SmartMomGig.com: Recent Episodes

Dawn Wellott

Join us for a discussion on how and why the traditional workforce is changing. What you will need to know as a potential employer or employee and how making accommodations for workers is the new black. Session 2 concentrates on women supporting women in business, health, life and everything in between. If you are interested in being a presenter please contact dawn.wellott@smartmomgig.com and mention podcast in the title.

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TRIGGER WARNING- This interview was conducted the day after the Dallas, TX school shooting.  We do not discuss it directly but instead we talk about school safety in general.  It's thought provoking.  Thank you, Dr. Williams!


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Author Debra Fine leads us in a humorous discussion regarding the importance of owning our connection with others.

Bestselling author, keynote speaker and communication expert Debra Fine began her career as an engineer, an occupation that allowed her to maintain her natural shyness and avoid situations that required social and personal interactions. Fine is the author of the bestselling book The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills—and Leave a Positive Impression (Hachette), and the second in the Fine Art series, The Fine Art of the Big Talk How to Win Clients, Deliver Great Presentations, and Solve Conflicts at Work (Hachette), both translated and published in 20+ countries around the world. Her newest title, Beyond Texting: The Fine Art of Face-To-Face Communication for Teenagers is to be published May 2014. Fine is a 20+ year member of the National Speakers Association presenting her programs to hundreds of audiences around the world that include Cisco Systems, Google, University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business, Texas Association of School Boards, Credit Suisse, Spectra Energy, General Electric, COMERICA Banks, Alaska Forum on the Environment, Johns Manville, and Proctor and Gamble. Her recent media appearances include The Today Show, The Early Show, NPR Morning Edition, Fox Business News and CNN. Fine is a regular contributor to Huffington Post as well as Blogher.com. Learn more about Fine at www.DebraFine.com

You can purchase her book from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=debra+fine&i=stripbooks&adgrpid=1334808357079268&hvadid=83425719017743&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=134464&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83426358684172%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22529_13494436&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_65h261zd3c_p


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Rina Lang is the author of "Energetic Secrets to Up Your Intelligence and Get Ahead of the Game". She specializes in Career Development Coaching, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Life Coaching, Training, Public Speaking, Corporate Training and Change Management.

eBOOK LINK: https://www.rinalang.com/ebook

This book is for Leaders, Business Owners and Intellectual Thinkers.

❓ Do you feel like you have REACHED BOUNDARIES of your INTELLECTUAL ABILITY and POTENTIAL?

❓ Do you feel OVERWHELMED with the amount of information coming at you?

❓ Are you having a HARD TIME DECIDING what decision to make and WHAT INFORMATION TO TRUST?

❓ Do you notice your ABILITY TO PROCESS INFORMATION SLOWING DOWN?

❓Do you often SUFFER FROM BRAIN FATIGUE and MENTAL FOG?

❓Are you having a hard time REMEMBERING INFORMATION?

❓ Do you STRUGGLE WITH KEEPIG YOUR MIND FOCUSED?

❓ Do you fear MENTAL DETERIORATION in the old age?

4-5 years ago, while still working as a Consultant, I was suffering from mental fatigue, bad case of brain fog, short memory and painful procrastination.

I could not accept that this is how things would always be for me. Hence, I embarked on a journey to restore my mental fitness and take my intellectual and intuitive ability to the next level.

I travelled all over the world and experimented a lot on myself. One of my gifts is to feel my energy body and what is happening to it, which allowed me to test and draw conclusions about what works and what doesn’t.

Now I work with Leaders and Thinkers, and help them

Upgrade their brain cells for faster thinking and absorption of information

Relaxation of the brain and energy around it to improve sleep and reduce mental fatigue

Tackle their “Monkey Mind” so Intuitive Intelligence can come through

Clean up the emotional chaos to increase rational decision making

Access higher levels of inner wisdom and intuition so breakthrough ideas can flow

Increase clarity and focusing of the mind so that projects get finalized

Overcome procrastination (which is often a side-effect of earlier burnout)

And more


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In this episode we speak with Tara Nolan who's an absolute finance wizard.  She will bring us on a journey regarding our thoughts and perceptions regarding money and how we can make them work for us.

Tara Nolan is a money strategist who supports entrepreneurs and professionals, who have limited time due to business and family demands, achieve and retain the lifestyles they want.  Since starting her company, she has been obsessed with helping people feel good about their finances. It’s hard when they are stressed about money, and she loves helping people find that good feeling in their belly when they are in control of their money situation. Tara combines finance, her background in strategic military planning and a focus personal development to create transformational financial plans.  She shares her philosophy and approach to money in her book, Money Moves: Change where your money lives and change hour your financial world grows. Connect and learn more at www.nolanfinancialpartners.com or find her book here: http://nolanfinancialpartners.com/money-moves/


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Our guest speaker Samantha Gillis is an expert at helping people find the "nugget" that can move and inspire your potential.  Use your confidence as a muscle and step into your self-confidence.


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In our interview with Dr Kari Olson we discuss how this disease is known as the "man's disease" and what women need to know right now to protect themselves.  Dr. Olson is a health services research leader focused in evaluating and improving patient outcomes in cardiovascular disease at Kaiser Permanente Colorado.


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This episode is a conversation with the the co-founder of Threads International, Angela Melfi, and a threads socialprenuer Angela Jones regarding the social benefits of fair trade​ and how these business practices empower everyone in the supply chain to earn a living wage both here and abroad. We are community leaders who, in doing so ourselves, inspire others to live intentional and meaningful lives. Each day, thousands of women around the world join together through the Threads movement. Artisan Partners and Threads Socialpreneurs alike work to better the lives of their families and communities, altering the course for future generations. Women know themselves as leaders and world-changers. They begin to understand the value of their contributions, standing taller with each step forward.


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This episode is part 2 in a conversation on mindfulness and self healing.  Here Stephanie Bucklin discussed how and what we can do to better take care of our mental state during the crazy moments in life.

As a Lifestyle Coach, Stephanie teaches her clients to use introspective Self-Healing techniques using her training in Behavior Change Theory. What makes Stephanie unique is that she is an inquisitive self-taught student of Philosophy (Human Thought), Nutritional Science & Kinesiology (Human Advancements) who will never stop learning. In addition to her intellectual pursuits, Stephanie is highly intuitive.

She states "when you create a pathway for healing, there is infinite potential for optimal wellness.  You are the only person who can heal YOU. It is your body’s first instinct to heal itself.  Your body is designed to achieve optimal wellness, when all conditions are favorable.  Scientific evidence is supporting new ways for humans to achieve optimal wellness. ​"


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In this episode we discuss how to mindful and present in everyday situations.  The benefits of mindfulness and how to take those first steps.

As a Lifestyle Coach, Stephanie teaches her clients to use introspective Self-Healing techniques using her training in Behavior Change Theory. What makes Stephanie unique is that she is an inquisitive self-taught student of Philosophy (Human Thought), Nutritional Science & Kinesiology (Human Advancements) who will never stop learning. In addition to her intellectual pursuits, Stephanie is highly intuitive.

She states "when you create a pathway for healing, there is infinite potential for optimal wellness.  You are the only person who can heal YOU. It is your body’s first instinct to heal itself.  Your body is designed to achieve optimal wellness, when all conditions are favorable.  Scientific evidence is supporting new ways for humans to achieve optimal wellness. ​"


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Struggling to find structure in your day now that you work from home? These tips will help you maximize your productivity and get more done!


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Wondering how to successfully collaborate with a freelancer? This is everything you need to know, from setting expectations to communication tips.


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If you're feeling overwhelmed with your dental practice, consider outsourcing some of your tasks! Here are three things you can start with.


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All moms know that “momming” is a full-time gig. But the thing about bills is that they don’t just go away when you become a mom. With benefits like making your own schedule and working from anywhere, many moms turn to short-term, remote work to make ends meet


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Stress much? It’s time to hire a freelancer.


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An overview of the traditional workforce and the changing needs and values of employees post pandemic.


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Outsourcing isn’t a fad. It’s an affordable way to supplement your business.


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