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For episode three of our August how it started how it's going, we talk about a subject very close to my own heart: being a race volunteer. Amy Li was just a girl who started out hating running but grew to love it. In fact, she grew to love it so much, she wanted to play a role in everyone's race day, so she got involved as a volunteer. Today Amy holds multiple volunteer roles and she and I chat about why being a volunteer is so special and how YOU can make the decision to get started too.

Today Amy introduces us to Bailey Surtees.  It won't be the last time you will hear about her as the work she and a team of cofounders are doing is consequential.  Her career pivot is in progress, and we're on hand to witness as she and her work evolve.   Bailey tells us she was interested in science at an early age.  She loved biology in high school, and she loved what she had learned to that point about engineering and problem solving.  As she headed off to college from home in Oklahoma to Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, she wasn't yet sure how her two interests would coalesce, but once she arrived, she fit in nicely as a bioengineering major.   Bailey's career journey began in earnest during her senior year at JHU.  As an assignment in a senior design program, she and some fellow students were challenged with a problem solving project. They teamed with field clinicians and what they eventually came up with was   remarkable work they hoped would be game changing. Their project eventually led to the founding of a business, and Bailey became the lead.    Originally, the team's goal was to study both breast cancer diagnoses and treatments for patients in low resource countries.  But they soon modified their study after they learned professionals in the field were far more concerned about treatment than about diagnosis. This was because they had no viable way to treat in the field following a diagnosis. This revelation caused the team to put their focus on finding a way to provide treatment methods that would work in field conditions. They determined they'd spend a year researching this, and by the end of that year, they had come up with their own treatment method which was unlike anything else available.    The team applied for grants to sustain their efforts post-graduation.  They wanted to work full time on the project as they'd become convinced that it had commercial potential.  They eventually were ready to move from research to development. Six years have passed and Bailey's company, Kubanda Cryotherapy, is growing.  But what is this treatment?   It is a minimally invasive cryotherapy technique for lumps and bumps and is currently being used on pets, Bailey explains. Kubanda started in the pet therapy market to help them fast forward to human treatment.  It is a cost effective alternative to surgical resections, and right now it's being used by veterinarians with the hope for an eventual go-ahead for human trials.   Bailey says the treatment trades a “knife for a needle”. She describes the simple procedure and emphasizes how inexpensive it is.  All that's needed is a CO2 tank. No electricity is required.  A needle is inserted into the lump or tumor.  The needle is then chilled to -70 degrees.  This rapidly creates ice in the tissue, and those sharp ice shards quickly attack and burst the cells.  The patient experiences minimal pain and does not have to go through the traditionally long recovery period.   As they move hopefully forward to human trials, they continue to rely on grants but are now raising money through investors too. Bailey has nothing but confidence in the viability of their cryotherapy treatment, and she hopes her enthusiasm is contagious as fund raising is a part of her job now.  The founding group plans to continue expansion by reaching out to even more veterinarians around the country. She manages this task as part of what she does on a day to day basis as well.  She often fills in or helps out with the work being done by the other founders too. She describes how she loves being a jack of all trades for the business.  She says at present she's learning about HR functions as the company takes on new hires.   Bailey gave Amy some advice and takeaways she would pass on to other entrepreneurs:   It's more doable than you think. Don't be intimidated Reach out to other entrepreneurs for their support. There is a powerful network of people willing to help you the same they were helped when they began. Network with people who are a step ahead of you Be patient. It takes time to reach your ultimate goal Be open to taking on unexpected roles as you might learn something new about yourself in the process.   Links:   com com/in/bailey-surtees

Today Amy gives us a few takeaways from the Renewed Conference with Alisa Childers. Make sure to check the Athey Women YouTube channel to watch the full conference sessions. Resources: Athey Women YouTube Renewed Conference Sessions https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0wgCoXmGHkHm3ri21EvTQW4KymbYEWkJ Alisa Childers Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alisa-childers-podcast/id1260262855 Alisa Childers YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCskQEEbNowtaWFlIDW65g2Q Mama Bear Apologetics – Hillary Morgan Ferrer References: Matthew 7:13-14; Matthew 6:9-13; Romans 12:12; John 14:6; Romans 16:17 Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com http://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Today Amy shares a passage from Melodie Beattie about being responsible first for yourself, before feeling obligated to manage others. Amy is joined by in-studio guest and friend Jayne and call-in guest and Jayne's sister, Julie. They talk about the baggage their faith upbringing added to their sense of responsibility for others and lack of control for themselves. Peppered with musical memories, 80's trivia, heartfelt connection, and laughs, the show is as always, Eternally Amy.

In part 2 of this episode for Asian & Pacific Islander Appreciation Month, we finish our discussion with five individuals that present cultural, social, and other elements from Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, the Philippines & Indonesia. Each of them has had a number of experiences and imparts key perspectives and personal experiences. Furthermore, they also give an insight into being a part of two different ethnic or cultural groups and how that influences their lives. Out of it, it shows that we can learn so much about each other and that we are all similar and have more in common than differences. This is part one of a two-part discussion You can see their bios below for more information: Sara Im is an inspirational speaker and a survivor of the mass genocide in Cambodia. She is an author of an award-winning book “How I Survived the Killing Fields”. Sara graduated from Western Connecticut State University. She operates her own wellness business, Smart Healthy Living. Sara speaks to inspire and instill hope and confidence in her audience at conferences, seminars, churches, schools, TV, radios, podcasts, and more. Sara is a member of the Women Speakers Association and Toastmasters International She just celebrated her 31rst year of marriage to her husband. She currently lives in Florida. Sara can be reached at www.saraim.com Amy M. Le was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1980. The fall of Saigon propelled her family to embark on a treacherous journey to America. She lived in Seattle most of her life and worked for large corporations like Microsoft and T-Mobile. In 2017 when Amy's mother passed, Amy quit her corporate career to write her mother's story. “Snow in Vietnam” was her debut novel published in 2019. Amy is a Vietnam War survivor and a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) warrior. Today Amy is a full-time author. She resides in Oklahoma with her husband and son. When she is not writing, Amy volunteers for a child advocacy center and serves as president of the Oklahoma City Writers Inc. Learn More at https://www.amy-m-le.com/ Malia Ogawa, is a historian and writer, and English teacher living in Tokyo. She's a descendant of Japanese American wartime camp survivors. She dedicates a lot of time to writing about history and promoting education on the Japanese American wartime experience and the experiences of growing up as a mixed-race American woman. Visit her history blog cyclicity.net to learn more. Callum Koike Marshall is a Nisei (second generation) Japanese Brit. He grew up straddling two worlds - the English world and the Japanese world. He currently lives in Tokyo with his girlfriend Malia where he's living out his lifelong dream of living in Japan. Angela Bnscs is a Third Culture Kid who writes for a living. Her international upbringing has inspired a deep interest in individual and collective identities, and the intersection between politics, art, and society. After 27 years of jumping around from Jakarta, London, Singapore, and Paris, she is now attempting to reconnect with her roots in Manila. Please let us know what you think of International Immersion by emailing us at internationalimmersionpodcast@gmail.com or check out our Facebook Page "International Immersion" https://www.facebook.com/International-Immersion-103548421825305 or our Instagram page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/international-immersion/message

In today's episode, Rusty and Robyn talk with Amy Magnotta, SVP and Head of Discretionary Portfolios at Brinker Capital Investments.  Amy landed a job in investments right out of college. While it wasn't her ideal job, she learned a great deal about investments, particularly fixed income. After stints at BlackRock and Franklin Park, Amy joined Brinker in 2006 and hasn't looked back. Today Amy manages active and diversified portfolios, constantly focusing on helping advisors and clients achieve their financial goals through investments. Amy talks with Rusty and Robyn about key qualities of top investment firms, the role of behavioral finance, why the pandemic helped women in finance, and her outlook on the evolution of portfolios. “Challenge yourself to read opposing opinions. I think that's hard for most people. It's hard for me. But you should really be able to. Especially when you're thinking about making investment decisions you should really be able to have that opposing opinion and make sure your thesis is bulletproof by being able to defend it.” ~ Amy Magnotta Main takeaways  Mentors don't need to be professionals in your field. Seek out whoever can be helpful. Read as much as you can, always ask questions, and always ask others how you can be helpful. Don't worry about being annoying, worry about being an advocate for yourself.  Find ways to wade through the overwhelming amount of information that's out there. Set a specific time to catch up on trends and reading each day and always read opposing viewpoints.  Links Amy on LinkedIn Brinker Capital Franklin Park BlackRock SEI Investments Barron's  The Weighing Machine 081: Behavioral Finance Strategies & Best Practices with Orion's Dr. Daniel Crosby Dr. Daniel Crosby Odd Lots Masters in Business The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel The Price You Pay For College by Ron Lieber An Economist Gets Lunch by Tyler Cowen Connect with our hosts Rusty Vanneman Robyn Murray Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 1689-OAS-5/20/2021

Amy shares some of her highlights and heartaches while living in the beautiful United Arab Emirates.  She married a Captain in the Egyptian Army, who risked everything to be with her.  Their life was full of adventure and joy, but also the painful loss of twins (one in utero and one born premature), a miscarriage, and ultimately a divorce.  Sadly, Amy also lost her father, her mother and her sister.  All of this while experiencing progressive loss of her vision as she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at age 28, a hereditary vision condition that results in blindness.      In her book Seeking Solace:  Finding Joy After Loss she shares how God healed her heart many times, often in supernatural ways.  She found, especially in the case of her babies, that God did give her so many miracles to glorify him in her healing.  He also faithfully brought people into her life that could love her and encourage her in difficult times.   Today Amy is an author, blogger, speaker, and she continues to educate others through her books and talks in spite of her vision and hearing loss.  She's a Low Vision Motivator with High Expectations.  While she features other cultures in her writing, she focuses on how God has taken her life on adventures of faith through losses right at home.  She loves to speak about a bright future no matter how dark it physically becomes.   Amy’s memoirs include: Mobility Matters: Stepping Out in Faith, Cane Confessions: The Lighter Side to Mobility and a memoir / devotional, Seeking Solace: Finding Joy After Loss.   In 2015, Amy joined a group of blind professionals who volunteer their time to help others cope with blindness at VisionAware.org, an outreach website now under the auspices of the American Printing House. In 2016, Ohio Valley University, Amy’s undergraduate institution, awarded her the Distinguished Medal of Literature for Mobility Matters. Amy is an active member of several community groups, which include Pennwriters, West PA Authors, Toastmasters, the West County Lions Club, and the National Federation of the Blind.   Jeremiah 31:13 NIV "Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow."   Isaiah 42:16 NIV "I will lead the blind by ways they have not known,     along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them     and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do;     I will not forsake them."

In this episode for Asian & Pacific Islander Appreciation Month, we sit down with five individuals that present cultural, social, and other elements from Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, the Philippines & Indonesia. Each of them has had a number of experiences and imparts key perspectives and personal experiences. Furthermore, they also give an insight into being a part of two different ethnic or cultural groups and how that influences their lives. Out of it, it shows that we can learn so much about each other and that we are all similar and have more in common than differences. This is part one of a two-part discussion You can see their bios below for more information: Sara Im is an inspirational speaker and a survivor of the mass genocide in Cambodia. She is an author of an award-winning book “How I Survived the Killing Fields”. Sara graduated from Western Connecticut State University. She operates her own wellness business, Smart Healthy Living. Sara speaks to inspire and instill hope and confidence in her audience at conferences, seminars, churches, schools, TV, radios, podcasts, and more. Sara is a member of the Women Speakers Association and Toastmasters International She just celebrated her 31rst year of marriage to her husband. She currently lives in Florida. Sara can be reached at www.saraim.com Amy M. Le was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1980. The fall of Saigon propelled her family to embark on a treacherous journey to America. She lived in Seattle most of her life and worked for large corporations like Microsoft and T-Mobile. In 2017 when Amy's mother passed, Amy quit her corporate career to write her mother's story. “Snow in Vietnam” was her debut novel published in 2019. Amy is a Vietnam War survivor and a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) warrior. Today Amy is a full-time author. She resides in Oklahoma with her husband and son. When she is not writing, Amy volunteers for a child advocacy center and serves as president of the Oklahoma City Writers Inc. Learn More at https://www.amy-m-le.com/ Malia Ogawa, is a historian and writer, and English teacher living in Tokyo. She's a descendant of Japanese American wartime camp survivors. She dedicates a lot of time to writing about history and promoting education on the Japanese American wartime experience and the experiences of growing up as a mixed-race American woman. Visit her history blog cyclicity.net to learn more. Callum Koike Marshall is a Nisei (second generation) Japanese Brit. He grew up straddling two worlds - the English world and the Japanese world. He currently lives in Tokyo with his girlfriend Malia where he's living out his lifelong dream of living in Japan. Angela Bnscs is a Third Culture Kid who writes for a living. Her international upbringing has inspired a deep interest in individual and collective identities, and the intersection between politics, art, and society. After 27 years of jumping around from Jakarta, London, Singapore, and Paris, she is now attempting to reconnect with her roots in Manila. Please let us know what you think of International Immersion by emailing us at internationalimmersionpodcast@gmail.com or check out our Facebook Page "International Immersion" https://www.facebook.com/International-Immersion-103548421825305 or our Instagram page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/international-immersion/message

Today Amy talks about joy! It's not really a feeling but an absolute choice we can make. Resources: CS Lewis - Surprised by Joy CS Lewis - The Last Battle References: Phil. 3:1, 4:4-5; Matt 25; Ps 16:11; John 3:29, Ps. 119:111; Deut 30:9; I Sam 18:6; Ps 20:5; Gal 5:16-25; Ps 51:12; I Cor 13:12; Heb 12:2; James 1:2; Matt 5:3-12; Col 3:2 Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com http://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Today Amy takes a peek behind the curtain to learn the trick of pivoting from “almost famous” magician to keynote speaker, coach and workshop presenter. You will enjoy hearing Brian Miller tell his very unusual career story.   Brian comes from a family involved with music, math and science.  Those influences brought him, at the end of high school, to a decision to study rock guitar at a very prestigious school. He was delighted when he was accepted there, but shortly thereafter he realized the money spent for that education might never be returned through a career in music.  So as a 17 year-old, he made the sobering decision to enter a local college on a full scholarship as an audio engineering major.   During his freshman year, the music industry nearly collapsed with the advent of Napster and uncontrolled file sharing.  This brought Brian to reconsider his thoughts of continuing his major because a future in audio engineering was beginning to look bleak. He returned then his sophomore year with the intention of studying to be a math teacher.  Although he thought this might be a good fit, it wasn't, and by the time he finished his last undergrad year, he had earned a dual degree in math and philosophy.   What to do with this new degree?  He decided to go directly for a Ph.D in philosophy.  He applied and was accepted to the program he wanted. But Presto Chango! The would-be doctor of philosophy was now going to be a professional magician! What?   Brian had always been interested in magic, and as a kid, he often performed in magic shows. He had continued performing in college and was often tapped to entertain for college events. It was a sideline interest and hobby that occasionally brought in some spending money.  Listen to him explain to Amy how this major reversal on his career path took place.   But how do you become a professional magician?  Can someone really do that?  Brian detailed his process.  He had already developed a website and had business cards printed.  He began working for very little as an entertainer in restaurants ad each time he performed at a table, he handed out one of his business cards.  His earnings were hardly enough to live on, and he went through all his savings in no time.  Luckily his college Director of Student Activities had taken an interest in him, having put him on stage for several events during his undergrad years.  Through him, Brian was introduced to the owner of Neon Entertainment where he signed on. Little by little he began to be hired for more professional gigs.    A second lucky break occurred when he was in the right place at the right time and was hired by Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of the 2 largest casinos in North America.  He became their exclusive magician, and he hadn't been out of college a year yet. Over the following ten years, he became a better magician and “was about as successful as he could be without being famous.”  But in 2015, his career took another turn.   He had been performing at colleges and doing corporate events for some time, and this set him up for his transition from magician to public speaker. He began by giving a few speeches and incorporating a little of his magic in them.   He was somewhat surprised to see how much audiences loved his blended performances.  They lined up to thank him for his insightful presentations afterwards, and this was when the real magic happened.  Brian realized he was having a different kind of impact than he had when he performed solely as a magician. He found this extremely gratifying, enough so that he pursued even more speaking engagements.   At about this time, he was invited to give a TEDx talk.  He was hoping the video might get at least 5000 hits so that he could justify raising his fees a bit.  As it turned out, it received over 3.3 million views!   Why was his speech so successful? Brian listened to the presentations of other magicians and realized they were discussing topics that were generally of real interest only to other magicians.  He found himself thinking about what he could take from his magician's life to share with a general audience that would be of more consequence.  What he arrived at was “perspective taking”.  He explains to us what that is and what a valuable tool it can be for anyone if they learn how to use it properly.  As a magician, he had intuitively used perspective taking all through his life and now he was ready to share his insight through his speaking engagements. Thus, was born his speech, “How to Magically Connect with Anyone”. This speech explains the power of perspective taking and how it can help anyone who cares to use it.   His talks were so well received that at this point he became fully involved with public speaking.  But as his popularity grew, he began to feel inadequately prepared.  How could he be an “expert” without having done any formal research or learning?  He decided to remedy the situation by delving into the psychology behind what he was delivering in his presentations. He explored every avenue he could think of to gather data and proof of his assertions.  After a year or two immersing himself in the topic, he felt more qualified to speak authoritatively about “human connection”. His speaking engagements gradually then became his mainstay, dedicated to promoting the benefits of perspective taking to make meaningful human connections.   What advice does he have to share from his unusual career?  He says don't worry if you don't know what your passion is.  You will find it by putting yourself out there.  Meet new people, try new things. Take risks. Step out of the box. Yes, hard work, talent and persistence are vital, but a measure of luck is also involved. Open yourself up to opportunity.  Who knows what's in the cards for you?   Takeaways:   Risk taking is often rewarding but may also involve a lot of work   People skills can be improved and in turn can improve your life   Staying positive helps you to find and focus on the good in seemingly bad situations   Allow yourself to step outside the box   Networking is a skill that puts you at great advantage, so it pays to learn to network well   Prepare in school as best you can for the road you think you'll take, but don't be afraid to take a detour, as it may be the better road   Contact:   softskillsarehard.com   Podcast-Beyondnetworkingpodcast.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmillermagic/

Today Amy is joined by Alisa Childers -- speaker, author of Another Gospel, host of the Alisa Childers podcast, apologist -- to talk about progressive Christianity and danger it poses to the church today. Resources: The Alisa Childers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alisa-childers-podcast/id1260262855 Another Gospel? book https://www.alisachilders.com/anothergospel, Greg Koukl - The Story of Reality Norman Geisler & Frank Turek - I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist J. Warner Wallace Cold Case Christianity Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com http://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Have you ever struggled to figure out what the Lord's will is? It's a common question for most of us. Today Amy looks at some things scriptures tells us on this practical topic. Resources: What the Bible Says about How to Know God's Will by Wayne Grudem https://www.amazon.com/What-Bible-Says-about-Know/dp/1433569906 References: Romans 8:28; Isaiah 43:7; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Proverbs 9:10; Ephesians 4:30; Matthew 22:37-40; I Thessalonians 4:3; I Thessalonians 5:18; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Jame 1:5 Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com http://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Today Amy is joined by Nate DeCoste, Director of Youth and Kids ministry at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. They dig into the misconceptions of who Jesus of culture is and who the Jesus of the Bible is with a smidge of apologetics thrown in there too. References: I Peter 3:15; Col. 1:15-18; Heb. 1:1-3; John 1:1,14; Is 41-48; Rom. 1:20-23; John 8:1-11; Rom. 8:1 Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com http://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG @atheywomen

A few years after saying she's "preached" multiple times in churches and editing out material decrying homosexuality from one of her books, Bible teacher Beth Moore has announced her departure from the Southern Baptist Convention. And now, her feminist fans are hailing her as an "icon" who continues a "historic movement for gender equality among evangelical women." What impact could Moore's SBC exodus have on the accelerating evangelical downgrade into the unbiblical acceptance of female church leadership and homosexuality? I'll talk it over with Amy Spreeman, founder of Berean Research. That's on Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Let's talk "Quiet Time" or Devos -- whatever your name is for it. Why do we do them and how? Today Amy looks at this important discipline of our Christian walk. References: Mark 1:35; Gen 18:22; Eph 3:14; I Tim 2:8; John 17:1; Gen. 24:26; Matt 26:39; Rom 12:2; Joshua 1:8; Ps 37:4; I Cor 9:27; Gal 6:9; Ps 119:33-40

Proverbs gives us some great practical words about our words and the work that we do. Today Amy does part two in the Proverbs series. References: James 3:2-8, John 17:17, Prov 18:21, Prov 10:19, Prov 13:3, Prov 15:1-2, Prov 15:26, Prov 11:16, Prov 18:13, Prov 21:9, 19, Prov 9:13, Eph 4:29, Prov 31:8, Prov 31:26, Prov 14:23, Prov 6:9-11, Prov 8:17, Ecc 9:10: Col 3:23, Deut 4:9, Prov 16:3

Electric Zoo Cancun sign up - https://plln.io/emmakapotes-EZooCancun In this episode, I’m joined by two incredible shufflers who are literally rave couple goals - Amy Conte and Jake Kerins. Today Amy & Jake share some advice and words of encouragement for anyone out there who’s thinking of starting their shuffling journey. They also chat about how they met and fell in love and what it’s like having a partner who shares the same passions. We’re bringing all the feels and good vibes with todays episode so get excited.

Today Amy looks at the common denominator to the evil we see around us and how we can be encouraged in the days we live in. References: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Eph. 5:16-17, Matt. 10:16, Rom 1:18-27, I Cor 6:9-10, 2 Cor 4, Gen. 1:27, Eph 5:11,13-14, Prov 27:23, Prov 18:1, Eph 6:13-18, Hosea 4:6, Col 1:10, Psalm 73:28 Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG @atheywomen

Today Amy and Michelle Finish covering Season 3 of Heartland! What did you think of this season? Please consider supporting our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Amy https://twitter.com/itsAmyCraig Amy https://www.youtube.com/c/itsAmyCraig Michelle Benson https://twitter.com/michelleRbenson For our interview with Amber Marshall https://youtu.be/oVwFxLR77sU For our interview with Heartland writer Heather Conkie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duhatDBNHjg For our interview with Jessica Amlee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ZGwN-0iDU For more from the Hallmarkies Podcast: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hallmarkiespod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HallmarkiesPodcast ITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Merchandise: teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com Or call +1 (801) 855-6407 Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Amy chats with Brooke Meador -- Worship leader & Communications Director at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship-- on being single and the BLESSING that it is. References: Psalm 84:11; Ephesians 2:10; I Corinthians 7; Ephesians 1:4

Today Amy interviews David “Rev” Ciancio. This quick-paced episode is going to introduce you to a man who so far has gone from a motivated college radio station manager to a restaurant marketing guru and media influencer with 650,000 Instagram followers. Pay attention to how his ability to evaluate himself honestly has taken him far. His passion and energy will inspire you to get up and get going with your own career ASAP. “Rev” as he's known, went to Michigan State University and majored in communication and media studies as well as telecommunications and sociology. To make his parents happy he earned his degree, but his real desire was to be a DJ. He found a job at Michigan State's East Lansing radio station and by the time he finished school, he was the station manager. He loved music so in 1996 after graduating, he began to work for another local Michigan station. He only stayed there four weeks realizing that working weekend nights for little pay was not what he wanted in a career. He still enjoyed an appetite for the music business, so he found a job on the east coast promoting records for college radio stations. Eventually this led to interesting and fun employment with rock bands. He promoted and managed many of them over a period of 9 years or so, and was successful. Eventually he co-owned an agency with some like-minded friends. Over this period, he learned the recipe for steering bands to success. He tells Amy that successful talent learns and understands the business component of the music industry. After this long stretch of time, Rev made a decision. He knew he was not providing value at the level he wanted to since he could not always teach talent the concepts that were necessary for them to absorb in order to be successful. After some introspection, he realized it was time for another career pivot. All along his career journey, Rev had kept his hands in several different businesses. He and some friends from the music business shared ownership in a New York establishment, and after shuttering the music promotion and management agency, he decided to invest more time in the bar venture. Another side gig he had going was a very popular blog he wrote about great hamburgers and where to find them. His blog, “Burger Conquest,” was one of the top 3 on the topic internationally. At the urging of friends, his wheels started turning. How could he utilize the skills and experience from his previous years as a music promoter to promote his bar and food interests? Rev explains how he brought it all together. He found his many friends in the music business were delighted to patronize a bar that happily welcomed musicians and their supporters after performances. The place also hosted record release parties, and other music related events because of Rev's close ties. Unfortunately, they closed after 6 years, but not without Rev consuming quite a few lessons to carry forward. Most importantly, he realized how skilled he was at marketing and branding. Learning this about himself changed the direction of his career because he realized he could apply his marketing talent to businesses other than his own bar. In the future, he would spend his time focusing on bars and restaurants, helping with brand awareness, acquisition and retention in marketing location-based hospitality. Rev also explains the genesis of his current consulting busines. He was working as the Chief Marketing Officer of Single Platform, a software company when Trip Advisor bought out Single Platform. Initially Rev thought this might be a great thing for him because Trip Advisor was huge in comparison to Single Platform. Unfortunately in the shake up, Trip Advisor dismissed 60% of the senior staff at Single Platform and Rev was among the newly unemployed. Here again the occupationally agile David Ciancio reflexively pivoted. This was February of 2020, and he recalls the day's events vividly to Amy. It was on that same day that he landed some a client as a hospitality marketing consultant, providing support for awareness, acquisition and retention for restaurants and software providers. This consultancy became the seed of his new and present business. His latest venture was nurtured during the early months of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Thousands of restaurants have been tested during these challenging times. Those which have managed thus far to survive have specific problems to grapple with, and Rev is there with help and support. One major tool he has developed is a 4 week course for restaurant owners to give them solid strategies for surviving the current uncharted Covid waters. Rev provides he insight on where the restaurant industry will go from here. Whatever happens to the future of the restaurant industry, count on David “Rev” Ciancio to be fully engaged. His passion for food and the establishments that serve it drive him every day. His career story is a testament to how finding and embracing your passion can propel your career forward even through an unforeseen future. Grab a snack and have a listen! Topics in this episode: The importance of honest self-evaluation How to take calculated chances Why networking should be ongoing If you treat your work as a hobby, it will pay like a hobby Don't linger; know when to move on Links: yeahmanagement.com Instagram: @Fun with Fries; @RevCiancio https://www.linkedin.com/in/revciancio/

What's the deal with shame? Seems to be a popular topic today but what does the Bible say about our shame? Today Amy looks at what this "buzzword" means in both a modern context and it's original context through the filter of scripture. References: Ephesians 4:14; Genesis 3:10; Romans 8:1-6; James 5:16; Hebrews 12:2; Psalm 51; Romans 1:16; I John 2:28

Today Amy and Michelle are covering Episodes 13,14, & 15 of Season 3! What did you think of these 3 episodes? Please consider supporting our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Amy https://twitter.com/itsAmyCraig Amy https://www.youtube.com/c/itsAmyCraig Michelle Benson https://twitter.com/michelleRbenson For our interview with Amber Marshall https://youtu.be/oVwFxLR77sU For our interview with Heartland writer Heather Conkie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duhatDBNHjg For our interview with Jessica Amlee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ZGwN-0iDU For more from the Hallmarkies Podcast: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hallmarkiespod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HallmarkiesPodcast ITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Merchandise: teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com Or call +1 (801) 855-6407 Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://youtube.com/user/smiling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Amy is joined by senior pastor, Brett Meador, to talk about Women's Ministry at Athey Creek, as well as the importance of following the instruction of the Word. References: Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 2:-15; Judges 4 & 5; Genesis 1:26; Galatians 3:28; 1 Peter 2:4-6; 1 John 1; Matthew 22:21; 1 Corinthians 6:12

Today Amy and Michelle are covering Episodes 7, 8, & 9 of Season 3! What did you think of these 3 episodes? Please consider supporting our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Amy https://twitter.com/itsAmyCraig Amy https://www.youtube.com/c/itsAmyCraig Michelle Benson https://twitter.com/michelleRbenson For our interview with Amber Marshall https://youtu.be/oVwFxLR77sU For our interview with Heartland writer Heather Conkie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duhatDBNHjg For our interview with Jessica Amlee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ZGwN-0iDU For more from the Hallmarkies Podcast: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hallmarkiespod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Hallamrkies Podcast ITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Merchandise: teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com Or call +1 (801) 855-6407 Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://youtube.com/user/smilingldsgirl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Depression, anxiety, season in the valley -- Elijah would call it his time under the broom tree. Today Amy looks at I Kings 18 and 19 and the fiery prophet, Elijah. The Word is always our source of strength in every season. References: I Kings 17, 18, 19; Exodus 15:2; I Timothy 1:12; Psalm 43:5

Psalm 119 is all about the Word of God. This is such a key chapter of scripture. Today Amy sits down with Patty Araujo to talk about Psalm 119.

Today Amy sits down with Mary Anne Hardy to discuss the relatively new area of Patient Advocacy. Mary Anne details her journey through a variety of health care roles which, over time, prepared her to begin a patient advocacy business.   Mary Anne attended Oberlin College in Ohio. She majored in chemistry with the intention of becoming a doctor. Although she received an A.B., her grades were not strong enough to warrant moving on to medical school, so she made the decision to take two more years of classes to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Her first job as a nurse was working in a hospital unit dedicated to patients suffering from postpartum depression and other pregnancy related problems. Following that, she worked in adolescent medicine for a short time before taking a position helping women with high-risk pregnancies. These early experiences helped her decide to focus her career on preventive medicine as she saw that patients could greatly benefit if they received earlier intervention. After doing some serious research, Mary Anne chose to study for a Master's in Public Health. She enrolled in the highly regarded Public Health Program at Johns Hopkins University where she completed her degree. Shortly after, she and her husband made a move to New Jersey.   She began a search for a new position. Using word of mouth, she let her contacts know she was looking for something in the public health field. In discussing her history with her new doctor, she mentioned she was looking for a position suited to her skills. Her doctor suggested she should call someone she knew at the New Jersey Health Department about a new position there that might be of interest to her. She landed the job, and it was as a Community Coordinator for a Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Program. Again, she had a great learning experience, but after a year, she and her husband returned to the Washington, D.C. area.   This time Mary Anne would find a position as a nurse-consultant for a health information service. This was an early version of what would later become known as “patient advocacy”.  Working in this position provided her with an introduction to what patient advocacy was all about. Mary Anne found that she had missed working with people one-on-one and this position gave her the opportunity to return to that gratifying role. She was highly successful in assisting her patients navigate through their difficult decisions. She often expedited red tape and helped with difficult communications. She wanted her patients to understand all aspects of their case as fully as possible so they could make sound decisions. The job also gave Mary Anne a look into corporate culture. She was able to observe and learn about the business of health advocacy.   After 7 or 8 years, the company's business model changed, and Mary Anne moved on to work with the Lupus Foundation as a health educator. The patients she worked with there often had rare and/or complicated diagnoses. These cases presented Mary Anne with more difficult challenges and tested her ability to really assist with problematic casework. Again, she learned a lot from her work and her focus on her career continued to sharpen. But as often happens with working mothers, it was that time when Mary Anne felt the need to stay home with her children, and she did so for 11 years.  Returning to work after her time at home found her involved with the FDA and reviewing/ evaluating medical devices. In this position, she helped patients who had problems learning to use their particular device. Sometimes they had questions and sometimes there were malfunctions. Mary Anne was able to assist the patient and also give accurate feedback to the FDA about issues her patients encountered. She enjoyed once more working with individuals and advocating for them. Mary Anne was now at a point of much experience. She knew she wanted to pivot into a business all her own where she helped individuals navigate the often confusing and circuitous route to confident medical decision making that many people could not do alone. She wanted to build her own patient advocacy practice and she wanted to take all she had learned in her career to provide the best services possible.   Mary Anne describes to Amy the many steps she has taken to build such a business, and the many services she performs to help her clients. From attending doctors' appointments to working with her clients and their families virtually, Mary Anne describes how the many services she provides help her clients to benefit fully from the healthcare provisions available to them. For many listeners, patient advocacy may be a health-related field they were previously unaware of. For others, it will be a lesson on how to prepare meticulously to open a business as a service provider. Either way, listening to the career journey of Mary Anne Hardy might very well provide you with some inspiration for your own career planning.   Topics in this episode:   The importance of “putting away” your work at night   How to use a variety of methods such as meditation to destress   How relocating often can be disruptive but it also offers opportunities The value of networking and media exposure   Evaluating if you are cut out to work for yourself   How to be flexible when building a business during a pandemic    Links: www.montgomeryhealthadvocates.com  As They Became Seniors, They Started Businesses for Them - The New York Times (nytimes.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannehardy/

Today Amy and Rachel are back talking the not so great final week of holiday offerings and just to have something nice to say THE 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS VOTE For the Hallmarkies Podcast Awards 2020: http://tiny.cc/HPA2020 For all of our 2020 Christmas Season coverage https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUDPiNh1iRkqE_Eny9P99zDe For all of our interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUA_0JZ2r5fxhTRE_-RChCj Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com call +1 (801) 855-6407 Check out the merch store and get our #hashtag shirts! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliate Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/smilingldsgirl Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirl Follow Amy: http://www.twitter.com/itsamycraig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pod train is stopping at Inspiration Station once again this week. My guest is Amy Margolis, a listener who reached out to me after my conversation with Krista Alderdice in Episode 17. Krista had interviewed Amy and her husband David for her Blue Collar Runners site, because they are the epitome of everyday people doing extra cool things in running - a concept I can obviously get behind!Amy and David are triathletes, ultrarunners, vanlifers…. There are so many things that make their stories unique and interesting. But what I love above all about my conversation with Amy is that it all comes back to community, every time. Amy was never athletic, and hadn’t been taking very good care of herself as she turned 30. She felt stuck in a bad marriage, and felt herself spiraling downward toward a place she knew deep down she didn’t want to land. But then she got herself over to her local YMCA. And if her story from that point on doesn’t light a fire under your butt for the new year, I’m not sure anything will….There’s an old saying, ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’, and Amy’s story is this aphorism in action.Amy leaves us with a ton of inspiration to end 2020. As she says, let’s just be happy to be out there. Let’s take an extra moment every day to feel gratitude about what we CAN do, whom we CAN see and spend time with, and how we ARE able to move our body. Let’s celebrate all of the opportunity we have, rather than focus on our lack. The light is at the end of the tunnel…. We may or may not be getting close, but it IS there and we WILL reach it.You can follow Amy's adventures in running, tri, and vanlife on Instagram, @David_Amy_Mira. You can also check out Amy and David’s YouTube channel here, and make sure to watch Amy’s amazing 2020 ‘Boston Marathon’! (You’ll probably agree with me that Boylston street looks like it could use a repave…..)Wishing you all a safe and happy new year - make sure you find a little time to get outdoors and get some fresh air before you start getting a little wild!Some links to rock you into the new year:Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyAmerica’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride (Lake Tahoe)Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (Seattle, WA)John Wayne Trail (renamed Palouse to Cascades Trail)Unbound Gravel Race (Emporia, KS)What is boondocking?Hyland’sTailwind NutritionArrowhead 135Laura Siebert of 180 Health (GGW Episode 21; recommending the SheWee)XOSKIN socksSuperfeet insoles

Today Amy and Rachel recap tons of 2020 Christmas movies including everything from a terrible royal movie to demented killer toy flick. Let us know what you think! For all of our 2020 Christmas Season coverage https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUDPiNh1iRkqE_Eny9P99zDe For all of our interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUA_0JZ2r5fxhTRE_-RChCj Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com call +1 (801) 855-6407 Check out the merch store and get our #hashtag shirts! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliate Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/smilingldsgirl Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirl Follow Amy: http://www.twitter.com/itsamycraig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by actress and stunt performer Amy Johnston. Amy is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and has quickly left her mark on Hollywood. From stunt doubling actresses on major films such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Deadpool, to becoming a leading lady in her own right Amy stands out in a male dominated industry. Today Amy shares stories from set, how she got involved in the world of motion capture; and the importance of self care while training. Her work ethic is clear, but Amy also has an ease and confidence when talking about her work, an impressive balance most actors could stand to improve on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whats-my-frame/support

Anyone else wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep? How can we redeem those sleepless minutes or hours? Today Amy looks at the BEST way to spend that time. References: I Peter 5:7, Psalm 119:62, Deut. 7:9, I Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 119:68, Nahum 1:7, Mark 10:18; Job 36:5; Deut. 3:24; Psalm 62:7; John 14:27; Phil 4:7; Isaiah 26:3

It's Election Day! Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Phil 4:6). Today Amy looks at who's really in charge and how we can be encouraged in these days. References: Daniel 4:25-35; Romans 9:15-23; Psalm 29:10-11; 2 Kings 22:2; Psalm 119:59; Psalm 51:4; I Timothy 6:13-16 Resources: One Divine Moment: The Asbury Revival

Today Amy speaks to Niki Spears, a motivational speaker. Niki began her career in education by teaching in a Head Start program. She worked in education for over thirty years and left her job as a school principal four years ago to support schools in creating and sustaining positive culture.  Niki is the Co-Creator of PositiveKidsToday and Culture Cre8ion. She has written two books---The Beauty Underneath the Struggle: Creating Your Bus Story and a new children's book titled The Hand Hug. Niki believes that if we support children and adults in embracing a positive mindset they will live a life filled with joy, love, and peace. Amy and Niki talk about Niki's pivot from working as a teacher and then a principal to supporting schools in creating a positive culture.  She will also talk about her recent transition to writing and motivational speaking. Niki offers advice to those struggling to find their career happiness. Topics in this episode: How to pivot in your career The importance of staying positive How skills can be transferred There are many things you can do with one interest An easy way to tell if you love your job Links: https://www.nikispears.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Hand-Hug-Baelor-Books/dp/B08DSYRZFD/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=niki+spears&qid=1603722268&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Underneath-Struggle-Creating-Story/dp/B08GPW4B64/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=niki+spears&qid=1603722285&sr=8-1

Today Amy is joined by Judy Slaughter, the Director of Counseling and Discipleship at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. Judy shares what's on her heart for women today.

Today Amy talks with The Rev. Jess Cook, Program and Communications Manager for More Light Presbyterians (mlp.org). More Light's mission has always been to empower and equip individuals and congregations to live into their welcome for LGBTQIA+ people. A graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary here in Richmond, Rev. Cook reflects on their call to pastoral ministry. Amy and Jess discuss this coming Sunday's scripture from Numbers, a story of five sisters who dare to ask, "Why?"Join us on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship at youtube.com/fpcrichmondMore Light Virtual Pulpit Supply details can be found here: https://mlp.org/virtual-pulpit-supply/More information about Side by Side can be found here: https://www.sidebysideva.org/Non-Binary Gender Identities Fact Sheet

Today Amy gives us the opportunity to sit down with her and Deian McBryde for a fun often surprising chat. Deian is an expert in making transitions. Not only has he made a number of career-altering transitions himself, but he has, throughout his many jobs, helped others make their own transitions successfully. Listen as Amy discusses with Deian his unique and fascinating life journey. As a child, Deian wanted to be many different things, but after watching the Carol Burnett Show on TV one evening with his mother, he told her that he really wanted to be a dancer. After high school, he headed off for a 4-year stint in the US Air Force. There he found himself involved with logistics and some historical work. These skills would come in handy later on in life, but they didn't translate very well into the civilian work world beyond his military time. After many unsuccessful applications, he landed a job as a typist at a health and life insurance company just to make ends meet. He didn't remain a typist for too long because he was able to work his way up in the company. Deian eventually chose to move to New York City to see what life had in store for him there. He decided he'd try for work in music as a singer. He began singing and booking gigs, all while meeting new people and networking broadly. To supplement meager earnings from his vocal career, he found positions with nonprofits, advocacy groups, and cultural projects. He knitted together a busy and fulfilling life with interesting people and travel. As time went on, though, in New York, he longed for a predictable income and the gig-to-gig existence began to wear. As these thoughts were taking form, a family event took place in his home state of New Mexico and he needed to return. His 15 years in New York City had come to a close, but another transition was about to take place. In New Mexico he found a new role as an organizational-behavioral consultant. He also owned his own yoga studio and worked as a salesperson at Apple, eventually leading a training team of 37 people. It was at this juncture and at the age of 50 that he determined it was time to return to school. He had attended college classes off and on over the years but never completed a bachelor's degree. He thus took his transcripts to the University of New Mexico to be evaluated. He was told he had enough credits to be classified as a senior, so he enrolled and finished his degree shortly thereafter. Next on his agenda was a master's degree. He thought that he would study counseling and he would continue helping people make their own life transitions. This was not to be. A friend encouraged him to attend law school. After much convincing, Deian took the LSAT and, sure enough, at age 51, he began law school. Today, Deian McBryde has his own legal firm. He finds his work to be the most fulfilling and enjoyable he has yet experienced. He sees primarily custody and divorce cases and, in this role, he finds meaning in helping individuals move safely and successfully from one life stage to another. Today he shares with Amy some of the truths he's discovered along his way.   Topics in this episode: How age and the experience it brings can work in your favor in unexpected ways How to view your career on a continuum even though on the surface, each job may seem unrelated If you are doing things that interest you, there will be a thread that strings everything together Why you should apply the “funnel” theory when choosing what direction to take when deciding on your next step How success is not always planned for and how to be okay with that How to attack every job, even menial ones, with enthusiasm and energy Remember, you can never get enough good advice Links: www.mcbrydelaw.com

The infamous Proverbs 31 woman. Today Amy is joined by Becca Frost to talk about this passage -- the beauty, the challenge and the joy of striving to be a woman who fears the Lord. References: Proverbs 31; James 3:16-17; Colossians 3:23; Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 2:5

Thank goodness we don't struggle with idolatry in 2020, or do we? Today Amy looks at the self-love culture and the sneaky way idolatry presents itself today. References: Isaiah 45:20, Isaiah 44:9-18, Colossians 3:5, Ephesians 5:5, Philippians 2:3-4, Luke 9:23, Galatians 5:24, I Corinthians 10;31, Romans 5:8, Matthew 22:37, 39, II Corinthians 10:5, Proverbs 16:3

Being a mom is work but the Word encourages us to not grow weary. Today Amy looks at obedience and our charge as moms to train up our kids to obey parents but ultimately, the Lord. References: 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Leviticus 10:1-3, 1 Samuel 2:12, 22-25, I Samuel 3:13, Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 27:22, Proverbs 29:17, Provers 29:15, Hebrews 12:11, Ephesians 5:15-16 Resources: https://atheycreek.com/search?q=parenting

Today Amy speaks with realtors Jeff Kagan and Joel Pascua who are both life and business partners. The two own a growing, successful real estate agency currently operating primarily in the New Jersey and New York areas, but they are aggressively expanding. Was this thriving enterprise the result of years of planning to create a reputable agency with so many clients? Not at all! A series of life events like so many of us experience brought them to the place they enjoy so much now. Jeff Kagan wanted to be a veterinarian when he was younger. But by the time he reached college, he chose a major in Communication Arts. Jeff earned an M.A. in Communication Arts and found a position in program scheduling at HBO. Over the next 23 years, he advanced through a variety of positions. He thought he would spend his career at the TV giant, but that was not to be. During a reorganization there, he suddenly found his position had been eliminated. Jeff began searching for another communications position, hoping to build on his lengthy resume. During a period of 3 or 4 months of job hunting and serious thought though, he regrouped. Listen to him describe to Amy how he did an amazing pivot that led to a rewarding second career. Joel Pascua is a creative man. His earliest thoughts were about pursuing art in some way. As school years went by, he found he also loved math and science. He eventually took a nursing degree followed by an M.S. in Nursing, Community Health & Preventive Medicine. Though he loved working in the emergency room, after he earned his graduate degree, he moved into hospital administration. He, too, felt his career was on a solid track and he foresaw a predictable future. He tells Amy how Jeff's situation impacted upon his own career and their home relationship. Joel shares how he has managed to find career satisfaction in an area that he had never previously considered. This episode is chockful of good advice that listeners will find very useful and relatable. Both Jeff and Joel are highly motivated and have great “people” skills. They discuss how they cultivate both clients and good employees by expanding upon their social natures. They talk about working together and how Joel still keeps one foot in nursing, allowing him to have a dual career. They stress the importance of being honest and trustworthy and hiring like-minded individuals. They also expand upon how that philosophy positively impacts their clientele. In all, these two will let you in on their success secret-courage and confidence. They will inspire you to take those next steps forward if the unexpected happens. You will come away with how you should see yourself as multidimensional and capable.   Topics in this episode: Transitioning from the corporate culture to owning a smaller business Minding your finances to allow you freedom to recreate yourself if and when the situation arises How trust, open mindedness and organizational skills play a big part in striking out on your own Some tips for staying positive during a career change How a hobby or pastime helps keep you centered and focused on your new career path   Links: www.kpedgestone.com

Our emotions! They can be an asset or our worst enemy sometimes. Today Amy looks at the pitfalls of allowing our emotions and what makes us happy take the lead. References: Galations 5:22-26; Psalm 1:1-2; Matthew 5:2-11; Leviticus 11:44; I Peter 1:14-15; I Thessalonians 4:3; I Peter 1:2 Resources: The Alisa Childers podcast; alisachilders.com

Today Amy and Cheryl take the opportunity to check-in with each other and the EnVibe Life community. We have a conversation about what's going on in our community, what's going on in our lives, and what's going on with our businesses. In This Podcast: 02:04 – COVID and the current state of our community (Austin, Texas). 04:11 – Back to School in 2020. 10:19 – Wearing a mask. 14:02 – Business changes during COVID-19. 16:31 – What's going on with Cheryl's studio. 17:06 – How people are currently feeling about and dealing with COVID restrictions? 17:49 – Living with the new normal. 20:46 – Principles of mindfulness, gratitude, and happiness. 22:30 – Feeling stressed out. 23:53 – Meditation as a practice to help during these times. 27:26 – Learning new things as a wellness tool. 30:24 – Writing and journaling. 31:04 – State of EnVibe Life in September 2020. 32:41 – Optimism moving forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/envibelifeconversations/message

Today Amy looks at what the Bible says about Fellowship. Yep we are supposed to do that. We NEED to do that. References: Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:24-25; I Thessalonians 5:11; I Thessalonians 5:14; Colossians 3:16; James 5:16; Galatians 6:2; I Corinthians 12:27; 2 Corinthians 13:11

Today Amy is joined by her husband Chris to talk through an essential for us as believers. For parents or anyone, this is such an important conversation to have. What is the Gospel? Can we give an answer? Can our kids? References: Romans 59:1-2, Romans 5:8, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 14:6, I Peter 3:15

Today Amy has a fascinating conversation with Vivian Chen, founder of Rise, which Chen defines as “a flexible work platform for ambitious women”. This unique online platform is a springboard for motivated women who want to push boundaries and reimagine what they see as their own limits. Rise not only provides an ecosystem of on-demand benefits, but also fosters a sense of community of like-minded independent women. But how did Chen's experiences over the years bring her to this place in her own career? What path did she set out on that led her to create an innovative concept to help women excel in today's new marketplace? Chen began when she armed herself with a first-class business education from The Wharton School. That education readied her to land nearly “every girl's dream job” after college. She worked at L'Oreal with brands such as Garnier and Kiehl's, but after several years in that business, she began to feel an attraction to the West Coast and Silicon Valley where many of her friends had migrated. Would it be possible for her to pivot from the cosmetics world to a tech company there? Without a tech background, she was unable to get her foot in the door. Vivian made the leap and left her job to concentrate on upping her tech game. She took advantage of as many free and affordable courses as she could to give herself a more solid tech background. Doors were easier to open after that as tech employers saw evidence of her commitment. She landed a great position at what she terms a “rocket ship startup” and received invaluable on the job training. After a couple of years though she came to realize that at heart she had always been an entrepreneur. It was time for her to start her own cosmetics company and marry her old and new skills and experience. As she struggled to bankroll her product for market, those multiple skills and broader experience collided rapidly in a very positive way. What others might see as a negative outcome, Vivian analyzed, learned from and used to envision an online presence that today has taken her desire to be an entrepreneur in a satisfying and invigorating new direction. Vivian Chen's enthusiasm is infectious. She models the engaged and excited person everyone wants to be in their middle career years. She is a creative and dynamic entrepreneur and her story will leave you without a doubt that your own career goals are attainable when addressed thoughtfully and fearlessly. Topics in this Episode: How increasing your skillset by taking classes can be valuable to a career change Recognition of the desire to be an entrepreneur and work for yourself How to stay relevant, challenged and excited about your work How to find the positive takeaways in any work experience How to break away from the 9 to 5 world and call your own shots Changing your thinking about temporary work and smaller projects and the concept of portfolio careers Keeping skills sharp to stay on top of the rapidly changing demands created by technology The value of continuing to learn and feed your curiosity Contact information: joinrise.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianmingweichen/ This episode was produced by Ciara Kaiser.

Today Amy looks to the Word to help guide us in what our plans vs. God's plan looks like. References: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 13:5, John 16:33, Ephesians 1:11-14, Revelation 4:11, Numbers 11, Romans 8:18-28, Matthew 11:28-29

Today Amy is joined by Becki Herbert. Becki will be sharing her story of redemption and healing coming from a post-abortive past. Becki leads a Bible Study group called Heart that helps women see the comfort and healing that Jesus has for them. Scripture reference: Concerning guilt: Romans 3:23; 1 John 3:20. Concerning Fear/Anxiety: Psalm 94:19; Psalm 27:1, 14; Hebrews 13:5; 2 Timothy 1:7. God's Forgiveness: 1 John 1:9; Philippians 1:6; Psalm 103:11-12; Isaiah 61:1-3. God's Love: John 3:16; Psalm 103:1-5; Lamentations 3:22-23; 1 John 4:8-9. Trusting God: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 12:2; Isaiah 26:3; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 143:8. God's Redemption: Isaiah 1:18; Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Resources: For information on the Heart study go to http://first-image.org

Today Amy is joined by Kimberly Smith with a powerful story of how regardless of what we have done or what has been done to us our marriage is never beyond the redemptive work of Jesus. References: 2 Chronicles 7:14, I John 5:14, 2 Peter 1:3, Matt 7:14, Prov 4:23-26, John 3:30, Luke 9:23, I Theis 4:7, Hebrews 4:13, Phil 4:8, Ephesians 6:13-18, Joel 2:25 Resources mentioned: Covenant Eyes