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Happy Tuesday! Topics today include 10 suggestions to help you learn to enjoy your family. These thoughts are from a devotional written by Sharon Rabon for Encouragement from Women Who've Been There Facebook group.  Janice's books What Do I Have to Lose? Books 1 and 2   are available NOW!! The complete set is just $25 for a limited time. Check it out at FaithMusicRadio.com. >> Also, featuring A Word of Encouragement with Vicky Mutchler, CW Today with Loretta Walker and The Teacher's Key with Cathy Sandiford.  Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and please share this podcast with your friends so we may be an encouragement to them through the music and programming on Faith Music Radio. Music is brought to you by Faith Music Missions. Learn more here >>> https://www.faithmusicmissions.org Eleven2One Facebook  Eleven2One on Instagram Faith Music Radio is a listener supported Christian station. #100daysofbeingaloser

Send us a textIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Christiana Smith Shi, discussing her new book 'Career Forward: Strategies for Women Who've Made It.' Christiana shares her extensive career journey from financial services to senior roles at McKinsey & Company and Nike. She highlights the importance of performance, taking calculated risks, and owning one's ambition. The discussion covers challenges faced by women in the workplace, strategies for work-life integration, and the significance of feedback. Christiana also emphasizes the need for a long-term career perspective and offers actionable advice for balancing career aspirations with personal life.00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:26 Career Journey: From Midwest to McKinsey01:37 Transition to Nike and Board Roles02:29 Co-Authoring the Book with Grace Puma03:33 Key Differentiators in Career Success06:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome08:05 Andocia Marketing Solutions: Transforming Visions into Results09:21 Challenges Women Face in the Workplace11:04 Advice for Women in Male-Dominated Industries12:45 Owning Your Ambition16:37 Balancing Career and Family23:49 Navigating Career Forks in the Road27:12 The Importance of Feedback28:42 Addressing Mistakes and Moving Forward28:56 Learning to Manage and Lead Effectively30:00 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence34:00 Balancing Leadership and Personal Well-being35:56 Navigating Childcare and Career Decisions41:39 Lightning Round: Personal Insights and Advice53:30 Final Thoughts and ResourcesThe L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders' visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.▶️ WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://tinyurl.com/mr2453vf

We all know work-life balance is a lie. But how can we build fulfilling careers without sacrificing our lives or leaving our jobs in the process?In this episode, Lucy is joined by Christiana Smith Shi, a retail executive and management consultant formerly of Nike and McKinsey who is now the co-author of Career Forward: Strategies of Women Who've Made It — which just came out in paperback last week!Together they dive deep into how to take control of your career, build your professional equity, and cultivate your 360° life. Christiana also answers your questions about how to handle lay-offs, ways to avoid career breaks, and places you can find support when your company's values don't align with your own.Tune in for a powerful pep talk on getting your needs met while staying in the game. Then join us for an upcoming immersive in Montana, Spain or Kenya where you can get the support you need to design what's next for your work and life!Jump into the conversation:[6:00] Creating options and opportunities for your career[9:30] The story of how Christiana wrote Career Forward with Grace Puma[15:00] Why your job is not your career[18:00] How to build rapport with recruiters and why LinkedIn matters[25:15] Building your professional equity[34:45] The power of staying in the game[38:15] Why work-life balance is a lie and how to cultivate a 360° life[51:00] How to steer into the skid and make career pivots[56:45] How to handle a lay-off or being fired[63:00] The pros and cons of being a “strong contributor”[69:20] Why it's worth it to build a successful careerStay connected:Check out The Murmuration CollectiveConnect with us on Instagram & LinkedInSubscribe to our monthly newsletterBuy Christiana's book Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who've Made It     ⌾ Take one week for yourself and join us in beautiful Trujillo, Spain from May 11 - 16. We'll co-create your clear path forward professionally and personally. Deadline to register for this immersive is April 1st. Learn more here.

Send us a textIn this monumental episode, we sit down with Jessica Buchanan—kidnapping survivor, New York Times bestselling author, and advocate for women's empowerment—to delve into her extraordinary journey of navigating motherhood in the wake of unimaginable trauma. Jessica shares her motherhood journey as chronicled in the 3rd book of her anthology series, Deserts to Mountaintops. Despite surviving 93 days as a hostage in Somalia before being rescued by a U.S. Navy SEAL team ordered by President Obama, Jessica reveals that motherhood was the experience that truly shook her to her core."It wasn't actually the kidnapping and rescue that had rocked my world so much: it was motherhood."Jessica's vulnerability in addressing the complexities of motherhood resonates deeply. She sheds light on the shame many women feel about their struggles in motherhood and how society conditions us to “shame ourselves into gratitude." Through her story, Jessica gives permission to mothers everywhere to acknowledge their hardships without guilt.We also explore:The Consequences of Ignoring Intuition: Jessica reveals how ignoring her intuition led to life-altering consequences and explains why trusting our inner voice is vital for reclaiming our power.Distinguishing Intuition from Anxiety: Together, we unpack the fragile line between intuition and intrusive thoughts, offering strategies to discern one from the other.Reclaiming Our Voices: Jessica explains why solitude and stillness are essential to reconnecting with our inner wisdom and building a life aligned with our true selves.Motherhood Without Self-Abandonment: Jessica introduces us to the revolutionary concept of the “good enough mother,” inspired by Winnicott, and emphasizes the importance of living a life that's yours too.About Jessica:Jessica has been named one of the ‘150 Women Who will Shake the World' by Newsweek, and her story was the most highly viewed 60 Minutes episode to air, to date. Jessica is a highly sought after inspirational speaker and her TEDx Pearl Street talk, ‘Change is Your Proof of Life' has been the foundation for which she travels the world, inspiring audiences to access their resilience by identifying their own autonomy and chance in the middle of their own life-changing eventAs the founder of Soul Speak Press, she empowers women to reclaim their narratives through writing. Her upcoming anthology, Deserts to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood, launching January 25th, 2025, is a testament to the strength of women's voices and the healing power of shared stories.If you're in Colorado, don't miss the chance to join Stace and Steph live for Reclamation: The FempiMOTHER PLUS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mother_plus_podcast/MOTHER PLUS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherpluspodcastMOTHER PLUS PERMISSION SLIP: https://www.motherplusser.com/Permission-SlipMOTHER PLUS NEWSLETTER: https://www.motherplusser.com/signup-pageMOTHER PLUS BLOG: https://www.motherplusser.com/blog

The new year is here, and now's the time to attract your dream girl. But not knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. You need a clear, tested plan for success. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett shares 5 proven strategies that practically guarantee you'll find love in 2025. These aren't flimsy resolutions you'll abandon by February. They're bold, revolutionary daily rituals to authentically connect with wonderful women.Using Connell's tested moves, you're about to learn:01:30: Why Resolutions Fail—and How to Build Rituals that Get Dating Results05:45: What Women Really Want—Authenticity!—and How to Give it to Them14:20: How to Truly Connect with Women Who are Your Type24:18: A Morning Ritual that Supercharges Your Motivation and Confidence38:10: The Daily Practice that Virtually Guarantees You Will Find Love in 202551:10: The Online-Dating Secret to Skyrocket Your Number of Quality Matches1:08:30: What You MUST Do Today to if You Want a Great GirlfriendYour dream girl is waiting—don't wait another day to start your journey. Listen now!FOR A FREE STRATEGY CALL WITH CONNELL TO LEARN HOW TO HAVE GREAT FIRST DATES:http://www.datingtransformation.com/contactTO GET FREE ACCESS TO “THE FLIRTY 30,” CHARMING QUESTIONS TO ASK WOMEN ON DATES, ON THE APPS, AND WHEN YOU APPROACH:http://www.datingtransformation.com/FLIRTY30WANT A FREE COPY OF CONNELL'S NO. 1 AMAZON BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON'T”? EMAIL CONNELL AND WRITE “FREE BOOK” IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND YOU'LL GET IT INSTANTLY:Connell@datingtransformation.com

The holiday season can be painful sometimes so I've created a collection of devotions to be read through this season, and I've been doing some Friday readings, wrapping up today. resources: Holidays for the Hurting paperback: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-paperback Kindle: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-kindle Audible: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-audible ANNOUNCING: WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING 2025 NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ I AM LOOKING FOR 8-25 WOMEN WHO: …long for deeper intimacy with God …desire to learn some new relational and spiritual and emotional skills …want to get unstuck and start the new year trying something new …trust that we can move through the world in freedom and joy because we are SO TOTALLY LOVED as we are …could use some genuine support and friendship, as we encourage and nudge and inspire each other In WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING (running January through March 2025), you will receive: -the choice of three mini-e-courses (topics to choose from include: Beauty for Ashes, Childhood Wounds, Decision Time, Emptying Your Nest, Fresh Starts, Healing & Wholeness, Intimacy with God, Meaningful Life. Needs: What are Those?, Relationships 201, Remarriage Ready, Remarriage Ref, So You Want to Be a Writer, UnStuck or Worry & Trust) OR Marriage Methods OR Heartbreak to Hope -admission into a private Facebook community of life-minded women -regular prompts & webcast teachings answering your specific questions All of this for only $145 (plus the option to add up to 3 coaching calls AT $65 each)! *we will only move forward if 8 register / you will only be charged if we get the minimum sign-ups NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ Any questions: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com

The holidays can take a lot out of us, so here are a few minutes to bring yourself some peace. Holidays for the Hurting: paperback: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-paperback Kindle: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-kindle Audible: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-audible ANNOUNCING: WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING 2025 NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ I AM LOOKING FOR 8-25 WOMEN WHO: …long for deeper intimacy with God …desire to learn some new relational and spiritual and emotional skills …want to get unstuck and start the new year trying something new …trust that we can move through the world in freedom and joy because we are SO TOTALLY LOVED as we are …could use some genuine support and friendship, as we encourage and nudge and inspire each other In WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING (running January through March 2025), you will receive: -the choice of three mini-e-courses (topics to choose from include: Beauty for Ashes, Childhood Wounds, Decision Time, Emptying Your Nest, Fresh Starts, Healing & Wholeness, Intimacy with God, Meaningful Life. Needs: What are Those?, Relationships 201, Remarriage Ready, Remarriage Ref, So You Want to Be a Writer, UnStuck or Worry & Trust) OR Marriage Methods OR Heartbreak to Hope -admission into a private Facebook community of life-minded women -regular prompts & webcast teachings answering your specific questions All of this for only $145 (plus the option to add up to 3 coaching calls AT $65 each)! *we will only move forward if 8 register / you will only be charged if we get the minimum sign-ups NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ Any questions: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com

The holiday season can be painful sometimes so I've created a collection of devotions to be read through this season, and I'm going to do readings over the course of a few Fridays. resources: Holidays for the Hurting paperback: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-paperback Kindle: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-kindle Audible: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-audible ANNOUNCING: WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING 2025 NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ I AM LOOKING FOR 8-25 WOMEN WHO: …long for deeper intimacy with God …desire to learn some new relational and spiritual and emotional skills …want to get unstuck and start the new year trying something new …trust that we can move through the world in freedom and joy because we are SO TOTALLY LOVED as we are …could use some genuine support and friendship, as we encourage and nudge and inspire each other In WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING (running January through March 2025), you will receive: -the choice of three mini-e-courses (topics to choose from include: Beauty for Ashes, Childhood Wounds, Decision Time, Emptying Your Nest, Fresh Starts, Healing & Wholeness, Intimacy with God, Meaningful Life. Needs: What are Those?, Relationships 201, Remarriage Ready, Remarriage Ref, So You Want to Be a Writer, UnStuck or Worry & Trust) OR Marriage Methods OR Heartbreak to Hope -admission into a private Facebook community of life-minded women -regular prompts & webcast teachings answering your specific questions All of this for only $145 (plus the option to add up to 3 coaching calls AT $65 each)! *we will only move forward if 8 register / you will only be charged if we get the minimum sign-ups NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ Any questions: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com

I'm sharing my wonky relationship with alcohol, over two years alcohol-free at the this dropping. resources: Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/AlAnon: https://al-anon.org/Celebrate Recovery: celebraterecovery.comThis Naked Mind by Annie Grace: https://amzn.to/3O5DUvUChildhood Wounds e-course: https://elisabethklein.com/product/childhood-wounds/BetterHelp therapy: betterhelp.com/allthattosay (for 10% off your first month) Holidays for the Hurting: paperback: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-paperback Kindle: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-kindle Audible: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-audible ANNOUNCING: WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING 2025 NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ I AM LOOKING FOR 8-25 WOMEN WHO: …long for deeper intimacy with God …desire to learn some new relational and spiritual and emotional skills …want to get unstuck and start the new year trying something new …trust that we can move through the world in freedom and joy because we are SO TOTALLY LOVED as we are …could use some genuine support and friendship, as we encourage and nudge and inspire each other In WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING (running January through March 2025), you will receive: -the choice of three mini-e-courses (topics to choose from include: Beauty for Ashes, Childhood Wounds, Decision Time, Emptying Your Nest, Fresh Starts, Healing & Wholeness, Intimacy with God, Meaningful Life. Needs: What are Those?, Relationships 201, Remarriage Ready, Remarriage Ref, So You Want to Be a Writer, UnStuck or Worry & Trust) OR Marriage Methods OR Heartbreak to Hope -admission into a private Facebook community of life-minded women -regular prompts & webcast teachings answering your specific questions All of this for only $145 (plus the option to add up to 3 coaching calls AT $65 each)! *we will only move forward if 8 register / you will only be charged if we get the minimum sign-ups NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ Any questions: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com

The holiday season can be painful sometimes so I've created a collection of devotions to be read through this season, and I'm going to do readings over the course of a few Fridays. resources: Holidays for the Hurting paperback: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-paperback Kindle: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-kindle Audible: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-audible ANNOUNCING: WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING 2025 NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ I AM LOOKING FOR 8-25 WOMEN WHO: …long for deeper intimacy with God …desire to learn some new relational and spiritual and emotional skills …want to get unstuck and start the new year trying something new …trust that we can move through the world in freedom and joy because we are SO TOTALLY LOVED as we are …could use some genuine support and friendship, as we encourage and nudge and inspire each other In WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING (running January through March 2025), you will receive: -the choice of three mini-e-courses (topics to choose from include: Beauty for Ashes, Childhood Wounds, Decision Time, Emptying Your Nest, Fresh Starts, Healing & Wholeness, Intimacy with God, Meaningful Life. Needs: What are Those?, Relationships 201, Remarriage Ready, Remarriage Ref, So You Want to Be a Writer, UnStuck or Worry & Trust) OR Marriage Methods OR Heartbreak to Hope -admission into a private Facebook community of life-minded women -regular prompts & webcast teachings answering your specific questions All of this for only $145 (plus the option to add up to 3 coaching calls AT $65 each)! *we will only move forward if 8 register / you will only be charged if we get the minimum sign-ups NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ Any questions: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com

ANNOUNCING: WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING 2025 NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025 I AM LOOKING FOR 8-25 WOMEN WHO: …long for deeper intimacy with God …desire to learn some new relational and spiritual and emotional skills …want to get unstuck and start the new year trying something new …trust that we can move through the world in freedom and joy because we are SO TOTALLY LOVED as we are …could use some genuine support and friendship, as we encourage and nudge and inspire each other In WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING (running January through March 2025), you will receive: -the choice of three mini-e-courses (topics to choose from include: Beauty for Ashes, Childhood Wounds, Decision Time, Emptying Your Nest, Fresh Starts, Healing & Wholeness, Intimacy with God, Meaningful Life. Needs: What are Those?, Relationships 201, Remarriage Ready, Remarriage Ref, So You Want to Be a Writer, UnStuck or Worry & Trust) OR Marriage Methods OR Heartbreak to Hope -admission into a private Facebook community of life-minded women -regular prompts & webcast teachings answering your specific questions All of this for only $145 (plus the option to add up to 3 coaching calls AT $65 each)! *we will only move forward if 8 register / you will only be charged if we get the minimum sign-ups NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025 Any questions: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com

The holiday season can be painful sometimes so I've created a collection of devotions to be read through this season, and I'm going to do readings over the course of a few Fridays. resources: Holidays for the Hurting paperback: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-paperback Kindle: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-kindle Audible: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-audible ANNOUNCING: WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING 2025 NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ I AM LOOKING FOR 8-25 WOMEN WHO: …long for deeper intimacy with God …desire to learn some new relational and spiritual and emotional skills …want to get unstuck and start the new year trying something new …trust that we can move through the world in freedom and joy because we are SO TOTALLY LOVED as we are …could use some genuine support and friendship, as we encourage and nudge and inspire each other In WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING (running January through March 2025), you will receive: -the choice of three mini-e-courses (topics to choose from include: Beauty for Ashes, Childhood Wounds, Decision Time, Emptying Your Nest, Fresh Starts, Healing & Wholeness, Intimacy with God, Meaningful Life. Needs: What are Those?, Relationships 201, Remarriage Ready, Remarriage Ref, So You Want to Be a Writer, UnStuck or Worry & Trust) OR Marriage Methods OR Heartbreak to Hope -admission into a private Facebook community of life-minded women -regular prompts & webcast teachings answering your specific questions All of this for only $145 (plus the option to add up to 3 coaching calls AT $65 each)! *we will only move forward if 8 register / you will only be charged if we get the minimum sign-ups NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ Any questions: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com

The holiday season can be painful sometimes but there are some things we can do about that. resources: Holidays for the Hurting paperback: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-paperback Kindle: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-kindle Audible: https://bit.ly/Holidays-for-the-Hurting-audible ANNOUNCING: WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING 2025 NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ I AM LOOKING FOR 8-25 WOMEN WHO: …long for deeper intimacy with God …desire to learn some new relational and spiritual and emotional skills …want to get unstuck and start the new year trying something new …trust that we can move through the world in freedom and joy because we are SO TOTALLY LOVED as we are …could use some genuine support and friendship, as we encourage and nudge and inspire each other In WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING (running January through March 2025), you will receive: -the choice of three mini-e-courses (topics to choose from include: Beauty for Ashes, Childhood Wounds, Decision Time, Emptying Your Nest, Fresh Starts, Healing & Wholeness, Intimacy with God, Meaningful Life. Needs: What are Those?, Relationships 201, Remarriage Ready, Remarriage Ref, So You Want to Be a Writer, UnStuck or Worry & Trust) OR Marriage Methods OR Heartbreak to Hope -admission into a private Facebook community of life-minded women -regular prompts & webcast teachings answering your specific questions All of this for only $145 (plus the option to add up to 3 coaching calls AT $65 each)! *we will only move forward if 8 register / you will only be charged if we get the minimum sign-ups NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: ⁠https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025⁠ Any questions: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com

Let's calm our hearts and minds and focus on Jesus during this upcoming season. ANNOUNCING: WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING 2025 NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025 I AM LOOKING FOR 8-25 WOMEN WHO: …long for deeper intimacy with God …desire to learn some new relational and spiritual and emotional skills …want to get unstuck and start the new year trying something new …trust that we can move through the world in freedom and joy because we are SO TOTALLY LOVED as we are …could use some genuine support and friendship, as we encourage and nudge and inspire each other In WHOLEHEARTED GROUP COACHING (running January through March 2025), you will receive: -the choice of three mini-e-courses (topics to choose from include: Beauty for Ashes, Childhood Wounds, Decision Time, Emptying Your Nest, Fresh Starts, Healing & Wholeness, Intimacy with God, Meaningful Life. Needs: What are Those?, Relationships 201, Remarriage Ready, Remarriage Ref, So You Want to Be a Writer, UnStuck or Worry & Trust) OR Marriage Methods OR Heartbreak to Hope -admission into a private Facebook community of life-minded women -regular prompts & webcast teachings answering your specific questions All of this for only $145 (plus the option to add up to 3 coaching calls AT $65 each)! *we will only move forward if 8 register / you will only be charged if we get the minimum sign-ups NAB YOUR SPOT HERE: https://bit.ly/wholehearted-group-coaching-2025 Any questions: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com resources:*get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy: betterhelp.com/allthattosay*Sixteen guided meditations: ⁠https://elisabethklein.com/guided-meditations/⁠ *Pause app: https://www.pauseapp.com/*to become a Patreon patron: ⁠patreon.com/elisabethklein⁠*Marriage Methods (now PAY WHAT YOU CAN): https://bit.ly/marriage-methods-pwyc*Heartbreak to Hope (now PAY WHAT YOU CAN):  https://bit.ly/Heartbreak-to-Hope-pwycHOLIDAYS FOR THE HURTING: 25 Devotions to Help You Heal is available in THREE FORMATS this season: ⁠paperback⁠⁠Kindle⁠⁠25-day e-devotional sent to your email every morning in December⁠ (If you'd like to gift the daily devotional to a friend, simply shoot me an ⁠email⁠ after you place your order and tell me the recipient's email.)

From Germany and Poland, to England, New Orleans, Salem, Connecticut, Virginia, and South Carolina, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast focuses on Women Who were Shunned as Witches Throughout in History. FEATURED GUESTS - MATT COST, award-winning author of history and mysteries, discusses the life and legacy of Marie Laveau, known as the "Voodoo Queen of New Orleans." More about Matt's books: https://www.mattcost.net/  - KATHLEEN WALLS, travel writer & author, talks about her visit to the Wizard of Oz Museum in Kansas, and Grace Sherwood, known as the "Witch of Pungo" in Virginia Beach. Check out Katy's story about her adventures in Kansas: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/theres-something-odd-in-kansas/  - ARYN YOUNGLESS, a writer and genealogist, talks about witch panic and trials in the US and how to research any possible witchy family history. Read her blog post about it all here: https://genealogybyaryn.substack.com/p/i-danced-for-the-devil?  - BARBARA REDDING, travel writer, talks about how both Germany and Poland were superstitious about witches in the Middle Ages and how hundreds of poor women were burned at the stake due to no fault of their own.  Follow Barbara's world travels at https://barbararedding.com/  - JO CLARK, travel writer and photographer, talks about  Mary Ingleman, the main target of the witch trials that took place in Winnsboro, South Carolina in 1792. Keep up with Jo's adventures and podcast at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/  - JUDY KARNIA, travel writer, talks about her "witchy" and "non-witchy"  experiences in Salem, Massachussetts, known for its famous witch trials in 1692. Read her travel story, here: https://rovology.com/united-states/more-than-witches-art-and-history-in-salem-ma/  Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast features a new panel discussion every 4th Wednesday. Follow the show here: https://women-making-history.podbean.com/   This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" and "Way Back When" Podcast Channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Jessica Buchanan joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about her capture by pirates in Somalia in 2011 and how her life's trajectory was irrevocably changed, taking back power, holding space for our stories, showing up for one another as writers, demystifying the publishing process, celebrating our wins, book branding and building platform, not being paralyzed by perfection, her boutique nontraditional press Soul Speak Press and her anthology series From Deserts to Mountaintops.   Also in this episode: -how we have to hustle -trusting our intuition -being of service   Books mentioned in this episode:  Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls Books by Anne Lamott On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Forced to live outdoors in deplorable conditions, starved, and terrorized by more than two dozen gangsters, Jessica's health steadily deteriorated until, by order of President Obama, she was rescued by the elite SEAL Team VI on January 25, 2012.   Jessica's ordeal is detailed in her New York Times bestselling book, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six. Jessica has been named one of the ‘150 Women Who will Shake the World' by Newsweek, and her story was the most highly viewed 60 Minutes episode to air, to-date. Jessica is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker and her TEDx Pearl Street talk, ‘Change is Your Proof of Life' has been the foundation for which she travels the world, inspiring audiences to access their resilience by identifying their own autonomy and choice in the middle of their own life changing event.   Jessica is the founder of Soul Speak Press where she supports women who are ready to share their stories through Memoirs – books that are one part memoir, one part self-help, and one part inspiration. Jessica's upcoming anthology project, Deserts to Mountaintops: Pilgrimage of Motherhood, is currently in development and scheduled for publication in early 2025.   Jessica works as a family liaison volunteer for the non-profit organization, Hostage US, supporting former hostages and their families during captivity and eventual return, and also continues to serve as a dedicated Ambassador for the Navy SEAL Foundation, which works to support families of fallen SEALs. Connect with Jessica: Official Website: https://www.jessbuchanan.com/ Publishing Website: https://www.soulspeakpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicabuchananpage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-buchanan-05ba7364/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicacbuchanan/   — Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and lives in Seattle with her family where she teaches memoir workshops and is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com   Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Newsletter sign-up: https://ronitplank.com/#signup   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Send us a Text Message.Before we dive into today's podcast interview, take a moment to reflect on how you champion yourself daily. Do you congratulate yourself on a job well done or for having a good idea? Do you start your day in a way that energizes and uplifts you? Do you make choices that lift you up, or do you simply respond to the day's demands as they come?If you struggle to see yourself as a champion of your own self-worth, success, and health, what has happened to your inner hero?Today, I'm joined by Amy Thurman, who once lived a life you might recognize as “normal” until one day everything changed. Her story and thriving attitude have propelled her forward, and we are here to celebrate how we can champion our own journeys.Here's a bit about Amy:Amy Thurman, co-author of the International Best-Selling series "Resilience A.F., Stories of Resilience," holds a Master's Degree in Educational and Community Renewal from the University of Oklahoma. She is one of The Real 50 over 50: Women Who are Quietly Making a Difference in the World. Amy is an Inspirational Speaker, Podcast Host, Disabled Entrepreneur, and Story Development Coach whose resilience is unmatched. Despite living with a broken neck, she continues to realize her dreams. She is also the author of the upcoming self-help book "Finding My Hero Within." Amy lives in Norman, Oklahoma, with her teenage son and two chickens, Lumos and Nox, and offers clean, anti-aging, smudge-proof SeneGence cosmetics and skincare.To complement today's conversation, I chose Cape Breton Tea Company's Harmony BEach episode of the Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell podcast includes the BioEnergetic Wellness Formula. That means that you have the opportunity to have a healing session while you listen based on the way the content is laid out and the activities we participate in. Before listening you can create a goal or an intention of where you would like to be heading with an activity or in your life, then make your cup of tea, engage in the activities and celebrate at the end. Are you looking for more resources? The best way to find all the resources in one location is by visiting https://linktr.ee/greenwellcenter. Become a regular listener of the podcast and purchase your own tea blends to assist you in transformation while you listen. Our podcast is designed to bring balance and flow to your day, week, month, and year. Thanks for sharing us with others who could also benefit. Please send us your feedback and a review. Support the Show.Dr. Michelle Greenwell, BA Psych, MSc CAM, Ph. D CIH (Complementary and Integrative Health). Striving to support the public to choose self-care and well-being options that create ease and flow in their lives, Michelle specializes in using movement to heal the body. Her BioEnergetic Formula for Success provides a means for everyone to set their intentions and create support and action for flow and ease to the goals. Learn more at www.greenwellcenter.com. Follow her YouTube channel and specialty playlists. Find her full resource list here. She highlights her Tea Company: The Cape Breton Tea Company which you can find at www.capebretontea.ca. Included is the specialty line of Tea with Intention, Harmony Blends and Coaster, and the focus on high quality organic black, green, herbal, rooibos, and honeybush tea. Including tea with your podcast listening is a unique way to explore tea, create healthy habits, and have great conversations with friends and colleagues.

#255: She survived being held hostage for 93 days in Somalia and is now sharing her story on social media to encourage others to share their stories too. Jessica Buchanan is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Humanitarian, Speaker and Survivor. On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Jessica has been named one of the ‘150 Women Who will Shake the World' by Newsweek, and her story was the most highly viewed 60 Minutes episode to air, to date. Jessica is a highly sought after inspirational speaker and her TEDx Pearl Street talk, ‘Change is Your Proof of Life' has been the foundation for which she travels the world, inspiring audiences to access their resilience by identifying their own autonomy and chance in the middle of their own life-changing event. Watch on YouTube here.Follow Jess on Instagram here.Learn more about Jess and her work here.Follow The Social Sunshine Podcast on Instagram here, Facebook here, TikTok here and LinkedIn here.Follow Britney on Instagram here, Facebook here, TikTok here and LinkedIn here.Interested in working with Britney's marketing agency or in hiring Britney to speak? Head here for more information: https://britneycrosson.com/workwithme/Get the 7 Values of Social Media for Business Owners guide for free right here.Get Britney's 3 F Social Media Method guide for free right here.

Happy Tuesday! Topics today include enjoying God's creation, praying and waiting for lost family and friends to come to Christ, and transforming your marriage.  Resources used and recommended: Day 97: Let Us Not Lose Heart from the eleven2one blog.  Christian Wife: 10 Transformational Thoughts for Your Marriage by Lacy Griffin featured in Encouragement from Women Who've Been There. Also, featuring A Word of Encouragement with Vicky Mutchler, CW Today with Loretta Walker and The Teacher's Key with Cathy Sandiford.  Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and please share this podcast with your friends so we may be an encouragement to them through the music and programming on Faith Music Radio. Music is brought to you by Faith Music Missions. Learn more here >>> https://www.faithmusicmissions.org Eleven2One Facebook  Eleven2One on Instagram Faith Music Radio is a listener supported Christian station. Janice's new book What Do I Have to Lose?  is available NOW!!

In this episode, Christiana Smith Shi, former Nike President of Consumer Direct and author of "Career Forward Strategies from Women Who've Made It," shares insights from her book on adopting a long-term mindset for career planning, rather than focusing solely on short-term objectives. She addresses the specific hurdles younger women encounter at the start of their careers and underscores the need to tackle these challenges to foster gender equality in leadership roles. Christiana differentiates between "fake it till you make it" and impostor syndrome, highlighting the need for confidence alongside acknowledging areas for growth. She offers actionable guidance on job applications, encouraging women to overcome self-doubt and rethink qualifications, and discusses strategies for negotiating salaries and benefits to help close the gender pay gap through evidence-based negotiation.   Key Takeaways   [0:19] Christiana shares a surprising aspect of her background – her proficiency in Swedish folk dancing. She talks about her latest book, "Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who've Made It," emphasizing a forward-thinking mindset for long-term career planning. Christiana discusses challenges faced by younger women entering the workforce and shares a real-life success story.    [08:27] Jan recounts a scenario of career overwhelm, leading to Christiana to talk about the concept of "turning into the skid" for career resilience. Christiana stresses facing challenges, conducting self-assessment, and making informed decisions. She also shares practical advice including time management and navigating the balance between high standards and avoiding perfectionism.    [13:47] Christiana distinguishes "fake it till you make it" as a confidence-boosting tool for new situations, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and skill development. Christiana discourages the use of impostor syndrome, inviting a rejection of the negative label and embracing learning curves.    [16:01] Christiana addresses the hesitation women often feel in job applications. Advising a shift in perspective, she encourages a broader interpretation of qualifications. Christiana emphasizes understanding hiring executives' perspectives and reframing qualifications to showcase applicable skills.    [19:15] Christiana discusses challenges individuals, especially women, face when seeking a raise. Christiana emphasizes a fact-based approach, advocating for documentation of expanded responsibilities and benchmarking compensation. She highlights the importance of timing, considering the company's context, and the need for allies to affirm contributions.    [25:41] Christiana recounts a defining career moment during partner election at a consulting firm. Faced with work-life balance challenges, the firm encouraged her to propose a solution, resulting in the creation of a successful part-time program. Christiana underscores the impact of assumptions on decision-making, urging individuals to turn assertions into questions and seek feedback from trusted networks to maintain a strategic orientation.   [32:20] Christiana reflects on her distinguished career, highlighting key lessons: taking responsibility and adapting recognition. She shares a pivotal moment of learning to own mistakes and acknowledges leaders who take responsibility for their teams. Transitioning from professional services to industry, she emphasizes the changing currency of recognition and adapting leadership styles to acknowledge efforts across diverse teams. Christiana encourages the value of research, meaningful feedback, and the ability to act on feedback for career growth.   [37:45] Christiana challenged listeners, particularly women in early or middle careers, to set their career GPS. She encourages individuals to define their impact, identify preferred skills, values, culture, and people. The challenge is to commit to deliberate actions each year, moving towards those career goals.   [39:16] And remember, A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy. A wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim. - Maya Angelou   Quotable Quotes   "Your job is not your career."   "Your career is a journey; think about managing toward that goal as you move ahead."   "Steer into the skid because then you regain control of the car. It's counterintuitive, and it isn't your first instinct, but it is the only way to regain control of the car."   "You're there for a reason, that the people who put you in that position did not make a mistake."   "Fake it till you make it if you need to, but back that up with a plan to fill in the gap so that you get comfortable quickly doing what you're supposed to do."   "Impostor syndrome is a negative downward spiral. It is actually labeling yourself as not belonging where you are, as not being qualified to do what it is that you're there to do."   "For women, there is this reluctance to appear toot your own horn. All those things. And I can't tell you how many times I've said to women, "You are nowhere near being self-promotional. You need allies. You need sponsors. You need mentors. And those people, when you're not in the room, can also be the ones that are making sure that a light gets shown on your accomplishments."   "Having a little bit of a ratification coming in from others is also super helpful."   "I value leaders who take responsibility. If you screw up, you move on to the next thing and the reward is you're getting more money, you're getting promoted, you're moving on."   "Learning that the currency of recognition had changed and adapting my style so that I acknowledged effort, impact, and results across a much bigger population of employees than I had ever dealt with."   "Take responsibility for things; you're also taking responsibility for fixing them. That way you're not going to leave or abandon or dump the team that screwed up."   “Hold yourself accountable every year to thinking about specific actions that you want to commit to yourself that you will take over the next year to continue to move yourself toward that career goal."   Here are the books mentioned in this episode     Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | Sponsored by | Rafti Advisors. LLC | Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | Christiana Smith Shi LinkedIn |  

Guests Thomas Poignant and Todd Baert are Software engineers with long experience working on IAM systems and feature flagging software. Today they are both maintainers and members of the Technical Committee of OpenFeature which is a CNCF incubated project.   Do you have something cool to share? Some questions? Let us know: - web: kubernetespodcast.com - mail: kubernetespodcast@google.com - twitter: @kubernetespod News of the week Istio service Mesh add-on on Azure Kubernetes Services The CNCF released their 2023 annual survey Women Who code closed its doors Vulnerability in OpenMetadata version 1.31 or lower Links from the interview Thomas Poignant LinkedIn Twitter/X Todd Baert LinkedIn Twitter/X OpenFeature Feature Flagging Pete Hodgson article on feature flags Go feature flag Flagd FlagSmith

Our guests are Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi, co-authors of the new book Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who've Made It. Grace is former COO of PepsiCo, and Christiana is a former executive with NIKE and also Senior Partner at McKinsey & Co. We discuss their corporate careers, the difference between a job and a career, why sponsors and mentors are so important, keys for career advancement, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: PHASE FRANCHISE PARTNERS – Phase exists to help churches have a multi-use strategy and specializes in helping churches own and operate a child development center that will activate your building space like never before. Their support service helps you navigate design, licensing, marketing and ongoing operation. Visit http://phasefranchise.com for more info and to talk with their team. Get on the path to greater use of your space and great impact in your community. Again, visit http://phasefranchise.com and schedule a complimentary call and download their FREE ebook today. And CONVOY OF HOPE – donate to the Texas and Oklahoma wildfires relief work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Amy Thurman, owner of Polish the Mirror, co-author of the International Best-Selling book, Resilience A.F.: Stories of Resilience, has a Master's Degree in Educational and Community Renewal from the University of Oklahoma, is one of The Real 50 over 50: Women Who are Quietly Making a Difference in the World, is an Inspirational Speaker, Podcast Host, and Disabled Entrepreneur whose resilience is unmatched and hasn't let life with a broken neck deter her from realizing her dreams. She is the author of Finding My Hero Within: A Journey from Incapacitation to Empowerment, a memoir that will help you polish the mirror of your life and will compel you to confront the excuses holding you back from living the life of your dreams. She lives in Norman, Oklahoma with her teenage son and two chickens, Lumos and Nox, where she offers clean, anti-aging, long-lasting SeneGence cosmetics, skincare, and haircare.Incapacitation to Empowerment”, Amy Thurman invites readers into her transformative journey of self-advocacy and empowerment over the past ten years. With a broken neck that went undetected for six months, Amy shares her raw and inspiring story of resilience, determination, and growth.Through heartfelt storytelling, Amy chronicles her relentless pursuit of answers and treatments. Along the way, she navigates imposter syndrome, fear, doubt, and the stigma attached to living with a disability.Interwoven with personal stories and reflections, "Finding My Hero Within" reveals Amy's journey to polish the mirror of her life. She shares how she learned to embrace her true self and tap into the wisdom of her soul. From overcoming setbacks to finding her inner hero, Amy's narrative serves as a beacon of hope for readers facing their own obstacles, empowering them to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and empowerment.Throughout the book, Amy offers special pages dedicated to her "Polish the Mirror" philosophy and practices. These insightful sections provide readers with practical tools and exercises to incorporate into their own lives."Finding My Hero Within” is not just a memoir—it's a guidebook for anyone seeking to overcome adversity, embrace authenticity, and unleash their full potential. Amy's story reminds us that with courage, determination, and a willingness to polish our own mirrors, we can transform our lives and become the heroes of our own stories.My links:Order my book here - https://www.getamyshelp.com/bookMy website - https://www.getamyshelp.comMy link for SeneGence products - https://shop.senegence.com/en-us/distributor/791879

Welcome to an interview with the authors of Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who've Made It, Christiana Smith Shi and Grace Puma. In this book, the authors challenge negative stereotypes about female ambition, and urge women to be bold, follow their dreams, and seize the chance to lead “big” lives. The secret is to focus on career first, job second. Instead of chasing a better job title or a salary bump, the goal should be a long-range career path that leads to success. “Career forward” means keeping a focus on the future and recognizing that being good at your job is often not enough—that you should take every opportunity to boost your connections, take on “difficult” assignments, and work actively to broaden your skills. Christiana Smith Shi is the former president of Nike's consumer-direct division where she led the company's global retail and ecommerce business. Before that she was a senior partner at McKinsey & Co. Christiana has been named one of the Most Influential Corporate Directors by Women, Inc. She currently leads Lovejoy Advisors, which is focused on digitally transforming consumer and retail businesses. Shi is a graduate of Stanford University and has an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she graduated as a Baker Scholar. She lives in Portland, Oregon.  Grace Puma is the former executive vice president and COO of PepsiCo, and before that held senior positions with United Airlines, Kraft Foods, Motorola, and Gillette. A board member of both Organon & Co and Target, she has been ranked on the “Most Powerful Latina” list by Fortune magazine and recognized as the “Executive of the Year” by Latina Style magazine. Puma holds a BA in business administration and economics from Illinois Benedictine University. She lives in Tampa, Florida. Get Career Forward here: https://rb.gy/t7e8f9 Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi are the authors of CAREER FORWARD: Strategies from Women Who've Made. It is a groundbreaking, empowering guide for women that shows how to prioritize a career path, build professional value, and enjoy a full life both in and out of the workplace. And that's what we are talking about today on the show. If you want to optimize your career, this is the episode for you! Join The Newsletter + Receive Your Free List of 52 Selfcare Tips Connect with Michele on Instagram RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://www.careerforwardbook.com/ Book: Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who've Made It WE DISCUSS The importance of having a long term career view. How to cultivate your career in a strategic way. Why a long term view must include doing well at your current job. The importance of creating professional equity. Salary negotiation. Where mentorship comes in and the role of sponsors for your career. Ways to expand your professional brand and ways to expand your network. The importance of figuring out what differentiates you, and much more! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

 Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Former PepsiCo COO Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi, former Nike President of Consumer Direct, discuss their book Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who've Made It.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi, former executives of PepsiCo and Nike, respectively, and co-authors of "Career Forward" share invaluable insights on achieving success in business and life. From setting a cardinal direction to embracing ambition, they offer practical advice for navigating one's career path. Discover how to build professional equity, overcome challenges, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Tune in for inspiration and actionable strategies to propel your career forward. 00:01:31 – The Backstory 00:02:52 – Finding the Work/Life Balance 00:04:23 – Figuring Out What to Do 00:07:20 – Creating a Personal GPS 00:09:46 – A 360 Focus on Choices 00:13:41 – In the Great Reshuffle 00:18:08 – The Value of Diversity 00:21:14 – Who Do You Turn To? 00:26:43 – Being a “Growth Stock” 00:28:38 – The Underdog Advantage 00:33:11 – Changing the System 00:37:32 – Maintain Your Personal Life 00:44:22 – Comfortable Travel Tips 00:46:38 – Advice for the Modern Woman 00:50:47 – The “A” Word 00:54:17 – Negotiating Your Salary 00:59:25 – Switching Gears 01:03:08 – The Age of “Quiet Quitting” 01:06:39 – Fighting for Purpose Not Power Connect with Christina and Grace: Book: Career Forward Strategies from Women Who've Made It Website: www.careerforwardbook.com Show Sponsors and Discounts: Neurohacker - neurohacker.com/GABBYREECE for an extra 15% off your purchase VionicShoes.com - use code GABBY at checkout for 15% off your entire order when you log into your account  Blissy - Blissy.com/GABBY and use code GABBY to get an additional 30% off Timeline -  timelinenutrition.com/GABBY and use code GABBY to get 10% off your order Babbel - Babbel.com/GABBY for 50% off Everything Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabrielleReece/ Gabby Reece Website - https://gabriellereece.com/ Gabby Reece Show Transcript: https://gabriellereece.com/podcast/ The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Bio: Gabrielle 'Gabby' Reece is an American actress, podcaster, and former model and professional volleyball player best known for hosting a lifestyle, health & fitness podcast titled The Gabby Reece Show. Additionally, she is the co-founder of XPT | Extreme Performance Training and Laird Superfood alongside her husband and big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 425, an interview with the authors of Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who've Made It, Christiana Smith Shi and Grace Puma. In this book, the authors challenge negative stereotypes about female ambition, and urge women to be bold, follow their dreams, and seize the chance to lead “big” lives. The secret is to focus on career first, job second. Instead of chasing a better job title or a salary bump, the goal should be a long-range career path that leads to success. “Career forward” means keeping a focus on the future and recognizing that being good at your job is often not enough—that you should take every opportunity to boost your connections, take on “difficult” assignments, and work actively to broaden your skills. Christiana Smith Shi is the former president of Nike's consumer-direct division where she led the company's global retail and ecommerce business. Before that she was a senior partner at McKinsey & Co. Christiana has been named one of the Most Influential Corporate Directors by Women, Inc. She currently leads Lovejoy Advisors, which is focused on digitally transforming consumer and retail businesses. Shi is a graduate of Stanford University and has an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she graduated as a Baker Scholar. She lives in Portland, Oregon.  Grace Puma is the former executive vice president and COO of PepsiCo, and before that held senior positions with United Airlines, Kraft Foods, Motorola, and Gillette. A board member of both Organon & Co and Target, she has been ranked on the “Most Powerful Latina” list by Fortune magazine and recognized as the “Executive of the Year” by Latina Style magazine. Puma holds a BA in business administration and economics from Illinois Benedictine University. She lives in Tampa, Florida. Get Career Forward here: https://rb.gy/t7e8f9 Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo  

How do successful people navigate their careers, overcome barriers, and strategically position themselves for success? It is often challenging to navigate the complexities of professional growth when embarking on a successful career path. From shifting industry landscapes to personal and social expectations, professionals face numerous challenges and success in careers is largely determined by how one strategically positions themselves. Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi, through their book Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who've Made It, provide strategic insights to define and achieve career aspirations. Aimed at millennials facing pivotal career decisions, this book highlights the importance of taking calculated risks early in a career to achieve outsized returns.  In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Grace and Christiana to discuss strategies for crafting a successful career, embracing resilience, and strategically navigating the ever-changing landscape of professional life. They also talk about Grace and Christiana's upcoming book, Career Forward, set to launch on February 20, 2024. Topics include: The importance of leveraging network in finding a writing partner Christiana highlights the value of having a clear direction or “cardinal direction” Building professional networks and how it can be beneficial Path of least resistance vs. intentionality The concept of building professional equity by consistently demonstrating excellence The idea of having a “growth stock mentality” The concept of “operating at the top of your license” Grace and Christiana talk about the audience for their book Career Forward The idea of taking asymmetric risks in one's career Understanding and advocating for one's worth in the professional realm And other topics… Connect with Grace: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/39999441.Grace_Puma  Connect with Christiana: Website: https://www.lovejoyadvisors.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csshi  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are two ways of looking at the pain of doing something hard; you either see it as a cave that you get into and laid down in a fetal position in the darkness, coming out the same entrance you got in, or as a tunnel, a transformative journey that sees your evolution as you get out of it on the other end a changed person, a victor. In this episode, you'll get inspired by the extraordinary Rebecca Rusch, Adventure Athlete, World Champion, two-time Hall of Fame Inductee, Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Emmy Award Winner. Among the many accolades of "The Queen of Pain," Rebecca is a 7x world champion in the ultra-adventure/endurance MTB (Mountain Bike), was recognized by Outside Magazine among the Top 40 Women Who've Made the Biggest Impact, set the FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the Arkansas High Country Route, clocking 1,041 miles in 8 straight days of pedaling 12-15 hours per day, wrote "Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk & Triumph on the Path Less Traveled," and got an Emmy Award for her film Blood Road, which documents her pedaling of the 1,200-mile Ho Chi Minh trail in search of the crash site that claimed my father's life in the Vietnam War. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear Rebecca's thoughts on how aiming for peak performance in physical activities motivates us to find our best version in other areas of our lives and how being a high-performance athlete impacted her leadership abilities. We also talk about her nickname, "The Queen of Pain," her unique view of pain's transformational power, her funniest experiences on the bike, the Be Good Foundation, and much more. Tune in to Episode 405 and get the inspiration you need to, regardless of the mountain you're about to climb, just take the first step. Some Questions I Ask: As a world-class, ultra-endurance athlete, what have you learned in all your outdoor endeavors around the world? (7:30) How have you navigated your career in sports and leadership? How do you combine those all to balance essential areas in your life? (16:00) In This Episode, You Will Learn: A bit about Rebecca's background and accolades (3:00) Rebecca's realization she was training for life, not only the competitions (8:20) Rebecca explains her nickname's meaning (11:00) 4 simple steps to live like a high-performing athlete (19:20) Rebecca talks about the funniest experiences she had as an ultra-endurance athlete (21:10) Connect with Rebecca: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube FacebookBook: Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk & Triumph on the Path Less Traveled Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the current polls are to be believed the next chancellor of the exchequer could be a woman. That woman would be Rachel Reeves, the current shadow chancellor and the MP for Leeds West. Originally from Lewisham, South London, she attended a state school, made it to Oxford University then into the world of finance working as an economist for the Bank of England. Labour have yet to announce their manifesto and detailed costed policies to put to the electorate, but we can examine the philosophy behind Labour's economic thinking because Rachel has just published her latest book, The Women Who made Modern Economics, and hear how they have influenced her own thinking. In October 2019, Coleen Rooney posted on social media that she had been concerned by articles appearing in newspapers that could only have come from stories on her private Instagram account. So she laid a trap for the account she suspected of the leak, and then told the world ‘It was…Rebekah Vardy's account'. Immediately dubbed ‘Wagatha Christie' - Rebekah Vardy, who continues to deny she was the source of those stories, sued Coleen for libel. A High Court judge ruled in Coleen Rooney's favour last year and she is now putting her side of the story in a documentary series on Disney Plus called Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story. She speaks to Emma Barnett in a radio exclusive interview.  British poet Becky Hemsley has self-published four collections of her work and has been top of the Amazon poetry chart twice now - most recently around International Women's Day last March. Originally a primary school teacher, she now focuses solely on her poetry. She joins Emma to explain why and to perform some of her poetry live. Presented by Emma Barnett Producer: Louise Corley Studio Engineer: Bob Nettles

As we mark the third anniversary of the Abraham Accords, significant progress has been made in deepening Arab-Israeli engagement. With us this week is Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), a founding member of the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus. Ernst joins guest host Benjamin Rogers, AJC's Director for Middle East and North Africa Initiatives, to reflect on the achievements of the landmark deal, its importance to the United States, speculation over Saudi Arabia, and the crucial role of the Senate in advancing peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.  Episode Lineup:  (0:40) Joni Ernst Show Notes: Engage: How much do you know about Abraham Accords? Take our quiz and put your knowledge to the test! Read: The Abraham Accords, Explained Listen: Meet 3 Women Who are Driving Change in the Middle East 'Golda': Behind the Scenes with Israeli Director Guy Nattiv on the 1973 Yom Kippur War Noa Tishby on the Abraham Accords: The Middle East Realizes Israel is Not the Enemy Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, tag us on social media with #PeopleofthePod, and hop onto Apple Podcasts to rate us and write a review, to help more listeners find us. __ Transcript of Interview with Joni Ernst Manya Brachear Pashman:   As an organization, AJC has been engaged in the Middle East for more than 70 years. In fact, a senior AJC delegation first traveled to Morocco in March 1950. Since then, there have been several more milestones. AJC's own Jason Isaacson participated in the Madrid Conference in 1991, a historic effort by the international community to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process; and AJC opened its first Arab world office in Abu Dhabi in 2021. This week, Benjamin Rogers, AJC's Director for Middle East and North Africa Initiatives, explores one of the most significant developments in the decades-long Arab-Israeli conflict – The Abraham Accords. The conversation marks the Accords third anniversary on September 15. Benjy, the mic is yours.  Benjamin Rogers:  Thank you so much, Manya. And I remember the day well, I had been in the Gulf just a few months prior December 2019, talking about these issues, talking about normalization, talking about cooperation. But to see the President of the United States, the Prime Minister of Israel, the foreign ministers of the UAE and Bahrain, on the White House lawn, signing an agreement of friendship, an agreement of cooperation. It was an electrifying moment. As we prepare to celebrate the third anniversary of what is possible,when Israelis and Arabs come together and set aside their differences. I can think of no better person to help us reflect on this moment than our guests today. It is my honor to welcome Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, founding member of the Abraham Accords Caucus to our program today. Senator, thank you so much for being here. Joni Ernst:  Of course, it is an honor, a privilege and a pleasure to be with you today. I'm celebrating as well, I think it's a phenomenal achievement for the United States and for our friends in Israel and those Arab nations. Benjamin Rogers:  And I think that's a great starting place for our conversation. Share with us a little bit about your story. What was your reaction when you learned of these agreements? How did that translate to saying, Hey, I'm going to work with my colleagues. I'm going to sit down with Senator Lankford, Senator Rosen, Senator Booker, and we're going to be the founding members of the Senate Abraham Accords caucus? Joni Ernst:  And it goes back quite a ways. My own personal journey, I had served in the Iowa Army National Guard and had deployed to the Middle East for Operation Iraqi Freedom and, and having that experience serving in our United States Armed Forces, we have the great privilege and honor of serving with many members from other countries as well. And we have an understanding of those nations and what they're trying to achieve and how we can promote stability in certain regions. So from that basis, then I served in the Iowa State Senate, and when you think of Iowa and Israel as maybe not a natural connection, but we have a huge Christian community across the state of Iowa that is very supportive of our Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel. And so from that platform of the Senate, I was able to move into the United States Senate with a broad basis, not only the military perspective, but then also how Iowa and Israel can come together collaborate on things like agriculture, cultural exchanges, and with that basis, then finding other members of the Senate that had similar goals and objectives. And that came together really, with the incredible, really the incredible advent of the Abraham accords. And so we were able to start the caucus, those of us that have very strong feelings about stability in that region and partnership in that region. So coming together with senators, Rosen and Volker and Lankford, it was a really wonderful way for us to celebrate the Abraham Accords, and bring others from the United States Senate and House into that fold as well. Benjamin Rogers:  Amazing. I was struck by what you said, you don't necessarily think of commonalities between Iowa in Israel. But the interfaith component, the agriculture cultural component, I know you're also you talked about a little bit of security, I know, energy is a huge issue. Can you walk us through how these issues that are, you know, seemingly local, actually have larger, regional and international importance? How cooperation could maybe help your average person in Iowa City say, hey, look, this makes sense to me. I get what we're trying to do here. Joni Ernst:  Right. And we exist in a global economy. Of course, we, as the United States are blessed with an abundance of resources. But when we're able to partner with other nations around the globe, we find new ways of using the resources that we have at virtually at our fingertips. And what we have seen just in the exchanges and the ideas that are shared between entrepreneurs and Iowa, entrepreneurs and Israel, Israel being a huge startup nation. It has been a fascinating journey for me just explore from the realm of agriculture, the types of irrigation methods that are used in Israel. One of the visits that I had to Israel is visiting with a young entrepreneur that had developed left, a type of bandage, skin type bandage a liquid that could be applied on the battlefield. But the source of that one of the sources for that bandage, that liquid bandage that would seal the skin together, actually comes from hogs that are sourced from Iowa. So I mean, it's it. We're all connected in so many interesting and fascinating ways. But when you talk to Iowans about this, they get it, they understand how connected we are, through our everyday activities. And I love it that we've been able to work strongly and partner with Israel, now expanding that opportunity as well, and to the other narrow Arab nations of that region. It's just an incredible time period of time that we're witnessing right now. Benjamin Rogers:  So that's great to hear it. Can you say a little bit more? What, when you found her the caucus? What were the hopes? As you know, we've been, as we're about to celebrate three years on what are some of the successes, AJC has been engaged with you a lot on bills like the defend act, MARITIME Act, the Regional Integration Act, what, how, what is the role of the caucus? What is the role of the US Senate in saying, Hey, we're here to support the Abraham accords? Joni Ernst:  Well, you outlined a number of those goals and objectives. But the first reason bringing us together, one was to celebrate the great accomplishment of the accords. That was the baseline. But then we built off of there because between the four of us in the United States Senate that founded the caucus to Republicans to Democrats, understanding that this is an extremely bipartisan move, and how do we not just celebrate the existence of the accords? But how do we become tools to further engage with those nations, maybe expand the chords? And, you know, what we'll say is normalization of relations. And maybe sometimes that's not the right word, but just this incredible collaboration between those countries? How can we be a part of that, and really sphere, the legislation that we're working on in Congress to benefit the United States, first and foremost, always, you know, looking for ways that we can, can protect ourselves further articles. But also do that with our friends, Israel, and other Arab nations that have joined the courts or are considering joining into the courts. So we have been able to focus primarily from my perch on the Armed Services Committee then on things like the defend act, where we are working with Israel, the members of the Abraham Accords, and integrating air and missile defense systems, giving these nations a common operating picture, where they can literally save minutes seconds on an impending attack coming from, of course, main adversary in the Middle East Iran. So if we can all work together and save lives on the ground, so much the better for all of those nations. So we did have the main parts of that bill, the defend act, it was passed through the National Defense Authorization Act, last year. This year, Senator Rosen and I also have the MARITIME Act, which is yet another step forward for our caucus, our objectives of securing that region. And it does basically the same thing that you'll see with the defender Act, which was primarily focused from the air protecting from the air. Now we are focusing on the maritime domain, and making sure that as we see naval traffic through that region, that they are protected as well. So we just continue to take steps to protect that region protect buses as United States citizens, but always looking for ways to further our goals through the Abraham accords. Benjamin Rogers:  That's remarkable. And in reading the legislation, being engaged with the region. You hear all these things about the Middle East, there's the Middle East is disconnected, the Middle East is not united. But then you look at some of the sources and you look at the potential and you look at the ability for all these countries that maybe would be traditional adversaries are now saying, hey, we need to worry about things like heroes. We need to worry about things like security, we need to worry about things like stability, we're going to come together, we want to work with a larger architecture. And it's been remarkable from our standpoint, to see the US as a major driving force for that. Joni Ernst:  Yes. And you mentioned security, stability, they go hand in hand, and what I have witnessed and in traveling through that region, and of course, getting to know leaders throughout that region, is that they are so interconnected, they really are. And the Abraham accords really provided a path forward for them to do more together. There has been a lot of work in this area for decades now. But we're finally seeing a real breakthrough, rapid advancement of cooperation between these nations. And because of a number of these nations coming together in the Accords, we say that, maybe there's a little bit of competition now as well with some of the other nations and in the region. And I say that and maybe top of mind, we should be thinking, What about Saudi Arabia, you know, so I, I do want to say, we hope that they will join in more, and I hope that they are on that glide path to get there.  It is something that I have spoken with, with many of the leaders in Saudi Arabia. And we hope that we'll continue to see that really positive movement forward. But we want to see a strong foundation to build upon and which is what we're doing right now. But it can always improve. And that's what we want to see is continuous improvement, not just with the United States. And its existing allies and partners right now than many others that we hope to bring into the fold as well.  Benjamin Rogers:  So, since you brought up Saudi Arabia, and that's been top of mind on the news, can you share a little bit more with us. What does it mean, from your perspective, to have the Saudis as part of this process? What does it mean, from a US security standpoint? What does it mean from Chinese influence in the region? What are some of the pitfalls there? But where are the opportunities, that clearly, there seems to be a lot of hope for? Joni Ernst:  Well, let me start with the pitfalls. And I think it's pretty obvious that the largest pitfall is if we ignore Saudi Arabia, if we don't engage with Saudi Arabia, they will find another partner, and that partner is China. And so we don't want to see that happen. I think the natural alignment is for the United States and Saudi Arabia to come together. And I have always been of the thought that the Abraham accords would not have happened, if behind the scenes, Saudi Arabia had not given a signal that it was okay. So I do believe they had somewhat of a role in the Abraham accords. And I hope that they will continue working on a relationship with Israel, while maybe they won't come fully into the courts, but they will lend their leadership to the accords. And so I think that as we look forward, on the flip side, you know, that if we can avoid the pitfall of Saudi Arabia engaging completely 100% with China, we can avoid that we can move ahead in this region and have the participation of Saudi Arabia. I want them to look to the west for their partnerships. I think that's incredibly important. So I do engage heavily with leadership from Saudi Arabia, I do engage with the ambassador to the United States Ambassador Rima. We have had many, many phone and in person conversations in the US in Saudi Arabia, just continually working on the areas that we can't work on. There are things that we disagree on. But one thing I find with Ambassador Rhema is that we can be very blunt and upfront with one another and have those discussions respectfully. I have the greatest respect for Princess Rhema. And the position that she is in in negotiating in the best interests of her country. I am always going to talk and negotiate in the best interests of the United States. And the best interests of the United States are that we continue to be The best ally for Israel, and find a way for us to work with Arab nations as well, again, going back to having strong security and strong stability in that region and all partnering together against a common adversary Iran. Benjamin Rogers:  This has been an absolutely fascinating discussion. We're three years out, and we're talking about Israeli Arab relations, as if this was commonplace as if this was how it's always been. If there is, you know, you do have to stop yourself. And I think an anniversary is always a good moment to say, Things did not always used to be this way. So with that reflection of the past, I know you spoke a little bit about the future. But where do you see the future of the Senate Abraham accords caucus going? If you were to look, you know, three years out, what position do you hope we are? The US, its engagement with Israel, its engagement with the Arab world and its engagement in trying to create a more interconnected Middle East? Joni Ernst:  Well, I'm incredibly pleased with where we are today on this third anniversary. And if we look another three years, what are my hopes Senator Joni Ernst, from the state of Iowa, you know, co founder of the Abraham accords caucus, where do we want to be? My vision in three years is that we will have all of this, those military type protections put into place that the defend act is fully implemented, the maritime act is now passed and implemented, and that we are integrating our military resources with one another. So this is a step forward, if we can bring Saudi Arabia into this fold, that we can start working with them on military platforms, as well, the Saudi Arabia of the sides, want to engage with these platforms, if we can get them to move away from China, and really work more with the United States, I can see greater sharing of this technology, with the Saudis. And I do think that that's important. We have to have checks and balances, no doubt about it, we have to have those discussions. But if I can just say three years, this is what I want to happen. I want to have us all fully integrated, to make sure that the region is protected. And in turn, that makes us stronger in the United States, we know that we'll be protected as well for my brand. If we all are partnering together, I do want to say additional, you know, trade with that region as well. I think it's been incredibly important.  As you look at UAE and Israel, the types of activities that they have been able to engage in whether it is just travel, education, and trade opportunities, there are so so many areas that are yet untouched, where we can go. And I hope that we see that in three years where we don't really differentiate ourselves as this group or that group, but that we're just common friends and partners. So I think that we've got a long ways to go. But I can act, I can, you know, actually say with this caucus, and the founders of the caucus, both in the Senate and the House, because the House members are really punching above their weight as well, is that we continue to bring members into the fold focus on this region and our opportunities there. And that we have a much more stable world because of the actions we have taken. Benjamin Rogers:  Well, Senator, thank you, thank you so much for your time. It goes without saying our AGC has a huge appreciation for the work that you're doing, for the work that your colleagues Senator Rosen, Senator Lankford and Senator Booker have been engaged on. We're grateful for your house colleagues and everything that they've been doing on pushing and securing the Abraham Accords as well. AJC's shares your vision of a more interconnected region of a stronger USA of a more united front against adversaries. And we are your partners in this and we look forward to working with you to realize the vision you just spelled out. Joni Ernst:  Well, I appreciate it so much and to you Benjamin and the entire team at AJC. Thank you so much for being such incredible advocates for the Abraham Accords, of course for Jewish communities all across the United States, and the work that we can all achieve together. It's pretty impressive. When we lean on each other and we move with a purpose. So thanks so much for all of the wonderful support. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you missed last week's episode, be sure to tune in for my conversation with Academy Award winning film director Guy Nattiv about his latest film Golda, which opened in American theaters last week. The film examines the Yom Kippur War, a transformative moment in Israel's history.

Great Girlfriends, get ready to GROW! This week we are sitting at the feet of 33 year Wall Street veteran Carla Harris, to grab all of the breadcrumbs she can offer about LIFE (because why not learn anything and everything from Carla?

Have you ever wondered what it is like for women to go through a pregnancy while incarcerated? Kristie Williams shares her personal experience of pregnancy and the birth of her twins while in prison. She calls providers into action while they are caring for incarcerated pregnant women, and to remind them of their humanity and provide the utmost empathy. Megan and Kristie also discuss the new legislation in place to aid incarcerated women during their pregnancy. Join us as we strive to raise awareness, advocate for change, and empower women. Incarcerated Women's Health Website:  https://incarceratedwomenshealth.orgProviding Care to Incarcerated Pregnant Patients: A Training for North Carolina Healthcare Professionals: https://incarceratedwomenshealth.org/resources-for-healthcare-professionals/Corrections Staff Training:  https://incarceratedwomenshealth.org/resources-for-corrections-legal-professionals/Dignity for Women Who are Incarcerated Act https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/House/PDF/H608v5.pdfAdvocacy and Research on Reproductive Wellness of Incarcerated People: https://arrwip.org/ National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls:https://www.nationalcouncil.usAlcohol and Drug Council of NC perinatal section: https://www.alcoholdrughelp.org/perinatalWomen's Recovery Conference:   https://pub.mahec.net/wrc/index.phpPlease provide feedback here:https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK

Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt, authors of the award-winning children's book Shabbat and Sunday Dinner, are traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to help AJC, the National Urban League, and ADL relaunch the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations. Together with Dov Wilker, AJC's Director of Black-Jewish Relations, they discuss what can be accomplished through building stronger bridges between the Black and Jewish communities and how our diversity is a source of connection, not division. More on the authors: Bazemore and Leon Spatt are members of AJC Atlanta's Black/Jewish Coalition. They are also participants of AJC's Project Understanding, which is a signature achievement of the coalition. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.  Episode Lineup:  (0:40) Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt Show Notes: Listen: Meet 3 Women Who are Driving Change in the Middle East Watch: Learn more about the Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus relaunch Learn: Launch of Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus (2019) Project Understanding Shabbat and Sunday Dinner by Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, tag us on social media with #PeopleofthePod, and hop onto Apple Podcasts to rate us and write a review, to help more listeners find us. __ Transcript of Interview with Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt: Manya Brachear Pashman: This week, American Jewish Committee is helping to relaunch the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida will join some new House leaders including Congressman Wesley Hunt of Texas and Congresswoman Nikema Williams of Georgia. The caucus aims to raise awareness of sensitivities in both the Black and Jewish communities, combat stereotypes, and showcase commonalities. And with us this week to talk about their efforts to do the same are Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt, co-authors of the children's book Shabbat and Sunday Dinner, which was honored with the Award of Excellence from the Religion Communicators Council. Both are members of the Black/Jewish Coalition and participants in AJC's Project Understanding, a biannual weekend of dialogue to develop understanding and friendships between leaders of the Black and Jewish communities. Our guest host this week is Dov Wilker, AJC's Director of Black Jewish Relations. Dov, the mic is yours. Dov Wilker: Thank you, Manya. Candace and Gabby, welcome to People of the Pod. Candace Bazemore: Thank you. We're excited to be here. Gabby Leon Spatt: It's a great opportunity. We're really excited to chat with you.  Dov Wilker:   Well, wonderful, we're just gonna jump right on in. And so I'm curious, Gabby, Candace, how did y'all meet? And how did you go from being friends to co-authors? Gabby Leon Spatt: Candace and I are both transplants to Atlanta, growing up in Florida, Virginia, both moving here for college or after college. And our original meeting actually was through the Junior League of Atlanta. We served on a committee together and launched a leadership program that was trading opportunities for Junior League members. But when we really met and realized how much we really adore each other, love each other, learn from each other, was from our shared experience of both attending Project Understanding, which is a program of Atlanta's AJC office, the Black-Jewish Coalition. And once we realized we both had that experience, our conversations changed, our friendship deepened, we really had the opportunity to share to learn to have meaningful conversations. And one day, we were planning an alumni event for Project Understanding participants, and we kind of talked about writing a book. And I'll let Candace share a little bit more about that. Candace Bazemore: Yeah, well, first of all, knowing how we met is like a very cool thing, because it just showcases some of the great ways that Atlanta already has great systems and organizations in place to help people look for ways to build across different community lines. I probably would have never met Gabby otherwise, which means that the book that we wrote together would have never happened. And the way the book came about was actually really cool. During the pandemic, we got tapped to help be on a planning committee for the Project Understanding's alumni New Year's Day brunch, which was going to be virtual, since no one could go anywhere, because of COVID. In the middle of one of the planning sessions, actually, at the start of one of the planning sessions, we were waiting for the two guys to join, of course, all the ladies got on first. And... Dov Wilker:   I take offense to that.  Candace Bazemore: It's fine. It's okay. It's true, though. And so we were discussing what we were planning on having for the brunch, because we were encouraging everyone to find a traditional meal to have for the brunch so people could be eating and talking, even though we couldn't be in the same place. And Gabby shared, she was going to have bagels and lox and I said chicken and waffles. But I didn't know like, what's bagels and lox? And we're like, Wouldn't it be a great idea to share recipes as a way to unite people? And then that led to us to kind of discussing like, you know, well, there's tons of recipe books out there. But what if we tried to get people earlier to start thinking about it. And so that's how we got to the idea of a children's book.  Dov Wilker:   Wait, I have to ask, have either of you written a children's book before? Gabby Leon Spatt: Definitely not, no. Candace Bazemore: No, this is our first children's book. I've written a ton of blogs. Dov Wilker:   Have you ever written a book before? Candace Bazemore: No, not since being like a little, no. Everybody does, like young authors or something like that in school, but not a book book. This is our first. Gabby Leon Spatt: We like stretch projects. We like to try new things in between taking care of our friends, our families, our full time jobs, you know. Dov Wilker:   You've got boundless energy, the two of you.  Gabby Leon Spatt: Yes we do. Dov Wilker:   What do you hope that readers are gonna gain from the book? I mean, in the year or so since it's been released, what's been the response? Gabby Leon Spatt: The experience, the stories we hear, I mean, I'll be sitting in a meeting, and somebody says, I read that book to my granddaughter, and it's the only one she wants to read now, and she just took so much away from it. But for us, I think the big picture is when you open your stomach at a dinner table, there's a way to start to open your heart and your mind. And Candace and I have shared so many life events together, holiday dinners, Shabbat dinners, Sunday dinners, just real times, where we've had that opportunity to kind of dive in and when you taste something new or something different, and you're at someone's home or their family member cooks it–there's always a story that goes behind it.  And that's really the inspiration of this book is that the dinner table is a special place that brings people, ideas, and cultures together. And we thought, how do we tell this story, and the story was about telling our own family traditions, and what we typically do when we celebrate a Friday night Shabbat dinner, or a Sunday dinner.  And so the characters, you know, are loosely mirrored after us and our families, and what the dinner means to us. And so the story follows two friends through their class presentations, as they learn more about each other's family traditions. And the hope is that the book introduces readers to other cultures and communities, and that we pique some interest in learning about other traditions. And the book is a great, you know, conversation starter, not just for children, but even for adults who maybe haven't had some of those unique experiences. For us, it was really important to be able to tell them more than just the story within the book. But we tell a little bit of the history of Black-Jewish relations. And we also have a page that is continuing the conversation. Dov Wilker:   I'm curious, Candace, has that been your experience as well, I mean, you sit in a meeting, and someone tells you about the book that they've read that their grandchild only wants to only wants to read that, or you got another story?  Candace Bazemore: Yeah, actually, I have a couple of stories like that, I actually had an opportunity to speak at a children's center here in Virginia. And the kids were so excited, they were sharing their family dinner traditions, and things like that. So that was very cool that came from the book reading. And we've had, I was actually in a meeting last night and a program associated with AJC, and we were all talking about some plans for a program for young people. And one of the organizers mentioned about our book, and two of the people in the meeting had the book that they read to their young kids. And that's their favorite book. So it was like, very cool. I was like, Oh, my god, yeah, that's great.  But one of the coolest things, I'm in a friend's group with Gabby and some other black and Jewish women. And one of the members, when we first launched the book, she ordered it on Amazon, and it got delivered to her neighbor's house by accident. And she had never met the neighbor, the neighbor just opened, because of course, it was during the pandemic,  the height of everybody getting Amazon orders. And so she just was like, Oh, this must be my order. She opens it up. It's a book, she doesn't know what it is. But it's, you know, the cover was inviting, she opened it up, she read the whole book, and then she put it back in the envelope with a personal note to our friend, and said, hey, you know, I got this book by mistake, I was really excited and really love this story. The images inside, the message, and I read some of the questions at the end. I'd love to get together with you over dinner, to talk more about it, because I'd love to learn more about your community. So that's how she became friends with her neighbor through the book. So it's very cool.  Dov Wilker:   That's really an incredible story for so many reasons. So this Thursday, July 13, AJC's marking the relaunch of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, where the two of you will be sharing your story. What do you hope our nation's leaders will gain from hearing about your experience? Gabby Leon Spatt: So we're really excited to be at the relaunch of the Congressional Caucus. I think, for us, the hope is for people to know that this work is happening, these communities are engaging already, revisiting the past, this is not a new relationship. This is one that is rooted in many, many, many years of friendship, of teaching, of learning. And it's still happening. It's just maybe happening, you know, in a new way. I hope that we're able to inspire those that are in the room, including the congressmen and the congresswomen to really make this part of the agenda, to really celebrate the relationship and show the impact we can make and that we are making. Dov Wilker:   I love that. I couldn't agree more. So the goals of the caucus are to raise awareness, provide resources and unite black and Jewish, and black-Jewish communities to combat hate and stereotypes. How do you think the caucus can achieve that? Big picture here. Candace Bazemore: First of all, it's a great question. I'm gonna give you a little bit of background about myself. And the fact that I actually was in college, a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation congressional intern. So I spent a summer working on the hill, in Congressman Scott, Robert C. Scott's office, Bobby Scott, from the Third District of Virginia. And it was very cool to see some of the great things they were doing to help shape young minds and future leaders. And I think that the caucus and the role of congressional leaders and just leadership in general requires you to look at ways to unite and to get your constituents and your communities that you touch, to look for ways to work together.  I mean, the goal of a congressperson is to take their district and help make it better. I know in recent years, we've seen leadership go in the wrong direction. But these leaders have the opportunity to build bridges instead of tear them down. And so they can be the catalyst for change in their communities, they have the ability to direct resources and to direct attention, as well as to put their time on these topics. So they're already doing it by obviously relaunching the program and the caucus. And so the next step is then to empower their constituents to start these dialogues, start these conversations. And, and I think this gives them a reason, and also the organizations that they touch, a reason to start looking for ways to unite these communities. Dov Wilker:   Excellent. So, you know, I want to take it a little more local, before we go back to the macro national level. Can you tell us more about your experience with Project Understanding? So for those that don't know, our listeners, AJC's Atlanta office has been running this, Marvin C. Goldstein Project Understanding Black Jewish retreat, every other year, since 1990-ish. We bring together 18 black and Jewish and some black-Jewish leaders to be a part of the conversation. So 36, in total. For 24 hours of intense dialogue. So I'm wondering if you could tell us a little bit more about that experience for you. And if you've been involved since then, beyond writing this book together, and I think Candace, you even referenced a new initiative that you're a part of, so I was wondering, if you could share a little bit more about that, too. Gabby Leon Spatt: Yes. So, you know, I mentioned earlier, the retreat was just eye opening, really moving. You know, I grew up, the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, we were told, you always love everybody. The idea in my family of not liking somebody just because of their skin color, or their culture or their religion. It just didn't exist. And I don't know that I noticed, you know, growing up, I was already kind of doing some of this work.  And I had a mentor of mine in college, who was my Greek advisor. And we talked a lot about black and Jewish relations at the time, he asked me to make him, challah French toast because he always associated challah with Jewish. And I said, Sure. And I went to church with him, actually, here in Atlanta, we were here for a conference. And, you know, it just kind of happened authentically. And coming to Atlanta and getting connected with AJC, and the Black-Jewish Coalition. And then Project Understanding. I think I realized how powerful the experiences I had in the past were, and this just felt like home for me. And it's also, Dov, it's incredible to see how you've invested more into the program and opened it up to a generation above, reaching 40 to 55 year olds, but also this year, launching a high school program. And so I think the impact of the retreat, that happens immediately, but also has a long lasting impact, we've really been able to make change within the Atlanta community. Dov Wilker:   Candace, how about for you? Candace Bazemore: Yeah. Well, you know, first of all, Gabby touched on all the things that are dear to my heart about, you know, what we've learned along the way in our journey together. I kind of like listening to her talk about some of the programs were a part of. I mean, to see people from Project Understanding, the Black Jewish Coalition at events for the United Way or for the Junior League. I recently hosted a fundraiser for the Amario's Art Academy, which was a sneaker ball to help this, this program that helps young kids connect with arts and art opportunities that they wouldn't normally have, because they don't have the access to afford expensive art programs. And to have Gabby and her husband show up and have such a great time, and other people from other programs that were associated. So it's great to see how much the community building how it blends across everything that helps the community grow and be more diverse. And she even mentioned the the team program, through Project Understanding, it's the Black Jewish Teen Initiative is what it's called. So applications are open for this great program where the teens get to participate, they're high school juniors and seniors from across Greater Atlanta, coming together to learn about, black Jewish relationships, to learn about, like the impact of racism, antisemitism, to learn about diversity within the black and Jewish communities. So I mean, I'm just super excited about some of the things that have come from these programs. And, and the fact that we're more forward thinking. So the idea of the book is a way to get in front of young minds, the idea of this program is to get in front of teen minds, the Project Understanding traditional program is for those emerging leaders. And now the new programs that are for people who maybe weren't around when these programs existed to instill, learn and build communities as they get older. We're looking at the whole life of people, how do you build relationships your whole life, so that those communities when you need them already there, you already know someone you can pick up the phone and say, Hey, how do I do this? What's the best way to do this? Or I made a mistake? How do I improve? How do I correct this? By having these relationships, there's more opportunity for grace. So, you know, gaps may happen, mistakes can happen. But if you have relationships, you have something that you can, dip into and say, Hey, how do we do things better? How do we do things differently?  Gabby Leon Spatt: I think it's also, you know, special to point out, we're one story, we're one outcome, right? There have been other individuals who have participated in Project understanding, who have started a barbecue team at the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival, which happens to be the largest kosher barbecue festival in the entire country. And that, you know, became a learning experience, just for themselves to be on the team, you had to go through Project Understanding, you know, and there's this cultural experience of explaining what kosher meat is. And you don't want to put extra salt in the rub, because it's already salted right. And when you like, the, you know, the barbecue, that has to be after Shabbat on sundown on Saturday, and the mashgiach has to light it. And then it's like, Who is that, right? And so the stuff that's happening in our community is so authentic, it just is happening, and it's so nice to see people just wanting to learn and continue the conversation past just the retreat. Dov Wilker:   I can also share that as an attendee of the BBQ Festival. It's not just that they're there together,they're grilling good meat. It's a very tasty experience to attend. Alright, so one final question. What are ways that we can highlight the positive worker interactions between our two communities? Candace Bazemore: Well, that's a great question. I always say the best way to highlight it is to ask people to share their individual stories. And me being a digital person, definitely utilize social media in order to get the word out about the ways that you know you're working together. If you're in a room with someone who doesn't look like you, and you're working on these tough problems and coming up with great solutions. share a post about that, encourage someone else to do that, too. If you have an event coming up, invite someone else out to come with it, that normally wouldn't be in the room. So I don't know how many times me and Gabby have been the only ones of us in a room before. A great example. I was in town during the great challah bake. And 300 Jewish women at the-was it at the Bernie Marcus center?  Gabby Leon Spatt: Yes, the Jewish Community Center.  Candace Bazemore: Jewish Community Center. Yeah. And so I was the only black woman or maybe one or two in the whole room?  Gabby Leon Spatt: It was just you. Candace Bazemore: It was just me, okay. And was having a good old time making some challah bread. Because challah's my thing. Obviously, Gabby has shown me how to make challah bread. So I'm actually pretty good at it. She's getting good at deep fried cornbread as a matter of fact as well.  Gabby Leon Spatt: Oh it's so good. I think it's opportunities like this, being able to be invited to share your story. And I think the caucus is really going to highlight a lot of what is happening across the country already, and give, you know, local advocates on the ground doing the work the opportunity to shine and to tell their story, because I think more than anything, storytelling is impactful, and it hits, at people's hearts and people's minds, and in our case, people's stomachs. Dov Wilker:   Well, thank you, Gabby, and Candice, Candice and Gabby, we are so grateful for the book that you've written for the delicious food, that you're helping to inspire being made across this beautiful country, and to your participation in the relaunch of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish relations.  Candace Bazemore: Thank you. Dov.  Gabby Leon Spatt: Thanks. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you missed last week's episode, tune in for an exclusive conversation between three women leading transformation in the Middle East and AJC Abu Dhabi Program Director Reva Gorelick onstage at AJC Global Forum 2023 in Tel Aviv.  

Jessica Buchanan is the guest this episode. She is inspiring, humble, & generous. She shares her traumatic experience in a way that makes other people not feel less than because their experience wasn't as extreme as hers. No matter what you've been through, or are going through, Jessica has a way of making you feel a connection and validation. Jessica Buchanan: Teacher, Best Selling Author, Humanitarian, Speaker, Kidnapping Survivor. On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Forced to live outdoors in deplorable conditions, starved, and terrorized by more than two dozen gangsters, Jessica's health steadily deteriorated until, by order of President Obama, she was rescued by the elite SEAL Team VI on January 25, 2012. Jessica's ordeal is detailed in her New York Times bestselling book, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six. Jessica has been named one of the ‘150 Women Who will Shake the World' by Newsweek, and her story has been one of the most highly viewed 60 Minutes episodes to air, to date. Jessica has shared her story of overcoming impossible odds on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, Stephen Colbert, The Unbeatable Mind with Navy SEAL Mark Divine, and All the Wiser with Kimi Culp, just to name a few. Jessica's story was the subject of Wondery's Season 2 Against The Odds and her TEDx Pearl Street talk, ‘Change is Your Proof of Life' has been the foundation for which she travels the world, inspiring audiences to access their resilience by identifying their own autonomy and choice in the middle of their own life changing event, even when they feel they are out of options. Jessica is the founder of Soul Speak Press, an imprint of Merack Publishing, where she supports women who are ready to share their stories through Memoir Manifestos- books that are one part memoir, one part self-help, and one part inspiration. Soul Speak Press's inaugural book, Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to (re) Claiming Our Voice, an anthology of 25 inspiring women's stories, reached bestseller status in 13 categories on Amazon during its debut in January 2023. Jessica believes in giving back and so is actively committed to supporting The Navy SEAL Foundation, which works to support families of active duty and fallen SEALs as an ambassador and fundraising supporter. Jessica also acts as a family liaison volunteer for the non-profit organization, Hostage US, supporting former hostages and their families during captivity and eventual return. Connect with Jessica: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicacbuchanan/ Buy "Impossible Odds": https://a.co/d/39BVxNG Buy "Deserts to Mountaintops": https://a.co/d/cddEkzB Jessica's Website: https://www.jessbuchanan.com/ Connect with Ginny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnypriem/ Website: www.ginnypriem.com Buy "You're My Favorite": https://a.co/d/entVY1W --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ginny-priem/message

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On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Forced to live outdoors in deplorable conditions, starved, and terrorized by more than two dozen gangsters, Jessica's health steadily deteriorated until, by order of President Obama, she was rescued by the elite SEAL Team VI on January 25, 2012.Jessica's ordeal is detailed in her New York Times bestselling book, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six.Jessica has been named one of the ‘150 Women Who will Shake the World' by Newsweek, and her story was the most highly viewed 60 Minutes episode to air, to date. Today, Jessica is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker, host of the podcast We Should Talk About That, and the founder of Soul Speak Press, where she supports women who are ready to share their stories through Memoir Manifestos-books that are one part memoir, one part self-help, and one part inspiration. Jessica's first anthology project, Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Journey to (re) Claiming Our Voice is out now.Episode ResourcesWebsite | jessbuchanan.comConnect with JessicaInstagram | @jessicabuchananConnect with The Courage to ChangePodcast Website | lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcastPodcast Instagram | @couragetochange_podcastYouTube | The Courage to Change PodcastTikTok | @ashleyloebblassingamePodcast Email | podcast@lionrock.lifePodcast Facebook | @thecouragetochangepodcastLionrock ResourcesLionrock Life Mobile App | lionrock.life/mobile-appSupport Group Meeting Schedule | lionrock.life/meetings

This post covers a few different real estate investing topics: what is happening in the market today, how can diverse teams make you stand out from the competition and increase revenue, and I'm also giving a quick update on our tech stack. Read this episode here: https://bit.ly/43KlpT8 What is happening in the real estate market today? The following are four different people that are having issues that I learned about just last week:1. We are already seeing people go bankrupt in the multi-family space: 3,200 units from one operator were just returned to the bank in Houson. 2. Another big time person in the multi-family space sent an email out to their investors saying they will be doing a capital call.3. I spoke with someone else that is currently extremely busy helping several owners add value to their multi-family properties, they weren't good managers and are now hanging by a thread, if the value isn't added, it's over. 4. I also met someone else that partnered up with operators, this person was responsible for raising the funds, and now the management company that the operators hired is so bad that they only have 3 months runway. This person asked them multiple times to change management companies, and because the operators think the management company is highly regarded, they are not budging. Now what? The capital raiser not only updated all of their investors on the situation that they're in, but they're also speaking with attorneys and the attorneys said to keep a record of all conversations that they're having with the partners. Why is Diversity Important? This is a very important topic because I see a lot of non-diverse teams in the industry. And it's a proven fact that the most diverse companies outperform their less diverse peers by 36% in profitability. One study by Gartner revealed that a highly diverse environment can improve team performance by up to 30%. Diversity can also lead to better decision-making and higher profitability. When I talk about diversity, I don't only mean people of different colors, I mean people of different backgrounds, countries, younger, older and everything in between, because we have experienced different teams and therefore are more creative in the unique scenarios that arise when building companies. Men vs Women: Who is a Better Operator? This is, in my opinion, the best kept secret that is not a secret: women are fantastic operators, women led companies are simply ran better and are more profitable. This is because men and women are different in nature, and that is a beautiful thing because we must work with people that are strong where we are weak. If you don't have a woman in your exec team, you definitely must look for one, and I'm not saying this because I'm a woman, I'm saying this because we are very different by nature, we care about different things, we observe different things, and we have different strengths and weaknesses that I think, combined, make for a super powerful team. And I'm not just saying this for the sake of saying it, it's proven that women led companies perform better, and I've seen this both in the tech world and the real estate world. I'll be generalizing, but according to my personal experience, men have big hairy goals and they don't really think about the details of those goals. Women, on the other hand, are way more careful and conservative. Imagine how we can both lift each other up to a much better place? Women will be more careful in her underwriting and more conservative on her estimates, and the guys will be dreaming big and aiming high, in my opinion it's a great combination, and a combination that must be implemented in your company asap. Join the Monte Carlo Investing Club here: www.montecarlorei.com/investors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/best-commercial-retail-real-estate-investing-advice-ever/support

Meet 24 Women Who are Bravely Elevating Their Voices! You can find the links to connect with all these amazing women in the Women in Podcasting show notes here: www.womeninpodcasting.show Imagine a world where women have equal rights and freedoms around the globe. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. International Women's Day was established for the purpose of recognizing and celebrating women achievements and rallying for women's equality around the globe. Learn more about International Women's Day. Did you know, International Women's Day has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911, supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific. Learn more about the history and timeline of International Women's Day. Each year, the United Nations celebrates international Women's Day by setting a THEME. And this year's theme is “DigitALL: Innovation & technology for gender equality” with the intent of: • Exploring the impact of the digital gender gap, • Recognizing economic and social inequalities, and, • Spotlighting the importance of protecting the rights and safety of women in digital spaces. That is why I gathered this group of powerful and inspiring Women in Podcasting together, today! What better time to bring light to these brave women who are lifting their voices. We want to ENCOURAGE any woman out there, who is listening, to bravely share YOUR message. Our mission is to elevate women's voices everywhere! Today, we are going to support and celebrate each other. Each woman here will share about themselves and their podcast, or their guest expertise. You can find the links to all the podcasts you hear about today in the show notes below. If you want to work on your podcast pitch, go here: https://womeninpodcasting.net/elevator-pitches-for-podcasters/ We're all about connection, community, collaboration and celebration! If you know anyone who can benefit from our community here's the link to our free Women in Podcasting Facebook & Linkedin groups to connect with other podcasters and expert guests. If you're interested in supporting our efforts to elevate women's voices everywhere, check out our Women in Podcasting Network VIP Membership. It includes a directory listing and many other member perks. If you're ready to level up to more focus, flow and freedom, join our Elevating You Club. Women in Podcasting Network - a place where women in podcasting can connect, collaborate and celebrate! Whether you're a new or seasoned podcaster, we invite you to join our community. There will be opportunities for asking questions, offering tips, sharing your episodes, calls for guests, guest applications and helping each other. If you're not a member yet, join our VIP members for tools and strategies for monetizing your podcast and up-leveling your life: www.womeninpodcasting.net

“When you get your “Who am I?” question right, all the “What should I do?” questions tend to take care of themselves.” - Richard Rohr  In this episode, Jessica shares her perspective and highlights: The importance of learning to trust yourself and learning the difference between fear and what we know to be true The value of doing the "inner work" and realizing that our most important job is getting to know ourselves, to develop our skill of intuition  Identifying self-trust and learning to access and lead from that place to achieve alignment  On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Forced to live outdoors in deplorable conditions, starved, and terrorized by more than two dozen gangsters, Jessica's health steadily deteriorated until, by order of President Obama, she was rescued by the elite SEAL Team VI on January 25, 2012. Jessica's ordeal is detailed in her New York Times bestselling book, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six. Jessica has been named one of the ‘150 Women Who will Shake the World' by Newsweek, and her story was the most highly viewed 60 Minutes episode to air, to date. Jessica is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker and her TEDx Pearl Street talk, ‘Change is Your Proof of Life' has been the foundation for which she travels the world, inspiring audiences to access their resilience by identifying their own autonomy and choice in the middle of their own life-changing event. And in her free time, Jessica can be found hiking mountains worldwide with her husband and two kids. To learn more about Jessica go to jessbuchanan.com and follow her on Instagram @jessicacbuchanan. Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out more about the coaching OPEN HOUSE here heatherchauvin.com/join 

About Aaron: Recognized as a trailblazer and thought leader, Aaron Walton's focus on innovation and cultural engagement has transformed traditional marketing and advertising strategies. As the CEO / co-founder of Walton Isaacson (WI), a full-service advertising agency, with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and New York, Aaron's focus is squarely on identifying unseen opportunities rooted in cultural insights and connections, transforming the definition of the agency model by prioritizing diversity of thinking and encouraging strategic solutions that defy tradition. Founded in partnership with famed NBA superstar and entrepreneurial legend, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, WI has built inventive and dynamic business relationships with brands and organizations such as Lexus, McDonald's, Bristol Myers Squibb, JP Morgan Chase, and Spalding. His leadership in the advertising community has led to several industry Board positions including a 2022 appointment to the National Board of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's). During 2020, Walton was elected to Co-President of ThinkLA after serving on the Board of Directors of this prestigious nonprofit advertising trade association for three years. He is also a member of the Ad Age Diversity Council and the AIMM/ANA Catalyst Committee. A recipient of Babson College's Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award, Aaron also was recognized by the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's) as one of the 100 People Who Make Advertising Great and is member of the Ebony Magazine Power 100 list. About Renetta: Renetta McCann has been recognized as one of the leading innovators and most influential executives in the advertising, marketing and media industries, with a global reputation for not only building brands, but also the organizations and leadership to sustain them. As Chief Inclusion Experience Officer for Publicis Groupe, she works to drive inclusion at all levels of the organization, with an emphasis on ensuring that the company's clients are benefiting from the many strategic advantages that diverse teams deliver. Renetta is no stranger to the Publicis family. She began her career at Leo Burnett, and, after a long tenure, she became the CEO of Starcom MediaVest Group Worldwide. Under her leadership, client billings exceeded $26 billion and the global workforce rose to over 6,000 people. Most recently, she served as the Chief Talent Officer for Leo Burnett USA as well as Publicis Communications North America. She is a frequent name in the press. In 2002, she was named "Corporate Executive of the Year" by Black Enterprise magazine and was selected Ad Woman of the Year by the Chicago Advertising Federation. Essence named her one of "50 Women Who are Changing the World” and she received a Matrix Award in 2006 from New York Women in Communications. She has appeared on the pages of Advertising Age, Business Week and Chicago magazine. In 2014 the American Advertising Federation honored her with a Diversity Achievement Award for her contributions as an Industry Influential and she received The Pantheon Award from the 4A's MAIP program. Recently, she was featured on Adweek's list of “11 Inspiring Women Who Have Broken Down Advertising's Most Persistent Barriers.” On September 10, 2020, Renetta was honored with an ADCOLOR lifetime Achievement Award and the Sheldon J. Levy Leadership Award. In October 2020, Renetta will receive the Chicago Advertising Federation's Silver Medal Award.

On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Forced to live outdoors in deplorable conditions, starved, and terrorized by more than two dozen gangsters, Jessica's health steadily deteriorated until, by order of President Obama, she was rescued by the elite SEAL Team VI on January 25, 2012. Jessica's ordeal is detailed in her New York Times bestselling book, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six.  Jessica has been named one of the ‘150 Women Who will Shake the World' by Newsweek, and her story was the most highly viewed 60 Minutes episode to air, to date. Jessica is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker and her TEDx Pearl Street talk, ‘Change is Your Proof of Life' has been the foundation for which she travels the world, inspiring audiences to access their resilience by identifying their own autonomy and choice in the middle of their own life changing event.  Jessica is the founder of Soul Speak Press, an imprint of Merack Publishing, where she supports women who are ready to share their stories through Memoir Manifestos- books that are one part memoir, one part self-help, and one part inspiration. Her inaugural book, “Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to (re) Claiming Our Voice” an anthology of 22 inspiring women's stories, is slated to publish in January of 2023.  Jessica is the host of the popular conversational podcast, We Should Talk About That where she and her co-host attempt to unpack the uncomfortable topics that nobody is talking about, but definitely should. She is the co-founder of the Project You Collective, a transformational speech coaching program for women who are ready to share their stories with the world.  Jessica works as a family liaison volunteer for the non-profit organization, Hostage US, supporting former hostages and their families during captivity and eventual return and also continues to serve as a dedicated Ambassador for the Navy SEAL Foundation, which works to support families of fallen SEALs.  Website: www.jessbuchanan.com Email: info@jessbuchanan.com IG: @jessicacbuchanan LI: Jessica Buchanan Podcast: We Should Talk About That Book: Impossible Odds TED Talk: Change is Your Proof of Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great Girlfriends, get ready to GROW! This week we are sitting at the feet of 33 year Wall Street veteran Carla Harris, to grab all of the breadcrumbs she can offer about LIFE (because why not learn anything and everything from Carla?

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In this episode, Dr. Izdihar Jamil and her guest Emmy Hernandez talk about:– Why highly successful women find it difficult to find love– Tips to create an attractive profile on dating apps– Communication strategies that can save any relationshipsEmma Hernandez is an Executive Love Coach a #1 International Bestselling Author of Women Who lead.More info: https://www.emmyhernandez.com/Want to be the #1 celebrity expert in your field?Bestselling author, media, magazines, TV, Forbes, high profile interview, TED plus MORE…Join my FREE course and access the secrets here: https://www.izdiharjamil.com/fast-authorityMore information about Dr Izdihar Jamil: www.izdiharjamil.com_____Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph.D.—#1 International Bestselling Author of Money Makers and a Media Expert—has appeared on FORBES, FOX TV, and TED discussing her mission to share women's voices WITHOUT prejudice. She helps women be the #1 Authority in their field with proven and effective methods. She lives in California with her husband and children, she loves baking and reading.Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/emmy-hernandez-executive-love-coach-on-saying-i-do-the-red-green-flags-in-relationships

"The trail is my teacher. My path is clear when I am out there" - Rebecca Rusch When I saw Rebecca Rusch's Emmy-winning film, Blood Road, -about her trip to be the first person to ride the entire 1,200-mile length of the Ho Chi Minh Trail - I instantly felt connected to her, because of my time spend living in Vietnam and Laos, and because of the full spectrum of emotions she goes through on this trip, which is a quest to find the place her father's plane was shot down in the Vietnam war. This interview will go deep in to that journey and many of the other experiences that have made Rebecca an adventure and cycling hall of famer. Rebecca Rusch is the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold. Whether she is on a cycling expedition in a remote part of the world or teaching others at her namesake gravel bike academy in Idaho, she inspires people to be their best with energy, positivity and passion.  A 7x-world champion and celebrity in the ultra adventure/endurance realm for nearly 3 decades, elected to the prestigious international Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame, her status as a fierce competitor and inclusive influencer motivates millions. Recognized by Outside Magazine among the Top 40 Women Who've Made the Biggest Impact, and by Men's Journal with the 25 Most Adventurous Women, she's a maverick characterized by her grit, determination, and perseverance.  Known for seeking the toughest challenges imaginable, pushing herself into unknown territory has yielded Rebecca a first female ascent on Yosemite's 3000-ft. El Capitan Bermuda Dunes route, a first descent river boarding 300 miles of the entire Grand Canyon in 18 winter days. On two wheels, she is the only female competitor to win the iconic Leadville 100 four times and has won the renowned Unbound gravel grinder in 6 of 7 attempts (including the notoriously demanding 350-mile XL). She is a two time, first female finisher at the Iditarod Trail Invitational, pedaling 350 self-supported miles through the Alaskan wilderness.  Most recently she completed a previously unattempted North to South route traversing Iceland in winter by fatback alongside Chris Burkard and Angus Morton.   Even with all of these accolades under her belt, her inimitable brand and redoubtable resumé continue to expand. Combining ongoing athletic pursuits with entrepreneurial endeavors as CEO of Rusch Ventures, she oversees an impactful network of events, products, and experiences designed to elevate possibilities for people and their bikes.   Whether through print like in her best-selling autobiography Rusch to Glory, or on the trail, via her popular digital platforms or even as a highly requested keynote speaker, Rebecca inspires and emboldens countless fans. Her marquee event, Rebecca's Private Idaho, is ranked a top 5 gravel event by Global Cycling Network, and one of the top 25 rides in the world by Outside magazine. Her Rusch Academy full-spectrum cycling retreats boost skills, confidence and performance and her MTB Lao adventure travel excursions expresses Rebecca's desire to use the bike as a catalyst for healing, empowerment and evolution. Above all else she is the proud founder of the Be Good Foundation. Established in memory of her father, Rebecca's Be Good Foundation focuses on UXO mitigation in Lao,protecting public lands for recreation, and partnering with bike-centric nonprofits to fund meaningful change. To date, her efforts have raised over a half-million dollars in support of select nonprofits. What you'll learn in this episode: How Rebecca planned and achieved the world first mountain bike of the Ho Chi Minh trail in Vietnam and LaosThe inner workings of expedition cycling and filmmakingSpecial consideration for winter bike expeditionsThe spiritual aspects of adventure Quotes "The trail is my teacher. My path is clear when I am out there" "A physical challenge is practice for life, it teaches you how to adapt and move forward" "As humans,

This week, Matt & Alexis have a heart-wrenching discussion with Jessica Buchanan. On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Forced to live outdoors in deplorable conditions, starved, and terrorized by more than two dozen gangsters, Jessica's health steadily deteriorated until, by order of President Obama, she was rescued by the elite SEAL Team VI on January 25, 2012. Jessica's ordeal is detailed in her New York Times bestselling book, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six. Jessica has been named one of the ‘150 Women Who will Shake the World' by Newsweek, and her story was the most highly viewed 60 Minutes episode to air, to date. Jessica is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker, podcast co-host, and founder of a transformational coaching program. Jessica also works as a family liaison volunteer for the non-profit organization, Hostage US, supporting former hostages and their families during captivity and eventual return, and also continues to serve as a dedicated Ambassador for the Navy SEAL Foundation, which works to support families of fallen SEALs.Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Guest Links https://www.jessbuchanan.com We Should Talk About That Podcast: https://www.westatpod.com  Sponsors Speakeasy Podcast Network - www.speakeasynetwork.com

About The EpisodeToday's guest on Fear Itself is the brilliant Otegha Uwagba, bestselling author, speaker, consultant and podcaster. In this episode Otegha explains why one of her biggest fears is running out of money, Cressida quizzes Otegha on the issue of the so-called 'beauty tax', and we learn about the battles Otegha had to fight against misogyny in the workplace.About The GuestOtegha Uwagba is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling career guide Little Black Book: A Toolkit For Working Women (2017), and the acclaimed short essay Whites: On Race and Other Falsehoods (2020). In 2018, Otegha was selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Media & Marketing. From 2016 - 2020 she ran Women Who, a London-based platform she set up with the aim of helping women think, work, and live better. You can listen to her podcast In Good Company here. Otegha's upcoming memoir We Need To Talk About Money will be published in July 2021.About The HostCressida Bonas is an actress, podcaster and writer. Cressida has had leading acting roles in a number of well known television and film productions - such as her role as Sheila Bamber in the critically acclaimed Netflix series White House Farm. Some of Cressida's other work include roles in the ITV series Dr Thorne, the film The Bye Bye Man, and in theatre productions Mrs Orwell and An Evening with Lucien Freud. Cressida writes a monthly column for the arts and culture section in The Spectator and her written work has been featured in The Telegraph, and The Mail on SundayTop Quotes"Women choosing to do beauty work isn't just merely born of vanity, it's also born of the way society treats us if we chose not to do that." - Otegha Owagba"In toxic workplaces, I did find myself adjusting my behaviour so as to protect the male ego - to seem soft, feminine, compliant, docile. Words that people who know me would never use to describe me." - Otegha OwagbaResourcesFollow Cressida Bonas on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cressida_bonas_/?hl=enFollow Otegha on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/oteghauwagba/?hl=enBe sure to look out for Otegha's upcoming memoir We Need To Talk About Money.This podcast episode is produced by OneFinePlay See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.