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This is episode 145 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. You’re all in for a special treat! Today you’re going to be hearing from Allison Imre, the President and CEO of Grapevine Communications; a full-service advertising, marketing, and public relations firm serving the entire Suncoast. Prior to Grapevine Communications, Allison led Integrated Marketing Strategies for iHeart MEDIA Sarasota, where she worked with her clients to coordinate on-air, online, and on-site marketing campaigns. If your goal is to reach your target customer with effective messaging, accelerate your business, and become more profitable… look no further than Allison Imre! In this episode, Allison shares some of the lessons she has learned around attracting the right customers to your business, how to leverage social media platforms, and the key principles of successful online marketing. Don’t miss out!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode! [:48] Pam welcomes Allison Imre to the podcast. [1:18] Allison shares about her career journey and challenges. [4:40] The unique challenges that women and men face when working in sports. [6:12] The lessons Allison learned in getting fans out to the ballpark and how you can apply these same principles in attracting customers to your business. [10:46] Has Allison ever suffered from #momguilt? How has she overcome it? [13:00] Key tips and advice from Allison on running your business in today’s world of social media. [15:31] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl! [15:54] The value of a personalized message in advertising. [17:32] What Allison used to do back in the day to get fans back in their seats! [20:02] How Allison leverages social media platforms to attract fans. [22:02] Allison shares what makes influencers successful and stand out. [23:54] Allison explains the process of selling Facebook ads and marketing on social media in general. [28:10] Allison gives her best entrepreneurial tips and shares what she sees as being the most important qualities of a successful entrepreneur. [31:07] What did Allison just need to “get over” at the beginning of her journey? [34:22] Why failure is such an important part of growth. [36:55] Pam thanks Allison for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Grapevine Communications Email: Allison@Grapeinc.com Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

    Allison Garner is a leadership coach and consultant, author, and public speaker. She is the owner of Align Coaching, a platform where professionals can use her services to mentally transform themselves into the leaders their organizations need them to be. She is the author of Think Possible, where she highlights the experiences of those who think outside the box, and Unconditional, where Allison takes the reader through her experiences with her daughter’s mental illness and eventual recovery.   Allison joins me today to discuss how she confronted her daughter’s mental illness, her struggles, and her realizations. She describes her career as a speaker and coach, and how she became an advocate for better mental health systems for children. She shares the story of how her daughter struggled in school, how it affected Allison mentally and emotionally, and the resources she used to help her daughter. Allison also explains how she coped with the idea of not seeing her daughter for months as part of her treatment.       "The critical thing is to get your arms around reality. Quit turning your back on it." - Allison Garner       Today on Mastering Midlife:   How Allison became a staunch advocate for kids with mental illnesses. What Allison told her daughter about getting help and mental health. How Allison dealt with her daughter's suicide attempts. Why the current mental health system is not ideal for children. Allison's experience with her child's mental health professionals What eventually helped with her daughter's depression. The resources and experts Allison found that helped her daughter. Coping with allowing her daughter to get treated away from home. How her daughter's mental wellbeing affected Allison's son. Does Allison also blame herself for what happened to her children?     Resources Mentioned:   Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance     Connect with Allison Garner:   Align Coaching Book: Think Possible - Think Possible: The Light and Dark Side of Never Running Out Of Ideas Book: Unconditional - Learning to Navigate and Reframe Mental Illness Together         Limited Time! Get FREE Access to my Leadership Resilience Course   We are all struggling with the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual strain of the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020. That’s why - for the months of April and May - I’m offering my Leadership Resilience Course for free!   Learn to let go of resentment, up-level your mindset, and communicate your thoughts more effectively. Learn how to address difficult conversations, develop your inner compass, and ‘right the ship’ of your intellectual and emotional self.   It’s a uniquely difficult time for many of us. Now is the perfect time for self-reflection and self-improvement, and to discover how to be your best self.   To learn more about the Leadership Resiliency Course, visit: https://www.markjsilverman.com/leadership-resiliency   Click here to get free access.   Get FREE Access to the Only 10’s Course   Are you struggling with knowing what, when, and how to focus your efforts to get things done? As a long-time sufferer of severe ADD, I understand the struggle - and that’s why I created the Only 10’s system. This system has helped me and thousands of others clear the clutter and focus their energy on getting the right things done.   The Only 10’s free online course is based on my proven system to help you focus your attention and maintain momentum around your day-to-day life.   Sign up for the Only 10’s free course today!       Mastering Midlife...Together!   Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.   Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.  

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media brookethomas.com facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke If the first few months are any indication, PIVOT will be the word of 2020. The Coronavirus has everyone rethinking their business models—and their lives. What worked before might not work anymore. Or maybe, you don't want it to. Listen in as Allison Andrews shares what she's learned about pivots and embracing the unknown! Question Highlights What have you learned the most about the pivot? Fear stops a lot of people from making a pivot. How do you push through when you're anxious or scared? Can you tell us about Mile Marker 50? How have you had to pivot that project in light of COVID-19? You say pivots and mile markers go hand in hand. Can you tell us more about that? Now that you're 50, what do you wish you would have known when you were 30? Tell us about the children's book you have coming out soon. What can you share about the publishing process? What is your advice to someone who's considering a pivot out of a ‘safe job' but thinks it's too late for them? What are you afraid of right now? In this episode, you will learn about… How to look at a pivot as God's redirection to something better Allison's strategy for postponing fear with 10 seconds of bravery What Allison has learned about embracing the unknown through COVID-19 Allison's four F's for getting through any pivot How we fall for the myth of certainty + lose sight of WHY we're chasing big things How Allison reframes rejection as part of the publishing process Why the best bet you can make is on yourself The similarities between anxiety and excitement The value in developing nurturing, smart partnerships with other women Show Notes If the first few months are any indication, PIVOT will be the word that best describes 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone rethinking not just their business models, but their lives. What worked before might not work anymore. Or maybe, you don't want it to. Allison Andrews is an Emmy award-winning news producer and writer who left a successful career in television to start Andrews Creative, a firm that helps small brands and Fortune 500 companies tell their stories. Allison's work has been featured in The Washington Post, Time Magazine and Good Housekeeping, and she was in the middle of a new project, Mile Marker 50, when COVID-19 shifted her plans to take 50 trips to celebrate her 50th birthday in 2020. On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Allison joins Brooke to share what she's learned about the pivot, explaining what she does to push through the anxiety and fear associated with making a change. She describes how the Coronavirus pandemic forced her to pivot the Mile Marker 50 project and reflects on what she's learned about embracing the unknown as a result. Listen in for Allison's insight on the myth of certainty and learn why it's never too late to bet on YOURSELF. Connect with Allison Mile Marker 50 Mile Marker 50 on Facebook Mile Marker 50 on Instagram Andrews Creative Resources Brooke's Live Out Loud Live Events

Decisions around birth are highly personal for each family and each birth. While many choose to give birth in a hospital, others are seeking an alternative. Today, Allison Evans, cofounder of Branch Basics, joins us to talk about why she chose home birth for both of her daughters. We discuss her PCOS and chronic pain healing journey and how it helped her prepare for pregnancy, the specific reasons a hospital birth didn’t feel right for her, and the two stories of how she brought her children into this world.  Allison gives pointers to other mothers seeking a holistic pregnancy and sheds valuable light on the preparation, mindset, and beauty of her two amazing home birth experiences. Enjoy! Episode Highlights:  5:24 PCOS + Chronic Pain: Allison’s wellness journey 7:29 The changes Allison made that led to major transformation in her health 10:30 Resources on home birth safety and outcomes 11:47 How chronic pain was actually a blessing for preparing for conception 14:57 Allison’s advice for what to do pre-pregnancy to get your body ready 16:22 Pregnancy highs and lows and why you can’t compare your pregnancy to anyone else’s 19:40 The initial stages of considering a home birth and why Allison decided she wanted a midwife 22:52 Hospital vs no hospital? Why you might choose one over the other  23:50 What you may not know about water births and why they’re safer than you might think 26:07 The most common reason birthing women need medical interventions 28:07 Delayed umbilical cord clamping - why this was one of the big reasons why Allison decided to have a home birth 31:10 The importance of surrounding yourself with positive birth stories 32:20 Allison’s home birth story #1: Birthing at the in-law’s house 36:28 The thing that helped most with giving birth to baby 1 40:39 Busting myths about what home birth actually looks like 42:00 What Allison put in her smoothies to increase her low Hemoglobin levels 44:45 Changes Allison made to her home birth set up for baby 2 47:30 Home birth story #2: A Mother’s Instinct 52:00 Two things that may have contributed to Allison’s quick labors 54:08 Advice for women considering a home birth Links and Resources:  Evidence Based Birth Midwives Alliance of North America Birth Place Lab  Allison’s Written Birth Story on Branch Basics (includes sources/studies related to all her pregnancy and birth decisions) Book: Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth Research Studies Supporting Placenta Encapsulations Branch Basics’ Instagram Branch Basics’ Website Allison@branchbasics.com Guest Bio: Allison Evans is a co-founder of Branch Basics and lives in Texas. After experiencing a health crisis during her junior year of college and traveling to specialists across the country to seek relief from chronic pain and motor impairments, Allison finally experienced true healing after moving to the Hill Country to live with her aunt, Marilee Nelson. By removing all toxic chemicals from her environment and eating real, whole foods, Allison’s symptoms completely disappeared. Her healing journey inspired her to co-found Branch Basics to help others experience how to truly thrive in their health. Allison enjoys researching all things holistic parenting, finding clean brands to use and recommend, and helping others navigate their health journeys. She also loves taking walks with her husband and teaching her two daughters Sloane and Frances to eat healthily and appreciate nature! 

Are you ready to have your third eye blasted open? My guest Allison Pelissier has long been dedicated to the expansion of consciousness and being of service, but her life changed when she activated her third eye for the first time nearly five years ago. She didn’t fast for weeks. She didn’t use plant medicine. She didn’t have a near-death experience. She looked at a light. Of course, not just any light. Allison’s path unfolded after her first encounter with the Lucia N°03, a consciousness-expanding technology that has quickly become one of my favorite things in the entire world. I first saw the Lucina at Paleo f(x), and just a few moments later, I was having one of the most profound and blissful psychedelic experiences of my life. Following the age-old tradition of using flickering light to get into a meditative state (think campfires), the Lucia N°03 uses a combination of solid and flickering white lights to induce an altered state. This technology is also known as a “hypnagogic light machine,” referring to the dreamy place between wakefulness and sleep. You’ll hear more about my blissed-out experiences with the light in this episode (as well as my friend Ashley’s experience, who makes a brief cameo in this episode), but it can only be described as supernatural. Really, it’s almost as intense as my recent experiences with ayahuasca — more on that next week — but it’s completely drug-free. If you’re interested in experiencing this yourself, reach out to Allison about finding a practitioner near you or purchasing the Lucia N°03 Home Portal or the Lucia N°03 Practitioner System. If you mention that you heard about the light from Luke Storey on The Life Stylist, you’ll receive a free gift.   14:05 — What Allison learned about at the Science and Nonduality (SAND) Conference This is like the science meets spirituality conference From Quarks to Love Duality Vs. Non-duality Women and the cult of Dionysus Achieving expanded states of consciousness without any substances   16:45 — Harnessing the orgasmic feminine power A history of group tantric practices Using energetics in a transpersonal way The modern, limited perspective of tantra and other spiritual practices that incorporate all parts of the body Working with both masculine and feminine energies, on a macro and micro level   30:20 — Luke’s first experience with the Lucia N°03 two years ago + Allison’s first experience with it five years ago Within five minutes, it was like I was on ayahuasca How Allison first found herself in front of a Lucia while she was in a really rough spot, which allowed her to release the pain that she’d been holding onto for years “I slept through the night for the first time in eight months and I felt like myself again.” The light doesn’t solve any problems for you — but entering that expansive psychedelic state helps shift your perspective so that you can reconnect with yourself Finding a new way to serve others   47:00 — Using psychedelics respectfully Allison’s experience with psychedelics prior to trying the Lucia How people can be disrespectful with psychedelics, both to the medicine and themselves Even alcohol and marijuana being used irresponsibly can negatively affect your energy Doing years of work to recover from a few irresponsible nights Microdoses Vs. Heroic doses Integration is what matters   01:06:25 — Who are the inventors of the Lucia N°03? The device was invented by two Austrian doctors: Dr. Dirk Proeckl (clinical neurologist and psychiatrist) and Dr. Engelbert Winkler (clinical psychiatrist and legal consultant for children) How Dr. Engelbert Winkler was changed by a near-death experience Why it has both solid and flickering lights Measuring the activity in a person’s brain while they’re exposed to these altered states of consciousness How using the Lucia N°03 affects your brain in a similar way to taking psilocybin   01:17:00 — Other awesome brain hacks (although you shouldn’t stack them at the same that time you are using a Lucia light) Your brain’s unique response to the light is critical to getting the most out of the Lucia light; you don’t need anything besides you to access these experiences Neurofeedback and Peak Brain Institute NuCalm BrainTap You don’t need to be an addict to be radically honest with yourself These biohacks are awesome, but sometimes the best thing is just human connection   01:55:35 — How can someone try the Lucia N°03? It wasn’t originally made for personal use, it was made for practitioners Why is it so expensive? It’s a medical-grade device made in Austria You can find practitioners near you at www.lucialightexperience.com Lucia N°03 Home Portal (mention Luke Storey for a free gift) Lucia N°03 Practitioner System (mention Luke Storey for a free gift) My friend Ashley’s personal experience with the light   More about this episode. Watch it on YouTube Connect with Luke on social media to learn how to take your lifestyle to the next level, plus catch exclusive live interviews & events: INSTAGRAM - @lukestorey // https://www.instagram.com/lukestorey/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/MrLukeStorey/ TWITTER - @MrLukeStorey // https://twitter.com/MRLUKESTOREY YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/LukeStorey THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: JOOVV. If you’ve been listening for a while or following Luke on social media, you’ve probably seen him raving about red light therapy, or photobiomodulation. There are over 3000 published clinical papers on light therapy – over 200 being double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled – making this arguably the most well-researched bio hack in Luke’s arsenal. Some of the benefits include increased skin health, better muscle recovery, better sexual performance, and reduced joint pain and inflammation. So you can see why Luke is so into it... and why all of his friends keep coming over to use his Joovv device! If you are ready to get your own Joovv device + a FREE gift, head over to Joovv.com/luke and enter the code “LUKE” at checkout.   AND...   NATURAL STACKS. I want to hook you up with one of the hottest tips in brain health: NeuroFuel. This is the original patented CILTEP formula, now with a new name and a lower price! As the name suggests, NeuroFuel acts as fuel for your neurotransmitters and supports synaptic connectivity. Why? Because more signaling between your brain cells = more power. 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In this episode we will explore:The top 3 things that must happen to have your first 6-figure year.The top 3 mistakes business owners make when growing to 6-figures.What Allison's first 6-figure year looked like and what she would have done differently.Access my 3 free soul-guided meditations by clicking here.You can learn more about Allison Hardy here: http://www.allisonhardy.com/

There are times when we just need to take a step back and simplify our routines. Today’s guest, Allison McNamara, is the founder of MARA, a beauty brand that focuses on natural, nontoxic algae base face oils powered by the sea. She shares her tips for taking care of your skin and why she suggests a simple skincare routine. We discuss her career and experience working in the fashion and beauty industry. She gives insight to those who may be aspiring to break into the beauty industry and why you need to pay your dues in your career. We also chat about using Instagram and social platforms as a business tool and why you shouldn’t spend your time worrying about the algorithm.    What’s in this episode: What made Allison decide to start Mara Getting her brand into retailers How Allison stays inspired  Taking an ingredient-focused approach to skincare Building a work-life balance and taking time to disconnect Capitalizing on Instagram and tapping into social media as a business tool Allison’s advice for taking care of your skin and keeping a simple skincare routine Her tips on how to get started in the beauty industry Feeling that she had to choose between fashion and beauty How Allison crafts a life she loves Paying your dues in your career  Not worrying about engagement and the algorithm  What Allison does on her days off that brings her joy   From Allison: I’m Allison, the Founder of MARA and I’m so excited you’re checking out my natural, nontoxic line of algae face oils powered by the sea. As a beauty editor and digital influencer, I was tired of using oil after oil comprised of the same ingredients with lackluster results, so I made my own! We crafted a proprietary algae blend that is used throughout the line and loaded our formulas with superfood ingredients that will make your skin sing. I believe in simple skincare with clean ingredients–try MARA and get ready to #SeatheGlow.   Connect with Allison: Website | Mara Beauty Instagram | Allison's Instagram   Links: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

After graduating from Clemson University, Scott Fogleman began his career in advertising sales at The Wall Street Journal, followed most recently by a successful sales career with SYNNEX Corporation managing the Google Brand inclusive of Chrome Education. Scott’s passion for higher education began during his time with Clemson’s Undergraduate Student Government and as a member of President’s Cabinet. At Up&Up, he leads the East Sales Region with a mission to impact change by bringing strong, positive, executable campaigns to his clients and their constituents. Allison Lanier’s curiosity for the sales process began as a teenager while working in the retail environment. Years later, she graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina, Aiken Campus and quickly realized her excitement for sales had developed into a true passion. As a Business Development Manager for Up&Up, Allison brings her experience in sales leadership and execution from past employers such as Verizon Wireless and PepsiCo. At Up&Up, she uses her passion for people to create a positive, effective, and rewarding campaign experience for the West Sales Region. What you will learn from this episode: Why defining and focusing on a niche is far more important than serving everybody and how doing so can help your agency find the right clients How society is changing the value of education and how that affects messaging to prospective students How asking the tough questions and challenging your clients can uncover the real issues and real solutions What a client’s “authentic self” is, how to discover it and why learning it can improve marketing efforts for the long term What Allison and Scott think are the most relevant skills for business owners to develop and grow their businesses Scott’s best advice for transparency and personal growth for business owners How to cope with hearing “no” and use it to empower you Resources: Email: contact@upandup.agency Website: https://www.upandup.agency/ Facebook: @upandupagency Twitter: @upandupagency

Today on the show we have Allison Hardy. Allison helps mompreneurs create 6-figure businesses on their terms through a hearty dose of automation, strategic email funnels to sell their products/services, and leveraging authentic social media interactions through Facebook Groups to become the go-to expert in their niche. She is the creator of The 6-Figure Mompreneur Podcast, a Huffington Post Contributor, has been featured in YFS Magazine, and was named one of Washington, D.C.'s most influential professionals under 40 by Washington Life Magazine. I really enjoyed my conversation with Allison. Like myself, she's a mother of two small children and has structured her business around the life she wants for herself and her family. We got into the nitty gritty of how she transitioned from working 16 hour days in her first year of business to now only working during her 16 month old daughter's naptime, all while scaling her business to multiple 6-figures per year. Allison is completely transparent with what worked, what didn't, and what she would have done differently while building her business. Listen to my interview with Allison to learn: • What Allison's first year in business looked like • The importance of systems and automations in your business • Why you should start building your email list sooner than later • The advice Allison would give her younger self before embarking on this entrepreneurial journey Allison has also gifted 3-Day Workweek listeners her Clients on Autopilot training series, a 4-part video training series that will help you create and automate a lead generation strategy that is predictable and scalable. Learn more at http://cailenascher.com/the-3dww-podcast/allison-hardy As you listen to this week's episode, Allison and I would love to hear your takeaways. Post a screenshot of this episode to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@Cailen_Ascher) and Allison (@allison_hardy_) -- I'll be reposting and featuring you on my social media channels! SHOW NOTES • Connect with Allison inside The 6-Figure Mompreneur Community or on her website at http://www.allisonhardy.com/ • Listen to Allison's podcast, The 6-Figure Mompreneur Podcast • Share your insights and comments about this episode in 3-Day Workweek: Work Less, Make More, Live Better, my private community of over 3000 + female entrepreneurs

It’s time to STOP getting stuck in your business and START scaling. Why? Because if you’re not scaling, you’re FAILING. To reach new heights, you must implement new strategies - and Allison knows how to do just that. Allison Maslan is the CEO of Allison Maslan International, a Global Business Mentoring Company. If you’d like access to the show notes or the exercise to help you take action on what was discussed, please visit http://www.ilovemarketing.com/351. Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Allison in this episode: Scale or Fail: How To Build Your Dream Team, Explode Your Growth, and Let Your Business Soar How to get off the hamster wheel and scale your team so your company can run itself What Allison did to go from feeling trapped and overworked to having a blast building nine successful companies The biggest reason so many company get stuck at the $1M, $5M and even $10M level From Entrepreneur To Enterprise: 5 phases to scaling your business and making an impact The ONE THING you must do to double, triple, or even 10x your revenue and growth

Hosting your own Facebook group to serve your ideal client and grow your business is a powerful strategy. In today’s episode, Allison Hardy dives into how you can set your Facebook Group up for success when growing your online business!In this episode you'll hear:What Allison's gateway business wasWhy you need a Facebook Group as a part of your marketing strategyGroup hacks and growth tips to keep in mind as you start & grow your groupGrab your free seat to Katie's class, How to Make Your First $1k Online Without Sacrificing Your Family Life bit.ly/1kfreeclass For full show notes and links visit, https://www.1kmom.com/blog/strategies-to-grow-an-engaging-facebook-group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Knowing your numbers is essential for running a successful business but it seems many allied health business owners don’t know how to manage their books properly. To learn more about how to gain more control of the books, I chatted with Allison Joyce, Managing Director of Efficiency Partners, a financial management consulting and education company. The company offers high-level bookkeeping, education and management accounting services for SMEs in a range of industries, but specialises in allied health and medical industries. Allison founded the company in 2004, when she was working as an accountant and consultant and noticed a large number of SMEs with poor bookkeeping. Although the company is based on the Sunshine Coast, the team of seven works virtually with business throughout Australia providing “clarity, consistency and confidence”. Episode Highlights: When and why Allison founded Efficiency Partners Has being a business owner been everything Allison thought it would be? What Allison has learned from being a business owner Getting a professional bookkeeper for your business can give you more control Why are businesses cautious of engaging a bookkeeper? What Allison likes about Xero software Allison’s thoughts on DIY vs experienced advisor Xero setup The best way to engage a bookkeeper The future of bookkeeping - working virtually Benefits of virtual bookkeepers What services Efficiency Partners offers - 3 different packages Falling in love with the numbers and what that can do for your business What a bookkeeper brings to the mental health of a business owner Finding your way with the NDIS Allison’s tips on managing your summer cash flow Allison’s everyday tips for running a business - regular invoicing and remove paper from your business Useful Links: Efficiency Partners Website Efficiency Partners LinkedIn Allison Joyce LinkedIn

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about public policy work and gun violence prevention with Allison Anderman, the managing attorney at the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. In this episode, we discuss: What Allison does as a gun violence prevention public policy expert How her career path lead her to her current position The difference between litigation and policy work and how law school doesn’t really prepare you for policy work Public speaking and how Allison got comfortable with doing media, press, and government testimonies in her current position Tips for students interested in public interest advocacy or policy RESOURCES: Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence: Managing Attorney Allison Anderman (http://lawcenter.giffords.org/about/our-team/) Giffords Law Center Fact Sheet: Extreme Risk Protection Orders (http://lawcenter.giffords.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/18.05-FACT-ERPO-Updated-5.7.18.pdf) Giffords Law Center Fact Sheet: Child Access Prevention (http://lawcenter.giffords.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/CAP-Laws-Factsheet-Giffords-Law-Center.pdf) Podcast Episode 138: Top Ten Public Speaking Tips (w/Jennifer Warren) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-138-top-ten-public-speaking-tips-w-jennifer-warren/) Moms Demand Action California Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionCA/) Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (http://www.bradycampaign.org/about-brady) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LST-Ep-153-Working-for-Gun-Violence-Prevention-Group-w-Allison-Anderman.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

This week, we had an incredible interview with eco-entrepreneur, owner of Melody Productions, Director of the Food Heals Documentary, and co-host on The Food Heals Podcast, Allison Melody. Recently, both Devon and I were on her podcast for episode 199: The Secrets to Revolutionizing Your Workouts and Losing Weight Naturally and so we invited Allison to be on Open Sky Fitness to share her own incredible health journey. Click here for the entire show notes! Please leave us a review at http://openskyfitness.com/review Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Early sign up for our next 7 Day Paleo Reset It took me 10 years to discover what worked for me and my health. This was not an overnight change; it was a lifestyle change and it took time. I slowly made discoveries about my health and I'm still making discoveries even today. I'm still ebbing, flowing, and changing when things aren't working for me. Some things work for a while but then I have to shift as I age and the food and production formulations like deodorant are changing." - Allison Melody   Discover What Health Journey Is Best For You "If we deal with the past and we send love to our inner child or younger self, we can heal the present by healing the past. However, we're never done fully healing ourselves; there's always something else that we can work on." - Allison Melody In this episode, you will hear us cover the following topics with Allison: Allison's origin story, her parents' illnesses, and why she started a plant-based diet. The moment she discovered holistic health and natural medicine. How you can get started on improving your health The 7 Stages of Grief we go through and how we can emotionally heal ourselves. What it means to have a gluten sensitivity vs. being Celiac. What spiritual psychology is and how it can help you heal your mind and work through childhood issues. Rob and Devon's own experiences with therapy and emotionally healing themselves. How to eat healthy without feeling hungry nor depriving yourself of food you enjoy.   How To Become A Healthier You   "To start focusing on better health, ask yourself, 'What is the most present thing in my life right now that I need to work on?' and start there. Where are you now in your health and where can you go tomorrow?" - Allison Melody    We asked Allison what her top advice was on how to starting living a healthier lifestyle. She advised to begin by focusing on just one thing at a time instead of everything at once and gave a list of what you can begin focusing on today depending on what you're leaning towards the most: Don't take on too much at once, but focus on one thing at a time. Choose what to focus on based on what is most present in your life now whether that's physical weight or emotional weight. Focus on what foods are potentially harming your health such as gluten, processed foods, and sugar. Don't take away your favorite foods or activities but add vegetables or a 20-minute walk. Gradually begin to add more fitness to your life by walking more or going to the gym a couple of times a week. Take a closer look at the relationships in your life because maybe you need to let go of a toxic friend or build a stronger bond with someone else. Clear your mind through journaling, meditation, and focus on what really needs your attention.   About Allison Melody   "I am on a mission to awaken people to the fact that a healing miracle is possible. That we can heal our bodies if we give it what it needs to heal." - Allison Melody     The topics she addresses through her work are powerful and heart-centered and focus on Holistic Health, Social Justice, Human Rights and Animal Rights. They reflect her passion for creating positive change in people and the communities they serve. At the age of 26, Allison endured the devastating loss of both her parents to cancer after long and challenging battles. Witnessing her mother and father suffer so intensely and needlessly from a cure that brought more pain than the disease, Allison soon dedicated her life to finding a better way to heal. She watched in disbelief as doctors prescribed drug after drug, observed her parents’ hair fall out, their rapidly aging faces, and their exceedingly diminishing vitality. The tragedy instilled in her an unwavering passion for nutritional medicine and propelled her into the world of holistic health and alternative healing. Allison’s firm commitment to natural health is further evidenced by her achievement of a Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology.   SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE 8 WEEK SKY FIT CHALLENGE IN JULY! Beginning June 18, you can sign up for our next 8 Week Sky Fit Challenge that will start in July! The challenge consists of: 8 Weeks of Equipment Free Bodyweight Workouts in 20 minutes or less. (No gym membership required) SIMPLE Whole Food Meal Plan w/Tasty Recipe Cookbook Featuring 60+ recipes! Foolproof Schedule so you know EXACTLY what you’re supposed to do every day. Access to our New Private Facebook Group – Sky Fit Challenge Group to share your progress with everyone as well as receive support and be held accountable. Join Our FREE 7 Day Paleo Rest One of the best things you can do for your mind and body in your mission to get healthier is to focus on your nutrition. That's why we're allowing people to sign up now to join us for our next Free 7 Day Paleo Rest! It's all done via Facebook so no annoying emails that will fill up your inbox. As part of the 7 Day Paleo Reset, we will provide you with: Introduction to what the Paleo Diet is all about 7 Day guide to easy Paleo recipes What batch cooking is and how to incorporate that into your lifestyle Various content resources including generational eating habits, the importance of building a wellness community, and how to begin a new healthy lifestyle. How to make an impact on your life and life a life full of wellness. Simply go to openskyfitness.com/paleoreset. We have a website page in the works, but you can sign up to join us via this link.      Look Out For Our Upcoming Throw Back Thursday Podcast Episodes!   We'll be releasing new podcasts episodes on Thursdays that discuss previous episodes we've done, but we need your help! Go to the  Open Sky Fitness Facebook Group and tell us what your favorite episodes are. Then, Devon and I will re-listen to that episode, pick out the best parts and share even more insights on the topic. We won't just be regurgitating the same information over again. Since we began this podcast, there's so much more information out their on health, nutrition, fitness, and personal wellness. So, each Thursday we'll really just be going deeper into your favorite topics!   Claim Your FREE Bacon + $10 Off With Our Sponsor - ButcherBox That's right! By listening to the Open Sky Fitness Podcast, you get the chance to get a free order of bacon plus $10 off your first ButcherBox purchase!! ButcherBox delivers 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and heritage breed pork directly to your door. Think of them as the neighborhood butcher for modern America.     Join The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group! That's right! We have a closed Open Sky Fitness Podcast group on Facebook where you and everyone have the opportunity to talk about your health and fitness goals in a safe environment. We post workouts and start discussions about how to be strategic about finding a healthier you. Check it out! Start Building Your Own Workouts and Meal Plan! Download Results Tracker here! Click To Download Home Workout Templates or text the word, "lifting," to 33444 to download the templates.  Download the OSF Food Journal Now! Have a Question or Review for Rob or Devon? We love answering questions and getting feedback from you, our listener! If you have any questions to ask us, want to share a review of the show, or tell us any suggestions for guests/topics that you think would be great to have on the show, just email Rob at rob@openskyfitness.com or Devon at devon@openskyfitness.com or you can also leave us a review at www.openskyfitness.com/review, ask a question in the closed Open Sky Fitness Facebook Group and even text OSFreview to 33444 to get the link.   What You'll Hear on This Episode 00:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction 1:15  Opening comments with Rob and Devon 1:30 Check out last week's show: OSF 202 - Vitamin Supplementation: Do You Need It? 1:50 About today's guest, Allison Melody, and why switching to a plant-based diet was a life or death decision for her. 2:15 Shout out to our current Sky Fit Challenge that's going on now! 3:10 Sign up starts on June 18th for the next Sky Fit Challenge beginning in July or try out our transition month to get started! 8:00 Why we love our sponsor, ButcherBox, so much and how it can make eating healthy so much easier and cheaper. 7:40 Introduction to Allison Melody 8:30 Allison's origin story, her parents' illnesses, and why she started a plant-based diet. 12:00 The moment she discovered holistic health and natural medicine. 13:50 Why her father wouldn't listen and believe in her lectures about nutrition, holistic health, and natural medicine. 16:00 How her father's death sent her on a mission to help people discover that it is possible to heal the body through natural methods. 17:00 How she was able to forgive and emotionally heal after her parents' deaths. 18:30 The 7 Stages of Grief we go through and how we can emotionally heal ourselves. 21:30 What Allison has learned about what it means to be healthy over the last couple of years and her philosophy on health today. 23:10 How she went from organic food to raw food and then did allergy and blood testing to truly find out what foods are working for her body. 23:30 What it means to have a gluten sensitivity vs. being Celiac. 24:00 Why she decided for herself that the best option was to follow a plant-based diet. 24:45 How she discovered the importance of emotional healing and slowing down from time to time to give herself the self-care she needs. 25:30 What spiritual psychology is and how it can help you heal your mind and work through childhood issues. 27:20 Rob and Devon's own experiences with therapy and emotionally healing themselves. 30:50 How can a person get started on improving their health. 33:00 Her advice to people who think that weight loss is the number one focus on getting healthy. 35:00 Whether or not a juice cleanses and fast is okay for you. 35:25 What has worked for her to lose weight but might not work for everyone else - juicing, intermittent fasting, maintaining exercise. 36:00 Why being healthy is not about the number on the scale. 37:00 How to eat healthy without feeling hungry nor depriving yourself of food you enjoy. 38:00 About her podcast and website, Food Heals Nation plus all the retreats they have coming up!  42:20 Closing comments with Rob and Devon 43:25 Sign up starting June 18 for our next Sky Fit Challenge! 46:00 Open Sky Fitness Closing   RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW: Leave us an iTunes review Subscribe to our podcast and take your health to the next level! Join The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group on Facebook Sign up for our Sky Fit Challenge! Contact Rob and Devon to apply for One-On-One Coaching Sessions Learn more about our new sponsor - ButcherBox Check out last week's episode:  OSF 202 - Vitamin Supplementation: Do You Need It? Get Fit with Free Downloads! To Download Rob’s FREE workout templates click below** Download Templates Ask Rob a Question or tell him what is working for you: Email Rob@OpenSkyFitness.com   Support This Podcast To leave a Review for Rob and the Open Sky Fitness Podcast CLICK NOW!  Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and I read each and every one of them. Contact our amazing sound engineer Ryan? Send him an e-mail here: info@stellarsoundsstudio.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! 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In This Episode:-Allison shares how she transferred her skill set in her personal chef business to a meal plan and prep service called Prep Dish.-Tips and suggestions for those interested in the entrepreneurial world or working from home.-Allison shares the role that coaches and accountability groups have played in her life.What Allison is Loving:Her baby chicks!Allison's Kitchen Hack:Have a plan: set out all your produce and wash right away, set out your cutting board, and have a trash bowl ready.Links:Prep DishRequest to join the Diapers and Disciples Small Group LEAVE A REVIEW OR SUBSCRIBE TO DIAPERS AND DISCIPLES See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Session 03 In this episode, Ryan talks with a neurologist, Dr. Allison Gray, as they discuss all things about neurology. Notice that Ryan follows a standard regimen of questions in his episodes so you can compare each of the answers to hopefully help enlighten you in choosing your residency. Allison is working as a neurologist at a large medical group in a community setting in Colorado. Here are the highlights of the conversation with Allison: When Allison knew she wanted to pursue Neurology: Getting fascinated at neuroscience Her father being a neuropsychologist Why community versus academic: Being drawn more to clinical practice Types of patients: Of all ages - teenagers and up (Pediatric Neurology is a separate specialty with a separate board of accreditation) Fairly healthy and dealing with chronic conditions like migraine People very debilitated by acute neurologic problem like stroke or chronic problem like ALS A typical day in the life of Allison: 8am - 5pm Sees 10 patients a day (This is a lot for neurologists since they have long examinations and they take long histories.) Breakdown of her 10 patients- 6 new consults 1 procedure (ex. EMG) 4 follow up visits On work-life balance: Where she works has emphasis on creating work-life balance Flexibility in setting her schedule Work-life balance is a challenge for her being a mom Getting amazing support from staff who let her do physician work because they take as much administrative stuff off her plate as possible Traits that lead to being a good neurologist: Being cerebral (focusing not just on what the problem is and the best treatment, but where the problem is) Interest in solving a puzzle Being able to dive into action quickly (ex. stroke patient) What makes a competitive applicant for neurology: Getting better grades Getting good board scores Depends on geography (Neurology as a whole is not as competitive as orthopedic surgery or radiology) Good shadowing experience Find a way to participate in a neurology elective Is matching competitive for Neurology? Middle range - It depends on geography and whether you're going to a very competitive program at a big name institution. Do you see any bias between MDs and DOs for Neurology? None that she's aware of. What is residency like for Neurology? Her residency was volume-heavy and she was seeing a great deal of patients Great in-patient heavy doing a lot of in-patient rotations in stroke and acute neurology and Neuro-ICU Out-patient time depends on the academic institution Residency is 4 years (1 year of Internal Medicine and 3 years of Neurology residency) What she wished she knew going into Neurology? Appreciating that Neurology was sad sometimes considering there is still no good treatments for Alzheimer's, Dementia, ALS, etc. So you see people facing very devastating illnesses that are chronic, debilitating, and even deathly. Also, Neurology is acutely devastating sometimes. It really takes guts to see someone suffering. However, Neurology has a great promise and they're seeing wonderful new therapies coming out. Compared to 20 years ago, now there's a huge difference in the way they treat things like MS and genetic disorders. What do you wish primary care providers knew about Neurology? Neurologists are here to help and they're happy to help primary care physicians and they can always ask for help. Specialties she works the closest with: Neurosurgeons Orthopedic surgery Spine clinic Physical therapy Special opportunities outside of clinical medicine for Neurology: Working with industries to discover new treatments What Allison likes most about being a Neurologist: A wide variety of problems in a day She enjoys helping people and their families in difficult situations. What she likes least about being a Neurologist: The difficulty in not being able to offer someone something to fix a problem Would she have chosen Neurology if she had to do it all over again? Yes, Allison thinks the brain is the most fascinating thing in the human body because it defines who we are as people and human beings. Sub-specialty opportunities for a Neurologist: Epileptologists Neuromuscular specialists Behavioral neurologists Headache specialists Movement disorder specialists Sports neurology Neuro-infectious disease specialists The future of Neurology: Expanding the knowledge of the nervous system and its treatments Huge number of new therapies coming out Some pieces of advice for those thinking about entering Neurology: Explore both sides of Neurology - inpatient and outpatient. Do an elective and go to another institution to see what neurology is like there. Get to see as much as you can because there is a wide variety in neurology and you don't want to miss out on what you think it encapsulates just by seeing a piece of it. Links and Other Resources: ryan@medicalschoolhq.net

Fitbit, a global leader in wearable fitness technology, has made it easier and more fun for millions of people to live a healthier life. And they’ve done it by focusing on the experience. “Customer experience is really paramount to everything we do here,” says Allison Leahy, the director of community at Fitbit, adding that in the online space, “Fitbit is trying to be everywhere you are and more”. The company employs a bilateral approach to online customer care, focusing separately on social media and communities, though both groups report up through the same department. Leahy joined me for Episode 44 of the Focus on Customer Service Podcast, sharing Fitbit’s best practices for being successful in both social care and online community management. Here are some of the key highlights of the episode and where to find them: 0:38 Allison talks about her background and Fitbit’s social media philosophy 3:45 How social care and community care operate together 6:50 How Fitbit uses customer listening to improve its products and services 12:07 How the Fitbit social media and community service teams are organized 16:09 How digital customer service integrates into traditional customer service 18:13 Allison shares some memorable customer experiences 22:50 What Allison has learned along the way and her advice to others