The Bad-Ass Soul Seeking Warrior Podcast Series: Recent Episodes
Annie M. Fonte
Join host Annie M. Fonte as she has an open and honest conversation with an inspiring Everyday Hero.
In this engaging conversation, Rick Juarez shares his journey from a large family in Illinois to becoming a successful investment banker and consultant. He reflects on his experiences at Harvard Business School, the challenges he faced in his career, and the importance of health and personal well-being. Rick emphasizes the significance of forgiveness, the impact of business on people's lives, and his current interest in AI and its implications for the future. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the value of perseverance and maintaining strong relationships with family and friends.takeaways
- Health will dictate what opportunities you can face in life.
- You're never as bad as people say and you're never as good as they say.
- If you're going through hell, just keep on pushing.
- Forgiveness is the biggest thing you can do for yourself.
- Problems are very heavy; don't carry them in your backpack.
- The impact of business can change lives significantly.
- AI is just machine learning on steroids, but interpersonal skills will always matter.
- Maintaining relationships with friends from childhood is invaluable.
- It's important to ask ourselves good questions during challenging times.
- Perseverance is key to overcoming life's obstacles.
00:00Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose
00:29Exploring Life After Harvard Business School
01:19Introduction to Rick Juarez
06:07Rick's Early Life and Family Background
11:27Education Journey: From High School to College
16:29Transitioning to Harvard Business School
21:05Experiences at Harvard: Challenges and Growth
26:19Career Path: From Consulting to Investment Banking
31:12Reflections on Market Changes and Career Insights
32:11The Impact of Trade Relations on Global Economy
35:33Navigating Economic Challenges and Future Prospects
36:59The Role of AI in Business and Society
44:11Personal Challenges and Lessons Learned
51:17Maintaining Health and Well-being
58:20Reflecting on Life's Achievements and Contributions
In this episode, I sit down with Tom Modly, a seasoned leader with a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy. From his beginnings at the United States Naval Academy to his impactful role as theUnder Secretary of the Navy and then acting Secretary of the Navy, Tom shares his journey, insights, and the lessonslearned along the way. Discover the intricacies of leadership, the importanceof decision-making, and how to navigate through challenging times.
Career Highlights:
Tom's experience as a helicopter pilot and the skills hedeveloped.
Transition to leadership roles and his appointment as UnderSecretary of the Navy.
Key responsibilities and achievements in his role,including strategic initiatives and policy development.
Leadership Insights:
Tom's philosophy on leadership and decision-making.
The importance of communication and building trust within a team.
Navigating complex situations and the role of a leader in times of crisis.
Challenges and Lessons Learned:
The USS Teddy Roosevelt incident and the challenges facedduring the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lessons learned from handling high-pressuresituations and making tough decisions.
Reflections on the importance ofresilience and adaptability in leadership.
Quotes:
"The bridge is a metaphor for being in charge, or atleast standing in the place where people are in charge."
"You need to focus on two or three things that you really want to try and make meaningful."
Conclusion:
Tom shares his reflections on his career and the legacy he hopes to leave and gives encouragement for listeners to apply leadership principles in their own lives.
Get Tom's book here: amazon.com/Vectors-Heroes-Heartbreak-Bridge/dp/1642257036
Listen to the 5 part podcast series here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Fg0WQsS1lLu8tuqtRu2EB
In this engaging conversation, Tessa Terry shares her inspiring journey from a young entrepreneur to a successful owner of an RV renovation business. She discusses her early life, education, and the pivotal moments that shaped her work ethic and creative spirit. Tessa emphasizes the importance of support in her marriage and how it has contributed to her success. She delves into her design philosophy, the challenges she faced in her business, and her aspirations for the future. Tessa's story is a testament to the power of determination, creativity, and the willingness to step outside one's comfort zone.
In this engaging conversation, Tessa shares her journey of transforming RVs and tiny spaces into stunning living areas while balancing family life and entrepreneurship. She discusses her plans for scaling her business, the emotional impact of her renovations on clients, and her desire to travel full-time with her family. Tessa emphasizes the importance of authenticity in social media and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, all while dreaming of a future in France.
Tessa's renovations are a must-see. Go to her website and enjoy! And, follow her on Instagram.
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00:00 Introduction to Tessa Terry
02:47Early Life and Entrepreneurial Spirit
06:08 Education and Social Life
09:11 Marriage and Family Dynamics
12:00 Home Renovation Journey
15:02 The Birth of Alchemy RV Renovations
17:54 Design Philosophy and Creative Process
21:04 Challenges and Learning Experiences
24:06 Building a Business and Client Relationships
26:54 Future Aspirations and Growth
34:22 Stunning Renovations and Social Media Presence
35:41 Scaling the Business and Future Plans
37:37 Emotional Reactions to Renovations
39:52 The Road Show: Traveling Renovations
42:35 Traveling Full-Time with Family
44:54 Tools and Logistics of Renovations
46:45 Balancing Work and Family Life
48:47 The Joy of the Design Process
50:39 Authenticity in Social Media
52:33 Future Growth and Team Expansion
53:31 Dreams of Living in France
56:52 Mindset and Overcoming Challenges
58:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
01:01:37 Creating a Life You Love
01:04:52 Recommended Reading: The Alchemist
In this episode of the Badass Soul-Seeking Warrior podcast,Annie engages in a deep conversation with her Harvard Business Schoolclassmate, Rosemary Kelly. They explore Rosemary's journey from her childhoodin Massachusetts, through the challenges of losing her father at a young age,to her educational pursuits and career in healthcare. The discussion highlightsthe importance of resilience, mentorship, and the impact of personalexperiences on professional growth. Rosemary shares insights from her time atHBS, the challenges of class participation, and the significance of building asupportive company culture. The conversation also touches on Rosemary'slife-changing health experience and how it reshaped her perspective on successand well-being. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the value of connection,integrity, and finding one's place in the world.
Takeaways
The importance of preparing for unexpected life events.
Resilience can be shaped by early life experiences.
Education is a continuous journey that can lead to newopportunities.
Class participation at HBS is crucial for success.
Building relationships and networking is key in business.
Company culture significantly impacts employee satisfaction.
Health challenges can lead to a reevaluation of lifepriorities.
Mentorship can profoundly influence career paths.
Success is not just about professional achievements but alsopersonal growth.
Finding a workplace that aligns with personal values isessential.
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:31 Childhood and Family Dynamics
05:51 Life Changes and Motivations
08:41 Education Journey Begins
11:02 Transition to Accounting
13:19 Pursuing an MBA at Harvard
16:00 The Application Process
18:11 First Impressions of Harvard
20:50 Navigating Class Participation
23:12 Study Groups and Support
25:39 Memorable Professors and Classes
28:25 Second Year Experience
30:50 Career Aspirations Post-Harvard
33:15 Recruitment Process and Interviews
36:21 Navigating Career Choices and Interviews
38:43 Growth in Healthcare: A Journey Through Startups
42:27 Leadership Changes and Personal Decisions
45:00 The Evolution of Healthcare Concepts
47:26 Merging Personal and Professional Life
51:04 Reflections on Life After a Heart Attack
55:18 Lessons Learned from Life's Challenges
59:30 Redefining Success
01:02:17 Advice for the Next Generation
01:05:45 Building a Collaborative Work Culture
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Salima Witt eats adversity for lunch. She grew up in Canada under the care of a single mom who worked several jobs. Since Salima was often alone, she went to nature to find solace.
Her battle with health challenges started in 2002 after the birth of her second child. She lapsed into a coma caused by sepsis and was given a 10% chance of survival.
In 2017, Salima fell off her horse and landed on her neck, barely escaping paralysis. In 2018, not completely healed from her riding injury, she was diagnosed with stage 3B chromophobe kidney cancer. She went through surgery to remove a reasonably sizable solid mass in her kidney. Then, in 2021, Salima developed encephalomeningitis, which caused her to lose consciousness, sight, and hearing for two months. During this time, she lost the ability to swallow, walk, talk, or care for herself. Salima admits that this was her life's most challenging and humbling battle.
In late 2024, Salima became the author of her memoir, STATIC: Learn to Listen Through the Noise. It Could Save Your Life. It is the inspirational story of her years-long battles with four near-death experiences. Throughout her struggles, Salima discovers her guide: an inner voice, which some call gut feeling, intuition, or God.
Her riveting book chronicles her miraculous power of sheer will and perseverance, how, in her darkest days—when she could not see or hear—she turned inward to listen to her
guide's clear message. STATIC is more than a story of survival; it is a tale of discovery that includes invaluable ways for readers to enhance their lives.
John Slaven was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he claims to have had an idyllic childhood. He is the second of five siblings raised by a stay-at-home mom and a father who was an architect. John attended an all-boys Catholic school through grade and high school and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Cape Town. After graduation, he served the required two years of national service in the Navy before working at DeBeers as a project engineer in the industrial diamond mining business.
John worked with DeBeers for four and a half years before pursuing an advanced MBA. Although he had researched several schools, his wife had suggested Harvard Business School. John submitted his application and was accepted to HBS, so he didn’t apply to other schools.
HBS proved highly beneficial to John as he traversed his career following graduation. After graduation, he worked at Boston Consulting Group in Melbourne, Australia. John spent over nine years with BCG before joining Alcoa as VP of Finance, then joined BHP Billiton, where he served in many roles for thirteen years. John and his family lived on five continents in ten countries and fifteen cities during this time. They moved countries 21 times and moved cities 23 times. Moving an average of every 1.04 years in the past thirty years.
The continual moving proved to be one of his biggest challenges over the years. It was difficult for his daughters to adjust to his constant travel and moving among different schools, and at one point, his wife suffered a complex illness that added to the challenges. Through it all, they have grown close as a family and enjoy spending time together.
John is most proud of his reputation and integrity, which he has held as the most important values in his personal and professional life.
John currently lives in Boulder, Colorado, as a member of a technology start-up. He promises he is staying put and has no plans for future relocations.
Vladimir Jacimovic was born in Yugoslavia as an only child. He left there to come to the United States after his junior year of high school. The University of San Francisco recruited him to play on the men’s basketball team, hoping to one day play in the NBA. These hopes were dashed when the university faced recruiting violations, which caused the basketball program to be closed down.
This was a turning point in Vladimir’s life as he had to decide whether to go to Germany and play professional basketball in the European league or end his basketball career entirely. Vladimir chose to help his parents immigrate to the United States, and he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of San Francisco. Upon graduation, he joined Intel and worked in the software department before leaving to join Ingress, where he worked in post-sales support.
As he became familiar with rising in corporate America ranks, he decided he would pursue an MBA as it seemed that was the track the C-Suite executives had traveled. He was committed to going to the best school in the world so he chose Harvard Business School.
Vladimir loved every minute of HBS, especially the bootcamp atmosphere of the first year. He didn’t have any expectations when he arrived knowing very little about the program and with no personal contacts.
After graduation from HBS, Vladimir joined McKinsey Consulting and settled in Italy for a few years prior to transferring back to San Francisco with McKinsey. During his time at McKinsey he had great exposure to the tech world in Silicon Valley. He joined Crosslink Capital as a Managing Director and spent eight years there before becoming a Venture Partner at New Enterprise Associates. In 2008 Vladimir became the founder and CEO of Continuum Capital Partners, LLC where he still resides and is focused on funding start ups in the artificial intelligence space.
Over the years Vladimir was no stranger to the hard knocks of the venture capital industry where he has experienced his fair share of ups and downs. He resides in San Francisco with his wife and is his children’s biggest fan.
He expresses his gratitude for the journey he has been on after being raised under communist rule and taking advantage of the opportunities afforded to him by being an immigrant to the United States.
Jeff's father worked in the steel industry, so he and his family moved frequently as a child. He grew accustomed to these frequent transitions but settled in during his last years of high school and college and made life-long friends.
Jeff attended the University of Illinois and obtained an undergraduate degree in accounting and finance. He then attended Harvard Business School after spending a few years at Accenture in finance and IBM in sales.
After graduating from HBS, Jeff spent four years in Singapore and three years in Hong Kong before returning to the United States.
Reflecting on the next five to ten years, Jeff is focused on joining a community of people with whom he enjoys spending time. If a business opportunity evolves as a result, all the better.
Debbie Potts has been a competitive athlete most of her life. Her achievements include being a top triathlete, 15-time Iron Man finisher, multiple-time Iron Man Hawaii World Champion, Boston Marathon qualifier, and more.
Her athletic career came to a screeching halt in 2013 when she ended up in Metabolic Chaos, better known as adrenal fatigue.
Debbie hosts the Fit & Healthy Athlete podcast and is the author of Life Is Not a Race, It Is a Journey.
In our conversation, Debbie shares her experience of going from a top athlete to someone who gained 30 pounds and was exhausted and seeking answers to why.
She shares valuable tips and realizations that can help others avoid some of the challenges she faced.
Please visit her website for free resources and an extraordinary amount of valuable information.
www.debbiepotts.net
She can be found on Instagram @coachdebbiepotts
Enjoy the conversation.
Gaby Chaiban was born to an American mother and Lebanese father in Beirut, Lebanon. She grew up during the Civil War in Lebanon. It was not uncommon for a school to be closed for a few weeks at a time or for Gaby and her classmates to be sent home during the day because of the danger of the war.
At eleven years old, Gaby came to the United States with her mom and brother to attend a year of elementary school. For her, the year in Brookline, Massachusetts, was a culture shock and quite uncomfortable. After the year was up, they returned to Beirut, where she finished her schooling through
high school.
Gaby returned to the United States and attended Smith College, an all-female college in Northampton, Massachusetts. She found the experience less stressful than her first trip to the States. However, she still recognized the difference in the level of curiosity and understanding of world affairs that the American students possessed.
Gaby went to work for Price Waterhouse after leaving undergraduate school, where she stayed for three years. She felt an unspoken expectation to get a secondary degree. As a result of Gaby’s upbringing, she thought that it was essential to excel in all of her endeavors and prove to people that she was smart and capable.
She applied to four MBA programs: Harvard, Wharton, MIT, and Stanford. She was accepted at Harvard and Wharton but chose Harvard because it was a better-known school in her country of origin, and once again, it would prove her capability.
Harvard was hard for Gaby. The coursework and method of teaching were very intense. She is happy that she attended Harvard, which has helped her throughout her career. And she stays in contact with various groups affiliated with HBS to this day.
Gaby shares her advice to those who may be considering the pursuit of an MBA. She also shares what she learned about herself during her two years at Harvard.
Gaby shares her post-HBS career path, which hit a low point during the 2007-2009 financial crisis. And explains the challenges she faced in managing the care of her elderly mother.
Regarding what the next several years hold for Gaby, she is happy to have options, one of which is settling in France.
Finally, Gaby is proud that she is true to herself and a good person.
Tim Agnew grew up in a wholesome yet affluent family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended private
schools through his senior year in high school and then obtained his undergraduate degree in
engineering from Princeton. After leaving Princeton, Tim left for Melbourne, Australia, as a factory
engineer. During his experience in Australia, Tim determined that his engineering degree might have
limits unless he pursued rounding it out with an MBA.
Tim's Dad had graduated from Harvard Business School in 1958, and Tim was attracted to the general
business curriculum offered at HBS. After visiting the school and getting a taste of the program, he
applied early and was accepted.
Although challenging, Tim's experience at HBS was fulfilling. He was paying for the lion's share of his HBS
experience, so he was hungry to learn. The program was intimidating, but the Socratic learning method
suited him well.
After leaving HBS, Tim spent 14 years with Sony, went on to work with joint venture start-ups, and did
some freelance consulting before landing in San Diego, CA and delving into residential real estate.
On the human side of life, one of the most challenging life experiences that Tim and his wife navigated
through was wanting children but not being able to have them. After years of medical intervention
without success, Tim and his wife explored the option of adoption and once again ran into challenges.
During this time, they attended a weekend seminar about infertility and came away, agreeing that a life
without children would bring advantages and opportunities that they had not previously considered.
After going through an unexpected grieving period, they pursued volunteer work and other activities
that have been fulfilling and rich with experience.
Tim currently resides in San Diego, CA, with his wife, Monica, and they manage a portfolio of residential
properties together.
Dan Howard comes from a close family. His parents both have an MBA. He was raised in San Francisco,
and at age 10, he auditioned for the San Francisco Opera’s Boys Chorus. He was rewarded a spot, and at
age 12, he traveled the world with the Boys Chorus. He sang three times in three operas with the
famous Luciano Pavarotti.
Dan’s travel throughout the world at a young age influenced his future as an international business
executive. He graduated early from USC and immediately moved to NYC without a job to pursue a
career in tourism advertising. He moved into an apartment near Madison Avenue, helped a young
woman move into an apartment near him, and landed a job in advertising through that contact.
Dan left his advertising position to attend Harvard Business School in 1990. Although he wanted to stay
in the travel and tourism industry, he knew he needed to hone his business and leadership skills to be a
more effective executive. Dan applied to several MBA programs but chose Harvard because that is
where the King of Thailand had matriculated.
Harvard Business School was a struggle for Dan. However, he feels he received an excellent education. HBS
trains you for the stress and pace of business. He feels like Harvard reinforced the courage he already
had.
Dan’s post-Harvard career path is as follows:
1992-1995 Tourism Director for the city of Beverly Hills, California
1995-2003 Tourism Director for Napa Valley, California
2003-2004 Tourism Director in San Francisco, California, helped open the Allison Inn and Spa in the
Willamette Valley in Newberg, Oregon.
2004-2009 Montage Resorts
2009-Present V.P. Visit Park City, Park City, Utah
Dan feels that vulnerability is a huge business asset and shares his Three Cs of Leadership.
Enjoy the conversation.
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www.theallison.com
We have a chronic disease epidemic in children and adults in this country. Today, I share the startling statistics of food gone wrong in this country and give you some resources to start taking control of your health.
Resources:
www.caseymeans.com
www.detoxwater.com/10-day-cleanse-detox
www.helloglow.co/24-recipes-to-detox-your-skin-gut-liver
www.theinspiredhome.com/araticles/detox-dinner-recipes
After a life-altering event that sent her on a multi-year healing journey to recover from her trauma and survivorship, she wrote her book Becoming an Empowered Survivor: You, Too, Can Heal from Trauma And Abuse as an account of her experiences. Her embedded message to other survivors is that you, too, can heal.
With deep Texan roots, Beth is a citizen of the world. She grew up in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, where her father worked in oil and gas production, and her mother was a schoolteacher. Beth began school with kindergarten in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and graduated from high school in Jakarta, Indonesia. In between, she attended school in Singapore and Balikpapan, Indonesia.
Later, Beth returned to Texas, where she lives and has resided for much of her adult life. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in accounting from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She is a certified public accountant, certified in financial forensics (CPA/CFF), and a certified fraud examiner (CFE). As such, her "first mountain" career included ten years as a financial statement auditor, followed by twenty-two years as a forensic accountant investigating fraud and white-collar crime. For years, she fought corruption and bribery worldwide, working in more than thirty-five countries on behalf of multi-national companies under investigation by various enforcement authorities, including the US Department of Justice, the US Department of Commerce, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Toward the end of her "first mountain" career, she lived and worked in Hong Kong for six years.
Before writing her book, Beth became a bestselling author by contributing a chapter about her life experience to the collaborative book Step Into Your Brave: Uplifting Stories to Inspire Courage, Strength, and Growth, published in October 2022.
To learn more about Beth, her book, speaking and mentoring programs, and other resources visit www.empoweredsurvivors.com
If you want to tell your story, visit
www.lightbeamers.com to learn how.
As a non-toxic living consultant, Sarah Clark's goal is to help you make simple, healthier changes to your food and personal care products and in your home so that you can feel confident that you're making the healthiest choices you can for yourself and your family.
Sarah is a wife, mom of two, former TV news reporter, and breast cancer survivor. Each of those roles has led Sarah to learn more about environmental health exposures we face in our everyday lives. Her passion is educating others about how to switch to safer products without feeling overwhelmed.
www.betterhealthwithsarah.com
https://www.instagram.com/betterhealthwithsarah
https://www.facebook.com/betterhealthwithsarah/
https://shopmy.us/smclark22
April Pertuis is a Storyteller. Her Passion is helping women unlock the story within so they can own, speak, and share it with others.
It doesn't matter if you are a preacher, an artist, an entrepreneur, or a factory worker—YOU have a story, and it holds a powerful message others need to hear!
April has a 25+ year career as a TV Journalist, Video Producer, Writer and Speaker; she knows the value of stories.... and she knows how to help YOU make sense of yours.
The critical points of your story relate to your journey, including where you've struggled along the way and how you've thrived.
April struggled as a young journalist tasked with reporting "the bad news" daily. While busy chasing Fire trucks and Police cars for stories, she longed for human-interest stories that she was much more interested in telling.
Realizing her career path as a broadcast journalist was only going to lead her down a path of depression; she made a pivotal career change.
April decided her work would have meaning! And by that, she was going to focus on people's stories.
She helps you to tell your story powerfully.
You attract an audience when you share your story through this lens because humans are drawn to good stories—it's how we're wired!
And when you learn to share your story with intention and meaning, you shine a LIGHT. This is how you become a LIGHTbeamer!
To learn more about April, go to www.lightbeamers.com
If you feel exhausted, experience brain fog, have trouble sleeping, gaining weight, feel irritable and just plain not yourself this discussion is for you.
Christine Givant is an integrative compounding pharmacist and the former co-founder of both LaVita Compounding Pharmacy and EpigenticsRX. Chris is a highly experienced formulator and educator who is nationally recognized as an expert in healthy aging, perimenopause, menopause and customized skincare. She has brought 25 plus years of knowledge in the healthy aging arena to medical professionals and patients alike.
Chris is currently the host of the podcast "Not Your Mother's Hormones" available on Apple and Spotify. Her podcast focuses on the crazy roller coaster ride of midlife hormonal changes as women often feel out of sorts at this time of life. She wants you to know you are not crazy and you are not alone. Her main goal is to provide options and solutions to help you get your vitality, balance and sanity back.
You can follow Chris on social media:
instagram.com/notyourmothershormones
Her website:
www.nymhormones.com
Links to Compounding Pharmacies near you:
Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding
www.a4pc.org
Compounding Pharmacies Directory
www.compoundingpharmacies.org
Talia is the founder and owner of Quest Studio. Over the past decade, Talia’s passion for preventative healthcare has motivated her to work with an array of different populations, including cardiac rehab, gastric bypass, pediatric weight management, group exercise, personal training, posture rehab, yoga, wellness coaching, corporate fitness, athletes, supplementation, veterans, and much more! She strives daily to take her and others' health and fitness to the next level.
Talia has loved music and began playing violin and singing at age 7. She performed as lead singer with local bands, including Tin Pan Alley, Daddy-O & the Sax Maniax, Take 5, Electric City Groove, and Essence, and continues to sing for worship at her church, weddings, and special events. She released her first CD in December 2018.
Finally, if you are looking for an inspiring speaker, put Talia on your list. Here is the link to her talk at the Empower Conference a few years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEj9sMERDT4
Website: https://www.myqueststudio.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talia-walsh/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talia.walsh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taliawalsh/
About the church: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5_cQ7FrGG2/
Ms. Sacks-Mandel is the Global Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft for the education industry. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at two unique technically advanced large public-school districts where she enabled student centric teaching and learning which resulted in significant improvements in student outcomes.
Prior to pivoting to Education, she led technology innovation teams at IBM, Walt Disney World, and Harcourt, Inc and provided management consulting support for many other organizations.
Ms. Sacks-Mandel has won numerous state, national, and global awards for her leadership, vision, technical excellence, and her commitment to supporting women in technology.
In her new book Empowered: Frame your Narrative, Own your Power., Ms. Sacks-Mandel shares how we can all overcome both personal and professional challenges. By framing ourselves as the hero, not the victim of our stories and forgiving those who have harmed us, we free ourselves from the burden of carrying past pain. Taking responsibility for our narrative enables us to own our power, choose our purpose, and define our own version of success. She believes that true power is the power to empower others. Her life story is rough and yet she
finds the opportunity for humor, contribution, exhilaration and ultimately joy and serenity.
You can learn more about Serena here:
www.serenasacksmandel.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-sacks-mandel/
https://www.facebook.com/SerenaSacksMandel
Angela Scott is an entrepreneur, woman in leadership, and the founder of The Office of Angela Scott. The company is funded, founded and operated by women. Angela designs footwear for Women Who Mean Business.
In our conversation you will learn about Angela's upbringing, the challenges she had in school, and her pathway to creating her company. She speaks passionately about her unwavering conviction to design her shoes and build her brand.
Follow Angela on social media where she generously shares her business experiences and inspires others to keep going through the challenging times.
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instagram.com/officeofangelascott/
facebook.com/OfficeofAngelaScott
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The Durham Report.
Did you hear about it?
Did you read any of it?
Well, I have, and I did. I am sharing some facts and thoughts about what it uncovered.
And I am inviting you to join me in becoming an informed American.
These things matter. Unless well educate ourselves about what is going on in American politics we will pay a high price.
This is not about us and them or Democrat versus Republican. This is about the policies and intentions of our current administration and those of the folks running for President of the United States in 2024. It is not a personality contest. It must be about policies and how the polices of the elected President have and will affect our lives and our country.
Please educate yourself. Do the research. Determine for yourself what is best for you and your loved ones.
Do not put your head in the sand and believe every talking head in the media.
The southern border of the United States is a mess. Do you know the facts about what is going on with illegal immigrants entering our country? If you don't you should because it's not good. If you are okay with the millions of illegals who have entered our country since 2020, this episode is not for you. If you don't know what is going on or if you are concerned, listen to this episode.
In my humble opinion we are on the brink of disaster if we don't get a handle on securing the border. The wide-open border has led to drug overdoses, child rape trafficking, child labor, unmanageable circumstances in many of our cities, and possible terrorist entering our country. Nothing about an open border has made the United States better.
The question is, what is the downside of a secure border?
Let me know your thoughts.
A lot of men and women and boys and girls are feeling lonely these days. Are you one of them? Have you been able to put a finger on what brought on these feelings of being alone? In today's conversation, I give you some startling facts as well as some solid solutions to make strides to combat loneliness.
Have a listen and then start being part of the conversation. Make a commitment to reconnect with people and disconnect from your devices. Start taking the step toward a wholesome and fulfilling existence instead of going it alone.
You matter. Let's jump on board and start to lessen loneliness and increase inspiration and intentional living.
We can all do better.
Put your phone down.
Be present.
Your children, friends, spouses, and other people you care about need you to get off your phone and BE with them.
November Theme: TRUTH Day 16 - The TRUTH About Death
I invite you to consider that death can be our greatest teacher.
Stick with me on this; it is not nearly as morbid as it might sound.
In today's podcast, I share thoughts on why death can be our most fantastic teacher.
Living fully means letting each moment fill us completely. Allow life to touch you deeply.
Have a listen and then share your thoughts with me.
You can have flaws, be anxious, and even angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can stop it from going bust. Many appreciate you, admire you and love you.
Remember that to be happy is not to have a sky without a storm, a road without accidents, work without fatigue, relationships without disappointments.
To be happy is to find strength in forgiveness, hope in battles, security in the stage of fear, love in discord. It is not only to enjoy the smile, but also to reflect on the sadness. It is not only to celebrate the successes, but to learn lessons from the failures. It is not only to feel happy with the applause, but to be happy in anonymity.
To be happy is to stop feeling like a victim and become your destiny’s author. It is to cross deserts, yet be able to find an oasis in the depths of your soul. It is to thank God for every morning, for the miracle of life.
Being happy is not being afraid of your own feelings. It is having the courage to hear a “no”. It is confidence in the face of criticism, even when unjustified. It is to kiss your children, pamper your parents, to live poetic moments with friends, even when they hurt us. To be happy is to let live the creature that lives in each of us, free, joyful and simple.
It is to have the maturity to be able to say: “I made mistakes”. It is to have the courage to say “I am sorry”. It is to have the sensitivity to say, “I need you”. It is to have the ability to say “I love you”.
May your life become a garden of opportunities for happiness. That in spring may it be a lover of joy. In winter, a lover of wisdom. And when you make a mistake, start all over again. For only then will you be in love with life.
You will find that to be happy is not to have a perfect life. But use the tears to irrigate tolerance. Use your losses to train patience. Use your mistakes to sculpt serenity. Use pain to plaster pleasure. Use obstacles to open windows of intelligence.
Never give up. Never give up on people who love you. Never give up on happiness, for life is an incredible show.
November Theme: TRUTH - The Way of the Warrior
Today has been set aside to remember the men and women who have sacrificed their lives so that you and I can continue to enjoy the vast freedoms afforded us as Americans. The following words were appropriate to recognize those who have fought for this great country of ours. Author Unknown.
I see through different eyes.
I see a bigger picture when others see grey skies.
Though many can't conceive it,
I stand...facing the wind.
My bravery not from fighting,
but from my strength within,
I am a Warrior.
I will walk the extra mile,
Not because I have to,
But because it's worth my while.
I know that I am different,
When I am standing on a crowded street.
I know the fullness of winning;
I've tasted the cup of defeat.
I am a Warrior.
They say walk with ease
Though trained for bodily harm,
My intentions are for peace.
The world may come and go,
But a different path I'll choose.
A path I will not stray from,
No matter...win or lose.
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How much stuff do you have that you don't need? How much time and energy do your spend looking after it and storing it?
The following are statistics about how we spend our money on the stuff in our lives.
Be honest, do you have things that you can sell, donate or flat-out take to the dumpster? Let's use today as a starting point for making better decisions about the stuff we choose the have in our lives and how we can make better use of our hard-earned money,
Below are some statistics that hopefully encourage you to become more mindful of your consumption. (provided by makingsenseoutofcents.com)
1. Women are 27% more likely than men to have no retirement savings.
2. The average household has 300,000 items.
3. Nearly 10% of households also rent self-storage units.
4. The average person who takes out a new car loan takes out $27,000.
5. 68% of people live paycheck to paycheck.
6. Annually, an average of $220 per person is spent on the lottery.
7. The average person spends 12 days per year looking for things they can’t find.
8. 26% have no emergency savings.
9. In the last few decades, the average home has nearly tripled in size.
10. Women spend 399 hours and 46 minutes shopping each year.
11. The median amount saved for retirement is less than $60,000.
12. The average household has $7,283 in credit card debt.
13. The average person wastes their gym membership.
14. The average student loan debt is $32,264.
The TRUTH is 41.9% of Americans are obese.
Another 32.5% are overweight.
This means that 74.4% of people are not taking good care of themselves. Are you one of them?
I also share some thoughts about COVID, the vaccine and boosters, and screen time in this episode.
For years I was in a relationship I knew I should not be in; it was toxic and lacked integrity. It wasn't until my dad died that I understood that my feelings of unworthiness were untrue. I had piled on years of reasons as to why I was undeserving of endearing love and affection. After climbing out of a very deep hole of not being good enough and shame, I came to these conclusions:
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I had to understand and commit to self-love.
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I had to do a deep dive into my beliefs.
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I had to identify and declare my values.
In this episode, I read an excerpt from my book Keep Your Ass In The Saddle. I share my thoughts about what it takes to get to a place where we are ready to enter into a romantic relationship with another person. I hope you get something out of my experience.
You can get my book here: amzn.to/33gONRa
Most of us inherit our beliefs from a parent, teacher, or person of influence who passed along their beliefs to us when we were young.
Take some time to ask yourself why you believe what you believe.
November Theme: Truth - November 3, the TRUTH about our border.
I love this country, the American flag, farmers, ranchers, first responders, and the military.
And the TRUTH is we have a wide-open southern border. As a patriotic American, this fact frustrates the shit out of me.
In today's podcast, I share some frightening facts about our open border, and I urge you to inform yourself and get to the polls next week and VOTE!
Have a listen. I would love your thoughts.
What's your story?
Are you willing to be truthful about the story you have been telling about your life? And, if it is a shitty story that is resulting in a shitty life, are you willing to change it?
What are your top 3 values?
What is most important to you in life?
Have you discussed your family values if you are part of a family?
Do you know their values if you have a spouse or partner?
A foundation of values is a solid starting place to build our focus on Truth.
ARDA KARDJIAN, RN, BSN **Founder and President
Parentis Health, Parentis Foundation and Verona Court**
With over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, and nearly 20 years of owning and operating Verona Court, for Arda, healthcare still remains personal. Her own experiences as a caretaker began in 1985 when, as a nursing student, she moved her family along with her aging parents from Jerusalem, Israel, to Yonkers, New York, ultimately relocating to Southern California.
Arda channels her experiences of caring for her own family members into every patient at Verona Court, treating everyone in her care with the utmost dignity and compassion. As the co-founder of the Parentis Foundation, Arda provides both older adults and children opportunities to enrich their lives and share a sense of purpose through the power of literacy.
Fifty-four percent of American adults fall into the category of the Sandwich Generation. In my conversation with Arda you will learn what that means and some helpful tips, tools, and resources to assist you in navigating your way as a member of the Sandwich Generation. Regardless of your age, any adult over the age of 18 would benefit from listening to Arda. It is never too soon to begin putting a plan in place to assist our parents through their 'leveling up' as well as preparing ourselves and our children for the future.
www.parentishealth.com This is Arda's company website where you can learn more about her organization.
www.familyloveletter.com This website offers many tools and products to assist us in managing Estate Planning and family succession plans.
Becky is a badass. She is also a good friend. She recently had a total knee replacement brought on by years of being active and athletic. In this conversation, we talk about her remarkable recovery from surgery. Becky shares how she prepared for her operation and what she has done to rehabilitate her knee. I know you will find her insights helpful, especially if you have any health challenges that you are in the midst of handling.
Stay tuned for my next conversation with Becky. She is up to some really good things that I want to share with you. In the meantime, have a look at her website and enjoy her art!
www.beckyrobbins.com
Dawn Myers, co-founder of Guided Leadership Solutions provides business coaching, consulting, and HR fundamentals to San Diego Law Firms. She is also a public speaker and provides expert witness testimony for employment attorneys.
In addition to leading the board of the San Diego Hospitality Human Resources Association. She has acted as an Advisor, Board Member, and currently teaches in the HR Certificate Program at San Diego State Global Campus.
Her 25 years of experience led to her passion to see businesses succeed and be transparent in sharing her knowledge, experience, success, and failures with owners and leaders.
She has been married for 35-never-boring-years, has two grown sons that she adores, and two granddaughters that have stolen her heart.
Dawn generously describes her experience with depression, how to detect early signs, and courses of action that have been essential in the successful management of her diagnosis. We also talk about her extensive experience and expertise in Human Resources and how it led her to co-found Guided Leadership Solutions.
Before he was a cancer survivor, author Terry Tucker wore a lot of hats. He was an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a Citadel cadet, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, and a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, that all changed when a callous on the bottom of his foot was diagnosed as rare cancer.
Now as Terry fights for his life, he uses the lessons learned to motivate others through his blog, book, and inspiring talks.
In this episode we discuss:
- How being a SWAT negotiator prepared Terry for hard conversations when facing incurable cancer.
- How he gets through the tough days as a cancer warrior.
- How Terry wrote a book in the three-month break between cancer treatments.
- How a small callous on the bottom of his foot has lead to the amputation of his left leg.
Terry and his wife have lived all over the United States and currently reside in Colorado. In 2019, Terry started the website, Motivational Check to help others find and lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives.
Terry’s book, Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, offers ten principles outlined in the book that will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome.
www.MotivationalCheck.com
Lesleigh J. Tolin, is a heart driven entrepreneur and the owner of Healing Hearts International. Trained and
certified by the Grief Recovery Institute, Lesleigh is an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist.
The Grief Recovery Method (GRM), is a 43 year-old program, structured and action based 8 week
program offering a step by step method for moving beyond pain and significant loss.
Lesleigh was drawn to the Grief Recovery Method principles due to her own painful and inordinate
personal losses in her lifetime. This program was the “last healing measure that she tried to heal her own
heart, and the first that worked for her well-being.” It has been a joy for her to hear the same statement
spoken over and over again by her own clientele.
The success of the Grief Recovery Method is evidence based from studies at Kent State University’s
College of Public Health.
GRM is facilitated across the United States and internationally in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico,
Honduras and Scandinavia.
With a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, Lesleigh has 27 years of service in the healing arts;
4,500 clinical family hours; and 12 years of hospice service both as a Social Worker, and as Mgr. of
Volunteer Services. Lesleigh collaborated with the Dream Foundation of Santa Barbara to turn dying
dreams into lasting memories for her patients and their families.
In her clinical work, Lesleigh interned at CSUN’s Strength United Agency which provided supportive in-
home counseling services to parents and children through the Department of Children and Family Services
(DCFS). Lesleigh continued her internship at the Parent and Relationship Counseling Foundation in
Granada Hills, which offered parents, children, couples and individuals relationship workshops and one-
on-one improved communication skills.
With decades of recovery from an eating disorder, Lesleigh worked on staff at a 90-day residential treatment
care center for adult women with drug, alcohol, and eating disorders addiction.
As an Advanced Specialist, Lesleigh now offers her 8-week program to individual adults across nationwide
and internationally.
You can find many valuable resources on Lesleigh's website under the eBook Tab.
www.lesleighjtolin.com
In May 2020, UBS Investor Watch surveyed investors as the first wave of the pandemic was ebbing. In their report, “Setting a new course,” they found that investors were fearful, uncertain, and reassessing what was most important to them.
Fast forward to today, with vaccinations accelerating, commerce recovering, and restrictions loosening, the current UBS research shows a reprioritizing of goals—and a more acute sense that life is short.
But rather than indiscriminate spending and frenzied celebrations, the hallmarks of this post-pandemic recovery will likely be more measured—and more meaningful.
To be sure, many investors intend to make up for lost time, led by those in Asia. Nearly six in 10 investors want to indulge in the things they missed while in isolation, with travel and entertainment topping the list of planned expenditures.
But something else is going on.
Seven in 10 investors want to make more of a difference in the world. Six in 10 report that the pandemic made them more spiritual. Forty percent say they want to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Digging deeper, we found that women and younger investors were most affected by the pandemic. Women were more likely than men, for example, to reassess their priorities. And by a huge margin, younger investors value making a difference in the world (79% vs. 51% of investors over age 50).
With this new perspective, investors are more interested in using their capital to effect change—nearly half plan to increase charitable giving from their pre-pandemic levels, led by Latin America. And almost 60% are more interested in investing sustainably than they were before the pandemic.
As a global recovery continues to advance, look not just for hotels and stadiums to fill up, but hearts and minds too.
My guest, Kimberly Guha, joins me to dive deeper into this research and to review the best way to prepare to be a strategic investor.
Kimberly Guha, CPA®, CIMA® is a Certified Financial Planner® and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ with Taylor Family Wealth Management at UBS, who focuses on providing tax-aware investment solutions tailored to each family’s individual financial goals. Kim works with many executive women and families to focus on what is important to them both qualitatively and quantitatively, helping them ascertain their life and financial goals. She believes strongly in the importance of educating the next generations to use value systems that maximize the impact of human, social, intellectual and financial capital. She provides honest advice, thoughtful guidance, and responsive support, earning the trust and respect of clients.
Contact info: Kimberly.Guha@ubs.com
Ashley Holt was raised in the south and battled low self-esteem, self-doubt, and fear-based thinking most of her life. And then, one day, she started to believe in herself unapologetically and decided to show up for her life. She began to show up and take responsibility for her thoughts and defeat the false belief systems that society projects upon us, which we knowingly and sometimes unknowingly accept as our truths.
Ashley is passionate and committed to bringing women’s voices and leadership into the world. Ashley is a mother of two daughters, published author, nonprofit founder, speaker, and former Mrs. Alabama. After facing divorce and becoming a single parent, Ashley reinvented her life and turned her pain into power and purpose.
In this episode, we talk about Ashley's recent book, Goddess, Wake Up! and how it can help anyone determined to reclaim their power and start living their best life.
www.ashleyholtbooks.com
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As a story strategist and screenwriter, Kristina Paider has analyzed tens of thousands of movie scenes, asking, “How does this character and this action legitimately move the plot forward?” In The Hollywood Approach, she takes the same principles used to create heroes and heroines for the big screen and shows you how to apply them to real life to live your next wildest dream.
This book is a gutsy guide. You will learn how to channel all your resources—your character DNA, your strengths and flaws, your allies, mentors, and even your antagonists—to achieve great things.
Practical, soulful, and inspired, The Hollywood Approach will show you how to level up in life, say yes to yourself, and perform feats of badassery.
Kristina is a world-class marketer and storyteller. Her company, The Hollywood Approach, is a platform that leverages the art and neuroscience of story to help people accelerate results in their business and life.
KP’s executive track record includes overseeing the marketing and research for a $10 billion global hotel advisory company and prior to that, two hotel tech companies, all while moonlighting as a screenwriter. Her crime-thriller script is in the works. Her book is out. She travels by motorcycle, jumps into waterfalls, and is a guest chocolate chef.
In this podcast, we have a delightful conversation about how to be your own hero, overcoming your fears, why having allies is so important, and how to make your wildest dreams come true. The Hollywood Approach is a call to examine your life in a fun way, to name what you want and go after what makes you feel alive.
www.kristinapaider.com
After receiving a late diagnosis of Asperger's and experiencing life-shattering trauma at age 20, Daniel spent seven years struggling to keep the effects of these events from spilling into every aspect of his life.
Daniel initially developed Beyond Intention as a lifeline while he grappled with suicidal thoughts and ideation. This simple, four-step process transformed his life from misery to celebration. Daniel realized he could help others do the same, and thus Beyond Intention was born.
Daniel discovered a path to lasting joy and purpose in his life, and he wants nothing more than to share the tools that saved his life. To that end, he lives by this mission statement:
"Spearhead an evolutionary uplift in universal consciousness by awakening people to the importance of their Unique Role already encoded within. This deep and often ignored or undervalued passion is defined as their Dream."
Daniel shares his vision of empowerment and joy globally through public speaking, workshops, books he has authored, blogging, and his "Do it With Dan" podcast series. In addition, Daniel offers individual and group coaching and consultations.
Daniel is also a voracious reader, publicly documenting his challenge to read a book every week. He loves to travel, writes, and performs as a singer-songwriter, practices Kundalini yoga, meditation and stays active with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He is an outspoken promoter of entrepreneurial philanthropy, as well as an ambassador for the Mangena Foundation. He works with several charities across the globe and considers himself a patron of many.
To contact Daniel, visit www.dreamwithdan.com. He can also be found on most major social media platforms with the handle @dreamerCEO.
Erica Carrico is an Award-Winning Life Purpose & Business Coach for women who are ready to transform their lives by creating six-figure businesses, while lucratively expressing their own soul purpose.
Through coaching services and speaking, Erica helps soulful entrepreneurs build & up-level their businesses, ditch their 9-5's, and make fabulous money on their spiritual path so they can finally earn a living doing what they absolutely love... what they were put on earth to do.
Erica has a BS in Psychology, a Masters in Business Management, and 12+ years in international business leadership experience. She built a multi-six-figure coaching business (with two kids in tow!) in just over 2 years and is obsessed with helping her clients all around the world transform their lives by creating six-figure + businesses, while lucratively expressing their own soul purpose.
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David Trotter is a business growth consultant and the founder of Inspiration Rising. Through the Rise Up Business Academy, he helps struggling business owners break through their biggest barriers to reach their greatest goals - all without the paralyzing overwhelm, feeling all alone, or wondering what-the-heck to do next. He's the author of nine books including “Empowered to Rise: The Secret to Embracing Your True Identity, Uncovering Your Super Powers, and Bringing Your Inspiration to the World.”
In this podcast, you will hear David's powerful story about helping to start a thriving church at age 25, founding his own church, traveling to India, starting a furniture store, directing and producing feather-length films, and then hitting rock bottom. He courageously took responsibility for some bad choices that he made and put his life back together. For the past 12 years, he has dedicated his time to helping female entrepreneurs (and men), attain their greatest business and personal goals. We also talk about his latest book, Empowered to Rise, and what inspired him to write it.
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As a gift to our listeners, David has generously offered a 7-Day Free Trial of his Rise Up Creative resources.
Start your trial today by going to: www.riseupcreatives.com/join
Susie Frazier is an award-winning artist and author known for a biophilic approach to her work. Using a deep understanding of the healing effects of nature’s patterns, Susie has developed wellness art solutions for health care, hospitality, corporate, and residential settings across the U.S. and abroad. She also sells her own handcrafted accessories and curated goods to consumers through her online store and retail showroom located inside Cleveland's78th Street Studios.
By leveraging her own sensory experiences with ADHD and generalized anxiety, Susie specializes in freeform installations that bring ease to the overstimulated mind.
Susie is the author of Designing For Wellness, an inspirational book of practical tips for improving mental health through the decorative choices we make in our built environments. Available through Amazon and Apple Books, this independently-published title was the winner of a 2020 International Book Award, a 2020 Living Now Book Award, a 2020 Global eBook Award, and two Best Book Award recognitions as a finalist in the Home & Garden and Health/Psychology Mental Health Categories.
Susie and her ideas have been featured in media outlets across the country including CBS San Diego, Fox News Houston, U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Organic Spa Magazine, Interiors & Sources, and more. She was the recipient of a 2018 regional Emmy® award for her NBC TV pilot “Movers & Makers with Susie Frazier,” which aired locally in Northeast Ohio.
In response to COVID-19's negative impact on small business maker economies, Susie invented Maker Town™, a mobile app directory that helps consumers find hundreds of nearby makers so they can more easily determine where they want to shop local, shop handmade and shop small. Currently featuring 600 makers in the Northeast Ohio region, the Maker Town™ app will eventually expand into other markets with Columbus, Ohio being next.
No stranger to establishing local directories, Susie launched Cleveland’s very first gallery guide in 2005, producing and printing it for three years in partnership with Cleveland Magazine, who continued distributing it through 2012. Susie was also the founder of Sparx City Hop, a nationally recognized program that showcases artists, arts retailers and arts festivals in order to drive more commerce in the Downtown Cleveland area. The program is now in its 18th year and is run by the Downtown Cleveland Alliance.
For over 24 years, Susie has created design solutions for some of the most prominent organizations in the world.
Meet Amber Tichenor
Loyal. Passionate. Adventurous.
I want you to feel empowered and strong to make the choice to be fully YOU. As a coach and speaker focused on women who are ready for transformative change, I bring passion and purpose to my work to help clients move their obstacles and create full, successful lives.
With a history in change management, organizational leadership and bucking the corporate system to venture forth into international jobs and projects, I combine strategic talents with grounded experience to help clients determine their path to passion and purpose. I help women break out of their comfort zones and tackle big topics like workplace rivalry and how to sustain holistic balance in their life and careers. And I don’t tolerate mean girls…or boys.
I have a PhD in Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology and specialize in “a-ha” moments. I love having fun with my husband, two kids and Stella the dog.
From being stagnant as a corporate-employed 30-year-old to self-employed at 31, Jeannie’s an example of what you can accomplish by investing in hiring a coach and believing in yourself.
She proves that with resiliency, an abundance mindset, and courage, you can make big moves towards creating a successful career you love.
www.jeannieandresen.com
https://www.instagram.com/jeannieandresen_/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQiUAp8i7F8jb36AEx1Egw/featured?view_as=subscriber
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannieand/
Larry Indiviglia wrote 126 Days, 11 Minutes: Our Love Story to honor the life of Gayle and their love for each other. Although brief, Larry considers his relationship with Gayle as one of the most profound experiences of his life. He also hopes 126 Days, 11 Minutes inspires others to say “yes” to love even when logic says, “no.” Larry believes there are many beautiful souls who are looking to discover and experience unconditional love. His book shows it is possible.
Larry Indiviglia is President of INDsightsForLife, Inc., a fitness professional, presenter, and author as well as a business and life coach for the Todd Durkin Mastermind Program. Larry is also a retired naval reserve officer and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He holds a MA in Corporate Fitness Administration and an MBA from the University of San Diego.
Larry has authored articles in Coronado Lifestyles Magazine, Shipmate, The Coronado Eagle, The Gratitude Book, and Balanced Body, Balanced Life. Additionally, he was extensively quoted in Runner’s World and The New York Times His work over a 30-year fitness career has inspired motivated and encouraged people to grow and do their best. His powerful ability to connect with people helps them transform their lives and businesses. His goal for 126 Days, 11 Minutes is to help you transform your relationships by learning to love unconditionally.
Larry lives and works in San Diego, has two children: Joe and Lauren, and one grandson, Luca. Larry’s first book INDsights for Life: Rising Up - Reaching Higher – Together, is an inspirational guide containing daily messages of hope, belief, caring, and love. It is available on Kindle and Audible.
Email Larry at lindiviglia@gmail.com
You can find the book here: https://amzn.to/3liPDWH
Delia was born and raised in a tiny town in rural Iowa. She admits that she was blessed with a great upbringing and a relatively normal childhood. However, when she left her small world of familiarity and headed to college, she had to endure some tough experiences that wreaked havoc on her self-esteem and left her confused about who she really was.
Those experiences left her wondering for years why she struggled so much with her self-esteem, habits, and thought process. She has since been on an amazing journey of self-discovery and self-improvement for what seems like most of her adult life. And somewhere along the line, she created Girls4Greatness. The mission of her organization is to inspire you to ROCK a life empowered by your own greatness.
www.girls4greatness.com
Suggested book: The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo
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Our story dates back to 2014 when my daughter Courtney started experiencing debilitating, nearly paralyzing hip pain.
She was misdiagnosed with Sciatica for 5 months. By mid-March of 2015, she could not walk, so her doctor ordered an X-Ray, MRI, and CT Scan, which revealed she had Avascular Necrosis of the right hip.
This condition required her to have multiple hip-preservation surgeries throughout the next 2 years, as well as hydrotherapy, hyperbaric chamber treatments, physical and occupational therapy, and Exogen™ bone stimulation. It was a nightmare, as one can imagine!
This is where our journey began. I searched for a variety of CBD products effective for pain management. I vetted 15 different companies’ products to identify the formulas that worked best. Through this process, I learned that not all CBD products are created equally in terms of quality, efficacy, lab testing, and affordability.
Then I met my manufacturer. After one application of CBD-infused Celadrin™ Cream (a pain balm), Courtney felt nearly instant relief. We didn’t know it then, but that cream ended up saving her life.
Within just ten days, she was able to discontinue taking her pain medication, replacing it with a steady regimen of CBD-infused tinctures and pain balms.
Her mind was clear again; she was excited about her recovery, and we both felt like she had been given a completely new lease on life.
This led us to conduct further research. We quickly discovered how effective CBD products could be and how much they were helping others with different ailments/conditions, most notably, neurological conditions such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s, in addition to arthritis, nerve, and joint pain.
We knew we had stumbled upon something incredible and couldn’t wait to share it with the world. Courtney and I decided to turn this into our life’s work.
We wanted to help other people find the same kind of life-altering relief that she had experienced, which led us to the creation of Vital Blends.
www.vitalblendsnow.com
Anita Mahaffey is a wife, mother, and serial entrepreneur. She founded Cool-jams in 2007 at the age of 50. Her goal is to help people sleep better. As a three-time survivor of cancer, she speaks about inner beauty versus outer beauty and the importance of accepting oneself and other as they are. Listen to what she has to say about Rockin the Ages.
"My motivation to start Cool-jams in 2007 was because I was having terrible sleep problems. I tried so many brands of sleepwear and couldn’t find anything to help me to stay cool, dry, and temperature regulated. The more I talked to other men and women with the same issues, the more I understood that I was on to something. As a textile expert, I knew there had to be a better way to sleep if I could just develop some fabrics that would help wick moisture, eliminate temperature swings, and dry rapidly. It was a tall order because I was not only concerned about developing a smart fabric to help me sleep better, but I wanted great looking products as well. After several years of research & development, I found the Cool-jams solution and was ready to launch." -Anita Mahaffey
www.cool-jams.com
www.instagram.com/cooljamssleepwear/
www.facebook.com/CooljamsSleepwear/
Cameron Campbell, affectionately known as Coach Cam, is a servant, sports enthusiast, and social entrepreneur who has spoken more than a thousand times for various sports and philanthropic organizations including the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball League(NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB).
He is a former division one (D1) football athlete and graduate of the University of Houston who transformed his passion for sports into a career serving students as an Athletic Director and Head Coach where he was recognized as the all-time winningest coach. He is currently empowering others as a business consultant and owner of Texas Athletics Construction and will be releasing his highly anticipated online course, Win the 1st Quarter of Your Day: Playbook For Wealth, Health, & Success
www.coachcamcourses.com
www.instagram.com/coachcamcares/
www.facebook.com/CoachCamCares
Janis has been a full-time police officer for 15 years until she was injured and could not work on the road anymore. Not being able to work as a patrol officer anymore was a life-changing moment and Janis decided that she needed to reinvent herself and start another career...one that she was in control of. With this challenge in mind, Janis discovered eCommerce. Janis began her eCommerce journey with retail Arbitrage then she has launched two private label brands on Amazon, Shopify, and by using Clickfunnels. The difference between Janis and all the other Amazon sellers is that she is proud to tell people about her brands and the products she sells. Her first brand is #nostrawchallenge and her second is No Trace Bags.
As a trained teacher before becoming a police officer, Janis has now gone full circle and returned to her roots. She wants to help other women become Ecommerce Queen Bees and take control of their own income. She is a true believer that your journey is yours alone and she is here to help everyone who chooses to take on the eCommerce Journey.
Janis walks us through how to get your products on Amazon and start making money. Have a listen and go to her website to learn more about her boot camp classes and other offerings.
www.ecommercequeenbee.com
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTQ018yv59SxFTF-vNk3Hw
https://www.instagram.com/ecommercequeenbee/
Nate Peo has a B.S. in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has spent the last twenty years in the construction industry and just recently left to work on his podcast and online courses full-time. Join me as we talk about Nate's journey in creating THE ALL-IN PODCAST. It is his desire to explore the power of personal relationships and show what happens when you chase your dreams and realize your true passions. His goal with the show is to make connections with people from all walks of life that will change the way you show up in your personal and professional life.
We discuss his journey of on again-off again entrepreneurship, claiming his fear and overcoming it and what is next for him.
You can follow Nate or contact him via the following links:
http://bit.ly/All-inPodcast
http://linkedin.com/in/natepeo
https://www.instagram.com/natepeo
https://calendly.com/natepeo/30min
An innovative and strong-willed entrepreneur, Jacqueline Maddison, has forged business relationships along the way that have allowed full development of each of her professional visions. With a streamlined plan of action and relentless focus, her business plans flourish. She is an impeccable businesswoman, with excellent communication skills and a sharp intuition that guides her way. She is taking the business world by storm, and at such a young age! Keep a close watch on this young lady; she is going places. Originally from South Africa, born-again Christian entrepreneur, Jacqueline Maddison, tells her unique story of how she lost everything and rebuilt her life by her influential relationship with God becoming Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Beverly Hills Magazine with NO MONEY!
Her message of one of faith, hope, and charity. As a Spiritual Success Coach, you will learn the Spiritual Secrets of Success in her new book, the 7 Oracles of Success, where you can apply them to your own life to pursue your own impossible dream, step into your destiny, and live your dream life. She’s living proof, that if she can do it, so can you! What are you waiting for? God’s got a good plan for your life…Go for it! Believe in your dreams!
LINKS:
www.jacquelinemaddison.com
www.beverlyhillsmagazine.com
www.7oraclesofsuccess.com
Facebook:
@RealJacquelineMaddison
@OfficialBeverlyHillsMagazine
Instagram:
@Jacqueline.Maddison
@beverlyhillsmagazine
Twitter:
@MissJMaddison
@BevHillsMag
Tracey and I have an open, honest, and raw conversation about her journey as a teenage Mom, wife, and cancer patient. She states that cancer added value beyond measure to her life. Tracey shares her Struggle Formula along with tips and reminders to help any of us when we are faced with challenging times in our lives.
Tracey Ferrin is the Best Selling author of Up Struggle, motivational speaker, and cancer Thriver.
She is a contributing writer for the website Love What Matters which has over 8 million followers on social media.
When she isn’t writing or speaking, she can be found teaching group fitness classes. Tracey belongs to a community of speaker sisters and a global personal development community of multi-passionate women. She is a personal development junkie who is always seeking growth opportunities so she can turn around and share her knowledge with others.
For over 10 years, Tracey has served her community through volunteer work with MD Anderson Cancer Center and CanCare.
She is already working on her next book which will be released next year.
Tracey is married to her best friend Ryan, and together they have four children. Houston, TX is where she calls home.
Shortened Link for the book:
https://amzn.to/397eHca
Link to website:
https://traceyferrin.com
Link for Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/44empowerment/
Link for Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/traceyferrin/
Link for TikTok
https://vm.tiktok.com/cSfVtA/
Link for LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-ferrin-44376b192/
Love What Matters website: ( Story below is my most popular story. Can type in my name in the search bar on the website and all my stories will pop up)
https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/i-was-diagnosed-with-cancer-6-months-pregnant-married-with-a-10-month-old-daughter-i-was-under-attack-mom-refuses-to-abort-child-despite-doctors-advice-it-was-up-to-me-to-make-an-imposs/
Communicate to Inspire. As an experienced speaker and facilitator, Brenden understands that audience members need to walk away captivated, and above all, inspired to master the art of communication. It should be seen as something to look forward to rather than a burden that must be overcome.
Brenden started coaching speakers at the young age of 19 with the desire to become the best speaking coach in the world.
It is his theory that most people are afraid of public speaking for three reasons:
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In school, we are required to give a speech, but we don't get to pick the topic.
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The other students that we are going to speak to, don't care what we have to say.
3. Teachers are too stressed to help us because they have too many students and too much to teach.
We have a stimulating conversation about how we can learn to speak with greater ease and some important things about life in general.
https://www.mastertalk.ca/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KJVYCokY9M
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/
https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/
Peter Kozodoy is the author of Honest to Greatness, an Inc. 5000 serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and business coach who works with organizations and their leaders to help them overcome self-limiting bullsh*t and use brutal honesty to achieve massive success.
But it didn’t start that way.
At 17, he was an Olympic-hopeful figure skater who was sure he would achieve his childhood dream of attending Harvard University.
By 18, he had missed both the Olympics and Harvard. He found his life spiraling out of control...until he finally discovered the power of brutal honesty, particularly when it comes to being honest with yourself.
From the depths of 2008, Peter and his business partner built an Inc. 5000 marketing agency that would go on to work with startups to the Fortune 500, and local car dealers to Warren Buffett. Peter’s tough lessons learned — in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship — have appeared in Inc., Forbes, The Huffington Post and more, He has shared his story at TEDx, CEO Clubs of America, Digital Book World, and many other conferences and corporations, spreading his mission to help leaders use brutal honesty to achieve massive success in business and life.
He holds a BA in Economics from Brandeis University (Summa cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa) and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
In this episode, Peter and I discuss his new book Honest to Greatness and the importance of individuals, business owners, and members of the C suite in organizations all over the world to simply tell the truth.
Website: https://peterkozodoy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterkozodoy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterKozodoyOfficialPage
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-kozodoy-44079056/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterkozodoy
Is your financial world in good order? It is no secret that unexpected and unplanned events can happen in our lives that can find us on rocky ground if we are not prepared. I had an informative conversation with Kimberly Guha, a financial advisor with UBS. We discussed the research that UBS has done on women and finances. Kim reviewed what the research revealed and gave us some advice, especially to women on what to do to take charge of their finances and future. And finally, Kim gave us some suggestions on how to deal with increased volatility that we are experiencing in the markets.
Kimberly is a financial advisor with UBS. She has her CFP®, CIMA® certification, and focuses on providing tax-aware investment solutions tailored to each of her client's individual financial goals. Prior to joining UBS, Kim was a Senior Tax Associate and CPA® at Lindsay and Brownell, LLP in San Diego, CA. Kim specialized in tax planning and analysis for small business owners, successful families, and nonprofit organizations. She is also the President of a local nonprofit called the Rwandan Orphans Project that focuses on providing education and emotional support to children who would otherwise not have the opportunity. Kim earned her B.A. in Economics with an emphasis in Accounting at the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition, she holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and is an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, running, and practicing karate at a local studio where she lives in southern California.
Contact information: Kimberly Guha, CFP®, CIMA®
Financial Advisor
Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
858-947-5982
Shelley F. Knight is a once upon a time nurse turned writer who provides an eclectic blend of clinical, holistic, and spiritual expertise in her specialist subjects of Positive Changes~~,~~ Spirituality, and Grief. She is author of Positive Changes: A Self-Kick Book (November 2018), host of Positive Changes: A Self-Kick Podcast, and is a freelance writer for international magazines.
Shelley holds a first-class degree in adult nursing, and post-graduate studies in Palliative Care and Life-Limiting Illness, Pathophysiology of Cancer, Cytotoxic Chemotherapy, and Clinical Hypnotherapy. Also, Shelley holds a plethora of holistic and spiritual qualifications, including Transformational Regression Therapy, Spiritual Coaching, Spiritual Development Teacher, Holistic Diagnosis Skills, Mindfulness, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Herbalism, and Dream Therapy. She is also an intuitive Tarot card reader, and intuitive Tarot coach, with gifts of clairsentience, clairaudience, and clairvoyance, inherited from her ancestors.
Shelley is passionate about encouraging individuals on a transformational journey towards positive changes, particularly following times of loss in their life, be it the loss of a known and trusted way of life, or loss of a loved one. She has set up the Good Grief Northampton Death Cafe to provide a safe space for people to share their experiences of grief with others, and an accompanying Facebook page to support others beyond her home county of Northamptonshire.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelleyfknight/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ShelleyFKnight/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWXk0XDA3tHSwrv2cJg-zWg
A Seattle native, Emily is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, writer, and healing consultant/coach for horses and people. She is focused on optimizing whole body health through sustainable, simple strategies that fit into peoples’ lives. Emily currently lives outside of Boise with her cocker spaniel and horse. She has lived in 5 places in the last 10 years and is a personal development junkie, creator, and chronic optimist.
Emily shares her journey and wisdom as she traversed through the last 5 years battling Celiac Disease, acid reflux, several bouts of SIBO, Chronic Candida, and multiple infections related to toxins. She shares her core believes about health and wellness and explains that living each day with joy is how she defines success. I am sure you will appreciate her down to earth approach to taking personal responsibility for her life and health.
You can learn more about Emily at the following links:
Website: www.primetimetherapies.com
Thought Catalog: https://thoughtcatalog.com/emily-dickson/
Medium: https://medium.com/@emily_29774
Instagram: @emilyclairedickson (best place to connect!)
Facebook: @primetimetherapies
Nir Bashan is a world-renowned creativity expert. He has taught thousands of leaders and individuals around the globe how to harness the power of creativity to improve profitability, increase sales, and ultimately create more meaning in their work. Nir has spent the last two decades working on a formula to codify creativity.
That formula is found in Nir's new book, The Creator Mindset, which has been translated into two languages. He was one of the youngest professors ever selected to teach graduate courses at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Also, he taught undergraduate courses at the University of California at Los Angeles.
He has worked on numerous albums, movies, and advertisements with famous actors and musicians ranging from Rod Stewart to Woody Harrelson. His work on creativity has won a Clio Award and was nominated for an Emmy.
Nir is the founder and CEO of The Creator Mindset LLC, a company that conducts workshops, consulting, coaching, and keynote speeches at conferences and corporate events. His clients include AT&T, Microsoft, Ace Hardware, NFL Network, EA Sports, Suzuki, Activision, and JetBlue. Nir lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife, young son, and two Bernedoodles named P-Paws and Waylon Jennings.
You can learn more about Nir at www.nirbashan.com
Follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Sheryl set out to make a difference. Self-study, formal certifications, seminars, and finally taking on the role of Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO Teacher, Coach, and International Speaker
She works with some of the most common health challenges of our times dealing with stress, stress management, anxiety, mood & fatigue. Sheryl also works with food and body challenges, including weight management, wellness, binge eating, overeating, body image, stress relief, and various nutrition-related health concerns.
Nourishment Vitality offers online courses, workshops, and coaching programs that bring together the science of nutrition and psychology.
Sheryl and her team create sustainable, lasting healthy habits and lifestyles.
Have a look at the links below to access free downloads and to learn about online courses.
1) Free guides - a) breathing through stress b) living a better life one habit at a time c) power of gratitude
link - https://sherylputerman.com/free-download-guides/
2) Online course - How to stop stress eating https://sherylputerman.com/online-courses/healthy-and-balanced-eating-habits/features-and-benefits-stop-stress-eating/
Landing page for the online course - https://sherylputerman.com/landing-page/
ST Rappaport is Relationship Photographer, Creative Journal Expressive Arts Coach, founder of Genius Relationships, and host of the LifePix Relationships Podcast. After observing, listening, and connecting with so many couples, ST is on a mission to find out what makes relationships work and how they can become extraordinary and is here to help as many people as possible.
To get your free mini session go to LifePixRelationships.as.me
Are you stuck in a challenging situation?
Do you want to move forward in your life?
Do you want your relationship to be in a better place?
Take ST up on her complimentary 20-minute session by clicking on the link and scheduling a time to get some sound coaching.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifepixphotography/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/st-rappaport-869b7619b/
ST's Podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/lifepix-relationships-with-st-st-rappaport-ZQFvqN25XsP/
Jonathan Miller has spent hundreds of hours in deliberate communication practice and stretching himself outside of his comfort zone. He is a former program leader at Landmark Worldwide and is a Certified Professional Coach through Erickson Coaching International. He has done extensive training in Nonviolent Communication and is also a dedicated Vipassana meditation practitioner, having spent well over 2,000 hours meditating in the past few years. His coaching style is rigorous, compassionate, and highly action-oriented.
In this episode of the Badass Soul Seeking Warrior Podcast Jonathan talks about the causes of conflict, why people have such fear around conflict, and he offers tips to overcome any conflict challenge.
You can learn more about Jonathan at the following links:
Website: https://www.mindfulcommunication.me
Tough Talks Made Easy: https://bit.ly/ToughTalksMadeEasy
Mindful Communication Podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcast-863ccb8
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millerdjonathan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcommunication/
Promo Code: BADASS50 for a special discounted one-on-one session with Jonathan
Common Questions around supplements: 1. Why is there so much confusion around supplements a. Conflicting, misquoted, or poor quality research– we must dig into the data! i. Vitamin E, alpha-d-tocopherol in isolation vs. in combination with d- gamma-tocopherol. ii. Beta-Carotene: smokers (accelerated DNA damage) vs. non-smokers, heavy alcohol drinkers (hepatotoxicity).
b. Each person is unique, and we have to put the data into the context of the complex person in front of us!
- My friend’s trainer/friend/family member recommended x, should I take it also? 3. How do I know if a supplement is working or I’m taking a supplement, and I don’t notice a change? a. DOSE and TYPE matter! E.g., Magnesium glycinate, threonate, citrate, oxide b. Loading period: glucosamine + Chondroitin – 6 months until we see results. 4. Can’t I get everything through my diet? a. Food-system and growing inconsistencies b. High toxic burden c. Inconsistent dietary patterns or limited diversity 5. Can I take X and eat what I want? NO! You cannot out-supplement a bad diet! a. Progressions: add Turmeric, Ginger, Black pepper for general anti-inflammatory properties. Dealing with acute or chronic inflammation? Consider supplemental curcumin + BioPerine (both are active ingredients of turmeric & black pepper) at therapeutic dose. Again, we must consider the unique individual. Curcumin has blood-sugar-lowering properties. High doses may be contraindicated in specific populations.
Three main questions (and sub-questions) to ask yourself when thinking about supplements: 1. What is the goal/desired outcome you hope to gain from the supplement? a. Is this for general wellness or targeted nutritional therapy? b. What is the health status of the person, and are there any contraindications? 2. What is the appropriate type of supplement? a. Does the form of the supplement match the indicated use? Examples Magnesium, Curcumin, or zinc. b. Is this the most effective supplement to reach the desired outcome from question #1. c. Are there additional co-factors or considerations that need to be taken into account?
- Is the dose and timeline for supplementation adequate to meet the desired outcome?
a. E.g., fish oil, Glucosamine + Chondroitin, and Vitamin C.
Guidelines for Supplementation: 1. Diet first! You cannot out supplement a bad diet.
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Not all supplements are created equal
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Dose matters
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Consult a licensed professional
What Eating Plan is Best for You? Join Katie and me and learn about the various eating plans available and how to find out what is best for you.
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2020 Resolutions - reflect upon 2019 and any resolutions you may have set as asking yourself: what went well and why? What didn't and why? What can I do differently?
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Diets: Before diving into specific diets, let's talk a little bit about how food serves us as individuals and why there is so much confusion about what to eat.
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Now let's dive into specific diets Ketogenic Diet: High-fat diet, between 80-90% of calories coming from fat Intermittent Fasting: restricted periods of eating and fasting. Popular - time-restricted eating (16:8) or 5:2 diet Gluten-Free: complete elimination of gluten-containing foods like wheat, barley, rye. Plant-based: high consumption of plants based foods, e.g., vegetables, legumes, grains, etc. Diet may or may not contain animal products. Vegan: 100% plant-based diet. complete elimination of animal products. 4. Do you recommend or caution the use of any of these diets?
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How does a person figure out what is the best diet for them, and what are some things that they should be looking out for? Any recommendation for specific age groups? What about weight loss?
Key Takeaways:
- Track your food and how it impacts your body. We need to create awareness about the choices we make and how they affect our bodies and our health. 2. You need to EAT to LOSE weight. If you starve your body, you will not build muscle. Your body will go into preservation mode and hold onto fat. 3. If something isn't working for you, STOP DOING it. Find something new. Be curious and ask questions. Be mindful of confirmation bias. 4. SOCIAL MEDIA is often stronger than science. Don't be afraid to follow the sources back to the original research.
Episode 2 - Functional Nutrition with Katie Mallison: In today's episode, Kate gives us some tips for the holidays. Have a look: Holiday Survival Guide:
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What are your goals? Write out and check-in with them often.
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Plan out your activities. Stay connected to how food makes you feel. Will the 3rd glass of wine leave you with a hangover, do you have a holiday run that you want to perform well on, etc.
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Be as consistent as possible, but don’t over-stress. If you wake up and exercise, keep that routine.
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Plan active time with family and friends.
a. Run group – create an activity or challenge.
b. Post dinner walk, morning yoga, flag football
c. FRESH Air
Dealing with Holiday Parties
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Eat before you go
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Bring a vegetable dish
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Drink water, hot water, sparkling water with a splash of bitters
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EAT Seated, EAT SLOW & Chew your food.
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Be mindful of liquid calories and alcohol.
How about some tips for people who are traveling during the holidays?
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Do your research and know where to shop and look up some healthy restaurants.
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Pack some snacks
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When you get to your destination, you do the shopping.
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Stay hydrated
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Perfection is a myth. Do your best.
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Remember, the “wagon” is all in your head. You’re not falling off anything; take it one meal at a time and move on. You can learn more about Katie at www.thrivewellness365.com
Episode 1 - Katie Mallison: Keeping a Food Journal. In today's episode, Katie talks about the first step in getting to the bottom of creating an eating plan that works for you is to keep a food journal.
To learn more about Katie go to her website www.thrivewellness365.com
The food journal app that Katie recommends can be found here: www.cronometer.com
If you want the 3-Day Food Journal DM me.
If you have any questions for us, please leave them in the comments,, and we will be sure to respond to you.
It all started with a dream and a camera.
In 2013, Marji Guyler-Alaniz had just left her job in corporate agriculture and started a photo project titled FarmHer, capturing women working on the farm. She wasn't the only one interested in updating the image of agriculture and others began to follow the movement.
FarmHer quickly grew into a place where stories are shared and women are not only recognized but feel a sense of inspiration and community. Today the business consists of various entities, all shining a light on women in agriculture.
Show Notes: Website: www.farmher.com Super Bowl Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMpZ0TGjbWE Book Suggestion: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg Blog Suggestion: The Lost Peacock Creamery www.lostpeacock.com RFD-TV Stream link: RFDCC.com/farmherfan Barbara Mazurek Season 1: https://farmher.com/blogs/farmhers-ranchhers/barbara-mazurek-episode-3-life-and-loss-in-utopia-texas
Adrian “Buckaroogirl” is a 20 something firecracker who is equally at home in the branding pen, ranch bronc or stage, who burst onto the western music scene at just 14 years old. Join me as Adrian and I talk about everything from her childhood to her new album and first book.
Ariana Luterman is 18 years old and a powerhouse triathlon athlete and philanthropist. In this podcast we talk about her start in the sport of triathlon as well as her being the founder of Team Ariana. The organization has raised over $150,000 in the past six years benefitting over 5000 homeless children, while inspiring thousands of other kids and adults to follow the Team Ariana mission – to live a healthy lifestyle, find a passion, pursue it, and give back to others in a personally meaningful way. You will enjoy listening to this vibrant and inspiring young lady.
Ten years ago Louis Boria had a dream about knitting that changed his life. His story is proof that if you follow your passion, regardless of what others may think, you will find success. Louis feels that no one should have a fear of doing what they love because of fear of judgment from others, or what others may think. He says that one of the best ‘side-effects’ of his knitting is that he is helping to break down barriers and expectations around gender roles. In this podcast, Louis and I talk about living life with passion, purpose, and freedom.
I first learned of Peony Vodka in the August 2016 issue of O Magazine. Peonies are my favorite flower so I was intrigued. As I researched more about the vodka I learned that it was the brainchild of Leslie Farhangi, a Stanford educated attorney who no longer enjoyed being a lawyer so she packed up and moved with her family to a 200-acre farm in the Hudson Valley. Peony Vodka is a subtly flavored spirit born in eastern Hudson Valley, New York. Drawing inspiration from Dutchess County’s varied landscape, sparkling meadows and rushing brooks, stone walls and inviting trails, Peony Vodka was created to celebrate country living. Three Meadows Spirits’ operations take place in a historic 18th-century house nestled on a 200-acre farm of hay fields, pastures, woods and luscious rows of peony flowers that burst into fragrant bloom each June.
Show Notes: http://meetmeatthebarn.com/the-badass-soul-seeking-warrior-podcast-series-episode-3-leslie-farhangi/
Tara Butcher’s life changed forever on her drive home from a night out with her friends. Her story is a testament to her unflinching dedication and determination to live a life that she loves. A ten-day medically induced coma, hours of surgery, and the amputation of her left leg are only a few of the challenges that Tara had to overcome. This is Tara’s account of how she chose to view a life-threatening accident as a gift. This beautiful young woman generously shares sage advice about choosing happiness and the wisdom of living authentically.
Tara Butcher take-aways:
1:00 Start 4:37 My life changing event 5:18 A car going 72 MPH hit me 5:56 My 10-day medically induced coma 6:45 My injuries 7:30 Waking up from the coma 8:45 My amazing medical team 10:10 The day I told my social worker to get out of my room 11:54 needs edited 12:22 8-weeks in the hospital… More at: http://meetmeatthebarn.com/the-badass-soul-seeking-warrior-podcast-series-episode-2-tara-butcher
I read about Amberley Snyder in Cowgirl Magazine in April of 2016. The introductory line of the article said, “Amberley Snyder is a badass barrel racer who is also paralyzed from the waist down.” As I continued to read the article I was inspired by Amberley’s story of triumph over tragedy and I liked her spunky attitude about getting back in the saddle after a life-changing truck accident.
The Badass Warrior Podcast series was high on my list of things to create and Amberley’s story put that task into overdrive. A little over a year later I was thrilled to sit down with Amberley and learn more about her, her family, and what she felt made her a badass. You will be inspired by her story, so find a comfortable spot and sit down and listen to this young woman talk about her life and love of horses. And, when you think you are having a bad day, listen to this podcast again.
Amberley Snyder take-aways
6:26 First big rodeo win 7:57 A life-changing day 10:02 Getting back in the saddle