The Closet Series with Kristy Mandour: Recent Episodes
Kristy Mandour
The smallest spaces can spark some of the biggest insights to emerge. As a Communications Coach for established and emerging leaders, Kristy Mandour is on a mission to help individuals and organizations rehumanize themselves from the inside out. Join Kristy as she runs solo and welcomes cross-industry guests to share their remarkable stories of growth and strength, all from her linen closet. These inspiring conversations highlight provocative "in the closet" topics to support listeners in feeling less alone and more confident and encouraged to make their own unique contribution to the world.
Many leaders struggle with the persistent need to be the fixer—the one with all the solutions. While well-intentioned, this mentality can actually disempower your team and hinder growth. In this episode, we'll highlight five powerful questions to help shift your mindset from enabler to empowerer.
You'll learn:
- How to instill unshakable self-trust in your capabilities beyond being "indispensable."
- A mindset reframe to embrace success rather than shrink from it.
- Practical ways to rewire those enabling habits.
- The small changes that allow your team to take true ownership.
Drawing from personal experience, I get candid about overcoming the allure of the fixer identity. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on empowered leadership - creating environments for your people's solutions to emerge.
True leaders don't just have all the answers. They empower others to find their own. Ditch the fixer role and unlock exponential impact with the insights and tools shared in this episode.
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This June, we’re diving into focus, the magical topic that can transform our hectic schedules. Today’s episode addresses the number one listener request: avoiding daily distractions. We’ll walk through a step-by-step process to help you uncover what matters most so you stay focused on what you want and not what you don't.
Some of the key steps we cover to hone your focus:
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Reframe Your Focus:
- Focus on what you want, not what you don’t want.
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Identify What You Want:
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Use “I want,” “I intend,” and “I am” statements to clarify your desires.
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Drill Down Your Why:
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Ask yourself why you want each goal five times.
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Shift to Intentions and Affirmations:
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Transform “I want” statements into “I am” affirm.Happy Listening!
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In today's episode, we're diving into the first installment of our new monthly series. Each month, we’ll explore a subtopic of communications with practical ways you can use emotional intelligence to enhance it.
For June, it's all about focus. Every week this month, I'll share strategies to help you master your focus. Because let's be honest, this is the time of the year when our calendars are jam-packed with activities and plans, causing our brains to feel like they're melting faster than a bomb pop left out in the sun.
Today, we’re kicking things off by exploring how to start noticing where your focus is and sharing three powerful ways to help you do just that:
- Mindfulness: We’ll discuss how mindfulness can help you stay present and focused, plus we'll explore other options beyond traditional meditation.
- Journaling: Discover how keeping a journal can help you track your thoughts and identify patterns that impact your focus.
- Intention Setting and Reflection: Learn the importance of setting daily intentions and reflecting on them to stay aligned with your goals.
Join us each week in June as we explore more tips and techniques for enhancing your focus.
Happy Listening!
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RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Julia Cameron's Morning Pages
Dan Siegel's book The Mindful Therapist: A Clinician's Guide to Mindsight and Neural Integration
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Today, we’re wrapping up our Mental Health Awareness Month series with a deep dive into empathy and compassion in leadership.
Here’s the lowdown:
- Empathy vs. Compassion: I break it down simply. Empathy is feeling someone’s emotions, while compassion is taking action to help them. It’s like feeling someone’s pain and then actually helping them up after they’ve tripped.
- Why it Matters: We explore why empathy and compassion are game-changers in the workplace. Hint: they boost morale, prevent burnout, and lead to better decision-making.
- Balancing Act: I share how empathy can help us understand others’ struggles, but compassion drives us to take action while still maintaining performance standards.
- Research Backed: I share insights from a Stanford study showing that compassionate leadership leads to happier employees and increased loyalty.
- Practical Tips: I dish out three simple ways to lead with compassion: active listening, supportive feedback, and taking action.
And guess what? I’ve got exciting news for June! 🎉
I'm kicking off a new monthly theme focused on communications and emotional intelligence. Get ready for more relieving insights and practical tips!
Thanks for tuning in! Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes, and remember to spread the word!
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In today's episode, we're diving into the power of talking to yourself in the third person. Now, I'm not talking by your first name, unless that's your thing, go for it. More of creative ways that you can look at parts of yourself with more curiosity, creativity, and maybe even humor. As always, there's science-backed research on how powerful this technique is in regulating your emotions and different ways that you can put it into practice.
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Today's episode is special because we're diving into a topic that's close to my heart: "Bring Your Inner Child to Work Day" and its profound impact on mental wellness. This is a concept I coined that works instantly to chill out your nervous system and amp up your presence and creativity.
In this episode, we'll explore how reconnecting with our inner child in a simple way can significantly decrease anxiety and create a safe internal space for self-leadership. We'll discuss the benefits of embracing curiosity, joy, and self-awareness in our daily work lives, and I'll even share a personal story of how visualizing my inner child with a box of crayons helped me conquer my nerves before a big presentation.
So, whether you're a leader looking to enhance your team's well-being or simply someone seeking inspiration to infuse more playfulness and authenticity into your workday, this episode is for you.
And hey, if you're intrigued by the idea of bringing more emotional intelligence and energy leadership into your team, why not set up a chemistry call with me? Let's explore how we can work together to create a more vibrant and resilient workplace.
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"Why can't I just..." If you've found yourself asking this question when working to change any behavior for the better, from fitness to finances to relationship dynamics, you're so not alone.
In today's episode, we are joined by Britt Frank, clinician, trauma specialist, and author of The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward and the upcoming Getting Unstuck workbook, which offers practical tools for overcoming fear and doubt and moving forward with your life,
Britt joins us to discuss the intricacies and relationship between behavior change and the human mind.
Episode Highlights:
- Behaviors aren't random quirks; they serve a purpose: keeping us safe in a challenging world. "Your brain is not wired for success; it's wired for survival."
- Our brains aren't out to get us; they're on our team, working tirelessly to protect us. No need for self-blame like "My brain should know better…"
- Micro actions are key to behavior change, keeping our brains engaged and supportive of our journey. "Do not ask why…"
- Britt introduces the concept of "Shadow Snacks"—little indulgences for our inner shadows that don't compromise our long-term well-being.
- Discover the importance of dispelling the myth that certainty equals safety and learn practical tools for quieting our inner critics.
Happy Listening!
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In this episode, we welcome Paige Appel, a circle facilitator, founder of spiritual center Riverbank, and wellness boutique owner. Paige is a true grounding force amidst the hustle and bustle of our world. Having experienced the challenges of scarcity in a city known for its glitz and glam, Paige understands firsthand the toll it can take on one's soul. Determined to help others break free from this mindset, she has dedicated herself to creating spaces for deep-souled individuals to rediscover their inner abundance.
As the owner of Midland, a wellness boutique in Century City, CA, and a circle and retreat facilitator, Paige invites you to explore the depths of your being individually and as part of a community.
Together with her best friend, Alli Webb, she co-founded RIVERBANK, a sanctuary nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, where authenticity reigns supreme.
Join us as we delve into Paige's journey and uncover her wisdom to guide you back to your center.
Episode Highlights:
- Truth in Partnership: We explore the confidence and trust needed to be honest with yourself and others, fostering authentic connections and growth.
- Listening In for Your Next Step: Paige shares the importance of introspection and active listening within while navigating career transitions and personal growth journeys.
- Finding Your "Soul Pod": How do you know who your soul people are? Uncover the transformative power of cultivating deep connections and sustainable safety within relationships, creating a supportive network to lean on.
- Co-Ed Circle Surprises: Delve into the unexpected benefits of co-ed circles, where participants find diverse perspectives and collective wisdom.
- Empowerment Through Circles: Learn how participating in circles provides a space to rediscover inner tools and summon the courage needed to thrive in any season of life.
Happy Listening!
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In this solo episode I'm carrying on the celebration of 100 episodes (!!!) to share with you the story on how the podcast came to be. Not only is this a story to entertain you but also to inspire you to bring whatever "that thing" is that keeps tapping your internal shoulder out into the world.
I also, as usual, end with an actionable mental wellness tip that will instantly support you in embracing your strengths in a whole new way.
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Today, we're celebrating a milestone—it's our 100th episode! To mark this special occasion, we're excited to spotlight a leader who is doing remarkable work in the world.
Our guest today is Grace Zuncic, the Chief People and Impact Officer at Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and apparel company with a mission to do good. Grace's journey is one of dedication and passion, as she's committed herself to leading Cotopaxi's charge toward sustainability, impact, and philanthropy.
Grace brings a wealth of knowledge from her time at Chobani, where she spent 10 years prior in various executive leadership positions championing the Company’s people, culture, and strategy. From her roles as Chief People Officer to Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy and Chief of Staff and Strategy, Grace has left an indelible mark on the company's ethos and success.
Now, she's taken on the challenge of aligning Cotopaxi's values with action, ensuring that every step they take leaves a positive footprint on the planet and its people.
In our conversation, we'll explore a new way to look at ambition, how to be a true champion for culture in your organization no matter what role you're in, and how to hit the sweet spot of compassion and competitive edge.
Get ready to be super inspired on this special 100th episode of The Sow to Speak podcast.
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In this episode, we're getting real about the tough stuff: turning tragedy into a source of strength and inspiration for others.
Our guest, Dawn Maynor, isn't just a manifesting coach—she's been through the trenches and emerged with a wealth of wisdom to share. Her own journey through personal tragedy has taught her invaluable lessons about resilience, healing, and finding purpose in pain.
Join us as Dawn offers down-to-earth advice and hands-on tips for mastering the art of manifestation. She's all about making it fun and exciting, stripping away the mystery, and showing us how to turn our dreams into reality, one step at a time.
Happy Listening!
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In this special episode, we extend our heartfelt support to all the incredible mothers out there, whether you're embarking on the journey of motherhood for the first time or you're a seasoned veteran in the beautiful chaos of parenthood. Joining us today is Chelsea Barbine, the visionary founder of Core Care Cultivate, who brings with her a wealth of insight and wisdom.
Amidst the whirlwind of nurturing newborns and tending to the needs of older children, Chelsea introduces a profound concept: the notion that we are forever postpartum. Through her expertise, she illuminates pathways for mothers to prioritize their self-care journey while gracefully fulfilling their roles as caregivers.
So, whether you're seeking solace in solidarity or searching for practical strategies to navigate the complexities of motherhood, this episode is dedicated to you. Join us as we delve into the empowering dialogue of self-care, resilience, and the enduring strength of motherhood.
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https://corecarecultivate.com/
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In this episode, we're shining a spotlight on the often brutal and overwhelming challenge of time management, particularly for high-achieving leaders who strive to excel in their professional endeavors while still being present for their families.
Imagine this: You're a driven leader, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in your career. But as you strive for success, the relentless demands of work often leave you feeling like you're running on empty, struggling to find time for the people who matter most in your life.
Today, we have a very special guest with us: Andrew Hartman, the mastermind behind Time Boss. Andrew's story resonates deeply with me, as I too have felt the tug-of-war between my professional ambitions and the desire to be present for my loved ones.
We explore:
the harsh realities of always being on call
the quest to find a sustainable pace amidst the chaos
the transformative power of turning time management into habitual practices.
So, whether you're a seasoned executive seeking balance or a go-getter looking to optimize your time, join us as we uncover fresh perspectives on reclaiming control over our most precious resource: time.
This is such a goodie, guys. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversation with Andrew Hartman.
*Andrew has a new 6-week Time Boss coaching cohort starting April 1st. It's open for registration now, so be sure to register here.
Learn more about Andrew and Time Boss here.
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How can we cultivate resilience and well-being in the demanding world of healthcare?
Joining us is the remarkable Katie Farinas, a labor and delivery nurse and certified yoga and meditation instructor with a passion for integrating mindfulness practices into the healthcare environment.
In this episode, Katie shares her journey of bringing mindfulness resilience training to her fellow healthcare professionals. She's not just talking the talk; she's actively fostering a culture of resilience and well-being within healthcare settings. Through distinct stories, Katie illuminates how she's becoming a catalyst for cultural change, one mindful breath at a time.
We delve into:
• The critical importance of psychological safety, especially for healthcare workers who face immense pressure and stress daily.
• How creating a supportive environment is not only beneficial but essential for the well-being of both patients and providers.
• Insights into how collective efforts can transform the healthcare landscape into a more compassionate and resilient domain.
• Clear and actionable exercises to help you emotionally regulate in minutes.
Learn more about Katie and the incredible work she's doing in the healthcare and podcast world here: https://linktr.ee/momonthevergepodcast
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Our mind is a powerful tool, but sometimes, it can work against us. We've all heard of IQ and EQ, but what about PQ?
Positive Intelligence is the newest mental tool to change those pesky inner critical voices for good. In today's episode we're exploring Positive Intelligence which refers to a concept developed by Shirzad Chamine, which focuses on the balance between your "Saboteurs" and your "Sages" in your mind.
According to Chamine:
- Saboteurs: are the negative inner voices or thought patterns that undermine one's confidence, resilience, and overall well-being. They can manifest as self-doubt, fear, perfectionism, and other forms of negativity.
- Sages: On the other hand, your Sages are the positive inner voices that represent your wisdom, resilience, and inner strength. They help you navigate challenges with clarity, empathy, creativity, and confidence.
Positive intelligence involves recognizing and managing your Saboteurs while amplifying the voice of your Sages. It's about cultivating a mindset that fosters self-awareness, emotional agility, and a positive outlook on life. By mastering positive intelligence, you can overcome obstacles, achieve your goals, and live a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
The 10 Saboteurs:
- The Judge
- The Controller
- The Victim
- The Avoider
- The Hyper-Achiever
- The Pleaser
- The Stickler
- The Hyper-Rational
- The Restless
- The Hyper-Vigilant
The 5 Sage Powers:
- The Sage of Empathy
- The Sage of Explore
- The Sage of Innovate
- The Sage of Navigate
- The Sage of Activate
As always, I end the episode with two practical and creative actionable insights that you can apply to your life the minute you're done listening.
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Today, we have a very special guest who is all in on helping women harness their potential and go big in business.
My friend, Julia Pimsleur, is the founder of Million Dollar Women, a movement designed to empower women to take their businesses to the next level. She's also a business scaling coach, a mindset expert, and the author of Go Big Now. Through her experiences as an entrepreneur, Julia realized the need for a community that supports and guides women to achieve their million-dollar dreams.
That's exactly what Million Dollar Women is all about. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a stay-at-home mom, or someone in between, Julia and her team are here to meet you where you are and help you reach new heights.
On today's episode, Julia and I will tackle some common barriers women face when starting and growing their businesses. We'll dive into the nitty-gritty of overcoming limiting beliefs, navigating negative self-talk, and stepping into your worth (in a practical way).
Get ready to be super inspired!
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In a world where flashy leadership often takes the spotlight, it's refreshing to shed light on individuals like Steve Zogby, co-owner of Scalzo, Zogby, and Wittig Insurance Co., who wants nothing to do with it.
Steve shares how leading with humility and genuine care for those he serves, and his heart-centered approach not only drives his business but also speaks directly to his values while enriching the fabric of our community.
Listen in as we delve into the essence of leadership, from the significance of sharing decision-making power within an organization to embracing the diversity of generations in the workplace. We'll explore how the hybrid work model fosters freedom and respect, all while maintaining vital collaboration and connection.
But our conversation doesn't stop there. Steve shares invaluable insights on how involving the entire organization in community efforts creates a united front, deepening the sense of value and belonging for all involved.
So grab your favorite beverage and listen in on this super inspiring conversation on the power of humble leadership and building thriving communities from the ground up.
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In this solo episode, I'm continuing the miniseries on making room for your dreams in midlife.
Running a business, a life, a household or all three can be incredibly chaotic. The most counterintuitive piece of wisdom is that by making room (if even five minutes a day) for your dreams, everything else will feel less stressful. It's like you're undoing the pressure valve release just by dedicating a portion of time to what truly lights you up.
But where do you start? How do you sustain it? What happens when your inner critic has a field day with you? I answer all of these in today's episode.
Happy Listening!
RESOURCE mentioned:
Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Using Your Inner Power by Kim Chestney
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In this episode, Dr. Aliza Pressman, host of the Raising Good Humans podcast, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, and author of the upcoming book, The Five Principles of Parenting, joins me to discuss everything from what it takes to raise good humans, to how we can do it with more ease and much less internal and external pressure. Dr. Aliza has been one of those people whose impact has made a massive difference in my life from how I relate to my kids, myself, and my story. I'm so grateful for who she is and the work she gifts our world, and can't wait for you to listen in. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS- How parenting has become such a high-pressure endeavor and how to create more relief- The one thing needed to raise good humans- The part intuition plays in our parenting and our life (Aliza shares a very memorable analogy that I love!)- What it means to reparent ourselves and how it's a life-changing service for our kids- The importance of infusing creative care into your daily lifeLearn more about Dr. Aliza and pre-order her book The Five Principles of Parenting: https://draliza.com/Follow Dr. Aliza on IG: https://www.instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast/About the CREATE LIKE A MOTHER special seriesThis special series is focused on how creative care is THE essential self-care for all of us mamas out there to feel peace, JOY, and stability when we can quickly lose ourselves in the swampy land of over-functioning.Each week, I’ll sit down with a guest who shares support and love in how staying true to yourself and what lights you up creatively while doing ALL the things is the relief you’ve been craving.When you're done listening, subscribe (if you haven't already) and add a rating and review so others can also find the podcast. SEND IN Q'S ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE + MINDSETI LOVE hearing from you! Have questions you want me to cover on emotional intelligence and mindset? Send them my way, and I'll create an episode just for you.DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristymandour/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-mandour-04836916b/ Learn more and follow Sow to Speak here: https://linktr.ee/kristymandourWORK WITH MELooking for how to work with me 1:1 or in a group?Set up a chemistry call to see if we're a solid fit: https://calendly.com/kmandour/chemistrycallScriptor Publishing GroupConnect with Scriptor Publishing Group here: www.scriptorpublishinggroup.com**Special for Sow to Speak listeners: Take a look and save $250 on their From Polished to Print book package here: https://ll107.isrefer.com/go/p2p250/kristym/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristy-mandour/message
The next guest on The Sow to Speak podcast is my friend, Linda Lubey, who is the Regional Director of Transportation for the NYSDOT Mohawk Valley Region.
It's such an intimate and inspiring conversation, and I'm so happy to share it with you!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
• The opportunities that arise from being a female leader in a male-dominated industry.
• The misconceptions of some of the current generations in the modern workforce.
• The importance of establishing and maintaining trust with your team, especially during times of change
• Creating cultural equity for all and why that matters more now than ever.
• Navigating parenting when your kids go through incredibly difficult times, particularly bullying and substance abuse.
• How moving through personal challenges creates a more resilient, connected, and empathetic leader within you.
This is the perfect listen to kick off your week ahead.
Happy Listening!
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The name of the book that helped Linda navigate the difficult parenting time of her life:
Parenting Teens with Love and Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood by Foster Cline, MD and Jim Fay
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We're diving into a theme that resonates with every high achiever out there—why it's never too late to go after your dreams. Get ready for some practical and actionable ways to befriend your dreams, all while sprinkling in some inspirational stories of those who proved age is just a number.
This is a short and sweet solo episode that I hope jump-starts your 2024 with go get 'em passion!
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As we step into the new year, are you feeling that inner nudge to dance to the beat of your own drum instead of getting lost in the noise around you? Well, get ready for an episode that's the spark you've been waiting for.
Today, I'm hanging out with the incredible Michelle Rios – entrepreneur, executive coach, and the host of The Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast. We're wrapping up the year with a chat that goes straight to the core, leaving you feeling not just connected with yourself but also with the beautiful tapestry of humanity we're all a part of.
We're diving into the good stuff:
- Recognizing the moment when it's time to take that bold leap of faith and trust the quiet strength within.
- Shifting gears to become the observer in your own life – it's a game-changer in how you see yourself and those around you.
- Unraveling the magical role your soul plays in guiding you towards a purpose-filled life.
This episode isn't just a listen; it's a reminder of the timeless power that comes from sharing our stories and having the courage to reveal our true selves.
So, kick back and get ready for a conversation that might just be the invitation you've been waiting for. Happy listening!
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In this short and sweet solo episode, I'm going to be sharing with you two practical exercises to support you in strengthening your receiving muscles through gratitude practices. It can be tricky to receive, especially when you pride yourself on being a giver. I share a reframe, too, that may help you be a bit more willing to receive this holiday season and beyond.
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In this solo episode, I dive into three strategies to support you in continuing to pursue your dreams and goals without having your ego take you down.
WE COVER:
Understanding the Ego
- Uncover the science behind the ego's resistance to change.
- Explore the role of the amygdala in responding to fear.
- Setting the stage for a healthier relationship with the ego.
Exercise 1 - Mindful Awareness
- Dive into a practical exercise: Select a challenging situation and reflect daily.
- Discover the transformative power of mindfulness in reshaping the brain's structure and fostering self-awareness.
Exercise 2 - Personifying Your Ego
- Engage in a practical exercise: Personify your ego with a name or image.
- Delve into research insights from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, highlighting the benefits of externalizing thoughts.
Exercise 3 - Affirmations and Visualization
- Immerse yourself in a practical exercise: Craft positive affirmations and embrace visualization for mental rehearsal.
- Uncover the science-backed benefits, supported by research from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Chicago.
Happy Listening!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Sow to Speak's Core Values Exercise
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Have you been wanting to run a retreat but not sure where to start? Maybe you start designing the retreat and get stuck on how to price it. Then this episode is for you!
In this episode, I sit down with retreat curator Heidi Low as she shares the courageous story that led her to the work that she does today. Heidi offers insight and expert advice that will leave you feeling more confident and clear on how to have your retreat up and running in no time.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Heidi shares how losing her daughter, Alison, from a brain tumor twenty years ago led her to passionately create retreats for bereaved parents.
- Heidi takes us through her authentic style of grieving that helped her to move through this traumatic experience so that she could "thrive, not just survive."
- We share how to genuinely and confidently create a safe space for people to feel at ease to share at their comfort level.
- We dive into the challenges that often surface when you're thinking of running a retreat, and Heidi offers solutions to help you navigate the inevitable hurdles that arise.
Happy Listening!
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https://www.instagram.com/heidichristinalow/
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In this episode, we're turning the tables and I'm being interviewed by my dear friend, Kaysie Seitz Brown for the concluding episode of the "Create Like a Mother" special series as part of her doctorate in Dance Education at Columbia University.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the roots of Sow to Speak and discover the journey that brought it to life.
- Uncover the powerful role of creativity and play as the superhighway to building trust and connection.
- Delve into the discussion on leadership and the critical importance of setting the stage for a connected culture.
- Learn why being a leader who fosters consistent feedback and reflection is more vital than ever in today's dynamic environment.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy this insightful and inspiring conversation that wraps up the special series on a high note.
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“What we’re always trying to do in Kundalini yoga and in life, even with our breath, our dancing... is find that rhythm. Find the rhythm in life, our bodies, our speech, our breath.”
In this episode, we delve into various ways to access your creativity and connect with the Divine Feminine. Our guest, Gina Rossi, is a Kundalini yoga and meditation instructor, as well as the recently established founder of Sacred Lotus Flower—a comprehensive platform dedicated to exploring and harnessing the healing properties of this powerful flower.
Gina emphasizes the significance of personal time and individual pursuits for a satisfying life, as well as shares the positive impact that her alternative upbringing continues to have on her life.
Tune in to gain valuable insights as she discusses the delicate balance between family support and personal development, along with the transformative impact of Kundalini yoga and meditation.
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Sacred Lotus Flower
RESOURCE MENTIONED
Mindful Movement (sleep meditations and more)
CREATE LIKE A MOTHER
This special series is focused on how creative care is THE essential self-care for all of us mamas out there to feel peace, JOY, and stability when we can quickly lose ourselves in the swampy land of over-functioning.
Each week, I’ll sit down with a guest who shares support and love in how staying true to yourself and what lights you up creatively while doing ALL the things is the relief you’ve been craving.
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In this small yet mighty solo episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful questions that I've recently come across to help you connect to your future self in a whole new way.
Have a listen and be sure to let me know what you think by DMing me on IG, Linkedin, or good ol' email.
**Grab my ten-minute guided emotional intelligence exercise here to support you in getting out of your head and back into your life.
RESOURCE MENTIONED
Book: Jamie Varon's Radically Content: Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World
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"There's a longing, y'know. It becomes a question of 'What would it look like to live the full expression of who I am?' And I think it takes a lot of support to explore those questions because I don’t think that anybody can figure that out on their own.”
Do you ever find yourself pondering, "What would it look like to live the full expression of who I am?" It's a burning question that's been on the minds of so many!
Well, guess what? Today's your lucky day! We're about to unleash an explosion of inspiration and self-discovery with the one and only Kena Paranjape, the extraordinary founder of All You Are.
Kena's not just an empowerment coach and speaker. She's a guiding light for high-achieving women at the pivotal midlife point, helping them unleash their dormant dreams. These are the powerhouses who've conquered mountains but still seek that elusive fulfillment.
Kena is the real deal. She's down-to-earth, open-hearted, and creates a safe space like nobody's business. You'll soon see why so many women turn to her for guidance.
During our conversation, Kena shares her story of resilience, discusses why many women in midlife feel stuck, and explains how she helps them break free. 🗝️ We'll also talk about how embracing the joy of meandering can spark your intuition.
Get ready for some down-to-earth inspiration!
Learn more about Kena here:
https://www.allyouare.ca/
IG: kena_allyouare
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Life is a constant balancing act, especially for us heart-centered high achievers and overthinkers. We often find ourselves on the path of relentless striving and self-improvement, which can lead to burnout and a sense of never truly being satisfied.
In this episode, I want to help you understand the difference between contentment and complacency and provide you with strategies to notice and practice that difference.
Because, our kind's natural inclination is toward consistent progress and personal growth, it's crucial to recognize when our pursuit of improvement has crossed the line into unhealthy perfectionism, leading us into a cycle of restlessness and discontent. Slippery slope, for sure.
So added in is one of my favorite word swaps from Dr. Shauna Shapiro to have you reframe the way you look at "self-improvement."
If you found value in this episode, please share it with your fellow heart-centered high achievers and overthinkers. Together, we can create a world where contentment and fulfillment coexist with ambition and achievement.
Take care of your hearts, nurture your spirits, and remember, you are worthy of a life that's both purposeful and joyful.
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Shauna Shapiro (author of Good Morning, I Love You)
Katherine Morgan Schafler (author of The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power)
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"People feel that in order to love their home or the spaces they spend time in, that means their home needs an expensive full overhaul. I try to encourage people to focus on one little corner at a time. Find something you love that makes you happy when you look at it, or enjoy it and just begin there. Don't worry about what it will match etc. Shortly, you will begin loving a lot of little corners. That's what design is about."
What better way to ring in the season of the dreaded darkened days than with a burst of sunshine and some dopamine decorating right in your own home? Why not make your home the place you can't wait to come home to that is uniquely an uplifting expression of you?
This is exactly what we're diving into with our next guest, Gina Sangiacomo, owner of Abode Boutique and Timeless Interiors. Gina shares her story that led her to follow her passion for design while juggling a family of seven (yep, I know - you read that right). She'll take you on a whirlwind tour through her life and how her family keeps her grounded and firmly rooted in her true self.
Along the way, she'll sprinkle some design magic with practical hacks that can transform your space, no matter the size of your budget, all delivered with her signature blend of tenacity and humor.
By the time you've absorbed Gina's wisdom, you'll find yourself eagerly anticipating the upcoming dark days as an opportunity to nestle in and awaken your inner interior artist. It won't be the season of gloom; it'll be the "Season to Align + Design," where your home becomes a canvas for your inspiration.
Learn more about Gina here:
IG https://www.instagram.com/timelessinteriorsgs/ https://www.instagram.com/abode_boutique_/
FB @Timelessinteriorscny @Abode Boutique
https://timelessinteriorscny.com
ABOUT the special Create Like a Mother series
This special series is focused on how creative care is THE essential self-care for all of us mamas out there to feel peace, JOY, and stability when we can quickly lose ourselves in the swampy land of over-functioning.
Each week through November, I’ll sit down with a guest who shares support and love in how staying true to yourself and what lights you up creatively while doing ALL the things is the relief you’ve been craving.
When you're done listening, please add a rating and review, as this is the direct line for others to find the podcast.
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In this solo episode, I expand on my conversation from this past Sunday's episode with therapist and author Katherine Morgan Schafler. Katherine's book, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, completely reframed not only how I look at perfectionism as a whole but as an asset when embraced adaptively.
I dedicate this episode to my kids as I continue to learn how to lean into being a whole and loving human from the inside out, hoping that this models to them how to do the same.
In this episode, we'll cover three ways to move from being heady and heart ached with perfectionism to whole, human, and heart-centered.
Here they are:
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How to be truly authentic - walking the walk vs talking the talk.
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How to release yourself from the grips of other people's judgment (and your own).
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How to build a regular and sustainable practice of self-compassion and why it matters more than you know.
RESOURCES mentioned:
Katherine Morgan Schafler
Shauna Shapiro
Kristen Neff
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On today's episode, we're diving straight into the messy waters of perfectionism. As a whole, we have a very stereotypical societal view of perfectionism and what it looks like... until now. Thank the lord for Katherine Morgan Schafler. Katherine is a therapist and author of the tour de force, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power. This book needs to be required reading for all human beings, beginning at birth. Because whether you are a self-proclaimed perfectionist or know someone who is, there is a tendency to feel A LOT around this subject. We hear progress over perfection peppered through the leadership and personal development world quite often, but it still doesn't seem to be doing the trick to stick. I promise you that after you tune into this wise, refreshing, and witty conversation, you will never see or feel the same about perfectionism again. Katherine's book, paired with our conversation, is the soul and heart balm needed in the world right now. Your love and compassion for yourself and others will be expanded beyond measure. Your understanding of our shared human need to feel connection and a sense of purpose will be deepened. Your ability to have a newfound appreciation for patience, not being passivity but profoundly productive, will blow your mind. Plus, if you're a fellow mental reframe lover, you're in for a treat! Katherine dedicates an entire chapter in her book to mental reframes, and the Christmas morning joy I felt when I uncovered this, I can only imagine, is equivalent to a professional organizer walking into a Container Store. Hooray for reframes!!For now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation. Happy Listening! Take the quiz to find out what type of perfectionist you are and learn more about Katherine's work and her book here.Follow Katherine on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/katherinemorganschafler/When you're done listening, subscribe (if you haven't already) and add a rating and review so others can also find the podcast. SEND IN Q'S ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE + MINDSETI LOVE hearing from you! Have questions you want me to cover on emotional intelligence and mindset? Send them my way, and I'll create an episode just for you.DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristymandour/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-mandour-04836916b/ Learn more and follow Sow to Speak here: https://linktr.ee/kristymandourWORK WITH MELooking for how to work with me 1:1 or in a group?Set up a chemistry call to see if we're a solid fit: https://calendly.com/kmandour/chemistrycallScriptor Publishing GroupConnect with Scriptor Publishing Group here: www.scriptorpublishinggroup.com**Special for Sow to Speak listeners: Take a look and save $250 on their From Polished to Print book package here: https://ll107.isrefer.com/go/p2p250/kristym/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristy-mandour/message
In today's mid-week booster episode, I'm diving into the power of awe and why it's essential to keep our sense of connection to ourselves and each other as strong as ever.
I share the benefits of awe along with ways that you can create a sense of awe in your life more often to support your mental, physical, and spiritual health.
Happy Listening!
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health (NY Times article)
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Life throws us curveballs when we least expect them, from personal challenges to global crises. But it's precisely in these moments that finding joy can be a lifeline. It's not about denying your pain or struggles but rather about finding a glimmer of light in the darkness.
The first and most crucial point is that joy is a powerful emotional resource. Amid adversity, joy can provide a much-needed break, a mental reset, and a reminder that life's complexities also include beautiful moments. It can remind us of our resilience and the simple pleasures we often take for granted.
So, how can we find joy in these trying times? Why is it so essential to allow joy in? And what does releasing guilted gratitude have to do with it?
You're about to find out. I'm glad you're here.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Movie: The roller coaster scene from Parenthood
Song: OK Not to Be OK by Demi Lovato and Marshmello
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In this episode, I continue the special series Create Like a Mother with entrepreneur (of Bear's Cup and Loda Bolton in Bolton Landing, NY), singer, and mama Danielle DeSantis.
Danielle is a fiery, light force who brings passion, honesty, and joy to our conversation. We dive right into the importance of following your passions, having the right people in your corner to encourage you to follow your dreams and the magic of listening and following your intuition. And, of course, why following your dreams and being true to yourself is one of the best gifts you can give your kids.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
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The upside of social media in creating aspirational and inspirational content
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The importance of creating what you want to consume
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The power of honing and following your intuition
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How the super surreal, scary, uncomfortable moments in your career can be rocket fuel for courage, confidence, and connection
Happy Listening!
Learn more about Danielle here:
https://www.instagram.com/danielledesantis/
https://www.instagram.com/bearscupbolton/
https://www.instagram.com/lodabolton/
CREATE LIKE A MOTHER
This special series is focused on how creative care is THE essential self-care for all of us mamas out there to feel peace, JOY, and stability when we can quickly lose ourselves in the swampy land of over-functioning.
Each week, I’ll sit down with a guest who shares support and love in how staying true to yourself and what lights you up creatively while doing ALL the things is the relief you’ve been craving.
When you're done listening, subscribe (if you haven't already) and add a rating and review so others can also find the podcast.
I LOVE hearing from you! Have questions you want me to cover on emotional intelligence and mindset? Send them my way, and I'll create an episode just for you.
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WORK WITH ME
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Set up a chemistry call to see if we're a solid fit: https://calendly.com/kmandour/chemistrycall
Scriptor Publishing Group
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In this solo episode within the special series, Create Like a Mother, I'll be expanding on one of the key points that this past Sunday's guest, Drea Bendewald, shared on what makes women's circles so unique: active listening. We have all heard this term before, and you may even have given it a run. Still, it can be very difficult to maintain. The hope in today's episode is that you feel clearer about the benefits of strengthening your listening muscles, noticing specific roadblocks that may be in your way, and establishing a practice to overcome them.
Happy Listening!
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I love hearing from you!
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RESOURCES mentioned in today's episode:
Book: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Song: Patience by Guns n' Roses
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THE CREATE LIKE A MOTHER series
This special series is focused on how creative care is THE essential self-care for all of us mamas out there to feel peace, JOY, and stability when we can quickly lose ourselves in the swampy land of over-functioning.
Each week, I’ll sit down with a guest who shares support and love in how staying true to yourself and what lights you up creatively while doing ALL the things is the relief you’ve been craving.
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In this episode, the lovely Andréa Bendewald, founder of The Art of Circling, joins me to continue the conversation on how to Create Like a Mother. Drea is an actor you may know from such hits as Seinfeld, Ellen, Friends, and Entourage, to name a few. She is also a private acting coach and teaches UCLA's Acting for the Camera. Above all else, Drea's self-proclaimed purpose in life is as a women's circle facilitator, which I can attest to having participated in The Art of Circling's offerings and witnessing her in glorious action. Sharing our stories in this liberating and connective way is truly sustenance for the soul.
Enjoy our conversation!
The Art of Circling is available worldwide through remote circles and in-person experiences.
Learn more about the work Drea does here: https://theartofcircling.com/
Follow Drea on IG: https://www.instagram.com/andreabendewald/
And be sure to check out the upcoming The Art of Circling offerings here: https://theartofcircling.com/pages/calendar
OCTOBER OFFERINGS
Book Circle Series
"Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe" by Laura Lynne Jackson
October 6, 20 and 27
Fridays at 5PM PST / 8PM EST
Divine Circle Series
"The Beauty of Grief"
October 11, 18 and 25
Wednesdays at 10AM PST / 1PM EST
SPECIAL ONLINE STUDY WITH CARISSA SCHUMACHER AND ELISE LOEHNEN: ON OUR BEST BEHAVIOR
OCTOBER 12-14, 2023
NOVEMBER OFFERINGS
Divine Circle Series
"The Conscious Holiday"
November 8, 15, and 29
Wednesdays at 10AM PST / 1PM EST
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The special series, Create Like a Mother is focused on how creative care is THE essential self-care for all of us mamas out there to feel peace, JOY, and stability when we can quickly lose ourselves in the swampy land of over-functioning.
Each week, I’ll sit down with a guest who shares support and love in how staying true to yourself and what lights you up creatively while doing ALL the things is the relief you’ve been craving.
When you’re done listening be sure to subscribe (if you haven’t already) and add a rating and review so that others can find the podcast too.
I love hearing from you so be sure to send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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In this solo episode, I expand on my conversation with this past Sunday's guest, Alli Ryan, artist and creator of Kindful Art. Alli and I discussed many topics, including how she listened to her inner nudge, which led her to create Kindful Art.
Today, I share my FAVORITE exercises to strengthen your relationship with your intuition. Whether you're a newbie with listening to your intuitive sensations or a seasoned pro, this episode is sure to offer doable ways for you to check in with clarity and confidence.
One exercise share is: S.T.O.P., Collaborate and Listen
S: Senses (Do a body scan of your five senses to get you out of your head)
T: Take a breath (Take one deep breath to drop into yourself)
O: Open Your Hands (Signals safety to your body so you stay out of fight or flight mode)
P: Partner up with Yourself (Ask your Higher Self, "What is the next best step for me to take the highest good for myself and all involved in this situation?")
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In this episode, I'm kicking off the first conversation of the special series Create Like a Mother. I'm jumping into the conversation with the artist and creator of Kindful Art, Alli Ryan, who inspired the series. Alli shares her story of where her love of merging art and nature started, along with how she navigated being a mom to three kiddos while choosing to listen to her inner nudge. Alli also shares heartwarming experiences that she's had along the way and how having a loving support system is super helpful in being able to see your dreams through.
Kindful Art's artwork is available worldwide, folks!! So be sure to DM Alli to learn how you can start creating some of the most memorable gifts you can ever give.
If you're local in the 315, be sure to follow and keep a look out for Kindful Art classes that will begin soon!!
You can learn more about Alli here: https://www.instagram.com/kindful_art/
This special series is focused on how creative care is THE essential self-care for all of us mamas out there to feel peace, JOY, and stability when we can quickly lose ourselves in the swampy land of over-functioning.
Each week, I’ll sit down with a guest who shares support and love in how staying true to yourself and what lights you up creatively while doing ALL the things is the relief you’ve been craving.
When you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe (if you haven't already) and add a rating and review so that others can find the podcast too.
I love hearing from you, so be sure to send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn.
You can do so and learn more about Sow to Speak here: https://linktr.ee/kristymandour
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Connect with Scriptor Publishing Group here: www.scriptorpublishinggroup.com
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In this solo episode, I share info on Create Like a Mother, the upcoming special podcst series kicking off this Sunday, October 1st. This unique series is focused on how creative care is THE essential self-care for all of us mamas out there to feel peace, JOY, and stability when we can quickly lose ourselves in the swampy land of over-functioning.
Each week, I'll sit down with a guest who shares their story, support, and love of the power of keeping your creative spark alive while doing ALL the things. And how it truly is the relief and sustenance you've been craving.
I also share ways to create more space in your mind and body to better hear the internal nudges we often miss. These nudges or knocks are our soul's call to wake us up to what uniquely lights us up.
When you're done listening, subscribe (if you aren't already) and add a rating and review to keep the podcast reaching those who need it most.
I love hearing from you! Be sure to send me a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn with any a-has, insights, or questions that may pop up along the way.
All info to set up a chemistry call, join the email list, enroll in Get Ahead of Your Head, and follow on socials is right here: https://linktr.ee/kristymandour.
RESOURCES FROM TODAY
The Relationship Handbook by Shakti Gawain and Gina Vucci
Emotional Freedom Technique (Brad Yates is my go-to guy, and this is one of his most recent and a fave!)
Have a great week ahead...of your head.
xoo
Kristy
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In today's episode, I'm sharing what's coming up for you both with a course offering and a special series within the podcast. I end with a fun visual exercise to shift your energy from scattered to aligned in flow.
Enroll in Get Ahead of Your Head, my eight-week online course for high-achieving entrepreneurs and leaders starting October 2nd. Big focus on mindset, emotional intelligence, and energetics. If you're feeling overwhelmed and looking for sustainable and lifelong strategies to feel grounded and relieved, this course was made for you.
Enroll here: https://kristy-mandour.mykajabi.com/get-ahead-of-your-head-5e8ca368-7531-410c-8d79-6e8b496c5cea
Set up a chemistry call with me here to ask any questions you may have about any of Sow to Speak's offerings for yourself or your team.
https://calendly.com/kmandour/chemistrycall
As promised (I found it!), here is the scene from Splash referenced in the episode. It's a goodie!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiMPw2XNlIA
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In this solo mid-week booster, I share the anchoring three steps of noticing, neutralizing, and normalizing your emotions. These three steps clearly build on each other, no matter how intense your emotions may feel. I share a few different ways to neutralize (counterbalance) after noticing so you don't feel like you're stranded in the oftentimes panicked open water feeling of...well, your feelings.
*Enrollment is open for my eight-week online course, Get Ahead of Your Head. This course is for high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs looking for science-backed and creative sustainable strategies to build a life-changing practice to stop overthinking and start understanding how to regain control of your mind.
https://kristy-mandour.mykajabi.com/get-ahead-of-your-head-5e8ca368-7531-410c-8d79-6e8b496c5cea
**Set up a chemistry call with me to learn more about the course, 1:1 coaching packages, and half or full-day workshops for your team or to have me as a guest speaker for your next event. https://calendly.com/kmandour/chemistrycall
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In this episode, I share two of my offerings launching in October. The way I create anything is by asking myself, "Would I want to consume this?" I keep honing and chipping at it until the answer is "Hell yes!". These offers fall into that category, and I'm SO excited to share them with you.
First up is my signature eight-week online course, Get Ahead of Your Head. This course is for high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs looking for actionable and sustainable mental wellness strategies to stop overthinking and start understanding how to regain control of their minds. I dive into this course's who, what, where, when, and why so you can choose if it's right for you. I also offer 1:1 coaching packages, so if the group thing isn't your jam, I've got you covered. Either way, after listening, feel free to schedule a chemistry call with me to see which fits your current lifestyle more.
The second offering is a series for the podcast called Create Like a Mother, that has been a decade-long in the brewing. Starting October 1st, I'll be having weekly guests to share their stories and strategies on how they continue to nurture their creative calling while not falling prey to the additional bucket of voices that clog our brains when we take on the role of being a mom. The guests will consist of everyday and higher-profile women who I deeply admire and appreciate in every way.
So be sure to subscribe to the podcast with a rating and review when you're done, and then join in on my weekly newsletter so you don't miss a beat.
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In this mid-week episode, I'll be expanding on the topic of self-acceptance that I had with this past Sunday's guest, Jen Liss. I share the difference between acceptance and its lower vibe riders, resignation, and tolerance. You'll learn how acceptance is much more enticing than you think and, more importantly, how it feels. I share a few foundational emotional intelligence strategies and my signature exercise of characterizing emotions and personality traits.
Listen in to when Jen was on the podcast here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/DQHAkpfE4Cb.
Listen in on when I was recently on Jen's podcast, Untethered with Jen Liss, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-out-of-your-head-and-into-your-heart-with-kristy-mandour/id1527878347?i=1000627579161.
Download the Personification Posse Worksheet here: file:///Users/kristy/Downloads/Sow%20to%20Speak%20Personification%20Posse%20Worksheet.pdf
Join the waitlist for my eight-week online course, Get Ahead of Your Head, which immerses you in understanding emotional intelligence, mindset, and energetics: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk9JFDcDLYJKXugnmoUu3wyExO1BCf5n8n7uhC6CCkleV-0Q/viewform?usp=send_form
(If you're tuning into this after September 15th, DM me on Instagram or email me at kristy@sowtospeak.com to learn more.)
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Jen Liss is a speaker, coach, breathworker, host of Untethered with Jen Liss, and a self-proclaimed total goof ball. She is on a mission to educate and inspire more people to untether societal expectations so they can shine into a more joyful, authentic, and abundant life.
Known for her straightforward and honest coaching style, she makes self-development work relatable and fun. Jen is a firm believer in radical self-acceptance and nervous system regulation as a path to greater joy, which she helps people attain through breathwork.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
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How to refamiliarize yourself with your integrity and intuition
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Jen's three-part "get out of your head" go-to
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What is radical self-acceptance, and how can we create a practice of it
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Fun visualizations to understand your mind and stay in your body and out of your head during any breathwork or meditation
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Why breathwork offers a sustainable sense of freedom and peace
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How breathwork invites an opportunity to reconnect with your body in a brand new way
Learn more about Jen, her offerings, and her podcast Untethered with Jen Liss: jenliss.com
Follow Jen on IG: @untetheredjen
Purchase your six-session breathwork package here: Jenliss.com/breathe
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In this solo episode, we're focusing on distraction. We'll dive into how distraction can be a defense mechanism in many different ways and how to courageously face it head-on so you can have what's underneath safely come to the surface.
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"My calling in life is to help you discover the real you. The one you put aside until the time is right. The one that says, 'maybe one day.' " - Anna K. Morris
In today's episode, I sit down with mindset and journaling coach Anna K. Morris. Journaling coach? Yes! Anna shares good reason why having a coach by your side as you build your journaling practice is intricately connected to how you shift your mindset to work for you instead of against you. Anna courageously shares stories within her life that instantly remind us that although stories may be personal, their lessons are always universal.
Anna has an innate skill of listening to what really matters to you. She's helped clients who are business owners align their offerings more closely with their passions. And in doing so, their excitement and performance has been reinvigorated. She's also helped clients see blindspots in their belief systems and helped them take their performance and happiness to the next level.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
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How journaling can be a sustainable place to reconnect with yourself and others.
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The beautiful analogy of house designing and coming home to yourself.
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How having "all the stuff" that should make you happy can confuse you from truly being happy, and how Anna changed that belief system in herself.
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How to have less fear around the breakdown and more trust in what's on the other side.
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Anna also shares ways to stop overthinking that can easily be integrated into your life.
Learn more about Anna:
Visit Anna's Website
Follow Anna on Instagram
Check out Anna on Facebook
Watch Anna on YouTube
Learn more about Anna's 12-week coaching program, The Reconnect
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In this solo episode, I share with you one of my favorite topics of self-leadership: our self-talk, specifically around situations where you feel obligated to do something and how changing your language directly impacts your feelings about it and your next steps. I walk you through one of my most popular exercises on shifting from thoughts that create a heavy feeling inside to ones that allow for more space and confidence.
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In this solo episode, we're diving into the ever-human and equally sting-y topic of rejection. If we gave out Overthinking Awards, rejection would win 🥇 first prize. Every. Time.
Here's the thing: Rejection happens to everybody. Acknowledging this shared humanity is a hallmark practice of self-compassion, but still, it doesn't always soften the blow. It's super coachy to say that rejection is what you make it. And — I'm still gonna say it. There's always a lesson in there somewhere. Which doesn't mean you have to dig for it or force yourself into positive thinking. Be kind and honest to yourself and do your best to find a trusted confidante to talk to because being alone with your thoughts will not be helpful.
My go-to is usually to call a good friend who will either offer an ear to listen, a hug to give, or a spicy "Eff 'em! They don't know what they're missing" to keep it real. Still, the more we can find ways to adjust ourselves internally first, the better.
If you're facing rejection or secretly reeling and resenting from a years ago snub, this one's for you.
I'll be running minisodes in the next few weeks that dive deeper into the topic of self-leadership: what it is, why it matters, and how you can create a sustainable practice that works for you and your lifestyle. Be sure to subscribe to The Sow to Speak podcast to avoid missing a beat.
JOIN the waitlist for the Get Ahead of Your Head eight-week online course with Kristy, where you'll learn emotional intelligence and mindset strategies that will get you out of your head and into your life for good.
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Have you ever asked yourself what thoughts are working in favor of the life you want to live and how you want to feel, and what thoughts are working against that?
This is one of the most powerful questions you can ever ask yourself to regain control of your mind so you can live a truly authentic and fulfilling life. This is the exact question that today's guest, Brooke Ansley, asked herself that led her to the powerful line of work that she does today. Brooke is a certified hypnotherapist and host of The Happy Body Podcast. Brooke's passion is to help women reconnect with their bodies and create sustainable health by interweaving the latest findings in neuroscience, behavioral science, mindfulness, and yogic principles.
Brooke aims to educate and empower her clients on the power of the subconscious mind to create holistic, positive change - mentally, emotionally, and physically.
From insight to integration: One way to integrate the insights you gleaned from our conversation can be to take a moment to reflect on the thoughts that are serving you well and those that aren't. Use this insight to make positive changes and create the life you desire.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
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Why is hypnotherapy so effective in helping change our thought patterns?
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How the time of day matters with what we’re taking in - especially when it comes to the news.
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How to deal with being in a world of constant suggestibility by consciously shifting what is allowed access to you.
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The one surprise benefit of hypnotherapy that all of Brooke’s clients notice immediately.
Learn more and work with Brooke:
Happy Body Podcast
Join the waitlist for Brooke's UNF*YOURSELF course
Follow Brooke on Instagram
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Organization: Mind Up
Website: Dr. Dan Siegel
Podcast: Huberman Lab
Book: Whole Brain Living by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
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A kickstart to your week that raises your self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion in one fell swoop. There is so much happening in the world and in our individual lives and it can take a toll on our minds. The way that you avoid burnout is by getting ahead of your head. And you get ahead of your head by creating a sustainable practice that works for your lifestyle (so you stick with it).
Major relief and peace comin atcha ✌🏽♥️
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Josh Pais
Committed Impulse
Josh's episode on the podcast
Learn more about Sow to Speak's story and offerings here.
The Sow to Speak Podcast with Kristy Mandour features cross-industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives who share their stories on how they got out of their heads so they could dive into doing meaningful work that lights them UP. Kristy also pops on with solo minisodes to share strategies that will support you in strengthening your emotional intelligence, presence, and mindset so you can do the same.
Because we all need a little help getting ahead of our heads.
Kristy is an energy leadership and mindset coach, writer, and speaker & the founder of Sow to Speak.
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In this episode we're discussing the 100% necessary and equally unsexy topic of delegation. If you are an entrepreneur, you know that not delegating is not an option. Still, you may not be doing it. The thought of it may add more overwhelm to your already overloaded mind. You may feel that it would be faster to do any of the tasks yourself, or it will take more time to teach someone how to do it right, or maybe you don't even know where to start.
No matter where you fall on the spectrum of delegation drudgery, you are in for major relief as I jump into an enlightening conversation with Valerie Trapunsky, CEO of Chatterboss.
ChatterBoss is the brainchild of Valerie, who founded the company in 2017 after a decade spent working as a top-level assistant for A-list celebrities and as the Chief of Staff for high-net-worth individuals and CEOs. During that time, Valerie developed a passion for effective problem-solving and became committed to bringing the same level of excellent service to solo entrepreneurs and small business owners.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- How to begin delegating even if you've never done it before.
- Why delegating is essential to a thriving business and life.
- The biggest challenges entrepreneurs face in diving into delegating.
- How looking at delegation as a collaboration can improve relationships on your team and beyond.
Learn more about Valerie, her team, and Chatterboss here.
Follow Valerie on LinkedIn here.
Read a sneak peek of Valerie's upcoming book Delegation Nation here.
RESOURCE MENTIONED
Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
SOW TO SPEAK
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If "Can I do this??" is keeping you from sharing your message, ideas, or gifts with the world, this episode was made for you. Consider it a pressure-valve releasing tip with an inspiring and supportive perspective shift that will keep you communicating from a place that is genuine, generous, and grounded no matter who you're talking to.
Any situation where you're more visible is going to create a flood of cortisol and adrenaline in your system; that's your body thinking it's doing you a favor to keep you safe. The thing is, having it take you down is not doing you or anyone else any favors. It's keeping you stuck in an exhausting mental inner monologue that you don't have time for anymore.
In this episode, I offer a way to flip your internal script that will boost your confidence, focus, and delivery.
Whether you're prepping for a dream job interview, ideal client pitch, amazing speaking opportunity, or an on-camera anything, this tip will be your mental floss to keep you clear, present, and confident.
Become part of the Sow to Speak community and subscribe to our newsletter. You’ll receive early access to all guests, first dibs and discounts on online courses, and weekly insights and resources to help you get (and stay) ahead of your head.
Learn more about Sow to Speak's story and offerings here.
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This is a very special episode as I sit down with my dear friend, Lisa Meyers, to discuss everything from nourishing female friendships later in life, the unwavering support from family and friends that keep us afloat when taking courageous risks, and the path to rediscovering your magic so you can dive into the meaningful work that you came here to do.
Lisa Meyers has been an elementary school teacher for nearly 30 years and is now adding entrepreneurship to her list with her latest venture as the founder of the all-natural skincare line, R.T. Hawks. You'll immediately learn that Lisa exhibits what the most impactful leaders do best, showing that the wisest teachers are the most curious students. Lisa has an insatiable desire to understand herself and the interconnectedness of our world, specifically nature's contribution to our health and healing.
R.T. Hawks brings together Lisa's love of nature, healing, and relationships (as two close friends, illustrator and author Bernie Freytag and graphic and jewelry designer Luciann Gould, were instrumental in creating R.T.'s logo).
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation.
You can learn more and purchase R.T. Hawks products here.
A list of local stores that carry R.T. Hawks can be found below:
Peter's Cornucopia (New Hartford, NY)
Bodywise Pilates (Utica, NY)
In Bloom Yoga (New Hartford, NY)
Gould's Acupuncture (Utica, NY)
Purple Star Boutique (Fall Creek, NY)
Mountain Greenery (Old Forge, NY)
Become part of the Sow to Speak community and subscribe to our newsletter. You’ll receive early access to all guests, first dibs and discounts on online courses, and weekly insights and resources to help you get (and stay) ahead of your head.
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There's nothing juicier than being in on something. Everybody loves to be "in" on something, whether it be the secret, the know, or the loop; your audience is no different.
In this episode, I share one of my favorite tips on calming nerves and boosting engagement and focus.
This is genuine generosity at its finest. Give this tip a test run and take notice of your energy. If it's boosted, you know you're on the right track. Enthusiasm is contagious, and passion is paramount. If you're not engaged with what you're saying, we won't be either.
Want more of these goods? Join us for my five-week online course, Presenting with Presence, where I share strategies and exercises to have you completely transform the way you look at speaking up. Insight and integration all in one spot. It's playful, fun, and WORKS!
Register and learn more about Presenting with Presence here. Can't wait to see you there!
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Kristy Caruso and Keren Vita join in on today's episode to discuss the complete joy that comes from diving into a creative collaboration with good friends. Kristy has been a lifelong writer, a yoga and meditation instructor for over twenty years and is now a published author with her beautiful and intimate book Lessons From the Nest: A Parenting Love Story.
Keren Vita is a lifelong visual artist who fills Kristy's heartwarming and genuine words with gorgeous, whimsical, and lively illustrations. Kristy and Keren are dear friends and share how a creative pursuit can often be a daunting venture...unless you have a good friend with you along for the ride.
We hope our conversation inspires you to fulfill your lifelong dream, whatever that may be, and possibly grab a friend's hand to join you in bringing it to the world.
You can purchase Lessons From the Nest here and can learn more about Kristy and Keren below.
Enjoy!
Lessons from the Nest is a collection of musings, memories, and reflections on one woman's journey through parenthood. From the unexpected news of pregnancy at a young age, to the moment when the nest emptied out, Kristy Caruso shares the lessons woven into the fabric of her experience and the various ways of being she instilled in her boys while raising them. Lessons is a love story, written by a mom to her birdies.
Learn more about Kristy Caruso here.
Learn more about Keren Vita and follow her here.
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One of my top questions received is about being more confident when public speaking and raising your visibility. This episode dives right into a framework that you can uniquely make your own, and I promise it works wonders. Enjoy!
“They’re all looking at me!” Who doesn’t feel this way when you’re putting yourself out there? This initial reaction is so normal when you are becoming more visible, and speaking up. Whether you are jumping behind the mic, behind the camera, or on a stage, this one tip will help chill out your nervous system, boost your energy and significantly increase your focus and confidence when speaking up. Promise.
This special three-part mini-series on leadership is here to give you more clarity and confidence in how to make an impact as a leader that can last a lifetime.
Join me and Dave Casullo, CEO of Rock City Development and Daneli Partners, as we share our perspectives and insights on three key areas within leadership.
If you missed our first conversation, The Power of Influence, you can listen in here.
Our second conversation on The Magic of Builders can be listened to here.
This episode is all about what makes Central NY communities special and if you're listening in from another area of the world, you may learn something that you can apply to your own community as well.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
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How having community as your core focus can drive profound value inside and out.
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The importance of bringing back the insights and life experiences gleaned when returning to your community to help it grow and flourish.
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What are grassroots leaders and how do they differ from other leaders out there?
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What's the one similarity of our community members who live here and have chosen to return to live here and why it matters?
You can learn more about Dave and the work he does here:
Daneli Partners
Rock City Development
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series focuses on bringing topics we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, reset, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
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In this month's Kris Notes, I'm highlighting the debut book written by my dear friend, Kristy Caruso. It is a collection of musings, lessons, and personal reflections about her journey as a parent and the ways that her contemplative practices colored her experience. Local artist extraordinaire, Keren Vita created the gorgeous illustrations that complement her words so beautifully. As Kristy states, Lessons From the Nest was "Written as an artifact for my boys, I invite you all into my story and my heart."
Kristy and Keren Vita will be joining me soon for a longer conversation to share their experience as creative collaborators so stay tuned for that as well.
You can purchase Kristy's book here.
For now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy my celebration of Lessons From the Nest.
Details to register for Sow to Speak's Get Ahead of Your H.E.A.D. Workshop on Zoom on June 14th, 12 pm (E.S.T.)
REGISTRATION LINK HERE
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series focuses on bringing topics we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, reset, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website
YouTube
LinkedIn
Instagram
Linktree
This special three-part mini-series on leadership is here to give you more clarity and confidence in how to make an impact as a leader that can last a lifetime.
Join me and Dave Casullo, CEO of Rock City Development and Daneli Partners, as we share our perspectives and insights on three key areas within leadership.
If you missed our first conversation, The Power of Influence, you can listen in here.
This episode is all about: Builders.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- How do builders use influence as an art form within their leadership?
- How do builders take their vision and make it a reality?
- How does your leadership responsibility significantly increase when you become a builder?
- And how can you work to maintain that responsibility from a place of optimism and resilience?
You can learn more about Dave and the work he does here:
Daneli Partners
Rock City Development
Get Ahead of Your H.E.A.D. Workshop:
on Zoom on June 14th, 12 pm (E.S.T.)
REGISTRATION LINK HERE
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series focuses on bringing topics we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, reset, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website
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LinkedIn
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We think A LOT. Not the least bit shocking, I'm sure. Any guesses on how many thoughts we think per day? Or more importantly, the percentage of those thoughts that are repetitive? Get ready to have your mind blown as I share both numbers at the top of the episode.
No matter the numbers, sometimes our thoughts are for us, and more often than not, well, they're not. The good news is there's something that you can do about it and I'm going to share with you ways to flip the light on your thoughts and have them be more supportive than unhelpful in today's episode.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Manifest with Cathy Heller podcast
Kris Notes episode on Katherine Morgan Schafler's book The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control
The Closet Series episode on Enhancing Your Intuition
Register for the Get Ahead of Your H.E.A.D. here.
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series focuses on bringing topics that we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, reset, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
One-Stop Shop: https://linktr.ee/kristymandour
This special three-part mini-series on leadership is here to give you more clarity and confidence in how to make an impact as a leader that can last a lifetime.
Join me and Dave Casullo, CEO of Rock City Development and Daneli Partners as we share our perspectives and insights on three key areas within leadership.
First up: Influence. This word carries with it so much power and oftentimes much misinterpretation. Living in a world that is consumed with influencers, it can be difficult to hear the call and gain clarity on how to create true, genuine influence as a leader. We all have our own unique mark and contribution to make in the world. Dave and I share clear and doable ways that you can amp up your influence and implement into your life the minute the episode is done. Enjoy!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- What is true influence and why does it matter?
- How does storytelling play a part in creating impact and influence as a leader?
- How do you begin to lead from your heart and then go to your head?
- Why bringing to mind two to three people who made a positive influence in your life helps guide you in becoming a leader who does the same?
Dave shares Bates Communications' storytelling framework:
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The Set-Up (The Who, What, Where, When)
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The Build-Up (Give enough context about the setting)
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The Scene (The dilemma/challenge moment)
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The Resolution (What came to be)
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The Lesson (What was learned)
You can learn more about Dave and the work he does here:
Daneli Partners
Rock City Development
Book recommendation by Dave: The Beggar King and the Secret to Happiness : A True Story
Get Ahead of Your H.E.A.D. workshop:
on Zoom on June 14th, 12 pm (E.S.T.)
REGISTRATION LINK HERE
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series focuses on bringing topics that we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, reset, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
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LinkedIn
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"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. " - Albert Einstein.
This episode is all things intuition. It's a biggie, so I'll be dropping in mini-episodes throughout the season that covers different ways to tap into and remind you to access this ultimate superpower. We all have this innate ability. Sure, some of us were born into the world with it more easily accessible, but we all have the same ability to partner up with it for a lifetime.
Intuition is one of the most important relationships you will ever have because not only is it with you for as long as you have a pulse, but I believe it's a direct link to that essence that is bigger than all of us and connects us all as a collective. Your intuition is not just created to protect you but, equally important, is there to guide and as an inner compass. And if you let it, you can let it be a constant scavenger hunt that has you on the lookout for the golden tickets that are always in and around us.
IN THIS EPISODE
I highlight a few different ways for you to reacquaint or continue to build your relationship with your intuition. I offer exercises that range from noticing where intuition hits you in your body and the feeling and sensation it creates when your body tells you "Yes" or "No."
I also share creative and playful ways to allow yourself to shift into a receptive mode so that you can practice noticing when your intuition is speaking to you.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherin Morgan Schafler
Check out my Kris Notes episode on Katherine's book https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/nyv4WCSAcAbhttps://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/nyv4WCSAcAb
Developing Intuition by Shakti Gawain
REGISTRATION LINK HERE for Sow to Speak's workshop "Get Ahead of Your H.E.A.D." on Zoom on June 14th, 12 pm (E.S.T.).
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series focuses on bringing topics that we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, reset, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
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Linktree
"Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings."
This is one of the best quotes about ideas I've ever heard. Wings and weight are needed for ideas to take flight. We know that, but it's much easier to offer this sage advice when we do not have the idea. When we do, we all know it's much more nerve-racking to give it legs. That is until you get used to practicing it.
This mini-episode aims to inspire you to dust off that idea (you know the one) and do something with it. All ideas sound great... in our heads. Where the truth comes is having courage and faith in acting on them. The actions do not need to be big at all. Most ideas built into something sustainable started with tiny action steps. In this episode, I share my company, Sow to Speak, as an example of something that started from a seed of an idea and grew from there. It had ups and down and all arounds, yet still, something stuck, and I followed it.
I hope this episode inspires you to let your idea lead you to follow its nudges. The more you practice listening in, the clearer you'll be able to hear the direction it gives you.
EXERCISES FROM THIS EPISODE
The 5 Whys Exercise
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At the top of a paper, write down your idea. (E.g., "I created a workshop called Sow to Speak.")
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Then write the question "Why?" and answer it. (E.g., To help entrepreneurs get clear on their messaging.)
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Then write "Why" again and answer it. (E.g., Because then they'll feel more excited and connected to their business and audience.)
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Repeat "Why" again (E.g., Because they'll have more integrity, confidence, and purpose for what they created and who they created it for.)
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Repeat "Why" again (E.g., Because we need more conscious businesses and brands that better the world.)
The Short Senses Exercise
*This exercise is a shortened version of the 5 Senses Exercise. The aim is to have a strategy to catch when you're focusing on your idea, and the naggy inner voice pipes up in your head so you can quiet it down. It's fast, and it works.
- Name three things that you see. If possible, pointing to or touching each item creates an even stronger result because it brings in the additional sense of touch.
If you want to expand to all 5 Senses, it could look like this:
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Name five things that you see.
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Name four things that you hear.
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Name three things that you can feel (physically, not emotionally)
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Name two things that you can smell.
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Name one thing that you can taste.
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series focuses on bringing topics that we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, reset, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
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We are so excited to kick off Kris Notes, the first sub-series of The Closet Series. Kris Notes is a wink-wink to the much-loved Cliff Notes that aided us all in junior high and high school English class.
Once a month, I'll highlight a book I've devoured to share with you, the bits that had me squealing with pure joy and wincing with pure humanness. These books make me wish I could shout their message from the rooftop and drone drop them on every doorstep, so instead, I'll drop it from my mic. I'll take an exercise or question directly from the book to pose to you or create one from insight gleaned because we all know knowledge attained with no application does jack squat. There needs to be integration into your life for the message to stick. So think of these exercises as mental sticky notes for you to put into action.
First up: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power by Katherine Morgan Schafler
This BOOK.
"We hand women the boulder of balance, remind them that it's impossibly heavy and that's what makes them superheroes, and then parrot-preach self-care at them: 'Balance and self-care, balance and self-care, balance and self-care.' Yes, thank you. I heard you."
Cue: Long-awaited exhale heard around the globe.
There is nothing that THRILLS me more than a rebellious, powerful, wise, and genuine reframe that challenges the strait-jacketed antiquated societal labels that do nothing other than make us feel crappier and less deserving about ourselves and our natural deepest desires.
The last time I was in awe of a bounded tour de force was Glennon Doyle's Untamed and Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic.
All three have in common: cracking your heart wide open with their fierce radiant honesty that makes you feel "wholly" moly SEEN—soul balm at its best.
Schafler flips the script on perfectionism as a superpower to behold, not a character flaw to begone. By understanding what type of perfectionist you are, and you can be many (take the quiz here), you see yourself in an ENTIRELY new way (not a NEW you, a new way; very different and very needed), and you become your biggest ally.
It's witty, whip-smart, and loving - like the best friends we could ever ask for who will tell us the truth with kind candor. If I had a dollar for every time I dropped my head and whispered, "Thank you" and "Damn, I wish I wrote that line"...
Learn more about Katherine Morgan Schafler, buy The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, and take the quiz all right here.
You can follow Katherine on Instagram here.
The songs mentioned in the episode are:
Shadows of the Night by Pat Benatar
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow by Carole King
I Go to Extremes by Billy Joel
Burning Down the House by The Talking Heads
Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears
Waitin' on a Sunny Day by Bruce Springsteen
Unconditional (I) by Arcade Fire
Age of Anxiety by Arcade Fire
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series focuses on bringing topics that we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, reset, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
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These three words will support you in stopping your ruminating mind in its tracks.
Whatever situation you have playing over and over again in your mind, put this three-step grounding question practice to work and see how it instantly allows nagging rumination to alchemize into healthy reflection.
Then take more aligned action and see how you move forward a bit quicker and lighter.
✔️Keep
✔️Change
✔️ Leave
1. Keep: What behavior of yours would you keep? This question allows you first to celebrate what you did well or are proud of.
2. Change: What behavior of yours would you change? This question gives any regret a chance to surface and then helps be proactive next time.
3. Leave: What behavior of yours would you leave behind? Possibly linked to your answer to number two and also gives you a chance to practice letting go.
Examples:
✔️Internal cross-departmental workshop
Keep: Your warm, competent delivery style.
Change: The room setup. More round tables, fewer rectangles.
Leave: The caffeine for afterward!
✔️ Feedback conversation w/ direct report
Keep: Direct communication style
Change: Setting it up for earlier in the morning (when you both have more energy)
Leave: Having another supervisor in the room
It gives you more agency over how you handle situations that may seem slightly out of your control.
Give it a shot and see how it goes.
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series focuses on bringing topics that we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, reset, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
YouTube: Sow to Speak
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
https://linktr.ee/kristymandour
If you are looking for leadership concepts that work, along with fresh insight to have you see your ability to influence as a leader from a whole new perspective, you're in the right place. We hear about leadership all the time and for a good reason. We are in dire need of leaders who have their feet on the ground, hearts centered, and eyes focused on a vision that serves a purpose greater than themselves and a world better for all of us. Our next guest is going to show us the way to do just that.
Dave Casullo is CEO of two successful startups, Daneli Partners and Rock City Development, each serving to accelerate the region of Central NY’s economic progress through real estate and leadership development. Dave considers himself a steward and an upbuilder, and he shares what both of those roles look like and how you can do your part to contribute to our community here in the Mohawk Valley if you’re local. And if you’re not, how you can use Dave’s wisdom to contribute to upbuilding and serving your own community.
Learn more about Dave and the work he and his teams are doing here: Rock City Development and Daneli Partners
Leading the High Energy Culture: What the Best CEOs Do to Create an Atmosphere Where Employees Flourish
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series invites cross-industry guests to discuss topics we often keep in the closet so that you can leave feeling more relieved, refueled, and ready to make your own unique contribution to our world.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
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Feeling in need of a reset?
A reset is the It Kid of the most desired feeling of high-achieving leaders like you. Which is probably equally relieving and unsurprising.
It's the top response clients give when I ask them, "How are you feeling?" or "What do you need most right now?"
If I had a box of Milk Duds 😋 for every time I heard: I need a reset.
So it got me thinking...
There is so much benefit in reflecting on moments when you were not feeling your best and possibly didn't show up your glowiest to a situation when really what you needed beforehand was time to reset.
There's also that thing called life happening at lightning speed, and you don't always have the luxury of reflection in the middle of the day, but you also don't have time to burn out to a crisp. So what do you do?
When you're shifting gears from one meeting to another or transitioning from your work life to your home life feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated, this strategy is one to keep in your back pocket because it is super fun, incredibly effective, and easily accessible.
The Closet Series brings topics that we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, inspired, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Have questions on emotional intelligence and mindset that you want to have answered in future episodes? Send them in with the subject line: The Closet Series Q&A to kristy@sowtospeak.com.
Looking to bring Sow to Speak into your organization for Kristy's signature "Get Out of Your Head and Back Into Your Life" keynote or half-day workshop?
Let's jump on a call for you to learn more.
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Whenever I'm triggered, and my emotions are about to do anything from getting the best of me to derailing me completely, I remember (most of the time) 😮💨 this practice gets me back on track.
Learning how to regulate your emotional system is one of the healthiest practices you can learn. Since everything is connected, our emotions are often the king or queen of our physical health. If we can work with and through our emotions instead of cutting them or acting like it's "us vs. them," we'll often be greatly surprised at how it affects everything in our life.
In this episode, I share a four-step process to keep handy whether you're wanting to familiarize yourself more with your emotional landscape or use it when you notice a strong need to regulate your system.
This four-step framework is simple to do. The hardest part is remembering to do it. So the more you can incorporate it into your everyday life, starting with low-stakes situations, the better. To start, give it a try when you're feeling anywhere from content to full-on joy because those are usually emotions we enjoy sitting in, and you're strengthening the same mental muscles needed to notice when you're feeling unpleasant: anywhere from frustrated to highly agitated or deep down.
Have questions on emotional intelligence and mindset that you want to have answered in future episodes? Let us know, and we'll be sure to include them.
Looking to bring Sow to Speak into your organization for speaking engagements, energy leadership coaching, or our signature emotional intelligence workshop?
Let's jump on a call: https://calendly.com/kmandour/chemistrycall
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
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YouTube: @sowtospeak
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Your biggest test for growth in one word: Family.
It’s true for everybody. No matter your relationship, family knows our buttons very well.
Whether for Easter, Passover, or any family gathering, really... Keep this episode saved and top of mind. And see how it chills your inner teen and shifts how you show up as the adult you are. 👏🏽
Like what you heard? Learn more about Sow to Speak here and subscribe to our weekly newsletter and podcast, The Closet Series, where we focus on bringing provocative and insightful topics into the light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, inspired, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Looking to bring Sow to Speak into your organization for speaking engagements, energy leadership coaching, or our signature emotional intelligence workshop?
Let's jump on a call and take it from there: https://calendly.com/kmandour/chemistrycall
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"Guys are notorious for, myself included, for... you don't want to be the one - ' I don't want to call this guy 'cause if he doesn't pick up, what am I going to say? Do I leave a message? Do I leave a text message?' But you got to get over it. You got to take the step and say I'm gonna be the one."
We're diving straight into the power and necessity of male friendships. This goes so under the radar, and at the growing rate of depression in men, male relationships are essential in creating a unique and vital sense of connection and belonging.
I could've gone to an "expert in the field." Instead, I chose to go to an expert in experience. Graeme Watson is a guy's guy who is also the husband of my dear friend Kelli Watson (if her name looks familiar, it's because, as co-founder and CEO of Scriptor Publishing, she has been a repeat guest on the series.)
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Graeme shares his culturally diverse experiences of male friendships and how they've shaped him into who he is today.
- Through shared stories, we're reminded that initial impressions are not always as simple as they first seem.
- We discuss the distinct role of male friendships in creating a fulfilling life.
- Graeme also shares how to navigate the often tricky waters of reaching out, especially when you need support the most.
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series invites cross-industry guests to discuss topics we often keep in the closet so that you can leave feeling more relieved, inspired, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
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The next time the tidal wave of COMPARE & DESPAIR begins to take you down...
You know how it goes: Mindless scrolling quickly morphs into doom scrolling, and the green-eyed monster rears its head, telling you that you haven't done enough, earned enough, produced enough, vacationed enough, and then your jealousy flies to guilt because you should feel SO grateful for all you do have and round and round you go.
Bad news bears all around.
Instead, have this three-word go-to in your back pocket.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Hope Timberlake, author of Speak Up Dammit: How to Quiet Your Fears, Polish Your Presence and Share Your Voice
Erin Lebacqz of (and author of) High-Value Writing
Kelli Watson of Scriptor Publishing
Julia Pimsleur of (and author of) Million Dollar Women
TCS Episodes with mentioned guests:
Hope Timberlake on Speaking Up
Erin Lebacqz on Writing with Emotional Intelligence
Kelli Watson on So You Want to Write a Book?
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series invites cross-industry guests to discuss topics we often keep in the closet so that you can leave feeling more relieved, inspired, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
YouTube: Sow to Speak
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
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"At the end of the day, my philosophy on leadership is that we don't have to change who we are."
Sarah Young is the Founder and CEO of Zing Collaborative and the author of Expansive Impact: An Invitation to Lead in Everyday Moments. Before starting Zing Collaborative in 2013, Sarah spent eight years leading people, projects, and teams in the corporate world.
Since then, she's partnered with thousands of industry leaders to elevate their leadership capacity. Passionate about working with high-integrity, highly driven, forward-looking companies to grow their leaders and share what it can look like to lead in everyday moments is an unwavering mission for Sarah and her team.
Our conversation focuses on:
*What is an expansive leader
*Practices to help you discover your expansive leader within yourself,
*Why this leadership philosophy is needed and powerful to integrate within our organizations today and going forward.
*The importance of "looking in the mirror before looking out the window."
Most of all, Sarah brings home the point that is the foundation for Sow to Speak's work and mission: We are in charge of how we choose to see ourselves.
I hope this episode leaves you relieved and ready to contribute uniquely to our world. Enjoy!
Learn more about Sarah here:
Website: www.zingcollaborative.com
Subscribe www.zingcollaborative.com/fridayfavorites,
Buy Expansive Leadership: www.zingcollaborative.com/book
IG: @zingcollaborative
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zing-collaborative/
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series invites cross-industry guests to discuss topics we often keep in the closet so that you can leave feeling more relieved, inspired, and ready to make your own unique contribution to our world.
"Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge."
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
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LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
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Hey, you high-achieving overthinker. I see you because I am you. Camping out in your head suuuuucks. Big time.
Today's solo episode is all about how to stop knocking on inspiration's door and patiently waiting for an answer. This is the episode to move out of your head and into your life. I cover a simple five-word go-to for shifting perspective and energy flow. Stuckness, begone!
And, a special shout-out and thank you to Kristina Paider, the author of The Hollywood Approach: Script Your Life Like a Hit movie and Live Your Wildest Dreams, for inspiring this episode. You never know where a DM will lead.
The Closet Series podcast focuses on bringing topics that we often keep in the closet to light so that you feel less in the dark and more relieved, inspired, and ready to make your own unique contribution to our world.
Learn more about Sow to Speak here, where you can subscribe to our weekly newsletter and The Closet Series podcast.
"I've been doing this work for thirty years, and every person I've worked with, if you ask them what the thoughts that go through their heads, it's all about the same and boils down to some form of 'I suck.'"
Josh Pais is a film and television actor who has starred in shows such as Ray Donovan, Younger, Maniac, and the feature films Joker, Motherless Brooklyn, The Station Agent, and Spoiler Alert. Josh can next be seen starring in Netflix's A Man in Full opposite Jeff Daniels. In addition to a thriving acting career, Josh founded the breakthrough high-performance training program, Committed Impulse. Yes, in part to help you stop thinking that you suck and instead move your attention to your body to support you in giving honest and genuine performances, whether on a stage in front of hundreds or thousands, pitching to a dream client, or presenting in a boardroom.
Sow to Speak asked Josh to hop in the closet to discuss how Committed Impulse's revolutionary approach helps us move from our mind's "mental hijack" to the present and magic of our body. Josh shares how Committed Impulse came to be, how his childhood set him up perfectly to bring this all to life, and his one superpower that significantly impacts the program and its participants. The CI technique transcends industries by offering an enlivening, incredibly effective, and fun invitation to explore how we bring forth authentic and captivating work when we create from being in our body instead of in our mind. Every. Single. Time. Who doesn't want more of that?
Learn more about Josh and Committed Impulse below. www.committedimpulse.com IG: @committedimpulse IG: @joshpais
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series chats with cross-industry guests doing meaningful work to discuss topics we often keep in the closet so that you can leave feeling more educated, connected, and inspired to make your own unique contribution to our world.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
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This is the first episode of a new mini-series within The Closet Series that focuses on all things emotions. We've got A LOT of emotions, and sometimes knowing what to do with them or even knowing when they're happening can be tricky. This mini-series is here to offer strategies and exercises to support you in understanding yourself better so you can feel more often the way you want to feel.
Join host Kristy Mandour as she focuses on different emotions in each episode, sharing doable and experimental practices that you can put to work the minute you're done listening.
Because as it's said, emotions are informational gold. They're information. And if you take the time to listen to and feel them, you may be surprised at what they have to say.
All of the solo episodes with The Closet Series host, Kristy Mandour are geared at offering strategies and insight to support you in picking yourself back up and dusting yourself off no matter what life throws your way.
Make sure to write us a review in your podcast listening platform of choice so that others can find us and listen in too! The more awake people in the world, the better. Power in numbers!
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series invites cross-industry guests to discuss topics we often keep in the closet so that you leave feeling more educated, inspired, and connected to go back into the world to do your own unique and meaningful work to create a safer and better world for all of us.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
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LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
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“That’s why we need to bring EQ to our writing: We’re not just filtering our writing through clarity and information but to what would this be like to read on the other side.”
Erin Lebacqz (leBAX) is an international educator, author (High-Value Writing), and speaker.
Erin says, "Most people I work with are nervous about their writing—though thankfully pretty open about that. Folks also now realize that their relationships take place through writing, so they must make purposeful decisions to bring emotional intelligence to their writing."
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- What is emotional intelligence in writing?
- Where do you even start?
- Why does writing with EQ matter?
- What are the do's and don'ts for writing with EQ?
- And equally important, Erin offers TONS of examples you can put to use the minute the episode is done!
*Erin's latest offering*
Brand new “WritingEQ Live” sessions! 1-hr, capped at 20 participants, includes time for Q&A with Erin: https://www.highvaluewriting.com/ways-to-learn
Learn more about Erin and how to pump your writing up with EQ at:
🎬 Channel: High-Value Writing
📚 Book: High-Value Writing
💻 Website: highvaluewriting.com
IG: @highvaluewriting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlebacqz/
Many times throughout the day, you may feel like you're moving through mental molasses or maybe even mental quicksand. There is hope! This short and sweet episode offers a strategy that will boost your spirit, shift your perspective and relieve your mind no matter what's next on your list.
This is the beginning of many solo episodes with me, your host Kristy Mandour, to offer strategies and insight to support you in picking yourself back up and dusting yourself off no matter what life throws your way. Make sure to write us a review in your podcast listening platform of choice so that others can find us and listen in too! The more awake people in the world, the better. Power in numbers!
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series invites cross-industry experts to discuss topics we often keep in the closet so that you can leave feeling relieved, inspired, entertained, and encouraged to get back to doing meaningful work so we can create a safer and better world for all of us.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
YouTube: Sow to Speak
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
Happy New Year!
January 1st.
This sweet little date has a lot riding on its shoulders.
There's A LOT of pressure for one day to carry and for you too. And if you're honest, the weight carried with this date oftentimes comes from outside yourself.
So, whether you are in love with the idea of resolutions, highly intimidated by them, or in total repulsion of them, one way to keep yourself in check is to realign with your core values. You may be saying, "Been there, done that," or starting to snooze. Great - that's a sure sign that you've never reconnected with your values in the Sow to Speak way.
Listen in as I kick off 2023 with a solo episode to share a process to help you reconnect with yourself so you can take more intentional action to jump-start your year.
My tech-challenge is inhibiting me from attaching the core values pdf here so feel free to email me (with the subject line: "Core Values Exercise" to have the core value exercise sent directly to you: kristy@sowtospeak.com
Meet Bernie.
Bernie Freytag is a bona fide creative. He is a writer, an illustrator, a wanderer, and a ponderer. Lucky us, Bernie is on the show to discuss his latest book, The Curious Reality in Imagination. This is Bernie's second book, following his debut Find Wonder in the Ordinary. In our conversation, Bernie shares his love of creativity while inviting us all to find ways to be open to the possibilities around us and beyond. Bernie is the poster child for what happens when you're open to receiving the creative messages that the Universe is always whispering to us.
The Curious Reality in Imagination is a walk on the wild side of what can happen if you allow yourself to say "Yes." It's a nudge, reminding us that the practice and surprise of "paying attention" are always available to us, and when we listen magic happens.
"The Universe can give us brief glimpses into its imagination. We can see this in the beauty of nature, and we can also see it within special moments in each day, through what people categorize as coincidences or serendipities. It’s my belief that when we open up our own imagination, we can synch up with the Universe, and find some sort of flow state. A place common within creativity, though I believe we have the potential to see it in the reality of every single day."
Learn more about Bernie, his art and his books at: www.berniefreytag.com
IG @wanderingbernie
https://www.facebook.com/wanderingbernie
But first, sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation.
Meet Jakki.
Jakki Smith-Leondarini is an energy medicine practitioner and wellness educator, the My Soul Vibe app creator, and one of the shining lights behind the WellSoul workshops.
"Amusement over abusement." Amen to that. This is just one of the many fantastic nuggets Jakki offers in this heartfelt and soul-stirring conversation.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
• The beauty of the word discernment (fear vs. intuition)
• The difference between being serious and focused in life (big lean to the latter)
• The superpowers of curiosity, self-compassion, and LEVITY when doing any personal growth: "amusement over abusement."
• The clues to look for when choosing your "match" of a coach or therapist
• The tools to practice strengthening your inner knowing
Learn more about Jakki and all she offers here: https://www.jakkileonardini.com/
Instagram: @jakkileonardini
Instagram: @mysoulvibe.app
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
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Meet Gary.
Gary Bagley was one of my first bosses out of college and set the bar very high for others to follow his leadership grace, care, and passion. Currently, Gary is an executive coach, educator, strategist, and keynote speaker. At the time of our conversation, Gary was the executive director of New York Cares, the largest volunteer non-profit organization serving the five boroughs of New York City. Gary and I sit down to discuss how giving can immediately alleviate the feeling of hopelessness and replace it with not just renewed hope in humanity and the world but also a necessary sense of agency within our own lives to be a part of the change we want to see in our communities and on a global level.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Volunteering's powerful impact not only on each individual or population served but also on its immediate community.
- How volunteering is a reciprocal gift to both the receiver and the giver.
- The NY Cares initiatives and their impact on the New York City community before and during the pandemic.
- How a previous career in the arts has significantly informed the work, Gary does now.
- The inherent larger effect that volunteering has on all of us by enhancing our sense of interconnectedness, humanity, and deep empathy.
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation.
Learn more about Gary here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garybagley/
Learn more about New York Cares here: https://www.newyorkcares.org/
FB: @newyorkcares
IG: @newyorkcares
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
YouTube: Sow to Speak
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
Meet Jackie.
Jackie Michel is the author of "Hooray for Parenting" and the owner and director of J. Michel Associates, a company that offers coaching, counseling, and consulting. Sow to Speak asked Jackie to hop back in the closet to dive deeper into the topic of parenting. So much of what Jackie shares comes back to cultivating a strong relationship and connection with ourselves first.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Teaching our kids genuine gratitude (while relearning it ourselves)
- Being a parent who practices true presence over presents
- The power of story to foster a deep connection between the ones we love
A little more about Jackie and her book, "Hooray for Parenting!": Realizing the importance of the skills and training available to leaders and managers, Jackie believed parents deserved similar insights and wisdom relative to parenting, and it should be available in an easily accessible format. With her extensive experience working both as a psychotherapist and an executive coach with people and kids from every walk of life, she has integrated up-to-date information with her transformational learning approach in the online course created for parents, "Mastering the Art of Raising Great Kids."
Now in her new book, "Hooray for Parenting, Your Guide to Raising Great Kids," Jackie likens the parenting journey to looking into a crystal. No matter what facet one focuses on, all the others are reflected. Those multiple reflections or themes and prerequisites for creative masterful parenting include love, learning, listening, patience, practice, using the power of limits, the power of mistakes, courage, and trust.
Learn more about Jackie here:
http://www.jackiemichel.com
FB: @HoorayforParenting
You can learn more and purchase Jackie's book Hooray for Parenting here.
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
YouTube: Sow to Speak
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
Meet Coonoor.
Coonoor Behal is the author of the book "I Quit, The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up" and Founder and CEO of Mindhatch, a company geared at enhancing design thinking, innovation, operations, morale, engagement, and productivity by using improvisational theatre methodologies. Mindhatch believes that all work is human-centered and that people are your business, which is why they help organizations put the human experience at the center of their thinking.
We discuss how improv is the way to strengthen everything from diversity and inclusion in the workplace to the job interviewing process, re-engaging your team, and increasing soft skills across the board.
We also get a sneak peek of Coonoor's book "I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up". Effectiveness (and apparently quitting) can be fun - promise! Listen in to see for yourself.
Learn more about Mindhatch here: https://www.mindhatchllc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mindhatch
https://www.instagram.com/mindhatch_llc/
You can buy Coonoor's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Life-Affirming-Joy-Giving-Up-ebook/dp/B093QN3GXJ#:~:text=Coonoor%20Behal%20is%20the%20author,Affirming%20Joy%20of%20Giving%20Up.
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Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to do the same. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
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Instagram: @kristymandour
Meet Rachel.
Rachel Daughtry is the Director of Agency Relations at The Compassion Coalition, based in Central NY. She is the third guest in our Heart-Centered Leadership series.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Rachel discusses how The Compassion Coalition came to be (yes, it's scalable!)
- How they're creating major contributions and change in our community and beyond
- The necessity to be a heart-centered leader during this time
- How The Compassion Coalition is collaborating with (the other two guests in the mini-series) Chobani and The Center (formerly known as The Refugee Center of Utica).
The Compassion Coalition is an entrepreneurial-based, innovative nonprofit that focuses on community-based giving, meeting needs as they arise. This means their giving is different from year to year, as the needs of the community change. Compassion Coalition Inc. is funded by their grocery store, Bargain Grocery, which allows them to be self-sustaining, and allows their giving to be fluid. This means that as a non-profit, they do not rely on any government grants or ongoing funding for any operational costs.
This allows them to meet needs that would otherwise not be met in our community by other nonprofits, schools, or emergency food pantries due to strict grant regulations. Compassion Coalition has created its own funding source, allowing for sustainability while also bringing the creation of food accessibility and equality to a food desert.
Rachel has been working in the not-for-profit sector for ten plus years and has a passion for seeing community collaboration to bring positive change. Working for the last 7 years in the field of substance abuse and mental health therapy before joining the team at Compassion Coalition. Rachel holds a Bachelors's degree from Utica College. When not coming up with new creative ways to serve our community, she keeps busy keeping up with her three sons.
Learn more about The Compassion Coalition here:
https://www.distributehope.org/
Follow: https://www.facebook.com/CompassionUtica/ https://www.instagram.com/compassioncoalitioninc/
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on people who are doing meaningful work so that in the end, we’re all inspired to contribute to making the world a safer and better place to be. Because sometimes the smallest spaces offer the biggest insights to emerge.
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Meet Shelly.
Shelly Callahan is the Executive Director of The Center. Formerly, The Refugee Center of Utica, The Center's main mission is to welcome newcomers to The Mohawk Valley by lending assistance throughout the integration process by offering products and services that enable everybody to build a community with many cultures together.
Shelly was asked to be a part of the three-part heart-centered leadership mini-series because The Center is all about heart and humanity.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Shelly and I discuss what heart-centered leadership looks like in action
- How The Center embodies it through their work and who they are
- The importance of and how to refuel your tank (especially when you're in human services)
- The collaboration that The Center is doing with Chobani and The Compassion Coalition.
We round it out by paying homage to our grandmas, Grandma Dot, and Mimi (recipes for their favorite cocktails are below) because, at the end of the day, it's all about honoring where we all came from to help ignite where we're all going together. Humanity, humility, humor, and heart are at the core of it all.
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation.
Learn more about The Center here:
https://www.thecenterutica.org/
IG: @thecenterutica
FB: @TheCenterUtica
Yay for Grandmas!
COCKTAIL RECIPES (source: www.inspiredtaste.net)
GRANDMA DOT's adult beverage of choice: SLOE GIN FIZZ
Recipe PREP 5mins TOTAL 5mins
A sloe gin fizz is refreshing and delightfully balances sweet against tart. It begins with Sloe Gin, then we add fresh lemon, a little sugar, and club soda. Makes 1 drink
YOU WILL NEED 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) sloe gin 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) gin 1 to 1 1/2 ounce (2 to 3 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon simple syrup or 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar 2 ounces (1/4 cup) club soda Lemon slice for serving Ice
DIRECTIONS Add sloe gin, regular gin, 1/2 ounce of lemon juice, and simple syrup (or sugar) to a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled. Taste then adjust with additional lemon or simple syrup/sugar. Shake. Strain cocktail into a glass filled with ice, then top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge.
MIMI's adult beverage of choice: OLD-FASHIONED Seriously Good Old Fashioned
Recipe PREP 5mins TOTAL 5mins With just three main ingredients, it’s simple to make, and there are lots of options for adding your own spin. Most commonly, bourbon or rye whiskey is used. That doesn’t mean to say that there aren’t other options. Gin, brandy, and rum all work really well. We particularly love switching the whiskey for a dark, aged rum. Makes 1 Drink
YOU WILL NEED 1 to 2 teaspoons simple syrup; see our tips for making simple syrup 3 dashes bitters, Angostura is great and readily available 2 ounces mid-range bourbon or rye whiskey One 2-inch piece of orange peel, optional 1 to 2 maraschino cherries, optional
DIRECTIONS Place simple syrup, bitters, and the whiskey in an Old Fashioned glass, stir well, then add 1 to 2 large ice cubes. Stir 2 to 3 times to chill, then garnish with the peel of orange and cherry. Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on people who are doing meaningful work so that in the end, we’re all inspired to contribute to making the world a safer and better place to be.
OG Video Air Date: Fall 2020
Meet Peter.
Peter kicks off our three-part mini-series on heart-centered leadership.
At the time of our conversation in October 2020, Peter was the President and COO of Chobani. Peter is now the CEO of Impossible Foods.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Peter shares how Chobani was born from a heart-centered place and how they've sustained and strengthened that foundational core value for over a dozen years.
- He also discusses the impact Chobani is making on our world through their initiatives that lend to Chobani's natural humanity-first collaborative nature.
- Peter shares how Chobani's ongoing collaborations with Utica's non-profits, The Center (formally the Refugee Center), and The Compassion Coalition is a natural fit and once again shows how when people come together to do good, it's inevitability good for business and the communities they serve.
Peter shows us that the past few years have been like a long walk home to who we truly are: heart-centered humans. In the end, we learn that through a greater perspective, we're all able to rehumanize ourselves by focusing on what's in front of us and how by strengthening our communities, we're all making the entire world a better place to be.
"Here everybody has a neighbor, everybody has a friend Everybody has a reason to begin again." - Bruce Springsteen, Long Walk Home
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation.
You can learn more about Peter, Chobani, and Impossible Foods here:
LinkedIn: Peter McGuinness
https://www.chobani.com/
https://impossiblefoods.com/
Meet Cherella.
Cherella Forester is an intuitive and has been reading tarot cards for over twenty-two years. She is not blind to, nor swayed by, the stigma that often comes along with her profession. For years her dread of being stereotyped as "the cat woman" had her keeping her natural abilities and gifts "in the closet." Fortunately for us, she changed her tune and fully embraced what the sweet lord gave her. Cherella is deeply aware of how to use her gifts to help others enhance their own inner wisdom and shares her insights with all of us.
Learn more about and book a session with Cherella here: https://www.forestertarot.com/
IG - @forestertarot
The Closet Series was created by Sow to Speak to bring you uplifting conversations with cross-industry guests who are doing meaningful work to inspire you to do the same. So, in the end, we can all make the world a better and safer place to be.
Meet Cindy.
Cindy Chan Phillips is the nutrition coach at her nutrition coaching service Cindy Chan Phillips Nutrition.
Cindy kicks off our conversation by letting us in on her own story, and how that led to the work she does today. She shares tips and doable practices that we can implement to help us take back control over "eating our feelings" and find a newfound perspective on how we look at food.
Cindy is a registered dietitian, a mom, and a self-proclaimed stir-fry queen. She has spoken on wellness and nutrition extensively to doctors, nurses, and corporations in the states and internationally.
Learn more about Cindy here:
www.cindychanphillips.com
FB: Cindy Chan Phillips Nutrition for more free nutrition resources
IG: @cindyphillipsRD
Meet Angela.
Sow to Speak asked Anglea Lussier to share her insight and four-step process to uncover your authentic voice. We talk about honing your intuition, trusting yourself, and the decisive act of slowing down before doing or saying anything. Most of all, Angela reminds us once again that it's always an inside job.
Angela Lussier is an award-winning professional speaker, six-time author, two-time TEDx presenter, and entrepreneur. After starting a career consulting business in 2009 with no marketing budget, Angela decided to offer free workshops to become known in her field. In her first year of business, she gave hundreds of presentations, published her first book, spoke at TEDx, and started to receive calls from corporations and conferences asking her how much she charged to speak. This launched her into a speaking career she never expected to have. Today, Angela is the founder of the Speaker Sisterhood, one of Boston's Best Speakers and she hosts Claim the Stage, a public speaking podcast for women. Her motto: Stop waiting. Start creating.
You can learn more about Angela and Speaker Sisterhood here:
www.speakersisterhood.com
Facebook: @speakersisterhood
Instagram: @speakersisterhood
But first, please sit back, relax and enjoy our conversation.
“People, especially parents, need to think through what it is that’s driving them, and when they understand that, they also understand more about their children.” - Jackie Michel
Jackie Michel is a parenting coach and the author of Hooray for Parenting. Jackie is exactly the type of human you'd want to be giving our parenting advice: wise, humble, thoughtful, and kind. I've read (and re-read) Hooray for Parenting (links below) and love everything that Jackie offers. It's like a good friend is sitting with you supporting you all along the long and winding parenting road. Jackie now also offers a workbook that is the perfect complement to the book itself. At the end of the day, what Jackie offers is that the more you do the work to show up and understand yourself, the better you'll be able to show up and understand your kids.
In this episode, Jackie and I discuss how to parent from a place of honesty, connection, and trust. Listen in as Jackie, and I dish on the neuroscience behind development, growth mindset, gratitude practices, self-esteem, boundaries, and raising teens. Whew! This is a special episode because there's A LOT to cover. I broke it into three sections to remind you to pause and reflect on each section before moving through to the next.
Section 1: Focus on mindfulness and neuroscience on development (Resources highlighted: Dr. Daniel Siegl and Goldie Hawn's book 10 Mindful Minutes )
Section 2: Self-esteem, the importance of modeling for our kids, and Carol Dweck's fixed and growth mindset
Section 3: Gratitude, setting boundaries, and raising teens
Our hope is that you find it incredibly beneficial in deepening your relationship with your kids and yourself.
Learn more about Jackie here: www.jackiemichel.com
Facebook: @gratitudeleads
You can purchase Jackie's book, Hooray for Parenting here, and the Hooray for Parenting workbook here.
But first, please sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation.
Our original conversation aired on Sow to Speak's YouTube channel on September 12, 2020.
You can find our video conversation here.
Resource mentioned: Dr. Dan Siegel
Sow to Speak's Closet Conversations were created to bring you uplifting conversations with cross-industry guests who are doing meaningful work, to inspire you to do the same. So in the end, we can all make the world a better place to be.
Learn more about Sow to Speak here: www.sowtospeak.com
"Great people do things before they're ready."
One of my all-time favorite quotes by Amy Poehler is the perfect way to introduce musician and artist, Keren Vita as the next guest in Sow to Speak's closet series.
How often do we say no out of fear? When's the last time you shifted your focus to the process of whatever you were working on instead of being overwhelmed by the finished product? Keren and I dish on all things creativity, namely her undertaking (undertaking? overtaking? who's to say) of the downtown Utica Adirondack Bank building art project. We also hit on why saying a big, fat "YES!" to what scares you the most is sometimes the fastest track to overcoming your fear. Our hope is that you leave our conversation to take a chance on whatever you've wanted to do, but have let fear hold you back. If anything, Keren shows us all how the power of watching someone face their fear and go for it inspires us all to do the same.
Most notably Keren had a solo (sold out!) art show at the historic Stanley Theatre. Next up, she'll be the focused artist of the month at Gerber's Tavern with all exhibited pieces available for purchase.
Our original conversation aired: August 25, 2020
You can find it at Sow to Speak's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSgapdNnW9Q&t=1091
Learn more about Keren here: Follow on Instagram @Renscribs | Facebook @Keren Vita
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
YouTube: Sow to Speak
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
Meet Pete.
Pete Blanchfield is the CEO of StoneRidge Hydro, a company that invests in run-of-river hydroelectric dams to restore, rebuild and return a reliable, long-term renewable power resource to local communities.
Pete is very knowledgeable about finance and business and shares the lessons he's learned along the way to help you in your own career.
Long before the Great Resignation, Pete and I had a conversation about when to stay and when to go. Although Pete and I were specifically speaking to entrepreneurs, Pete's tips transcend to the often daunting career choices as a whole. His tips are as relevant today as they were when our conversation first aired on the video series two years ago.
You may be an entrepreneur or start-up at the crossroads of that age-old question, "do I stay or do I go?" Do I carry on or cut the cord? You may be thinking, when do I say when? Pete offers clear and doable advice on checking in with yourself before making any decisions. Pete also hits upon strategies and examples to best pivot your business. Most importantly, he offers his perspective on how he chooses to communicate to understand and enhance his empathy and self-awareness.
I hope this helps shed some light on which direction is best for you. Please share with anyone you feel may benefit.
Learn more about Pete here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-blanchfield-aa82341/
Original air date: August 7, 2020
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
YouTube: Sow to Speak
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
Lenora is the Chief Strategy Officer of Community Wellness Partners.
Listen in as Lenora shares what makes a true healthcare hero and how we can all build community and resiliency on the work and home front.
We cover:
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The importance of having a team that has your back and what that looks and sounds like.
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Being reminded of how to self-care by our kids and how that models for them while we tend to refuel ourselves.
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The heart-felt grounding force of humanizing the people who we serve.
Community Wellness Partners is an affiliate of LutheranCare and Presbyterian Homes and Services. They combine nearly 150 years of service to create the most complete continuity of health and wellness services for older adults in Oneida County. Learn more about Community Wellness Partners here: https://www.communitywellnesspartners...
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution in creating a safer and better world for all of us.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
Meet Kaysie.
"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." – Amy Poehler
No better quote can embody Sow to Speak's next guest. We've had a lot of fantastic local guests in the closet and since we're all about inclusivity in the 315, we're venturing all the way to Austin, TX, to have our second Closet Crasher, Kaysie Seitz Brown, Associate Professor of Dance at Texas State University, as well as one of my best friends for twenty years, highlight the art of collaboration.
Kaysie I first met nearly twenty years ago as creatives. Doing what else? Living in New York City, waiting tables and bartending at the cajun neighborhood hot spot, ACME. It was an instant friendship of kindred spirits continuing to inspire each of our creative endeavors to this day. Kaysie and I gab on how 🥳 COLLABORATION 🥳 is the bedrock everywhere from the restaurant and stage floor to the classroom and boardroom. We build off of each other, sharing doable and transferable creative exercises that you can use with your team no matter the size. All being brought home with Kaysie shining a light on the dancer within us all.
Learn more about Kaysie here: https://www.theatreanddance.txstate.e...Creation in Motion: https://www.instagram.com/cim_teya/
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
Meet Tony.
Dr. Tony Mandour is a retired urologist, a practicing reflexologist, and a life-long piano player. He also happens to be my dad. Listen in as we discuss how music has the ability to heal, nourish, transcend, and lift our spirits. Tony shares a few of his favorite songs, and since a performer needs an audience, my sister, Lori, and dear friend, Allie pop in to be a part of the piano party. Overall, our conversation offers a lovely reminder that we're all human beings connected through the power of music. Enjoy!
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution in creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
Meet Vartan.
Vartan Poghosian is an artist, the owner of 4 Elements Studio, and an incredible all-around guy. He immigrated to the U.S. from Armenia and found his home in Upstate New York. Vartan shares his perspective on the power of art, the balancing act of being an artist and a business owner (he continues to ace this), his journey to the U.S. from Armenia, and offers a real, honest perspective of being a gay man in this day and age.
Learn more about Vartan and 4 Elements here: https://www.4elementsstudio.org/
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
In 2019 Maria Lallier began an online mentoring program to support homeschooling families for children ages 3-5yrs old. This allowed her to pivot her current students into online schooling during the pandemic. Maria shares how truly connecting with your kids starts with a genuine connection with yourself. She takes us on the path that led her to understand what area within children's education lit her up (spoiler alert: curriculum design) and how she figured it out. She also offers insight into how you can begin to create a realignment with your intuition now and always. Enjoy our conversation. ❤️✌️
Learn more about Young Einsteins: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungEinstei...
Instagram: youngeinsteins_cny www.theintelligentchild.org
(PARENTS: I did drop one F-bomb when I got revved up, so if you have kids nearby, make sure to "earmuff" them or grab headphones for yourself.)
Resources mentioned: Caroline Myss Dr. Shefali Connie Chapman Julia Cameron Crisis Text Line
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
Finding ways to check in with yourself and simultaneously check in with your team is an art. The best leaders know that taking care of themselves isn't a luxury but necessary to be there at their best for the people who work beside them.
Andria Heath, executive director of The Utica Zoo knows this and shares her insights and practices with all of us with humor, humility, and heart.
Learn more or donate to the Utica Zoo here:
http://uticazoo.org
Facebook: @uticazoo
Become a Utica Zoo partner: http://uticazoo.org/donate/
Meet Angela.
Angela Johnson De Carlis is an integrative holistic life coach and artist. Angela shares advice on showing up for yourself, your family, and your community in a way that offers value while consistently remaining true to yourself. Yes, it's possible. Listen in. Learn more about Angela here: bbdesignsutica.com Belife.us Facebook: BB Designs BE. Design Your Life Instagram: @bbrushdesigns and @uticalove1
Meet Kit.
Kit Pang is the founder of BostonSpeaks and a public speaking coach at Harvard Business School who has worked with speakers ranging from NFL Players and Three Star Michelin Chefs to Fortune 500 CEOs and TEDx Speakers. He is on a mission to help individuals become exceptional speakers and communicators. We discuss Kit's philosophy on public speaking and how you can show up better for your team and yourself by shifting your perspective on public speaking in a way that truly works.
Learn more about BostonSpeaks: www.bostonspeaks.com
Follow Kit on LinkedIn at Kit Pang to be the first to know about upcoming webinars and virtual workshops.
Meet Carol Ann.
Carol Ann D'Accurzio has been a high school English teacher for over twenty years. She also is the mother of three, two teenagers and one tween. So, suffice to say, Carol Ann KNOWS teenagers. Our conversation originally centered around tips on how you could harmoniously co-exist with teens in the house during COVID and beyond. Fast forward two years later, and I hope you'll see, as I did, that what Carol Ann shares are life lessons and strategies no matter what adversity we inevitably face in life. A few of the gems are ways to step back and allow leadership skills to rise up within our kids in the home and the importance of how small acts of support for colleagues go a long way.
"We all hear how students need us, but we need them too."
We hope you enjoy our conversation.
Meet Kelli.
Kelli Watson is a best-selling author, coach, presenter, and the owner of Studio 8 Academy, an online holistic wellness education center. She is also the co-founder of Scriptor Publishing Group, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to helping tenacious and passionate authors share their stories and publish their books.
Sow to Speak invited Kelli into the closet to talk about how to remain open-hearted now and always and the importance of permitting ourselves to feel our emotions as a healing process for our mind, body, and soul.
Learn more about Kelli here: FB: @KelliO'BrienWatson or @ScriptorPublishingGroup or @OurStudio8Academy IG: @KelliWatson88 or @ScriptorPublishingGroup
Websites: www.scriptorpublishinggroup.com
You can buy the book, Quaranteen, mentioned in the intro here.
Meet Devin. Devin Mahoney is the co-founder (along with his wife, Briana) of the Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts in Utica, NY. Devin is also a writer, a stand-up comic, an ordained minister, a dad, a son, a brother, and one hell of a human. Sow to Speak asked Devin into the closet to talk about all things creative. We jump right into how to be creative about being creative while under quarantine. Listen in as Devin shares insight into how to go from live performance to live stream and why it's more important than ever to keep your creative juices pumping. Learn more about the Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts: @uptownimprov_co @utcany www.utcany.org
Meet Ryan.
Ryan Miller is the director of MVCC's thINCubator, the central NY incubator, and accelerator on a mission to help start-ups grow and thrive. Ryan is also the founder and host of the Rust Belt Startup podcast.
Ryan and I originally spoke in April 2020 to talk about all things distraction, disruption, and derailment. No matter where you fall on this spectrum today, for very different reasons, we hope that you gain some insight into how to stay afloat amongst any chaos and uncertainty.
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The power of sceniuses.
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The ultimate questions all businesses can consistently ask themselves to create a sustainable, thriving, and fulfilling experience.
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Practical and doable mindset shifts during inevitable times of adversity and challenges in business (which completely transfer to life in general)
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How to prioritize and focus on what matters and allow that to inform making adjustments to your daily schedule to keep those values and activities on the front burner.
Learn more about Ryan here: https://rustbeltstartup.com https://DetourUtica.com Https://ryancmiller.com
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour
Meet Kristy.
Kristy Caruso is a yoga and meditation instructor based in Upstate New York. Her business, Root Down Wellness, focuses on speaking to groups on stress management and how they can create a sustainable meditation practice for good. I invited Kristy into the closet so she could debunk the mainstream myths on meditation, especially my favorite that it's only for patchouli farting hippies.
You can learn more about Kristy at www.rootdownwell.com
Subscribe to her Youtube channel: Root Down Wellness
Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on people doing incredible and meaningful work so that you are inspired to join in on creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
Learn more about Sow to Speak:
Website: www.sowtospeak.com
LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour
Instagram: @kristymandour