Community On Purpose: Recent Episodes
Mindy Jones
Welcome to Community on Purpose, a podcast for the leader inside of you.
On this podcast, we’ll explore how women everywhere are intentionally creating community through business, giving and living.
Our conversations will uncover the power of community and the difference living in alignment can make on the world.
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Welcome to another episode of Community on Purpose, the podcast where we sit down with women who are intentionally creating community through business, giving or living. I’ve got to give a little trigger warning for today’s episode - we talk about our usual favorites here - identity, mentorship, community - but we’ve also got some trauma we cover and specifically a story, with a happy ending, but tragic just the same around kids and drowning. Our guest Raphaela Cohee shares how her identity changed with a significant tragedy and how her beliefs about herself were challenged not only by a medical diagnosis but by accepting that she was simply not in control. Married for the last decade to her husband Taylor and with two children, Raphi is a master networker, a prowling friendship maker, and an avid believer that we were not meant to do this life alone. Her stories of discovering how people can come together from a living room gift exchange to a massive gala supporting organizations specifically aimed at giving community and a leg up to women and children is both inspiring and necessary. You’ve heard me say it before, community does not happen on accident, and Raphi’s powerful story about how showing up has shown up for her, how serving others has given her purpose and direction, and why she believes that making a difference in this world starts with making a difference for just one person. Listen as Raphi shares her story with us and challenges you to share your story with others. Let’s Go!
Welcome to another episode of Community on Purpose, the podcast where we sit down with women who are intentionally creating community through business, giving or living. Today’s episode doubled as a personal therapy session with Miss Jordan Maney, the Radical Joy Coach who helps bleeding heart creative business owners learn to be advocates for themselves and their communities through the practice of rest.
Jordan has coached business owners from a variety of industries and having spent four years lovingly disrupting the wedding industry as a planner and advocate of marginalized couples, she pivoted exclusively towards rest and joy coaching with an equity lens in 2020. Our conversation was deeply personal where I asked Jordan questions about how we define rest, how we create boundaries, and how as leaders we can model this behavior for our communities.
I absolutely love Jordan’s perspective on rest being a collective action and why so many of us aren't getting any because we don’t have an individual practice or a community to lean on. Her definition of bleeding hearts as natural advocates who champion everyone but themselves really struck a cord, - the idea that many of us care for everyone else and how Jordan is helping people just like this advocate for their own needs.
This podcast episode is powerful, impactful and Jordan’s passion is evident - knowing when to listen and when to speak, sharing from her heart, building spaces where people don’t have to fit in - everyone needs some Jordan in their life. Listen in and listen up, you are going to want to pause and repeat this episode many times over.
Welcome to another episode of Community on Purpose, the podcast where we sit down with women who are intentionally creating community through business, giving or living. Today’s guest has graced stages large and small with her message of empowerment for high-achieving working moms trying to navigate the difficult worlds of both career and family, without the sacrifice of income, relationships, or health. Amy is the author of Leading Motherhood, a working parent, 2x postpartum depression and burnout survivor, and an 18-year award winning software sales leader turned transformational leadership coach. She has created the Leading Motherhood and Building Company Culture programs based on human behavior and Amy's own lived experience to empower her client's greatness in their career potential, health, and relationships. No stranger to hot button topics including burnout, imposter syndrome, anxiety and fear, Amy Looper shares her journey into helping companies create healthy communities and workplace cultures that promote thriving women and families. Amy's goal is to empower the greatest performance from leaders and employees, build up the toolbox for female entrepreneurs, and shares her message “Step Back Into Courage, Release The Fear" with us today. Listen in as we discuss what women are facing in today’s workplace and where Amy sees these topics coming up in the next few years. Let’s go!
Welcome to another episode of Community on Purpose, the podcast where we sit down with women who are intentionally creating community through business giving or living. Today I got to sit down with Tisha Marie Pelletier, chief experience officer of Tisha Marie Enterprises, who jumped on the entrepreneurial roller coaster in 2004 and has since founded Property with Personality, a personal brand builder, Social Connect Phoenix starting as an anti-networking networking event and is an international business mentor, author and a mom of two. Dubbed The Authentic Girl with a touch of badass by her peers, Tisha Marie brings her infectious energy through storytelling and powerful inspirational tips on and offline. Listen in today as she shares the one thing someone said to her that might just have changed the trajectory of her professional career so many years ago, and the moment that she had to be in two places at once and realized something needed to change. Tisha walks us through her favorite tips for avoiding imposter syndrome, building an authentic life with clarity and attainable goals, and why seeking accountability in community and coaching is top of mind for her in 2023. From brand building to moming. Tisha is an inspiration, a firecracker and brings her faith, health and family to the forefront of every conversation.
Welcome to another episode of Community on Purpose, the podcast where we sit down with women who are intentionally creating community through business, giving or living. Today I had the opportunity to sit down with Michelle Jones, dynamic trauma educator, speaker and coach, with Integrate Trauma and Director of the Mind Well Collective. With a background in pediatric nursing, community advocacy and leadership, Michelle brings curiosity and a mindful approach to trauma healing and wellness. She is passionate about helping people reconnect to themselves, tune in to their bodies and intuition and create a life that resonates for them. Listen in as Michelle shares how her experience shows up in the work that she does and the collective that she created for wellness professionals to provide community education events locally and connect people to resources for wellness and well-being. Michelle believes that we deeply need each other and while many people feel like they need to carry their burdens alone, she has come to recognize that it is not a failing but a triumph when we increase support and reach out to others. Michelle shares her feelings on shame and hope and how trusting your intuition and and asking for help can impact our own capacity for opening up and supporting others. Coming from a place of collaboration rather than competition, Michelle discusses her peaks and pits of leading, learning and loving. Join us in a conversation together.
Welcome to another episode of Community on Purpose, the podcast where we sit down with women who are intentionally creating community through business, giving or living. Mommas listen up because I’ve got a jam packed episode for you. Today I had the chance to sit down with Amy McConnell, Owner and Chief Curaytor of East Valley Moms a hyperlocal, digital media platform for connecting local parents with local resources and storytelling to inspire a more connected, joyful parenting journey across Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Apache Junction and Queen Creek in Arizona. With a passion for helping other moms feel connected and supported through the often challenging and confusing journey of motherhood, Amy has built a thriving organization based on helping others feel seen and heard in a very noisy world. After 10+ years in the corporate PR world, the birth of Amy’s son brought about the need for a new community, one that she knew she was uniquely positioned to create. With compassion and integrity, Amy has built a community from the inside out focusing on culture, communication, and brand clarity. I could say so much more about this gal, she is so full of personality and passion - but let’s dig right in!
Welcome to another episode of Community on Purpose, the podcast where we sit down with women who are intentionally creating community through business, giving or living. I am going to start this episode with a trigger warning which we’ll mention a few times throughout the podcast. If you are in a place where conversations about sexual assault, breast cancer, or trafficking are more harmful than healing - you might want to skip over this one or at least be aware of your feelings going into it. Our guest today is Amanda Schneider, Executive Director of Amplify Voices, a nonprofit organization serving individuals from marginalized communities who want to use their voice as an instrument of change. After participating in Amplify's first program: Triumph Over Trafficking and Sexual Abuse where she brought her own story to the voice, Amanda brought her varied background of corporate, public education, training and entrepreneurship to her current role at the organization and her passion for serving others to the women they serve. As a momma to three boys, Amanda shares how she navigated her own traumatic experiences through the help of Amplify’s programming and why she is so committed to giving others a voice. With the upcoming release of their documentary, titled The Journey, Amanda hopes to raise awards for what the organization does to support their community and why she believes so strongly in the power of a safe community. Listen in as we explore topics of belonging, the fundamental need to be seen and heard and why finding your passion and getting involved is so very important for your growth. Join Amanda and I in our conversation right now.
Today I got to sit down with Elaine Kessler a graduate of the Master’s in Creative Enterprise and Cultural Leadership Program at Arizona State University. She owns and operates Elaine Kessler Photography, a portrait and commercial studio based in Gilbert, AZ. Elaine also produces interactive art exhibits and is faculty for classes in the arts and in business for both graduate and undergraduate students. Today we talked about the community impact on cultural identity, the importance of support and context on a mental health journey, and even how community changes in terms of parenting, parenting choices, and the collaborative nature of parenting with partners. Listen in as Elaine shares her vision of connectedness, the importance of ambiguity and exploration as we identify our values and challenge our beliefs and what’s on her heart to create for women of color, business owners, and a community that she identifies with today. Elaine is passionate about exploring the art and intersectionality of identity and entrepreneurship and we discuss where community fits in and how art itself provides the safe space for building empathy and ultimately trust for sharing. I’m intrigued by Elaine’s life in the hyphen and her challenge of curiosity for curiosity’s sake - listen in as we dive into both in today’s conversation with Elaine.
Have you ever had something really amazing or really crappy happen to you and no one to tell? That’s exactly how our guest, entrepreneur and community builder Kayla Izard kicked off the movement she is building with her husband, Andy. Founder and CEO of of The Raft Project, Kayla is on a mission to make genuine support normal and expected. A self proclaimed best friend, Kayla is creating a safe place where peers can connect deeply, be there for each other and be real. As she says, “fake it till you make it, is so last year”. Today we have the chance to explore how her homeschool background set her up for a career in communications, brand strategy, and nonprofit development and how her passion for people, animals and our planet show up in her work. Listen in as this working momma of a thriving little two year old takes us through her thoughts on social capital and breakdown and how the intersection of our work and our passion requires vulnerability and emotional support. Be the first to get a copy of their new book and learn more about the Raft Project by visiting https://www.theraftproject.com/ or follow them on IG @theraftproject. Like what you heard on today’s podcast and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Today I sat down with Guild Mortgage District Manager, Shayla Gifford, who describes herself as highly driven and laid back at the same time - the perfect starting place for our conversation on clarity and alignment. Shayla talks about the importance of constantly challenging her belief system and how motherhood has been one of the most difficult transitions she’s experienced. From goal setting to time blocking, systems and tools for evaluating progress in all areas of our lives and the value of journaling and stepping away from others when what you really need is a little me time - everything is on the table in today’s conversation. If you’ve ever been afraid to dream bigger, to put it on paper, and to really make lasting sustainable change in your life - this is the episode for you. Listen in and Shayla shares from the heart what she has learned and how she leads and why building community is all part of the swagger. Like what you heard on today’s podcast and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Welcome to another episode of Community on Purpose, the podcast where we sit down with women who are intentionally creating community through business, giving or living. Today I had the opportunity to sit down with powerhouse Whitney Abraham, owner of Whitney Abraham & Co AND Reel Social Agent who is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, coach, and podcast host. Named the Confidence Coach to watch by Yahoo Finance, Whitney is committed to changing the landscape for women in business to be a more equitable, more flexible one. Whitney has been the producer of the Capture your Confidence Podcast for 2 years, is the creator and co-host of the annual women's leadership conference, The STATE OF WOMEN - and is the founder of Magnetize, and co-founder of Reel Social Agent, the Done-With-You marketing firm for Real Estate Professionals. Listen in as we explore how community has played a role in coaching women to live their biggest boldest lives, the alignment and tethering that can come with connection, the massive role that confidence plays in execution, and the challenges that show up around competition in community. Today’s episode is going to be on repeat in my car for awhile, let’s dive in.
Founder of Mother & Founder Co and host of the Messy Middle podcast, Jen Burwell, joins us to talk about what healing from within can look like on the journey to self discovery and acceptance. As a mother of three and a leader inspired to help other women show up from a place of balance and authentic strength, Jen works with leaders in the small to mid-sized space to create sustainable and impactful strategic plans with the whole self in mind. Jen shares how she felt a calling to support entrepreneurs who almost weren’t - women who stayed out of the entrepreneurial path because they thought it couldn’t work for them or their families. Through her strategic planning process, she helps women visualize their goals and create a strategy that will help them reach them in both their business AND family sphere - in a more sustainable way. An Arizona native with a challenging childhood, Jen became a trauma integration practitioner and a student of human behavior as a complement to her strategy work and a means to personal exploration and healing. A strong believer in the power and magic of community, Jen shares her thoughts on creating boundaries, seeking clarity in who you are and where you are headed, the need to do the sometimes painful interwork, and practicing presence. Recently challenged with a mental illness in her family, Jen opens up about how her work showed up for her when she need it most and shares a bit about her journey in navigating mental health issues with her spouse in real time. An inspirational leader in the space, listen in as Jen shares her words of advice for women navigating change, seeking collaboration and community, and living a life of purpose and alignment.
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The conversations around career and family, balance versus integration, and the myriad of paths that women follow to find alignment and joy are some of the most intriguing as there truly is no one size fits all. For Gilbert native Hilary Andes life showed up for her in a way that motivated her to prioritize her family’s needs while recognizing her own desire for fulfillment. As a full time real estate professional, Andes discovered her love for helping others maximize their time, address the mindset shifts needed to operate within their strength zone, and call for a renewed commitment to making genuine connections. Listen in as we talk about confidence, imposter syndrome and the steps to achieve your big goals in this week’s episode and be sure to follow https://www.instagram.com/hilaryandes/ for more information on her coaching programs for mom-preneurs! Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
With the advent of social media, print media often gets overlooked as one of the most effective ways to reach new home owners. We all know that moving can be difficult especially if it includes a relocation with families, and our next guest is committed to bringing print to their doorsteps in the hopes that she can help them find the community they need to thrive. Kristin Altieri, owner and publisher of N2 Publishings’s BeLocal Gilbert magazine, understands the need for building community especially for moms who are moving through life stages with their children. Relocating herself first from the mid-west and then to Arizona from Nevada, this seasoned magazine owner loves building connections with local businesses, schools and resource centers to provide a unique experience for families in her target market that is customized for them. Kristen believes strongly that we’re all striving for connections and while its human nature to want to be connected, it can be difficult when you are in a new town or in a new phase of your life. Listen in as Kristen shares her challenges as a mom trying to define herself and find her place as her kids get older and the gap that she sees her magazine fill as others try to navigate something similar. Kristen shares her own story of feeling lost and how key connections in her life inspired her to help others. Kristen is pro-local business, pro-Chamber, and an advocate for organizations trying to be seen in a noisy world, don’t miss her tips for finding community and where she believes we all have to give ourselves grace for being works in progress. For the latest in community focused publishing, visit https://www.belocalpub.com/locations/gilbert-belocal-4c47/. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
When we talk about measuring what matters, many will neglect metrics like health and wellbeing in favor of productivity and profitability. Our guest this week doesn’t believe it has to be an OR conversation but rather an AND conversation as she regularly works with organizations to create healthy employees who in turn create a more empowered and productive work force. Jane Cebrynski, contract Chief Wellbeing Officer doubles as a yogi Life Coach who uses the language of sports to train high achieving individuals to become champions for what matters most to them. She is a firm believer that her path from disengaged employee to inspired mentor grew out of a need for greater alignment, making friends with “deserve” and believing that we all matter and pushing herself and now others to get out of the comfort zone and into the growth zone. Listen as Jane shares her story of life transitions as a mom, wife, and career professional seeking to redesign her life in three dimensions. As a certified yoga instruction, Jane brings her commitment to mental and physical well being to the mat where she guides others in being true to themselves and showing up in an authentic manner that is accepting of our differences. Jane believes there is no wrong way to do life and has chosen to give back to Positive Pathways for Youth, a nonprofit organization supporting at risk youth, as a mentor. Don’t miss Jane’s suggestions for podcasts to catch and learn more about her coaching program at www.lifetrainingacademy.com.
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There are people in the world who carry such an energy into a room with them that if there was absolutely no light at all, everything would be glowing with their entrance. Our next guest can only be described as a literal light in this world, a woman who has given of herself to others, worked hard and is clearly passionate about being a role model for her family, community, and employees. The most incredible part about Mrs. Gayle Schmidt, owner of the only Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise in the Phoenix Area, is that she is so incredibly humble and wouldn’t have guessed for a moment that she was doing anything other than the right thing, what people should do, how people should act, and showing up that way consistently. Gayle shares the story of her marriage to college sweetheart Dr. Bill Schmidt after both graduating from dental school and going into practice together for 30 years where creating a consumer experience was much needed but not commonly explored. From Dr. Schmidt’s No Cavities Club, to spa treatments while in the chair, the Schmidt’s community practice was built on caring for their clients like they would their own family and backing up that sentiment with activities, events, and a consumer focused model. After selling their practice and moving back to the West Coast, Gayle and her husband opened the franchise in Arizona and transferred their love of people to a new industry. A strong believer that employers should train their staff so they can leave but treat them so well they don’t want to, Gayle has consistently won awards for creating a company culture that is empowering and rewarding. Built on the pillars of having fun and doing the right thing, Gayle believes that the key to happiness is to love without expectation, serve without wanting recognition, and caring even when others don’t . Listen in to an endless number of takeaways from this beautiful soul as she shares the true meaning of community with our listeners.
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CEO of Health Transformations by Hilary, Hilary Rank joins the Community on Purpose family to talk about how her struggle to “do it all” and the health complications that followed leaving her feeling tired, full of brain fog, and irritable. Listen in as she identifies some of the most common signs of burn out, of chronic stress, and of hormone imbalance and how her revive formula was specifically created for women over 40. We dig deep into what life was like when she was being applauded for her work successes and how that impacted how she felt as a wife and mom. Her journey through the medical system and her refusal to accept “you are fine” as an answer to how she was feeling, provides the back drop to how she built a company based on experience and perseverance. Her perspective on entrepreneurship, what women are often picking up on in the disconnect between hustle culture and health, and how community plays such an impactful role in our connectedness and our self worth is inspiring.
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Saddle up, because this is one episode that is going to keep you laughing and have you returning back for more from our guest Nicole Lance, owner and CEO of Lance Strategies. A native of Arizona, Nicole is a simultaneous grandma and toddler mom who just finished writing her first book and has a long history of helping others through laughter, vulnerability, and helping her clients find the courage and clarity to live life on their terms. After years in the public and nonprofit sectors, Nicole now spends her time facilitating, speaking, training and coaching women who are sick of feeling like they are spending all of their time and energy on everyone else. Nicole’s personality is magnetic and her passion for helping unpack the hard parts of life in terms that we can all digest is irresistible. Listen in as Nicole shares her thoughts on the “stop shoulding yourself” philosophy, her definition of community and some of the ones she is really advocating for right now, and where her work in women’s leadership development and empowerment stems from. You are not going to want to miss this episode and if you are local, you can see her live at our Women in Leadership Breakfast - tickets on sale here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-leadership-breakfast-tickets-353022990267?fbclid=IwAR20y02appeP6kARSUchhmhhThJ0mvemOco_nKZfjx80VvEVxGGyHF4ViwU
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We continue our series on the women at the Amy Jones Group with this spotlight on Arisandi Pollard, our transaction coordinator, Realtor, and Jesus loving momma. Deeply rooted in her faith, Ari talks about her passion for kids in the classroom and the relationships she built with each of her students, their parents and their extended families as a teacher. Listen in as Ari shares the importance of mentorship through the eyes of a little girl who had teachers believe in her ability to learn a new language, acclimate to a new country, and be a leader in her very own special way. Sit back as Ari explores how her own experiences guided the way that she showed up for others, her passion for helping those that need a hand up, and how she is raising her son in a different career path than she originally envisioned. Grounded in her faith and belief that we are not in charge, Ari shares a vulnerable time in her relationship with G-d and her marriage with the loss of her daughter 8 weeks into her second pregnancy. Never one to shy away from being authentic, raw, and deeply personal, Ari shares her passion for helping others feel their feelings, but not drown in them.
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Public service requires heart, soul, grit and your family to be on board with being in the spotlight…for every decision that you make. Councilmember Yung Koprowski is no stranger to paving a path for herself, her family, her business and her community as the founder and Principal of Y2K Engineering. As a civil engineer, Koprowski has built her own firm based on the belief that we can do life differently, that we can be parents and hard workers, that we can challenge the status quo and deliver a level of service that is above what our industry typically delivers, and that we can do all of that by keeping our family at the center of what we do. Listen in as Koprowski reflects on her conversation with her father about what options lay ahead of her, how a global pandemic catapulted her success and influenced her choice to continue down a public service path, and her belief on how we raise conscious children who understand the importance of being a servant leader. Koprowski shares her thoughts on the role community has played in her past, how it guides her today and what’s still ahead for her in the future.
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Pregnant momma and real estate powerhouse, Mackenzie Miller owner of Meridian Boise Real Estate, joins us with her operations staff to talk about what its like building a community within her real estate brand and exploring the idea of expanding that culture into the community around them. Known for providing exceptional client care and having really big hearts Mackenzie and her team strive to give clients a one of a kind experience while ensuring their clients know just how important the community is to them personally AND professionally. Leading an all female real estate team, its important to Mackenzie that her agents achieve their financial success while also feeling really good about their roles as mothers and wives. Sharing a bit about the evolution that has changed the women on her team after having kids and how that has impacted what they focus on fostering in their current roster, MacKenzie opens up about what she sees coming up next for her team. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Elected as the Mayor of Gilbert, Arizona in 2021, Mayor Peterson previously served more than 5 years on the Town Council, after being elected to 2 consecutive terms from January 2015 to March 31, 2020 when she resigned to run for Mayor. Mayor Peterson served as Vice Mayor in 2018 and prior to running for Town Council, served on the Gilbert Planning Commission for over 14 years as well as was the Zoning Hearing Officer and sat on many Gilbert steering committees and stakeholder groups. Born in Massachusetts, Mayor Peterson resides in Gilbert where you’ll regularly see her popping up at local fundraisers with her husband and 4 pets from local rescues. Mayor Peterson shares her perspective on community building and outreach and reflects on the volunteering she did when she relocated with her husband and daughter to help her get involved and stay connected to her local community. With a love for solution oriented involvement, Mayor Peterson shares the challenges she’s had running for mayor and during her first year of being mayor and credit her husband to helping her stay committed to being a whole person. A massive supporter of all things community, listen to Mayor Peterson as she shares her personal stories of giving, living, serving, and breathing in this episode. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Coming from a long line of servant leaders, Kelly Geisler founder of Cultivate Goodness, shares a bit about her upbringing as a foster sibling to 125 foster children. A young mother who had a dream of opening a foster home herself, Kelly followed in the footsteps of her parents by opening up her home to children in need, fostering children with special needs since 1994 and is the proud mother of 11 children today. Her experiences helped her develop a deep level of empathy for those with challenges, and she found Cultivate Goodness in 2019 in the hopes of inspiring others to serve. Focused on supporting veterans, homeless families, victims of domestic violence, seniors, underprivileged & foster children, police officers, firefighters, cancer patients and anyone that could use an extra hand - Cultivate Goodness makes giving back easy and accessible for anyone. Starting immediately prior to COVID, the organization is just now getting back into supporting in-person projects but pivoted quickly during the pandemic to create opportunities to give virtually. Sharing her own story of how volunteering and serving others supported her through one of the darkest times in her life, Kelly has been intentionally creating community by offering space for those who want to give back and thriving as a family and community partner through service to others. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Limitless energy and light follows our next guest, Quianna Marie, as she forges a world based on dreaming big and helping others realize their full potential. Wedding photographer turned lifestyle photographer and content generator, this incredible power house is obsessed with helping others live their biggest and best versions of themselves by leading with a passion for bringing new friends together, celebrating wins of all sizes and truly encouraging community for creatives rooted in faith over fear. Sharing where she’s come from and where she’s headed, Quianna Marie inspires business owners and dreamers to step into their purpose and make solid connections. Her favorite saying is just SHOW UP and if you don’t have a seat at the table, invite your friends over to your house. An accessible leader with a beautiful heart, Quianna inspires you to look with in and then do the damn thing! Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
In this don’t miss episode, Stacie Baird Chief People Officer for Community Medical Services talks about the evolution of the human experience in the workplace, specifically the changes to individual and family’s lives over the last two years. Diving into issues including burnout, emotional exhaustion, and languishing Stacie shares the challenges she sees many employees and employers facing as they combat the return to “normal” with less resources and more complicated choices of how to spend their time. An expert in leadership, human resources design and implementation, and motivation to optimize Stacie discusses what it was like being an executive and a mom during a global pandemic, her first job in human resources and the impact that has had on her career, and the lessons she’s learned through high growth success that have all led her to where she is today. Founder of the Optimized AF podcast and newly launched HR to HX podcast, Stacie is a wealth of knowledge, a breath of fresh air, and an inspirational speaker with an incredible story to tell. Listen in as Stacie shares her tips for navigating the world, improving the human experience and showing up for yourself and others. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Lindsay Moellenberndt is the Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer at Fennemore, an NLJ250 law firm that helps businesses thrive and is the founder of A-Z Biz Link, an organization that inspires and empowers company leaders to continuously improve operations by challenging the status quo. Deeply passionate about helping businesses and individual leaders build their brands and unlock their full potential, Lindsay is so inspiring to listen to as she shares her best tips for getting and staying connected which she does through supporting leadership and nonprofit organizations, helping others while preserving your personal boundaries, and navigating the challenges of being busy and wanting to live a really full life. In addition to her role as Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer for Fennemore, she also leads Fennemore's Elevate monthly coaching platform that helps attorneys with developing their unique selling propositions, business plans, individual social media strategy, creating personal marketing calendars, and more. Lindsay is a woman who wears many fashionable hats – community connector, speaker, podcast host, coach, event producer, book publisher, team builder, culture creator, strategist and philanthropist – and is the epitome of the phrase, “if you want to get something done, give it to a busy person.” This born connector views her career as a lifestyle and strives to support others whenever possible. Listen in for incredible takeaways whether you are starting a business, changing careers or just looking to leave your mark on the world. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Estate planning and business law attorney Heather Parker shares her journey as a mother, wife and business owner of the Parker Law Office in Mesa, Arizona. Married to her high school sweetheart and parents to an almost 20 year old daughter, Heather’s personal experiences in estate planning drove home the importance of this particular field of law and she has remained committed to helping families put a plan in place to care for their loved ones during a time when they might not be otherwise able to do so themselves. Heather shares stories of navigating life pre and post baby, entering back into the work force as a mom and gaining clarity around how she wanted her business to look and feel and who she wanted to be in business with. Setting up a practice that not only provides the level of care and support that Heather wants for her clients as well as the opportunities to provide education and to give back to the community she lives, works and plays in adds the color to her story that illustrates how community is created intentionally. Listen in as Heather shares the challenges and the wins with our listeners along the way!
Episode21: Christine Appleton
Self proclaimed cancer thriver, mompreneur, and rockstar POUND professional, Christine Appleton shares her intimate journey as a mother and wife navigating complex health issues from the perspective of a daughter who lost a parent to cancer and as someone battling stage IV metastatic cancer herself. In the health and wellness space for nearly two decades, Christine believes we are all our best advocates and the choices we make around food, exercise and mental wholeness can truly impact our lives and the lives of others through teaching and education. Christine’s motto of “Be Awesome Live Fit” encompasses her belief that we can do hard things, you just have to be willing to choose your hard. As a mother to two teenagers (and a rescue dog), Christine partnered with a US based company and recently helped launch a new community based brand with her daughter and is helping others with the mission of living with the Permission Granted to BE YOU. Listen to Christine’s inspiring story as she recalls memories, invokes laughter, and encourages our listeners to live a life of purpose.
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Episode20: Christina Kelley CEO and founder of Your Best Days Consulting firm, Christina Kelley joins our studio with a passion for helping female entrepreneurs achieve their goals while leading themselves and others with love. After traveling the world in corporate marketing positions, Christina suffered from the burn out of poor boundaries and a society full of work ethic validation. Focused on creating positive habits and building a business that was in alignment with her true values and beliefs on sustainable success, Christina launched her firm and has since helped others redefine their own success metrics. Featured in Thrive Global, Brainz Magazine, and Medium, Christina reminds our listeners that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, explores the idea that everything happens at the time its supposed to even the events that seem like failures or missed opportunities, and shares her commitment to aligned mentorship and the value that investing in it can have on your journey. A dynamic and engaging speaker, Christina is the founder of the POW Method and the POW Masterclass which you can find for free today at yourbestdays.com.
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Episode19: Isa Elcock Valley Realtor, momma, and fitness enthusiast Isa Elcock joins us on this episode of Community on Purpose to talk about the highs and lows of being a full time working parent. Even in a healthy co-parenting relationship with her husband and lender partner Kevan Elcock, Isa pulls the sheets back and says what many of us needed to hear - its just not easy. Listen to Isa talk about the challenges she’s overcome as a young parent who was questioned about her ability to finish college pregnant, her ability to provide for her family on commission alone and the strength she has found in believing in herself. Isa shares lessons of grace, gratitude, and grit with our audience as she explores many of the family dynamics that women are called to address whether they work in or out of the home, have children or are trying to have children, single mommas and married mommas - this episode is for you. Learn some of Isa’s best strategies for work life balance, scheduling me time, and listening to your intuition when you think something might be off. Isa has and continues to be an invaluable resource for her team, a shining light in her community and an advocate for growth.
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Free spirited and fun loving are just a few of the words I would use to describe Denise McCreery, co-owner of D’Vine Gourmet in Chandler and community building powerhouse. The true definition of living in alignment, Denise shares her story of living with purpose and bringing her kids along for the uncensored view of hard work and entrepreneurship in only a way that this joyful woman can. Through her story telling, listeners learn valuable lessons about doing the right thing, helping others, opening our homes and hearts to those in need and getting involved where you are called to serve. Denise shares the challenges of balancing home and work and deciding when is the right time to pull back from certain commitments versus when its time to put the pedal to the metal. A true servant leader, Denise McCreery believes that rising tides lifts all boats and through her commitment to shopping and supporting local, volunteering time and money to hyperlocal organizations, and being an advocate for those with a muted voice - she has made a lasting impact on her community that many of us can only hope to emulate. Denise’s interview is fun and light hearted while being vulnerable and magical - you won’t want to miss her story. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Born and raised on a dairy farm in Wisconsin creative thought leader Sarah Fasching is the founder of Fasching Home Industries, a multidisciplinary collective of businesses supporting the home and business owner through inspections, health, and administrative resources. After her 18 year marriage came to an end, Sarah rebuilt herself, her confidence and strengthened her relationships with her kids while relocating her life and ultimately her business to Arizona. With a new relationship fueling her and COVID challenging her emotional and financial gains, Sarah turned to her faith and her professional skills to guide her entrepreneurial shift. Sarah is a huge proponent of daily affirmations, surrounding yourself with positive energy and positive people that are like minded, strong, and care for others. Sarah’s commitment to moving forward in spite of the challenges before her is an inspirational message for those moving to a new state, coming out of a long term relationship, starting a business during a global pandemic and for any hard working mother just trying to do the right thing. Listen in as Sarah shares how she continues to find her stride and why daily reflection is so powerful.
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Marketing Director for the Amy Jones Group and fitness loving momma, Tanya Lewellen, joins us for our first episode in a series highlighting the women who make up the Amy Jones Group Real Estate Team. Having been with the team for more than three years, Tanya has been instrumental in the design of our marketing, the implementation of our social media strategy and community brand building, and has transformed our ability to bring people together. Her unique talents positioned her to launch the Community on Purpose mission long before the nonprofit was approved creating a community ready to activate a shared vision. Tanya is the mother to two kiddos and shares her journey through motherhood with her first and second, what its like to build your business in a new city, and how you find the time to put your oxygen mask on before anyone else’s. Tanya shares her struggles with finding her rhythm and explores how fitness and outdoor activities continue to be grounding for her and her busy lifestyle. Listen in as we explore what its like working in a carefully curated community of women, Tanya’s tips for creating community wherever you find yourself on your journey, and doing motherhood YOUR way. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
With a passion for education and helping women improve their ability to provide for their families, Dr. Maria Hesse serves as a Professor of Practice in the higher education program at Arizona State University and started a non-profit organization called Positive Paths which serves East Valley women who have faced daunting challenges through scholarship, mentoring and professional development programs. With more than 45 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors, Dr. Hesse explores the topics of identifying community needs, building consensus and creating community around positive social change. In collaboration with other influential female leaders in our community, Dr. Hesse has championed the need for women mentors and sponsors while advocating for access to education and improving educational outcomes for women. Listen as Dr. Hesse passionately shares her commitment to the women of our community, expresses her desire for continued focus and effort on women’s advancement opportunities, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
One of the hardest hit populations during the global pandemic was our senior population who experienced isolation from the community around them out of fear of transmission, reduced activities in senior centers and active adult communities leaving a void in the social culture that many relied on, and for many - a lack of computer knowledge or access which created a lifeline during the loneliest times for those who were able to leverage its availability. Sheryl Keeme is the Executive Director of Neighbors Who Care, a nonprofit organization that delivers services and meals to homebound, vulnerable seniors in the Sun Lakes, Arizona community as well as delivery resources that serve the aging community. Sheryl has a long history of serving in the nonprofit sector both as an employee and a volunteer and shares her journey with the organization and as a writer and editor helping others tell their story. An advocate of grassroots change. Sheryl believes in the power of community engagement and giving people an opportunity to give back. Listen as Sheryl gives her best tips for making an impact on your community!
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Episode13: Amber Kovarik Traumatic life events are often the catalyst for real social change and the stories of women emerging from them, in spite of them, and because of them are inspirational, impactful, and life giving. Amber Kovarik, Senior Loan Officer at Guild Mortgage experienced the tragic loss of her sister, Shannon, at just 32 years of age from from an aggressive form of cancer. Leveraging what she has learned as a mom and wife, in the corporate world and her decades of leadership experience, Amber made the decision to use her sister’s passing as a catalyst to make a difference in other people’s lives and found herself well positioned through the relationships she had intentionally built and the community she had passionately created to bring Shannon’s Giving to life in 2018. Serving more than 200 families in 2021, Shannon’s Giving provides Thanksgiving meals to families who are impacted by cancer and through her work both personally and professionally, Amber’s journey is proof that what may seem like a small act of kindness to you can make a massive impact on the world. Listen as Amber shares her story, the lessons she’s learned and how she’s helping others realize their goals. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Growing up as a military dependent, Councilwoman Kathy Tilque is no stranger to being on the move. With a brave 30+ year career in Chamber of Commerce and associated businesses, Kathy has created community wherever she’s gone and we’re lucky that she’s landed right here in Gilbert, Arizona. Founder of Gilbert Leadership, Positive Paths, the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance, and liaison for the newly formed Community Engagement Task Force, Kathy is willing to stand up where others aren’t and lead by example. As a self proclaimed former shy kid, Kathy has developed confidence through her experience of leading others and has found her home through community building, mentorship, and advocacy. Listen in as Kathy shares her perspective on community, the importance of civil discourse and being kind, and the need for leaders who are willing to lead from the front and back. To connect with and build community with Councilwoman Tilque, connect with her on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kathy.youngtilque. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at http://www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Born and raised in the Valley, Nikki Schaal with Farm Bureau Financial Services joins us to talk about the choices that we can make in our life that will truly impact the direction we take with our career, our family development, and our community. Raised by a single dad, Nikki recalls understanding at a very early age that if she was going to be successful, she was going to have to show up for herself and make the choice to succeed in spite of her circumstances. With a genuine passion and interest for helping people, Nikki ensures that her staff is trained to help others at the deepest level and spends her free time building a community brand that ensures her name is synonymous with giving back locally. Combined with her evident work ethic, Nikki believes that getting involved and making a positive impact on your community can be truly life changing and invites others to reach out if they aren’t sure where to get started. To connect with and build community with Nikki, check out her bio at www.nikkischaal.com http://www.nikkischaal.com/ to learn more about her.
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Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs, Dr. Garvin started her professional career in the property management industry and after experiencing health trauma in both her immediate and extended family, took a risk and left the option of taking over the family business behind in lieu of a fulfilling career in naturopathic medicine. Listen in as Dr. Maggie Garvin shares her journey of health and wellness through the lens of a mom, wife, and friend and the influential people in her life who helped her start her practice, On Being Well, focused on treating chronic ailments as a naturopathic physician. Known for specializing in gastrointestinal concerns, mental health, and mold exposure - Dr. Garvin talks about the challenges facing her clients and her industry in today’s world and where she sees the need for better integration in the health system. Relying on the support of her family and her ability to see the good in people, Dr. Garvin talks about the importance of wellness in a community. To connect with and build community with Dr. Maggie Garvin, visit onbeingwell.com http://onbeingwell.com
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Building repeatable habits and setting attainable goals are just two of the tips that our guest shares as she walks us through her journey from the medical industry to the self help print world. Chief Happiness Officer at Habit Nest, Lindsay McDermott walks us through how a side gig for a small journaling and self help company turned into a full time career that leverages her creative passion, her infectious energy, and her deep belief that we can be the change we want to see. A former foster mom turned adoptive mom, Lindsay weaves in the lessons she has learned creating a multi-cultural family and how she has carried those AHAs over into the workplace to ensure more representation in her journals. Honest about her struggles with mental health and suicide, Lindsey shares how community has impacted her family and her commitment to creating a safe place for others. To connect with and build community with Lindsay, check out her bio at https://habitnest.com/pages/about-lindsay-mcdermott to learn more about this incredible momma. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Connecting mind, body and soul is a journey that our next guest has been on for herself while also making a career choice that allowed her to share her gift with others. Allyson Greek is a Health Success Coach and creator of Ideally You with Allyson, an integrative coaching program for driven professional women who are looking to pursue goals in a healthier, more fulfilling way. After a successful career in corporate HR, Allyson found herself struggling to overcome chronic exhaustion and burnout and noticed other women making similar sacrifices of their personal wellbeing in the name of their career. Believing that there is a more centered approach to success, Allyson launched her coaching career in the hopes that she could help support successful women in their quest to do more without sacrificing their personal health or reaching burnout. A strong believer that when doubt shows up we have to remind ourselves that it is okay to make mistakes, you have to do what’s right for you, just trust the process, and find a community of others who are on the journey you are on or the one you want to be on. Listen in as Allyson shares her journey from corporate to entrepreneur using her skills to build a community she needs and who needs her along the way. To connect with and build community with Allyson, visit www.allysongreek.com to see her newest coaching and community offerings. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Active in her local Chamber of Commerce and organizations like the House of Refuge, Leanna DeBellevue owner of DeBellevue Global Marketing Agency splits her time between working and serving her community and running her family. Open about her struggles with body image and imposter syndrome, Leanna discusses innovative thought, knowing when enough is enough, and dealing with the overwhelm that comes with living a big life. A big believer that community building starts within, Leanna talks about the strength of her marriage and how support systems can carry you through your most difficult challenges by helping you see that others have overcome and you will too. Passionate about matching experienced business women with those looking to start their career, Leanna is committed to creating opportunities for high school and college age women while financially supporting programs that coach, mentor and train small and local business owners into success. To connect with and build community with Leanna, visit https://debellevueglobal.com/ for all your reputation management, social media, and branding services! Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Authentic, vulnerable and gritty are just a few of the ways I would describe Tanya Wilson, owner of several local businesses included Priority Pumping (a septic and wastewater service company), Junk-Rite (a female operated junk removal company), Ladies Kickin’ Ass (an educational community and podcast for women who work in or support the home service industry), and a newly formed bath and skin care line called Sudzli she is creating with her daughter. No stranger to hard work, Tanya is a self described “hard workin’ momma” who in her darkest moments created the community she needed to lean on. With a passion for helping other women overcome their fears of failure and gain the confidence needed to achieve their goals, listen in as Tanya openly discusses her journey from single mom to blended family of 7, entrepreneur to four-time business owner, and why she believes that if you follow your passion, you’ll never have a hard time attracting amazing people. To connect with and build community with Tanya, visit https://www.ladieskickinass.com/ to see her newest coaching and community offerings. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Finding like-minded women who are in the same stage of life can be difficult, especially if you have moved to a new city, transitioned out of a marriage or changed career paths. Kristel Patton, Attorney and Counselor at Law at Empowered Legacy Planning, shares how she relocated from a town with one blinking four-way stoplight to the bustling valley, choosing the East Valley for its small town feel. Her career has led her to serve others through estate planning where she thrives on building relationships with her clients and helping families with the communication and documentation tools needed to design and execute reliable asset management. Listen in as Kristel shares the value community organizations like Rotary have for women who find themself in a new city or stage of life, the Girl Scouts organization have for teaching leadership, goal-setting, giving back and grit, and how she’s leveraging her professional skills in a new way in partnership with the Chandler Education Foundation, all while being a mompreneur to two kiddos and running a law firm. To connect with and build community with Kristel, visit https://legacylawaz.com/. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Getting to the heart of my passion for work means deep diving into the non profit space. Join us as we chat with the Kayla Kolar, President and CEO of House of Refuge, an organization serving community members who come to the facility as homeless families who need a hand up and not just a hand out. After 30 years in the non-profit sector, Kayla has led a variety of different nonprofit organizations through restructuring, rebranding, and multi-million dollar capital campaigns, all while raising her three boys Alex, Matthew, and David. Listen in as she shares her definition of community, the importance of it for the families she serves today and the organizations she has served in the past and her guidance for those looking to get involved in the nonprofit sector. A wealth of knowledge about the community she serves, Kayla is an inspiration and a true servant leader. Today’s conversation will inspire you to delve deep into your passion and leverage your time, talents, or treasures to make an impact. To connect with and build community with Kayla, follow @houseofrefuge or visit www.houseofrefuge.org for more ways to give back. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Building community looks a little different in every sector but listen in as we chat with Kristen Cantrell about her work in the real estate sector and in the creation and evolution of national podcast Moms in Real Estate & annual real estate conference, Flourish. Kristen is the lead of a 300 agent nationwide group called Connect & Cultivate and is passionate about showing up and providing a culture and community for agents to thrive! She is always creating connection opportunities for people in the real estate industry and having fun doing it! Kristen believes that two is better than one, she believes that who you surround yourself with matters, and she believes that you level up when you are around people that motivate, encourage and push you to think bigger and be bigger. Listen in as Kristen talks about the importance of authenticity, the power of surrounding yourself with people who push you to think bigger, and the impact that just one conversation, one connection can make. To connect with and build community with Kristen, follow her on IG @heykristencantrell or follow Moms in Real Estate @momsinrealestate. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Kicking off season one of Community on Purpose with a stellar line up of amazing women including this episode’s Carla Reeves, a mental fitness coach and owner of a mindset coaching company for leaders.She specializes in working with people who know that leveling up will require something different and it begins inside. She is an expert on empowering people who struggle with negative thinking and self-doubt to harness their innate courage to create a life and way of living that provides freedom, joy and fulfillment. On this episode she’ll talk about how her family structure has changed over the years and how that has impacted the work that she does and the communities she is a part of. She’ll openly discuss what she calls her “created marriage” and about some of the newest resources she has to help her clients succeed. Born and raised in a sleepy beach town in California and now living in Arizona on a small farm, Carla will leave you with tactical take aways and some incredible resources for getting out of your own way. To connect with and build community with Carla, follow her on IG @carlasreeves or check out her website at https://carlareeves.com/
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Welcome to Community on Purpose, a podcast for the leader inside of you. On this inaugural episode, Amy Jones Group owner and Community on Purpose founder Mindy Jones goes in studio with her Operations Director Sarah-Jane Parker for an intimate conversation on building a business, giving back, and being a mom. Listen in as these two friends and business partners set the stage for this season of Community on Purpose which will explore how women everywhere are intentionally creating community through business, giving and living. In between laughter and choking back a few tears, you’ll get to hear how building a business and a family each come with their own set of challenges and how finding your community can help you find clarity in your journey through each and impact your success in both. For more information on the Amy Jones Group, visit www.amyjonesgroup.com or follow them on FB & IG at /amyjonesgroup. Like what you heard and want to connect? Please follow us or subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Mindy on Instagram @mindyejones & listen to more episodes at www.communityonpurpose.org. This podcast is produced by B-Real Productions, please follow them on IG @b_realvideos for more great content!
Welcome to Community on Purpose, a podcast for the leader inside of you.
On this podcast, we’ll explore how women everywhere are intentionally creating community through business, giving and living.
Our conversations will uncover the power of community and the difference living in alignment can make on the world.
This podcast is brought to you by the Amy Jones Group, your residential real estate team serving the East Valley. On a mission to thrive, the Amy Jones Group is committed to helping you go further faster through home ownership and community giving. For more information, visit amyjonesgroup.com.