your head with the feeling of the soul conversation, sometimes that means meditation or just being quiet. Do your due diligence before making a decision, you have to not only be convinced int

ITR Economics’ senior consulting advisor Alex Chausovsky speaks to me today about the current and possible future U.S. economic predictions. We discuss the slow down on its way during the 2020s and the chance of depression in the 2030s. Alex explains why he believes these trends are possible and what a business owner can do to be prepared. Alex explains how ITR gets their data and what services they offer their clients. These services include consulting, market forecasting, and public speaking. What you will learn: My visit to the Vistage Summit. Welcome, Alex Chausovsky to the podcast. Alex’s business background. ITR Economics’ mission. How ITR collects their data. The current state of the economy and what to expect in early 2019. The economic slow down of the 2020s. The economic crash of the 2030s. Why recession cycles are predictable. How trade policy affects the economy. The 3 factors that drive an economy. Why immigration is important to the U.S. The industries that are suffering at the moment. The reasons a depression or recession happen. Why timing is everything. Recessions are times of opportunity. How other global economies affect our economy. The steps that can extend government programs such as social security. How healthcare contributes to the problem. “People behave the way they are incented to behave.” Alex’s parting thoughts. Takeaway: You need to build your business to sell. Think ahead and plan for economic downturns, upswings, and be a step ahead of any predictions. Learn to be nimble and adjust with the economy. Links and Resources Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio GEXP Collaborative How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio Summary: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World–and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles by Alan Beaulieu & Brian Beaulieu Vistage Summit Alex on Twitter Alex on LinkedIn ITR Economics Alex’s email About Alex: Alex Chausovsky is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than a decade of expertise across subjects including macroeconomics, industrial manufacturing, energy efficiency, automation, and advanced technology trends. He has consulted and advised companies throughout the US, Europe, Brazil, China, and Japan for the last 15 years. Alex is currently responsible for providing reliable industry and company forecasts, presentations, webinars, and economic consulting services for small

ITR Economics’ senior consulting advisor Alex Chausovsky speaks to me today about the current and possible future U.S. economic predictions. We discuss the slow down on its way during the 2020s and the chance of depression in the 2030s. Alex explains why he believes these trends are possible and what a business owner can do to be prepared. Alex explains how ITR gets their data and what services they offer their clients. These services include consulting, market forecasting, and public speaking. What you will learn: My visit to the Vistage Summit. Welcome, Alex Chausovsky to the podcast. Alex’s business background. ITR Economics’ mission. How ITR collects their data. The current state of the economy and what to expect in early 2019. The economic slow down of the 2020s. The economic crash of the 2030s. Why recession cycles are predictable. How trade policy affects the economy. The 3 factors that drive an economy. Why immigration is important to the U.S. The industries that are suffering at the moment. The reasons a depression or recession happen. Why timing is everything. Recessions are times of opportunity. How other global economies affect our economy. The steps that can extend government programs such as social security. How healthcare contributes to the problem. “People behave the way they are incented to behave.” Alex’s parting thoughts. Takeaway: You need to build your business to sell. Think ahead and plan for economic downturns, upswings, and be a step ahead of any predictions. Learn to be nimble and adjust with the economy. Links and Resources Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio GEXP Collaborative How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio Summary: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World–and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles by Alan Beaulieu & Brian Beaulieu Vistage Summit Alex on Twitter Alex on LinkedIn ITR Economics Alex’s email About Alex: Alex Chausovsky is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than a decade of expertise across subjects including macroeconomics, industrial manufacturing, energy efficiency, automation, and advanced technology trends. He has consulted and advised companies throughout the US, Europe, Brazil, China, and Japan for the last 15 years. Alex is currently responsible for providing reliable industry and company forecasts, presentations, webinars, and economic consulting services for small

Paychecks & Balances – PB104 Olympic Medalist and Financial Planner Lauryn Williams is on the podcast this week. The guys launch into a conversation with her about her success as an Olympic Athlete in Track and Field and Bobsled. Lauryn also opens up about her struggles with money as a young athlete and how to find an identity outside of sports. In this episode you’ll learn why perseverance on the field can help you as an entrepreneur, why universities and professional teams need more resources to help athletes after their sports career and how to find a “Fee Only” Financial Planner. Highlights: Lauryn started her sports career running track and field at The University of Miami. At the National Championships she ran the second fastest time in the world in the 100 Meter Dash. She immediately had to turn her focus into being a full time athlete. She made the USA Olympic Track team at age 20. When you reach a professional level in spot, it’s an all day everyday 110% effort. You live to train, eat right and practice. It’s a full time job, similar to someone competing in corporate America. Lauryn credits her discipline on the field to helping her as an entrepreneur. The perseverance you learn in sport helps you when your business is struggling. Nearing the end of her track and field career, Lauryn was invited to try Bobsled. She found out quickly her track skills transferred over to Bobsled and won a Silver Medal in the two-women Bobsled during the 2014 Olympics. As a young Athlete making over 200k, Lauryn often didn’t know where to put her money, who to invest it with and struggled to get financial advice from other athletes and coaches. Her frustration with this, eventually led her to starting her own online financial coaching business after sports. Because of a lack of advice and resources Lauryn lost money with two financial planners early on in her career. You need someone objective to create a strategy around your money. A lot of times the difference between people that are wealthy vs. people living paycheck to paycheck is information. Universities and Professional Sports teams need to do a better job of helping athletes find their identities outside of sport, while working in sport. AGI – Adjusted Gross Income, the final amount of money you’ve made after taxes and write offs. NAPFA – The National Association of Personal Financial Advisers. These advisers get paid a flat fee for their services. No hidden fees or commissions. Credit is just a means to get debt. Most debt is bad, except for maybe a mortgage and a couple other things. Don’t put so much emphasis on your credit score.­ The Takeaway: You need someone objective to create a strategy around your money. You can do research and learn on your own but to really take things to the next level you need professional help. Also, always look for “Fee Only” Financial Planners.   Paychecks & Balances Website: https://paychecksandbalances.com/ https://www.patreon.com/paybalances Instagram: @paybalances Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paychecksandbalances Twitter: @paybalances   Lauryn Williams Website: http://lauryn-williams.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurynWilliamsOfficial Twitter: @LaurynCwilliams              

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Girl Insta-rupted – Episode #1 “Sex Symbol in a Psych Ward” with Syd Wilder and Dr. Danielle Delaney Welcome to the first episode of Girl Insta-rupted. Today on the show Syd sits down with one of her therapists Dr. Danielle Delaney and the two discuss how Dr. Delaney literally helped save Syd’s life after a failed suicide attempt. They also discuss overcoming various life traumas such as rape, death, divorce and their relationship over the last 5 years. Dr. Danielle Delaney is a Certified Crisis Counselor who specializes in Addiction & Recovery Aftercare, she is also a Spiritual + Rape Crisis Counselor, Sober Coach and Interventionist. Her book “Expect Delays” is available for purchase on Amazon. The Takeaway: You’re not alone, there’s many people out there going through the same things you’re going through. It’s always a good idea to talk to someone about your mental health. If you think someone is struggling with mental health, talk to them or help them get help for themselves. Suicide is not the answer. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-486-5893 Syd Social Media: Patreon: Girl Instarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwidler @girlinstarupted Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Danielle Delaney www.danielledelaneycounseling.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Expect-Delays-Reclaim-Light-Trauma/dp/1542591538 Instagram: @danidelaney        

Today the guys sit down and have an informative talk with Barbara Ginty. Barbara is a Certified Financial Planner based out of NYC. She began her career with Bloomberg on Wall Street and now owns a financial firm that caters to clients of all ages and financial backgrounds. In addition to one-on-one client meetings, she also teaches in-person classes. On today’s pod, Rich and Marcus speak with Barbara about planning for a longer retirement and the difference between a Will and a Trust. Barbara informs the listeners of “Four L’s Of Planning” and how to set up your financial Dream Team. Barbara also answers some listener question presented by Marcus. Highlights: A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is a certification that takes two years of classes along with continued education. Personal Finance is not the same as Investing. Personal finance includes insurance, taxes, budgeting and estate planning. “The Four L’s” - Longevity, Lifestyle, Liquidity and Legacy. People are now planning for a 30-year retirement, rather then the standard 15-year retirement of the past. Work on your financial future pro actively, don’t wait. As a general rule, if you’re looking to start a business you want to have close to zero personal debt. This can help alleviate financial pressure if your business begins to struggle. The Financial Dream Team consists of CPA, CFP and an Attorney. There are two types of Trusts. One that’s established during your lifetime and functions as it’s own entity with an EIN number. The other type of Trust is established through your Will and only comes into existence upon your death. Rule 72T allows you to take money out of an IRA without having to take the 10% penalty for removing funds early. Take advantage of all the insurance and investment plans your company offers. Most people are uneducated about all the benefits their employer offers. The Takeaway: You don’t need an estate to have an estate plan. As soon as you have assets or anything of value you’ll want to setup a Will or Beneficiaries. Paychecks & Balances Websites: https://paychecksandbalances.com/ https://www.patreon.com/paybalances Instagram: @paybalances Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paychecksandbalances Twitter: @paybalances Barbara Ginty Website: https://www.barbaraginty.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planancial Instagram: @planancial Planancial Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/planancial/id1343803894?mt=2                    

Barrie Risman is widely regarded as one of Canada’s most highly skilled yoga educators, teacher–trainers and mentors. She conveys the essence of the wisdom teachings of yoga with exceptional clarity, insight, and relevance to students of all levels and from all walks of life. Yoga classes can be intimidating. It is ok to admit it. Barrie shares her experience of  her immersion into the practice of yoga. From 1997-2003, Barrie served as a full-time staff member for the SYDA Foundation in India and the US, immersed in the study and practice of all the traditional yogic disciplines. Can yoga increase your sex drive? Spiritual Yoga practices vs Physical Yoga practices or can you do both? How do you get past the physical challenges if that is what is blocking you? What is the one important thing to do before you begin a yoga class? The word YOGA refers to a state of union between body, breath and mind but it also refers to everything we do to connect to that state. What exactly is HOT yoga? The importance of teaching mindfulness in schools. Progress in yoga is to respond to the same situation in a different way. Everything we do in yoga is a microcosm for life. A field for experimenting for how we live our lives. Takeaway: ~ You only need to have 2 things to start a yoga practice. A yoga mat and the willingness to learn ~ You don’t have to be interested in spirituality at all to get the benefits of yoga ~Before you start a yoga class give yourself an opportunity to check in with yourself. Allow yourself to be present ~ Breathe into your challenges. It builds the muscle to do that in all areas of your life

Money Learnings: Jason' Parent would not talk about money - so Jason started with zero knowledge. He learned about money through his job in a credit union.    Takeaway: You only live once so create the life you want to live.    Action step: What one small step can you make this week to clarify what you want in life?  Thank you to the FinCon Podcast Network for allowing us to record this episode. Jason Vitug, BIO: I am a people-person. I gravitate towards areas that educate, inspire, and uplift people. I’m an idea man, a go-to-person; adventure seeker and a couch surfer; a helper and a leader; a realist and a dreamer. I’m fascinated by the world around me and equally curious in the ability to create our reality. I’m a financial wellness expert empowering a generation to live their best life through health and wealth. I spent 8.5 years in banking and when the opportunity came to become a successor CEO, I chose to resign instead. I didn’t want to wake up one day realizing I chose comfort over serving a purpose. On this journey, I discovered the good life on the Road to Financial Wellness. I’ve made it my mission to help others achieve their financial and life goals. I’ll leave you be with a money mantra: Money isn’t everything, but money impacts most things. @jasonvitug https://www.phroogal.com/ Show notes and book link: https://wp.me/p43fRN-bN Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening! https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com Music: https://www.bensound.com  

Money Learnings: Michael grew up without talking about money or it was the source of argument. If you wanted money you had to work for it. Michael started working at 13. Michael removed money arguments from his kids upbringing. He modeled good money behavior for his kids.    Takeaway: You have to take the time to determine what you want in life. Action step: What's one small step you can take this week to improve your life and gain clarity. Create time to have a conversation of what you want in life.  Link to show notes: show notes Michael F. Kay is a Certified Financial Planner®, author and speaker on personal finance and financial life planning. He is the author of two books (The Feel Rich Project and The Business of Life) and he speaks and delivers workshops across the U.S. His latest book, The Feel Rich Project, is about transforming your relationship with money—reaching clarity on what matters most and developing a personal plan to reach it. He is the President of Financial Life Focus and a regular contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today. I encourage you check out Michaels work at  http://financial-lifefocus.com/ or michaelfkay.com   Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening! https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com Music: https://www.bensound.com  

Is this real life?   Entrepreneurship is filled with surreal moments that  leave your head spinning in a good way--and sometimes they come full circle.   Grimsmo's secured downtime for projects pushed to the wayside during Norseman production.  Stay tuned for a new video detailing Erik's tumbler tweaks.    "It's on like Donkey Kong!" Grimsmo addresses rumors about his absence from YouTube.   The drought is over!   University Study on GK   Speaking of YouTube: DON'T FEED THE TROLLS.  The guys discuss riding the social media roller coaster, the conscious decision to avoid negativity, and the fine line between pandering vs. creating genuine content.  Having a community that has your back makes all the difference.    Imperializer Video   Shop Update Video   iPad Time Machine Video   Clarifying the SCOPE of your business is an on-going process.  So, what's your tagline? Saunders has one but he doesn't love it just yet. Takeaway = You've got to start somewhere.     Has Saunders finally discovered lathe love? HAH.  Love of 5th axis? Definitely. There might be a new goal for IMTS 2018.  One thing is certain: A recent visit from HAAS brings MACRO gains.     First 5th Axis Part Video   If your machines have tool changers but haven't heard of OPTIONAL STOP, get in on this pro-tip!   ON TAP TODAY:    Rasks, a refurbish, and improving processes. The dino-digging knife is getting some TLC.     Pre-historic Post   Saunders works with new intern (Alex) to demystify thread milling with information  straight from The Machinery's Handbook.

Money Learnings:Parents provided some basics - on checking and savings accounts but not a lot of conversations around money. Brian parents did instill a work ethic in the kids.   Takeaway: You have to have the money conversation. High income doesn't guarantee wealth.    Action step: Figure out your balance sheet and cashflow statement. Bio: Brian started Debt Discipline as a way to help keep his family accountable as they pay off $109,000 worth of consumer debt. Now debt free, Brian's mission is to help his three children prepare for their financial lives, as well as others. http://www.debtdiscipline.com/ See the notes for this episode: Show notes link Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what?  Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening! https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com Music: https://www.bensound.com  

Erik Stark is an Expert Real Estate Entrepreneur, Educator, Marketer, Ubercool Dad and Dedicated Husband of 13+ Years. Erik has purchased hundreds of properties, created masterful marketing pieces, shared the stage with the top real estate and personal development educators, helped thousands of people improve their lives and continues to pour his life into people, friendships, disciplines, breakthroughs and growth.     Podcast Highlights Who is Erik Stark? If you want to know who Erik really is you have to observe him, not just listen to his words. Erik originally went to take the test for his Real Estate license right out of high school but after being told there wasn’t enough people in the class and the test was cancelled, he believed that Real Estate wasn’t for him. He later went on to work in an automobile detailing shop where he met up with a friend that convinced him they should go into the Real Estate business together. In the first eight months in business, they closed 35 deals and generated just under a quarter million dollars in profit. What was it like when you realized you could make that kind of money? The biggest breakthrough in Erik’s business life was when he realized he learned a new skill that he could take it wherever he went. Principles of Real Estate Investing “The man who chooses his own principles can gladly choose his own methods throughout life.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Success and entrepreneurship is not about what’s quick and easy. It’s about a systematic approach to testing and improving your process. What are your top three principles? Stop chasing an opportunity and work a strategy instead. Focus on lead generation. Focus on your vision and don’t abandon it for something new and shiny. There are a million ways to make money in Real Estate, but when you strategy aligns with your values that’s when you create something very special. Once you have a team that can execute, your job becomes generating leads to keep the team working. Taking lead generation to the next level is how you can stand out in the marketplace. Everyone questions their path every once in awhile. When you know your “why”, it will lead you to the right path towards greatness. You will never outearn your personal growth. What is it in your vision that helps you push through? There is no growth without trials. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. There is risk no matter which path through life you pick. Erik’s Takeaway You have to find something bigger than yourself that is going to help you keep it together when the negative voices start talking. Break it down to its core so you know exactly why you’re pushing so hard. With regards to Real Estate, learn it from a street level that is close to home. Have as many conversations with buyers, sellers, and lenders of Real Estate that you can.   Links: realestatewhileyoudrive.com therealerikstark.com Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe to the show on iTunes!

A behind the scenes look at The Vanguard. Takeaway: You are a platform, a blank slate to which you can add skills. Never be complacent. Lessons and interviews from the event so you can seek constant growth and evolution, and be an asset, not a liability.