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On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Leslie Venetz – Transforming Sales into a more inclusive, respected profession – PaaS Sales Director – TikTok@SalesTipsTok – Top B2B Thought Leader to follow in 2021 CavnesssHR Beta Testing Wait List Sign up Be sure to sign up for the Beta Testing of the CavnessHR platform. www.CavnessHR.co By signing up to our beta testing you will receive 3 months free and after that be locked into our beta pricing forever. REFERRAL BONUS - For each company you refer that signs up for the waitlist, you will receive one free month of HR in addition to the above. CavnessHR Social Media CavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com J ason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @CavnessHR across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following Chicago Children's Museum Why she is on TikTok Sales career advice How does she do everything Leslie's Bio Leslie Venetz is currently the new business development Director for a British Platform as a Service company. She also creates custom sales playbooks as the Founder of Sales Team Builder. Leslie is passionate about sales and committed to making sales a more inclusive, respected profession. She connects with and inspires the next generation of sales professionals on her TikTok Channel at SalesTipsTok. When Leslie is not selling or talking about sales you can find her on a SoulCycle bike, reading, cooking, planning her next vacation, or spending time with family in her home state of Montana. Leslie's Social Media Leslie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslievenetz/ Leslie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@salestipstok?lang=en Leslie's Gift Leslie is providing access to her Unleash Your Potential: A B2B Sales Playbook for listeners of The Jason Cavness Experience https://unleashplaybook.teachable.com/ Leslie's Advice If you if you're thinking about doing something, if you want to do something, take that first step. I promise that will help carry you forward. I would say for my sales people out there that lead with emotions follow with the logic. Follow with the data piece. That is a small change that you can make in the way you talk and the way you communicate value that will yield huge results for you.

Leslie Barber is back for another episode! When Leslie's husband Steve died of cancer, she had a lot to figure out. How to live without the love of her life, how to raise their daughter on her own, and how to manage working while grieving. Leslie's company, Grief Warrior, trains business leaders, managers, and human resource departments to become more grief inclusive.  Learn more about Grief Warrior. Listen to Leslie's past interviews on Grief Out Loud - Ep. 128 When The Thought Doesn't Count & Ep. 139 Grief & COVID-19. Explore Heartfelt, Leslie's new venture that creates tailored sympathy gifts for those in grief.   

     It all begins with a big THANK YOU to all our fans for voting Talking Sopranos the best podcast in Television and Film at the Webbys!     Then Michael and Steve take on one of the best episodes of the entire Sopranos series. They also welcome guests Leslie Rae Bega (Valentina La Paz) and Joe Lisi (Dick Barone). Leslie is a fascinating woman who not only is an incredible actress, but an extremely successful real estate agent and accomplished chef. She tells us the story of her life, her career and how she ended up on the Sopranos. She also talks about how she got the role of Valentina, and what it took for her to give that character real personality. When Leslie was hired she knew there would be some nudity involved but things did get a bit more graphic then she expected. Over all it was an amazing experience and she has many fantastic stories to tell.      After that Michael and Steve welcome Joe Lisi to the podcast. Joe tells us how he went from real NYPD captain to TV and film actor. He said he made more money in one day playing a police captain on TV than he did in a whole week as a real captain. He also tells us the real story of a celeb who went to buy coke, signed autographs for the undercover cops and ended up in cuffs. Joe is the real deal.       Finally Michael and Steve break down S5 – Ep8 “Marco Polo”. This is one that Michael wrote so he has lots of really interesting inside info. He tells great stories about the script, the production and what went on behind the scenes. It’s another fantastic episode of Talking Sopranos! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts and visit the Talking Sopranos website to ask Michael and Steve questions and buy official TSP merchandise.https://www.talkingsopranos.comhttps://www.betterhelp.com/talkinghttps://www.joinhoney.com/talkinghttps://www.untuckit.comhttps://www.cbdmd.com

On July 26, 1974, after a long day of visiting friends at a dune shack in Provincetown, Massachusetts, 12-year-old Leslie Metcalfe hiked along the beach with her parents. Their friends’ dog was following them when he caught a scent he couldn’t say ‘no’ to. He ran off barking, stopping to sniff something in the dunes. When Leslie caught up to the dog, she discovered something that would haunt investigators for 47-years and counting: the decomposing body of a woman. This is the murder mystery of the Lady of the Dunes.Join our Facebook Group: Kentucky Fried Cousins (Cause we're all family here!)For additional show notes, go to: kentuckyfriedhomicide.com

This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that not only introduces Galentine's Day, but also Dennis Feinstein's unforgettable perfume line!  When Leslie's boyfriend Justin hears a story from Marlene (Leslie's mom) about Frank "the one that got away", Leslie and Justin track him down to reunite them at the Valentine's Day dance at the Senior Center.  Meanwhile, Andy and his band are nervous about playing "old fogey" songs for the dance.  As it turns out, the senior center ends up being the stage for several relationships to progress (or perhaps regress), including Mark and Ann, Tom and Wendy, our favorite throuple April/Derek/Ben, Leslie and Justin, and of course... Marlene and Frank!  Once again, nothing is safe from us, as we fearlessly pursue the answers to questions such as...  What is the old lady version of flashing?  Is it okay for someone to blackmail you into a date?  What is Leslie's definition of a nooner?  How should a daughter refer to her new step-dad?  (UPDATE: The scientists at LFP Worldwide Headquarters have done some research, and the answer is "Poo-Paw".)  Podcast viewers, tune your dials accordingly for this iconic episode, it's going to be great!  Constantine asks you also stick with us through the rest of the series.  Please don't be a tourist.  Many thanks to our irreplaceable sponsor, J.J.'s Diner.

When Leslie told me she was a paraeducator, the first thing I wanted to know is if she gets to jump every day. Once she corrected me, I was still impressed (still would be cool to parachute into school every day).  Leslie wrote Princess of Undersea, a cool spin on a popular fairy tale. Leslie Conzatti is a blogger, author, and avid enthusiast of all things book-related. Residing in the Pacific Northwest, she currently works as an elementary school paraeducator--leading small groups, supervising children outside the classroom, and providing in-class support for teachers. Since 2013, she has been running a writing/review blog called "The Upstream Writer", where she posts original serials, excerpts from current and past projects, updates on her writing, and featured reviews of independently-published titles. In 2016, she released her first fairy-tale re-telling, Princess of Undersea, a twist on the tale of "The Little Mermaid." Since then, she has had a handful of stories published in various anthologies. Books are Leslie's passion, and she endeavors to use her words to support and inspire children's imaginations, independent creatives, and quality literature wherever it happens. https://www.amazon.com/Leslie-Conzatti/e/B08C1G68S3  

I took a break to work on my business, Paloma Blanca with the amazing, Ashley Williams. She's in episode: 16. Now, I'm ready to get back at it! Let's begin 2021, with my dear and beautiful friend, Leslie Gonzales. When Leslie's not wearing multiple hats and crushing her day job, she's looking for ways to lavish the love of Jesus on women and connect with them through community gatherings. She even started an organization, Fearless Project and every month, she does just that! The mission of Fearless Project is to encourage and empower women to live life fearlessly for Jesus. We sat down and spoke about her unique ability to connect with women and where it all started. You'll hear through Leslie's story how the courage to be vulnerable unlocks the door to someone's heart and transparency opens the door to connection with them. The women of Fearless Project is the proof! I know because I've been a part of Fearless Project and have seen first hand. Leslie is an incredible leader and is inspiring women to live fearlessly. She will also be speaking at Revive Her Conference coming this April 17th, 2021. We'd love for you to join us in person or online! Register here. This episodes STICKY NOTE QUOTE IS: "If God gets you to it; He'll get you through it." And Philippians 4:19, "And my God will meet all your needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus." SHIFT | CHANGE TAKEAWAY: Just do it afraid! You don't know what's going to come out of it! I hope you enjoyed this episode! Connect with Leslie & Fearless Project on Instagram. Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com or Revive.Her and visit our shop: Paloma Blanca. Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

FROM POWER BROKER TO DOMINATRIX EXTRAORDINAIRE Marilyn loved the power and prestige of being the most powerful woman on Wall Street. But there was something missing in her life that she couldn't put a name to…until she experienced her first orgasm and the thrill of sexual domination. After her life-changing sexual awakening, it wasn't long before she morphed from a virgin to a connoisseur of her own orgasms, and from a business leader to a dominatrix. When Leslie entered her life, she experienced her first loving and sexually satisfying relationship ever. All she knew was that she needed this smart and beautiful woman in her life and in her bed. Ultimately Marilyn's journey became more about self-discovery and fulfillment than sex and kink. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our guest today is an amazing example of taking one customer and turning them into a boatload of raving fans who want to work with you and help you scale your business fast. Leslie Logan is a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher and has been studying and teaching since 2005. She also has eight years of retail management experience, and six years managing studios and was voted ‘Best Pilates in Los Angeles’ by Los Angeles Magazine. She’s here to share how she built such a successful business off the back of good relationships.    Leslie’s journey to breaking through her first six figures started with managing a high-end boutique that she actually enjoyed. There, she learned about sales and relationships, but she knew she had a hard ceiling working for someone else. When she was invited to a pilates workout by a friend, she instantly knew she was hooked. When she moved to LA, but couldn’t find a class that fit her--so she started her own. Faster than she could imagine, she was booked to the point where she was working 7-days a week. She pivoted from her day-to-day job to teach as well.    Getting booked early and often was a product of Leslie’s foundational mantra: get your first client obsessed with you, and they will get you every client. She poured herself into the first relationship she found and it paid off in the biggest way. She knew that when they walked out the door, people who ask them why they’re standing taller, feeling better, and looking great. Before she knew it, these clients were recommending her to dozens, who further referred her. It’s important to note that while she was pouring herself into these relationships, she wasn’t waiting around for referrals. She continued to be consistent and show up where she needed to at the same time. When she speaks to her potential clients, she tells them exactly what she does in a context that makes sense to who she is speaking to. For example, if she’s speaking to a business person, she may mention how Pilates can help with back pain, posture, and other related issues.    When Leslie began managing a studio, she noticed many women in her industry were trying to sell the service or business, not the time with them or the attention and care they would receive. She discovered that if you can make people feel heard and seen, if you can show them that what you offer will bring them value and improve their lives, you can build a foundation of clients who return to you consistently. Demonstrate that you’re the only person who can do what you do the way you do it. Build trust through honesty--people will stick with you for years if you can set expectations, hit goals, and meet needs.    Leslie discusses setting rates based on how much you want to work. Her formula is this: think about how much you want to gross in a year, take that number and divide it by how many weeks you’d like to work in that year. Include holidays, important weeks, and events as well! Then, consider how many days a week you’re comfortable working, and again, how many hours a day you’re able to work. You’re left with an hourly rate. This way, you’re not basing how much money you make on working more. Get specific if you’re considering making your side-hustle your primary income. How much do you need to make to fill the gaps? How much time will it take in comparison?   Remember, people don’t buy businesses, they buy stories. Building genuine relationships is the first step in a long journey to bringing value and serving those who are interested in what you’re passionate about.    Leslie’s final tip is to have the confidence to trust yourself. Don’t look for the next hot tip--listen to advice, but listen to your heart and where your soul is pulling you.    LINKS   https://lesleyloganpilates.com/   onlinepilatesclasses.com/free    Connect with LL on IG @lesley.logan & @profitablepilates

Hi Friends! Today I am joined by Enneagram 6, Leslie Bley. Leslie is a therapist, and founder of Your Enneagram Consultant where she incorporates Enneagram teaching into private practice with her clients. Leslie lives in Austin with her husband and their (almost) 10-year-old twin boys. I invited Leslie to come on TOL to shed some light into the world of Enneagram sixes, otherwise known as “The Loyalists.” Sixes are in the thinking triad, and their unconscious motivation is fear: think about the “worst-case scenario” people in your life. When Leslie and I sit down we talk about: ● Her introduction to the Enneagram ● How she has incorporated Enneagram wisdom into her private practice ● The role that being “present-focused” plays into her relationship with clutter ● Why having an outer accountability partner is important for sixes when it comes to decision making ● What specific strategies she uses to help her live a more organized life. Plus, Leslie shares some nuggets of wisdom for anyone who loves a six on how to communicate with them without becoming dismissive. I could have chatted with Leslie for hours! I hope this episode gives you some insight into life through the lens of an Enneagram 6. If you are still unsure of what Enneagram Type you are, I highly recommend picking up a copy of The Road Back to You. xo - Laurie P.S. If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE to connect! Connect with Leslie WEBSITE | FACEBOOK  Other Promo Codes Exclusive For The TOL Community! STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOXDONE | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE” Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Connect with Me WEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Episode Notes:On last week’s episode, Leslie and Leslyn shared some of the major problems that married couples can face and decided to continue this topic to focus on some of the healthy relationship aspects that help maintain a happy marriage. Leslie starts off the episode by sharing some advice that has saved her relationship a few times. When Leslie and her husband disagree on something, whoever feels the strongest on the situation will be what they decide on. This requires maturity and a real commitment to being honest about who truly cares more about the situation. Leslyn adds she often advises couples to rank how they feel on a scale of one to ten and the person who ranks high should be the one making the decision. If both parties have strong opinions on the situation a compromise must be created.To have a magic marriage, one must make it their job to learn how to communicate effectively. Leslie and Leslyn explain this point by discussing communication when it comes to wants and needs in the relationship. Following effective communication, magic marriage couples also show daily appreciation. Many couples that Leslyn has in her office often say they do not feel appreciated. Not feeling appreciated, outside of infidelity, is the single biggest complaints seen in unhealthy marriages. People who feel appreciated do not have broken marriages and it is critical to practice daily appreciation with your partner to maintain a healthy relationship.The number one recommendation that Leslyn offers to her couples is that they must have something as a couple to look forward to. This can be a vacation, a project around the house, a weekend away, or even a dinner date night. Couples should find something that they are jointly looking forward to, this can unite the couple to a similar vision of the future. Checking in and making sure you are on the same page with regularity also relates to the last point as being united to a future goal is important. It’s important to connect and check in to make sure that you are on the same page on a regular basis to maintain a healthy, happy relationship.The next way that helps maintain a healthy relationship is to always be invested in sharing at least one interest. As life goes on, it may not even seem obvious when an interest is no longer shared. When this happens, it is important to recognize when an interest has completely diverged, and course correct by reconnecting with another shared interest. Checking in with each other also shows up physically, where Leslyn believes things such as cuddling or checking in, in a similar manner is important to maintaining a happy marriage.Scheduling relationship maintenance time is also crucial to a healthy relationship. This can be in the form of date nights, a weekend away, or checking in with a marriage counselor or coach. Leslyn suggests that this must be on your calendar with a plan in place, a budget to follow, and completion of the time together. Having your partners back and showing loyalty benefit the couple immensely as well as forgiving often when it comes to mistakes. It’s important to remember that accidents and mistakes happen once, but when it repeats that action becomes a choice and now is a problem in the relationship. The last point to maintaining a healthy relationship is to let things go. Bringing up old stuff in the relationship will never amount to moving forward in the relationship.This week’s try this at home is to check in with your relationship to take part in a relationship tune-up. To have a healthy relationship, you communicate well, appreciate each other, have something to look forward to, regularly check in, share interests, cuddle often, have date nights, stay loyal, forgive, and let things go. When you are able to accomplish these things in your relationship, that is when it becomes a magic marriage.Subscribe to this channel for new podcasts EVERY WEDNESDAY and Try This at Home!Next Week’s Episode: Year End ReviewOne of our goals this year is to grow the podcast audience and you can help!We would truly appreciate a share or a shout out if you found the ideas here helpful.Don’t forget, you can always touch base with us personally on our Facebook, Instagram, and our website trythisathomepodcast.comLinks to Look At:Last Week’s Try This at Home Episode: The Death of a Relationship[https://www.trythisathomepodcast.com/podcasts-1/2020/10/13/the-death-of-a-relationship]Try This at Home’s Episode 12: Communication Styles[https://www.trythisathomepodcast.com/podcasts-1/2019/4/16/communication-styles]Try This at Home’s Episode 13: 8 Rules for Better Communication[https://www.trythisathomepodcast.com/podcasts-1/2019/4/21/8-rules-for-better-communication]Try This at Home’s Episode 14: Getting Defensive – Part 1[https://www.trythisathomepodcast.com/podcasts-1/2019/4/25/getting-defensive-part-1]Try This at Home’s Episode 15: Getting Defensive – Part 2[https://www.trythisathomepodcast.com/podcasts-1/2019/4/25/getting-defensive-part-2]Try This at Home’s Episode 16: How to Win Fights[https://www.trythisathomepodcast.com/podcasts-1/2019/5/8/how-to-win-fights]Try This at Home’s Episode 17: Communication Pitfalls[https://www.trythisathomepodcast.com/podcasts-1/2019/5/8/communication-pitfalls]Try This at Home’s Episode 19: Listening Like a Champ[https://www.trythisathomepodcast.com/podcasts-1/2019/6/3/19-listening-like-a-champ]Can’t Get Enough? 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This week love is in the air at a sexy bachelor/bachelorette party! I talked to some of my friends about how they viewed love and marriage in the lifestyle. Later in the episode is an erotic story, "Bringing Home the Boss" in honor of Labor Day (courtesy of SLS.com). Leslie is an unhappy workaholic married to a man addicted to cable TV. When Leslie's boss, Sharon, offers her 'supervisory skills' to save their troubled marriage, Leslie cannot refuse. Her sudden lesbian lust for her boss and desire to reignite the flames of her marriage become job #1. Catch us on Twitter @unicornreport @tastymuffinlvr and @dragontatsn2son Enthusiastic Consent is sexy!!! Stay safe out there friends.

The Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has millions of people adjusting to working from home, many for the first time ever, many with kids at home. It's a LOT, it's overwhelming, but IT IS DOABLE! I've worked from home in some capacity full time for 4 years, with 2 children, pets, and all the things. In this video I answer questions and show you my MUSTS to stay organized and be productive and successful. #workfromhome #coronavirus #workathomemom Volume Up is a community built for YOU.. made to break stereotypes and make change! Here on Volume Up you can expect topics such as self love, healthy lifestyle living, body acceptance, financial independence, and more. Volume Up was created to inspire and entertain women alike while being their true authentic selves! Want to see more? Subscribe to watch new videos every Tuesday! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAl... Behind Volume Up - Host: Leslie Jespersen Leslie is a full-time entrepreneur, business owner, podcaster, single mom of two. When Leslie’s not busy working you can catch her out in Atlantic City, supporting new bands and local businesses around the city. She is an advocate for health, positive body image, and hopes to inspire others through Volume Up! LEVEL UP with other boss babes in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49216... Where to find Leslie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie_jesp... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Les_Jespersen Follow Volume Up: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeuponline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/volumeuponline --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/volume-up/support

Singer Songwriter and Mom, Nancy Malcun, sits down with me to talk about owning your sexy, being a mom, working in the entertainment industry as a woman, plus she debuts a brand new, never-before-heard publicy original song, "BETTER". #mombod #ownyoursexy #bodyimage Follow Nancy Malcun: https://nancymalcunmusic.com/ Volume Up is a community built for YOU.. made to break stereotypes and make change! Here on Volume Up you can expect topics such as self love, healthy lifestyle living, body acceptance, financial independence, and more. Volume Up was created to inspire and entertain women alike while being their true authentic selves! Want to see more? Subscribe to watch new videos every Tuesday! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAl... Behind Volume Up - Host: Leslie Jespersen. Leslie is a full-time entrepreneur, business owner, podcaster, single mom of two. When Leslie’s not busy working you can catch her out in Atlantic City, supporting new bands and local businesses around the city. She is an advocate for health, positive body image, and hopes to inspire others through Volume Up! LEVEL UP with other boss babes in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49216... Where to find Leslie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie_jesp... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Les_Jespersen Follow Volume Up: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeuponl... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/volumeuponline --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/volume-up/support

You may have seen an Enneagram Personality Quiz come across your feed on Facebook, but what does it really mean? What does it do? How about that episode of Grey's Anatomy when Jo gets lights flashed in her face in therapy? Counselor and friend Stacy Rush joins us on this episode of Volume Up to break it down and tell us how it can be helpful in our lives. Volume Up is a community built for YOU.. made to break stereotypes and make change! Here on Volume Up you can expect topics such as self love, healthy lifestyle living, body acceptance, financial independence, and more. Volume Up was created to inspire and entertain women alike while being their true authentic selves! Want to see more? Subscribe to watch new videos every Tuesday! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAl... Behind Volume Up - Host: Leslie Jespersen Leslie is a full-time entrepreneur, business owner, podcaster, single mom of two. When Leslie’s not busy working you can catch her out in Atlantic City, supporting new bands and local businesses around the city. She is an advocate for health, positive body image, and hopes to inspire others through Volume Up! LEVEL UP with other boss babes in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49216... Where to find Leslie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie_jesp... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Les_Jespersen Follow Volume Up: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeuponl... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/volumeuponline --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/volume-up/support

Leslie sits down with friend and therapist, Nicole Lynch. They break down the good, bad, and ugly in regards to mental health, anxiety, and Nicole gives us easy tricks we can all day no matter where we are to help navigate an anxiety attack. #BreakTheStigma Volume Up is a community built for YOU.. made to break stereotypes and make change! Here on Volume Up you can expect topics such as self love, healthy lifestyle living, body acceptance, financial independence, and more. Volume Up was created to inspire and entertain women alike while being their true authentic selves! Want to see more? Subscribe to watch new videos every Tuesday! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAl... Behind Volume Up - Host: Leslie Jespersen Leslie is a full-time entrepreneur, business owner, podcaster, single mom of two. When Leslie’s not busy working you can catch her out in Atlantic City, supporting new bands and local businesses around the city. She is an advocate for health, positive body image, and hopes to inspire others through Volume Up! LEVEL UP with other boss babes in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49216... Where to find Leslie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie_jesp... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Les_Jespersen Follow Volume Up: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeuponl... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/volumeuponline --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/volume-up/support

Comedian AMarie Castillo aka Part Time Bro and Athlete Justin Lawrence aka Iron Man Fitness, join Leslie at Gilchrist Restaurant in Atlantic City, NJ for some world famous hotcakes and to break down their never-done-before project, SKOL Searching. They end up explaining football to sports-challenged Leslie, and are joined by restaurant owner Mike Barham for what turns into hilarious R-rated discussion. VOLUME UP! Warning: adult content and language! Volume Up is a community built for YOU.. made to break stereotypes and make change! Here on Volume Up you can expect topics such as self love, healthy lifestyle living, body acceptance, financial independence, and more. Volume Up was created to inspire and entertain women alike while being their true authentic selves! Want to see more? Subscribe to watch new videos every Tuesday! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAl... Behind Volume Up - Host: Leslie Jespersen Leslie is a full-time entrepreneur, business owner, podcaster, single mom of two. When Leslie’s not busy working you can catch her out in Atlantic City, supporting new bands and local businesses around the city. She is an advocate for health, positive body image, and hopes to inspire others through Volume Up! LEVEL UP with other boss babes in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49216... Where to find Leslie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyheyitsle... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Les_Jespersen Follow Volume Up: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeuponl... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/volumeuponline --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/volume-up/support

In the Season 2 Premiere, we chat with licensed psychotherapist and founder of the Love and Loss Project, April Boyd. We chat entrepreneurship, the importance of communicating, and how to ask your partner to support your coaching career. Connect with April: www.aprilboyd.ca Volume Up is a community built for YOU.. made to break stereotypes and make change! Here on Volume Up you can expect topics such as self love, healthy lifestyle living, body acceptance, financial independence, and more. Volume Up was created to inspire and entertain women alike while being their true authentic selves! Want to see more? Subscribe to watch new videos every Tuesday! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAl... Behind Volume Up - Host: Leslie Jespersen Leslie is a full-time entrepreneur, business owner, podcaster, single mom of two. When Leslie’s not busy working you can catch her out in Atlantic City, supporting new bands and local businesses around the city. She is an advocate for health, positive body image, and hopes to inspire others through Volume Up! LEVEL UP with other boss babes in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49216... Where to find Leslie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyheyitsle... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Les_Jespersen Follow Volume Up: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeuponl... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieJesper... Twitter: https://twitter.com/volumeuponline --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/volume-up/support

When Leslie visits Ben in Washington, DC, the trip isn’t at all what she was hoping it would be. Meanwhile, Ron prepares a barbecue for the Parks Department staff. Katy, Jacob and Kirk are unimpressed with this episode, and struggle to stay on topic.

After spending a week in Italy with Vegan Chef Leslie Durso, there was no way I could NOT bring her on the podcast!  Leslie describes herself as a “level 5 Vegan,” meaning that she’s intense about all things vegan - no meat, no dairy, no animal byproducts, plant based...the whole package.   But I would expand her description and tell you that she is a Level 5 Human Being. She shows up in her life and in her business so powerfully and gracefully that I wanted to make sure you got the chance to know a bit more about her and her philosophies.   When Leslie started her blog in 2010, she had no credentials.  She was not a trained chef. She was not a nutritionist. She had not gone to culinary school.  But she did have the desire to establish herself as an expert in her field and an insane drive to bring plant based eating to the world.  A few months later, and with the realization that tens of thousands of people were coming to her site, she got serious and creative and started her career as a Vegan Chef.   Now, Leslie partners with the Four Season Hotel, implementing vegan menus, hosting retreats and running their wellness programs.  She runs Vegan Retreats (like the one I just came back from) in her beloved country of Italy. She has a TV show called Accidentally Vegan on the Fab Fit Fun TV Network.  She’s appeared on The Food Network, The Discovery Channel, The Hallmark Channel, Everyday Health and Mother Nature Network and has written for MindBodyGreen, VegNews, CNN.com, Redbook, Glamour and Maxim, just to name a few.   You could say she’s earned a bit of credentials.  ;) But her credentials are not what we talk about.  We talk about how she has stayed true to herself - her ethics, her values and her goals - during her business journey.   We discuss… How she got focused and serious with her blog and how she monetized it through advertising and promotions. How her modeling and acting career lent itself to her current work. Why she decided she didn’t need to go to culinary school and how she instead went on a mission to be mentored by great chefs all around the world. How she leads her life with the belief that she is doing good in the world and showing up to provide value and how she lets that belief system fuel her career. The difference between dreams and goals and how doing the next best thing, just one step at a time has accumulated into a LOT of progress for her! Practices and habits she has to stay grateful for the present moment and her understanding that she is always in the middle of her journey.   In a world where you can literally be anything and do anything, Leslie’s story is a great reminder for each of us to stay true to ourselves on our business journeys, so that we can design the life and business we truly desire! Check out more about Leslie here → http://lesliedurso.com The Great 8 Series is featuring 8 of my favorite conversations from the past few years! These episodes are some of the most referenced, quoted or downloaded and have so much wisdom to help you along your journey! I hope you enjoy and share!

This week on Voices Radio, Eric and Channing conduct another really great film review on two films that stood out to them in very particular ways, for them, as organizers and more so as people who think deeply and critically about life in all of its many complexities.  Film is very important in the telling or human story through our individual lenses; its struggles, complexities, visions, successes, contributions to our species, teaching capabilities, etc. The best part of film takes place when the viewers have the opportunity to dissect the film, extract lessons, bring to light greater truths, correct the ill-perceived, and lend a hand in re-shaping humanity for the better.  Channing’s review/critque is on a film called Mapplethorpe; A film about Robert Mapplethorpe, a queer artist and photographer. The film takes a look at his life, from his rise to fame in the 70’s through his decline and death in 1989. Channing discusses Mapplethorpe’s illustrations through his eyes, as a Black, Queer, male, and what they really mean to him, rather than what the element of Mapplethorpe’s fame has disillusioned.   Eric reviews Captain Fantastic; A film about a husband (Ben Cash) and wife (Leslie Cash) who completely devote their entire lives to raising their 6 children in the wilderness of Washington State, completely isolated from society. They are trained to be physically fit and athletic, to think critically, co-exist with nature, and live without technology. When Leslie dies suddenly, Ben is forced to take this sheltered children into the outside world for the first time.  Eric, as a father and organizer, focuses aspects of the film that make him think about raising his children, and how people in general expose their children to some really difficult aspects of life.  Tune in to Voices From the Frontlines, watch the films, and tell us what you think.

When Leslie tries to juggle work, life and her campaign, she forgets Jerry's birthday. Meanwhile, Kirk, Katy and Jacob battle severe technical issues and complicated schedules to get this episode produced.

Today's episode is an extra special Valentine's day episode; Cody and Justin throw out all common sense by letting their significant others come on and give you an unfiltered behind the scenes look at what it's like to date someone so determined to retire young. While the girls take plenty of jabs at the guys, we think you'll also get some great insight on how to make money conversations with your significant other much more productive and approachable. Running behind on a Valentine's day gift? Just fire up this episode and grab a glass of wine for the perfect date night! Oh, and don't forget to say happy birthday to Cody! Episode Summary Laura’s parents weren’t into personal finance but she did understand being frugal and buying only what you need Leslie’s mom was big on spending money on experiences and things that were important but at the same time spending smart When Leslie first met Justin she noted how he asked even on the first date was asking questions about what her spending habits are Justin also used a coupon in combo with $2 beer night on their 2nd date Laura talked about her first dates with Cody involved using these free vouchers from Cody’s dad Laura sometimes felt like she was being difficult because she knew she was recommending a restaurant or activity that Cody wouldn’t normally do Then they start tackling positives on meeting someone so frugal Leslie talks about how much more travel it has opened up a ton of travel and how it’s not so much about the total of money but more about maximizing the money so maybe you go on two trips instead of one Laura talks about how dating Cody has changed her habits in relation to finances A common theme is being more intentional with money but at the same time teaching the guys to not stress so much over the small stuff Leslie talks about the importance of us splitting things and how you don’t have to feel like one person is pulling the weight Justin and Leslie say they probably speak about money in some form almost daily Laura mentions that sometimes it can seem overwhelming to talk about finances so much but she appreciates it and it’s better to be aware Then the guy’s swap the conversation to how the ladies have changed their lives Cody mentions things like charity and international volunteering Justin talks about opening up a little on the groceries and when something seems important to Leslie to just do it since they’re already so optimized Justin and Leslie discuss how their financial discussions first started which was spurred about because of Leslie changing jobs For Laura, Cody tried initially with straight numbers which didn’t really work but then once he introduced her to travel hacking it had her hooked The approach of bland numbers was also an unsuccessful attempt by Justin but he too realized the outcome was key. They started focusing on how they wanted life to be and things were a lot clearer Laura talks how Cody talked her into going to Camp FI by spinning it into a vacation Then they talk about how important it is for the guys to also support their passions Laura dreams of working in public works in places like Cambodia Then they discuss how the ladies feel and trust the numbers that the guys are steering to and how they’d feel about not working for upwards of 60 years Leslie & Laura feel confident and also recognize how flexible they and their careers are They then discuss what people who aren’t as focused on financial independence or as experienced would like to hear from things like the podcast Laura & Leslie talk about tips to get your spouse on board with a journey to financial independence such as recognizing things that are important to the other person and not crossing that line when drawing down expenses Key Takeaways Appreciate their sacrifice: It's often easy to look at yourself and feel proud of how you might be shaping up the finances for you a...

Leslie led the launch of Commercial Direct and oversees sales and operations for the entire small-balance commercial lending division of Bayview Asset Management, headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. She has been instrumental in driving productivity and growth for nearly a decade within the Bayview organization. Leslie’s key contributions include building a banker education program, managing the top 50 correspondent relationships, and leading expansion into international markets, as well as overseeing Project Management, Vendor Management and Process Engineering groups within Bayview Loan Servicing. An experienced financial services professional with more than 20 years in the industry, she is a frequent speaker and presenter for national publications and media outlets.   Podcast Highlights   Who is Leslie Smith? Leslie started her career in a banking call center. That experience taught her to be fast on her feet and solve problems really quickly. This is where she developed her “spidey sense” superpower and allowed her to adjust to what her customers need and adapting to that.   She later moved on to another company that was originating commercial loans which is how she got into the loan business.   When Leslie was young, she wanted to be a Supreme Court Justice. Leslie has always aimed high for her career.   Commercial Lending Small balance means a lot of things to lots of people. It typically means $250,000 to $2 million and Leslie’s average loan size is $400,000. Leslie’s company fills an important gap in the market because most lenders are looking to loan out much larger amounts. Business owners that have made it through the recession have a story that says a lot about them. The person on the other side is almost as important as the data analysis that goes into making a deal. Leslie’s business looks at more than just tax returns to understand how healthy someone’s business is. Tax returns are just a snapshot in time and don’t tell the whole story. What could people do better to get access to the financing they are looking for? People often underestimate how important their story is. Lenders want to know what your objective is and what your expected outcome is. Most people that come to Leslie don’t really have a good response to that question. After the credit score, the most common reason someone is declined is inconsistencies in their story. What challenges do women face in the commercial lending world? One of the biggest challenges is representation. It’s hard to come into an industry without seeing someone like you that has done it already. Leslie stopped taking it too personally and instead thinks about the misperception as an opportunity to open people’s minds to what is possible. Early Challenges Hiring the right team is definitely a challenge. Hiring slow and firing fast is very important, as an entrepreneur you don’t have the luxury of wasting money on a lot of bodies. Look for the unicorns, people that can take on a number of different roles. Don’t just focus on your industry, look at other industries and what’s happening around you to make your thinking more free. The most successful entrepreneurs are focused on solving a specific problem. Commercial lending is a problem that many people need a solution to and Leslie is grateful for her chance to solve those problems. Real estate has a place in everyone’s portfolio, one way or another. The Perfect Loan There is no real perfect deal in Leslie’s world. She is agnostic to industry and business because they are looking motivation and circumstances very closely. L

"YOU HAVE TO TRY BEFORE YOU CAN QUIT." When Leslie started, his only dream was to be in Rent. When he made it, he was left to find a new dream. He struggled for a long time not finding any work. One day his eyes were opened by a mentor as to what he was doing wrong. He wasn’t respecting his industry. He had to show the universe what he wanted. He started taking beginner acting classes, and really researching every brand, role, producer, writer, etc before going out for an audition. The moment he made this mind shift, the universe responded and he was booked non stop for six years. Amazing. You really need to learn from his wisdom on this one. So, learn how to combat your fear of failure, mentally prepare for huge opportunity, and how to be an advocate for yourself, on Episode 677. Some Questions I Ask: There was a time you thought you’d end your acting career, is that right? (8:22) What do you think is the biggest lesson you learned from your mentors? (10:59) Were you proactively calling people at the time? (20:43) What did you see when you watched your audition playback? (28:32) How do you show up with the same passion and drive when you have so much to lose? (30:06) What did you say to yourself right before the mic turned on? (34:23) What was your dream growing up? (40:02) What happens if we dream too small? (42:33) How long did you think before you made your decision not to take the money? (48:04) How did you keep your belief? (53:43) In This Episode You Will Learn: The importance of mentors (9:39) What made Leslie take action (17:06) Why you need to respect your industry (24:26) How he lost his fire in his twenties (29:46) What Leslie says to himself before a big performance like the Super Bowl (31:34) How you can be a stronger advocate for yourself (36:53) How Leslies deals with finding a new dream (41:38) Leslie’s struggle between Hamilton and a big TV deal (44:54) Why it’s good to be the worst in your class (52:34) The song Leslie most loves to sing (54:43)

After spending a week in Italy with Vegan Chef Leslie Durso, there was no way I could NOT bring her on the podcast!  Leslie describes herself as a “level 5 Vegan,” meaning that she’s intense about all things vegan - no meat, no dairy, no animal byproducts, plant based...the whole package.   But I would expand her description and tell you that she is a Level 5 Human Being. She shows up in her life and in her business so powerfully and gracefully that I wanted to make sure you got the chance to know a bit more about her and her philosophies.     When Leslie started her blog in 2010, she had no credentials.  She was not a trained chef. She was not a nutritionist. She had not gone to culinary school.  But she did have the desire to establish herself as an expert in her field and an insane drive to bring plant based eating to the world.  A few months later, and with the realization that tens of thousands of people were coming to her site, she got serious and creative and started her career as a Vegan Chef.     Now, Leslie partners with the Four Season Hotel, implementing vegan menus, hosting retreats and running their wellness programs.  She runs Vegan Retreats (like the one I just came back from) in her beloved country of Italy. She has a TV show called Accidentally Vegan on the Fab Fit Fun TV Network.  She’s appeared on The Food Network, The Discovery Channel, The Hallmark Channel, Everyday Health and Mother Nature Network and has written for MindBodyGreen, VegNews, CNN.com, Redbook, Glamour and Maxum, just to name a few.     You could say she’s earned a bit of credentials.  ;)   But her credentials are not what we talk about.  We talk about how she has stayed true to herself - her ethics, her values and her goals - during her business journey.     We discuss…   How she got focused and serious with her blog and how she monetized it through advertising and promotions. How her modeling and acting career lent itself to her current work. Why she decided she didn’t need to go to culinary school and how she instead went on a mission to be mentored by great chefs all around the world. How she leads her life with the belief that she is doing good in the world and showing up to provide value and how she lets that belief system fuel her career. The difference between dreams and goals and how doing the next best thing, just one step at a time has accumulated into a LOT of progress for her! Practices and habits she has to stay grateful for the present moment and her understanding that she is always in the middle of her journey.     In a world where you can literally be anything and do anything, Leslie’s story is a great reminder for each of us to stay true to ourselves on our business journeys, so that we can design the life and business we truly desire!   Check out more about Leslie here → http://lesliedurso.com

Anomalie brings more transparency, customization and value to wedding dress shopping by partnering with the world's top factories and selling direct to brides. You can create your own wedding dress with a designer that walks you through the process...and you'll be shocked by the price. Silk materials, top quality craftsmanship, a revolutionary online interface and dedicated stylists who treat each dress as if it was their own. We're talking to Leslie Voorhees, the founder of Dress Anomalie in this episode - if you are looking for your wedding dress - stop what you are doing and LISTEN! Big Takeaways “Smarter Wedding Dresses” - Anomalie is doing things differently. Like - reallllllly differently. Disrupting the wedding dress industry is a good way to describe what Leslie Voorhees has stumbled upon and then set out to perfect, as a bride-turned-entrepreneur. The entire DRESS process is online...here's the blurb from Anomalie's site about how it all started: Like almost every bride, I was frustrated with the obscene markups and non-transparent processes at wedding dress boutiques. I know my way around a factory*, so I decided to investigate. I discovered firsthand that dresses boutiques sell for thousands cost mere hundreds to create. I also discovered that nearly every designer brand outsources production to third-party manufacturers. My husband and I became obsessed with how to fix the broken wedding dress industry, and personally vetted dozens of suppliers. Within several months, we formed direct relationships with the best ones and both left our jobs to launch Anomalie. The end result for our customer is that we can deliver a higher level of quality and customization for a better price than any other option in the bridal industry. We can't wait to tell you more. Leslie Voorhees, Co-founder We love stories with this formula: problem-found, problem-solved. When Leslie was having trouble finding her own wedding dress, she dug a little deeper into the industry and ended up finding factories in China where wedding dresses are made en masse and then shipped here. Between manufacturing and overhead, the price escalates...and brides find themselves trying on and considering dresses that have been tried on dozens of times, then they order and wait for it to arrive - no refunds some of the time - then after multiple fittings, a bride walks away with her wedding gown. A gown that many other women may also be wearing. With Anomalie - a bride works with a stylist to create a custom gown, with custom fit. The process is so cool! Turns out brides don't actually need to have the experience of trying on dresses in a shop or boutique! Listen and find out how Anomalie is replacing that experience with their online process...and saving you a lot of money by doing so. And - most importantly - you, the bride, get a dress that you designed with your ideas, for your body! It's unique, it's custom, and the experience is one that is embraced by all Anomalie brides. Check out their instagram page for pics of all the REAL Anomalie brides. They're gorgeous. It's digital...but it's not ALL digital. There are fabric swatches sent, custom sketches are drawn and sent as a keepsake and all of the measurements are done in person by tailor partners working with Anomalie all over the US. We have learned, after years of working with brides, that the dress-buying process can be very daunting. We aren't all models, we aren't all sample sizes. It was absolutely refreshing to talk to Leslie about body image, confidence and the hurdles that women jump in order to feel beautiful on their wedding day. The hurdles that Leslie and her team help to overcome...for women of all sizes, shapes, styles. Links we referenced Dress Anomalie's Website: https://dressanomalie.com Anomalie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dressanomalie/ Anomalie's Blog is awesome! It provides wedding educational content regardless of if you use their service or not. https://dressanomalie.blog/ *Quotes * “It's like the lost city...it's like Atlantis for wedding dresses!” - Christy about the small town “This is an awesome new concept that you should know about. If you're going to be wearing a wedding dress...I would definitely check out Anomalie.” - Michelle “Our process is done digitally, which is a little different. But we found that working with brides over the phone and online, we can save a lot of costs. The traditional boutiques have overhead...by centralizing with our San Francisco and our Hong Kong office, we can deliver all that value to our brides.” - Leslie, about the Anomalie process “I though, there has to be a better way to do this and I was so surprised that no one had explored an online model yet.” - Leslie on how she got the idea for Anomalie “We've had a lot of sweet embroidered message inside of the dresses….it really is such a personal garment. To have the ability to make something that you want instead of something that is off the rack...in the past, you would have to pay couture prices for that.” - Leslie Get In Touch EMAIL: thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com FACEBOOK: @TBWPpodcast INSTAGRAM: @thebigweddingplanningpodcast BE SURE TO USE THE HASHTAG: #planthatwedding TWITTER: @TBWPpodcast PHONE: (415) 723-1625 Leave us a message and you might hear your voice on the show! PATREON: www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast Special Guest: Leslie Vorhees Means.

When Leslie comes down with the flu, she risks her health to keep the Harvest Festival on track. Chris faces his fears, Ron bonds with Andy, and Ben makes some soup. Meanwhile, Katy, Kirk and Jacob discuss basketball helmets and creepy jokes you wouldn't put on TV anymore.

Pappy, Vints, Stevie, and Josh discuss the 2016 indie film, "Captain Fantastic". Ben Cash (Viggo Mortensen), his wife Leslie and their six children live deep in the wilderness of Washington state. Isolated from society, Ben and Leslie devote their existence to raising their kids -- educating them to think critically, training them to be physically fit and athletic, guiding them in the wild without technology and demonstrating the beauty of co-existing with nature. When Leslie dies suddenly, Ben must take his sheltered offspring into the outside world for the first time. Initial release: July 29th, 2016 (USA) Director: Matt Ross Featured song: Sweet Child o' Mine Budget: 5 million USD Screenplay: Matt Ross podcastspoilers.com

On this Mama Bear Mini episode, co-hosts Tesi and Leslie talk about health, specifically, strokes in women. When Leslie was 26, she suffered a small stroke that changed the trajectory of her life and Tesi and Leslie discuss the incident with the hope of encouraging women to learn the signs of a stroke and to pay attention to their bodies. The two also answer a listener question about the essence of the Mama Bear and how she might emerge while doing the important (and frankly exhausting) work of raising young children. The episode ends with a few laughs and a few truth bombs in the segment Things We Should Probably Feel Guilty About, But Don't. Listen in and join the conversation online! For full Show Notes, please visit the Mama Bear Dares Podcast website.

Leslie Ziemba is a Love Coach, Author and Time Line Therapy® Specialist who assists men and women to overcome challenges related to dating in mid-life and guiding them to having a thriving life and love! Her personal story, work and book reflect pure vulnerability, authenticity and the “Big Sister – Real Talk” we often need to help us get out of our own way. Guiding Principle, Quote or Mantra Why am I attracting this situation to me? What is my part in this? What did I do to cause this? Leslie steps outside of herself to check in with her perspective and with the other party’s perspective to see where might be able to come to a compromise. You do have a part in what is happening. It is not all about what someone did to you. When You Tripped Up Leslie had a business partner who is also a good friend and he sent her a text that pissed her off. And she spouted off to him via text. When he called to address the issue, she was aware that she was not in a position or frame of mind to have a talk with him, so she sent it to voicemail. When she was in a better place she got ready to text him back and recognized this is not how she conducts her life and she needed to speak with him. Even though she does this work every day, we all fall short at times.  Fortunately, she caught herself just before she tripped and made a better choice to call him instead of text him. The “DUH” moment that changed your partnerships forever Leslie was in a relationship at the very beginning of her personal growth journey. And he was her holy assignment. She was determined to learn whatever she could from this relationship. They had been together for about a year and got into a very big argument, with many unkind things said on both parts. When this happened, Leslie called a girlfriend and told her what he did to her. And that girlfriend supported her in her victim mindset and added to it. Ultimately the relationship did end.  When Leslie reviewed what happened she realized that this friend had pushed all of her fear and drama buttons. And Leslie distanced herself from this friend as well. Now Leslie is very mindful about who she surrounds herself with and shares her personal life with. Proudest moment in partnership Early in Leslie’s business she reached out to a colleague to partner with to build her business. And she contacted a woman who was very big and successful in her field even though she figured nothing would come of it. As it turned out, this person was completely on board to help her. This would never have happened if she had not asked.  And it turned out to be such a good friendship and partnership. What is the best partnership / relationship advice you have ever received? Before you start another relationship work on healing the past relationship and shift your mindset. Best Partnership Book (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FBJH7BO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01FBJH7BO&linkCode=as2&tag=speakofpartn-20&linkId=f64149d3fb30724a681ddd6d3c6fdf23)   Fearless Love: Growing Through Divorce, Dating and Divine Purpose to Heal, Thrive and Attract The Love You Desire (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FBJH7BO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01FBJH7BO&linkCode=as2&tag=speakofpartn-20&linkId=e3d2aa7cfb51ef439b3e7200675883ad) (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591451876/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1591451876&linkCode=as2&tag=speakofpartn-20&linkId=946cec38366acc199bd63a6c9a5ceb92) Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs...

In this week's Now Playing review, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. Living off the land in the deep wilderness of Washington state, Ben (Viggo Mortensen) and his wife Leslie are raising their six kids without technology and pop culture but rather rigorous physical and intellectual education. When Leslie dies, Ben must introduce his sheltered brood to the world he's tried to save them from challenging his beliefs of parenthood. Matt Ross, who you'll know as Gavin from Silicon Valley, wrote and directed the film. Think LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE meets Swiss Family Robinson. It's not quiet gem status due to some story cliches and a confused if not slightly sell out ending. That said, it's got charms. Particularly by way of its cast who include Steve Zahn, Kathryn Hahn, a bunch of phenomenal kids and Viggo. If he hadn't proven it already (EASTERN PROMISES, HISTORY OF VIOLENCE) Viggo Mortensen cements his legacy as one of the most brilliant actors of his generation. It's worth seeing this film for his performance alone. Regardless, you'll leave with a smile on your face. Justice 8/10

When Leslie, the co-host of the Mama Bear Dares, traveled to East Africa late last month with the NGO she contracts with, she realized she had a great opportunity to introduce listeners of the Mama Bear Dares podcast to a Tanzanian mother. Her international colleague at Empower Tanzania, new mom and program manager Efrancia Nzota, graciously agreed to be a guest on the show. After a long, hot day of training Maasai women as Community Health Workers, Leslie and Efra sat down at the Nzoroko Hotel restaurant, shared a Coke, and discussed the ways their lives as professionals and as mothers are similar and the ways in which they are different. The conversation that listeners will listen in on in Episode 29 may point listeners to this: Our joys and triumphs as mothers and women are universal. We can sit with friends in our own communities and find out that we have much in common, and we can travel across the world, sit down with friends there, and learn the same thing. This transformative realization is one hosts Leslie and Tesi hope listeners will never look back from. For complete show notes and all links from the episode, visit http://www.mamabeardarespodcast.com/daretolisten/

Leslie Samuel joins us today to share his journey and experience with blogging. You can connect with him on his website (Become a Blogger) or on Twitter. Leslie started back when he was teaching high school. He started with freebie-trading, making some money, and then showing others how to do what he was doing. In August, 2008, he learned about blogging. He joined a course about blogging. Whatever you are passionate about or building a business about, you can build a blog, create content, inspire other, and change the world. [Tweet "You can build a blog, create content, inspire other, and change the world. - @lesliesamuel"] Why did you decide to leave your job as a professor to pursue blogging full-time? Because of his blog, Leslie was able to land his "dream job" as a professor. As a result, he got too busy between teaching, pursuing a PhD, and building his online business. He evaluated his situation, and realized that he could not leave his online business and the influence that he's built up. How did you deal with people that were negative or doubters? Leslie didn't really care about those opinions. One thing that was clear to him was that he going where God wanted him to go. He weighed the options carefully. The people that were close to him and knew him were very supportive of the decision. If his wife or family was doubtful, this would not have happened. What are some tips for someone trying to increase their traffic and engagement? Have a very clear understand of who you are targeting. Be clear on what problem you are trying to solve. Get as detailed as you can. Start creating that content! Write down a list of 50 questions, then start writing answers to those questions. Let people know about it. Social media is not for just self-promotion. Work at connecting with people in a real way. Then you can share your content. Connecting with other bloggers and grow together with them. What kind of topics would someone cover when they start blogging? Think of your target market. What questions would they have? They want to be educated about the process. Look for other things that your target market is looking for. What are some top ways people can try to monetize their blog? Affiliate marketing Create your own products Ads What kind of expectations should someone have regarding time and money as they get started blogging? If you are trying to seriously build something, look at 10 hours a week. When Leslie started blogging the second time, he hired out some work so he could focus on other aspects. Financially, it depends on what you are trying to do. There are a lot of things that you can do on your own to save some money. Become a Blogger Articles Podcast Become a Blogger University You gotta take action! You'll learn from your mistakes. Keep taking consistent action and you'll be surprised where that will take you. [Tweet "Keep taking consistent action and you'll be surprised where that will take you. - @lesliesamuel"] The post Leslie Samuel gives practical tips to take your blog to the next level (1-12) appeared first on Creative Studio Academy.