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When Amy first started her outdoor challenge it wasn't to inspire anyone but herself to make getting into nature a daily habit. It wasn't even because she had found heading outside to be so transformative she had to do it every day. Originally, the 20 minute daily challenge was born of a question: how would her life change if she went outside for a certain amount of time every day for a year? The experiment started September 1, 2017. And there at the beginning was Amy's friend Holly Wise, helping her develop the concept just as she had for all of Amy's big ideas since 2004. Today, four years after starting her experiment hundreds and hundreds of hours outside as part of her daily practice Amy and Holly discuss what Amy has learned over the course of her habit -- and what you can learn, too. Some of the good stuff: [2:42] Amy's favorite outdoor space [4:37] A question no one is asking [5:47] What Amy has learned over the last four years [9:02] Was this a surprise? [12:00] The importance of incremental changes [16:24] How doing hard things outside helps with life inside [20:45] How she gets herself to do hard things [31:49] The stories we tell ourselves and why they matter [37:49] The going outside pep talks [49:02] Amy's relationship with nature [51:28] Amy's favorite and most essential outdoor gear [55:51] Amy's favorite outdoor moment Connect with this episode: Follow Amy Bushatz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amybushatz Follow Humans Outside on Instagram: https://instagram.com/humansoutside Follow Humans Outside on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumansOutside/ Register for the Humans Outside newsletter for a chance to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter/

Enroll in The Live Out Loud Ignite Membership bit.ly/LOLignite  APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW https://bit.ly/faithfreebiechallenge Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LiveOutLoudwithBrooke/  https://www.instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke/  If you want God to use your life to serve Him and you pray on it, He will answer—though it may not be in the way you expect! Listen in as Amy Schneider explains how she said YES to God's call on her life and built the Christian eyewear brand Eyes of Faith. Question Highlights  How did Eyes of Faith come to be? You started the business in 2008. How were you able to take that leap of faith despite the economic collapse and health struggles you had at the time? I know you thought this business was a way for you to express your faith in a new way. But how does your brand give others a way to express their faith as well? How do you know when a collaboration is right? How did things shift in your marriage when you and your husband started working together? Do you have any tips for running a business with your spouse? How do you name your frames? Can you talk about the Scripture that's printed inside the temple of each pair? In this episode, you will learn about…  The prayer that inspired Amy and her husband to build a faith-based eyewear company How Eyes of Faith works with churches, medical organizations and school districts to give the gift of sight to people in need How Amy's collaboration with Point Hope helps build homes for widows and orphans in Ghana How Amy knows when she's hearing the voice of God How working with a pastor helps Amy and her husband keep their marriage and business partnership strong  What Amy does to create high-quality, on-trend eyewear styles  The challenge of being the only Christian brand in a secular marketplace What kingdom women who struggle with insecurity can do to build confidence Show Notes If you want God to use your life to serve Him and you pray on it, He will answer—though it may not be in the way you expect! 12 years ago, Amy Schneider said YES to God's call on her life. And making Him her CEO continues to drive her business success.  Not only that, she is making a positive impact on the world in ways she never dreamed possible. Amy is the cofounder of Eyes of Faith Optical, a Christian eyewear brand built around the principles of purpose, passion and style. She and her husband started the business in 2008 as a way to express their faith in a new way, and every purchase from Eyes of Faith has a give-back component that supports ministries and medical organizations around the world. On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Amy joins Brooke to explain how she took a leap of faith to found Eyes of Faith despite the economic collapse and health challenges she had at the time. She discusses how the brand offers consumers a way to express our faith, describing her collaborations with churches, medical organizations and school districts to give the gift of sight—both physical and spiritual—to people in need.  Listen in for insight around the Scripture that's printed inside each pair of Eyes of Faith frames and learn to follow Amy's example and use YOUR gifts and talents to serve God! Connect with Amy Eyes of Faith  **Podcast listeners get 30% off with the discount code liveoutloud30 Resources  Messenger Cup Lisa Bevere on The Live Out Loud Show EP158 Sight Ministries International Medical Missions Outreach Point Hope Romans 15:6 Brooke's Live Out Loud Elite Mastermind Brooke's Live Out Loud IGNITE Membership

This episode is a little different than usual! Instead of hearing me interview other thought-leaders, you will hear me get interviewed by the amazing Sherri Salata. Together we chat about “Beautiful No's”. This is when life suddenly takes us in a different direction and leads us to our destiny. I believe losing both of my legs – as hard as it was – brought me to exactly where I wanted and needed to be…just in a completely different way than I ever could have imagined. We also about about managing our inner voice. When it comes to our inner critic, we all have a coach and a critic and I explain how I shift my mindset to give my inner coach more control than my inner critic. Lastly, we chat about something fun many of you have probably never heard me talk about: I was casted as a lead actress in a huge Hollywood movie! Sheri is not only a great friend of mine but she was the executive producer of the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Co-President of the Oprah Winfrey Network and Harpo production, and the amazing author of Beautiful No. What we discuss: 02:55: Amy's mission in life 04:44: Did Amy make the right decision to start a podcast? 05:27: Amy's power word of the year: Connection 07:07: How teaching what Amy knows is different from living and experiencing it 09:18: Amy's first “Beautiful No” 16:15: Amy's second “Beautiful No” 20:33: What Amy wants others to see in themselves 21:57: What is the inside chatter? 23:03: Recognizing the difference between what our inner critic is saying and what we feel 26: 42: The biggest realization Amy had from her podcast 28:46: How we're all connected together

It's easy to avoid the hard things by doing the routine things. - Amy Goober About Amy Goober Amy Goober's newest program Drive Your Life ™ helps women put themselves back on the To Do List and get into action. Drive Your Life ™ is a signature talk, small group coaching program, vibrant Facebook group and soon to be published book. Amy's program supports women to get into the driver's seat of their own lives using a unique 5 step process to start moving forward. Women are finding success in so many areas: career, health and wellness, love relationships, parenting, friends and activities. Amy received her B.S. in psychology from Cornell University. She opened The Icing on the Cake, a Boston cake bakery, at 26 in 1986. She has since sold it, but it continues to be one of the top bakeries in the Boston area. As a C.O.P.E. Certified Health Coach, through the Villanova School of Nursing, Amy has helped over 600 clients in her 7 years of health and wellness coaching. She has reached the level of Global Director at Optavia, being one of only 2% of all 35,000 Health Coaches at the company. She leads, supervises and mentors a team of 70 coaches. Amy has moved from bakery founder to stay at home Mom, seasoned health coach, and now founder of her newest program Drive Your Life ™. She speaks on leadership, health and wellness and personal motivation topics. Connect with Amy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/driveyourlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amygoober.driveyourlife Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-goober-21a36253/ FREE OFFER: Hit The Reset Button 5 Day Dare: https://www.driveyourlife.me/reset.html Stacey & Amy talk about... What Amy wanted to be when she grew up and how it plays out in her work today (2:30) Career transitions: From Secretary to Advertising to Baker to stay at home mom to coach for women  (4:40) Making the shift from promoting a product to a service based on your own ideas & thoughts/Amy Goober. (18:30) Create to create and enjoy a hobby not to always produce. (27:00) Dealing with low motivation, avoiding burn out, and the importance of having the right support system (33:00) Biggest formality Amy had to shed to get to where she is today (43:00) Watch your own behavior. And when you're not doing what you should be doing [for your life or business] try to figure out why. - Amy Goober

Amy Baldwin and April Lampert weigh in on genital praising! A few things you'll learn in the episode:   What Amy and April learned about sex early on How their paths met (Hint: it involved April spanking herself in a kitchen!) What genital/pussy/penis praising is  Benefits of this type of "dirty talk"/sexy talk Simple ways to get started  What to do if you feel pressured or obligated to have sex routinely, despite your health issues and lower libido   Automatically save 15% on your first Promescent order here: https://bit.ly/33z44hQ   Check out Dr. Megan's latest Pleasure Picks: greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasurepicks    Support the show and get fun extras! patreon.com/girlboner     Sign up for occasional email updates or submit a question: augustmclaughlin.com 

This guest delivered one of the most open, honest, and refreshing conversations I’ve had in a while on this podcast. Amy Ledin, CEO of the multi-million dollar company ‘Lean Bodies Consulting’ and former U.S Navy boot camp coach, has been through indescribable pain and adversity in her lifetime. In this podcast, Amy touches on her difficult childhood, putting up her baby for adoption at the age of 18, losing almost 100 pounds, facing her marriage-ending affair, and battling stage 4 cancer for almost 7 years. Amy’s story is a down-to-earth, genuine and open communication about some of the hardest things that most people would keep a secret all their lives. This podcast is refreshing to listen to, and you will find yourself being enlightened through Amy’s hardships and trauma, and the lessons she has learned along the way. In this podcast you will learn: 01:00 What Amy does for work 10:00 When Amy started working on herself 14:00 When Amy started her therapeutic journey 19:00 The truth about judgment 22:00 How Amy explained her affair to her kids 27:00 How the affair affected her children’s development 29:00 The importance of acceptance in healing and parenting 31:00 What was Amy’s relationship with her kids like, following the affair 33:00 Practical takeaways from Amy’s growth work 36:00 Amy’s cancer journey 40:00 Amy’s health routines and practices that healed her 41:00 Best advice you’ve ever received

The law of attraction and manifestation mindset are like a diet - if you don’t commit every day to it, you won’t see the results that you desire. In this episode, I am joined by Amy Lee Westervelt, the owner of Gratitude and Glamour and a dream design coach. Growing up with strong self-awareness and exposed to quantum thought, Amy knew she had a twinge of exceptionality. Throughout her experiences, Amy recognized the difference between choosing and designing her life. This breakthrough has led Amy to building her business and teaching others how to design their dream life. From manifesting wealth to her dream significant other, Amy’s stories of mastering the law of attraction will inspire you to uncover what you truly want and build the confidence you need to believe it will happen. Tune in to Episode 54 of Uncover Your Magic to learn about Amy’s journey to understanding her powerful mindset, the tools and practices that Amy uses with her clients, what dream design is, and so much more!Some Questions I Ask Can you explain what you did to leave Alaska? (12:45)Can you tell the story about working in network marketing? (21:59)How do you teach the laws of the Universe? (35:05)How do you raise your children? (50:58)In This Episode You Will Learn Amy’s journey to realizing her power (4:04)How Amy manifested her husband (13:14)What dream design is (25:50)To be specific in your manifestations (41:20)What Amy’s mantra is (49:33)Connect with Amy:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramResources Mentioned Book - Get Rich, Lucky Bitch!Financial Peace UniversityLet’s Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramRaising Confidence Free Masterclass See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you think of a 100 million dollar company, you probably think of a CEO who was born for the role. You most likely assume she was cut straight from the cloth of parents who mentored her and let her sit on their laps in their big corner offices. Most people believe that is what it takes for someone to eventually own such a successful business themselves.   However, that is not Amy Langer’s story. She is the co-founder and owner of Salo, LLC, an 85 million dollar recruiting and staffing services company. Amy has driven the company's growth through brand affinity and by leading innovative strategic initiatives. All of that and she was raised on a farm.   In this episode, Amy and I talk all about her company’s success. We discuss their meteoric rise at the beginning, the challenges they encountered in the middle, and how they recovered and scaled their business to nearly nine figures. If you want to learn how to pivot and navigate any kind of tricky terrain in your business, tune in to my interview with Amy.   In this episode, you will hear: What Amy’s childhood experience was like. Where the idea and passion for Salo came from. What growing up on a farm taught Amy about business. What her team looked like early on. How the recession helped them develop and clarify their vision and mission. What they did to make it through the recession and the shifts they made as a result. What sparked their huge growth after the crisis hit. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Salo, LLC Amy on LinkedIn   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Amy is a Mother, a Podcaster, a Magic Activator, Akashic Record Reader, and a Spiritual & Psychic Awakening Coach. She is activated in Her Divine Mission to help awaken and deprogram the Humans that are ready to understand themselves at a deeper level, and step into the Truth of Who They Really Are. Learn more:  How Amy has been navigating her spiritual awakening experience since she was 18.  How the grief with her late son led her to the Akashic Records.  Her current pregnancy and why she believes this soul is coming to experience this time on the planet.  How she trusts that her children know what is best for him/her. “People have the exact amount of consciousness that they're meant to have in this moment.” The biggest aha's that she's witnessing with this Great Awakening.  How to notice what timeline people are choosing. How do you know who has consented to the agenda?  What Amy's guides are telling her about the 5D timeline.  How do we share space with people who are holding a very different perspective from ours? “We are not each other's enemies. That's the bottom line.” How to love and respect people who are not on the same side that you're on.  What's the best way we can contribute to this Great Awakening? “None of us have the whole entire truth, but we all carry a piece of the truth puzzle.” Amy's Podcast—The Third Eye Awakening: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/third-eye-awakening/id1482580830 Facebook Group: Soul Space www.facebook.com/groups/689183238210606 Instagram: The North Star.Love www.instagram.com/thenorthstar.love

I am pumped today we have an amazing guest on the show - Amy Porterfield! Amy Porterfield is one of the best podcasters and entrepreneurs anywhere online. She has built an incredible business that generates millions of dollars every single year! Part of her strategy? The membership model in her Momentum Membership! We cover a lot of ground in today’s podcast: Her new podcast, The Talking Body Podcast! Amy’s strategy in the Momentum Membership. How she grew her membership community into a million dollar membership (during a pandemic)! The importance of list-building! How you can use webinars to grow a membership site of your own. How to use Facebook to grow your business! What Amy does to stop self-doubt!

What's the one current challenge you're facing in your business, that if you could fix in the next 90 days...  ...would have the biggest impact on your growth? This is the question at the heart of The B2B Growth Think Tank, and is the focus of "The Virtual Hotseat" where my guests and I will be brainstorming actual, actionable ideas for solving people's challenge or maximising the opportunity in front of them! In this second episode of the show (previously The Client Catching Podcast) you'll hear the second of three live panels that were recorded as part of the "Re"Launch 3 hour live stream to showcase this new format. Listen to part 1 here. So listen in to the amazing advice given to help out another business owner or leader who sent in their challenge for the panel to them help. On this episode: What Amy, Chris and Jake have been working on since our first interview Virtual Hotseat #1: I Know I Need To Lead My Team, But I'm Tired & Struggling With Motivation At The Moment. How Do You Deal With The Weight Of It All When Things Are Tough? Virtual Hotseat #2: Biggest Client Is Hurting My Team, But We'd Struggle Without Them Unless We Replaced The Revenue - Be Nice Or Fire Them? Virtual Hotseat #3: Marketing Budgets Cut - Where To Invest To Get Maximum ROI? And much more! Mentioned On This Episode The Growth Accelerator Implementation Programme Join The B2B Growth Think Tank Community Connect with Adam on LinkedIn Visit Amy's Website Listen To Amy's First Interview - The Smart Way To Use Content To Reach Clients, Have More Impact & Grow Your Business Visit Chris' Website Listen To Chris' First Interview - The Big Lie With Social Media Marketing Visit Jake's Website Listen To Jake's First Interview - Find The Hidden Equity in Your Business Get My Free Book Conversational Relationship Marketing Get More Free Business Growth Resources on The B2B Growth Think Tank Listener Gift Page  

What Turi learned in the front for of the opera. What Amy learned looking at male ballet dancers. Society lady shade thrown in the powder room. Designer gown envy. The almost-grown college student is back, and utterly helpless.

In this episode, you will learn: • What Amy is noticing and seeing in the field of leadership right now, and what she feels will happen in 2021 • How she is helping her clients prepare for a second, and even third wave, of the pandemic • The discussions she is having with people around layoffs • What leadership should look like for a studio in the startup phase • The tools Amy is using with her clients within their hiring process • What are the essential pieces of an effective communication system, and how this will evolve as a business grows • Some of the different challenges that will present themselves at each stage as a business grows LINKS: https://cairncs.com/ https://cairncs.com/get-in-touch https://www.linkedin.com/company/cairn-consulting-solutions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-lafko/ Good to Great by James C. Collins https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/ https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/    

Ep. 16 The Yule Goat A Waugh Tradition.     Religion Thought’s and prayers and yea… we went there.   What Amy’s reading, or umm… listening to.   Jer’s Obsession with flannels.     Song of the Day Amy’s Pick:  “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” – Chicago Jer’s Pick: “Feel Me Flow” – Naughty By … Continue reading Episode Sixteen, “The Dick’s Inn” →

Capital campaigns. Maybe you're in one. Maybe you're thinking about one. Maybe you're wrapping one up now. Maybe you have one in the past that you'd like to forget about. Either way, they are important. Capital campaigns can be a tremendous asset to an organization as nearly a century of their history shows. In today's episode, we'll explore the subject of capital campaigns in more depth with guest Amy Eisenstein, CEO and co-founder of The Capital Campaign Toolkit. Listen in to hear what Amy has to say about the key questions you need to answer to get a capital campaign started, the elements of a successful capital campaign, and the state of capital campaigns in the COVID-19 world.   Topics Discussed in This Episode: What a capital campaign is Running a capital campaign without eating your annual fund Key questions an organization needs to answer to start a capital campaign How long a capital campaign should take Your campaign objectives Why you should be thinking big Elements of success for a capital campaign What Amy has found works and doesn't work through experience Which donors are most likely to make or break your campaign The state of capital campaigns in the COVID-19 world How organizations need to adjust due to the pandemic What listeners can learn from the capital campaign toolkit   Resources: Amy Eisenstein Capital Campaign Toolkit Article: Planning a Capital Campaign: The Essential First Steps   Quotes:  “There's always a concern at organizations that a capital campaign will cannibalize an annual campaign or annual fundraising, and what we've found is that simply isn't true.” “If you want that Olympic size pool, put it in those plans. We can cut it out later if we figure out you can't raise the money for it. But now's the time to dream big.” “You need to have donors who have the capacity to give those lead gifts in order to have that element of a possibility, a real possibility, for success.”

Today, Tom is speaking with Amy Klement, Managing Partner of Imaginable Futures, a global philanthropic investment firm that believes learning has the power to unlock human potential and aspires to provide every learner with the opportunity and the tools they need to imagine, and to realize, a brighter future. Amy formerly worked for eBay where she served as vice president of relationship marketing and as vice president of product strategy and operations. Joining as one of its earliest employees, Amy also worked for PayPal as vice president of product. She then went on to help lead Omidyar Network’s work in Education, Financial Inclusion, Property Rights, and Consumer Internet & Mobile initiatives in key geographies. Join in on the conversation to hear all about the incredible work Imaginable Futures is doing, the grantees and investments they’re making, and Amy’s overall philosophy on educational philanthropy. Amy also speaks about the recent report she collaborated on with IDEO titled, “Learning Reimagined: Radical Thinking for Equitable Futures,” and touches on the themes of equity, impact investing, and the importance of values. Key Takeaways: [:10] About today’s episode with Amy Klement. [:40] Tom welcomes Amy Klement to the podcast. [1:06] Amy speaks a bit about her time as an early employee at PayPal. [1:24] Amy shares some highlights and key takeaways from her seven years with PayPal and interacting with some of Silicon Valley’s biggest personalities. [5:47] About Amy’s shift from PayPal to eBay and her experience in the VP role. [6:36] About Pierre Omidyar and why Amy decided to help him launch the Omidyar Network. [8:44] Amy and Tom highlight a few of Imaginable Futures’ grantees, starting with Wonderschool. [10:30] What Amy appreciates and loves about Bridge International. [12:56] What Amy appreciates about the innovative African network, SPARK Schools. [14:20] About the incredible global network, Teach For All, and what Amy loves about it. [16:40] About Imaginable Futures; their structure, the work that they do, and more. [18:43] Is Imaginable Futures an impact organization, first and foremost? [18:54] Amy elaborates on how Imaginable Future’s flexibility allows them to structure investments in a way that promotes both scaled impact and sustainability in the most efficient way possible. [20:28] Imaginable Futures has a wonderful but challengingly broad agenda; investing from early learning through post-secondary in America, Africa, and Latin America. What does Amy think about collecting the best ideas and narrowing those down to investment choices? [22:55] Imaginable Futures’ beautiful set of values: where they came from, how they uphold them, and what they are. [24:15] Are Imaginable Futures’ investment 50/50 between return-seeking and philanthropic? And is it by design or did it just work out that way? [24:55] The importance of taking on risk when it comes to philanthropy. [30:10] About Amy’s new report, “Learning Reimagined: Radical Thinking for Equitable Futures”. [31:52] Two key provocations from Amy’s report: 1. What if student agency became the most important measure of learning? And, 2. What if young people connected in new ways, developed voices, organized for change across politics, climate, systemic inequities, and even their own learning? [34:25] Amy and Tom discuss other provocations in the “Learning Reimagined” report: “What if learning progressions were based on competencies?” And: “What if home-schooling became the new school if we learned more about different school formats?” Amy also shares her thoughts on whether she thinks we’ll see home-schooling innovations take off as a result of the pandemic. [35:25] The importance of addressing inequities quickly (and now more than ever). [36:29] Amy’s closing thoughts on what’s next for Imaginable Futures. [37:58] Tom thanks Amy for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in This Episode: Amy Klement Imaginable Futures Pierre Omidyar Omidyar Network Wonderschool Bridge International SPARK Schools “SPARK Schools: Scaling Affordable Excellence in South Africa,” by Tom Vander Ark | Getting Smart “Low-Cost Schools Are Transforming Africa,” by Tom Vander Ark | Getting Smart Teach For All “Teaching Without Internet” on WhatsApp “Learning Reimagined: Radical Thinking for Equitable Futures” IDEO African Leadership Academy Teach for India Kids Education Revolution Difference Making at the Heart of Learning: Students, Schools, and Communities Alive With Possibility, by Tom Vander Ark and Emily Liebtag Getting Smart Podcast Ep. 282: “Shauntel Garvey on EdTech Impact Investing”   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review, and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include “Podcast” in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!

Amy Baltes, RD, LDN, is the primary consulting dietitian for the Equilibrium Personal Training. Her mission is to help people get healthy by embracing the power of food. She gives down to earth recommendations on how to make better food choices, meal planning, getting to a healthy body weight, balancing hormones, the use of alternative supplements and empowering people on the concepts of whole food nutrition and exercise.Amy has over 20 years’ experience working with people to improve health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, women’s health issues, sports enthusiasts, and cancer. She has worked as a Dietitian for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, several upscale fitness centers, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital Wellness Institute.During her interview, Amy shares:How she works with clients over fifty to help them achieve their health and fitness goals.Why people over fifty seek her out and the types of health challenges she helps them overcome.Why people get frustrated with the solutions offered by their doctors.What Amy does to identify the underlying cause before prescribing a solution.Why common misconceptions about food and nutrition are preventing people from getting the health results they deserve.What the biggest obstacles to succeeding with a nutrition program are and how Amy helps clients overcome them.How Amy customizes her programs to fit clients’ lifestyle, goals, and health conditions.How people can determine if working with Amy is right for them.What does Amy and Equilibrium do to ensure clients’ safety from COVID19.For more information about Equilibrium Personal Training and Amy go to:https://equilibriumfit.com/https://www.fitnut4life.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EquilibriumPersonalTrainingStudioTwitterPinterestIf you live outside the Barrington, Illinois area, you can work with Amy virtually by going to:https://www.fitnut4life.com/Never Too Late for Fitness Radio with Phil Farishttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/never-too-late-for-fitness-radio-with-phil-faris/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/amy-baltes-rd-ldn-dietitian-for-the-equilibrium-personal-training-helping-people-over-50-get-healthy-with-the-power-of-food

Amy Baltes, RD, LDN, is the primary consulting dietitian for the Equilibrium Personal Training. Her mission is to help people get healthy by embracing the power of food. She gives down to earth recommendations on how to make better food choices, meal planning, getting to a healthy body weight, balancing hormones, the use of alternative supplements and empowering people on the concepts of whole food nutrition and exercise.Amy has over 20 years’ experience working with people to improve health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, women’s health issues, sports enthusiasts, and cancer. She has worked as a Dietitian for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, several upscale fitness centers, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital Wellness Institute.During her interview, Amy shares:How she works with clients over fifty to help them achieve their health and fitness goals.Why people over fifty seek her out and the types of health challenges she helps them overcome.Why people get frustrated with the solutions offered by their doctors.What Amy does to identify the underlying cause before prescribing a solution.Why common misconceptions about food and nutrition are preventing people from getting the health results they deserve.What the biggest obstacles to succeeding with a nutrition program are and how Amy helps clients overcome them.How Amy customizes her programs to fit clients’ lifestyle, goals, and health conditions.How people can determine if working with Amy is right for them.What does Amy and Equilibrium do to ensure clients’ safety from COVID19.For more information about Equilibrium Personal Training and Amy go to:https://equilibriumfit.com/https://www.fitnut4life.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EquilibriumPersonalTrainingStudioTwitterPinterestIf you live outside the Barrington, Illinois area, you can work with Amy virtually by going to:https://www.fitnut4life.com/Never Too Late for Fitness Radio with Phil Farishttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/never-too-late-for-fitness-radio-with-phil-faris/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/amy-baltes-rd-ldn-dietitian-for-the-equilibrium-personal-training-helping-people-over-50-get-healthy-with-the-power-of-food

Amy Baltes, RD, LDN, is the primary consulting dietitian for the Equilibrium Personal Training. Her mission is to help people get healthy by embracing the power of food. She gives down to earth recommendations on how to make better food choices, meal planning, getting to a healthy body weight, balancing hormones, the use of alternative supplements and empowering people on the concepts of whole food nutrition and exercise.Amy has over 20 years’ experience working with people to improve health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, women’s health issues, sports enthusiasts, and cancer. She has worked as a Dietitian for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, several upscale fitness centers, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital Wellness Institute.During her interview, Amy shares:How she works with clients over fifty to help them achieve their health and fitness goals.Why people over fifty seek her out and the types of health challenges she helps them overcome.Why people get frustrated with the solutions offered by their doctors.What Amy does to identify the underlying cause before prescribing a solution.Why common misconceptions about food and nutrition are preventing people from getting the health results they deserve.What the biggest obstacles to succeeding with a nutrition program are and how Amy helps clients overcome them.How Amy customizes her programs to fit clients’ lifestyle, goals, and health conditions.How people can determine if working with Amy is right for them.What does Amy and Equilibrium do to ensure clients’ safety from COVID19.For more information about Equilibrium Personal Training and Amy go to:https://equilibriumfit.com/https://www.fitnut4life.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EquilibriumPersonalTrainingStudioTwitterPinterestIf you live outside the Barrington, Illinois area, you can work with Amy virtually by going to:https://www.fitnut4life.com/Never Too Late for Fitness Radio with Phil Farishttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/never-too-late-for-fitness-radio-with-phil-faris/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/amy-baltes-rd-ldn-dietitian-for-the-equilibrium-personal-training-helping-people-over-50-get-healthy-with-the-power-of-food

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Amy Alznauer. Amy lives in Chicago with her husband, two children, a dog and her four puppies, a parakeet, sometimes chicks and a part-time fish, but, as of today, no elephants or peacocks. Check back. Her writing has won the Annie Dillard Award for Creative Nonfiction, the Christopher Award, and the SCBWI-Illinois Laura Crawford Memorial Mentorship, and her essays and poetry have appeared in collections and literary journals including The Bellingham Review, Creative Nonfiction and River Teeth. She has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. She teaches calculus and number theory classes at Northwestern University. She is the managing editor for the SCBWI-IL Prairie Wind. And she is the writer-in-residence at St. Gregory the Great, where she has a little office in a big building with a bad internet connection, where she tries to get work done (in theory). In this episode Amy and I discuss: How the relationship between the Zhou brothers inspired her book. What Amy had to do to find the perfect illustrator for her book. Why Amy believes it is important to get the blessing from the real-life figures that inspire your writing.  Plus, her #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes diymfa.com/326  

Sometimes it just be like... WHAT? Amy and Lacey are still navigating through these Corona times and sometimes it just be.... Well, some memes just explain it all! Tell us what it be like for you! Hit us up on the socials. @looselipsandchildbearinghips, @looselipships, @kiddnationtoasterchronicals, @bettywhitehandtwin. A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Nutrafol! Take control of your hair destiny! Take the hair wellness quiz at Nutrafol.com, see what product their recommend for you.. Then be sure to use the promo code Looselips for your discount! Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review! Thank you so much for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes it just be like... WHAT?Amy and Lacey are still navigating through these Corona times and sometimes it just be.... Well, some memes just explain it all!Tell us what it be like for you! Hit us up on the socials. @looselipsandchildbearinghips, @looselipships, @kiddnationtoasterchronicals, @bettywhitehandtwin.A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Nutrafol! Take control of your hair destiny! Take the hair wellness quiz at Nutrafol.com, see what product their recommend for you.. Then be sure to use the promo code Looselips for your discount!Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review! Thank you so much for listening!

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 We are only given one life to experience the best of this world, to make choices that support our dreams, to overcome the obstacles in our path. And we only get one body to do it in. Listen in as Amy Ledin explains how to build your health and show up as your Best Self! Question Highlights How did getting a cancer diagnosis change your view of health? What did that whole experience teach you? Over time, you have embraced vulnerability to share the deep stuff that's shaped you. What advice would you give people who don't know how to lean into that? A lot of times, people equate HARD with BAD. How do you see hard conversations? What is your best suggestion for having hard conversations in a way that feels safe? I'm a big believer in creating routines that support the life I want, and I know you have developed a daily agreement process. Can you tell us about it? Why is it so important? At one point, you lost 90 pounds and then proceeded to teach bootcamps for the US Navy. What was the key to your weight loss? You and your husband, Erik, combined your fitness companies. How has working together helped you as a couple? Did you go through an adjustment period? In this episode, you will learn about… How shame impacts our physical health What Amy did to get past the place of judging herself—and others The connection between resentment and self-betrayal How Amy uses the seven-year-old self character to navigate difficult conversations Amy's insight on how keeping commitments to yourself builds confidence Why fitness often serves as a catalyst for bigger change How Amy leverages different Best Self characters in different circumstances What's behind the name of Amy's new podcast, F* It! Show Notes We are given one life here on this earth: One life to experience the best of this world. One life to make choices that support our dreams. One life to overcome the obstacles in our path. And we only get one body to do it in. So, how do we build our health (mental AND physical) and show up as our Best Self, even under difficult circumstances? Amy Ledin is the co-owner and operator at Lean Bodies Consulting. She has been in the online wellness space for over a decade, building multiple fitness brands and honing her expertise as a high-performance coach. Amy is also the host of F* It!, a podcast dedicated to sharing her stories of overcoming adversity (including stage 4 cancer) and inspiring others to grow into their best self. On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Amy joins Brooke to explain how her cancer diagnosis changed her view of health. She describes the freedom that comes from being vulnerable enough to share the deep stuff, offering insight on how to navigate hard conversations and show up as your best self. Listen in as Amy shares her daily agreement process for building personal integrity and learn how to improve YOUR health—from the inside-out! Connect with Amy Lean Bodies Consulting Amy on Facebook Amy on Instagram F* It! with Amy Ledin Resources Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer Ed Mylett on F* It! EP004

Our guest today is part of a husband and wife duo who are relatively new to the industry but have already reached great success since starting. Joining us is Amy Karol, of Coldwell Banker in St Petersburg, Florida. Amy and her husband Adam, are a full-time husband and wife real estate agent team who go by the A-team.   In this episode, join Amy and I as we discuss just how she and her husband landed in real estate, some advice for running a great business, and pet food donations in memory of a furry friend. Listen in to hear how Amy and Adam Karol, two Long Islanders, managed to make it down to Florida!   Top Takeaways:    Amy Karol's Advice for New Agents: Amy offers a few great pieces of advice to new agents. The most important part of the information she provides is to find mentors who have different strengths that can help you along your real estate journey. It is essential to find people who are willing to help you out and watch you grow. Amy also shares that in the beginning, it's easy to get caught in the growth aspect of learning, attending webinars, and taking classes. Education helps you grow and should always be something to strive for, but you also have to be doing things that will help you to uncover new leads and ultimately generating business.   “You know when you get your license, they don't teach you in that first-class how to start a business or how to actually do anything that you need to do.” – Amy Karol [21:12]   “You're not taught how to start your business. You're not taught how to do real estate. You feel like you have to learn everything. In one respect, that's what's so easy about us being the A-team. Adam is doing some things, and I'm doing other things, so I do have time to focus.” -Amy Karol [26:34]       Episode Highlights:   [00:27] Intro [00:43] Meet Amy Karol – One Half of The A-Team [01:37] Growing up in Long Island [05:20] What Amy misses most about Long Island [06:27] What Amy wanted to be at 15 [07:43] Attending Quinnipiac University [10:45] Working in Behavioral Intervention Services [13:06] An Unlikely Love Story [17:23] Teaching at St. Petersburg College [19:29] Amy and Adam's start in real estate [22:36] Who impacted Amy's growth and continued connections  [24:18] Starting from scratch and fighting the doubts [26:00] Amy's social media influence [28:03] Bindi's Buddies pet food donations [33:02] Not mixing business with donation work [34:58] Amy's advice for new agents [37:06] Connect with Amy Karole [37:35] Closing Thoughts [38:07] Outro     Episode Notes:    Joining us today is Amy Karol, a real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Real Estate, and part of a husband and wife real estate duo called the A-team. In this episode, Amy Karol shares how she got started in real estate with her husband, Adam. Amy recounts her story on how she landed in Tampa, Florida, doing real estate and her work running Bindi's Buddies pet food donations in memory of her late furry friend.   Originally from Long Island, New York, Amy Karol reminisces about some of the things she misses from where she grew up. Friends and family, the beaches, the food, and even the accents. Amy growing up, didn't know what she wanted to be and admits she still really doesn't know. Amy shares that no matter what age she is, she has always wanted to be a writer, never thinking it would be her profession but something she wanted to do someday. Amy also shares her love for animals. She thought briefly about working as a veterinarian or pet psychologist but didn't materialize into what she was expecting it to be today.   Amy ended up attending Quinnipiac University, graduating with a degree in English. Still not knowing what she wanted to be, Amy contemplated the idea of becoming an English professor, so she decided to attend graduate school at Dowling College to receive a Masters in Reading and Special Education. After graduate...

As a service provider, especially one that serves a local community - it can be challenging to think beyond the four walls of your business…. Today’s guest, Amy will change the way you think about your business and how you can expand what you do and who you serve. Amy Flaherty talks about how she took her mental health practice online. Amy not only runs her private practice but she also runs a membership program and an online institute. In this episode, we broke down her business and particularly how she manages launches. Launching is something that many business owners are unsure about. The decision about whether you should launch or have an evergreen program leaves a lot of business owners confused. Amy shares why she chose to do launches and how moving to this model has changed her business and herself as a business owner. We also talk about why it’s okay to make mistakes, what she would’ve done differently looking back now and what she plans to do next in her business.  We talk about: How she made the jump to take her therapy business online Why she decided to close her membership The big things she had to wrap her brain around when moving to online work and into the expertise role What tools she uses for creating her online membership Why she does online launches  Why launching is right for her versus having an evergreen model How moving to this model has changed her business and herself as a boss What she would’ve done differently looking back Why it’s okay to make mistakes and learn from them What Amy plans to do next in her business   About Amy Flaherty: My name is Amy Flaherty and I’m a Licensed Psychological Examiner-Independent (LPE-I.) You are probably like what is that?? I get that a lot.  It’s a unique to Arkansas thing. Arkansas licenses people at the masters level through the psychology board to do testing and counseling; with the “I,”I can practice independently (without supervision). There aren’t many of us so it’s likely you haven’t heard of it.   But the most important part you need to know is that I’ve been practicing therapy with kids and adults since 2005 and have been in private practice since 2007.  I’m also a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).  I’ve been a RPT since 2012.  Becoming a RPT was really one of the smartest moves I’ve ever made in my professional life.  While sandtray therapy is my passion, it’s not the only method of therapy I use with my clients. I view change through cognitive-behavioral therapeutic lens but utilize many experiential methods to access all parts of my client’s brain. I’m a constant learner and a self-proclaimed nerd.  I have a passion for neuroscience and neuroplasticity, especially as it relates to sandtray therapy.   Connect with Amy:  Southern Sandtray Institute | Sandtray Therapy Association | True Hope Counseling   Links Mentioned on This Episode: Memberium Tribe Product Launch Formula

Amy Poehler is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and sought-after talents with credits including that of actress, writer, executive producer, and comedian. Amy is a Golden Globe winner, consecutive six-time Emmy nominee, and a New York Times bestselling author. Listen to this episode and learn:   About the things that inspire Amy and why she gives back to children’s hospitals.   What life is like during the pandemic for Amy and also for patients in hospitals for treatment.   What Amy’s childhood dreams were and how she started in comedy.   How cancer patient Lauren was diagnosed the same year as her mother.   How Amy and patient Lauren both handle life’s unexpected twists and turns.  

Calm the Chaos/ Episode 12 Amy Paine Photographer and her book Just Me About  Amy Paine is a Seattle portrait photographer and enjoys encouraging women to see how truly beautiful they are in their own skin with or without makeup. Amy helps people to challenge their feelings of “not enough” and grow in their confidence in every season of life.  She is the creator of the book Just Me. What  You’ll Learn What lead Amy to begin her journey as a portrait photographer Her inspiration behind the book Just Me How did her clients respond to their photo sessions not wearing any make up in front of the camera What Amy learned about herself thru the process of creating the book How Amy calms the chaos in her own life Resources Amy Paine Photography website To order the book Just Me click here Enjoy the show? Don’t miss an episode, follow the podcast on ITunes and Spotify Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and share with a friend!

If you learn to define and prioritize high-value activities you will become a more productive sales professional. If you know what activities hold the highest value and act on those over lower-value activities you set yourself up for success. We have finite reserves—you get to choose where you invest your time, energy, motivation and discipline. Amy Franko joins Paul in this episode of Sales Reinvented to chat about how she prioritizes her time to be successful in sales. Amy specializes in working with B2B organizations on sales effectiveness. She is a trainer and consultant, keynote speaker, and author of The Modern Seller.  Outline of This Episode [0:46] What is productivity? [1:50] What makes us unproductive [2:51] Improving productivity [4:13] Attributes of a great salesperson [5:07] Productivity Tools and tips [6:30] Top 3 dos and top 3 don'ts [11:34] Amy’s favorite productivity story Learn to say ‘no’ to prioritize high-value activities Amy points out that salespeople often have a huge list of sales activities to tackle. They’re often given the added burden of administrative tasks that they don’t need on their plates. This automatically lowers your ability to focus on high-value tasks. You must define what activity only you can do so you can delegate—or drop altogether—what isn’t a priority. Where are you going to devote your resources? What can you say no to? How do you become a more productive salesperson? A good sales professional knows the difference between just staying busy versus being productive. They are decisive about where they spend their time. Amy says you need to learn to focus on the big picture. Look at your week and set 3 goals—the high-value activities that will bring you forward progress. Likewise, she does the same thing daily: she prioritizes 3 things to get accomplished. If you start with a list of 10+ activities, you will never get anything done. But if you narrow your focus and knock out the most important things, it can leave room to knock out whatever’s left.  They time-block what’s important to stay organized. She recommends using a timer for each activity. It frees up your mind to focus on the task-at-hand instead of watching the clock. When the alarm goes off, you can re-evaluate where you’re at and either devote more time or move on to the next task.  Amy also loves using agendas to stay on track with meetings. Lastly, she likes to keep it old-school and use a paper list to track what she’s focusing on in a particular day.  Amy’s top 3 Productivity Do’s and Don’ts What are some things you should—or shouldn’t—do to enhance productivity? You must decide that your time is something you want to invest—not spend.  Design an environment that supports your productivity. Amy invested in a co-working space for when she needs to focus and knock out projects. Her home office brought too many distractions, so she came up with a better plan! Block your professional time AND your personal time in a way that works for you.  Don’t say yes to every opportunity, but take time to decide if it’s right for you. Don’t procrastinate on follow-up—do as many of those tasks while they’re fresh in your mind.  Don’t forget to bring an agenda to your meetings with clients. You’ll be far more productive. These are just a few of the things that Amy has found are imperative to her success that is easy for anyone to implement.  What Amy learned launching her book: The Modern Seller Writing a book is a huge undertaking. You aren’t just writing—you’re creating content, dealing with publishing, as well as marketing. Complex projects have a lot of moving parts, and Amy learned some valuable things that she wanted to share: To do something meaningful, she had to make trade-offs on other activities. She had to invest her time wisely to accomplish her dream of publishing a book.  She invested in an accountability partner. Amy hired a book coach and did a weekly call with her. Knowing she had to give her an update kept her on task and moving forward.  Big things are never accomplished alone. You need a support team so that you can focus on what your strengths are and the high-value activities that produce revenue.  Amy is full of useful tips and tricks that she’s learned throughout the years. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from one of the best and listen to the whole episode of Sales Reinvented! Resources & People Mentioned Leff Bonney Todoist The Modern Seller by Amy Franko Connect with Amy Franko Amy’s website LinkedIn Twitter Connect With Paul Watts  LinkedIn Twitter Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Our Guest - Amy Needham Amy is a Nutrition & Performance Coach. She currently lectures and mentors in Performance Nutrition to a variety of people across the world including doctors. Amy sees clients both online and face to face, with most of these clients looking for body transformations & a mental shift in regards to health. Amy was a competitive gymnast for 10years, and has several qualifications in yoga, massage, Powerlifting, Women's artistic gymnastics, boxing, Cert iii and 4 in fitness & personal training along with mentorships in exercise sport science & physiology as well as female health. This legend of a fellow nerd is also a student in a bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition & Masters in Dietetics. Her focus as a coach is upon improving the lives of all that she meets, creating a body & mind transformation. Working specifically with hormonal health and the psychology of eating to create lifestyle based body recomposition to maintain a lean & strong physique year round is her jam. As Amy puts it - she  bridges the Gap between Health & 'Fitness' to dispel the bullshit & give knowledge to the masses. Her point of difference as a coach is that she doesn't want to retain clients - she simply wants to create the physical change in a way that educates the person enough to go about it alone after they finish up.   Topics Include:

Our first episode of 2020 is here! What Amy's doing too much of in January, cleansing our homes with witchcraft, Jane McDonald updates and an upsetting revelation from Jennie regarding Geoff from Byker Grove.  Plus, you'll never un-hear what Jennie confesses about FaceTime. 

This past August I was a guest on my friend Amy Porterfield’s Marketing Made Easy podcast, where I discussed 3 different strategies (plus a bonus!) for using Facebook ads in your pre-launch, or that crucial 60 to 90 days timeframe leading up to cart open. I wanted to share part of this conversation with Amy here today, because we covered a lot of things that could not only help you launch, but also build your email list year round, lower your ad costs, and a whole lot more. You’ll hear actual strategies that both Amy and I have used in our businesses to make the best use of this critical pre-launch phase, including some beginner and advanced strategies for you to try implementing in your own business.  What Amy and I talk about in this episode isn’t rocket science. It’s really all about focusing on the basics when it comes to running Facebook ads and launching your new course or program. The people who are willing to be patient and that stick with these basic principles are the ones who will be rewarded in the end! Before we start the show, I’ve got something to ask. At this time we have over 500 5-Star ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts, which is great, but I’ve set a goal to get 750 of them now by the end of this year, December 31st, 2019. If you’ve gotten value from this podcast, I’d really appreciate you subscribing and leaving an honest rating and review. Take a screenshot, share it on your Instagram Stories and tag me, @rickmulready. When we hit the 750 ratings and reviews, I’ll be raffling off a book bundle of my top 10 business and mindset books for one lucky winner. If you’ve already left a rating and review, just take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram, and you’ll be eligible to win as well! Want to win a 30-minute strategy session with me? I’ll be drawing one winner at random each month, and all you have to do is give me your feedback on this podcast over at http://rickmulready.com/messenger, telling me what you’d like to hear more of - including topics you’d like to see covered, guests, style and frequency of the show! On the Show Today You’ll Learn: What Amy does (and her mindset) during her own pre-launch phase and the benefits of focusing on this specific time period Ways to use video to create content, add value and overcome objections, plus the objective to use and what to optimize for when running ads to your video What type of videos are working best for marketers as Facebook ads (and why polished and scripted isn’t always better) How to use ads to build your email list and attract your ideal audience for your launch, plus why a longer pre-launch period can pay you huge dividends The power of a pop-up Facebook Group during pre-launch, and what I’ve done to attract the right people into mine The reasons that it helps to be consistent with your Facebook advertising at all times, and not just when you’re preparing to launch

Amy Northard, CPA, has a passion for helping small business owners manage their finances and accounting so they can focus on growing their business. She also loves teaching accounting basics to online entrepreneurs who are just starting out. We were lucky enough to have her on this episode of Worth It, where we talk all about her CPA firm, what a CPA does, and when a creative biz owner (like yourself) might need to bring a CPA onboard. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN [01:48] Amy’s journey as a CPA [04:01] How Amy formed a niche making accounting easy for business owners to understand [06:05] Why finding experts who are “wired” for their work is so important [11:16] The nuances that come with serving entrepreneurs and business owners [13:17] Signs it might be time to hire a CPA [14:12] The difference between a bookkeeper and a CPA [15:33] What to look for in a CPA [18:28] The difference between a CPA and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ [22:11] Who Amy’s Be Your Own CFO course is right for [24:01] The benefits of keeping it in the family [26:23] What Amy wants to do in her “revivement” [29:21] What’s next for Amy and her CPA firm   Amy's Journey to Owning Her Own CPA Firm Amy is one of those rare breeds who loves taxes, following processes, and managing small business finances. She started her relationship with accounting in high school when her dad encouraged her to take classes, and the rest is history. But when she received her CPA designation and started working in a bigger firm, she quickly realized that working in a cubicle and doing the same work day in and day out wasn’t filling her up. So, like a true entrepreneur, Amy started looking into starting her own CPA firm. As she started attracting her own clients, she quickly realized that there was a real need in the small business space. When it came to finances, creative entrepreneurs and biz owners were really struggling to understand their finances and basic accounting principles. In fact, traditional accounting “speak” was downright overwhelming to them… so Amy sought to find ways to help. Today, she works with creative entrepreneurs and biz owners all over the US navigate taxes and set up bookkeeping systems so they can get back to the part of the business they love – the creative part. Of course, we talk all about when our listeners might want to hire a CPA and what a CPA even is because we know a lot of you are too afraid to ask that question

Amy is an Engineer and a multidisciplinary Data Scientist at USAA. She received her B.E degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas. Amy is an active promoter for women in STEM and enjoys teaching & organizing community events to increase women's visibility in the field. She previously served as the Women in Data Science Ambassador (WiDS) for the Global Women in Data Science group at Stanford University. She also founded San Antonio Data Science Meetup in 2016. Enjoy the show! We speak about: [02:55] How Amy started in the world of data [05:40] Amy’s professional background [07:40] Amy’s Ph.D. changed everything [13:00] Deciding to become an entrepreneur [17:45] Having kids inspired Amy to work in healthcare [25:20] Amy’s passion has kept her motivated [27:50] Being a female in the data space [35:40] About the Women in Data Science Meetup [42:00] Having a work/life balance [44:25] What Amy is most proud of in her career [49:30] Amy’s advice for aspiring data scientists Resources: Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywdaali/ Amy’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/wdaali999?lang=en Lucea AI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lucea-ai/about/ Lucea AI Website: https://www.lucea-ai.com Women in Data Science: https://www.widsconference.org/ambassadors-2018.html San Antonio Women in Machine Learning & Data Science: https://www.meetup.com/San-Antonio-Women-in-Machine-Learning-and-Data-Science/events/ IEEE Smart City Summit: https://attend.ieee.org/scs-2019/speakers/ Quotes: “Data has the ability to help a lot of people.” “If you can do a Ph.D., you can do anything.” “I love the fast pace of the industry.” “You don’t need a PhD to be a data scientist.” Thank you to our sponsors: Fyrebox - Make Your Own Quiz! RMIT Online Master of Data Science Strategy and Leadership Gain the advanced strategic, leadership and data science capabilities required to influence executive leadership teams and deliver organisation-wide solutions. Visit online.rmit.edu.au for more information And as always, we appreciate your Reviews, Follows, Likes, Shares and Ratings. Thank you so much for listening. Enjoy the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datafuturology/message

Welcome to today’s show!   WHAT WE’LL LEARN:   How Amy found sobriety in AA as an Atheist/Agnostic How Amy was sober for 1.5 years in high school but found out she had not done enough “research” and so she kept on going/researching How the culture she found in AA in Oakland, CA helped her get sober What Amy thinks is the most powerful part of the program that helped with her sobriety What she found that was so special in the Buddhist Recovery program What are the Four Noble Truths What is the Eightfold Path How does one start in a Buddhist Recovery program-what about meditation? How Recovery Dharma does not compartmentalize one’s substance/obsessive thinking What Amy does to really deal with the suffering of her mind and why she thinks drinking is not the only problem What the symbol of the Eightfold path means and the symbolism behind it How you can practice using Recovery Dharma as the 11th step RESOURCES MENTIONED   Recovery Dharma Website Recovery Dharma Facebook Group Info@recoverydharma.org   For more info, head over to atheistsinrecovery.com and subscribe to our email list. And thank you for listening!   Leave an honest review on ITUNES.  Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.   Subscribe on ITUNES

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! My guest today is Amy Eaton of AmyTakesPictures.com Amy is a photographer-turned-educator who teaches makers + Etsy sellers how to DIY their own gorgeous product photos. I was connected to Amy by my team member and right hand woman Laura who also works with Amy, and she kept telling me “You gotta get her on the podcast, she’s awesome!”  And you guys, I’m SO glad I did because Amy had a TON of fantastic advice for you guys to help you grow, and she’s the perfect example of someone who took a service traditionally done one on one that required her time and physical presence - and turned it into a scalable business that doesn’t require her to be there to run. Not only that - my conversation with Amy was another transformational one for me where I had the realization that I’ve been playing it small in my business and that it’s time to make some big changes… More on that later. Today we’re talking about: How Amy took her skills and created an online course to teach photography to non-techie product makers. Amy’s journey from side hustle to self employed, why she then went back to corporate and what ultimately made her go all in and take her photography business full-time. The one thing that’s more important to the success of your business than anything else. What Amy did after her business failed. Exactly how Amy built her audience and her email list. The power in knowing your numbers. Why you should ask yourself what you really want out of your business. Why to avoid focusing on what you offer, and what to focus on instead. How playing small might be holding you back, and how to start playing it big. Amy’s advice for you if you’re struggling to get traction in your side hustle. The one belief Amy had to change about herself to get where she is today. And just one more thing before we dive in - we unfortunately had a really spotty connection for our interview - but our conversation was SO GOOD I didn’t want to stop and reschedule because sometimes, you lose the magic of that first connection, you know what I mean? There is so much actionable and inspiring stuff in this interview that I hope you’ll give me a pass on the audio - I did my best to clean it up for you guys… but shocker, I’m not a professional sound engineer!! Okay, so let’s go ahead and dive into my interview with Amy Eaton of AmyTakesPictures.com My favorite quotes from Amy: “What strategy do you bring that’s unique to you that's going to transform the people you serve?” “You can create the best thing in the world but if nobody knows about it, it doesn’t matter.” “Helping people is important to my life, it feeds my soul.” “Persevere until you have nothing left and then keep going more.” So I mentioned in our intro that my conversation with Amy was another transformational one for me where I had the realization that I’ve been playing it small in my business and that it’s time to make some big changes…  And I realized that it’s finally time for me to press pause on taking one on one web design clients and focus exclusively on my signature programs, the Website Marketing Lab and the Web Designer Academy. I’ve been scared to do it, because the one on one jobs are my security blanket. They’re my steady paycheck.  But my goal from day one has always been to make 100% of my revenue from scalable sources - my courses.  And talking to Amy solidified what I’ve known for a long time… I’m not spending my time on my goal. I’m spending 80% of my time on client work, which brings in 50% of my revenue. I spend 20% of my time on marketing my own business, which brings in 50% of my revenue. Imagine what I can do if I shift how I’m spending my time to my own business? So I did it. I made the decision to stop accepting one on one clients for at least the next 6 months and focus on growing my audience and marketing my courses. It honestly feels like I made the decision to quit my day job again. I’m having all kinds of deja vu over here... But I’ve been playing small for a long time, and thanks to conversations on this show with people like Amy, I’m ready to start playing big. So stay tuned! Amy is hosting a free 5 day challenge to help makers get better product photos in just 5 days from September 23rd - 27th.  Registration for 5 Days To Better Product Photos is now open at www.amytakespictures.com/challenge.    Resources mentioned in this episode: www.amytakespictures.com The Startup Podcast: Pirate Needs Pirate Snap, Sell, Succeed Course Bio: Amy is a photographer and educator with over 10 years of experience in this wild world of chasing light and creating images. As a product photographer, she's worked with handmade and product-based sellers for several years, and now empowers makers to take their own beautiful product images through her signature program Snap, Sell, Succeed.  After side hustling (and struggling) for several years, Amy was able to finally break free from her day job and launch her online product photography courses for makers. Within two years, Amy has achieved her status as a six-figure entrepreneur and reached two major goals - knowing she'll never have to return to her day job again, and being able to replace her husband's income as well, which allowed him to leave his full-time job as well. They now work from home together, growing their business and raising their two young children. Amy's work has been featured on podcasts an publications, such as Handmade Seller Magazine, Maker Academy, Heart Soul & Hustle, Being Boss, and Happily Ever Crafter. Connect with Amy: Website: amytakespictures.com Instagram: @amy.takes.pictures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyeatonphotography Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amyeatonphoto/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/amyeaton

Today we have a special bonus episode highlighting a mama in the podcasting space that we absolutely adore. We’re talking to Amy Dunkel, the host of Moms Who Rule the World, a podcast for all things motherhood designed specifically for moms who are in between ruling the world and losing their mind. In this episode, you’ll hear about Amy’s experience of continually reinventing herself as a woman and mother and how she prioritizes creativity to fuel her motherhood. She shares the importance of taking baby steps to make tasks more approachable and to help reach your goals. She also shares why she started her podcast, what her life looks as a mama and a podcaster, and the changes that have come along with all of life’s transitions.  What’s In This Episode: The emotions that come when children have birthdays How her career has transitioned due to motherhood Getting married and deciding she wanted to start a creative business Struggling with postpartum depression The hardest part of starting her own podcast How motherhood affects your self-identity Navigating through changes in her life with motherhood Managing her relationship with her spouse through all of life’s transitions How your capability of love expands with children What her day-to-day life looks like What Moms Who Rule the World is about What Amy is excited about this year 

Every big talk has the potential to change lives. This is especially true of today's speaker, who prepared a life-changing talk about survival and resilience. She will inspire you with her story of taking her expertise to a deeper level and helping people become more resilient beyond just surviving.   Amy C. O'Neill, MS, LPC has built a career in mental health over two-and-a-half decades, and traveled a personal path that has proven over and over again that resilience is key to truly living healthy, both in mind and body. Resilience enables us to face tragedy and still take the necessary steps to go through. Resilience is mandatory for us to recover when obstacles interfere. And, as Amy can attest, resilience can be harnessed.   After methodically training and successfully completing three Ironman Triathlons, and the prestigious Boston Marathon five times, Amy knows how mental and physical focus can lead to success. Perhaps her biggest life test was being thrust into the role of a Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor. Her testimony understanding the path of the unthinkable has opened up her eyes to a new way of going through adversity. Amy's goal is to share her lived and learned knowledge with others. The survival journey is complicated, and we can not only survive challenges, but also thrive and create a life we love.   We'll explore:   Various ways that Amy is using her speaking platform to impact lives and advocate for survivors. The value of understanding your message fully. The mindset shift to begin owning who you are as a speaker. What Amy learned about herself in the Speakers Who Dare process. The most surprising thing about the process for Amy. Why doing this talk represented a risk for Amy. How Speakers Who Dare has impacted Amy personally and professionally. Her tips for anyone doing a big talk.

There are plenty of external factors that can derail your success in business. But do you know where some of the most negative factors can be? Inside our own heads Women can be their own worst critics:"I can't do this." "I don't know enough." "People are going to realise I'm not sure what I'm doing." In this podcast episode with Amy Porterfield, host of the Marketing Made Easy podcast, you'll learn why the goals you've been setting, both for yourself and your business, might be too small. You'll be encouraged to NOT hang out on the sidelines, watching other people play the big game.  But instead, to get in the game of becoming a big deal in YOUR niche. It's time to set big goals. Goals that scare you. Because it's those huge goals that push you out of your comfort zone and stretch you further than you thought possible. Imagine if you set a big hairy audacious goal and really committed to playing BIG. What could your business look like 12 months from now? Listen to this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast with Suzi Dafnis and Amy Porterfield to discover: What keeps us from realising our full potential as business owners Why getting uncomfortable leads to the biggest growth The impact of "showing up" in your business How sharing your honest self builds a connection with your customers Why Amy always follows her mentors' advice What Amy had to change about her inner monologue in order to grow her business Why you need financial markers of successAND markers about the people you serve, and how you've helped their lives How you know WHEN you've become a "big deal" Why it's important to celebrate your wins

We dive into all things CBD in today’s episode, where I chat with Amy Duncan, Founder and CEO of Mowellens. Amy launched Mowellens last year after her husband was diagnosed with brain cancer, and we talk about her journey with her husband, launching the company, and deep dive into the world of CBD. Is it the cure-all it’s being touted as? And so much more. In this episode, we discuss: Amy’s career path How her husband discovered he had a brain tumor Why Amy decided to launch Mowellens What it’s like to make your personal story your business Amy’s experience with being a caregiver, and her advice for caregivers What is CBD? Why the CBD industry has exploded Is CBD a cure-all? How CBD is the movement of our generation Why low-quality CBD can be dangerous, and how to find a good brand How to evaluate CBD lab tests The best ways to take CBD Who should not take CBD and why some people have adverse reactions How CBD can become more accessible What Amy does for fun How to do your own research on wellness trends Mentioned in this episode: PubMed for research Growth Hacking with Vin Clancy Natural Products Expo West All the deets: Check out Mowellens and use code MEDIUMWELL for 10% off your purchase Keep up with Amy’s personal story on her website Follow along with Amy at @livingduncan, and Mowellens at @mowellens on Instagram Tag me (@saraweinreb) and Amy/Mowellens on Instagram with your favorite takeaways from the episode!

Hey friends! This week on Proof to Product I’m sitting down with Amy Tan, founder of the creative lifestyle company, Amy Tangerine. I’m really excited to have Amy on the show, because not only is she a creative entrepreneur that designs online content as well as fun, tangible products like t-shirts and craft supplies, she also teaches workshops around the world, makes YouTube videos, consults with awesome brands and wrote the book, Craft a Life You Love. Amy believes everyone has a story to tell, and her mission is to inspire women everywhere to feel joy and confidence by infusing creativity, fun, and intention into the everyday.   On today’s episode, Amy shares how she got her start as an entrepreneur and how her business has evolved over time. She gives advice for curating an authentic and organic social media presence, and the best way to approach contracts and collaboration. We also talk about her favorite mediums, how she connects with her audience and how she decides which partnerships and collaborations to say yes to. ON TODAY’S EPISODE: Why Amy enjoys Instagram as a medium Her perspective on vlogging How she keeps her YouTube channel authentic   The importance of separating self-worth from “likes” What Amy did to monetize her Instagram organically How she learned to negotiate contracts Amy’s three criteria for collaboration Legal advice for freelancers and influencers How writing a book helped Amy heal and deal in difficult times A sneak peek at what Amy’s got going on in 2019   KEY TAKE-AWAYS:   “My parents always instilled this value of you can do anything you put your mind to and your heart in, they really had this vision that the American dream was to work for yourself.” - Amy Tan   “I had all these ideas for side hustles, without knowing that that's what they were. I magically somehow ended up turning a lot of hobbies into work. ” - Amy Tan   “It’s so valuable to try different things and you don't actually have to go all in on something. You can dabble.” - Amy Tan   “There's so many things that you can learn and I just think that experimentation is the best way to do so.” - Amy Tan   “I really wanted people to get a feel of what it was like as a small business owner, as a creative entrepreneur who sits in a studio working and have that dialogue and that feeling that you're right alongside me in the studio creating, and on the adventures that I take.” - Amy Tan   “I feel like it's still me being on Instagram. I'm still authentic, I'm still real. I'm still the same person. Even though the content that I share might vary to a certain degree, I just love being able to do that in such a fun format.”  - Amy Tan   “I experimented with different types of videos. Sometimes I would do a tutorial, sometimes I would talk straight to camera, sometimes it would be short, sometimes it'd be longer. I played around and I took the pressure off of myself for making things perfect.” - Amy Tan   “You're trying to be true to yourself and you're not trying to create an image just to appease people.” - Katie Hunt   “Sometimes I actually don't want to post that many pretty things because I don't want people thinking that all I'm focusing on is the pretty aspects and nothing bad is happening in my life. That is so untrue.” - Amy Tan   “Show the type of work you want to be doing and then that'll ultimately attract the same type of people that are interested in it.” - Katie Hunt   “I do love helping people and working with people. But at the same time, I realize that my time is really limited and I can't be spread too thin because I've been there before.” - Amy Tan   “Why are you starting this business to begin with? Who do you want to serve and how you want to make an impact in their lives? Because if you don't have a reason for starting this business, then it's not truly a business, if you're not solving problems.” - Katie Hunt   “I don't have a rate sheet. I don't believe in her rate card. I believe everything is a conversation.” - Amy Tan   “I don't know if you know this, but you can't really tell an entrepreneur what to do.” - Amy Tan CONNECT WITH EMILY MARKS: Website: http://amytangerine.com/ YouTube: http://youtube.com/amytangerine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/   JOIN US FOR PROOF TO PRODUCT’S 100th EPISODE! Call In: http://tradeshowcamp.com/ptp100/ PAPER CAMP E-COURSE     Many of you have been patiently waiting for the return of our Paper Camp E-course and I’m excited to tell you that it’s here. This is a 4-week online program that kicks off March 18.  You’ll get new videos to watch each week on your own and we’ll have a live Q&A call every week with me and special guest experts.   But you’ve got to act fast, because registration closes on March 16. If you’ve want to see your products on the shelves of retail stores big & small, if you want to launch or refine your wholesale program, or maybe you want to exhibit at large scale trade shows, this is the program for you! We’ll cover product development, sales tools for wholesale, working with reps, marketing to retailers and exhibiting at shows. To learn more and register, head to http://bit.ly/pce2019 I look forward to having you there! SUBSCRIBE To subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app. WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies. FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCT Follow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST If you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.   SHARE Be sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know! ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is brought to you by Tradeshow Bootcamp and hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, TSBC has worked with hundreds of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

In this episode, I interview Amy Gillespie, founder of the Campfire Experience, about taking the leap and chasing you dreams! Amy provides advice and words of inspiration for those ready to venture into the unknowns of entrepreneurship and taking on new challenges as a business owner and mother. About Amy: Amy Gillespie is the founder of the Campfire Experience, a pop-up glamping rental and experience company with bases in the midwest and mountain regions. She began and built her career in marketing, advertising, and event planning working with creative agencies and Fortune 100 companies to create memorable moments and standout advertising. In 2016, she took a risk leaving a secure role in corporate America to follow her dream of creating a company that exists to get more people outside. As the founder of The Campfire Experience, she created an analog experiential company that would manifest her dream of creating connection while getting more people outside. For Amy it’s an indescribable feeling to see the joy on peoples’ faces at each event. For her and for her team, this is more than a job: they’re on a mission to delight and surprise guests; to help them re-connect to themselves, to one another and to the environment; and to encourage exploration. Listen as Amy and I talk about entrepreneurship, facing challenges, and... Evaluating what drives you and finding a way to make it into a career - "living the life you want to live" Defining your purpose / mission as a business owner to keep yourself excited and motivated through the ups and downs How Amy embraced the unknown and said "yes" to everything during her first year of entrepreneurship What Amy learned from her first year of running a business and how she applies those lessons to grow and prosper The excitement of the unknown Adventuring as a family and testing out the waters in new places Listen Now on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play! Connect with Amy Online The Campfire Experience Instagram

Today’s guest can see the future. No, Amy Birks doesn’t use a crystal ball or some time-travel device. Amy was born with the ability to see the biggest, brightest, most vibrant potential in everyone and everything she encounters. Also known as The Strategy Ninja, she combines that superpower with her GPS-brain to help impact-driven entrepreneurs create customized strategies to optimize their marketing, grow their businesses, and get the results they want FAST. Author of the international best-seller, The Hustle-Free Business, Amy literally wrote the book on how to make marketing fun, easy, and impactful. Often referred to as a “master connector,” Amy’s 10 years of corporate strategy and project management experience make her the purposeful entrepreneur’s secret weapon for growth and results. Share this episode with a brilliant business bestie that needs this message today.   Highlights of our conversation 1:46 - Getting to know Amy and her random career path 6:40 - Amy’s favorite karaoke song (AND listen to the end for a special treat!) 8:30 - Before Amy was a Ninja OR how she started her business 14:24 - How your business can be easy AND simple 17:06 - The secret elixir to entrepreneurial success 22:15 - The real metrics for measuring success 24:45 - The most crucial piece entrepreneurs are missing 29:00 - How to avoid self-sabotage 30:36 - What Amy’s hustle-free business looks like 35:40 - The money is the measurement of your impact 39:00 - Amy teaches how to get more blowjobs 43:00 - Amy sings the jar of LOLs   Find Amy Visit her website - https://www.amybirks.com/ Read her book - https://www.amybirks.com/book/ Join her Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wegetresultstribe/   Credits Interview: Amy Birks Theme music: Superstar by Gyom - https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/superstar   Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - https://twitter.com/spelledgeary

Audrey Wallace and Amy Husted were two stay at home moms trying to figure out how to battle postpartum depression and trying to figure out how to get a night out without having to pay an arm and a leg. They saw a problem and set out to change it! They created an app that you can trade out babysitting with called KOMAE. Komae is greek for village because well as you know…raising a family take a village!! The KOMAE APP is available on all devices! So go download it right away and start building your village! I love their hearts behind this, they are making a way for others to build community and change our families! Go download the app now and start building and adding to your village! What Amy and Audrey are loving: IMPERFECT COURAGE by Jessica Honegar Rosie Revere Engineer By Harry N Abrams WHEN GOD MADE YOU By Waterbrook CONNECT WITH KOMAE KOMAE WEBSITE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK SPONSORED BY: Because I’m His Jump in on their newest passion project, No-Frills Jesus. No-Frills Jesus is a 100% free resource to help get you into a regular rhythm of spending time in God's word. All you need is your Bible and the will to dig in -- no matter what your history with Bible study is. Sign-up today at becauseimhis.com/coffee. CONNECT WITH Jeanette INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK

Amy Chan is the founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and the popular relationship, and love blog Just My Type, where she fuses together psychology and science to break down the things we experience in love and heartache. Her valuable advice in this episode includes tips on how to identify and break through unhealthy relationship cycles and practical ways to create positive shifts in how we approach relationships.   This episode includes: The spark behind Amy’s website and how she used her heartache as inspiration to create something new Amy’s experience in writing about topics that come with a lot of shame Jen and Amy talk about having the courage to deal with tough topics and talk about them publicly Rejection as a numbers game -- the challenge of applying this strategy to dating and love Amy defines our “Chemistry Radars” and how they are influenced by our childhood Rewiring our brains and reworking unhealthy patterns to find healthy relationships How Amy combines psychology and science in her work Jen and Amy talk the pain of breakups and the grieving process that follows Amy talks managing your heart and the positive things that can come out of a breakup Taking the high road and reframing stories of victimization into opportunities What Amy’s Breakup Bootcamp retreat is all about (hint: breaking patterns, not man-bashing) The healing that comes from connecting with others through our pain Speed Round: The advice Amy would tell herself at age 22, and what she’s working on next!

This episode gets real. If you have my book Eat Cake. Be Brave. Then you know that weight has been an issue all of my life. One of my earliest memories was getting out of bed and finding my mom eating frosting and watching Johnny Carson. I’ve tried different diets, and I know it is about the journey, letting God guide me, and having a conversation with my heart. This is why I’m so excited about today’s guest. Amy Reinecke is someone who I discovered on Instagram and her website Beautifully Broken Journey resonated with me. Amy talks about her story, her struggle with weight, food, and dieting. We talk about how it is about the journey, loving your body, and trusting in God to guide you. This is a complex topic that is a lifelong journey. Hopefully, we can all inspire each other to take this journey in a gracious and loving way. You can find Amy Reinecke here: Beautifully Broken Journey Amy on Facebook Amy on Instagram Show Notes [00:55] My earliest memory is crawling out of bed and finding my mom watching Johnny Carson and eating frosting. [01:31] This is when eating in secret became fun, but honestly it isn't a whole lot of fun anymore. [01:42] Everybody seems to have an opinion about my weight and my size. [02:39] I want more. I want better. I want to do everything I need to do and get dressed up and feel good about myself. I want to lose weight. [03:21] My guest today is someone who I've been following on Instagram for a while. I am a crazy huge fan of this woman. [03:53] Amy Reinecke is my guest today. [05:07] Amy's journey also started when she was a little girl. She has struggled with weight and body image. [06:04] Amy spent a lot of time chasing the number on the scale. She felt like she didn't add up in quite a few different ways. [06:49] She went on her first diet when she was in the fourth grade. [07:15] Amy shares why her website is called Beautifully Broken Journey. [08:08] Beautifully broken jumped out at Melissa. She saw her reflection in that title. [10:41] By the end of the show, we should all love ourselves enough to try to do better for our bodies. [13:07] Amy and Melissa both sing. Melissa even moved to Nashville to pursue her dream of singing. [13:20] Melissa was paid really well to be a session singer. She stood at the back and let everyone else take center stage, because she didn’t look the part. [14:52] Amy and her husband had been through a difficult time and her weight and body image was a contributing factor. She would diet and then gain the weight back. [15:23] She had lost weight and was unhappy living a life of restriction, until she discovered binge eating disorder. [16:33] Binge eating disorder when you hide your food choices is a real thing. [17:09] Amy began therapy and gained 100 pounds. Her diet had been so restrictive, and she started eating whatever she wanted. She was actually on 3 medications and one of them caused extreme hunger. [18:35] She had to learn and relearn her hunger cues. [21:27] How restrictive diets can really backfire in the long run. [22:39] Why food was such an emotional issue for Amy. She struggled for years and realize she couldn't fight the battle on her own anymore. She opened up her heart and asked for help. [23:14] She knows it's more than just calories in and calories out. Are you broken inside? Are you taking your life, because you're not enjoying your food? [24:23] Amy has finally realized that her journey is forever. [24:52] Amy feels better when she takes care of her body. She's a better wife, mother, and friend. She is also lost 104 pounds in the last two years. [25:37] God created us to run on full capacity with the physical, emotional, and spiritual. [25:51] Melissa is kicking butt emotionally and spiritually. But we are only as strong as our weakest link. [27:37] We are more than the number on the scale. Amy loves the body kindness movement. [30:20] Amy went back to Weight Watchers but was determined to do it in a healthy way. [31:48] Amy chose Weight Watchers because it was the only program that had worked for her. Restriction in any form is not healthy for her. [32:48] She needed to honor her body in a lifelong way. [33:53] Being a mom is the one area that Amy had the utmost confidence in. [34:12] God had taught Amy to trust in Him in that season. [35:12] Amy's back surgery was a gift of God's grace. In a way it was saying let's just start over. [36:13] It's not about a number. It's about having a body that can move and a body that you can appreciate. [37:43] Amy felt that God told her to stop drinking Diet Coke. [39:07] Melissa finds that when God is leading her, she is more in tune with his voice. [39:55] He is also the God of the small moments. [41:06] Amy is being pushed in a direction that will probably give her more freedom than she has ever had in her life. [43:23] It's not about the weight, it is about the journey and the reliance on a creator that is greater than you. [45:03] What Amy is doing means so much to Melissa. [45:41] It was a true blessing for Amy to share her story. [46:46] The lightning round… [49:20] This was a tough topic for me. It's time to have a conversation with my heart. Thanks for joining us on Ordinary People Ordinary Things. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Just like your mother taught you. Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter This Sucks But God Is Good (online course) Beautifully Broken Journey Amy on Facebook Amy on Instagram Eat Cake. Be Brave.

068: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga with Amy Hoare   Today's episode opens up a difficult but important issue in the yoga world; the abuse of power.  Shannon has invited Trauma Treatment Specialist Amy Hoare who has recently completed her 300-hour at the Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga program. Amy conducted a survey as part of her final project which focused on hands-on-assists, power dynamics, and abuse in yoga.   Amy began her yoga practice with the intention of working through trauma and decided to become a yoga teacher for her own healing. Amy took her YTT at Karma Teachers in Vancouver, BC, finding the program focused a lot on transformation and healing. Karma Teachers is a not-for-profit community-based program focused on working through trauma.   Amy compiled data for a survey she created about the abuse of power in yoga classes. There were 146 respondents (all of whom have participated in a yoga class), answering a series of questions that would help Amy unearth the overt and subtle abuses of power. Amy notes that there is an inherent power dynamic between the student and teacher- especially in guru settings. Amy shares that her intention was not to shame or cause division but rather to help her identify power imbalances so she could shed light on this for students and teachers.   Shannon and Amy discuss the oftentimes unsettling results. Amy also shares how her training and final project have influenced how she now teaches, defines terms such as complex trauma and trauma-sensitivity training, and gives tips on how you incorporate a trauma-informed perspective into your teaching. 5:45 Amy's yoga journey   8:30 Amy's understanding of trauma as she's grown in experience and education   9:10 Complex Trauma-  a trauma that is repeated (a duration element to it)   Always relational- always happens in relationship and therefore trauma is healed in relationship   10:35 Background on the survey   13:55 Survey question: Have you been physically abused by your yoga teacher (11.6%)   16:15 Survey question: have you been verbally abused by a yoga teacher? (24%)   18:45 Survey question: Have you ever found your yoga teacher value your experience over yours? (68%)   20:10 How the study influenced Amy's teaching   22:25 Amy's choice to back away from public classes and her focus moving forward in the trauma-sensitive yoga field.     25:15 How Amy's language has shifted in and out of yoga classes e.g. asking vs. telling   Question for yoga teachers: Is there a possibility to be more aware of subtleties like language, cueing, and offering hands-on-assists?   31:25 Working within the scope of your practice to help students and the benefit of therapy in conjunction with yoga classes   34:40 Authentic connection and its relation to attachment theory; facilitator is doing the movement with the student and how that can create an authentic connection with a healthy attachment   35:45 How Amy practices non-attachment in her teaching by not being attached to a rigid idea of the form- the point is a shared authentic experience, the practice of making choices and bringing in interoceptive awareness, all of which is based on trauma theory, attachment theory, and neuroscience   39:00 Interoception in trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed classes, normalizing “feeling nothing”, avoid telling students what they need to feel and what the pose should look like   41:40 Functional movement vs. precise poses   43:45 Answers to hands-on-assists questions influenced the biggest change in Amy's teaching:   Have you received a physical assists or adjustments without being asked (65%)   Have you ever felt pressured to receive a yoga assist adjustment even when consent was given (37%)   46:20 Survey question: Have you noticed that certain advanced poses or forms are valued as more spiritual than other forms by your teachers through statements such as “go deeper”? (66%)   This response relates back to attachment to the form or that we need to take people somewhere in particular   47:30 What Amy wants to say to yoga teachers about the results of the survey and moving forward   52:40 Shannon's closing thoughts and key takeaways   Terms   Interoception: Interoception is our ability to “internally-sense”; such as the feelings of hunger, feeling the need for a “bio-break”, feeling our heart racing, or feeling ourselves getting anxious. Interoception can be compromised by negative conditioning. This conditioning can come in the form of verbal cues “only babies cry” resulting in a shame in expressing deep pain with tears. Other verbal cues such as “you're not sick, you're just faking it” resulting in a conditioned distrust of our somatic symptoms. It can also be compromised due to trauma and toxic stress. The good news is through contemplative somatic and cognitive techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and yoga (contemplative movement) we can improve our connection with what is going on inside ourselves!   From the article: Interoception: Our Felt Sense from Trauma Recover Yoga.Com   Complex Trauma: Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD; also known as complex trauma disorder) is a psychological disorder thought to occur as a result of repetitive, prolonged trauma involving sustained abuse or abandonment by a caregiver or other interpersonal relationships with an uneven power dynamic.   Excerpt from: Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Wikipedia Article   Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: “Trauma-sensitive yoga goals are quite contained, evidence-based model for effective treatment for trauma survivors. “ -Amy Hoare   Trauma-sensitive yoga helps them learn to calm their minds and regulate their physical responses and, thus, their emotions. They're able to learn to recognize and tolerate physical sensations and thereby regain a feeling of safety inside their bodies.   From Trauma-Sensitive Yoga on socialworktoday.com   Trauma-Informed Care: Trauma Informed Care is an organizational structure and treatment framework that involves understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma.   From the Trauma Informed Care Project.Org Links   Amy's Email: Amyrobynagnes@gmail.com   Yoga Movement and Research Group on Facebook   Link to Amy's Survey: Power and Yoga   Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga program- great resources on the site   Karma Teachers in Vancouver   Related TCYT Episode:   003: Trauma Training for Every Yoga Teacher with Margaret Howard   The Connected Teacher Facebook Group   Follow The Connected Teacher on Youtube   Book a Consultation Call with Shannon   Define Your Yoga Niche Online Course   Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity

Intercontinental Hotel Los Angeles, by Amy Jakubowski and Wilson Associates. Click on the image for more info! Amy Jakubowski: International Design Today in the Lounge Nick speaks with Amy Jakubowski live from BD West in LA. Amy talks about how she she got started in interior design at young age, what she does working for Wilson Associates, and some qualities she looks for in interns. Getting to Know Amy On Amy's coffee table you would find two candles, a book on 1950's California design, and plant that's still alive. She loves to travel for work and also takes trips with her friends -- this year it's a jaunt in Croatia. One of her projects has even taken her to Minsk, and she loves going back to Paris. Beer, wine, or cocktail? She loves rosés in the afternoon and reds at night, but if it isn't a nightcap, she prefers a cocktail. Click on the image to see the complete portfolio of the Intercontinental Hotel Los Angeles! How Amy got into Interior Design Amy's passion for interior design grew when she was thirteen and drew inspiration from her neighbors, which led her to the classroom on Saturdays for FIT classes and an eventual bachelor's degree. She worked in the industry part-time while in school and full-time when on breaks, and even had a job offer waiting for her when she graduated. Her first ten years were spent in the garment district, and from there she went to a firm that designed hotels before transitioning from boutique and retail to hospitality. The Business Today Amy is currently the Manager and Design Director for Wilson Associates in the LA office, where she manages the ten offices worldwide and a total of 70 projects -- from Morocco and Minsk to Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. She says that it's important to get to know the market you're in because every place is unique and different, and you have be able to adapt to different cultures. Click on the image to see the complete portfolio of the Intercontinental Hotel Los Angeles! What Amy looks for in Interns When hiring interns at Wilson Associates, Amy looks for an energetic go-getter with computer graphic skills like InDesign, Photoshop and CAD along with a passion for design. Amy also looks to make sure that a student has already done an internship when in the hiring process. She also has a few tips for resumes: a professional resume should include some sample projects but it is important to be concise and personable. Also, be sure to write the point of your objective in your resume. With digital portfolios also keep it simple: balance out your portfolio with technical skills and hand sketches, because it is important for her to see your process. And when you do find an internship (maybe even one with The Chaise Lounge!) be sure to find a mentor and ask a lot of questions! That's how you learn and get to know what different areas in design are out there. Visit Wilson Associates to learn more about Amy and Wilson Associates. Chaise Lounge Updates Get to know Nick this week in Las Vegas at HD Expo, May 2-4. It's not too late, register NOW! Last chance to enter the Moore & Giles INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY!!! Follow the instructions on our Instagram Post for your chance to win a FREE tote bag. Resources Datacolor– If you've ever worked with a Benjamin Moore dealer and asked for a color match, then you've probably worked with Datacolor. Now, if you pick up a ColorReader pro, you can color match from home! You can also work with almost all of the color decks, including Benjamin Moore. Visit www.datacolor.com to order one or click the link from The Chaise Lounge Podcast website. Moore & Giles JLF Collections Design Manager Benjamin Moore Porcelanosa Universal Furniture Upcoming Events HD Expo – May 2 – 4 ICFF – May 20 – 23 NeoCon – June 11 – 13 Dallas Market – Jun 20– 26 Las Vegas Market July 29 – Aug 2 High Point Market – October 13 – 17 BDNY  – Nov 11 – 12 Wrap Up If you would like to hear more episodes, please visit us on iTunes or on our website at TheCha...

Circus hurts. In training sessions, you get bruised and burned, you fall down. But the joy that comes from having a platform to express yourself, to become something outside yourself and communicate through art inspires Amy Schulster to pursue a career as a performer. Amy is a freelance aerial dance artist in New York City specializing in dance, aerial and choreography. She has a background in classical ballet and a BFA in Dance and Urban Design from Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Amy trained with the Professional Training Program at the New England Center for Circus Arts before joining the Company and Teaching Faculty at Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance in Boulder for the 2015-2016 season. Today, she trains clients in acrobatic conditioning, performs with aerial partner Christie Palermo as Femmes de Flight, and does solo appearances at venues like Webster Hall, Dixon Place, and Muse Brooklyn. On this episode of Ali Fitness, Amy explains the lifestyle of a freelance aerial dancer, sharing her training schedule as well as the different types of performance opportunities in New York City. She walks us through her background in dance, her transition to trapeze, and the motivation behind her choice to be a performer. Amy offers insight into the world of classical ballet, discussing the health issues that plague many dancers and her own experience with rejection. Listen in to find out what inspires Amy to take the stage—even when ‘circus hurts’—and hear her advice for beginners interested in aerial dance. Topics Covered [0:45] The lifestyle of a freelance aerial dancer Requires thick skin, intense training Always learning new skills Competitive environment [2:42] Amy’s performances in NYC Nightlife (i.e.: burlesque, music venues) Entertainment for parties Physical/immersive theatre [3:41] A day in the life of an aerial performer Work in training around job as PT No time off, must be performance-ready [5:34] What Amy’s training looks like 3-4 hours/day, 5-6 days/week Warmup core, muscles around joints Develop upper body strength Conditioning days, choreography days [9:54] How Amy recovers from intense training Higher volume, fewer days Eat well, drink water and sleep [10:54] Amy’s background in dance Ballet training from 10-18 (Russian technique) NYU for dance opened eyes to choreography [14:34] Amy’s transition to trapeze Dislocated ankle in gymnastics accident Gym had aerial and trapeze, trained with coach Circus school in Vermont, joined Frequent Flyers [19:20] Amy’s experience with rejection in the ballet world Served as apprentice at ballet company Contract not renewed based on physique [20:29] Health issues among ballet dancers Eating disorders, body dysmorphia [22:19] The health of performers in the trapeze world More accepting, community-oriented Diversity of skill sets [23:50] Amy’s support from family and friends Balancing training with school difficult Parents unusually supportive of performing [26:17] Why Amy chose to be a performer Form of communication, self-expression Joy from music, movement and storytelling [28:50] Amy’s advice for people interested in aerial dance Look for beginner class at circus/dance studio Very physical, but accessible to anybody Learn More About Amy Amy’s Website Amy on Instagram Amy on YouTube Resources Frequent Fliers Aerial Dance

In the tenth episode of Third Player Games Podcast, we go back to our roots. Josh, Amy, and Jeffers take a look back at their first news stories and what those have developed into since. Josh and Amy talk about the wonderful game Celeste a bit more, while Jeffers plays Hellblade for the first time. Of course, all three have loads to discuss now that they are all playing Monster Hunter World! In addition, there is a teaser about future content for Third Player Games, what could it be?! Another crazy time with What’s That Video Game this week, the host? Josh Neilson! While revisiting old news stories is fun, the gang has plenty to add this week in terms of headlines. Nintendo Switch Sales Numbers compared to the Wii U, Anthem is delayed and rumors of Microsoft buying out big companies? And of course, they also have a Dark Souls 3 related Humble Bundle and a heads up on a valuable Playstation coupon! Third Player Games also is looking for feedback for their podcast segments while deciding on some major changes, use the contact links at the bottom or simply email us at heylisten@thirdplayergames.com. Time Stamps 00:07 - Start The Show 00:52 - Teaser For Third Player Games Upcoming Content 03:18 - What We’ve Been Playing 3:20 - What Josh Has Been Playing 05:38 - What Amy’s Been Playing 08:21 - What Jeffers Has Been Playing 11:14 - What We’ve All Been Playing: Monster Hunter World 20:19 - News 32:07 - Throwback News 36:05 - Sales, Release Dates and Other Tidbits 41:12 - What’s That Video Game (Josh Edition) 48:43 - PSA: Looking For Viewer Feedback For Upcoming Changes To The Podcast 50:31 - Wrap Up News Links Xbox Purchasing Valve, EA and PUBG Corp Rumors https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/30/16932860/xbox-microsoft-exclusive-games-acquisitions-ea-valve-pubg PS4 Sales Dip a little, are Xbox One and Nintendo Switch cutting into the PS4 Sales? https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-sales-fall-compared-with-last-year/1100-6456521/ Nintendo Hardware and Software Sales Numbers https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html Amy’s Links Celeste http://store.steampowered.com/app/504230/Celeste/ Skyrim Together https://www.twitch.tv/skyrimtogetherofficial https://discordapp.com/invite/CwHJxVP https://www.patreon.com/skyrimtogether Playstation Coupon PSA - http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2018/02/04/playstation-store-discount-codes-sent-out/ Josh’s Links Anthem Delayed EA: BioWare's Anthem Officially Delayed To 2019 Red Dead Redemption Release Date Set Red Dead Redemption 2 is Coming October 26th 2018 - Rockstar Games Humble Bundle With Dark Souls 3 https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly Contact Us Send Us An Email! heylisten@thirdplayergames.com Post or Message Us On Our Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/thirdplayergames/ Visit Our Website or Contact us on Twitter! https://thirdplayergames.com https://twitter.com/3rdPlayerGames Amy https://twitter.com/AvaAdore23 Josh https://twitter.com/o_himark Jeffers https://twitter.com/hailejeffers

We're back! Happy New Year Couragemakers, I can't tell you how happy I am to be back! If you've been listening for a while, you might have noticed that Couragemakers has been on hiatus since October. The end of last year was a hard one, I lost one of Grandmothers and had a health scare (luckily everything is okay). Taking a break felt incredibly scary - but it was a great reminder that the world doesn't end when you need to take time for yourself and there's no shame in needing time for yourself! So, as I mentioned, Couragemakers is back to its usual Monday schedule! I have fantastic interviews lined up which I know you're going to love, and I couldn't be happier to start the new year off with this wonderful conversation with Amy Parker! Amy is an in-house copywriter and general creative who loves making a mess, enjoys documenting her life (but not necessarily publishing it!), decorating things with washi and stickers, and generally finding little ways to make the world more joyful. She is the woman behind HappyPostBox and shares memory-keeping and planner-related posts on Instagram  and sells printable planner stickers in her Easy shop. For the last year she's been living by her first ever ‘word of the year' - ‘joy' - and would absolutely encourage anyone else to give it a try, too. In this episode, Amy shares all about choosing her word for the year, what she has learned during the year and some really helpful practical tips to set your own intentions for your year We're really dive into starting your year without pressure, how to use your creativity to  record life without getting lost in the act of recording your life, perfectionism and liberating our inner people pleaser and treating your future self as a different person. One of the things I love the most about this episode, apart from the fact that both of our cheeks were aching from laughing and smiling during our conversation, is Amy's flexible approach to using a word to guide your year. I love how she sees it as a lens rather than something which you can use to create a rigid plan. I really admire Amy's honesty in sharing the bumps in the road of her Year Of Joy are it's really refreshing to see that her journey wasn't linear, and that you don't have to do it right, or in a certain way. I hope this episode helps take the pressure off and helps you to add more joy to your own life. Here's to a Hopeful, Inspired and Creative New Year! And remember, if you're listening to this episode further along the year, you can start your own Word of The Year journey any time! Now, onto the show!     About Amy Amy is an in-house copywriter and general creative, who enjoys documenting her life (but not necessarily publishing it!), decorating things with washi and stickers, and generally finding little ways to make the world more joyful. She shares memory-keeping and planner-related posts on Instagram at @happypostbox and sells printable planner stickers in an Etsy shop of the same name (which started a couple of years ago when she couldn't find any stickers for her planner of choice, the Passion Planner). For the last year she's been living by her first ever ‘word of the year' - ‘joy' - and would absolutely encourage anyone else to give it a try, too. Etsy | Instagram     Things We Talked About: Getting honest with yourself and choosing your word of the year based on what you need instead of what you feel you should be doing The little things that bring Amy joy Capturing real life versus what makes us look good What Amy's year of joy taught her Treating your future self as a different person     Resources Mentioned: Oneword365 The Life Changing Magic Of Tidying Up - Marie Kondo magic of tidying up The Miracle Morning - Hal Elrod 1 Second Everyday Day App Gretchen Rubin Podcast - four tendencies The Curse of Lovely - Jacqui Marson The Passion Planner Planning Instagram Hashtags: #plannercommunity / #plannergirls   About Meg & That Hummingbird Life   I'm Meg and I'm the host of Couragemakers and founder of That Hummingbird Life. I'm an INFJ creative and multipassionate who has a bit of a notebook and post-it note obsession, loves foot-stomping country music and likes her hot chocolate with way too much chocolate. I started Couragemakers because I wanted to create a platform for passionate and unconventional women to have honest conversations and to share their stories, struggles and dreams. The intention behind this podcast is to inspire and encourage creative and mission-driven women to live a wholehearted life and follow the beat of their drum. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free, very vulnerable and encouraging Sunday emails to fellow couragemakers or making new friends with the wonderful guests, you can find me working on all manners of magic over at That Hummingbird Life. THL is the online home for unconventional creatives and multipassionates who want to show up unapologetically and intentionally as who they are, and really own, live and share their many stories. It's made for couragemakers who have so much great shit to give the world and want to leave their mark but have too much self doubt standing in the way!

Amy Purdy is a motivational speaker, author, model, world-class snowboarder, Paralympian, clothing designer and co-founder of Adapted Action Sports.   Listen to Amy Purdy's episode and learn: The biggest miracle Amy has experienced in her life What advice Amy would offer kids going through challenges The defining moment in Amy's life where she used her challenges to launch her towards her dreams What Amy would tell parents with kids in hospitals Would Amy want her legs back if she had the opportunity

Amy Anderson is the creator of Transformative Writing for Non-Writers, founder of Anderson Content Consulting LLC, and former senior editor of SUCCESS magazine. She’s an Emmy Award-winning writer, writing coach, and speaker who has worked with clients like John Addison, Todd Duncan, John Assaraf, and Darren Hardy, as well as companies like Advisors Excel, Ryan, and Dell. Today, Amy has turned her years of experience toward helping experts, coaches, and consultants discover their authentic voice and write with confidence so they can build connection, inspire action, and change lives. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Amy’s journey Why you should sit down with an experienced entrepreneur if you’re fearing going out alone Why you need to be willing to sacrifice more for your business than you’re asking anyone else to sacrifice Why a virtual business is the way to go Why “A Players” have to be good people Why your team needs to feel like they’re all in it for a cause Amy’s challenge learning to slow down and do things like small talk Why Amy believes being spiritual helps her be a better leader Amy’s strategy for staying focused by writing out her intentions What Amy learned working one-on-one with Darren Hardy How to receive mentorship (and why you must invest in mentorship) Amy’s Transformative Writing for Non-Writers course Ways to contact Amy: Website: www.amykanderson.com Email: amy@amykanderson.com

On episode 12 of 'Your Next Chapter' I have Amy Elderkin on as my guest. Who is Amy? Amy is the co-founder of Popcorn Media. Popcorn specializes in social media marketing, along with providing PR and traditional marketing services. Amy co-founded Popcorn with her two business partners five years ago. Why did I bring Amy onto the show? Amy is the embodiment of an individual who has been able to create a lifestyle true to her nature by taking on challenging aspects of her life. As an example, she didn’t go to school for marketing, but has been able to build a successful social media marketing company through listening to past experiences and taking deliberate action. In the podcast Amy explains that she found her path by following little bits of happiness. She went through several jobs and eventually landed in the hospitality industry doing sales and marketing. The job required her to use social media to promote a hotel and she soon found herself really enjoying Twitter as a platform. Amy started building her own Twitter platform and soon found herself exploring events and meeting new people. She ran a campaign called "Tweet to Eat" where for 2 weeks she sourced all her food and meals through the generous donations of Vancouverites over Twitter. She became an influencer on Twitter in Vancouver and realized if she could do this for herself, she could do this for businesses. She would eventually meet her future business partners through Twitter and they began to collaborate on what is now Popcorn Media. Amy said she choose marketing because it was what she enjoyed from her last job. By following little bits of joy and taking on things that challenged her growth, she was able to build a business and career she enjoys. Amy’s Mindset Try things that scare you – The things that Amy likes to says yes to are the things that scare her. An interesting point that surfaced during the podcast is that at one point, Amy read that men are much more likely to say yes to opportunities in jobs that they aren’t qualified to do than women; thus they get more opportunities. Amy decided that was not going to be the case for her, “I say yes to things I probably shouldn’t say yes to.” When we say yes to the things that scare us we step into an opportunity for growth. Balance – There is no such thing as balance in Amy’s world. She says there is always something out of balance in her life and it’s a constant juggling act. There are times where she will be a complete introvert staying in and other times where things are going at 100 miles an hour. You learn to balance the variety in each day. Her life motto – Interesting life; interesting marketing. Amy’s core belief is that if she lives an interesting life that will carry over into her career (this is a perfect example of flow). Amy actively embraces her personal life which allows for her career and personal life tohave a blurry zone in the middle. The more guests I interview, the more I recognize that blurring the two areas between your career and personal life is a repeating pattern among my guests. We discussed numerous other avenues on the podcast which you can listen to and hear more about: When Amy knows she needs to make a change or pivot in her life (3:23)Life motto - Interesting life; interesting marketing (9:07)How to improve your business and personal social media campaigns (17:57)The most important thing to do on social media (and it’s not what you would expect) (22:40)The best platform to practice your social media listening skills (27:28)Meeting new people is in your DNA (38:53)The questions Amy asks herself when making life decisions (43:56)Why you should try things that scare you (45:07)What Amy tells her employees when they say they can’t do something (53:40)  “I’m making this choice for the rest of my life. Which is not true. Your life changes all the time but you don't know that at 21... It’s about passion and not knowing what you’re doing. Just going with it and just living life being happy as much as you can and being okay not being happy. And that’s my thing. That’s my favorite thing” - Amy Elderkin on public speaking to students Podcast Notes Marie Forleo – YouTube Inspiration for Amy Ola Volo - @olavolo Instagram Dj Khaled - @djkhaled305 Snapchat Fascinate – 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation by Sally Hogshed

It's a crazy show (duh!) because we're so happy, we're giddy and gabby! Yay, SCOTUS! Yay, #LoveWins! Yay, new towels! Wait. What? Oh, yeah, yay, new towels! Bay is looking forward to Blue Apron deliveries, and Amy is looking forward to her vacation in Tennessee. And she's looking for a new housesitter, too. Have you looked at MindMyHouse.com? We have! Call us at 44-222-96269! Would you mind? [My house?] Find a housesitter! Make a Blue Apron meal! Party in August! What Amy's new towels would look like if she had waited for SCOTUS and Bay's input!

Amy Medling is a Certified PCOS Health Coach who has helped thousands of women overcome their PCOS symptoms and restore their fertility naturally through the programs she has developed. After receiving her own diagnosis of PCOS she embarked on her own journey to health by doing her own research and trying many different approaches. She was able to heal herself and regain her fertility naturally and that inspired her to do the same for other women also struggling with PCOS symptoms. In today's show, Amy and I talk about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in detail. We talk about what it is, what symptoms are required for an "official diagnosis", and what are some of the most common but less known symptoms of PCOS. We discuss why many women may have PCOS symptoms but don't necessarily make the connection to a PCOS diagnosis. Amy discusses in detail what tests you should be requesting from your doctor if you think you may have PCOS, and we talk about how fertility awareness cycle charting can help you identify it early. Amy also talks about what steps you can take to heal your PCOS naturally. If you've ever had questions about PCOS you'll learn a lot from this episode! Topics discussed in today's episode What Amy's experience with PCOS was like and how she was able to balance her hormones naturally and eventually create PCOS Diva to help other women do the same What is PCOS? And why the name Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome may be misleading What are the common symptoms of PCOS? And why might women have symptoms but not be aware that they have PCOS? What are the specific tests that you should be asking your doctor or health practitioner to run to confirm a PCOS diagnosis? The link between hypothyroid (Hashimoto's thyroiditis) and PCOS The link between insulin resistance, diabetes, and PCOS How NaPro technology, a form of fertility awareness charting, helped Amy to identify that she had PCOS in the first place The 5 steps you can take to heal your PCOS and restore your fertility and your menstrual cycles naturally Why Amy's approach includes more than just a supplement list and dietary recommendations. The role that lifestyle, exercise, and stress management play in our lives plays in our overall health and fertility Connect with Amy! You can connect with Amy on her website, and on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter! Resources mentioned PCOS Diva | Amy Medling PCOS Diva | Jumpstart program | Amy Medling PCOS 101 Guide to Health and Hope | PCOS Diva 5 Reasons the pill may NOT be the answer for PCOS | PCOS Diva Is the pill worth the risk? | PCOS Diva Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by Sirc of (The Nock)