Love Fiercely, Fight Diligently: Recent Episodes
M.C. Battle
Warm greetings! My podcast will include: Interviews with artists, entrepreneurs, and U.S. Service Members. I will talk: Adventures. Christian Faith. The Five Pillars of Health. Personality Tests. Lessons from life & travel. LBGTQIA+ history. Poetry. Reviews of books, artists & documentaries and more! An eclectic mix, so I will label episodes specifically so you are free to choose if you want to stick around for that day. Grab a drink, your yoga mat, or turn me on before you pull out of your driveway. Follow this on Spotify, Apple, or Google Podcasts and on IG: at lovefiercely_fightdiligently.
This weeks guest is DeShanta Hairston, a black bookstore owner in Martinsville Virginia, and mother of two wonderful children. She shares struggles and triumphs of being black woman and being an entrepreneur not only during the pandemic, but also in a small town. She’s online so you can still support her from afar! Booksandcranniesva.com Books and Crannies was listed on the Oprah Daily last year! To find a local Black owned bookstore go to: 125 Black-Owned, Independent Bookstores By State. To watch the Hometown Hustle YouTube series mentioned in this episode go to: https://youtu.be/C0acT-Y0DRE. Follow Shanta’s bookstore at Books and Crannies on Facebook, @BooksNcrannies_ on Twitter, or @booksncrannies_on Instagram.
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Today’s guest is Esmeralda Galindo, an entrepreneur with Younique, mom of three boys, military spouse, and faithful Catholic. Esme shared about how having a business from home supported her family, transformed lives of customers, and how she remains firm in sharing her faith even when others say not to. Younique has a wonderful product line of skincare and makeup products and also 10% goes to an organization helping women heal from sexual assaults before they were 18. Join us for a wonderful conversation!
Her website is: https://www.youniqueproducts.com/EsmeraldaGalindo#.YMjD36JOLDt.
Follow her on Facebook: Makeup by Esme - https://m.facebook.com/esmegalindo1988/ or her personal page: https://www.facebook.com/esmeralda.galindo.142892. You can follow her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/esme_galindo_1?utm_medium=copy_link (esme_galindo_1).
Follow me on lovefiercely_fightdiligently on Instagram https://instagram.com/lovefiercely_fightdiligently?utm_medium=copy_link. And leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
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Trigger warning, this episode contains discussion about suicide and sexual assault. Today’s guest is Ben Woodward - husband to Kim, father of eight, entrepreneur, strategist, speaker, coach, and the author of #1 Amazon Best Seller The Empowerment Paradox. His book covers the Seven Vital Virtues to Turn Struggles Into Strength and many moments from his life where he either learned or had to apply these 7 virtues. Whether you read or prefer audiobooks, I highly recommend you take the time to learn from his life with this book! In this episode, we mostly discuss topics covered in his book. Whether you’re looking to learn how to better deal with mental health, bipolar disorder, marriage, working for companies, personal growth, or finding joy through struggles - he has a wealth of knowledge.
His website is: ben-woodward.com. Watch the video intro to his book here: https://youtu.be/L47vQ_bFDyo.
If you or a friend need a number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline it is: 800.273.8255 in the US. If you need a Warmline in the US, go to https://screening.mhanational.org/content/need-talk-someone-warmlines/ to find the phone number for your state.
For UK hotlines visit: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/
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Today’s guest is Whit Aadland who is a musician hailing from SoCal. He plays guitar, bass, drums, and sings, but his primary passion is teaching. We had a rich discussion about church music and variety of musical genres, and diversity of scalable physics, musical predecessors, practice, performance, professional musicianship, and stories. While he is excited for our digital age, he is a musical preservationist and keeps older music and music styles alive. He performed his song No Beds for us, and I added a recording I took from a gig he did at the JazzyWishbone in O’side. To keep up to date with where he’s playing in Oceanside and Carlsbad, check out @whitoutadoubt on Instragram. His soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/whit-aadland/sets/triplethreat/. Check him out in person if you can!
Follow my Instagram at lovefiercely_fightdiligently to see photos. Visit my store for merch! https://love-fiercely-fight-diligently.myshopify.com/
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If you want to know about a jewel in California - San Luis Obispo, listen to find out why I love visiting there repeatedly! Visit slocreekfarms.com, topdogcoffeebar.com, paddlemorrobay.com to learn more a few of the many locations I love in the SLO area.
For hikers, to learn more about the famous SLO Tritip Challenge visit: https://www.actionhub.com/stories/2020/05/05/tri-tip-challenge-series-hikes/.
Follow lovefiercely_fightdiligently on Instagram for pictures from my SLO trips. For merch go to: https://love-fiercely-fight-diligently.myshopify.com/
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Seize Opportunities! In today’s episode I spoke about my first time in Paris (for only a day), my visiting a French Bunker in Djibouti, a French-English Discussion Group, and the only official Evangelical Christian French church in the country of Djibouti. All opportunities were presented to me as optional, but I said yes and will be forever grateful I did! As a new world traveler, I made some mistakes and still will, just hopefully less often in the future. Perhaps something I shared will be insightful for other wishing to travel to Paris or Djibouti.
Here is the link to the music video I mentioned with Evynne Hollens: https://youtu.be/E5iJIVVKS8Y Here is a link to the church in Djibouti if you would like to learn more or support them: https://sites.google.com/site/hiyawkal/djiboutithebodyofchrist
For pictures of my adventures, please follow my Instagram at: lovefiercely_fightdiligently.
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Today’s episode is to introduce people to the idea of ambiverts. I also spoke about introverts and omniverts.
To learn more check out these articles: https://www.today.com/health/winning-personality-advantages-being-ambivert-t70236
https://www.liveboldandbloom.com/10/personality-types/ambivert-vs-omnivert
Announcing the exciting news that has been in the works for several weeks - my Shopify website!! Check it out. More merch and collections coming soon. My suggested Mother’s Day and Father’s Day collections are already available for you. https://love-fiercely-fight-diligently.myshopify.com/
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In this episode I talk about fear, how it holds us back and will likely always be there. When you have ideas and have to break through the barrier of a comfort zone, do not let fear be the limiting factor! I am where I am today because I left over 70-80% of my comfort zones and sought the life I dreamed of. I also spoke about my faith in Jesus Christ and my view of religion vs. spirituality. To keep up with reminders, news, and updates follow my Instagram at: lovefiercely_fightdiligently. Peace be with you!
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In this episode I discuss 5 tips for taking breaks from thewellbeingthesis.org.uk/foundations-for-success/importance-of-taking-breaks-and-having-other-interests. I talk about lessons I have learned and patterns I have noticed about people. At some point every human needs a break! Whether you follow the Sabbath or take Sunday off or don’t follow a religion that suggests you take a day of rest - it is still important to rejuvenate and recuperate. To tie all the dynamic parts of life together, I read from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8(ESV). Follow my Instagram page: lovefiercely_fightdiligently. If you genuinely need to pause, please do. Many rely on you and look to you for support... you must take care of your well being even if you feel lazy taking a pause. Bright blessings!
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This episode is for all parents, music teachers, choir directors, and supporters of the arts. Tracee Prillaman and her husband Jeff, are professional musicians, have four children, and have made community and collaboration through music a lifestyle. While DaCapo was started in Virginia, please note this organization can be located anywhere and should be everywhere! There are choirs for four age groups, VIVO is for special needs children, and INSPIRE is the newest part that integrates arts and music into the Martinsville Henry County School System. I included an audio clip from a quartet I was in with the Prillaman’s, and audio clips from the Da Capo Virginia and Da Capo Inspire Facebook page.
DaCapo Guiding Principles: D.evelop the whole person through opportunities for self-expression, discipline, creativity, and teamwork. A.chieve excellence through challenging experiences.
C.reate, build, and strengthen new and existing communities through the common language of music. A.ppreciate all types of music. P.rovide an opportunity for everyone, where all are valued as individuals. O.utfit individuals with the power to share music and impact their world.
I hope you will take the time to look up videos and more on: - DaCapo Virginia and DaCapo Inspire on Facebook - DaCapoVa on YouTube - www.dacapova.org - www.dcinspire.org
Let’s spread the word about DaCapo beyond Richmond and Martinsville VA! Love it! Learn it! Live it!
Follow my Instagram page at: lovefiercely_fightdiligently for photos and updates about the Prillaman Family and other future guests.
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This story is for everyone! In this episode I talk about my recovery journey from my back injury. Topics include: different meds, methods attempted to heal me by Navy medicine, having up to five medical appointments a week... and finally my healing through magnet therapy and Strain-counter strain. :) I had so many goals, so many dreams, and had to face the possibility for being medically discharged from the military until I learned about magnetic technologies and found further relief and healing from counterstrain. Hallelujah!
If you’re interested in buying the KenkoTouch or other magnetic therapy technologies, visit nikken.com/na/vitalize. Or feel free to email me with questions at fullyrevitalize@gmail.com
If you are interested in finding a Strain - CounterStrain certified professional near you, check out the directory portion tab on jonesinstitute.configio.com.
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Today’s civilian guest, Jennifer Weber, hails from Chicago Illinois. I met her when I was deployed where she played a pivotal role in supporting U.S. Service members at the U.S. Embassy, in several dozen units, and across multiple bases in 5 countries.
To find a USO near you or your Service member visit: USO.org/locations or download the USO Mobile App.
To learn more about the Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program which enables deployed U.S. Service Members to record, read, and send mail for their children’s bedtime stories - visit: USO.org/programs.
To learn more about Alpha, a 10-11 week Christian course answering basic questions about faith and designed to create conversation: alphausa.org
Sadie Robertson’s Episode about Alpha mentioned can be found on WHOA That’s a Good Podcast on Episode Titled: Proof That God Exists published on Feb 24, 2021.
Follow my Instagram page lovefiercely_fightdiligently for photos and news about all the guests I interview.
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Nomad1c hails from Chicago Illinois. If you like Rap, Hip Hop, Metal, and don’t mind language - you will enjoy this episode! He is an Army Veteran and currently serves in the U.S. Navy, so we talk about his interservice transfer, deployments, and military life in addition to his music. He’s authentic about hardships of life that are too often not talked about and we had a good discussion about finding a healthy coping mechanism. I played Runnin’ from his album Necropolis (2018) and Small Talk feat. Sleep Lyrical from his album Confessions (2020). Check out his albums on any platform you listen from and follow him for many upcoming releases! Facebook: Nomad1c Instagram: nomad1cmusic
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This episode shares some back story on what I did in the arts growing up, when I started being an Entrepreneur, and some of my journey to picking the Marine Corps. Most guests I interview will be in one of these categories(Artist, Entrepreneur, or Military) or have two overlap. Before I jump fully into episode after episode of interviews I wanted you to know why these three lifestyles hold meaning to me and my involvement in them. Hopefully this episode will help you understand a few of my passions and give you context for future episodes. Enjoy! And remember to Love Fiercely and Fight Diligently.
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Today’s episode is an interview with my first guest, Mia Koehne. She is a wife, mom, a touring singer/songwriter for Christ, and Advocate for Compassion International. Her soulful music reflects the painful beauty of human struggles and a passion to worship the God who saves. Her story and her energy bless the multitude!
If you would like to sponsor a child(ren) in need of support or help a village, visit www.compassion.com.
For her CDs, blog, or if you want to book her at an event visit: Miakoehne.com To attend an Aspire Women’s Event near you visit aspirewomensevents.com
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I speak about historical figures, military philosophy, and snippets of conversations from my life regarding this topic of the Sheep Dog concept and loving people so much you would do whatever it takes to protect them. For Black History Month, I researched a little about Selma Burke an American Sculptor and fell in love with her work and her resilience in the process. Stay tuned for more episodes and some exciting guest interviews coming up soon!
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Intro to my podcast. I speak briefly on the Five Love Languages and other ways to love well and why we cannot love half way. This life is brief. We must love well! Counter to that we cannot always fight people or ideas head on nor only once. Fighting properly sometimes requires a more gentle approach, yet takes persistence and diligence. Such as water changing a stone... the water doesn’t stop flowing and that rock is forever changed because the water did not crush the rock. I plan to get a doctorate as my method to impact social change in the U.S. I review the documentary A Most Beautiful Thing(2020) which is free on Amazon Prime. A true story and one of redemption of young men in West Side Chicago that might have otherwise all ended up dead, on drugs, definitely in rival gangs, and/ or in jail had they not had something like rowing bringing them together. It is on the first US African American high school rowing team and how God, their mentors and entrepreneurship classes, and brotherhood enabled them to lead successful lives, be present in raising their children, and seek restoration among groups that no one thought could connect. Inspirational film that includes visits from Olympians and athletes.
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Warm greetings! I will have a wide variety of topics but the name of my podcast will remain the theme. My podcast will include: Interviews with musicians, authors, actors, entrepreneurs, and U.S. Service Members. I will talk: Adventures. Martial Arts. Five Pillars of Health. Personality Tests. Lessons learned from life & travel. LBGTQIA+ history. Poetry. Reviews of books, artists & documentaries. Grab a drink, your yoga mat, or turn me on before you pull out of your driveway. Find my Instagram at: lovefiercely_fightdiligently. Live long and Prosper. And Remember to Love Fiercely and Fight Diligently!