Podcasts about uplifts

We talk with Nu Momish founder Gilly Shaw. Her business advocates for, supports and provides resources for new mothers -- whether that means a kind listening ear, or help tackling that mountain of laundry! She recently received a Black Futures Micro Grant from Cllctivly to help grow her business.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the ways in which high-pressure, high-intensity environments lead us into suffering contests that undermine our mental and physical health. My guest this week, Gary Simonds, is a retired neurosurgeon who shares the ups and downs of his educational and career journey. We also explore practices we can all use to increase our self-compassion, self-care and overall sense of empowerment. About My GuestGary is a highly experienced neurosurgeon, former head of an academic neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He is a Professor, and teaches regularly at, the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.Gary was a biochemistry major at Dartmouth College. He went on to medical school at Rutgers and Neurosurgery residency and medical research fellowship at Walter Reed. He also holds a master's degree in Health Care Delivery Science from Dartmouth.Gary has written and spoken widely on the subjects of neuroscience, medical school admissions, humanism, medical socioeconomics, medical ethics, burnout, personal wellness, spirituality, death and dying, and the interface between science and religion. Known for his compassion and sense of humor, he also writes fiction and is an accomplished and entertaining storyteller.Born in New Jersey, Gary has lived in New Jersey; England; Washington D.C.; Denver; Danville, Pennsylvania; and Roanoke, Virginia. He currently lives in the beautiful town of Black Mountain, North Carolina. ~Connect with Gary:Website: https://garyrsimonds.com~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/coachingJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

Hannah Storm and the NFL Live crew of Dan Orlovsky, Jeff Darlington and Mike Tannanbaum discuss the Dallas Cowboys coming from behind to outlast the Seattle Seahawks to stay undefeated at home. They also dive into previews of the Eagles/Niners, Texans/Broncos and Dolphins/Commanders for Week 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who knew Andrew Malcolm is a Swiftie? We discuss his VIP column praising the pop superstar for her hard work and integrity, The same cannot be said for the New York Times and the rest of the mainstream media in covering the war Hamas started with Israel.

What do you do when your life is collapsing all around you and you can't talk yourself off the couch for a year? You discover art journaling, of course! In this episode Leslie Ackman walks us through how discovering the effortless magic of art journaling put her back on her feet and set her on a course to help many other people, even burly Wounded Warriors. We talk about how she got started, what her process looks like and how it can open huge doors for you, too. Tune in to feel aligned, inspired, uplifted and encouraged! To learn more about Leslie's April 2024 retreat and to check out lots of mini workshops go to SacredFeatherSoulJournaling.com. To learn more about Leslie's mentor Melody Ross (I'm a fan too!) go here. And if you'd like to get deep in your own process, clean up what's holding you back and dive into your true awesomeness, you can work with me! I offer BodyTalk and transformational coaching, each designed to bring you back to your own true center.

In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts sind Jonas & Jona von Uplifts zu Gast, sowie deren Kunde und Stammgast im Podcast Felix von Bergmensch. Wir reden darüber, wie die beiden Felix dabei geholfen haben Bergmensch nochmal auf ein anderes Level zu katapultieren und zeigen echte Beispiele aus der Praxis anstatt nur allgemeine Tipps zu geben. Viel Spaß bei dieser spannenden Folge! Die Jungs von Uplifts: https://uplifts.de/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jona-eisenberger-401aa2169 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonaskaeppeler/ Hier geht es zu Bergmensch: https://bergmensch.store/ Zur Webinar Anmeldung: https://www.berend-heins.de/weihnachten __________ Mache den ersten Schritt uns buche dir ein kostenloses Analysegespräch: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin Mehr von Berend: ► Homepage: https://www.berend-heins.de ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berend-heins-onlineshop-ecommerce-ecom-shop/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berend.heins ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@berendheins ► Newsletter: https://www.berend-heins.de/newsletter Beim Aufbau unseres eigenen 7-stelligen Onlineshops haben wir viele Fehler gemacht und jeden einzelnen davon teuer selbst bezahlt. Heute haben wir die Erfahrungswerte und Daten von 150+ Onlineshops. Mit unserer umsetzungsorientierten E-Commerce Beratung helfen wir Startups, etablierten Unternehmen und Marketing-Teams dabei, eine erfolgreiche Marke aufzubauen, neue Umsatzrekorde zu erreichen und profitabel zu wachsen. Das zeichnet uns aus: ✅ Echte Praxiserfahrung ✅ Individuelle Beratung statt Massenabfertigung ✅ Ganzheitliche Expertise + brillante Agenturpartner Unsere Kunden:

Your sensitivity is an extraordinary gift that allows you to tap into your intuition, amplify your vitality, and empowers you to create a beneficial influence on the world. Being a highly sensitive person (an HSP) is a gift that reveals our divinely intuitive natures, amplifies our vibration, and partners our hearts with our minds to uplift the world. This episode's guest is Medium, Author, Intuitive Coach, and Spirit-Guided Musician Heidi Connolly, who is known as the Celestial Professor, Purveyor of Down-to-Earth Spirituality for Everyday Life, and this very enlightening episode is for everyone who knows an HSP, who loves an HSP, who wants to understand an HSP, or feels lost in their own high sensitivity!Heidi's newest book, Elevating Your HSPness: How to Live a High-Frequency Life That Amplifies Your Vibration, Celebrates Your Sensitivities, and Uplifts the World, holds the key to understanding the true meaning of sensitivity. In this illuminating discussion, Heidi reveals how sensitivity is not a curse but a profound blessing that unveils our divinely intuitive natures. She shares her personal experiences as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). identifies four superpowers of the highly sensitive person, and encourages us to embrace our sensitivities as a transformative journey that enriches our lives and makes a positive impact in the world. Don't miss this captivating episode that will expand your perception of sensitivity and awaken you to your own divinely intuitive nature.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Heidi's transformation and rebirth after the loss of her husband Randy.What inspired Heidi to become a life coach for high sensitives and those grieving deceased loved ones?How each of us can identify if we are a high-sensitive?The four superpowers of the highly sensitive person.How to live a high-frequency life that elevates our vibration.The ways highly sensitive people partner the heart with the mind to uplift the world.SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS NANCY:What are the common myths that center around high sensitivity?What is a “high-sensitive, and how can each of us determine if we are a “high-sensitive?”What is your guidance for the HSP when it comes to reeling in the superpower called psychic tentacles?What does the superpower known as the Intuitive Guidance System help to transform for an HSP?

Sphinx Virtuosi – Songs for Our Times (Deutsche Grammophon) New Classical Tracks - Andre Dowell, Sphinx Virtuosi by “My role with the organization as the chief of artist engagement is to really understand the talent that is out there and to be able to recruit the musicians who perform with the Sphinx Virtuosi,” Andre Dowell says. “Community engagement, in terms of how they are engaging their community, not just the youth, but also their audiences and educating them about our mission, which is transforming life through the power of diversity in the arts.”For the past 15 years, Dowell has watched the Sphinx Organization evolve as it strives for and achieves that mission. One way in which it's doing that is with a professional, self-conducted touring ensemble of 18 members made up of freelance musicians and professors at universities. That ensemble is Sphinx Virtuosi, which has just released its debut recording, Songs for Our Times.“Over the past couple of years, we've had the great opportunity to have our programs be comprised solely of musicians who are Black or Latino. Because of that, we really wanted to have an album out that represented not only the Sphinx Organization, but the Sphinx Virtuosi. One thing that you'll find with our debut album is that every composer is a composer of color.”Why is this title, Songs for Our Times, so significant?“Songs for Our Times really digs into composers that we've worked with in the past, celebrating artists and composers who have paved the way. We talk about Florence Price, for example. We talk about Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman, Carlos Simon, and we have a great arrangement of Beethoven's Bridgetower by Rubén Rengel. Songs for Our Times goes into the past, the rich history of the Sphinx organization, and explores how that intertwines with the composers of today.The album opens with Global Warming, by Michael Abels, who won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Music. Can you talk about the history of this piece and why it fits in so well with this debut recording?“This piece really inspired us to feature Michael Abels as a composer. This piece just captures so perfectly what it means to be in this world today and going through COVID-19 and the pandemic. And what you'll find on the CD is George Floyd in the aftermath of that, in terms of what it means to reflect in this world today.” Watch on YouTubeThere's an unusual time signature in the piece by Ricardo Hertz. It's called Sisyphus in the Big City. Why do we have this 25/16 time signature?“It is great. And if you listen to the music enough, you'll be able to understand and feel the rhythmic structure of it. We have the great opportunity to play this piece in Brazil with Ricardo himself. It's something that requires a lot of communication in terms of being able to play that type of time signatures while also keeping the groove.”Valerie Coleman's two-movement piece, Tracing Visions, is on this recording, and each of the movements is so powerful. Would you share the story behind them?“The first movement we talk about Emmett Till and other victims of domestic violence or terrorism, if you will. It's a remembrance of those times. And it ends with the second movement, which means power and is a celebration of where we have come in our society. And she takes this motif and really expands it to uplift the work that has been done, and that we continue to do, and the fight that we continue to have in our society.” Listen on YouTubeTo hear the rest of my conversation, click on the extended interview above, or download the extended podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.ResourcesSphinx Virtuosi – Songs for Our Times (Amazon)Sphinx Virtuosi – Songs for Our Times (Deutsche Grammophon)Sphinx Virtuosi (official site)

Robert Arnio, Ph.D., reflects on his legacy as a psychologist, mental health advocate, teacher, pioneer and recent South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee.

Known for singing roles in operas that demand his particular Bel Canto voice and leading projects that uplift music by African American composers, tenor Lawrence Brownlee is conscious of how the work of Black singers in the past have helped him succeed in his career, and he intends to do the same for upcoming young singers. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg explains how one win can uplift many falls.

Trinity University Press established Tinta Books imprint to focus on Mexican American culture, history, and foreign affairs. Publisher Tom Payton and editor-at-large Yvette Benavides discuss the idea behind the impress, its first release of books, and its efforts to diversity the publishing industry.

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Immigration status based on marital relationships often creates barriers for a victim and survivor of domestic violence to address the abuse. Yet there are rights and resources available for individuals in those situations and many opportunities to advocate for policies focused on immigration reform. In this episode, we hear about Maitri's immigration assistance program observing its 12 years in existence and important lessons learnt throughout the process. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org] #MaitriBayArea #ImmigrationProgram #Survivors #AssistanceProgram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message

Greg Hedgepeth is president and CEO of Substantial Media LLC, a Black-owned and operated online subscription-based platform that promotes the "substantial lifestyle" as a way to inspire and uplift its Black audience. Better News recently published a report written by Hedgepeth about Substantial Magazine's journey to sustainable revenue and growth through partnerships and highly selective content for targeted audiences. Read the full report here. Hedgepeth discusses Substantial Media's mission and the strategies it uses to grow its audience among the Black community with Better News podcast host Michael O'Connell.  The Better News podcast is a partnership between It's All Journalism and the American Press Institute to a) showcase innovative/experimental ideas that emerge from the Knight-Lenfest Local News Transformation Fund and b) share replicable strategies and tactics that benefit the news industry as a whole. Sign up for the Better News newsletter to receive news about the latest resources, case studies, and insights. For more news about the It's All Journalism podcast and future episodes of Better News, sign up for the weekly IAJ newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanti Bhavan is a non-profit organization in India that provides high-quality education and holistic support to children from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds. With a mission to break the cycle of poverty through education, Shanti Bhavan offers a nurturing and empowering environment for its students, equipping them with the tools they need to succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Through its comprehensive programs, Shanti Bhavan is creating a brighter future for these children and their families and helping to build a more just and equitable society for all.In 1997, an Indian American businessman had a bold notion for combating generational poverty and established a unique school in India to make it a reality. Shanti Bhavan is the focus of a new Netflix documentary titled Daughters of Destiny.Shanti Bhavan accepts only the poorest pupils, those from households earning less than $2 per day; 95 percent of its students are Dalit. They begin attending the school when they are four years old and continue until they graduate from high school, receiving a greater education than they could have had in their poor, rural areas and living in a stable atmosphere meant to help them develop.HOW TO CONTACT SHANTI BHAVANInstagram: shanti_bhavanWebsite: https://www.shantibhavanchildren.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShantiBhavanHOW YOU CAN HELPSponsor a child: https://www.shantibhavanchildren.org/sponsorship/Donate: https://www.shantibhavanchildren.org/donate/FOLLOW ME

Sam Gordon is the founder of property buyer's agency, Australian Property Scout. His business helps clients secure the best possible deals available, whether they're on or off the market. As one of the most successful property investors in Australia, Gordon loves to impart wisdom he has learnt along his journey. In this episode he takes us to the beach where he came across a unique property that was begging for a renovation. As always, Gordon heeded the call, but found himself in the midst of a half-completed addition that just didn't add up. The great value was irresistible, however, and the property received a valuation that blew him out of the water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Gordon is the founder of property buyer's agency, Australian Property Scout. His business helps clients secure the best possible deals available, whether they're on or off the market. As one of the most successful property investors in Australia, Gordon loves to impart wisdom he has learnt along his journey. In this episode he takes us to the beach where he came across a unique property that was begging for a renovation. As always, Gordon heeded the call, but found himself in the midst of a half-completed addition that just didn't add up. The great value was irresistible, however, and the property received a valuation that blew him out of the water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The singer, guitarist, and songwriter Ruthie Foster recently released her ninth studio album, called Healing Time, and it is a rich musical stew with flavors from gospel, soul, folk, and of course, the blues. Growing up in Texas, Foster was surrounded by southern blues and gospel, and she also grooves toward  Motown-influenced soul and R&B, as she continues to avoid categorization, despite having earned multiple Blues Awards. “You can't put me in a box, and I think that says a lot about not just who I am, but who we all are,” as she was quoted on Bluegrass Situation. She's also been an enthusiastic collaborator with the Allman Brothers, the Blind Boys of Alabama, pedal steel master Robert Randolph, and others. Ruthie Foster and her longtime bandmates play some of their feel-good and hopeful blues in-studio.   Set list: "Healing Time", "Feels Like Freedom", "Phenomenal Woman" Watch "Healing Time": Watch "Feels Like Freedom": Watch "Phenomenal Woman":

When he was young, Jesse Setaro of North End Fitness spent many years in the foster care system. With the help of a very special mentor, he was able to rise above poverty, homelessness, and instability to build a happy and successful life. Now, Jesse wants to give back to foster kids in Boston through "Project F", a special gym and mentoring program that would give orphans and foster children a safe place to thrive and grow. Jesse joins Nichole to talk about his plans for the gym and how you can help him get the doors open. PLUS: Several lawmakers on Beacon Hill have filed a bill that, if passed, would allow a process called "natural organic reduction" in Massachusetts, otherwise known as "human composting". Rep. Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster), a main sponsor of the bill, explains the process and why she feels it's important to make it available for Massachusetts residents.

After taking a gunshot to the chest and surviving, then later finding himself incarcerated, Dr. Halim Ali made a new decision – that he was not going to waste his life, he was going to use it to elevate others who were navigating some of the dark tunnels he's been through in his life. This led to founding From the Heart Enterprises, a Denver nonprofit having a tremendous impact on people of all ages. Dr. Ali is a true force for good and I can't wait to share his inspiration - on this episode of making our world better. This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services. If you are interested in how I might be able to bolster your efforts and help your team achieve its goals, I would love to have a conversation with you – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com. You can learn more about Dr. Ali and From the Heart Enterprises:  www.fromtheheartent.com https://www.facebook.com/fromtheheartenterprises https://www.youtube.com/@fromtheheartenterprises2281    

Each year, the "Winter Walk" brings members of the Boston community together to end the stigma surrounding homelessness, amplify the stories of the unhoused, and find solutions to work toward substantive change. Executive Director Ari Barbanell joins Nichole this week to talk about the event, their expansion to western Massachusetts, and how you can get involved. PLUS: Volunteering can be a bit daunting if you've never done it before. Sometimes, you don't even know where to begin! That's where Boston Cares comes in, with connections to hundreds of schools and non-profits that could use your help. Sara Hamilton, Executive Director, talks about the path to volunteering, and we'll also hear from Cecilia Falcao, a long-time volunteer, about her experience.

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In this episode Debbie interviews  Teresa Schaubel the owner of Giftologie. Teresa is a third generation  business owner, connecting people to the things they need is in her blood. From her first business selling fruits and vegetables from her family' garden at age 6, she knew this is what she wanted to do. She now owns a successful trophy and awards business, Custom Image Sales. In 2015 she indulged her creative side and repurposed the materials that were once used for plaques, medals and trophies to create unique cuffs and necklaces with  meaningful messages. Inspired by the world around her, the amazing people she meets and her strong belief that true beauty comes from within. Connect with Teresa   giftologie@gmail.com https://giftologie.ca/ Connect with Debbie  SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/  

Listen in as Sac State alumna and CRISJ affiliate Brenda-Joyce Newman, M.A. talks with Zuri K. Colbert, founder of Community Lead Advocacy Program (CLAP), a Sacramento grass-roots organization formed to address the lack of equity, resources, and representation within marginalized Sacramento communities.

Three years ago, our next guest's company lost a customer which made up 90% of their revenue. As a result, they were immediately forced to figure out how to attract much smaller companies to their electronics recycling business. The answer involved new software and surprisingly, COVID. Mike Switzer interviews Brooks Boland, CEO of MSP Disposal in Columbia, SC.

Media personality Raymond Arroyo of FOX News and EWTN is out with his beautiful Christmas book "The Wise Men Who Found Christmas." In this thrilling, visual adventure capturing the wonder of the Christmas season, New York Times bestselling author Arroyo shares the true, hidden story of the mysterious Magi, who risked everything to discover the truth. Based on new historical evidence, The Wise Men Who Found Christmas is the miraculous, untold tale of three seekers who followed a star and found themselves in the middle of the greatest story ever told. Stunningly illustrated by Diane Le Feyer, this enchanting family keepsake is sure to become part of your Christmas tradition – and a reminder that chasing truth is often the greatest adventure of all. Also on this episode, ARROYO sums up his view of the great American experiment in democracy and where the nation stands today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

Alina Boyte shares her experience from developing social enterprises at the Changemaker Institute, and insight into intellectual property law for social entrepreneurs.Read the full transcript and show notesVisit People Helping PeopleVisit the Changemaker Institue

What happens when a storied journalism brand moves to sharpen its long-standing approach to news? For our second episode, we spoke to Monitor Editor Mark Sappenfield about the Monitor's renewed commitment to focusing on what's universal – and uniting – about the human experience. Hosted by Samantha Laine Perfas.

Since 2012, the Goucher Prison Education Partnership has offered college courses to men and women at two Maryland prisons. Executive Director Eliza Cornejo describes how Goucher stays in touch even after participants leave prison to help them continue their studies or find work. And William Freeman, a graduate, now pursuing a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins University, says signing up for GPEP was a no-brainer, "One, I had the time, and two, there were other individuals who were in close proximity to me that I could witness on any day studying in small groups. And I used to see the level of intent and purpose that they seemed to have with the material and with one another, and I wanted it." Watch Freeman's 2020 Commencement speech here. Information about the Gala 10th Anniversary event Nov. 11 can be found here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Powell is President of Phoenix Commercial Properties, an industry-leading commercial real estate company in Raleigh North Carolina, representing landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in commercial transactions. In this episode, he shares valuable nuggets about how you could succeed as an investor in commercial real estate. [00:01 - 09:13] Stepping Out From His Father's Shadow John credits his father who's an attorney for the building foundation of his business acumen He focused on commercial real estate straight away and started a brokerage   [09:14 - 16:58] Investing in Commercial Real Estate  The things tenants are looking for in a rental property Analysis: The key to finding a good office property   What a good cap rate is and how you can make the most out of your property   [16:59 - 20:30] Keeping The Team Together The importance of team building in strategic planning Unites the team members for the same goal Members' inputs are valued and heard Uplifts the team spirit It's one of the best investment as people is the key to business success   [20:31 - 22:40] Closing Segment Reach out to John!  Links Below Final Words   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Tweetable Quotes:“Where there are losers, oftentimes in a marketplace, another similar position product to be a winner.” - John Powell   “I tell people all the time, this is not my journey, this is our journey. And even though I might be the one dropping the price, I greatly value their input.” - John Powell   Connect with John for real estate investment opportunities! Visit the Phoenix Commercial Properties website now or email him at jpowell@phoenixcommercialnc.com   Connect with me:   I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.     Facebook   LinkedIn   Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on.  Thank you for tuning in!   Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below:     00:00 John Powell: If it is a well-positioned building that has one single tenant with a long-term lease, obviously, the cap rate is probably sub-by. If it's an industrial building, with one tenant or two tenants, 100,000 square feet, 4000 square feet, and their brand new seven or 10-year leases, those buildings that we've traded in a three and a half or so for. So on one hand, the buyer pool is very minimal. But if you have that product type, and if you want to sell it, you will be inundated with opportunities.    00:42 Sam Wilson: Welcome to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Show. Whether you are an active or passive investor, we'll teach you how to scale your real estate investing business into something big.  John Powell has been involved in the commercial real estate landscape for the last 30 years. He's the president of Phoenix Commercial Properties based in Raleigh, North Carolina. John, welcome to the show,     01:04 John Powell: Thank you so much for the opportunity. Good Afternoon.   01:08 Sam Wilson: Hey, good afternoon. Appreciate you coming on. You are living the dream in the state I just left. Man, you live in North Carolina. That's a gorgeous state to be in. John, there are three questions I asked every guest who comes to the show in 90 seconds or less. Can you tell me, where did you start? Where are you now? And how did you get there?   01:27 John Powell: All credit to my father. He was an attorney in Cary. And he earned a small office building when I was growing up. So growing up, I was the janitor, and the landscaper and I had a chance to work on Fit ups every now and again as someone improves the space. While I was in college, he decided to assemble 125 acres out near the Raleigh Durham International Airport credit business park. And before I knew that I was getting my real estate license. And I was learning a lot about development. I was going before a town council meeting to speak at a public hearing or to try to get a site planner freeze, and very quickly took over the marketing of the project. And I was honored enough to create marketing strategies I'd studied in college, around an asset class, I then decided to open up my own real estate firm. And I had that firm for 20 years before joining a larger firm in Raleigh. And then I came over being exactly just started my 16th year. So five years ago, unfortunately, the founder of this storm passed away very unexpectedly. And they asked me to come over and to want to drive the bus. And so it has been a 30-year journey. Plus a lot of childhood education that really has delivered me to where I'm at today.    02:51 Sam Wilson: Man, that's awesome. And you're involved in a business that bet when you were a teenager you'd never see yourself being involved in.   02:58 John Powell: No, not at all. I will say that summers and Christmases oftentimes be at home from college, I might work at my dad's office. And I would see people come in, but I quickly realized that they were representing clients or projects or developments or redevelopment of older type products, you really bring new life to it. And I decided to not really look at the residential sector, I focused on commercial literally from day one.   03:30 Sam Wilson: That's really cool. And that I mean, that's a jump that a lot of people struggle with is going from the residential to commercial and you kind of just got baptized by fire. It sounds like directly into the commercial market.   03:43 John Powell: That is a very accurate statement. Because I had a team of three, I had me, myself and I and I opened up an office and I really just tried to figure it out now I had in-house counsel. And so I relied on my dad a lot. And he was a very sharp attorney. And so again, I'm very thankful for maybe the way that I was able to at least get initially into the business.   04:10 Sam Wilson: Now, what's interesting is that you got in 125-acre project was your dad's project, right?   04:17 John Powell: It was. It was very ambitious. And there were a lot of bumps and bubbles. I still remember one of his first lines, imagine a development loan in today's market at 18% interest. Do remember and I was just getting started into commercial real estate and I was like that, I don't know a whole lot. But this doesn't sound like a good idea. And the smart thing that he did was every dollar he made when he sold a lot or actually handled the market. We sold a lot. He paid off his debt. In my first client, I got a chance to see him never take money out of the project. In essence, he wanted to be debt-free and that is gold when you look at what we all do.   05:05 Sam Wilson: Absolutely. What gave you the idea to go into brokerage versus being on the investment side, kind of like your dad?   05:14 John Powell: I thought that I didn't have $100 million dream. I just had the checkbook, oh my goodness, I could change the world. I've never been that guy. So I really had to work for a living. But I really thought that I had the personality I had local knowledge, and certainly business connections to work, I can help people. And I've always been a quick study. On the same token, I've never been one to know all the answers. I'll be straight up and tell somebody that I might not know it. But I know where to find the solution. And my dad taught me a lot about integrity, and just being a managing word. And, you know, that really has proven very fruitful. And not only in good economic times, but certainly in more difficult times, because it does kind of bring out the true test of a man when your backs against the wall, right?   06:06 Sam Wilson: That's absolutely for sure. What are you guys focusing on right now in your brokerage? Like what? What is your core specialty?   06:15 John Powell: I have say, among our 10 brokers who are in production, we're not a solid firm. So let me first say that we have dear friends who are the nationals. And they're just in that office sector or just in that retail sector. We're a bit more of a generalist if you will, but we also understood the importance of swimming in the pond that you feel comfortable in. I am mainly an industrial guy. I'm also an office guy. Those are probably the two platforms I spend 99% of my time now. We have others here that are more focused on retail, and or investment sales and or land. Instead of the primary sectors office industrial retail and multifamily. We do a little bit of multifamily. But typically, it's more on the land side, representing the seller and representing the buyer in this live selection.   07:08 Sam Wilson: Got it. So tell me this when you look at the market right now, and I know this is every real estate market is local. But where is the greatest opportunity? If somebody came to you and said, John, Hey, man, I got a pile of money. I want to invest it in Raleigh and or its surrounding areas. What do I do with it?   07:28 John Powell: Well, we probably would stay away from the industrial sector and or the flex sector or Rockley, they'd never known a pandemic is going on. That is the most competitive sector we have right now. tremendous demand for that product, yet very low supply. Hence, high price multiple offers hardest as you can imagine, all the guys and girls who we want to support the restaurants, there are various service organizations. They have rebounded, but they are still I'll call it saw said probably the best sector to maybe invest in right now will probably be the retail sector office along the same lines, a lot of the office market because of that work from a home platform that we've all kind of become accustomed to. And again, really kind of an attitude adjustment for all of us. Some office buildings haven't been able to adjust the buildings that have amenities attached to them. So maybe they have an on-site gym, or they have a cafe or they have walking trails, kind of exterior amenities. Those Office projects have really continued to thrive and or certainly Nettie remained stable. The older buildings that maybe haven't been repurposed or the nicer, minus buildings that maybe didn't have that amenity package, have struggled. And so we do have out-of-market investors who are looking at some of our lives. Nice, well-notated office properties that to me offer tremendous offset.  09:03 Sam Wilson: What are people doing with those? I mean, if they are amenity, light, maybe nice product in a good location. What are people doing to make those attractive assets?   09:14 John Powell: Probably the number one thing Sam that they're doing is trying to figure out how can we kind of even the playing field like some of them will add an exterior amenity like a putting green or a not a fire pit but just an outdoor gathering space to where you truly can offer that aspect to the campus. Others have all of a sudden become Yeah, I'm a fan of that food truck. My daughter loves a food truck. And so all of a sudden you have food truck Tuesdays. Oh, rotate that and inspect. We have one landlord that every now and again he has a power issue. He likes ice cream. So the way that he trusted think or reach combat that issue with his tenants is if he ever has kind of an issue that affects the quality of your experience there in that building. You're going to be blessed with some ice cream, probably a Monday or Tuesday the following week. That's hysterical, hysterical.   10:13 Sam Wilson: You say built buildings that are struggling or they're, you know, rapid vacancy? Is it? What would you say struggling? What do you mean by that?   10:23 John Powell: Probably. And it really depends on the sector. But let's say take the office sector, for example, Sam, the urban areas, downtown Raleigh, downtown Durham, downtown Charlotte, the towers have been extremely affected by the work-from-home environment, therefore, and today. Here it is in August, those buildings may be I'm going to teach 60 to 70% full. So there's a tremendous amount of sublease space in those buildings. So as a tenants, you could potentially capture value by taking on a sublease space. On the same token, that building being less than four, all of a sudden, the men and women who are selling coffee and bagels for breakfast, nobody's there to buy that, right? And women who are selling lunch, there's no way to buy that because those who are in those buildings, more than likely have brought their lunch to the office. And so it kind of there's this trickle-down effect for those buildings, the winners have been what we call low-res product, the 23456 story product almost seems to be a mindset of saying that I don't want to run the elevator with you for say 18 floors. On the same token, I can't walk 18 floors to get to the office. Yet, I don't mind walking three, four or five flights of stairs to get to my office. So where there are losers, oftentimes in a marketplace, another similar position product to be a winner. From a tenant rep sign the agreement from a landlord rep sign. Even we're on the third floor of a Class A building. And within our three-building campus here, there's a very little vacancy, we relocated our office on December 1 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, we invested ourselves so to speak. There was a lot of vacancies here in the street, building campus when we came over in the last year and a half. He's been in general almost full, though, definitely emphasizes my point. This area has been one of the benefactors, or people vacating the tunnel.   12:27 Sam Wilson: That's interesting. So you're saying a low rise two to four-floor office building with amenities is really what right now it seems that people are looking for?   12:41 John Powell: You know, we all want the good ingress-egress, we want to mediate parking, and that's on the other. But absolutely, if you have good access to the interstate or any other areas to banking, and retail, and other things that we need just to conduct our lives, these buildings are thriving, I will also say the proactive landlords, the best, the best.  They have now increased their janitorial services, for those that are concerned about the pandemic. And So case in point in our building, we're fortunate we have a day quarter that cleans the restaurants to three, four times a day cleans the lobby twice a day. That is an exception. But yet, it really gives us a comfort level that maybe we didn't demand or maybe we didn't even need it. But yet, now that we have it, we feel very thankful. Because we really, were we just the plant rd? 13:38 Sam Wilson: Yeah, absolutely. I think that's really cool. I mean, it's one of those things. People love to say that, you know, there's no opportunity in office space or you know, paint broad, broad brush, you know, strokes, eight, all right, you know, the office is dead, but you're telling us that it's not. And it's not with a very specific focus. And I like that because I've often thought and I'm not an investor in office, so I don't know anything about Office other than what you're telling me and what I've heard. But it's always nice. Just to hear from someone that knows, man, there is an opportunity, you just have to know where to look for it.   14:13 John Powell: And I don't think that was the type of investment that we want to pursue, whether it's individually or collectively, it is just doing your analysis. If you can kind of go in and visit some of these sites, you'll quickly see those that take care of the exterior, and more than likely they're taking care of the interior. And so if I were to be a buyer, I can take an abandoned building and spend a lot of money to retrofit it or I can maybe take an underserved building and then do more minimal upgrades to kind of maximize that return.   14:44 Sam Wilson: Is there and I know this is an unfair question. So I'm going to ask it anyway. You can tell me it's an unfair question and leave it alone. But is there a cap rate that these are trading in right now that you can say this is the range that your looking at?   15:02  John Powell:That's a big question. And I will say calculate cap rates have been in my 30-year career, they're probably at an all-time low. Sure. Oh, as interest rates are piping up, and we anticipate more interest rate hikes this year, and certainly into 2023, we believe they're going to continue depending on the sector you're in, depending on the product type. Similar his cap rates are roughly mine, that it's right, or they will certainly not move to match the increase in interest rates. Right? If it is a well-positioned building that has one single tenant with a long-term lease, obviously, the cap rate is probably sub-by. If it's an industrial building, with one tenant or two tenants, 100,000 square feet, 4000 square feet, and they're brand new seven or 10-year leases, those buildings that we've traded in a three and a half or so for, wow, it's actually incredible. So on one hand, the buyer pool is very minimal. But if you have that product type, and if you want to sell it, you will be inundated with opportunities. We just did a deal on a large industrial building, we were fortunate to capture a 20-year lease on it. And it, we checked all the boxes. And again, this was kind of the unicorn, this was the leprechaun rotting the unicorn. And those are the deals we try to get. If these investors wanted to sell that building, they could sell it for, you know, three. But there's such a new lease, there's no incentive to do it. And so we've just recommended that just sit on it and enjoy it. And maybe down the road, will be a time to look at recapturing those dollars.     16:59 Sam Wilson: That's really cool. Last question for you here. John, thanks for taking the time to kind of break down where you're seeing opportunities in your market and where you're seeing risks. But you guys do something every October there with your team and you don't just do it once but you do it for entire days. Tell me about the value that brings to your company. And what you guys do?   17:21 John Powell: Oh my goodness, I say one of the things that we just finished commercially as and culture is really the bedrock of who we all are really, the people here at Phoenix, as I refer to them, each of us are an individual ingredient and our recipe for success. But each October we get out of town. And we've gone to North Carolina mountains, we've gone to North Carolina as we've gone into Virginia, and we just get away. And we stay together and we put together we clean together. We do a lot of team-building exercises, we have a lot of fun. But we do a lot of strategic planning on not only where we're at as a company, but we're looking at where we're going really what is the path that we want to take. I tell people all the time, this is not my journey, this is our journey. And even though I might be the one dropping the price, I greatly value their input. And so getting out of town, and just kind of pausing for a few days, and we invest a lot of dollars to accomplish this. But the return on our investment, Sam, it is tremendous. And it really has allowed us to grow closer as individuals so when you team a project with someone, your team and on a project with someone that you truly trust and you value their opinion, as I'm trying to make decisions internally, I have surrounded myself with a core leadership team of three other individuals who I greatly appreciate their opinions, but I lean on them and I greatly respects the time energy and effort that they put into this immunization but get out of town each October it is a blast last year, we went to Wilmington, and we decided that we're going to get back to this year. So that's already booked and we can't wait. 19:10 Sam Wilson: Man that's awesome. I love the idea of you know, I guess as it pertained maybe even to you know, I heard this on the on another interview I did today and he called it pre-site work big developer. So it's kind of your pre-site work, you know, for your team and for your organization. That's just so hard to do. I mean, it's hard to do because it seems like there's always too much to do. And so taking four days off...   19:35 John Powell  It's hard and it really requires commitment and so we do a lot of training while we're there. Oftentimes. In the mornings after breakfast, we will have training until kind of mid-afternoon. Obviously we break for lunch we check emails we checked voicemails were returned calls, but we have never run into a complete conflict. It is amazing. Our customers when we share with them really what we're doing Some of them have begun or truly are looking into how they can implement within their organizations.  20:06 Sam Wilson: I love it. I love it. John, you've given us so much to think about here today. Again, you know, just to rehash it, you know, you've given us an opportunity or showed us how to find opportunity in the office space. You know, you gave us some warning signs on the industrial side of things and guess what to expect on that front. And also just what you guys are doing to build team and culture inside of your organization. Absolutely love it. If our listeners want to get in touch with you and learn more about you what is the best way to do that?   20:31 John Powell: Probably the easiest is our website is phoenixcommercialnc.com. My personal email is my first initial last name. So JPowell@phoenixcommercialnc.com. And we welcome additional conversations certainly with you in the future, but certainly, the listeners that I have enjoyed this today.    20:55 Sam Wilson: Awesome. Thank you, John. We'll make sure we put all that there in the show notes, appreciate you coming on and have a great rest of your day.   21:00 John Powell: Thank you again for the opportunity and blessings to hear the family take care of yourself.   21:04 Sam Wilson: Hey, thanks for listening to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate podcast if you can do me a favor and subscribe and leave us a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Google podcast, whatever platform it is you use to listen, if you can do that for us. That would be a fantastic help to the show. It helps us both attract new listeners as well as rank higher on those directories. So appreciate you listening. Thanks so much and hope to catch you on the next episode.

In this episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan is joined by Kate Bolz, former NewDEAL Leader and Nebraska state senator, and current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for Rural Development in Nebraska. With USDA, it's Kate's role to oversee the Biden-Harris administration's outreach to and partnership with communities across Nebraska. Kate gives us some insights into rural America, from the challenges rural Americans face, the innovations they're responsible for, and the integral role they play in feeding the rest of the country, to the legislation that supports them in their work and their lives. We discuss the administration's historic investments in rural America and what communities in Nebraska need most. Kate fills us in on the impact of the supply chain issues on these communities during COVID and how that led to innovation in agricultural sectors. Tune in to hear all about the energy-efficient innovations led by rural America, as well as Kate's advice for those looking to connect with rural voters.

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Children and teens, now more than ever, are reaching out to get help with their mental health struggles - depression, anxiety, and body image problems, among many others. Nichole talks with Dr. Fatima Watt, Director of Behavioral Health Services at Franciscan Children's, about what teens need from adults in their lives as they try to navigate a mental health crisis. They also talk about the effects of social media on Generation Z, and why younger people are more open about their mental health struggles. Buy Black NB, which connects residents to Black-owned businesses, is staying busy this summer! Founder Justina Perry returns to the show to talk about their upcoming Juneteenth event in New Bedford. She also has an update on the state of small business ownership on the South Coast, and how business owners are recovering after the height of COVID-19.

It's been a week and Karine Jean-Pierre has officially completed her first week as the first Black person and first queer person to be the White House Press Secretary. After six years of fighting, U.S. women's soccer has won the equal pay fight for their sport. It's Friday & I'm recommending the WinHers United Podcast & Summit.    00:00 - Welcome & Intro 01:02 - The NECANN Illinois Cannabis Convention is coming to Chicago on June 10th and 11th. Grab your tickets now at necann.com/illinois 01:45 - Intro Music by Aina Bre'Yon 02:25 - It's been a week and Karine Jean-Pierre has officially completed her first week as the first Black person and first queer person to be the White House Press Secretary 04:10 - After six years of fighting, U.S. women's soccer has won the equal pay fight for their sport 05:55 - It's Friday & I'm recommending the WinHers United Podcast & Summit 07:02 - Anna's Got A Word    Things for you to check out    Support the Queer News Podcast - Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66    Sign the Petition - Secure Brittney Griner's Swift and Safe Return to the U​.​S. https://www.change.org/p/secure-brittney-griner-s-swift-and-safe-return-to-the-u-s   WinHers United Pivots are Powerful Summit  http://bit.ly/WinHers-Guest   About Queer News An intersectional approach to daily news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. 7 minutes a day, 5 days a week.   We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. follow anna deshawn on ig & twitter: @annadeshawn. and if you're interested in advertising with “queer news,” write to us at info@e3radio.fm.

++ TW: addiction, drug dependency, substance abuse ++ As Massachusetts continues to struggle with the opioid crisis, and more people turn to substances to try and get them through the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, there is a group that's focused on being their voice: Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery. For more than 30 years, MOAR has worked to educate the public and bring awareness to addiction, the driving factors, and the paths to recovery. Executive Director Maryanne Frangules joins Nichole to talk about their efforts to connect those in the throes of addiction with recovery coaches and resources to help them transition into long-term recovery. Maryanne also talks about MOAR's policy efforts on Beacon Hill, the power of fighting back against stigma, and why it's critical we keep talking about addiction. Spring is here, and that means it's bunny season! Rabbits are on the mind of the UNH Co-Operative Extension, and they've launched a new “NH Rabbit Reports” website so you can help them try to track down an endangered species in the Granite State. Haley Andreozzi, the Wildlife Outreach Program Manager at the Extension, has details on why the New England cottontail is so important, and how you can keep them in the loop when you spot a bunny hopping down the trail.

This is the first episode of the B-side of Your Highness Podcast, where we go deep about things in a different way. This episode is the a beginner in the trauma series we will be airing on the B-side at the end of every month. It's a limited series featuring the many ways trauma impacts our everyday lives. We also have a Metaphysical Moment featuring Maggie Wilson of the Metaphysical AF podcast. This is Jane Project is a Non-Profit Organization that Sheds Light, Builds Community, and Uplifts the Lives of Women and Non-Binary Trauma Survivors.

Ronja Sakata is a Life and Business Coach, Food Engineer and Queen of Joy. Since launching in 2013, Ronja treats clients to a secret world of joy and energy.With her zest for life and passion to change the world, Ronja has a unique talent for inspiring and educating all those around her, so their business and personal lives may thrive each and every day with ease and grace.Ronja is fluent in Japanese and has an overwhelming passion for Japan after an internship there in 2001. She currently resides in Switzerland with her husband and daughter.Ronja is a Food Engineer with a BA and a Masters from the ETH Zürich where she obtained her Degree in Teaching Higher Education. In 2009, she obtained her Coaching Degree from the Zürich University of Teacher Education (PH Zürich).Discover Morehttps://www.joyismycompass.comhttps://www.instagram.com/joyismycompasshttps://letscreatejoy.podbean.com

After an initial blip, the removal of children by Oranga Tamariki has reduced significantly. Children's minister Kelvin Davis gave the guarantee last September at the release of one of several inquiries sparked by a newborn baby's uplift in Hawke's Bay caught on video and reported widely in 2019. Phil Pennington reports.

In the midst of so much chaos and destruction in Ukraine, the sound of music has the power to bring light to darkness. William Brangham has this look at the voices and melodies uplifting a nation under siege. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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The future is lookin' bright AF this week as the boys sit down with their homie and Josh's teammate Kylie Kaiser, aka @Kylie_UpLifts. With their stunna shades on and absolutely no time for the haters, the trio discusses everything from fat-shaming to fit-shaming, and everything in between. Get your blockers on; it's episode 17 and the haters are outside the club. An online health and fitness coach since 2018, Kylie Kaiser is also the owner of Kylie UpLifts, a company specifically focused on helping women, primarily beginners, get started with their fitness journeys. Kylie also founded her own custom coaching course, The Confident 180 Blueprint, with a goal to help women build confidence from the inside out and assist in all-around lifestyle changes. The course not only runs alongside Kylie's one-on-one coaching, but now runs on its own as a group course as well. Today's convo gets into everything from: HATERS — someone's always going to have something negative to say no matter what Unintentional haters in your life, people who bring you down whether they realize it or not People projecting and how working hard to improve yourself may cause those who feel like they “can't do” the same to feel uncomfortable or invalidated Those closest to you can sometimes be holding you back Lack of understanding that comes with living a different lifestyle Not depending on external validation, never going to be perfect to everyone Setting hard boundaries that are conducive to your lifestyle with those closest to you Criticism coming from people assuming you'll be critical of their life choices Importance of not pushing what you're doing on to others Not complaining, people who don't understand what you're doing won't support you if it sounds like it makes you miserable Setting clear expectations — your goals should be important to those around you “No.” is an answer in itself, stop giving excuses for why People who are actively trying to be haters Flipping the script when people come for you Being aware of language and how you say things Links From The Show: www.kylieuplifts.com The Confident 180 Blue Print Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money. This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life. How to contact us @travishawkesmedia @joshlevinefitness @Kylie_UpLifts

Are you needing an uplift? A simple uplift is the type of thing that is available, I believe, to anyone anywhere. Simple says that it doesn't have to be Big. It doesn't have to be complicated. All the conditions don't have to be perfect. And it can still be savored and give us a pleasurable boost.

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Mindful Divine Podcast, Hosted by Shana BianchiEp.3 Energetic Space Cleansing// About The Episode:This episode highlights how living, loving, creating, and working in a positive, clear space energetically brings with it a high vibrational energy that is free of negativity and full of mindful, abundant shifts. Creating a sacred space attracts opportunities to maintain a sanctuary for yourself and your family and supports the flow “Chi” or life force energy to move through the space. We'll learn how ancient ceremonies inform modern rituals to perform miraculous healing benefits, and I'll outline 7 easy to apply techniques to spiritually smudge your space to set the right vibes, especially important during times of uncertainty and change.// Introduction:The space we are in collects space within.I recently heard that the poet Maya Angelou used to say something similar about her house. If she heard a prejudiced or negative word from a guest, she would escort them to the door. She would say, “Words are things. They are absorbed by the walls and the furniture and the food, and they can toxify the environment. My house is a Healing house”, she had said, “folks come here to experience positive energy and joy.” Maya has been many things for me, and her inspiration and words and thought-provoking statements will linger in my life even now that she has since passed. She couldn't be more on the nose though with the energy in a house. Now, more than ever, we are finding the significance of the space we're in. We're dwelling in our dwellings more than ever before in our lifetimes. Energetic space cleaning and clearing routines are an important part of how we live and interact with our space, and by doing so, you will be able to keep positivity flowing, and hope growing, even in uncertain times.// Method to Manifesting 101:10 super simple cleansing modes that I use in and on my home, and also on second-hand clothing, jewelry, crystals and more. You can utilize any cleansing technique that resonates with you, just remember they work best with intention and with prayer. Positivity breeds positivity.MOONLIGHT: Preferably during the FULL MOON, place your object under the moon and ask that the moonlight cleanse the energy.SUNLIGHT: Same as moonlight, let your object soak up the sun, and ask for the light energy to cleanse your piece.SEA SALT: Place sea salt around your object and ask that all of the negative energy absorb into the salt.EARTH: Bury your object into the dirt (or flower pot) – just make sure to put a marker where you put them. This one can help a lot with jewelry too.SACRED BREATH: Call on your higher self, guides and guardians and blow away the negativity off the object (like blowing out your birthday candle).COOL WATER: Wash the object with cool water and sea salt, but make certain the points of the object are facing down the drain to run the negative energy right down the sink. Not everything can be washed, so make sure this is okay to be cleansed this way. I have friends who have used this technique with clothing with regular water or rose water.VISUALIZE: Hold or touch your object and visualize it being cleansed by your god, your guides and angels, or whoever you look to as a higher power.CRYSTALS: You can place crystals on or around the objects to help cleanse. Selenite, Blue Kyanite, Citrine, Snowflake Obsidian, and Black Tourmaline are some of my favorites and can absorb negative energy. Just make sure to smudge or rinse off the crystals with sea salt water afterwards.ESSENTIAL OILS: I absolutely love essential oils, and feel like I learn something new about them every day. You can easily make sprays with essential oils, and water. I've been told you can also add a pinch of sea salt, and even crush up some crystals with it. Simply use your own intuition and positive intention when creating… and if you're like, “I don't have time for all this DIY stuff, my friend Jess has an amazing company, Little Shop of Oils and you can buy direct and support a local who handmakes everything to perfection-- This shop also has amazing sage bundles to buy here. You can spray yourself, your room, or the object you're clearing. A few of my favorites are:Rose – because It helps to raise the vibration of the energy.Peppermint – it Uplifts and calms energy.Basil – which is a protective oil.Cypress – Grounds and protects.Lavender – Is a great neutralizer and helps relax.Frankincense – Cleanses the aura of a person and objects.Sage – Clears the negative energy and neutralizes.Palo Santo – also known as holy wood – helps to protect, cleanse, and remove negative energy.Cinnamon – Relaxes tense energy.And Cedarwood – Connects us to angels and allows them to help us cleanse.And last but certainly not least, SMUDGING: which, if you don't know, is the ritual of burning plant resins and herbs in a shell or a clay bowl while intentions and prayers are called forth. For centuries, Native American and Indigenous cultures have practiced smudging rituals to clear away negative energy, to invite in peace and harmony for individuals or environments. The smoke from the herbs and the plant resins are fanned using a feather or a hand, and directed like a spiritual cleansing bath surrounding the person or the space.I've had a lot of friends over the years ask me how to do a proper smudge ceremony, so I also wanted to go a bit more in depth on this one with7 Simple Smudging Steps:1. Gather Materials: Dried white sage, abalone shell, a candle and lighter. Other optional items you can have would be essential oil spray, a smoky quartz, black tourmaline crystal, and a feather. Choose a central location in your home to place your items. You can think of this space as a temporary protective altar that will support you with the process.A quick meaning behind these elements: Well, Smudging sage is an earth-based practice that connects us to the elements both around us and within us. The sage connects us to earth. Sage is also called salvia from the Latin word salvare which means to save, rescue, retrieve, safeguard, protect and defend. Abalone shell connects us to water, lighter to the fire element, the smoke of the burning sage to air, and the union of it all to spirit or space.2. Open The Flow:Open as many doors and windows in your home, as you can. Turn on all the lights, and put on some music. Once we begin the ritual of smudging, we want the old, stagnant, negative energy to have a place to go to, outside of the temple of our home and body. I also move things a little if they are blocking a corner or electrical socket because you want to be sure to get those areas. And it's recommended to start the whole process with a clean, tidy home.3. Will It Out:Light your candle, welcome in good energy, and say a prayer. The prayer can be something like, “Into this smoke I release all energies that no longer serve me. I release all negativity that surrounds me and all fears that limit me. Any energy that has entered this space that is not from love and light and not for our highest good, is now sent to the air to be raised to its highest vibration and transmuted into love.” OR you can make up whatever you want to say. No hard and fast rules there. While the basic idea is to release lower frequency energies and replace them with higher frequency energies, having a more personalized intention can be helpful. You might want to think about what you want to feel in your space, how you want it to support you, and any energies associated with specific situations that you may want to have healed and released. This is also a good time to welcome in your higher power, or any deities or angels, guides, gods, or loved ones who have passed to come along with you on the cleaning. The candle will be what you will put your sage over to “light” the sage itself.4. Ignite The Sage:Light the sage, with the flame of the candle. You may need to let it hover a few moments to make sure it gets lit, and then blow it out so the smoke can begin fueling out. Head to your front door. We start at the front door because it is symbolic to our awareness and what we desire to live within us and around us.5. Cleanse Yourself:Really. You should always cleanse thyself first. Pass the smoking sage over your body, around your entire aura. Make sure to lift up each foot and pass the sage underneath. Your aura will thank you. If we want to be of true service, we must always take care of ourselves before extending out to others. So, by cleansing yourself first, you act as a beam of light as you move around our home.6. Sage your space.Take the lit, smoking sage, wafting it and going clockwise from your front door to bring in energy, counterclockwise from your front door to send-out energy.Walk throughout your space with the burning sage gently directing the smoke all around the perimeter, center, ceiling, and floor of each room. Run the smoke around the windows, and on the walls. You can do this by using a feather or just wafting the smoke from the sage out with your hand if you don't have a feather. You'll want to pay close attention to corners where energy can get trapped, electrical sockets, and the plumbing system. Be sure to have your shell or smudge bowl close by to tap off any little pieces of ash that falls off. Take your time in moving from room to room and notice the change in how each area feels as you clear it.*Fun feather fact: I do recommend using a feather to gently direct the smoke around. In native cultures birds are highly revered because of their closeness to Grandfather Creator in the heavens. It is believed the feather possesses the spirit qualities of the bird– to be the breath of life as well as connecting us to the heavens above and mother earth below. Because of the way they are constructed, it is believed that feathers have the ability to comb someone's energy or aura of blockages therefore aiding in the cleansing smoke bath.7. Seal Your Practice.After you finish clearing your space, you will want to welcome in energies of a higher frequency. You can do this by using a flower essence water or essential oil spray, or just verbal is ok too. Do another walkabout around your space. This time, allow your heart to open with appreciation and gratitude for your space and the process. Set anything you had moved earlier back in place and close windows if the air feels clear of smoke or wait a little while if that feels best.Finally, go back to the center of your space where you placed the candle. Take a few moments to give thanks for the assistance you received from Spirit, your guides and the items you used; give thanks for the beauty of your space and the support and shelter it provides you. Trusting that your intention is manifesting, blow out the candle, and seal your practice.As always, thank you for reading along, listening to, sharing, and subscribing, and don't forget to stay Mindful & Divine.x.shanaMindful Divine WebsitePodcast • YouTube • Book • InstagramQuestions? Want to Work Together or Discuss a Future Project? Email shana@mindfuldivine.com

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