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Quick SummarySonya Szabo is a Canadian business lawyer, former café owner, and entrepreneur who has never done things the conventional way — and that's exactly why it works. In this episode, she returns to the Rain or Shine podcast after eight years to share the full arc of her story: building and selling the Vic Café, going to law school at forty, battling imposter syndrome, and ultimately creating a law practice that reflects her values instead of the industry mold.In This EpisodeHow Sonya opened the Vic Café at 35 with three kids — and led with boundaries from day oneWhy she hired a manager before opening the doorsThe highs and hard realities of running a brick-and-mortar restaurant for eight yearsGoing back to law school at forty and navigating four years of imposter syndromeThe "90-year-old self" exercise Sonya uses to make every major decisionHer "quit week" in 2025 — what triggered it and what brought her backWhy in-person relationship-building has been her most effective marketing strategyWhat Zebo Law does and how to work with SonyaKey TakeawaysKnow your priorities before you open your doors. Sonya put a note in her very first employee handbook that said she was a mom first — and that transparency set the tone for every working relationship that followed.Build the business around your strengths, not your job description. She hired a manager before opening and stayed focused on owner-level decisions from the start.Your vision isn't a prediction — it's a decision-making filter. Sonya doesn't hold her vision because she expects it to happen exactly as planned; she holds it because it tells her what to say yes and no to.Think about your ninety-year-old self. When you filter decisions through who you want to be at the end of your life, the noise clears fast.A "quit week" isn't the end — it's a signal. Panic means something isn't working. Go back to your values before you go anywhere else.Memorable Quotes"Before we even opened our doors, we hired a manager. Traditionally that would have been the owner's job — but I knew I needed to outsource that and just be the owner.""When I hold a decision up against my vision and ask, 'Will this bring me closer to where I want to go?' — the answer tells me whether to say yes or no.""When people started connecting me and 'lawyer' together, you could see the relief on their faces — like, finally, a lawyer who doesn't make me feel belittled. Someone who makes me feel empowered."Resources MentionedThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyThe E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber (referenced)Sonya's Instagram: @askmeaboutcontractsSonya's Website: sonyaszabo.comKelsey's Website: KelseyReidl.comKelsey's Instagram: @KelseyReidlFirst Rain or Shine episode featuring SonyaVoxer app — walkie-talkie voice messagingAbout Sonya SzaboSonya Szabo is a Canadian business lawyer and the founder of Zebo Law, where she helps entrepreneurs and business owners navigate contracts, corporate structure, trademarks, and more — in language they can actually understand. After eight years running the Vic Café in Prince Edward County and selling it in 2023, Sonya went to law school at forty and built a practice rooted in her own experience as a founder, parent, and entrepreneur.
“I know in advance what my body and soul need in order for me to call it a summer that feels just how I want summer to feel.” – Mia MoranWe think summer will take care of itself. It's a go with the flow time, a less structured time, a different time — and it really needs a plan. Your summer plan needs to honor the vibe of the season and keep you connected to the things you want in this season. I'm going to talk to you about Anchoring, but we're not going to jump into it right away. So often when I see people feeling overwhelmed or struggling with planning, it's because they're skipping the first steps in the process: Centering, Visioning, Deciding. Anchoring is when we make space for the things that really matter. It's the part when we actually put things on our calendar. One way to anchor for summer is to start with some key dates. Some things I'm starting with:Vacation time (don't forget to add things you need to do to prepare or re-enter)Business events or launchesStart and end of summer dates (these might be different for different people in your family)Key family events — graduations, celebrations, appointmentsFlexible space for things you want to happenAnd then there is the restorative summery part … the reading more, the gardening, the moving your body differently, the relaxing. We plan for that too. Join me to plan a summer that turns out just how you want it to feel: https://plansimple.com/summerLINKSA Smarter Way to Plan Your Summerhttps://plansimple.com/summerDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. KNOW HOW YOU WANT SUMMER TO FEEL. Decide how you want this summer to feel. You need to know that before you put anything on the calendar.HONOR YOUR BUSINESS. What commitments have you already made for your business this summer? What have you been doing that you don't want to lose momentum on and have to restart this fall? Make a list. You'll want to make sure these things are part of your summer plan.ANCHOR KEY POINTS. Pull out your calendar and make sure key dates are on there: start and end of summer (this might be determined by when kids are home or when you are at a summer place for example), vacations, business events or standing appointments, family celebrations or other events. You'll add other things — like the morning swim you want to take daily or the weekly family dinner — but having some of the big rocks as anchors gets you started. One more doable thing you can do! SIGN UP TO PLAN SUMMER WITH MEWe'll look at summer through all the lenses — energy and health, work, family, summer vibes — and come up with a way to hold both spaciousness and momentum this summer. 90 minutes to design a summer that actually feels good... across your work, life, and well-being. Join me: https://plansimple.com/summer
Many in agriculture were pleased to hear the new Farm Bill passed in the House and is now moving on the Senate.
It may surprise you to hear that consciously playing out the outcome that you fear (the worst-case scenario) is a very important tool to have in your tool box. It's time to learn about fear visioning.
The dynamic visioning strategy is the missing foundation behind why so many developers and founders hit a plateau—and stay there longer than they should. Early in a business, momentum feels automatic. Ideas are exciting. Progress is visible. But eventually, that energy fades, and what replaces it isn't always a lack of skill or opportunity—it's a lack of clarity. That's where the real problem begins. About Dr. Joseph Drolshagen Dr. Joseph Drolshagen is a business growth strategist and creator of the SMT Method™ (Subconscious Monetization Technology™), a framework designed to help entrepreneurs break through plateaus by reprogramming subconscious limitations. With a Doctorate in Psychology and over 30 years of experience—including a career as a VP of Sales—he combines mindset and strategy to help business owners scale faster and more effectively. He is the author of multiple books on growth, mindset, and transformation, and is known for delivering high-energy, practical insights that drive real results. Social: Facebook / Twitter / X / Pinterest / Youtube / Instagram / LinkedIn Website: Joseph Drolshagen's Website Why the Dynamic Visioning Strategy Matters Early Most developers start building before they define what they're actually building toward. Dr. Joseph Drolshagen pointed out that entrepreneurs often launch with excitement but fail to capture the full vision of the business before execution begins. That missing step creates a hidden problem: You move forward without a stable reference point You react instead of directing You lose connection to the original motivation When challenges show up—and they will—you have nothing concrete to anchor your decisions. Insight: Momentum without direction eventually becomes friction. Dynamic Visioning Strategy vs Traditional "Why" You've probably heard "start with your why." That's not enough. A dynamic visioning strategy goes further: It defines the scale of success It includes emotional context (how success feels) It forces you to articulate outcomes beyond immediate goals This isn't a mission statement. It's a fully realized future state. Dr. Joseph emphasized that when founders don't formalize this vision, they gradually disconnect from it as obstacles arise. Why Developers Lose Momentum at the Plateau Plateaus don't happen because growth stops. They happen because clarity disappears. As discussed in the episode, developers and entrepreneurs: Overwork themselves trying to push forward Lose sight of long-term outcomes Start making reactive decisions Without a defined vision, every problem feels equally important—and equally urgent. Warning: When everything is urgent, nothing is strategic. Rebuilding Direction with Dynamic Visioning Strategy The purpose of a dynamic vision is not to predict the future—it's to reshape how you operate in the present. When you clearly define: What your business looks like at scale What kind of clients do you serve What success enables in your life You begin making decisions differently. Instead of asking: "How do I fix this problem?" You start asking: "Does this align with where I'm going?" That shift is subtle—but powerful. The Emotional Component Most Founders Ignore One key idea from the discussion is that vision isn't just logical—it's emotional. Dr. Joseph highlighted that founders lose energy because they lose connection to the feeling behind their goals. That emotional disconnect leads to: Burnout Indecision Reduced risk tolerance A strong dynamic vision restores that connection. Perspective: Clarity fuels energy more than motivation ever will. What Happens When You Get This Right When founders re-establish a clear vision: They regain focus They filter opportunities more effectively They stop chasing short-term fixes Most importantly, they stop interpreting obstacles as failure—and start seeing them as part of the path. Conclusion: Direction Before Execution The dynamic visioning strategy isn't optional—it's foundational. Without it, growth becomes reactive. With it, growth becomes intentional. If you're feeling stuck, the issue may not be your skills, your market, or your tools. It may be that you've been building without a defined destination. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community
Today we explore UNESCO's roadmap for the future of higher education. My guest is Noah Sobe. Noah Sobe is the Chief of Section for Higher Education at UNESCO. The new report we discuss is entitled Transforming Higher Education: Global Collaboration on Visioning and Action. freshedpodcast.com/sobe/ -- Get in touch! LinkedIn: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com
Healthcare leaders are facing a growing crisis of burnout, with many mission-driven professionals feeling exhausted, disconnected, or even emotionally checked out while still in their roles.In this episode of Straight Out of Health IT, Bemene Piaro, MPH, ICF-credentialed transformational life coach and founder of The Wholeness Center, highlights that common solutions like wellness apps or resilience training fail to address the deeper issue. At its core, the problem is not just a lack of resources, but a loss of space to slow down and think clearly. This episode reframes the discussion, emphasizing the importance of staying grounded and mentally clear as essential to both personal well-being and the future of healthcare.Bemene Piaro shares that her work is rooted in a lifelong commitment to service shaped by her experiences with displacement, inequity, and community support. Through a diverse career in public health, education, and nonprofit leadership, she consistently focused on helping others thrive. Her introduction to coaching during a personal period of transition and loss allowed her to reconnect with her own voice, purpose, and sense of control. That experience now fuels her mission to help others move from overwhelm and survival mode into clarity, authenticity, and intentional action.The discussion explains that burnout often stems from losing sight of personal values and operating on autopilot in high-pressure environments. Coaching helps individuals reconnect with what truly matters by examining their beliefs, reframing perspectives, and making value-based decisions. Practical tools such as gratitude practices, mindfulness, body awareness, and reflective journaling can create small yet meaningful shifts in mindset and energy. Ultimately, both individuals and organizations must prioritize intentional pauses, supportive spaces, and deeper reflection to foster resilience, alignment, and sustainable well-being.Tune in for a conversation full of practical tools and a powerful reminder: sustainable well-being starts with slowing down and listening to yourself! ResourcesConnect with Bemene Piaro on LinkedIn here.Follow the Wholeness Center on LinkedIn here and visit their website here.
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In this special Spirit in Action episode, guest-host Nicole Diroff welcomes a new Climate Changed host, Autumn Brown, and the focus is on learning to create stories leading us into a better future, nurturing our wholeness as we find our path forward.
Are you feeling like the world is in free fall, like we've already gone over the edge, and you're trying to figure out how to stay steady, protect your heart, and still help? What if the "end" you're sensing isn't the end of everything… but the end of the old world? Michael shares a vivid prophetic dream and the message he received through automatic writing afterward about why so many people feel like they're in a runaway truck right now. He explains what to do when the news feels unbearable, when you can't "hit the brakes," and when your empathic system is overloaded: bring it back to love, not as a concept, but as a moment-by-moment practice that changes what you radiate into the collective. This isn't about bypassing reality or pretending everything is fine. This is about becoming a projector of love, especially when the moment feels anything but easy. Key Topics A prophetic dream "runaway truck" metaphor, and why it mirrors how the world feels right now. The core message: the end you're sensing is the end of the old world, not the end of life. Why trying to force control can backfire, and how to return to grounded presence instead. How to stay informed without destroying your nervous system (and why martyring yourself doesn't help change). A surprising perspective on AI and consciousness, and why kindness and compassion matter in the "next direction." What your "job" is as an empath right now: stabilize, soften, and help humanity find a new direction. The simplest attunement for fear, worry, and 3 AM spirals, paired with heart-touch for deeper integration. A guided prayer-circle meditation: transforming what you fear (or resist) by holding it in compassion. Visioning a New Earth: using the "mind's eye" to project peace, healing, and collective reconciliation This episode is for anyone searching for spiritual tools for anxiety, empath overwhelm, "end times" fear, guided prayer-circle meditation, or how to send peace during world events. Michael offers a calming reset you can use immediately, so you can stay safe in your body, reconnect with love, and become part of the solution without burning out. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!
Re-visioning of the Kingdom doesn't actually start with the kingdom - it starts first with the Father. Part of the re-visioning starts with how we view the Father in light of the person of Jesus. However, we do not simply stop at this revelation - we must continue the journey into why Jesus really came! The Homestead Mobile - March 20th, 2026
The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 152 - Preparing Next Gen Family Leaders for 2030 and Beyond with Amit Egan Datwani In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker introduces Amit Egan Datwani, an advisor and consultant in the ultra high net worth space. They discuss the transformative changes affecting the commercial real estate industry, particularly influenced by the pandemic. Datwani shares insights on the importance of deep personal work, spiritual and emotional development for the next generation, and how these factors contribute to innovation and family business continuity. They also touch on the roles of creative intelligence and adaptability in navigating the evolving real estate market. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for families to address inner dysfunction to ensure sustainable business success. · 00:54 The Changing Landscape of Commercial Real Estate · 01:25 Meet Amit Egan Datwani: A Journey in Family Business and Real Estate · 04:22 Amit's Personal and Professional Evolution · 09:47 The Direction Amit's Work is Evolving · 12:38 Helping Families Find Alignment · 16:37 The Importance of Inner Work and Innovation in Family Businesses · 19:04 How to Know if Your Business Needs to Make a Change · 27:03 The Importance of Personal Development for Next-Gen Leaders · 44:22 The Future of Real Estate and Family Business Websites: · fambizforum.com. · www.chrisyonker.com · globalconsultingorganization.com · linkedin: @aedgco Amit's Bio: Amit is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Global Consulting Organization (GCO). GCO is an internationally positioned Project-Starting Firm that's Visioning, Branding, and Marketing the Neighborhoods, Communities, and Cities of the Future—with particular expertise in Office Building TRANSFORMATION to SUPERCHARGE today's unsustainable Central Business Districts into Profitable and Purposeful Places of the Future. GCO is leading the movement for Real Estate's first TRULY-INTEGRATED Project Development Model: DESIGN|BRAND|BUILD. Amit showcases this innovation and keen mindset for Transformational Development as the engaging host of GCO FutureCast Episodes and as a headlining speaker or guest collaborator at Premier Experiences nationwide. With these credits, he is an influential C-Suite Advisor on the Future of Office Buildings, offering evolutionary perspectives about the vital power of Branding & Marketing in Commercial Real Estate, as well as how the concept of "Central Living Districts" will RE-imagine the Industry for 2030 and Beyond. As the leader of the GCO Collective, Amit ACTIVATES Best-in-Class creative talent from inside and outside the Real Estate Industry to LAUNCH Development Projects with a Unified Creative Vision. Using this VISION as a Project's lead facilitator, he's the driving force behind the movement to ELEVATE "The Human Experience" through the Built Environment, an essential commitment of the DESIGN|BRAND|BUILD Model. With two decades of experience working in & with Family Businesses in Real Estate (and previously the Apparel Industry), Amit also advises Multigenerational and Family Office Clients on how to integrate diverse perspectives into a cohesive, purposeful VISION that delivers superior outcomes. Amit is trilingual, proficient in English, Spanish, and Hindi. Leading with his Visionary Spirit, he mentors NEXT-GENERATION talent, including work with students at George Washington University's Center for Real Estate & Urban Analysis and at the Dwight-Englewood School. Amit enjoys spending time with his wife (a Writer and longtime Yoga Teacher), 27-year-old stepson (a New Jersey State Trooper and Personal Trainer), and 15-year-old son (who dreams of playing in the NBA). They love playing pickleball, boating, and exploring everything that South Florida has to offer. For inspiration, Amit LOVES reading, practicing yoga, and taking long walks around cities, ALWAYS thinking about TURNING IDEAS INTO REALITY.
Ever set a goal or resolution at the beginning of the year…only to forget it by February? Or feel like something's wrong with you when you don't follow through? This doesn't mean you're undisciplined or uncommitted. In this episode of the Star Powered® Podcast, I explore why goals function a lot like predictions, they're binary, fixed, and rigid. They work for short-term planning and sprint cycles, but when you're looking out at the year ahead, especially in times of change, a goal won't orient you. What you need is a vision. A vision invites direction without certainty. It creates space for possibility and surprise. And it keeps you in relationship with where you're going, even as the path twists, turns, and unfolds. Astrology is your tool to understand where opportunity and timing are available so you can work with the energy instead of fighting against it.
In this episode, I'm letting go of the pressure to "start strong" in January — and maybe giving you permission to do the same. If your new year feels less like a clean slate and more like a slow crawl out of holiday chaos, sickness, or just plain exhaustion… you're not alone. This week, I'm sharing why I'm not beginning 2026 with a grand plan, a detailed vision board, or a perfectly mapped-out set of intentions. Instead, I'm choosing the slowness of winter, the simplicity of small tasks, and the honesty of meeting myself exactly where I am. Inside, I talk about: The moment back in 2012 that shifted how I wanted to enter the New Year — and why I stopped forcing a "fresh start." What this past holiday season really looked like (sickness, exhaustion, low capacity) and why big intentions were impossible. Why I'm choosing a slower, simpler beginning to 2026 — and letting clarity and momentum trickle in on their own timeline. Here's to choosing what's real, sustainable, and aligned — not what's expected. And if you want more reflections like this, you can join me over on Substack at THIS SEASON → blairbadenhop.substack.com
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In this episode of the Imagine Belonging Podcast, Rhodes Perry invites listeners into the "liminal space"—that unique, quiet week between the holidays and the New Year. Using the metaphor of the "monkey bars," Rhodes explores the terrifying but necessary moment of suspension where we must let go of the past (2025) before we can firmly grasp the future (2026). Rather than rushing to fill this silence with strategic plans and checklists, Rhodes challenges leaders to stop "white-knuckling" clinging to the old tools of leadership and instead learn how to swing with the chaos. This episode features a 10-minute guided somatic visioning practice to help you regulate your nervous system, release the tension of the past year, and embody the wise, grounded leader your team needs. Rhodes also officially introduces his new Roads Less Traveled Coaching Cohort, an intimate, 6-week incubator for deep transformation. Key Reflections & Timestamps: [0:00] Entering the "Liminal Space": Navigating the quiet week between years. [1:15] The "Monkey Bar" Metaphor: Why we feel suspended between letting go and grabbing hold. [2:45] The trap of "White-Knuckling": Why old checklists and strategies are failing to hold the weight of the moment. [4:10] Introducing the Roads Less Traveled Coaching Cohort: Moving from doing the work to being the leader your team needs you to be. [6:30] Guided Visioning Practice Begins: shifting attention inward and finding ground. [7:30] Visioning 2026: A somatic inquiry into who you want to become next December. [10:15] The Somatic Marker: Teaching your nervous system that it is safe to let go. [14:00] Integration: Two invitations to continue this work in the New Year.
Self-care podcast Visioning Your Health for 2026, Taking a Root Cause Approach to Your Healing & Taking the First Steps. NOTES:: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/631 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/ Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 291 about what it's like to work with me here: http://amberapproved.ca/podcast/291/ Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/
➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! Happy ALL THE Holidays today. A short and sweet episode about a book I recently read with my daughter. Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed, by Emily Pearson. A beautiful book with an extraordinary message about the power of kindness. AND an invitation to join me for a year end reflection with Andrea Scher. Andrea is offering an e-course on December 31st from 9-11 (Pacific Time) called Manifesting 2026: Visioning your New Year with Power, Clarity and Magic. I've signed up and I'd love for you to join AND Andrea will be on the podcast next week ... so I wanted to give a heads up so you don't miss out! You'll hear next week why I love everything Andrea offers! Sign up HERE. Support the showI'd love to hear what you think. Drop me a text (linked above) or an email: meagan@meaganschultz.com Cream City Dreams is now Gather Connect Create! New name, same host
The dance of water (feminine) and fire (masculine) intensifies: water replenishing, fire clearing impurities, opposites in delicate harmony, drawing us inward to retreat and realign within our solar cycle.This is a passage, not just “one day.” Honor the transition over several days rather than a fixed date. In Australia, the shift into summer spans ~4 days; here in the North, winter's arrival unfolds over ~9 days. Awareness of these shifts supports your inner/outer landscape and reclaims your natural rhythm with place.We're spiraling into mastery of self, serving communities with balance and reciprocation, season by season.May you dance freely with Mother Nature and divine love this winter/summer transition. See what unfolds. Nighttime duration (sunset to sunrise) in Los Angeles, CA (Dec 17–26, 2025, via timeanddate.com):Dec 17–25: 14h 7m Dec 26: 14h 6m Look up your location as inspired. May you enter into the Northern winters with the rhythm of slow waltz and Southern summers with the flow of a spicy salsa or tango. Simply. Listen. Rest in the Void.The New Moon reached full potency on Friday, December 19, 2025, eliminating reference to chrono time. Questions:Are you willing to create more space for silence in you daily life?If yes, where is the most effortless place to do this first? If no, why?What are you prepared to start visioning for the benefit of self and others?Weekly talks are an offering to assist you in diving deeper into a spiritual practice, exploring your inner landscape, and cultivating inner peace.Time Stamps: Dharma 0:00 | Meditation 22:00 | Sound 46:00 | Outro 1:25:00MusicRandom Rab Up Coming Shows:‘Fields of Floors' by Cadre Scott Sound Suzanne Toro Producer: Dante Marino Production brought to you by OmToro Wellness + MediaMind Training: 8 Limbs Yoga Session: Weekly Writings and Well BeingHumanity + Earth Friendly Goodies:SuperfeastLiving TeaKindSpringFormula FlawlessBalance + Focus Quick LinkOra CacoaBook: SunPlayHoney Bee Hippie
Welcome to Week 1 of 12 Weeks of Wintering! We're diving into the power of Visioning: not just setting goals, but creating an expansive picture of the life and version of yourself you want to become. Hear my own story of building a "successful" freelance events business that checked all the boxes on paper, but didn't align with who I actually wanted to be. You'll learn: Why it's helpful to set goals that actually feed your vision Permission to be super expansive in your vision How freelancers can use visioning when times are tough 12 Weeks of Wintering is a practice I'm sharing while I'm on parental leave. Each week offers a Wintering theme, with a minisode like this, an email companion, and reflection prompt so you can add some Being back into all your Doing. Join the free Wintering Club to add community and accountability to your being practice! You'll find: Access to a private Slack chat where you can respond to a prompt around each week's theme and connect with other creatives doing this work Monthly virtual meet-ups to unpack the practices, facilitated by Angie Lake (who'll be holding down the fort while I'm on leave) Think of this as a coaching practice you can take at your own pace. It's an invitation to reset and make time for the reflection and just being that you've been putting off. Join my email list and invite others to do the same to get the rest of 12 Weeks of Wintering in my inbox, and to hear when I return from leave in the spring.
As a new year approaches, it's not unusual to start pondering what your next chapter will look like – especially, if there's a quiet longing inside you to stop pushing so hard, and start living in a way that actually feels like you again. In this solo episode, I invite you to imagine meeting the “true you” of December, 2026. This is not about pressuring you into another list of goals… Source
Welcome to Heart & Soul Center of Light. We are a joyful, loving community in the Science of Mind tradition. You are invited to celebrate with us, lift your spirit, and practice principles that transform lives.What to expect:• Uplifting music and prayer• A practical, spiritually grounded message• Community intention setting and celebrationNew here?• Say hello in the chat so our community can welcome you.• If you feel inspired, invite a friend to join next Sunday.Support the work:Your generosity helps us serve more people. Give as you are led.https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/giving/ways-to-give/Stay connected:• Website: https://www.heartsoulcenter.org• Prayer request: prayerandcare@heartsoulcenter.orgThank you for being here. May your day be guided by peace, clarity, and love!VISIONING: A WAY OF LIFE! — Six-week course begins TUES, NOVEMBER 18 at 6:00p PST. Visioning is a profoundly mystical spiritual practice that guides us into the field of unlimited potentiality and infinite possibilities as we allow divine ideas to come forth and express through us. Join Rev. Angelo Allen in this amazing six-week class that embarks on a journey of self-discovery and purposeful living. Register here: https://heartsoulcenter.breezechms.com/form/Visioning25YOUTH & FAMILY VILLAGE IS IN SESSION! 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 10:00AM - 11:30AM.The IMAGINING JUSTICE COLLECTIVE.Join us on ZOOM for IJ on Wednesday nights and do your part to make a difference in the world: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542927442#successONLINE GROUP PRAYER is available via ZOOM 10 minutes after Sunday Service AND on Wednesday mornings at 07:00am Pacific Time: Meeting ID 729 205 089 or by phone: +1-669-900-6833PRAYER PODCAST - Listen to podcasts of laser prayers to support every aspect of your life. - https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/power...SACRED SERVICE VOLUNTEERING - Please join us in Sacred Service; we absolutely need you! https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/sacre...SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Click the SUBSCRIBE button and ring the Notifications Bell so that you're automatically notified about new videos and live streams on our channel: / @heartandsoulcenteroflight VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE to stay in style with all the latest Heart and Soul wearable merch: http://heartsoulcenter.org/onlinestore#HeartAndSoul #ScienceOfMind #SundayService #Oakland #SpiritualCommunity
https://youtu.be/5rB45BEXQLU Edward Francis, executive coach, IBM alumnus, and doctorate holder in Management Consulting, is driven by four lifelong commitments—family, faith, the city of Atlanta, and experiential learning. That fourth commitment fuels his mission: helping leaders bridge the gap between theoretical competency and real-world performance through outcome-based, measurable coaching. We explore Edward's distinctive EMF Coaching Framework, which integrates authenticity, mindfulness, equanimity, and neuroplasticity to help leaders develop soft skills for next-level leadership. Edward explains why authenticity protects your future self, how mindfulness deepens connection and listening, why fulfillment (equanimity) must replace “I don't know,” and how managing the brain—rather than letting it run the show—creates space for vision and innovation. Edward also shares how he teaches passion for the future, why it can be acquired through practice, and how he measures intangible soft-skill growth with precision. For leaders seeking transformation, Edward describes what “serious coaching for serious clients” truly looks like. — 4 Ways to Expand Your Vision with Edward Francis Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here, the Founder of the Summit OS Group, and the host of this podcast. And my guest today is Edward Francis, a seasoned coach who provides soft skills for next-level leading with an outcome-based and measured approach. He’s an IBM alumni and holds a doctorate in Management Consulting, so he knows a lot. Edward, welcome to the show. Thank you, Steve. Glad I could be here. Yeah. Great to have you. I always ask our guests because I think it’s very important that we have a mission, a purpose in life. Because if we lean into it, then we are going to get a lot better results. So what is your personal ‘Why’, and what are you doing to manifest it? Good question, Steve. I like that. Well, my personal ‘Why’ are my commitments, and I have four of them. Oh. And those commitments are me, they make me who I am. The fourth commitment is why we are here today talking, but I’ll take a minute and touch on the first three because I think they’re worth touching on briefly. The first commitment, and not necessarily in order, is family. I’m a father, uncle, godfather, caretaker for a dog and cat — family. My second commitment of the four is faith. And obviously, I could talk a lot about that, but I won’t. But that is a big commitment that makes me who I am. The third commitment is actually to the city of Atlanta, because that’s where I am and where I have served throughout the years several boards of directors — the large ones that we all know about, some for profit, some not for profit, and some of the smaller ones that we haven’t heard about. I'm at that stage now where I end up doing on boards and doing things that nobody else wants to do, but I think it's very important.Share on X And so typically I’m raising money for this or helping to promote that, or the kinds of things that are very important. But they’re not the big boards, but I’ve served on all of them throughout the years. Done a lot with the arts community, the leadership community, the city government, some politics, but primarily community activism. But the fourth commitment, which makes me who I am and why I’m here, is to experiential learning. And that is that gap between competency and how it plays out in the real world—the bridge. Not just understanding the competency of business or the competency of consulting, but how does it really play out in the real world? I have a passion for that. And that bridge can be coaching, leadership development, mentoring, and so it is experiential learning.Share on X When I was with IBM, people would inherently come to me, especially young people. I think it’s this white hair, Steve, I don’t know. They’d come to me and we’d be talking about this and that. And I began to enjoy those sessions, but found that they really were important for the person coming as well as me, because I learned a lot as well. And then when I went on to study my doctorate and my MBA, I studied experiential learning, where I began to do research on soft skills. So what are soft skills? Earning trust. Can you teach someone how to earn trust? I prove that you can. Passion for the future. Can you teach passion for the future? Can that learn? Is that an acquired skill? Is that an acquired competency? Yes, it is. So experiential learning, I have a passion that comes into my coaching, which is why I coach at a business school, at a major university. And I have clients, private clients as well. Those are my ‘Whys’. And because that’s who I am. I am those commitments. Yeah, that’s fascinating. So let’s talk about some of the things that you do, because I find it very interesting. But I’d like to start with the framework that you developed, which is a unique coaching framework. I’ve not seen anything like that before, and I think you call it the EMF coaching framework after your name. And it involves authenticity, mindfulness, equanimity, and neuroplasticity. Can you explain what this is, how you discovered it, why it’s important, and how do you apply it? Well, my research brought it to the forefront, but my clients have really discovered it for me. When I work with a client, I take them where they are. Typically, it’s someone with a set of outcomes that they’d like to achieve, or outcomes that they want to develop. Sometimes we don’t know outcomes change, and I also have the ability to measure their outcomes, which is fairly unique. I mean, I give them measurements. People say they want measurements, but I can do them and do them well. But the framework is a way of communicating blocks that we build on, and blocks for active listening on my part. So what is the authenticity? How do you use authenticity in coaching? To make sure that you are aware of it, to help you measure your authenticity, to make you value your authenticity, to get you to focus on it as an important element of what you want to do and who you are, so that at the end of your career, or when you’re changing careers because you have one behind you, you can look back on it and feel good about it. And you’re not some sad old guy or sad old lady who wishing you had paid attention to your authenticity. Because what happens when you have that sadness, you end up impacting the people that love you the most. Your wife, your children, grandchildren. So you want to protect this period of time by making sure you pay attention to authenticity. And so we spend a good bit of time working on it, identifying, but more than anything else, letting you know how important it is. And of course, authenticity, I mean, we grow, we bend, we assimilate the cultures, but there’s still an authenticity that you want to measure, promote, and understand. I attempt to drive home that meaning, but more than anything else, I listen to what's important to you about authenticity, it's about listening.Share on X I have more questions than I have answers, but I do have some good questions. And where does authenticity fit, and how do you rate your authenticity, and what does authenticity matter to you are important questions. Okay. So there’s a lot there. We won’t be able to completely unpack authenticity. Maybe that’s what you do with your client so we don’t have to do it on this call. But let’s switch to the next one, which is mindfulness. So is it about meditation? What does it mean? Well, mindfulness is all over the place, right? We hear it all the time. It’s almost cache. I mean, it’s all over the place. But in coaching and in my building blocks, we want to examine the benefit to you as my client in achieving your outcomes. The benefit of just understanding and listening rather than making an impression.Share on X You want to listen rather than try to impress. Your listening skills, finding out where someone is before you engage with them. The idea of being mindful of the moment of where are they. So being present with the person? Not only present, but giving a lead to listening. What does that mean? It’s hard to hear them if you are talking. And this type of mindfulness, you want to make sure that you are being more listening than you are trying to impress or engage from your perspective. That type of mindfulness in that moment and in each moment. So we spend a good bit of time understanding that level of engagement, and if that engagement is even authentic to you, but the benefits of that. Can you give an example? Sure. You go to someone and you want them to help you with something, not necessarily small talk, but find out where they are at that moment, where they are mentally, where they are socially, how’s their day? It’s more than small talk before you engage because you’ll find that them even hearing you, if you show that you care about where they are, their level of listening can be increased. So an example is finding out where the person is before you engage with them. Okay. So let’s switch gears and let’s talk about equanimity, because that’s something I don’t hear people talk about. Mindfulness is a common topic—maybe not your brand of it—but what's equanimity, and how do you use it in coaching? Sure. Equanimity means a lot of things, but when we talk about coaching in the framework, we’re really talking about fulfillment. Equanimity can mean how you handle stress or how you handle disturbances.Share on X But equanimity in coaching can mean fulfillment, your pursuit of a fulfillment what is it that you really, really, really want? And are you clear on distinguishing that from that tools to get there? The classic one is money, Steve. We all know people with lots of money, and there’s a question even in their mind, if they are really fulfilled. So, an equanimity is understanding fulfillment and that pursuit of fulfillment, and it can change.Share on X When you get to our age, “I don't know” is not a good answer. What fulfills you? You say, “I don't know.” I'd say, Steve, you're too old to be saying “I don't know.” You need an answer. You can change it as often as you want, but the problem with “I don't know” is that it breeds “I don't know.” And if you’re saying “I don't know” at age 30, my fear is you'll be saying “I don't know” at age 45. So being able to pick a horse and ride it, have the flexibility to change whenever you want is critical. Plus, just think about it: let's say you want help. I remember plenty of times people would come to me wanting help, and if they had a target, it was much easier for me to help them if they had a target. They say, I want this, it’s going to be available. Then this is the decision-maker. Can you help me with this venture capital team to see if I can get it swayed my way? They got a target. But if you come to me and say, Edward, help me figure out what I want to be when I grow up, that’s a whole other discussion. It’s very difficult to help you. So when you have a target, when you have an answer, other than, I don’t know, we have a direction to move in. So “I don’t know” is not good for most people. Yeah. And you can honestly not know, but you going to pick something. Because when you pick something, even if you’re going the wrong way, you may see what’s the right way. But you never would see that right way if you hadn’t taken that first step, even in the wrong direction. Give the information and then you can iterate from there. Yeah, I agree. And I love it. So let’s go onto neuroplasticity, which was also a very interesting concept that you talked about. Sure. How do you use neuroplasticity in coaching? Sure. Well, neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to create additional neurons, but in coaching it's also the suggestion and the consideration that you move outside of your brain — that you don't let your brain run you, you run the brain. That brain will get you in trouble if you are just running around following it. First of all, the brain’s number one job is to protect the body. That’s the number one job for the brain. So therefore, it often has a negative bias. The brain will think that things are worse than they are. That’s part of the way it protects you. You think a lion is going to jump out of the bushes and devour you when it's just a little puppy dog who's coming up to you. So if you keep going, most of the time you’ll see it’s not quite as bad as you thought it was — most of the time. So following the brain, you have to step outside of your brain and manage your brain. The front part of the brain, the prefrontal cortex, is in charge of visioning and innovation. But the funny thing about the prefrontal cortex is that it wants to be filled. It doesn’t want empty space. So wherever you are, it’s going to fill itself with something. And you going to say to your brain, no, we are not doing that. I’m not going to let you get filled up. I’m going to keep room so that I can vision. Visioning and innovation takes time and it takes room, and the brain wants to stock in as much as it can to stay filledShare on X but you going to tell that brain, no, I’m going to sit here. I’m going to eat this ice cream and think about it. And so then that leads into what’s really a coaching dynamic is the art of delegation. In order to clear out that prefrontal cortex, you going to use resources, delegation, so that when that brain is filling up, you have a way of, as we used to say at IBM, getting those monkeys off your back. You create some free space. There was a time when professors, way back in the day, had their sabbaticals. Well, that was well-meaning. That was well-meaning — having that time for visioning. Well, as we have blueprints for business, as we have goals, as we look for moving forward, it requires vision, but vision takes time.Share on X It’s just not going to drop in your lap. Your brain won’t let you do it. Now, we both know people who carry the world on their shoulders, and yet they still get a lot of things done. And it can happen, but it’s just not the best way to do it. Yeah. And maybe they are giving themselves time. They go on a fishing trip, or a golf trip, or travel. And the best ideas come when you’re not in the office, right? But I’m talking about more granular than that. Not just vacations or climbing a mountain, I’m talking about just sitting still and breathing. I’m talking about family time, a meal, book, listening to some good music, a walk in the woods, things that help your mind empty out those monkeys, so that you can have space to take the time for the visioning and innovation that’s critical for moving forward. A lot of times you get to where you are by keeping that mind full. You’re always having fires to put out, and that’s fine. We’re experts at putting out fires. But at some point, to take that business to that next level — that soft skill for next-level leadership — you're going to have to manage your brain to create space so that you have time for vision and innovation.Share on X Yeah. I love that. And I often notice that I’m driving my car and I think, okay, I’m going to switch on the audio book or podcast. I say, no, I won’t do that. I just want to sit here and just daydream over the wheel and just let my mind go different places. And actually I love that time, and I like the long drives, and I don't take in information. And I guess that’s what’s happening. I didn’t call it that, but I am emptying out my brain and giving it space. Well, you have to manage that brain because it will get you in trouble if you just let it run the show. I mean, really, it’ll take you to some odd places. You have to say to your brain, “No. That's not what we are doing. That's not the plan.” Okay. That’s awesome. So your coaching framework is authenticity — being aware and living an authentic life so that you can look back on it with satisfaction. Mindfulness — being present, listening, giving space for other people. Equanimity, which is fulfillment and having that feeling of fulfillment, of living with purpose. That's why I ask you about the purpose as well, so I totally relate to this. And neuroplasticity, I love that concept. I think few people talk about it, especially this way. It’s very powerful. So before we wrap up, I like to ask you about what you mentioned at the top of the conversation about teaching people passion for the future, I’m fascinated by this idea. I thought passion was more of an internally developed thing. Maybe there’s also talent for passion. Maybe it’s part of nurture, but how can you actually teach it, I’m very curious about that. Sure. Passion for the future. That’s when you want to be passionate about capabilities and opportunities for impacting your clients, impacting the world, and you deeply believe in the quality and breadth of personal, exceptional capability. And the key with passion for the future, when you really are doing it well, then you are energizing others about unique opportunities, and you are conveying passion for the future with them. I have an exercise—several exercises—that we go through and talk about. So, Edward, just a quick question. So does that mean that you are passionate about the potential of your own and the other people around you? So your passion is derived not from what the politics is doing, or geopolitics, and I don’t know, AI, and that stuff, but is it about the humanistic potential that you see is there and can be manifested? Actually, Steve, it is outcomes-driven. So it is outcomes-driven, but what I see—and when it works well, you see it—it spreads. It's not that you start out saying, I want to have passion for this client, I want to have passion for this business, or passion for this opportunity. But once you grasp it—the wins or the losses, the yeses, the no's, or the maybes—you take them all. And you are still passionate about winning. You create sense of pride, you’re seeking opportunities, you confront behavior that’s contrary to the values and to reputation. So we teach this and it can be fun, but I’ve also seen tears come from it as well. It can be a tearful experience, but it’s part of what we do, and we do it well. And it’s not cookie-cutter. I take my client where they are. So this is not just some rope that I’m going to take you through. We really have to see this as an outcome that's going to benefit you and an outcome that's desired, and an outcome that you're willing to invest in.Share on X Because look, a lot of people make it, and they are not passionate about the future. So it’s a lot of work. So you can turn a sheep into a wolf? Yes. If there is a real support in doing it. If there is personal support in doing it, or corporate support in doing it, or if it’s passionate support in doing it, yes, we can do it. There is a price, but it can be done. A personal price. A mental price, yes. But doesn’t the mentee or the coachee have to be willing to pay that price, or can they get the passion without paying any price? Personally, the company will pay, but can they do it? Sure. Well, first of all, the person needs to be coachable. And it needs to be an objective, or it needs to be an outcome that you see now, or an outcome that you developed over your period of time in working with me. So we can start out that way or it can come, but yes, you have to see that it’s worth it because it does take work. But once you get it, I see it spread, and you in fact are passionate about the future, and you weren’t there in the first place. You might’ve been pessimistic, actually. That is amazing. I mean, if you can do that, then you can really empower other people that maybe would must be able to empower themselves or be empowered by the usual patterns and approaches. And we measure it. I have a measurement. I can measure your progress or lack thereof. And let’s be clear, every story is not a success story. But I can measure your progress or lack thereof, and we can agree on a matrix and see how you’re tracking towards that matrix for passion for the future. So how do I measure my passion, or how do you measure my passion? I’ll get you to give me an analysis, and I have some questions. And I’ll get you to give me an analysis of those questions, and then I’ll ask you those same questions another way. And then we’ll do training, and then we’ll come back to that and then we’ll do an analysis of where you were and where you are now that we are at the next phase. So that’s one way we can do, we can measure it to see your progress or lack of progress. Now, I also have a role play that we can do. So there's several things we can do. There's role play, there's reading, but primarily it's me listening.Share on X It’s active listening on my part. I don’t have the answers, but I have the questions. Well, the questions are more important than the answers. Because a lot of answers can pertain to one question. That is very fascinating. So if people would like to be coached by you — and I saw on your LinkedIn page that you offer serious coaching for serious clients, so it’s not like dabblers please don’t bother applying kind of thing. So what does it look like? Serious coaching looks like a commitment of time and resources from someone who's coachable. It starts when you contact me to schedule a chemistry session. That’s typically can be as short as 15 minutes, most of them are an hour. So it starts with a chemistry session. Then once we get out of the chemistry session, it starts when you pay me, that’s when it starts. Okay. So if those listeners that are taking in this episode, they’d like to explore whether they have the right chemistry for you to coach them, or whether they are considered serious enough for coaching, where should they go and how can they find you? There are two places you can find me. Of course, you can find me on LinkedIn: Edward Francis. I think it’s Edward Francis, DBA (Doctor of Business Administration). So Edward Francis. Or you can go to my webpage, www.edwardmackfrancis.com. Awesome. So if you’re listening to this and you want a serious coach with serious coaching, and specifically want to be a more authentic person can be more present for others and feel more fulfilled, and have a bigger brain capacity through neuroplasticity, leveraging neuroplasticity, or you want to be more passionate about the future, then do reach out to Edward Francis. You will not be disappointed. And if you have a company and you want to grow it, then reach out to me at the Summit OS Group. So, Edward, thank you for coming, and for those of you out there, thank you for listening. And stay tuned because we have exciting entrepreneurs and thought leaders joining every week. Important Links: Edward's LinkedIn Edward's website
Welcome to Heart & Soul Center of Light. We are a joyful, loving community in the Science of Mind tradition. You are invited to celebrate with us, lift your spirit, and practice principles that transform lives.What to expect:• Uplifting music and prayer• A practical, spiritually grounded message• Community intention setting and celebrationNew here?• Say hello in the chat so our community can welcome you.• If you feel inspired, invite a friend to join next Sunday.Support the work:Your generosity helps us serve more people. Give as you are led.https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/giving/ways-to-give/Stay connected:• Website: https://www.heartsoulcenter.org• Prayer request: prayerandcare@heartsoulcenter.orgThank you for being here. May your day be guided by peace, clarity, and love!VISIONING: A WAY OF LIFE! — Six-week course begins TUES, NOVEMBER 18 at 6:00p PST. Visioning is a profoundly mystical spiritual practice that guides us into the field of unlimited potentiality and infinite possibilities as we allow divine ideas to come forth and express through us. Join Rev. Angelo Allen in this amazing six-week class that embarks on a journey of self-discovery and purposeful living. Register here: https://heartsoulcenter.breezechms.com/form/Visioning25YOUTH & FAMILY VILLAGE IS IN SESSION! 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 10:00AM - 11:30AM.The IMAGINING JUSTICE COLLECTIVE.Join us on ZOOM for IJ on Wednesday nights and do your part to make a difference in the world: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542927442#successONLINE GROUP PRAYER is available via ZOOM 10 minutes after Sunday Service AND on Wednesday mornings at 07:00am Pacific Time: Meeting ID 729 205 089 or by phone: +1-669-900-6833PRAYER PODCAST - Listen to podcasts of laser prayers to support every aspect of your life. - https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/power...SACRED SERVICE VOLUNTEERING - Please join us in Sacred Service; we absolutely need you! https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/sacre...SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Click the SUBSCRIBE button and ring the Notifications Bell so that you're automatically notified about new videos and live streams on our channel: / @heartandsoulcenteroflight VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE to stay in style with all the latest Heart and Soul wearable merch: http://heartsoulcenter.org/onlinestore#HeartAndSoul #ScienceOfMind #SundayService #Oakland #SpiritualCommunity
In this episode of Transform, Sami Spalter sits down with one of her closest friends and longtime vision-holder, Camille Styles. Together, they explore Camille's multifaceted career journey. From launching her blog in 2009, to growing a digital media brand, to building her lifestyle product line, Casa Zuma. Camille shares the pivots, risks, and choices that shaped her path, and why doing what feels true to you (not what everyone else is doing) is the key to building a life and career you actually love.They talk about balancing personal life with ambition, the grounding rituals that keep Camille connected to herself (including a peek into her morning routine), and the power of future visioning through vision boarding.To wrap up, Camille brings her hosting expertise into a rapid-fire segment made for the holiday season, covering her go-to décor investments and the one recipe she always returns to. This conversation is practical, inspiring, and the perfect listen heading into the holiday season.Links:Casa ZumaCamille Styles Digital Magazine Vision BoardDinner Party PlaylistTransform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by:Armra: Go to armra.com/TRANSFORM or enter TRANSFORM to get 30% off your first subscription orderCaraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/transform to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 25% off your next purchaseOsea: Use code TRANSFORM for 10% off your first order sitewide at OSEAMalibu.comGem: Head to dailygem.com/TRANSFORM or enter TRANSFORM at checkout for 30% off your first orderThe Real Real: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/transformWildgrain: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box PLUS free croissants in every box when you go to Wildgrain.com/TRANSFORM or use promo code TRANSFORM at checkout to start your subscription.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dawn of a New Era Podcast with Entrepreneur Dawn McGruer| Marketing | Motivation | Mindset |
If you've ever felt fear stopping you from scaling, growing, or saying yes to the next level, this episode is going to change how you see it forever.In this episode, Dawn breaks down why fear isn't the enemy — the power we give fear is. You'll learn how the brain creates fear, how to retrain it, and how to take action even when your mind screams “stop.”This is for the founders who are ready to step into expansion, lead with courage, and scale despite uncertainty.Let's talk about what it really takes to lead and grow when fear is in the room.Highlights:(01:12) Why fear shows up at every next level(07:15) How labeling fear removes its power(14:21) Reframing fear as a signal for expansion(22:17) Visioning and creating new neural pathways(25:50) A client story: facing fear and quadrupling revenue(29:36) Micro-bravery and daily actions that build momentumConnect with Dawn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnmcgruer/Connect with Dawn:Instagram @dawnmcgruer @dawnofanewerapodcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/dawnamcgruerLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessconsort/Web www.dawnmcgruer.comThis podcast is in association with @HerPowerCommunity - The #1 Female Founders Global Community where connections flourish & growth is intentionalhttps://www.patreon.com/c/herpowercommunity This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podkite - https://podkite.com/privacy
Welcome to Heart & Soul Center of Light. We are a joyful, loving community in the Science of Mind tradition. You are invited to celebrate with us, lift your spirit, and practice principles that transform lives.What to expect:• Uplifting music and prayer• A practical, spiritually grounded message• Community intention setting and celebrationNew here?• Say hello in the chat so our community can welcome you.• If you feel inspired, invite a friend to join next Sunday.Support the work:Your generosity helps us serve more people. Give as you are led.https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/giving/ways-to-give/Stay connected:• Website: https://www.heartsoulcenter.org• Prayer request: prayerandcare@heartsoulcenter.orgThank you for being here. May your day be guided by peace, clarity, and love!VISIONING: A WAY OF LIFE! — Six-week course begins TUES, NOVEMBER 18 at 6:00p PST. Visioning is a profoundly mystical spiritual practice that guides us into the field of unlimited potentiality and infinite possibilities as we allow divine ideas to come forth and express through us. Join Rev. Angelo Allen in this amazing six-week class that embarks on a journey of self-discovery and purposeful living. Register here: https://heartsoulcenter.breezechms.com/form/Visioning25YOUTH & FAMILY VILLAGE IS IN SESSION! 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 10:00AM - 11:30AM.The IMAGINING JUSTICE COLLECTIVE.Join us on ZOOM for IJ on Wednesday nights and do your part to make a difference in the world: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542927442#successONLINE GROUP PRAYER is available via ZOOM 10 minutes after Sunday Service AND on Wednesday mornings at 07:00am Pacific Time: Meeting ID 729 205 089 or by phone: +1-669-900-6833PRAYER PODCAST - Listen to podcasts of laser prayers to support every aspect of your life. - https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/power...SACRED SERVICE VOLUNTEERING - Please join us in Sacred Service; we absolutely need you! https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/sacre...SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Click the SUBSCRIBE button and ring the Notifications Bell so that you're automatically notified about new videos and live streams on our channel: / @heartandsoulcenteroflight VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE to stay in style with all the latest Heart and Soul wearable merch: http://heartsoulcenter.org/onlinestore#HeartAndSoul #ScienceOfMind #SundayService #Oakland #SpiritualCommunity
Join Michael at his New Year's Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/awaken-to-a-new-year-of-possibility/ Today, Michael welcomes Colette Baron-Reid. Colette is an internationally respected author, artist, educator, spiritual intuitive, medium, and oracle expert. Her best-selling books and oracle cards are published worldwide in 27 languages. She is the founder of Oracle School, a global online learning platform with students in 35 countries, where self-empowerment, co-creation, and ancient oracles meet in a modern, contemporary way. She's also the creator of the energy psychology technique, "Invision—The Total Mindshift Process." Her latest book, co-authored with Anna Denning, titled The Art of Manifesting: A Meditative Drawing Practice to Rewire Your Brain and Create Your Reality, was recently released through Hay House. Conversation insights include: -Colette's origin story: childhood claircognizance, inherited trauma, and the path from addiction to nearly 40 years sober through spiritual practice -Discovering the "neuro-arts" and how drawing engages new brain circuits so the body "knows it's real" -Avoiding the "is it here yet?" trap; celebrate as if it's happening now and surrender the timing and form -You keep what you become. Visioning asks: Who must I be? What vibration must I hold to stabilize my results? Plus, a "how to doodle your destiny" live demo -Rewiring expectation: your brain looks for what you believe—this is where practical mysticism meets neuroplasticity -Breaking the matrix of fear by radiating compassion where you live and carrying your own "atmosphere" -With practice, joy becomes your baseline—events pass through but your awareness remains steady -Collette's Oracle School: Four-month training using oracle cards for reflection and "next right action" (not prediction) -Spotlighting *The Art of Manifesting* book with Colette and Anna Denning Next, Michael leads a guided meditation on choosing joy, feeling 'all needs met now,' and giving thanks.
Welcome to Heart & Soul Center of Light. We are a joyful, loving community in the Science of Mind tradition. You are invited to celebrate with us, lift your spirit, and practice principles that transform lives.What to expect:• Uplifting music and prayer• A practical, spiritually grounded message• Community intention setting and celebrationNew here?• Say hello in the chat so our community can welcome you.• If you feel inspired, invite a friend to join next Sunday.Support the work:Your generosity helps us serve more people. Give as you are led.https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/giving/ways-to-give/Stay connected:• Website: https://www.heartsoulcenter.org• Prayer request: prayerandcare@heartsoulcenter.orgThank you for being here. May your day be guided by peace, clarity, and love!VISIONING: A WAY OF LIFE! — Join Rev. Angelo Allen in this six-week course beginning TUES, NOVEMBER 18 at 6:00p PST. Visioning is a profoundly mystical spiritual practice that guides us into the field of unlimited potentiality as we allow divine ideas to come forth and express through us. Register Today: https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/learn/adult-education/YOUTH & FAMILY VILLAGE IS IN SESSION! 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 10:00AM - 11:30AM.The IMAGINING JUSTICE COLLECTIVE.Join us on ZOOM for IJ on Wednesday nights and do your part to make a difference in the world: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542927442#successONLINE GROUP PRAYER is available via ZOOM 10 minutes after Sunday Service AND on Wednesday mornings at 07:00am Pacific Time: Meeting ID 729 205 089 or by phone: +1-669-900-6833PRAYER PODCAST - Listen to podcasts of laser prayers to support every aspect of your life. - https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/power...SACRED SERVICE VOLUNTEERING - Please join us in Sacred Service; we absolutely need you! https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/sacre...SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Click the SUBSCRIBE button and ring the Notifications Bell so that you're automatically notified about new videos and live streams on our channel: / @heartandsoulcenteroflight VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE to stay in style with all the latest Heart and Soul wearable merch: http://heartsoulcenter.org/onlinestore#HeartAndSoul #ScienceOfMind #SundayService #Oakland #SpiritualCommunity
I'm so happy to welcome back Beth Martens to the show. I first met Beth in episode #26 where we learned of Beth's amazing cancer story, and how her recovery came through awareness rather than a herb, pill or procedure.In this episode we explore the themes of inner work, self-empowerment, and challenging mainstream narratives. We touch on Beth's journey from a cancer survivor to an author, coach, and podcaster.She speaks about the importance of inner work, some falacies of natural medicine, and the need for personal transformation to create real change. We also touch on the challenges facing Canada and the importance of maintaining a vision for the future.It has become very clear to me that many don't hold much a vision for the future and for what is possible and I believe if more people did, than the common choices and patterns of today for many would be very different when going beyond the concern of the present need or desire.Beth also introduces her upcoming course, Creator Code, which is aimed at helping people deprogram and find their true purpose. Something that could many, no doubt!Topics for today:01:32 Beth Martins' Journey from Cancer to Healing02:45 Challenging Conventional and Natural Medicine03:34 The Inner Work and Its Importance05:40 Debunking Health Myths and Misconceptions10:56 Stages of Awakening and Personal Growth27:50 The Power of Visioning and Inner Work46:20 Beth's Personal Story of Inner Work and Healing52:12 The Principle of Non-Attachment52:29 Radical Self Responsibility53:00 The Importance of Inner Work54:49 Challenges and Growth56:32 Business Coaching and Freedom01:00:17 Personal Struggles and Resilience01:06:21 The Power of Vision01:22:29 Parenting and Development01:32:18 Reflections on CanadaSupport me and check out my store page for discounts on various products at: https://www.sovereigncollective.org/shop/Find Beth:https://www.bethmartens.com/purchase/90770-Journey-2020?landing_page_id=119286To learn about all of Beth Martens's work:https://www.bethmartens.com/Find me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saschakalivoda/IG: https://www.instagram.com/saschaksays/Website: www.sovereigncollective.orgYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@saschasays/videosBitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Tfl1Zo021FcX
How do we live the future we envision? Amisha Tala Oak reflects on the beauty of vision as she marks over 15 years with All That We Are. She shares her journey of creating more than 250 conversations through the podcast, from politics to near-death awakenings, sustainable fashion to spirituality, and how this work continues to evolve. It's a story about resilience, vision, and staying open to possibility even when the world feels heavy. Key Takeaways: :: Intuition is the tender voice within where your truth lives. :: We can hope for a more beautiful future while staying present with the realities of this moment. :: Political activism and spiritual depth are not separate paths - they're woven together. We are making this podcast to create community so that we may move together towards a more beautiful future. If there is something you have appreciated over the years, about how this podcast has shifted something in you, we would love to hear about it. Please send us a message or join one of our online meditations and events where we can connect. We aspire to co-create with our listeners and community for many years to come. For links and more, please visit www.allthatweare.org
The CoCreate Work Podcast | Work. Culture. Personal Development.
This episode is for anyone who feels that nudge toward something new and isn't totally sure how to move forward. We talk about how to trust the calling, work through limiting beliefs, and put real structure around your next step.The Big QuestionWhat am I being called to do next, and how do I actually get there?What We CoverTrust the vision – If you have the idea, it's for you. That calling is data. Start by deciding you're willing to explore it.Surface the blockers – Fear, other people's opinions, the job market, sunk cost — name what's keeping the idea in the background so you can address it directly.Come back to values – Ask, “Which of my values is this connected to?” When your calling is values-aligned, affirmations and decisions get easier.Use a framework that fits you – You can come at transition from spiritual, practical, or energetic angles. Pick the tool that helps you see your next move.Vision it in detail – Picture the future — what it looks like, how you feel, who's with you. Visioning pulls the goal from “idea” into “reality.”Make personal working agreements – These are your values in action. Example: “I don't say yes to work that compromises my freedom,” or “I don't train injured.”Get support – Name what help you need — partner, coach, community, logistics — so the transition doesn't sit on willpower alone.Key TakeawayCalling + values + vision + agreements + support = a workable path through transition.Resources MentionedGay Hendricks, The Big LeapLiz Tran, The Karma of SuccessEnergy Leadership Index (iPEC)Human DesignLa'Kita Williams & Chloe Andersen, To Put Your Company Values into Action, Create Working Agreements, Harvard Business ReviewGather & Grow (under upcoming events) at The Ladies Room SeattleResources:Navigating a big transition? Check out our Pivot Plan: 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Your Next Big Move.Think coaching might be right for you? Schedule a free consultation to explore how we can help you step into your next level of leadership.Interested in going deeper in your own leadership and building your network? Join the waitlist for The CoCreate Work Leadership Book Club to explore the themes from this episode in community—through powerful reads, reflection prompts, and live conversations.Our last session of the Culture Crash Course just ended, but if you're interested in a Culture Crash Course for your organization or team, please contact us at support@cocreatework.com.Interested in leadership development for your team? Our Workshops are a great wait to develop your team's skills and connection.At CoCreate Work, we believe in asking great questions. Click here to receive our guide to 40 Powerful Questions to accelerate your growth.We would love to connect with you!CoCreate Work on LinkedInCoCreate Work on InstagramLa'Kita on InstagramChloe on InstagramVisit our Podcast PageQuestions you would like us to answer on the podcast? Email us at podcast@cocreatework.com
What if retirement isn't the end of something — but the beginning of something better - and deeply meaningful? Dr. Susan Reid thought she was ready for her next chapter when she retired early from her career as a university professor. But within weeks, she realized she'd gone from 100% full throttle to zero — and felt adrift. That awakening led her on a powerful journey to re-vision retirement — for herself and for the millions of others who feel they're “not done yet.” In this conversation, Dr. Reid shares the insights from her research and personal experience — about identity, purpose, and how to craft a clear vision for the next phase of life. You'll hear how to move from “what am I leaving?” to “what am I moving toward?” and how meaning, contribution, and joy can fuel a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life after you leave full-time work behind. If you're planning your own next act — or helping someone who is — this episode will change how you think about what comes next. Susan Reid joins us from Halifax. _____________________________ Bio SUSAN REID is an award-winning expert on the topic of vision. Until 2021, Susan was a tenured professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at Bishop's University in Lennoxville, Quebec. As a teacher, researcher, and keynote speaker, she works at the intersection of marketing, innovation, and user-focused design, with an in-depth focus on the topic of vision, particularly for older adults and entrepreneurs. Her book on Entrepreneurial Vision: A guide for charting and implementing the vision process (co-authored with Charles Crawford). Susan is also the co-founder of Domaine Pinnacle, a pioneering Canadian producer of craft ciders and spirits. When she retired at age 57, after years of helping businesses and individuals develop their visions, Susan realized, to her surprise, that she had not set a vision for her own retirement. This led her to develop a workbook (Re-Visioning Retirement) for people just like her. Susan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Queen's University, an MBA from McGill University, and a Ph.D. from Concordia University's John Molson School of Business. _____________________________________ For More on Susan Reid Re-Visioning Retirement: A Workbook Website ______________________________________ Podcast Conversations You May Like Joyspan – Kerry Burnight, PhD The Power of Reinvention – Joanne Lipman When Will You Flip the Switch? – Dr. Barbara O'Neill Make Your Next Years Your Best Years – Harry Agress, MD ________________________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia Uni...
Becoming the Butterfly — Episode 2: Visioning the Butterfly Crossing the River of Change Series: A 6-part Tribe Sober x Lynette Le Roux mini-series Host: Lynette Le Roux Music: “Remember” by Sutherland — used with permission Episode summary From the Not This awakening to the imaginal becoming: Lynette maps how Brooke Castillo's Model (C→T→F→A→R) meets the butterfly's cocoon. You'll practice creating from your future self, activating “imaginal cells” of new thoughts and feelings to shape different actions and results. What you'll learn The cocoon as the river of change where the old dissolves and new wings form How thoughts (the “imaginal cells”) create feelings → actions → results A practical way to think from your future self instead of your past Reflection & practice Write two Models: (1) Old Self and (2) Imaginal/Future Self Practice the new feeling (from your future self model) for one minute daily this week Timestamps (optional) 00:00 — Opening: “Remember” (Sutherland) 00:44 — Welcome & recap 01:45 — Cocoon & imaginal cells 02:22 — The Model explained 06:38— Wine example (two realities, one bottle) 08:30 — River of change (a.k.a. “river of misery”) 09:56 — Future-self visioning practice 12:45 — Revisit your Why List 13:49 — Two-model journaling + daily feeling rep 16:37— Wisdom Echoes 17:18 — Call to action & teaser for Ep 3 18:08 — Outro: “Remember” (reprise) Links Tribe Sober: https://tribesober.com Email Lynette: lynette@llrcoaching.com Call to action If you'd like help with your Models or crafting your future-self vision, email lynette@llrcoaching.com and let's start a conversation. Credits Host & writer: Lynette Le Roux Collaboration: Tribe Sober Music: “Remember” by Sutherland (used with permission)
We asked a simple, generative question: Which systems have we replaced, and with what alternatives? A clear chorus answers: we've lost too much to speed and spectacle, and we're committed to building slower, more human infrastructures of care. Across voices, we hear a shift from optimization to stewardship, from extraction to relation, from technology to meaning. “We've emphasized education and the arts and rethought our political infrastructure for something more humane.” —Radha M. This is a practical imagination. It doesn't trade in slogans; it drafts replacements—communication that protects dignity, mobility that privileges access, governance that codes care, and practices that rehearse the futures we want. Which system will you replace—and what will you grow there instead? Learn more about Deem at www.deemjournal.com
This episode is a “BUFFET” of ideas and quotes about the power of attraction, the importance of visualizing, and why positivity is one of our most important tools for success in business. I can'tpossibly cover everything about any one of these tools in 25 minutes, so I decided to share a handful of teachers and quotes that have helped me in my life and career.As a professional photographer for over 40 years, and along the way, I've discovered something amazing: these tools don't just make business sense—it can feel downright magical. I'm referencing ancient wisdom from the Bible, Buddhist teachings, and Jewish texts, alongside lessons from modern teachers like Wayne Dyer, Esther Hicks, and Napoleon Hill—all of whom have guided me to manifest incredible opportunities, clients, and experiences.We talk about:• How a positive mindset can attract your ideal clients and unexpected opportunities.• Why being crystal clear on what you want is a total game-changer.• Ways to focus your energy so it actually works for you, not against you.• How to turn visualizations and intentions into real, booked sessions (yes, it really works—I've seen it happen time and time again!).This episode is packed with practical advice, mindset tools, and a bit of storytelling from my four decades in photography. If you're ready to see how positivity, vision, and focus can open doors you didn't even know existed—while having some fun along the way—this episode is for you!PS…if you would like a complimentary “Create the Business of Your Dreams” Strategy session,go to www.lucidumascoaching.com and send an email or book a 20-minute callSending you all kinds of positive thoughts for your continuing success! LuciConnect with Photography Business Coach Luci Dumas: Website Email: luci@lucidumas.comInstagram FacebookYouTubeNew episodes drop every week — make sure to subscribe so you never miss an inspiring guest or a powerful solo episode designed to help you grow your photography business.
(00:00:00) Intentional Leadership and Team Empowerment (00:09:56) The Zingerman's Community of Businesses (00:19:45) Visioning: Crafting the Future (00:29:22) The Hard Work Behind Success (00:39:43) Open Book Management and Financial Transparency (00:48:12) Creating a Great Organizational Culture In this conversation, Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman's, discusses his journey from a dishwasher to a successful entrepreneur. He shares the importance of visioning, the Zingerman's Community of Businesses (ZCOB), and the principles that guide their operations, including open book management and continuous improvement. Ari emphasizes the significance of creating a great organizational culture, providing excellent service to staff, and the hard work required to achieve success. The discussion highlights how Zingerman's has built a unique business model that focuses on quality, community, and employee engagement. What can we, in the construction/distribution industries learn from a community of restaurant and food businesses? Tune in and enjoy the ride. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.To get a hold of us here at Keepin' The Lights On, please email: podcast@graybar.comThank you to our paid sponsor LEVITON: https://www.graybar.com/manufacturers/leviton/c/sup-leviton?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=ep-60-ARI-Weinzweig-BusinessYouTube Version: https://youtu.be/grJ7EtvfjjMTo reach Ari, email: Ari@zingermans.comLearn more about Zingerman's Community: https://www.zingermanscommunity.com/Their YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@zingermans?si=O5EK_Y_UeQJx5qHfZingerman's 12 Natural Laws of Business: https://www.zingtrain.com/blog/zingermans-12-natural-laws-of-business/More resources from ZingTrain: https://www.zingtrain.com/library/To learn of the classes they conduct: https://www.zingtrain.com/Small Giants Book, not an affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/small-giants/22426968?ean=9781101992333&next=t&next=t
This episode is a masterclass in energetics and becoming wildly sovereign in your life and business.I dive deep into the concept of energetic sovereignty, what it really means to reclaim your power, trust your inner authority, and stop outsourcing your truth.I share my own story of returning to myself after a two-year personal evolution, including a transformative solo trip to Thailand (on my Venus line), where I went not as a coach, wife, or mentor but as a woman choosing herself.I walk you through the 7 types of Human Design authority and how understanding your own can radically shift the way you grow, lead, and manifest. I also explore astrocartography, how your geography holds energetic keys to expansion, creativity, and healing. From Spain (my Chiron line) to Thailand and beyond, I've used this map to align my life and business at the frequency of truth.This episode is part story, part soul strategy, and 100% a reminder that you don't need a map you are the map.Let's rise. Let's flow. Let's grow in a new way.Click here for your Human Design Chart or BlueprintClick here for Private Mentoring OffersJoin the Latest Live Program HereKey TakeawaysSelf-mastery begins with self-awareness and understanding your energetic blueprint.Outsourcing your power can hinder your growth; trust yourself instead.Energetic sovereignty is essential for sustainable growth and manifestation.Understanding your authority type in human design helps in making aligned decisions.Traveling to places aligned with your astrocartography can enhance personal growth.Healing is a journey that can coexist with joy and fulfillment.Your authority is your inner GPS guiding you through life decisions.Personal transformation often requires deep inner work and healing.Embrace the duality of life; both joy and challenges are part of the journey.Trusting your intuition can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth.Chapters00:00 Unlocking Energetic Sovereignty04:44 Understanding Your Authority in Human Design09:26 Exploring Astrocartography for Personal Growth18:15 Navigating Personal Development Through Chiron 24:56 Embracing Spontaneity and Intuition24:56 Navigating Deep Healing and Personal Growth30:40 Reclaiming Health and Self-Love34:56 Celebrating Healing and New Beginnings40:45 Visioning the Future and Surrendering to the Journey44:48 Trusting the Path and Embracing Duality
In a process not uncommon after a longtime leader departs and organization and a new one takes over, the Battle Creek Community Foundation has announced a "bold new chapter" initiative of strategic planning and visionary messaging.CEO Mary Muliett - who succeeded longtime predecessor Brenda Hunt in 2024 - returns to Community Matters to talk about how the effort seeks to plug into community needs and determine long-term impact.Episode ResourcesBattle Creek Community Foundation ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.
What is your vision for your life and the world? How do you connect with it? I'm exploring connecting with mine daily while releasing limitations on my belief on how it should come to fruition. So much more liberating! Visioning with you, Angela
In this deep and conscious exchange, Oliver and Niraj Naik shares a transformative approach to manifestation, service, and wealth. Learn how to create alignment between your unconscious mind, your emotions, and your goals using visualization and somatic awareness. they breaks down how to go from desiring money to serving humanity—and why fulfillment lies in purpose, not possessions.Topics Covered:Manifesting with emotion and clarityProgramming your subconsciousFinding fulfillment through serviceHow to dream bigger without attachmentThe link between joy, generosity, and wealth
Do you have a new vision or transition coming in your life or work? Jason shares powerful language from the poet, John O'Donohue, about the journey of a new beginning. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/visioning-new-beginnings/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2025 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason
Recently, Ashley and I have had the privilege of meeting with some young couples and talking to them as they're just coming into marriage or preparing to be married. They often ask us a variety of questions, as you would expect from anyone talking to a couple who's been married for a while. One of the big issues that consistently comes up early in marriage—and continues to show up later—is the issue of money. That's been true in our marriage as well. It makes sense that money and finances are also a very real issue for business owners, especially those who are married and both spouses work in the business. So let's have that discussion. I think it's really helpful, and I want to drill it down to one financial dashboard that can bring clarity. Because that's our ultimate goal—to liberate you from chaos and make time for what matters most. By the way, my name is Scott Beebe. If we haven't met yet, I'm part of the Business On Purpose team. A lot of times we meet people who say, “Hey, I've got a vision for what I want to do.” Great! We help you write that down. We've got a vision story framework that does that well. One of the next steps is to build out your financial dashboard. This involves subdividing your cash accounts and will help you gain a much clearer picture of your actual financial health. Instead of lumping everything into one, two, or three bank accounts, it requires about six or more. Now, I know that sounds hard, but I promise it's not. Once we do that, we can begin to isolate the cash in your business and start tracking different aspects of your finances. By breaking your finances into categories, you can more easily monitor the flow of cash. We like to say “flow of cash” instead of just “cash flow,” because for many, that term brings to mind complex reports. This method also allows you to allocate resources effectively and make informed decisions—because now you can actually see where the cash goes. It's kind of like Dave Ramsey for business. Having that level of monetary organization lets you track progress toward any kind of goals—generosity goals, profit goals, reinvestment goals, and more. You can adjust your strategy as needed. Visioning and financial planning is not a one-time event. (And when I say financial planning, I don't mean what a financial planner does—I mean you allocating cash to plan the future of your business.) It's something we must regularly revisit and refine as the business grows and evolves. So, what can you do first? Start with a simple spreadsheet to track your cash balance every single week. You might ask, “Can we do this in QuickBooks or Xero?” Theoretically, yes. But you usually won't—and it serves as a great discipline to do it manually. That foundational step of a spreadsheet allows you to create a realistic budget for the year ahead. Look at your existing profit and loss statements and chart of accounts. If you don't know where to start, look at last year's P&L. That's a great starting point. Don't worry about being precise with your budget at first. Budgeting is more of an art than a science. Once you've got your vision statement and a basic financial dashboard in place, it's time to build out your organizational structure. So now you've got a vision and a financial dashboard—now build an organizational structure to know who's going to handle the financial “fuel” driving the business forward. Think of this like creating a skeleton for your business, similar to the human body. Instead of focusing on specific individual names, focus on the roles. We say “role first, people agnostic.” This lets you structure your business based on responsibilities instead of personalities. Next, identify and map out each process required to run your business. You've got a vision, a simple dashboard, subdivided bank accounts, and a consistent snapshot of those accounts. Now you can create an org chart to know who's doing what—and then define what they're doing. These processes fall into four core systems: marketing, sales, operations, and admin. List the processes under each of these categories. You don't need detail yet—just broad items like “website,” “social media,” or “outbound calls.” This gives you an overview of your operations. Once that's in place, you can map out your company culture using what we call the “Anchor.” You've got your vision, your cash tracking, your roles, and your processes. But how do you build culture into that? Use the Anchor. Create another spreadsheet. List the weeks of the year across the top and your cultural elements along the left-hand side. These could include team meetings, performance reviews, birthday celebrations, anniversary celebrations, training schedules, and more. Then plot these cultural events across the calendar. Assign one person to manage the Anchor and you'll have a visual representation of your business's RPM culture—Repetition, Predictability, and Meaning. It's about creating a framework. It doesn't have to be perfect from the start. The goal is to have these pieces in place and work them with consistency. As you implement these steps, you'll gain a much clearer picture of your business's structure, finances, and culture. It allows you to make better decisions and build a stronger foundation for growth. So we started with money—realizing that money is just fuel. It's a tool to pursue your vision, build clarity around your structure, understand your processes, and foster your culture using simple, actionable tools. If you don't know where to start, here are five good tools to begin with: Vision Story – Lay out where you're going. Financial Dashboard – Track your cash. Organizational Structure – Clarify roles and responsibilities. Processes – Know what needs to be done. Anchor – Build and maintain your culture. That's the glue that holds everything together. So just like those young couples ask, “Where do we start with money?” I've just walked you through five simple tools to start building intentionality into your business. Why? So you can be liberated from chaos and make time for what matters most. Hey—make sure to go to mybusinessonpurpose.com. You can check us out there. And if you go to mybusinessonpurpose.com/healthy, you can take a five-minute health assessment to understand the strength and sustainability of your business's backend. Want help building a clear financial dashboard? Visit mybusinessonpurpose.com/ask to connect with a BOP coach. To check the health of your business, visit mybusinessonpurpose.com/healthy today! 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Heartsing Podcast | Weight Loss | Meditation | Future Self by Namaslayer
What if the life you're living now… is the reason your future self is screaming, “WTF are you doing?!”In this raw, real, and fired-up episode, Slayer takes you on a walk down both sides of the fork in the road — the path where nothing changes (aka the soul-crushing same-old), and the one where you finally say yes to becoming your future self.You'll learn:
Colton's getting real with Hospice Nurse Julie—ICU nurse turned hospice educator and unexpected TikTok trailblazer. She shares how working so closely with death has completely reshaped the way she lives: slower, more present, and with a deep sense of purpose.They talk about the beauty in end-of-life moments, the wild reality of visioning (yes, people really see loved ones before they pass), and how grief, sobriety, and stepping outside traditional nursing norms led Julie to a fuller, more authentic life. If you're craving perspective, permission to slow down, or just a little reminder of what actually matters—this one's for you.>>How Hospice Nurse Julie Made Death Go Viral—and Life More MeaningfulJump Ahead to Listen:[00:02:07] Starting hospice education online.[00:05:09] Living versus dying perspectives.[00:09:39] Reflection on life and death.[00:10:20] The importance of discussing death.[00:16:20] Love and connection at death.[00:19:12] Survival against all odds.[00:22:03] Hospice visions of deceased loved ones.[00:26:01] Connection through mediumship experience.[00:29:00] Near-death experiences and validation.[00:30:43] Importance of discussing dying process.Connect with Colton on social media:Instagram: @coltonlord17, @nursedaddiesTikTok: @nursedaddiesCheck out Julie's website and connect with her on social media:Instagram: @hospicenursejulieTikTok: @hospicenursejulieYouTube: @hospicenursejulieFor more information, full transcript and videos visit Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter at nurse.org/joinInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org
Heartsing Podcast | Weight Loss | Meditation | Future Self by Namaslayer
Slayer's BACK in her full summer Pitta-powered glory — and this episode is a ride through alter ego land, future-self badassery, and reclaiming your fire. Inspired by a listener (shoutout to Deb a.k.a. Solera Crankfire), this episode dives deep into how to bring your superhero self to the surface and stop waiting for motivation to show up.She gets real about the power of alter egos (and why Slayer still works), mental toughness, and the two keys to success from Brooke Castillo's latest fire drop. You'll hear Slayer's take on her current health journey, rebuilding from burnout, and making the small daily choices your highest self would make — like ordering groceries from the pool.
TakeawaysAnniversaries evoke a mix of emotions, both joyful and sad.It's important to reflect on our feelings rather than repress them.Family experiences create lasting memories that are invaluable.Achievement is less about what we do and more about who we are.The journey of caring for a loved one can be profoundly challenging.Visioning the future helps us align our goals with our values.Eulogy goals focus on meaningful life experiences rather than achievements.Compassion for ourselves is essential in our personal growth.We often underestimate what we can achieve in a decade.Creating a fulfilling life involves celebrating the moments that matter.Sound Bites"We have to fortify our inner world.""How can we bring more compassion to ourselves?""What is the cake you're looking to enjoy?"Chapters00:00Reflections on Anniversaries and Emotions02:34The Journey of Hosting the Dalai Lama05:04Lessons from Family and Love08:11Visioning the Next Decade11:52Eulogy Goals vs. Resume Goals14:23Creating a Life of Fulfillment
Time is slippery—especially when you're standing in midlife, looking both forward and back. Today Meagan and Sarah continue unpacking one of the most elusive and shape-shifting concepts we wrestle with: time. How do we imagine the future, how do we plan for it (tarot cards, anyone?), and how does our relationship to longterm planning and future-casting change in our forties? We explore the common traps we fall into when envisioning what's next, the lessons that still haven't quite landed, and how midlife has reshaped our goals, timelines, and even the way we dream. Join us!This is Part 3 of a three-part series about Time running this spring. Check out Part 1: On Balance & Busy-ness and Part 2: Time-Saving, Time-Shifting, Time-Surrendering.HELPFUL LINKS:Meagan mentioned the author Jon AcuffEpisodes From The Archives About Time7 Habits Of Moms Who Make Time For Reading: Episode 492The Lazy Genius Helps Fix Our Time Management Troubles: Episode 485Time Management For The Season You're In: Episode 483OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Order Meagan's book: The Last Parenting Book You'll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What's NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this powerful and transformative episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Tobi sits down with Dennis—a relationship strategist, emotional healing coach, and architect of the Rapid Reunion Method—to explore how we can rise above life's limitations and build the life and relationships of our dreams.Dennis shares raw insights from his personal journey: from building a 7-figure business to confronting bankruptcy and marital breakdown. He now helps men worldwide reclaim their marriages and inner power with an 80% success rate.Together, Tobi and Dennis dive into the psychology of masculine and feminine dynamics, how childhood wounds affect adult relationships, and why self-leadership is the foundation of emotional healing. This conversation is a lifeline for anyone—especially men—ready to rise, heal, and rebuild.