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During episode 15 of This Thing Called Life podcast, host Andi Johnson speaks with Paula Franckhauser, a woman who has been in the fight for a long time but is now retiring from the kidney transplant game. Paula knows all things kidney and has dedicated almost half of her life to changing the lives of so many!   Episode Highlights:  Paula turned 65 recently and thinks that after over 20 years of service, it’s time for younger nurses to take over the fight. For the last 5 years, Paula has taken over the responsibility of handling the kidney transplant waitlist. Some people have to wait years on the kidney transplant wait list depending on their blood type. Paula feels as though she has become part of the families of those who are waiting on a kidney transplant. After working on the floor as a nurse and as a case manager for a few years, Paula fell in love with her role in the transplant office. Paula’s 30-year nursing career started out in long-term care but she has held a plethora of roles since then. When Paula first started at Christ’s hospital in Cincinnati, there was only one nurse. Most people are severely undereducated about how their kidneys work, thus leading to unhealthy habits. The morning after a transplant, people have color back in their eyes and a smile on their face. Many people don’t know how well they can do after a kidney transplant with only one kidney. People make the mistake of thinking that just because they don’t match their loved one, they can’t make a difference. The National Kidney Registration, NKR, offers a solution to a massive issue in a network that stretches across the country. Paula has enjoyed watching friendships evolve from kidney transplants between the recipients and the donors. Kidney donation programs are incredibly picky with living donors, but 20-years ago, there wasn’t enough known genetically. The biggest problem that non-compliant recipients have is that Medicare goes away after 3 years. If any complications come from the kidney transplant for donors, Medicare covers them for life. Paula has found an incredible amount of joy in making the phone calls to long-waiting recipients to tell them they have a kidney. For young nurses and doctors who are looking to join the transplant field, they need to get involved in their off-time. The Transplant Breakfast and Kidney Walks are great ways for young medical professionals to get involved. 2020 has taught everyone the importance of coming together as a community to lift each other up. One of the biggest myths surrounding healthcare is that medical professionals will not save a life if they are a registered donor. The communication between donation centers and hospitals has improved an incredible amount over the last 20 years. Paula, unfortunately, lost a patient at the beginning of her career but did everything she could to comfort his wife. When you are as involved in and connected with the lives of recipients as Paula is, a bond is formed forever. The Kidney Foundation is always accepting volunteers, so don’t be afraid to reach out. Through the pandemic, The Christ Hospital only slowed down a little with living donors but did as many overall as they ever do. 3 Key Points: The education process around kidney function is massively underdeveloped, and Paula would love to establish better education starting in high school. The parent-kidney donation program involves someone who doesn’t match their loved one but does match with someone else on the list and vice versa. Medicare stops covering prescriptions after only 3 years, so many of the recipients who don’t work are forced to find jobs in order to afford their medicine. Resources Mentioned: LifeCenter (website) (Facebook) (Instagram) (YouTube) (Twitter) Andi Johnson (website) (LinkedIn) The Christ Hospital

During episode 15 of This Thing Called Life podcast, host Andi Johnson speaks with Paula Franckhauser, a woman who has been in the fight for a long time but is now retiring from the kidney transplant game. Paula knows all things kidney and has dedicated almost half of her life to changing the lives of so many!   Episode Highlights:  Paula turned 65 recently and thinks that after over 20 years of service, it’s time for younger nurses to take over the fight. For the last 5 years, Paula has taken over the responsibility of handling the kidney transplant waitlist. Some people have to wait years on the kidney transplant wait list depending on their blood type. Paula feels as though she has become part of the families of those who are waiting on a kidney transplant. After working on the floor as a nurse and as a case manager for a few years, Paula fell in love with her role in the transplant office. Paula’s 30-year nursing career started out in long-term care but she has held a plethora of roles since then. When Paula first started at Christ’s hospital in Cincinnati, there was only one nurse. Most people are severely undereducated about how their kidneys work, thus leading to unhealthy habits. The morning after a transplant, people have color back in their eyes and a smile on their face. Many people don’t know how well they can do after a kidney transplant with only one kidney. People make the mistake of thinking that just because they don’t match their loved one, they can’t make a difference. The National Kidney Registration, NKR, offers a solution to a massive issue in a network that stretches across the country. Paula has enjoyed watching friendships evolve from kidney transplants between the recipients and the donors. Kidney donation programs are incredibly picky with living donors, but 20-years ago, there wasn’t enough known genetically. The biggest problem that non-compliant recipients have is that Medicare goes away after 3 years. If any complications come from the kidney transplant for donors, Medicare covers them for life. Paula has found an incredible amount of joy in making the phone calls to long-waiting recipients to tell them they have a kidney. For young nurses and doctors who are looking to join the transplant field, they need to get involved in their off-time. The Transplant Breakfast and Kidney Walks are great ways for young medical professionals to get involved. 2020 has taught everyone the importance of coming together as a community to lift each other up. One of the biggest myths surrounding healthcare is that medical professionals will not save a life if they are a registered donor. The communication between donation centers and hospitals has improved an incredible amount over the last 20 years. Paula, unfortunately, lost a patient at the beginning of her career but did everything she could to comfort his wife. When you are as involved in and connected with the lives of recipients as Paula is, a bond is formed forever. The Kidney Foundation is always accepting volunteers, so don’t be afraid to reach out. Through the pandemic, The Christ Hospital only slowed down a little with living donors but did as many overall as they ever do. 3 Key Points: The education process around kidney function is massively underdeveloped, and Paula would love to establish better education starting in high school. The parent-kidney donation program involves someone who doesn’t match their loved one but does match with someone else on the list and vice versa. Medicare stops covering prescriptions after only 3 years, so many of the recipients who don’t work are forced to find jobs in order to afford their medicine. Resources Mentioned: LifeCenter (website) (Facebook) (Instagram) (YouTube) (Twitter) Andi Johnson (website) (LinkedIn) The Christ Hospital

Listen we don’t just make results like this up. And we don’t take this level of success lightly. Our clients take a huge leap of faith in us when they say yes to themselves and their business and join us. They show up, lean in and they stay committed to the process...and it shows. I sat down last Friday with one of our sweetest clients ever and a real powerhouse, Paula Knodel out of beautiful Fairhope, Alabama. She is a seasoned Agent who opened an email from me and she is now literally forever changed. She hadn’t even experienced my Master Class yet - she just knew from having one conversation with our team that she was in the right place to scale her business the way she knew she wanted to, but just couldn’t make it happen on her own. When Paula joined us in 2020 - she had a goal to finally take her current business over the $3 Million mark, she did that and then some in just a few months time without even having the full program in action yet - Her growth potential is limitless now! Hear her story for yourself. Enjoy this episode.

Dart Driver Speaks Of Pearse Street Proposal On Lunchtime Live People are calling it a Christmas miracle, last night Conor O'Sullivan Proposed to Paula As a driver was pulling into the station, her boyfriend was waiting on the platform with a bunch of flowers and a sign that said 'will you marry me'. The crew at the station were on hand to help out and had music playing on the PA system. When Paula the driver stepped off the Dart her boyfriend Conor was waiting to ask the big question. The couple joined Lunchtime Live this afternoon to talk about last night. Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

PR veteran and whistleblower Paula Pedene joins Tim to tell her story of what it’s like to blow the whistle on government waste and other improper practices, including manipulation of VA Hospital waitlists that may have cost patients their lives. When Paula became aware of it all, she spoke up, paid the price and now has a story to tell about what it’s like to be a whistleblower. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Paula_Pedene_-_Whistleblower_auphonic.mp3 The federal government established its Whistleblower Protection Program to make sure federal employees or contractors don’t have to worry about reprisals if they disclose allegations of serious wrongdoing or gross mismanagement. This all falls under the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 which specifically prohibits reprisal. The act states that it is unlawful for agencies to take or threaten to take a personnel action against an employee because he or she disclosed wrongdoing. A personnel actions could be anything from a poor performance review or a demotion, to suspension or termination. The act expressly prohibits retaliation for filing an appeal, complaint, or grievance; helping someone else file or testifying on their behalf; or cooperating with or disclosing information to the Office of Inspector General. So, what kind of disclosures are protected? a violation of any law, rule, or regulation mismanagement a gross waste of funds an abuse of authority a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety That all sounds good on paper, but as we’ll find out today, it gets a bit more complicated in real life. Paula Pedene is the former chief spokesperson for the VA Hospital in Phoenix. After she complained up the chain of command about mismanagement at the hospital, she was demoted and had her desk moved to the basement in the building. A sort of office space solitary confinement. And that was the result of her first attempt to draw attention to some major management issues. A second whistleblower experience would follow. That’s an overview, but as Paula says, this all didn’t happen overnight. This is a special episode in honor of Veterans Day. Links Paula Pedene and Associates For Whistleblowers, a Bold Move Can Be Followed by One to Department Basement, Washington Post Meet Paula Pedene, former VA Whistleblower Now Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Organizer, Phoenix Business Journal About this Episode's Guest Paula Pedene Paula Pedene has a well-earned reputation as a public relations strategist and counselor in both government and non-profit realms. She demonstrates a proven ability to envision and build mutually beneficial relationships between an organization and its stakeholders that results in winning outcomes. Pedene became a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Public Affairs Officer in 1991 and credited her Public Relations Society of America learning and leadership as her guiding light. She has earned three PRSA Silver Anvil awards and additional awards including: PRSA Silver Anvil, Institutional Programs (2004) PRSA Silver Anvil, Reputation Management (2007) PRSA Silver Anvil, Community Outreach (2010) PRSA PR Professional of the Year for her government whistleblowing activities (2015) Since 1997, she has been the driving force behind the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade in its creative development and coordination. She leads the team, organizing 2,500 people as parade entries. As media relations director she generated millions of impressions and helped attract 45,000 people to the event. She advocates for veterans through her volunteerism as a Public Relations Director on the Honoring America’s Veterans board.

PR veteran and whistleblower Paula Pedene joins Tim to tell her story of what it's like to blow the whistle on government waste and other improper practices, including manipulation of VA Hospital waitlists that may have cost patients their lives. When Paula became aware of it all, she spoke up, paid the price and now has a story to tell about what it's like to be a whistleblower. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Paula_Pedene_-_Whistleblower_auphonic.mp3 The federal government established its Whistleblower Protection Program to make sure federal employees or contractors don't have to worry about reprisals if they disclose allegations of serious wrongdoing or gross mismanagement. This all falls under the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 which specifically prohibits reprisal. The act states that it is unlawful for agencies to take or threaten to take a personnel action against an employee because he or she disclosed wrongdoing. A personnel actions could be anything from a poor performance review or a demotion, to suspension or termination. The act expressly prohibits retaliation for filing an appeal, complaint, or grievance; helping someone else file or testifying on their behalf; or cooperating with or disclosing information to the Office of Inspector General. So, what kind of disclosures are protected? a violation of any law, rule, or regulation mismanagement a gross waste of funds an abuse of authority a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety That all sounds good on paper, but as we'll find out today, it gets a bit more complicated in real life. Paula Pedene is the former chief spokesperson for the VA Hospital in Phoenix. After she complained up the chain of command about mismanagement at the hospital, she was demoted and had her desk moved to the basement in the building. A sort of office space solitary confinement. And that was the result of her first attempt to draw attention to some major management issues. A second whistleblower experience would follow. That's an overview, but as Paula says, this all didn't happen overnight. This is a special episode in honor of Veterans Day. Links Paula Pedene and Associates For Whistleblowers, a Bold Move Can Be Followed by One to Department Basement, Washington Post Meet Paula Pedene, former VA Whistleblower Now Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Organizer, Phoenix Business Journal About this Episode's Guest Paula Pedene Paula Pedene has a well-earned reputation as a public relations strategist and counselor in both government and non-profit realms. She demonstrates a proven ability to envision and build mutually beneficial relationships between an organization and its stakeholders that results in winning outcomes. Pedene became a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Public Affairs Officer in 1991 and credited her Public Relations Society of America learning and leadership as her guiding light. She has earned three PRSA Silver Anvil awards and additional awards including: PRSA Silver Anvil, Institutional Programs (2004) PRSA Silver Anvil, Reputation Management (2007) PRSA Silver Anvil, Community Outreach (2010) PRSA PR Professional of the Year for her government whistleblowing activities (2015) Since 1997, she has been the driving force behind the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade in its creative development and coordination. She leads the team, organizing 2,500 people as parade entries. As media relations director she generated millions of impressions and helped attract 45,000 people to the event. She advocates for veterans through her volunteerism as a Public Relations Director on the Honoring America's Veterans board.

My guest today on stories Connect People podcast is Paula Quinn. Paula shares the story of her daughter Rosie's diagnosis with the autoimmune disorder, Alopecia. Rosie was just 2. 5 years old. This diagnosis was hard for Rosie and her family but one day Rosie told her mom. "Don't worry mom my hair is just on vacation". THAT completely shifted their mindset and they began sharing stories of where Rosie's hair went. Paula one day took a drawing Rosie's had done and turned it into a headscarf. Rosie couldn't stop looking in the mirror and told Paula that she wanted every bald kid to have a headscarf like hers. Rosie didn't stop with her vision. She would tell everyone that mentioned the scarf about her plan to give one to all the bald kids. After a few months, the vision for Coming Up Rosies was set. Paula is going to share how she founded the organization, that is a family mission not just a Rosie mission. They provide smile kits to any kid who is suffering from hair loss through more than 25 children's hospitals. And their mission is growing! When Paula was struggling years back with Rosie's diagnosis her therapist suggested she journal her thoughts about Rosie's Alopecia. Years later she wrote a children's book "My Hair Went On Vacation" to help children understand it's ok to be different and being different makes you special. All of the proceeds benefit Coming Up Rosies so more children can receive a smile kit. You are going to see just how beautiful being bald can be and Paula is going to tell you by sharing Rosie's story. Paula Quinn and Rosie Quinn To learn more about Coming Up Rosies, check out their website here. Paula Quinn, recently wrote a book “My Hair Went On Vacation” https://www.cominguprosies.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Hair-Went-Vacation-Paula-Quinn/dp/1645432815 https://www.instagram.com/coming.up.rosies/ See a short video featuring Rosie - https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDt_eIFpHd/

ABOUT PAULA SCATOLONI:Paula Scatoloni, LCSW is a somatic psychotherapist (soma = body in Greek) and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. Paula is a somatic-based psychotherapist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and Somatic Experiencing practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC. She has a private practice and has worked in the field of eating disorders for over two decades. She has taught extensively on the etiology and treatment of eating disorders through workshops, professional trainings, and conferences for over a decade.Paula works with those who wish to improve their sense of intimacy and connection to others, resolve old relational dynamics, create a more affirming relationship to the body, develop healthy skills for managing difficult emotions, improve physical vitality and energy level, or decrease feelings of chronic anxiety.Early in her career, Paula has focused on helping individuals find freedom in the body through traditional “talk” therapy and the expressive arts modalities. She developed the first intensive outpatient program for eating disorders in the nation with Dr. Anita Johnston author of Eating in the Light of the Moon. After relocating to NC in 2006, Paula served as the Eating Disorder Coordinator at Duke University for nine years managing a clinical team, facilitating workshops, and providing academic instruction to professionals both on campus and in the surrounding community.For the past decade, Paula has followed the emerging neuroscience research incorporating mindfulness-based modalities into her treatment approach. She is certified in Somatic Experiencing, a biophysiological model for the treatment of trauma and nervous system regulation. Paula is currently training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a treatment approach that focuses on the healing of early attachment ruptures and trauma.Most recently, Paula co-developed a professional training called Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders. This treatment model weaves together the latest advances in the field of neuroscience, trauma, and attachment while teaching providers how the body itself can serve as a resource in recovery rather than obstacle to be overcome.When Paula is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She uses yoga, dance, nature, music, and Pilates for her own self-care and firmly believes that self-care is critical for those in the helping profession.CONNECT WITH PAULA SCATOLONI: • Learn more about Embodied Recovery• Connect with Embodied Recovery on Facebook• Visit Paula’s website to learn more about her private practice• Listen to more of Paula below:- The Trauma Therapist Podcast with Rachel Lewis-Marlow- The Groundless Ground Podcast- The Therapy Chat PodcastABOUT THE HOST:Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.Are you interested in becoming a guest on our show? If so, please fill out our Guest Application.If you enjoyed the podcast, we would be so grateful if you would please take a minute to leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

My guest is Paula Faris.  Paula is a Senior National Correspondent at ABC News.   She's won multiple Emmy Awards as she's interviewed political leaders, athletes, newsmakers, and celebrities.  (Yeah… she's interviewed ALL of the Avengers and almost ALL of the cast from Star Wars. We will now pause for a moment of silence.)   Recently, Paula made the news herself because she chose to walk away from TWO of the biggest dream jobs in her industry. The first was being the Co-anchor of Good Morning America's weekend edition and the second was being a co-host of ABC's “The View.” She didn't walk away due to some crisis, controversy or for a bad decision.  Nope… she chose to walk away to do something she felt called to do. We're going to talk about that decision and her new book, “Called Out - Why I traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling.”     Listen To The Podcast:   Paula Faris RESOURCES:   Insta: www.instagram.com/paulafaris Twitter:  twitter.com/paulafaris Buy The Book: “Called Out - Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling. Paula's past interview on Dream Think Do: www.mitchmatthews.com/226   The INTERVIEW: In our interview, we talk about how Paula Faris got clarity on her calling and how she found the courage to take a stand for it.   We talk about the difference between your “faith calling” and your “vocational calling.”  This was a huge realization and helped her to feel new levels of freedom and clarity. We talk about why… but more importantly, we talk about how you can apply this whether you consider yourself a “religious” person or not. At the heart of the interview… we talk about the 3 big questions you need to be asking yourself in order to find your true vocational calling: What am I good at? What do I love to do? What do the people I trust say that I'm good at?   I think you'll really enjoy this conversation.  Here's how it breaks down… minute by minute. SHOW NOTES AND TIMES: 0:02 Welcome! 0:18 What to expect today 1:15 Meet Paula 4:01 How Paula and her family are handing COVID-19 6:30 When Paula left two dream jobs and stepped into her calling 11:42 Learning how to disconnect what you do from who you are 18:20 Finding your faith calling 20:14 Finding your vocational calling 25:42 Give yourself permission to branch out 26:48 Fear should be expected 30:00 How to connect with Paula 31:40 Mitch's biggest takeaways   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! So… I want to hear from YOU! I really appreciated those 3 questions.  Heck… I wish I'd had those MUCH earlier in my life.  Powerful stuff. How about you? What clicked with you? What got you thinking? What might you apply from what Paula said?  Leave a comment below and let me know! Check other Podcasts here:

I Want to Believe the Podcast – S3 E7 – The Mysterious Disappearance of Rhianna Barreau Welcome to the I Want to Believe podcast! We have a mystery to discuss on this episode… let’s cue the Unsolved Mysteries theme… But first!! A quick reminder that ALL of our I Want to Believe social media & email are below. ALSO you can watch my documentary, Otherworldly Amor on Amazon Prime right now, DVDs are available. Alright, lets get into the Mysterious Disappearance of Rhianna Barreau. Paula Barreau woke up on October 7, 1992 like any other morning. While getting ready for work, she could hear her 12-year old daughter Rhianna eating breakfast and watching TV. When Paula was in the kitchen drinking coffee Rhianna asked her if she could walk to the newsstand to pick up a Christmas card for her pen pal. Paula agreed to this as she trusted her daughter and knew the neighborhood to be safe. When Paula returned home from work, Rhianna was gone. Listen to the episode to hear the full story. Sources: Mysterious Universe | Queensland Times  Social Media & Email I Want to Believe Instagram I Want to Believe Patreon Send us an Email (suggest an episode topic, tell us how awesome or dumb we are… whatever you want!) Slevik Media Links Otherworldly Amor Documentary on Amazon Prime Abducted New England Documentary on Amazon Prime Nomar Slevik Store (DVDs, Books & more) Slevik Facebook

Dr. Paula Williams spent 13 years as the host of a national television show (viewed by millions) and served as the Chairman and CEO of The Orchard Group -- a non-profit organization that starts new churches in the US-- for 34 years. Then her name was Paul. From a very young age, Paula knew she was transgender, but given her upbringing in a conservative religious household, she learned to keep this secret to herself. She eventually married, had children of her own, and was successful by many measures. But something was missing. One night, Paula (then Paul) had a life-altering realization. She knew that if she transitioned to being a woman it would inflict pain onto the people she loved most and she would put everything she worked for at risk, but it was bigger than her. It was a calling towards authenticity. When Paula finally mustered up enough courage to face her biggest fear and come out, she lost everything: all her jobs, her pension, her friends, and the news sent her family into disarray. Few people in her religious community understood or supported her. She says that was a brutal time for everyone in her family, especially for her ex-wife and kids. With some years behind the pivotal transition, Paula's experience of being initially a man, then a woman gave her a front-row seat to how women and men are treated differently at work and in life. Her unique journey has compelled her to advocate for gender equity, LGBTQ inclusion, executive leadership and American religion. In this episode, she shares about how different it feels leading in the business world as a woman, versus when she was a man and opens up about her inspiring journey towards authenticity. Tune in to get the full conversation and learn about: Leadership challenges Societal expectations and limitations The courage to be authentic The powerful journey of a transgender woman How men and women are treated differently in life and at work Cultural biases men and women live Challenges of women and LGBTQ in executive positions Rev. Dr. Paula Williams' biography: Dr. Paula Stone Williams is a national public speaker specializing in Gender Equity, LGBTQ Inclusion, Executive Leadership and American Religion. As a transgender woman, Paula has been featured in the New York Times, the Denver Post, Colorado Public Radio, The Huffington Post, TEDxMileHigh, NPR's Radiolab, Radio New Zealand, New Scientist Magazine, and a host of other media outlets. Her TEDxMileHigh talk on Gender Discrimination, which was Tweeted by Amy Schumer, has been viewed over 2.4 million times on YouTube. Over the past two years Paula has spoken in over 100 venues, including Fortune 500 Corporations, Public and Private Universities, State and Federal Government Agencies, Religious Institutions, and Non-Profit Organizations. Paula holds two Masters Degrees and a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Pastor Care. To see a full list of Paula's clients, visit her website at paulastonewilliams.com. Connect with Dr. Paula Williams: Website Twitter Linkedin TED Talk TEDx Talk * * * Full Transcription: Dr. Paula Williams: We were brief and they were not pleasant. I expected to lose them not in the way in which I did. I lost all of my jobs, and at the time, I actually was doing about four. I’ve always been a renaissance person. Tanya: That’s Dr. Paula Stone Williams. TED speaker, activist, and thought leader for gender equity and LGBTQ inclusion. She’s the chair and CEO of Road Less Traveled Pathways, a non-profit organization that provides psychotherapy, pastoral counseling, and coaching to couples, families and groups. As an outspoken transgender woman, Paula has been featured on TED, The New York Times, Jada Pinkett Smith’s talk show Red Table Talk, and the The Huffington Post just to name a few. As a transgender woman, she gave a brilliant TED Talk on how men and women are treated differently which has been ...

 Today, MiloTree Community Manager and my friend, Paula Rollo, is back on the show and we are talking about how to think about branding yourself and your business.  We're looking at the question of where best to focus your energy.  In this episode, we share how we have both gone through our own branding process and how you can easily do it, too.  Branding Beginnings  Branding is so much more than just hopping onto sites like LogoJoy or TailorMade and creating your logo. There is also a tool on Shopify that will generate business names for you.  These are all fun tools to play around with but there are steps you need to take before you start making logos.  When Paula started her business around 15 years ago, she did not even know about branding. She simply made content without a vision and hoped people would find it.  Tip: When coming up with your blog name or logo, you don't want your viewers to have to guess what you are about. You have to state upfront what your brand is about.  When I created Catch My Party, I was very specific about what the business was, but that made me feel pigeonholed into that space without a lot of room for growth or change.  The inspiration for MiloTree comes from a beautiful tree found in Hawaii.  The name is very open-ended, which allows me to expand somewhat within the boundary of the name. And I'm glad we chose it as we have definitely expanded the things we offer through the app. It's no longer just the "Pinterest Pop-Up Company." When branding first became important, you didn't have to be as specific, but as Google has evolved and the industry has grown, you need to be much more specific about what you're offering to your audience so that you become an authority in your field.  Personal Branding vs. Company Branding  Before I started my own personal Instagram account recently, I thought through what I wanted my account to look like.  I keep Catch My Party, MiloTree, and my own personal account, Jillian Tohber Leslie, separate to brand them as the individual things that they are. I decided to focus on three things with my personal account: How I run two businesses and a podcast Moving to Austin and discovering the area How I focus on my wellness and health My husband and daughter occasionally show up on there, but they are not the main focus.  When I am posting about myself, I am showing the human side of my business and people can get to know me. That builds trust with my audience.  You have to decide early on if you want your brand to have a personality, or if you want to be your brand. A lot of blogs and brands get stuck trying to do both.  Some brands don't want a face behind their brand, but then they lose all personality whatsoever. People want something to connect to, even if it's just a common theme.  Sharing Yourself To Build Trust  When building your brand, you need to know where your business is going, know what you're trying to accomplish in the world.  For instance, if you have a health and wellness blog, you are trying to convince me to change something about my lifestyle. To do that you need to share your personal story and credentials in order to gain my trust.  Anyone can start a business success blog, but I need to know your backstory. I need to know that you have a successful business and that you know more than me about building a successful business.  Focus your personal brand on how you can serve others, and you will be able to remain authentic and true to yourself.  Being A Personal Brand  We all need to be mindful of the brand we're putting forward.  Today it is easy for people to find us online, including prospective employers. The brand you put forth is what they're going to see and how they're going to think about you.  If you do not brand yourself, and you focus on your company's branding, you are still discoverable. You still need to have a personal aspect of your brand.  I always suggest that people Google themselves and see what shows up.  Do you like what pops up under your name? If not, you may need to think about some personal rebranding.  Comparing Yourself To Others  Another way to get clear on your branding is to look at your competitors to see what they are doing right, and mimic that. But you should also be looking at your competition in order to see the ways that you are different. If someone was unhappy with another company, how would coming to your business offer them a different experience?  Find ways to differentiate your blog from others who are in the same niche.  Brands tend to solve one problem and move on. Focus on being cohesive and offering solutions to problems that might not even be known yet.  You can fill in the blanks that the big companies are missing because what may not be lucrative enough for big brands could be lucrative enough for you.  Honesty vs. Oversharing At one point, a couple of years ago, our culture decided that we wanted to know everything about everybody. We shared pictures of our food, our friends, our evening routines.  But people quickly discovered that they didn't care what their neighbor had for dinner; they weren't following them because their neighbors were food bloggers.  Today, people want you to be honest, but people also understand that there are boundaries to sharing your life.  Boundaries look different to everyone, and you are free to decide what your boundaries are.  I do not post any pictures of my daughter on Instagram, whereas Paula has pictures of her children all over her account, but without their names posted. We both set the boundaries that we are comfortable with.  I came to the personal branding game late, but if I am making someone feel happier, feel less alone, or more inspired, then I am branding myself the right way.  What Type of Online Entrepreneur is MiloTree Right For? Are you serious about growing your online business (advanced beginner and above)? Have you got some traffic but you know you need more? Let your MiloTree pop-ups help you get to that next level by turn your visitors into email subscribers and social media followers on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and YouTube. Sign up today! Install your MiloTree pop-ups on your site in under two minutes. Sign up for MiloTree now and get your first 30 DAYS FREE! Timestamp   Intro    1:14 Branding Beginnings   14: 41 Personal Branding vs. Company Branding    24:47 Share Yourself To Build Trust    28:08 Being A Personal Brand    29:34 Comparing Yourself To Others    32:56 Honesty vs. Oversharing Read the podcast transcript for “How to Think About Branding Yourself and Your Business” TOP 4 TAKEAWAYS Don't make people guess what your blog is about. State upfront, through your name, logo, description, bio, etc, exactly what you are about and what the reader can expect. Decide if you want your business to have a personality or if you want to be your own brand. Share your own story so that your audience can develop a sense of trust in what you tell them to do. Find ways to differentiate your blog from others in the same niche. Ask yourself, “If someone was unhappy with another business in my niche, what could I offer them for a better experience?

105 | Paula Pant, creator of Afford Anything podcast and blog, dives into her love for travel, her rejection of the traditional 9-5, and how she built an income to match her lifestyle. Paula moved to the U.S. as a baby, just after being born in Nepal. Her only travel growing up was between Ohio and Nepal. Travel has become a large part of Paula’s life, but her desire to travel only grew in her adult life. Rebellion is a form of seeking identity. Once Paula started traveling did she fall in love with travel immediately? What does Paula consider a legitimate visit to a foreign country? Two weeks of vacation in Paula’s first few years of work after college felt too limiting. Paula made a lifestyle change, and then figured out how to fund it. Learning about and trying out freelance work introduced Paula to the idea that someone could work outside of the traditional 9-5 work. Did Paula receive criticism when she quit her job to travel? When Paula traveled for her first few years, she budgeted about $1,000 a month for expenses and chose to visit countries where the dollar goes far. Paula’s tips for building connection while traveling: Stay at hostels – more economical, and more social. Meet the American, Australian, British, etc., ex pats, and meet their friends (build relationships, and travel slowly). How did Paula restart once she returned to the U.S. after her 27-month adventure? In pursuit of writing what she wanted to read, Paula became a personal finance writer. When did Paula begin to feel imposter syndrome? Default to saving, instead of default to spending. Why does spending money create anxiety for Paula, and how did the scarcity mindset actually push Paula toward financial independence? Passive income (real estate) was primarily meant to give Paula some financial cushion, instead of a means to financial independence. Humans crave autonomy, purpose and mastery. Reading about potential scientific advances motivates Paula to be healthier because she wants to be around to see it. Self-care is work care.   For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/105 

It's not always a dream that we have from the time we are little.Sometimes it’s born of necessity, because the thing we REALLY NEED doesn't exist yet.When Paula decided to write a book, she did it because it was she needed but didn't have.She is a mom, an advocate and consultant, and an author. She is a ROCKSTAR.After being rejected from three traditional publishing houses, she shook it off and did it HERSELF.Paula shared her motivation; that if her book can help one child feel special and know that they aren't alone, then her work will not be in vain.Please join me in congratulating this dedicated mom!Show notes: https://lauriewrighter.com/podcastpaulalancaster/Sponsored by the the FREE COURSE -- https://www.creativewrighter.com/p/suckyorstupendous

Paula Acuña is a coach serving others in Costa Rica. Her services come from the idea that we can be really productive, but we first have to focus on what we really want. On today’s episode with Kristie, she discusses some of her coaching philosophy, as well as her journey to becoming a coach.  Consider/Ask: Radical Mindset Musings●      Many times we are trying to please everyone but ourselves. We go into automatic pilot and follow imposed ideas without considering our own dreams and what we want to accomplish.●      When Paula lost her father, she hid in her work. She was pregnant, running a business, and studying; she didn’t have time to be sad.●      Paula’s rock bottom happened in the midst of the debt of her company, when her son comforted her while she was crying. That’s when the search, and transformation, began.●      Though she didn’t know it at the time, Paula was struggling with depression. Medication worked, and she was eventually able to save the business.●      Medication helps you cope with a situation, but at some point you have to deal with the cause of what’s going on in your head and your soul.●      She never experienced suicidal thoughts, but Paula struggled with anxiety. Some of the symptoms were not wanting to go to work, and also she was often in a bad mood with her husband. She also experienced binge eating.●      As she was trying to come off medicine, that’s when she had her first encounter with spirituality and holistic healing. Paula started meditating, going to yoga, and using breathing exercises to manage anxiety and stress.●      When she was ready to leave the family business, people took notice of the successful sale of her business, and she started doing business coaching for people that asked. As she noticed trends in business coaching, she decided to get certified as a life coach.●      We need to detach from some energies, and instead get to know ourselves better, get to know our priorities, understand the possibilities, and then move forward consistently and fluidly. Revolutionary Leader's Mantra: Sometimes in business you can try to handle too many things, and you forget yourself for the sake of your business. The business is always impacted by the person. As entrepreneurs, we have energy that goes into the business from the top down. If we’re not feeling okay as a person, the business will also suffer. You have to work on yourself first.  You are not what you do. You are who you are. What you do is just a part of you.  Subscribe: Please visit Kristie’s website for more resources and contact information. Resources:  Kristie’s WebsiteiRise Leadership InstituteFacebookKristie’s YouTube ChannelKristie’s Instagram  Guest Links:  You’ll See It When you Believe It, Wayne DyerPaula’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you improve women's access to good healthcare? Two female doctors talk to Kim Chakanetsa about the issues they face in two starkly different places - Somalia and the United States. Paula Johnson is an American cardiologist who has dedicated her whole career to thinking about health from a woman's perspective, focussing on the different ways men and women respond to diseases. When Paula learnt that medical research and trials traditionally were only tested on men, she decided she had to fight for the inclusion of women. Paula believes the lack of testing on women, combined with sex differences, can lead to women not receiving effective diagnosis and treatment. Paula thinks that we should be focusing on women's health and well-being as central to women's equality. Deqo Mohamed is a Somali doctor who helps run a 400-bed hospital in a refugee camp west of Mogadishu. It was her mother, the pioneering doctor Hawa Abdi, who opened a small clinic in the 1980s, which became a shelter for thousands of displaced people, the majority of them women and children. Today Deqo oversees a hospital, primary school and women's education centre. She says she prioritises women's health because her female patients are often singly caring for their whole family. Deqo believes her gender helps her to connect with her female patients and negotiate with warlords. L: Dr Deqo Mohamed (credit: Vital Voices Global Partnership) R: Dr Paula Johnson (credit: Wellesley College)

Ladies! Please join our Be Bold Facebook Group! My guest today is Paula Froelich. When Paula was the Deputy Editor for Page Six of the NY Post, Keith Olbermann named her “Worst Person of the Year.” Keith, for those of you who don’t know, is a sports and political journalist. All you need to do is Google Paula Froelich and Keith Olbermann to find out what went down with their online spat a number of years ago. Anyway, Paula wears this badge with honor and includes it at the top of the About page on her website which is A Broad Abroad.com. Along with that distinguished title (worst person of the year), she also lists the fact that Time Magazine named her Person of the Year three times (in 1975, 2006 and 2011). And perhaps equally as wonderful (insert snark) her website quotes our current president as saying, “Paula Froelich knows what she is talking about.” All this is to say that you know from the get go that Paula’s got a good sense of humor, especially when it comes to Paula. In our conversation today, you’ll hear the story about how Paula and I met which was very memorable for me. That encounter and the story around it pretty much sets the tone of the conversation and also exemplifies what Paula is all about. And when you hear that, you’ll understand why I was so eager to chat with her for the podcast. Paula and I hit upon a variety of topics including her very early interest in travel which goes back to the third grade. But she’s also got some keen observations about women and travel and why many of us travel and what she’s learned about herself and how she approaches her trips. I don’t want to say too much more but in short I think that everyone should have a Paula in their life. She’s a truth teller and she doesn’t hold back, for better or worse (and I fully admit I love it). I hope you enjoy today’s conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with Paula Froelich. BTW - I’d love to hear your feedback! Send me a note at beth@beboldpodcast.com and let me know what you think. You can also leave voice feedback or ask a question by calling 877-280-5170. I’d love to grow our community by featuring you and your questions on a future show. Connect with Paula:Website (A Broad Abroad) | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Links/books/people mentioned:Roads and Kingdoms Adventure.com Samantha Brown (on the Be Bold Podcast) Atlas Obscura Ella Morton from Atlas Obscura (on the Be Bold Podcast) Molokai Teri Waros of Molokai (on the Be Bold Podcast) Nicolas Berggruen (on Business Insider) Mercury in Retrograde by Paula Froelich 9 Secrets of the Rich and Famous that Will Take You to the Top by Paula Froelich Travel as a Political Act by Rick Steves Badlands by Tony Wheeler Holidays in Hell by P.J. O'Rourke Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Page 6 Connect with me: Facebook Instagram WanderTours Be Bold Facebook Group (women-only) Twitter   Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe then tell a friend! Be Bold, Beth

Kicking off National Financial Literacy Month 2018 right, we're joined by Paula Pant of the Afford Anything website and podcast. When Paula graduated from college she did what society expected: she got a regular schmegular job. But, like many of us, she soon realized that working a 9 to 5 -- even at a job she loved -- deprived her of something even more valuable: personal freedom. Paula set out to become financially independent and along the way she discovered you can afford anything (but not everything). This week she shares her secrets for how you too can prioritize your financial habits to ensure you can live the life you want with the time you have, the one thing you can't replace. Our discussion covers: How Paula saved $28,000 on an income of less than $30,000 by prioritizing financial freedom over living paycheck-to-paycheck The importance of tapping into the emotional side of your goals to maintain the fuel you'll need to succeed How to "grow the gap" between what you earn and what you spend by identifying your values and using investments to supplement your income Realizing that nothing is free and why assigning your personal values to your spending is equally important as knowing your fixed expenses Why your biggest gains in savings can come from covering or keeping your rent/mortgage fees as low as possible In the spirit of Financial Literacy Month, this week's Action Items: Get clear on your values by aligning your spending with what's important to you Reduce fixed / unnecessary expenses for your greatest wins (two categories - housing and transportation - are 50% of the average American's expenses) Expand your network by joining like-minded people in related networking programs/conferences Grow the Gap between what you earn and spend with investments becoming your safety net

At Neuschwanstein Castle, Paula and Philipp question the would-be King Ludwig. Paula stumbles on an interesting discovery and finds a clue as to who the mysterious stranger really is. The two journalists talk the allegedly resurrected King Ludwig into doing a live interview. His real identity remains a mystery, however. When Paula returns to the office, she sees a television commercial that tips her off. The voice in the ad sounds strangely familiar. You can't express preferences without saying what or whom you like. The verb "lieben" takes an accusative object. In this episode you will be introduced to the accusative case.

Philipp still doesn't have any peace and quiet. After fighting off the bothersome bugs, he has to deal with the loud neighbors. When he receives an unexpected phone call from Berlin, he makes a hasty departure. If the annoying insects weren't enough for Philipp, who is at the end of wits at this point, a chain saw and amateur trumpet player are the last straw. When Paula from Radio D in Berlin calls, he is glad for the excuse to cut his countryside visit short. To the disappointment of his mother, Philipp says goodbye and rushes off to the German capital. Even if your vocabulary is limited, you'll still be able to follow the episode. International words and intonation will help you understand the plot and practice listening comprehension.