Sara German is the author of Pendulum and podcaster (Learning How to Slay the Beasts) whose work focuses on emotional and mental health based on her experiences with her son's PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and her own health challenges. 

S.E. German has a master’s degree in Social Sciences and is passionate about environmental and health issues. She is the host of the “Learning to Slay the Beasts Podcast” and manages the accompanying blog focused on overcoming life’s challenges, such as mental health issues, obesity, autoimmune disorders, and food allergies.

Her first fiction novel “Pendulum” is based on her experiences with a pediatric neuroimmune disorder called PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections). She is hopeful that  “Pendulum” will contribute to much-needed conversations on mental health and family health care and help children to build resilience, accept themselves, see their value and respect each other’s diversity.

She writes in Ontario, Canada where she lives with her husband and two children.

Resources from the Interview
  1. Buy Pendulum: https://www.amazon.ca/Pendulum-S-German/dp/1525579924 
  2. Instagram: @saraladygluten 
  3. TIkTok: @saraladygluten 
  4. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/segermanglutenfreelady
  5. Twitter: @ladygluten
  6. Email: Reallifeprojectco@gmail.com
  7. Website: https://www.se-german.com/   
  8. Podcast: https://www.learningtoslaythebeasts.podbean.com/   
  9. Blog: https://theallergybeast.wordpress.com/

28. Sara German on PANDAS and Mental Health Awareness

In our 29th episode, Darren and Margie Fink, founders of Transfiguring Adoption (a Florida non-profit organization), share their passion for supporting foster youth, adopted children, and their caregivers. Learn how they help caregivers use books, movies, video games, and everyday play to help children process past trauma.

Darren & Margie Fink are the co-founders of nonprofit Transfiguring Adoption. They bring over a decade of experience in helping traumatized kids. Margie has a degree in psychology and has created curriculum for training parents and professionals. Darren has authored multiple children’s books. While two of their adoptive children have grown, they currently live in Orlando with their youngest two adoptive children.

Contact Information
Darren’s Email: darren@transfiguringadoption.com

Transfiguring Adoption Information
Website: www.transfiguringadoption.com
Social Media: @TransfigurAdopt (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok)

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Website: www.magicalcreaturs.com
Social Media: @magicalcreaturs (Facebook and Instagram)

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29. Darren And Margie Fink on Resources for Adoptive Families

In Episode 31, Raju Rajan, President of Rewild Long Island (a non-profit organization), teaches us about rewilding, why we should do it, and how to do it. Rewild Long Island promotes sustainable landscaping practices with a focus on native perennials, growing organic food, and reducing waste. They encourage replacing lawns with native plant landscapes, increasing biodiversity, locally grown organic produce, reducing waste through recycling and composting, conserving water, reducing carbon emissions, and avoiding chemical use.

Raju Rajan is a technologist with a strong communitarian ethic. He came to the United States from India to obtain his Ph.D. in Communication Networks at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has enjoyed a long career as a researcher, consultant, and technologist.   His strong entrepreneurial ethic has led him to found two IT start-ups, as well as a number of community groups aimed at organizing people for systemic change. He is currently active with Long Island Together, a progressive collective that organizes around education, immigration, and social change, as well as ReWild Long Island, which brings native plants to public spaces and private yards.   Raju resides in Port Washington, NY, with his wife Sonia Arora who is an educator/community organizer, son Kabeera Singh, a Schreiber High School student, and cat, Lucky, who does nothing.  Raju serves as the President of the Board of ReWild Long Island.

Resources from the Interview
Website: www.rewildlongisland.org 
Email: raju@rewildlongisland.org

31. Raju Rajan on Rewilding

In Episode 31, Bill Cohen, provides dementia advice and support for caregivers of family members with dementia. Most resources for dementia, including Alzheimer’s, focus on the patient and not on the caregivers. However, many people have to shift their lives to become caregivers to their loved ones while learning the best care strategies along the way. Bill helps us find the best resources to help our loved ones and provides us with tools and strategies to help us reduce our stress, save time and expenses, and balance our personal, professional, and caregiving lives. 

Bill Cohen is a caregiver support group leader and speaker, an Alzheimer's Association volunteer, a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, and the owner of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants. His loving and talented mother, Sheila, lost her home to Hurricane Katrina. Then, she lost her health, ability to create beautiful art, and, ultimately, her life due to Alzheimer's. For almost 10 years, Bill was her primary caregiver and advocate, not just her elder son. Now he dedicates his life to empowering other caregivers so that they can lead healthy balanced lives while caring for their loved ones.

Resources from the Interview
 1. Company Website: Cohencaregivingsupport.com 
 2. Bill Resources and Contact Info: https://linktr.ee/CohenSupport
 3. Instagram: @cohencaregivingsupport  
 4. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/billcohensupportgroup/

32. William Cohen on Supporting Dementia Patient Caregivers

Mary-Catherine LaBossiere, a registered dietitian and owner of Defy Nutrition, where she helps individuals repair their relationship with food and develop sustainable, healthier nutrition habits. Listen to the episode and learn about our relationship with food, emotional eating, and strategies to live a healthier life. 

Mary-Catherine LaBossiere, MPH, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian, military spouse, and the owner of Defy Nutrition. She started her career in obesity and diabetes clinical research while earning her Master of Public Health. Mary-Catherine then transitioned to working in behavioral health, where she learned the role of nutrition in mental health. Mary-Catherine is now a full-time entrepreneur who helps individuals learn how to eat like human beings and develop healthier relationships with food. Mary-Catherine has presented on a variety of topics, including Nutrition for Performance, Managing Stress Eating for Optimal Digestion, Emotional Eating for the Busy Entrepreneur, Incorporating Intuitive Eating Principles into Macro Tracking, and Calorie Counting, and more. She enjoys educating others and facilitating both in-person and virtual workshops to make nutrition easy and sustainable. In her free time, Mary-Catherine loves being active and exploring the outdoors with her husband and their dogs. 

Defy Nutrition helps individuals repair their relationship with food and develop sustainable, healthier nutrition habits. They do this through the provision of nutrition counseling and personalized meal plans that are made custom for you, your goals, and your food preferences. Defy Nutrition also offers group programs and workshops both virtually and in person. 

Resources from the Interview
 1. Free Snacking Guide:  www.defy-nutrition.com
 2. Grocery Shopping Workbook: https://defy-nutrition.com/product/groceryworkbook/
 3. Book a complimentary consult: https://p.bttr.to/3Aq5BFm
 4. Defy Holiday Food Guilt Program: https://defy-nutrition.com/defy-holiday-food-guilt

Information about the Business (Non-Profit)
 1. Website: https://defy-nutrition.com/
 2. Email: defynutrition@gmail.com
 3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defy.nutrition/ 
 4. Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/defynutrition 
 5. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DefyNutrition

33. Mary-Catherine LaBossiere on Repairing Our Relationship with Food

In Episode 34, Jacquie Bird teaches us about spiritual wellness. Learn about ways to enhance the mind-body connection, how to move through a difficult situation, and how to institute "calm" within yourself and the life around you. 

Her company, Jacquie Bird, Spiritual Wellness, offers products and services that support, guide, and empower the individual to live better and enjoy a more peaceful life. Her entire platform and intent are in mindfulness, personal growth, stress and anxiety relief, and management.

In her first life, she was in the performing arts as a dancer, singer, and actress on Broadway, TV, Film, and stage along with being a writer, choreographer, and teacher of dance. Over time, she began to step away to create gemstone jewelry and along the way, she started learning about the myriad benefits of working with gemstones and copper. As everything is connected in our paths, she began to resonate with the power and benefits of sound as she was drawn to Tibetan Singing Bowls and other polyphonic instruments, noting how important sound is to our WellBeing. Eventually, she chose to blend and combine all her healing experiences and knowledge into her own wellness platform, Jacquie Bird, Spiritual Wellness, of which her StressBusters Guided Meditation plays a big role.

Resources from the Interview
 1. Website: https://www.jacquiebirdspiritualwellness.com
 2. Instagram: @JacquieBirdSpiritualWellness  
 3. Facebook: www.facebook.com/JacquieBirdSpiritualWellness 
 4. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacquiebird00
 5. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/JacquieBirdSpiritualWellness 
 6. Email: jacquiebirdspiritualwellness@gmail.com

Additional Resources Available on Jacquie Bird’s Website
 1. 4-week eBook and audiobook series “7 Daily Thoughts & Mantras 4 Mindfulness - Keys 4 Stress Relief & Personal Growth”
 2. Guided meditation videos and music
 3. Private and group StressBusters Guided Meditation sessions, a system developed using sound, breath, aromatherapy, gemstones, and movement
 4. End of The Month Guided Meditation online classes that fall on the last Sunday of the month



Summary of the Interview Transcript:

Introduction and Reintroduction of Jackie Bird (0:00)
Speaker 1 introduces Jacqueline Pena and welcomes Jackie Bird from Jacquie Bird's Spiritual Wellness. Jackie reflects on their journey and the role of creativity in life.

Overview of Jackie's Book and Philosophy (2:18)
Jackie introduces her book, "28 Daily Thoughts and Mantras for Mindfulness," focusing on calm, clarity, presence, and self-care.

The Importance of Self-Care and Mindfulness (3:01)
Jackie discusses intentional self-care and how her book makes meditation accessible, with practical examples for managing challenges.

Addressing Reactions and Personal Responsibility (8:42)
Jackie shares a story about improving her relationship with her landlord through mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for actions and reactions.

The Power of Self-Relationship and Forgiveness (11:52)
Jackie introduces "Forgiveness Friday," focusing on self-forgiveness and moving forward.

Visualization and Manifestation (23:04)
Jackie shares the importance of visualizing goals and raising one’s vibration to attract positive experiences, highlighting the importance of finding joy.

Advice for Listeners and Final Thoughts (32:58)
Jackie advises self-kindness and self-awareness, returning to the book's role in promoting peace and growth.

Conclusion and Resources (40:25)
Speaker 1 thanks Jackie for her insights, discussing the book’s practical applications and providing resource information. The episode ends with a reminder of the importance of self-care and mindfulness.

34. Jacquie Bird on Spiritual Wellness

In Episode 35, Dawn teaches us how to rethink financial and tax planning for small businesses and how we can use the power of financial planning to grow our small businesses.

Patton Accounting is a remote accounting firm on a mission to empower more small business owners. Patton Accounting is all about teaching and doing because the company believes knowledge is power. Patton Accounting offers bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services as well as DIY help and online education. The team tries to be friendly and approachable because it wants to make your finances fun!

Dawn is a business coach, a financial educator, and an accountant. As a fellow entrepreneur, she understands the struggle of wearing multiple hats. Even more so, as a working mom, she can relate to juggling the business and the babies. She knows it's a lot - a lot of work, a lot of learning, and a lot of fun. Her favorite part about running a business is being able to connect with other small business owners. So if you're reading this and you own a business or are thinking about starting a business, reach out and tell Dawn hi!

Resources
 1. Website: www.pattonaccounting.net
 2. Free Resources: wwww.pattonacconting.net/resources 
 3. Instagram: @_dawnpatton_ 
 4. Email: Dawn@PattonAccounting.net

35. Dawn Patton on Financial Planning for Small Businesses

In Episode 37, Nicolette teaches us the foundational aspects of starting and growing a business. She starts with advice for the business owner, the key asset in the business, and then shows how that foundational, personal work with the business owner leads to the creation of the right type of business for that person. 

Nicolette is a business strategist and a wine enthusiast. Her day job involves helping small businesses develop their ideas and concepts. She considers herself to be an idea factory. She is great at seeing the bigger picture and loves discovering new projects and causes. As a creative person, she is quick to jump into new adventures and experiences. When it comes to wine, her focus is on helping people learn to love and understand wine in the way that she does. She feels that wine is something that brings joy to people and allows them to tap into parts of their personalities that they haven’t explored before. So making wine more relatable is a core part of Nicolette enjoying it as well.

Nicolette is the founder of the Spark Ideas Group, which is PASSIONATE about developing entrepreneurs and their ideas. Spark Ideas specialize in the coaching and development of entrepreneurs at all levels, from incubation to startups ready to go to market. They help clients build and implement  Innovation and Entrepreneurship strategies, as well as subsequently pair them up with resources within the entrepreneurship network for further development. 

Resources from the Interview
 1.  Website: sparkideasgroup.com
 2.  Instagram: instagram.com/nicoletteonideas
 3.  Twitter: twitter.com/nickionideas 
 4.  Facebook: facebook.com/nicoletteonideas 
 5.  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicolettec
 6.  Free Business Modeling Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/beginners-business-modeling

37 - Nicolette Chinomona on the Foundation for a Successful Small Business

In this special episode (#54), Lindsay Hanson teaches us how to use organic social media strategies to reach our target audience and grow our businesses online. This podcast episode was part of the Small Business Summit by Empowerment Through Education, LLC and the JP Foundation for Empowerment Through Education, a 501(c)3.

Lindsay Hanson is an online business coach and social media manager at Lindsay Hanson Consulting. She helps small businesses to grow using organic digital marketing strategies. After building her own online coaching business using social media, she became passionate about helping other business owners to grow their brands and reach their target audience online using social media as the main marketing platform.

For more information about her work, visit Lindsay's website at https://www.lindsayhanson.com/.

54. Lindsay Hanson on How to Grow Your Business using Social Media

In this special episode (#53), Rob Aquino teaches us a stress-free way of understanding our business financials and using that information to grow our businesses. Rob breaks down the sometimes stressful world of business finance in a manner that is easy for any new small business owner to understand and use for continued small business growth. This podcast episode was part of the Small Business Summit by Empowerment Through Education, LLC and the JP Foundation for Empowerment Through Education, a 501(c)3.

Rob Aquino is the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Controller Services at JBS Corp, a family-owned tax and accounting firm. Rob studied accounting and finance at Providence College, and, in 2014, began his own financial planning practice, as a financial advisor, with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Six years later, Rob joined JBS as the CFO. His mission is to provide financial services normally reserved for ultra-high net worth individuals.

53. Rob Aquino on How to Understand Your Business Financials

In this special episode (#55), Igor Rodrigues teaches us how to grow our small businesses by focusing on the organization’s team members, the people who work together to grow the business together with you. This podcast episode was part of the Small Business Summit by Empowerment Through Education, LLC and the JP Foundation for Empowerment Through Education, a 501(c)3.

Igor is a Larger Enterprise Account Executive with Gartner TalentNeuron. In this role, his goal is to focus on actionable, objective insight, expert guidance, and practice tools that empower HR leaders to make the right decision and execute quickly to achieve their top priorities. At the time of the original Small Business Summit, Igor worked with Insperity as a Business Performance Advisor. In that role, Igor guided leaders and partners in most industries to create an extra layer of resources for small business success with Insperity, a best-in-class solution that provides administrative relief, better benefits, reduced liabilities, and a systemic way to improve productivity, resulting in enhanced topline growth and improved operating margin.

55. Igor Rodrigues on How to Maximize Your Biggest Asset in Small Businesses - Your People

This episode is part of the Empowerment Through Education, LLC (ETE) Women’s Empowerment Summit. In this episode, Jacqueline Peña teaches us about the power of reflection in our lives and provides a framework to allow listeners to maximize the benefits of the four parts/episodes that follow this one. She shows us how we can’t determine our goals and how to get there until we figure out where we came from, how our past has shaped us, and who we are now. Then we can figure out where we want to go (our goals), how we want to get there (our methods), and who we want to be when we get there (aligned self-growth).

Jacqueline Peña is the founder and CEO of Empowerment Through Education, LLC, a consulting firm that focuses on empowering small businesses and higher education institutions to meet their long-term goals. As the daughter of Dominican immigrants and growing up in Bronx, New York, Jacqueline has long understood the value of education and how access to educational opportunities can transform an individual’s life at a personal level and a professional level. With 30 years of experience in small businesses and 23 years of experience in higher education, Jacqueline has applied these lessons about education and empowerment to her work with individuals, small businesses, and educational institutions across the U.S. Jacqueline also publishes reflection workbooks and hosts Coffee and an Interview, a podcast where we learn from lessons from individuals who have overcome extraordinary circumstances and/or are doing extraordinary things in the community.

Resources:
 1. 90-Day Reflection Journal: https://amzn.to/3E92BlX 
 2. 30-Day Reflection Workbook: https://amzn.to/3SskMaL 
 3. Instagram: @drjacquelinepena
 4. Facebook: drjacquelinepena
 5. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drjacquelinepena 
 6. Free Reflection Consultation: https://www.calendly.com/jacquelinepena/30min

56. Jacqueline Pena On The Power Of Reflection - Women's Empowerment Summit Part 1

This episode is part of the Empowerment Through Education, LLC (ETE) Women’s Empowerment Summit. In this episode, Jacquie Bird teaches us about how as women, we keep deferring ourselves, putting ourselves last, when instead we have to take care of ourselves first.

Jacquie Bird is a Wellness Guide, helping people to connect to their deeper quieter, Witness Selves. She offers tools and tips to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as to increase mindfulness, awareness, and personal growth. Previously, she was in the performing arts industry as a dancer, singer, and actress on Broadway, TV, Film, and stage along with being a writer, choreographer, and teacher of dance. Over time, she began to step away to create gemstone jewelry and along the way, she dived into learning the myriad benefits of working with gemstones and copper. As everything is connected, she began to resonate with the power and benefits of sound as she was drawn to Tibetan Singing Bowls and other polyphonic instruments, noting how important sound is to our WellBeing. Eventually, she chose to blend and combine all her healing experiences and knowledge into creating her own wellness platform Jacquie Bird, Spiritual Wellness.

Resources:
 1. IG: @JacquieBirdSpiritualWellness 
 2. FB: JacquieBirdSpiritualWellness
 3. Twitter: @JacquieBirdSpiritualWellness
 4. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacquiebird00
 5. Website: www.jacquiebirdspiritualwellness.com
 6. Modal Visions Website: www.modalvisions.com

58. Jacquie Bird How Not to Defer YOU: A Journaling Discussion - Womens Empowerment Summit Part 3

This episode is part of the Empowerment Through Education, LLC (ETE) Women’s Empowerment Summit. In this episode, Tameeka Leon teaches us how to achieve our goals without getting overwhelmed. In this session, she teaches us about self-care and mindfulness and how we need to make both an intentional part of our goal plan. Then she reviews four different phases or cycles that impact energy and productivity and how to use all this information to create a block schedule and a goal plan that works for you.

Tameeka Leon is a Confidence and Goal Success Coach, founder of the Coffee.Yoga.Life blog, and the Mindful Success Club. She helps high-achieving women redefine what success means to them and create a realistic action plan to make it happen.

Tameeka’s coaching journey began after fighting her strongest battle with low self-esteem, low self-confidence, and imposter syndrome. After months of this internal battle, she decided that she was tired of trying to live according to everyone else’s definition of success and was going to start focusing on what she wanted. And what she wanted was to help other high-achieving women define success for themselves.

Tameeka’s methodology is a combination of the “hit it hard, knock it out of the park” style of goal-setting mixed with “I’m listening to my feminine energy and giving my body what it needs” plus a touch (or slightly more) of the Law of Attraction.

59. Tameeka Leon on Achieving Your Goals Without The Overwhelm- Womens Empowerment Summit Part 4

This episode is part of the Empowerment Through Education, LLC (ETE) Women’s Empowerment Summit. In this episode, Shelley Meche’tte teaches us five keys to unlocking life success for women. Learn these five critical keys to success while listening to Shelley’s story, which she weaves throughout her lessons.

Your Purpose Success and Confidence Coach, Shelley Meche’tte is a Certified Life Purpose Coach and Int’l EmpowHERment Speaker. Shelley is extremely passionate and dedicated to the empowerment of women through strategized personal and professional development.  She is also a best-selling author and founder of the women’s organization, The PowHERful Woman. 

Shelley challenges women to take responsibility for the actions (both productive and counter-productive) of the person staring back at them in the mirror while reminding them of the fact that they are POWERFUL…valuable and unique with MORE to offer than just their physical appearance.

A California native, Shelley studied Psychology and Theater Arts at Cal State University Northridge.  Extreme attention to detail afforded her the opportunity to share her proficiencies with the likes of such companies as Warner Bros., Walt Disney, and Saban Entertainment.

Shelley specializes in decluttering the thoughts of her clients to connect their gifts and talents to their passion, providing a successful Purpose Plan and Life Strategies for personal empowerment and success.

Shelley has had the privilege of sharing her message of personal accountability and wholeness as a guest on several online shows, including Coffee Talk, Power of Attorney, A Queen’s Roundtable, and Woman Unmasked; as well as on various empowerment platforms such as The PowHERful Woman Conference, The Hey Girlfriend Luncheon, Black Business Women Rock Nationally, Woman II Woman and more.  

Some of her features include CBS, NBC, ABC, The CW, Yahoo, Bustle, Shondaland, WW, Legal Zoom, Ask Men, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Voyage LA, The Daily Boss, UpJourney, the cover of the online magazines, Glambitious and Sister2Sister 2.0 and more.  She has also been a guest on Bakersfield Now News, Peace of Mind with actress Taraji P. Henson, The Claudia Jordan Show, BYU Radio, I Heart Radio, Kourting Happiness and The YES! Show.

Shelley is the author of the books 70 Days of Happy: Life is BETTER When You Smile, and PowHER Minds: Reflective Thoughts Designed for the Everyday PowHER Woman and Her Legacies.  She is also a collaborative author of the book She Shall Rise: Empowerment for the Kingdom Woman and Amazon #1 Best Selling book Women Inspiring Nations. 

In 2021, Shelley and her daughter became the hosts of their own talk show, The Shelley and Bree Show, currently airing on Roku on the ViZD Channel. 
Also in 2021, Shelley was named one of the Top 25 Business Women by Courageous Woman Magazine.

Shelley is passionate about motivating, empowering, and building the self-awareness of women; helping them to unapologetically unleash their greatness; while offering simple strategies that will assist them in taking back control of their own lives.  She believes that broken women raise broken girls who become our next generation of brokenness.  Therefore, she provides the success tools needed for women to break that cycle so that they are able to walk in confidence, power, and PURPOSE!

Shelley Meche’tte is an ordained Minister.  She has been married since 2002 and is the mother of 2 amazing Legacies (daughters).

Resources:
1. Website/Free Download: www.ShelleyMechette.com
2. Book (70 Days of Happy: Life is BETTER When You Smile): amzn.to/2ZFHFhP

60. Shelley Meche'tte on 5 Keys for Unlocking Life Success - Women's Empowerment Summit Part 5

In Episode 63, Suzanne Butler teaches us about the power of feng shui and manifestation in creating successful lives. First, we learn how to enhance the energies in our homes using feng shui and other interrelated strategies that create the new home and life that we want. Suzanne teaches us that our homes affect our success, and we can change or balance the energies in our homes to make the home support our goals and priorities. Then we discuss the concept of manifestation and how to use it to manifest the realities that we want in our lives through vision boarding, visualizations, and clear action plans. 

After 25 years of corporate life spanning a number of different industries, Suzanne found her true passion and calling. She immersed herself in Feng Shui consultancy after achieving some incredible results personally and with her clients. As an expert in Classical Flying Stars Feng Shui, Suzanne has the ability and knowledge to transform the way a home supports its occupants in a practical way, moving them from potentially dire straits to complete harmony with abundance, prosperity, and well-being to go with it.

Suzanne’s experience with domestic violence and childhood trauma left her determined to develop a more positive mindset. By taking full responsibility for her part in negative events throughout her life, she has been able to heal numerous stumbling blocks and is now living her dream life. Suzanne now speaks on manifestation and creating a life you want with intention and goal
setting, and an abundance of transformative Feng Shui tips.

Suzanne works with female solopreneurs who whilst somewhat successful in their businesses, could use a helping hand to have their home support any and every endeavor they wish to attempt.

Free Resources from the Interview:
 1. https://harmonisingenergies.com.au/decluttering/
 2. https://harmonisingenergies.com.au/10-tips-for-abundance/
 3. https://harmonisingenergies.com.au/5-ways-to-set-up-your-workspace/
 4. https://harmonisingenergies.com.au/services/bali-bliss-retreat-finding-you/


Contact Information: 
 1. Email: magic@suzannebutler.com.au 
 2. Personal Facebook: facebook.com/suzanneebutler
 3. Business Facebook: facebook.com/harmonisingenergiesfengshui
 4. Business instagram: instagram.com/harmonising_energies_fengshui
 5. Website: www.harmonisingenergies.com.au

63. Suzanne Butler on the Power of Feng Shui and Manifestation

In Episode 64, Richard Capriola shares updates on the current trends and concerns with addiction among our youth post-pandemic. We discuss the signs of substance abuse as well as the signs of other more difficult-to-detect addictions such as food addiction and process addiction. We delve into the connection between mental health and substance abuse and the role that genetics play in substance abuse. 

Richard Capriola has been a mental health and substance abuse counselor for over two decades. He recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas where he treated adolescents and adults diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. He is the author of The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse.

Resources from the Interview
1. Website: www.helptheaddictedchild.com
2. Facebook: facebook.com/richard.capriola
3. Twitter: twitter.com/CapriolaRichard
4. Instagram: www.instagram.com/instarick1949/
5. Book = The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse available at www.helptheaddictedchild.com

64. Richard Capriola on Post-Pandemic Addiction Trends Among Our Youth

In Episode 65, Bill Cohen returns to the show to discuss current trends in the prevalence of dementia in our society and factors that contribute to developing dementia, including environmental conditions, lifestyle choices, and genetics. With the increase of dementia cases each year and the new national attention on dementia from celebrities who are now being diagnosed, it is time that we have more candid conversations about this disease, how to prevent it, and what to do if we or a loved one could potentially develop dementia. In this episode, we discuss preventative strategies as well as preparation strategies in case a loved one is eventually diagnosed with dementia. Our conversation then navigates through the challenges of caregiving, the need for caregiver support, and the use of elder mediation in complicated situations.

After “retiring” from state employment and entering his “encore career” seven years ago, Bill is a caregiver support group and memory café leader, a podcast guest, a speaker, a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, a trained elder mediator, and a caregiving support consultant. He has completed several caregiving courses through the Alzheimer's Association and the Society for Certified Senior Advisors (CSA)®, and earned business degrees from Boston and Portland State Universities.

Bill Cohen’s loving and talented mother, Sheila, lost her home to Hurricane Katrina. Then, she lost her health, ability to create beautiful art, and, ultimately, her life due to Alzheimer's. For almost 10 years, Bill was her primary caregiver and advocate, not just her son. He turned his personal loss into his passion for supporting other caregivers. Bill is a native New Englander and has lived in the Portland, Oregon area for almost 40 years with his wife and supporter, Lori.

Resources from This Interview: 
 1. Online Resources: https://linktr.ee/CohenSupport
 2. LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/williamscohen
@cohencaregivingsupport
 3. Website: https://cohencaregivingsupport.com/

65. Bill Cohen on the Truth about Dementia, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Caregiving

In Episode 66, host Jacqueline Pena gets together with Jacquie Bird once again to talk about the lessons that led her to write her newest book - 28 Daily Thoughts and Mantras for Mindfulness: Keys for Stress Relief and Personal Growth. These lessons include:

1. We have to check in often with ourselves.

2. If you don't fill the well, you won't have anything to give.

3. We need to take time for consistent intentional meditation to check in with ourselves and fill that well.

4. Our time is incredibly valuable, and we have to prioritize our time so that we make the best decisions with our time. 

5. Be kinder to ourselves.

Listen to this episode to learn more about mindfulness and Jacquie's tips for a better life.


More Information about the Guest:

Jacquie Bird, Spiritual Wellness offers products and services that support, guide, and empower the individual. 

Jacquie is the author of the book 28 Daily Thoughts & Mantras 4 Mindfulness—Keys 4 Stress Relief & Personal Growth; the Creator/Practitioner of StressBusters Guided Meditation, and the Owner/Creator of the handmade wellness brand MODAL VISIONS, which is rooted in the energetically dynamic properties of gemstones, crystals and copper. In addition, she offers her SoundSoulVibin’ Meditation Music and Guided Meditation digital albums for the person who wants to meditate but needs guidance in which to do so.

Her entire platform and intent is focused on mindfulness, personal growth, stress and anxiety relief, anger management, depression uplift, self-love and self-care—her tools are guided meditation, aromatherapy, movement, visualization, gemstones and crystals, sound healing, breath, mindfulness articles and her Intuitive Energy. 

Resources from the Interview:

 1. Her Book - 28 Daily Thoughts & Mantras 4 Mindfulness: https://www.jacquiebirdspiritualwellness.com/product/28-daily-thoughts-mantras-4-mindfulness/

 2. Her Guided Meditation Services:  https://www.jacquiebirdspiritualwellness.com/book-stress-busters-guided-meditation/

 3. Her Shop: https://www.jacquiebirdspiritualwellness.com/shop/
Resources from the Interview

66. Jacquie Bird on The Power of Self-Guided Meditation and Some Gems of Advice

In Episode 67, Ana Maria Soto teaches us about advocacy in education and the challenges with access to higher education for immigrant parents and their children. We discuss some of the tools for navigating the education system as well as tools for parenting in the United States, including tools for assisting with the generational and cultural divide. The conversation then transitions to entrepreneurship and how she tailored her passion for advocacy in education into a business that can help families beyond her community. 

Ana Maria Soto is deeply committed to empowering parents and children to pursue their aspirations, particularly in higher education. Renowned for her dynamic presentations, Ana Maria delivers bilingual training sessions in Spanish and English, focusing on social-emotional learning and the path to college success. Currently serving as a director at Miami Dade College, Ana Maria has cultivated an extensive career dedicated to educational advancement.

At New Futuro, she pioneered a comprehensive workshop series, equipping participants with detailed guidance on college preparation, application processes, and financial strategies. Ana Maria's impact extends beyond workshops; she has fostered multicultural programming, provided mentorship, and facilitated opportunities for Latino students at National Louis University and Columbia College Chicago. You can learn more about New Futuro at https://www.facebook.com/EducateLatina/.

Beyond academia, Ana Maria holds executive leadership positions on the boards of Erie Family Health Clinics and Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy in Chicago. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree from the University of the South, a Master's from Universidad Complutense in Madrid, Spain, and an MBA from National-Louis University. Recognized for her leadership, Ana Maria was honored as a National Hispana Leadership Institute Fellow in 2004.

In her leisure time, Ana Maria indulges in her passions for photography, cooking, technology, and social media, reflecting her multifaceted interests and vibrant spirit.

67. Ana Maria Soto on Tools for Education Advocacy

In Episode 68, Dr. Esther Malm teaches us about burnout, from defining it to showing us how to identify signs of burnout. Through our conversation, she provides us with simple strategies to prevent burnout or pull out of a state of burnout. Learn these key strategies and start to create a better balance in your life as we navigate various life events and challenges that easily could push us into a state of burnout.

Dr. Esther Malm is a professor of psychology and a licensed marriage and family therapist. She is passionate about whole and holistic well-being as she serves individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. She believes that we come first before the busy world we live in, and, as such, it is important to learn and practice self-care without expensive tools or a huge time investment. You can reach out to Dr. Malm at horizonhabits@gmail.com.

68. Esther Malm on Identifying and Preventing Burnout

In Episode 69, Francesca teaches us the power of children's stories as teaching tools and coping guidebooks. She shares her experiences in using children's stories to help with teaching, processing situations and emotions, and learning key strategies. We discuss her new project, "The Chocolate Forest," via which she writes personalized children's stories for parents and teachers to use for specific life situations. In addition. Francesca is writing stories that address universal concerns in schools such as bullying

Francesca is a writer and a dreamer! She does not believe that life is only about the things you can get but also about the relationships you build and the memories you hold on to.

Follow Francesca's newest project on Instagram in English (@chocolateforesttales) or Spanish (@bosquedechocolatecuentos).

69. Emma Francesca on the Power of Children's Stories

In Episode 73, Devon teaches us about the language gap in healthcare and the impact that it has on patients and healthcare workers. She discusses several concerns that manifest due to the language gap in healthcare and shares how she helps bridge that gap with healthcare workers.

Devon Bruce is the founder of the English Communication Academy. Since 2020, her groundbreaking Academy has helped many non-native English-speaking doctors communicate effectively with their patients, colleagues, and staff. She recently spoke at the 14th International Healthcare Conference in Dubai, and is the host of "Frustrated to Fluent," which helps non-native speakers thrive in the healthcare field. Her remarkable contributions have earned her two coveted awards on LinkedIn: one being named a Top Voice for Interpersonal Communication and another being named a Top 250+ Rising Star and Upcoming Influencer to Watch.

Her company, English Communication Academy, specializes in assisting non-native English-speaking healthcare professionals in enhancing their communication skills. The Academy offers innovative online courses, practice sessions, and expert-led events to equip doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals with the necessary tools for effective communication with patients, colleagues, and staff. Focusing on real-world English that isn't typically taught in textbooks, the Academy helps its members improve their fluency, confidence, and clarity in healthcare settings.

Resources from the Interview
 1. Website: www.englishcommunicationacademy.com
 2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devonbruce-eca/

73. Devon Bruce on Bridging the Language Gap in Healthcare

In Episode 74, Becky Hurley teaches us how to find the balance between personal freedom and achieving financial freedom. As Becky tells us "You do not have to suffer your way through life. You do not have to solely survive this lifetime. You can authentically thrive in it." Listen to the episode and learn how. 

Farm girl turned multi-million-dollar business mogul, Becky Hurley, is living proof that you can go through hard times and come out the other side. With a feminine flair to her gritty upbringing, she has set out to share a message of inspiration with the world.  

With a passion for dreaming big and bringing dreams to life, she loves to shine the light of hope for those looking to build their future of personal and financial freedom. Having faced years of trauma in her childhood, Becky teaches her audience and community that you can experience hard and traumatic situations and still go on to create a happy, healthy and prosperous life. As the CEO of the Building Dreams Collective, a women's entrepreneur community, she encourages and inspires others to start their own healing journey to reach ultimate levels of success and happiness.

As the co-founder of a general contracting and real estate investing company with her husband Noah, Becky has been known to build subdivisions, commercial and residential rental complexes, and luxury custom homes in Rock County, Dane County and across the state of Wisconsin. With an edge in real estate investing, Becky teaches her community how to make smart power moves and follow their dreams while maintaining wellbeing and fun.

Becky enjoys homesteading, farming, reading books, and chasing her own next dream. Becky resides on her farm in Wisconsin with her husband, Noah, and two children, Tesla and Jace.


Buy her book - Building Dreams: Finding Personal and Financial Freedom Through Healing



74. Becky Hurley on Building Dreams: Finding Personal and Financial Freedom

In Episode 75, Aditi shares her author life with us, sharing how she connects her passions and experiences with multicultural book writing. Learn how about the power of story and how to share your story with others or help others share their stories. In this episode, we also learn about the process of creating your own publishing brand that is aligned with your mission or your why.

Aditi has published 14 books with 4 more in development and works with dozens of authors to help them develop their writing voice and publish their books. 


Resources

1. Raising World Children Website: https://raisingworldchildren.com/
2. Raising World Children Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2081700035435050/


The Sparkling Me Series Books

1. How Our Skin Sparkles: A Growth Mindset Children's Book for Global Citizens About Acceptance - https://amzn.to/3YE7Xzm
2. Sparkles of Joy: A Children's Book that Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion - https://amzn.to/3YIx3MD
3. Small or Tall, We Sparkle After All: A Body Positive Children's Book about Confidence and Kindness - https://amzn.to/3C2gGCI
4. Sparkles of Joy Activity Book: Celebrate Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas and World Cultures with Fun Puzzles, Word Searches, Creative Prompts, Coloring, ... Exercises and more - https://amzn.to/4flFPqh
5. The Sparkles Within: A Festive Children's Book about Finding Your Talents and the Winning Spirit - https://amzn.to/3CaH79e


Other Books by Aditi Wardhan Singh

1. Strong Roots Have No Fear: Empowering Children to Thrive in a Multicultural World with Intuitive Parenting - https://amzn.to/3lttrJM
2. Ka Kyaa Kare : What Does Ka Do? - A Hindi Alphabet Book with Transliteration and English Translation to Help Develop Conversational Skills  - https://amzn.to/48sZG4D
3. Through Our Eyes: A Multicultural Early Chapter Book of Exciting Short Stories Celebrating Heritage and Tradition - https://amzn.to/3NImqUP
4. Muhaavare Aur Hum: Idioms and Us – Learn Hindi and English Idioms to Improve Daily Conversational Skills and Vocabulary - https://amzn.to/4e9wdxU
5. Sanya's New Starts: An Easy to Read, Diverse Chapter Book about Belonging (Sanya's World 1) - https://amzn.to/4ebSewg
6. Our Diwali: Humaari Diwali - A Bilingual Hindi English Story Celebrating the Meaning and Diversity of Deepavali (Taran & Sejal's Inclusive Celebrations Book 1) - https://amzn.to/3Ahw3H2

75. Aditi Wardhan Singh on Multicultural Book Writing

In Episode 76 Jamie walks us through various research-based parenting strategies that could help parents, caregivers, and even educators. Learn about her experiences as a parent and how she took her education and work with coaches into her own hands later becoming a parenting coach herself. 

Jamie was born in Alaska and grew up in the Pacific Northwest where she still resides. She was raised as an only child but has 7 siblings on her father's side. Jamie grew up in an emotionally volatile home and when she became a parent herself, she noticed she was starting to repeat some of the same patterns she experienced as a child in her parenting techniques. She decided to break that pattern and sought out coaching as a way to learn new techniques. She never expected the transformation she experienced, leading her to become a certified coach. Coaching parents to improve themselves and their relationship with their children has become her life's passion. 

Today Jamie is a certified parenting coach who helps parents find their confidence to be empowered, aware, and more informed. She will help you eliminate power struggles, yelling, and common coercive tactics to gain compliance (threats, bribes, etc.) and help you increase connection and cooperation with your child.

Her coaching approach is a mix of compassion and understanding, the latest in evidence-based research in brain science and attachment, and a little humor. Jamie believes that loving our children is the easiest, most natural thing in the world, but parenting our children can sometimes be challenging and doesn't come as naturally to everyone. She wants every parent to get the support, guidance, and advice they need and deserve to experience more joy in their parenting journey.



Resources from the Interview
1. Website: https://www.therepairentcoach.com
2. Free C.A.L.M. Guide: https://www.therepairentcoach.com/_files/ugd/2698fc_daf24f90f8a44678a29622ecc4194def.pdf
3. Email: therepairentcoach@gmail.com
4. Instagram: @therepairentcoach
5. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089485493556https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089485493556
6. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/36236851689657612



76. Jamie Buzzelle on Research-Based Parenting Strategies

In Episode 77 Su Sarvis, a licensed real estate professional for over 15 years and the president of Realty Associates in Texas, discusses her career transition from teaching to real estate and the unique challenges and opportunities in the industry. She highlights the flexibility and profitability of real estate, especially for women, and emphasizes the importance of structured team management and effective leadership n the field. Su shares insights on building successful real estate teams, the significance of income-producing activities (IPAs), and the value of knowledge-based and social events for team engagement. She also announces her new coaching business, a podcast called "She Leads Real Estate," and an upcoming book titled "Women Who Lead."

Su Sarvis is a dynamic real estate leader, coach, and industry innovator based in Houston, Texas. As the President of Realty Associates, overseeing six offices and 1,200 agents, Su’s journey from teacher and principal to a top real estate executive exemplifies her tenacity and passion for empowering others. With expertise in training, coaching, and launching successful programs, she has authored team courses for TREC and is co-authoring "Women Who Lead", due out at the end of 2024. Known for her strategic vision and ability to inspire high-achieving women, Su continues to redefine real estate leadership through mentorship, education, and a commitment to elevating the next generation of female leaders.

The She Leads Real Estate Podcast is where we shine a spotlight on the incredible women making waves in real estate leadership. This podcast is all about celebrating the achievements, challenges, and insights of women who are driving the industry forward—from team leaders and brokerage owners to managers and trailblazing individual entrepreneurs. Each episode features candid conversations with inspiring women leaders who share their journeys, strategies, and advice for thriving in a competitive market with host, Su Sarvis.

Resources from the Interview
1. Website: SuSarviscoaching.com
2. Social Media: @sheleadsrealestate

*Su shares some free resources for us on her website. Check it out today.


77. Susana Sarvis on Finding Success in Real Estate

In Episode 78, Leslie Urbas, a certified nutritionist and health coach, discusses her approach to empowering individuals to find food freedom and reconnect with their bodies' innate messaging system by uncovering the "digestion code." With a strong focus on creating inclusive and supportive environments, Leslie shares her insights into how people can live in alignment by letting go of the guilt and shame often associated with eating habits and dieting.

Leslie Urbas is a Registered Dietitian and personal trainer with 15+ years of experience.  As a recovering selfless overachiever herself she uncovered Digestion Codes and now has helped herself and 100s of women to truly step into Wholly Embracing Herself and having it all through her company, Fabulous Whole Health.  

At Fabulous Whole Health, uncover how to truly have the life, the health, the body, and everything you always wanted without shame guilt or sacrifice.  Discover your Digestion Code and make life easy. 

RESOURCES FROM THE INTERVIEW
1. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeslieUrbas/about
2. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieUrbas 
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieurbas/ 
4. Website: https://www.leslieurbas.com 
5. Book: https://courses.leslieurbas.com/pl/2148447878
6. Freebie: https://courses.leslieurbas.com/pl/2148422984
7. Masterclass: https://courses.leslieurbas.com/pl/2148380564
8. Free call to learn more about your code 
https://calendly.com/fitfabfamnutrition/possiblitiesblueprintsession
9. Paid for call to uncover your Digestion Code One to one call
https://courses.leslieurbas.com/offers/2V2hGQgD




78. Leslie Urbas on Uncovering the "Digestion Code"

In Episode 79, Dhananjay Talwar, MA (Cantab), Co-Founder and Director of Threshold Education, shares his expert strategies for language learning. With over six years of experience as a professional tutor, Dhananjay offers practical advice on mastering languages and shares what we have to gain by learning new languages. A graduate of the University of Cambridge, Dhananjay is a polyglot who speaks multiple languages, including French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and more.

Dhananjay is a full-time private tutor, specializing in tutoring French, particularly at GCSE level. He has successfully helped hundreds of students achieve their target French GCSE grade as a private tutor, since he graduated with an MA in French and Italian from the University of Cambridge.

His specialty is helping others to learn foreign languages by enjoying the process, as he is so passionate about languages himself. He has learnt over 20 foreign languages to various levels, of which he is fluent in at least 10!

He loves using his passion for languages and thorough knowledge of exam technique to get his students to their own personal goals. He also founded Threshold Education in 2020, a tutoring agency with over 150 top tutors covering a variety of subjects and levels.


RESOURCES FROM THE INTERVIEW
1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dhananjay.talwar/
2. Instagram: @deej3005, @the_languagetutor
3. Free French GCSE Revision Guide - Key Phrases and Revision Checklist: http://bit.ly/3RiQVCW
4. Free Facebook Group with Tips, Resources and Masterclasses for any Student or Parent of French GCSE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1913671839130542


79. Dhananjay Talwar on Strategies for Language Learning from a Polygot

In Episode 81, Lydia Carey teaches us about ocean health and ocean conservationism as well as the interconnectedness of ocean health with human health and the environment. Lydia encourages listeners to take small, impactful actions, such as reducing single-use plastics and picking up litter, to contribute to ocean conservation. The conversation also touches on the therapeutic benefits of the ocean, known as the "Blue Mind" theory.

In this episode, Lydia discusses her informative and engaging podcast, "Ocean Stories," which aims to connect people who love the ocean with those working to protect it. The podcast, now nearly a year old, features conversations with marine biologists, conservationists, and others to educate listeners about ocean issues. Key topics include microplastics, sustainable travel, and the importance of coral reefs. 

INFORMATION ABOUT LYDIA CAREY
Lydia Carey is a storyteller at heart with a deep love for the environment. As a freelance writer and digital marketer, she helps brands and organizations share their missions and connect with others online. Lydia believes that every story has the power to inspire action, and she’s passionate about making environmental conversations relatable, accessible, & engaging. She hosts the Ocean Stories podcast, where she dives into the world of marine science and conservation, bringing together ocean lovers and experts to share incredible tales from our blue planet. Based in sunny San Diego, she’s always looking for new ways to advocate for a healthier planet while connecting with fellow ocean enthusiasts along the way!

INFORMATION ABOUT CLIMATE STORIES
How has the ocean changed your life? At Ocean Stories podcast we believe that storytelling has the power to unite us in a movement to protect our blue planet. The more we engage in heartfelt conversations about the beauty of our oceans and the threats they face, the more we can ignite a movement to protect them. We’re here to bring you the inspiring stories of people doing incredible things in, on, and around our oceans. From surfers and scientists to entrepreneurs and diving experts, join us in learning a thing or two about the beautiful world around us... and maybe get inspired in the process. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT LYDIA AND OCEAN STORIES
1. Personal Instagram: @lydiacarey4
2. Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiacarey33/
3. Podcast Instagram: @oceanstories_podcast

 
EPISODE OUTLINE
Introduction to Ocean Stories Podcast 0:08
Connecting Different Ocean Lovers 2:16
Key Ocean Stories and Topics 4:34
Microplastics and Human Health Connection 7:23
Coral Reefs and Ocean Acidification 8:47
Impact of Climate Change on Coral Reefs 14:10
Overcoming Ocean-Related Phobias 16:37
Practical Steps for Ocean Conservation 21:32
The Blue Mind Theory (Positive Health Impacts of Being Near Water) 28:00
Final Thoughts and Call to Action 32:07

81. Lydia Carey on Ocean Stories

In Episode 80, Kerry Barrett teaches us the importance of branding and storytelling in our marketing strategies as well as the importance of having a personal brand. She highlights the value of personal branding and employee-generated content, noting that personal profiles often receive more engagement than business profiles. She stresses the significance of storytelling in marketing, as it creates a deeper connection and longer-lasting impact than data alone. She emphasizes the importance of LinkedIn for marketing, particularly video content, which has garnered her 3.5 million impressions. Barrett also advises leveraging earned media and creating media kits for effective PR campaigns. 

Kerry Barrett is an Emmy award-winning journalist turned PR coach and on-camera communication expert. With years of experience on New York City’s biggest stages as a news anchor, Kerry now empowers business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs to master the spotlight and amplify their credibility through earned media. She teaches her clients how to confidently pitch and excel in media appearances without relying on expensive PR agencies. 


RESOURCES FROM THE INTERVIEW
1. Website: https://www.kerrybarrett.com
2. Free Resources: https://www.kerrybarrett.com/resources


INTERVIEW OUTLINE
Introduction and Background of Kerry Barrett 0:09
Marketing for Solopreneurs and Emerging Entrepreneurs 2:26
The Role of Video in Marketing 3:28
Leveraging Personal Profiles for Business Growth 7:21
Marketing for Authors and Earned Media 8:50
The Importance of Storytelling in Marketing 16:38
Building a Marketing Strategy for Larger Businesses 19:05
Overcoming Self-Promotion Challenges 32:11
The Role of Media Kits and Press Kits 32:28
Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks 32:43


80. Kerry Barrett on Marketing Through Strategic Branding and Storytelling

In Episode 82, Dr. Steve Rios invites us into the vibrant world of The Oly and Opi Series and shares how children’s literature can inspire deeper conversations with kids. The Oly and Opi Series is a collection of children’s books that celebrate representation and encourage critical thinking. These books are designed to adapt to young readers’ development—whether it’s through interactive storytelling or sparking thought-provoking discussions as they grow.

Dr. Steve J. Rios is nationally known for his work promoting academic success for children and youth in foster care and those experiencing housing insecurity. He began to write children’s books to help young people understand they can succeed in life, no matter what challenges they face.

Steve believes storytelling is a powerful tool for connection, providing moments for families to bond while exploring important themes like parental absence and identity. Through his writing, he reminds us that kids are capable of understanding far more than we often give them credit for.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone who loves children’s literature, this episode will leave you inspired to embrace meaningful conversations with the young ones in your life.


RESOURCES FROM THE INTERVIEW
 1. Website: DeepSeaMedia.org
 2. Free Book Samples: DeepSeaMedia.org/books
 3. Instagram: @Olyandopi
 4. Book Links: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Steve-J.-Rios-Ed.D./author/B09MF92QFT?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

82. Steve Rios on Books with Purpose: Empowering Foster Youth with Oly and Opi

Ed Escalante shares his experiences as a college student and professional in music business and the culinary arts.  He teaches us to follow our passions, work with our mentors, and take the right college courses that align with current our professional journey and lead to a degree.  

Ed Escalante's Latest Album
Drednaught by Dredboy = https://music.apple.com/us/album/drednaught-ep/1518514969?uo=4&app=music&at=1001lry3&ct=dashboard 
https://open.spotify.com/album/2YBVTeMjHWDOd2RqzkotEj  

Higher Education Resources
1.. Miami Dade College = https://www.mdc.edu
2. Miami Dade College's Music Business Program = https://www.mdc.edu/musicbusinessperformance/
3. Miami Dade College's Culinary Program = https://www.mdc.edu/culinary/

Print Resources/Recommendations
1.. Zen and the Art of Mixing: REV 2 = https://amzn.to/31Ur6jV (Learn about mixing/mastering music and a bit about the music industry)
2. The Streaming Machine: The System to Grow Your Music Business with Spotify = https://amzn.to/3f9VZoh
3. Thrive and Survive in the Music Business: Learn how to book your band, book a tour and get your royalties = https://amzn.to/2YYR8k5
4. How to Use Spotify Playlists to Launch Your Career in Music = https://amzn.to/2YWJfeY

Music and Podcasting Resources/Recommendations
1. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools = https://amzn.to/31H0yT1 (Used by people who stream or make videos as well as for music)
2. Pop Filter Mask Shield = https://amzn.to/2C0smXM

Release Date:  June 22, 2020

1. Ed Escalante on Following Your Passion in College

Aditi Wardhan Singh teaches us how to use our cultural experience as a source of empowerment as we navigate today's world. In our conversation, we talk about how our cultural experiences empower us, not letting people force us into "boxes," being mindful of how we are influenced and how we influence others, and learning through books and conversations.

Resources
1. Raising World Children Website: https://raisingworldchildren.com/
2. Raising World Children Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2081700035435050/

Books by Aditi Wardhan Singh
1. Strong Roots Have No Fear: Empowering Children to Thrive in a Multicultural World with Intuitive Parenting: https://amzn.to/3lttrJM
2. How Our Skin Sparkles: A Growth Mindset Children's Book for Global Citizens About Acceptance: https://amzn.to/2Gfdzut

16. Aditi Wardhan Singh on Using Your Cultural Experience for Empowerment

Dr. Vicky Goodin teaches us about living a strengths-based life and using these tools in our professional and personal lives. Learn about the Clifton's Strengths concept and how the assessment information can be used in different settings from home life and relationships to your work life and team settings. You'll never see the world the same again once you view it from a strengths-based mindset!

Resources from the Interview
 1. Vicky's Website: https://www.thestrengthsdoc.com/
 2. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthsdoc/?ref=br_rs
 3. Instagram: @thestrengthsdoc
 4. Clifton Strengths Assessment: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx

20. Vicky Goodin on Living a Strengths-Based Life

Kawan Glover shares his remarkable story of triumph in this interview focused on overcoming adversity and finding the light at the end of the tunnel. Learn how he overcame three brain surgeries, a stroke, opioid addiction, suicide ideation, depression, and anxiety. Hear his steps for finding your own light at the end of the tunnel to become a better person and empower others to do the same.

Resources from the Interview
1. Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life's Purpose - https://amzn.to/3lSIZFU
2. Kawan's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OvercomeAdversityWithKawan

26. Kawan Glover on Overcoming Adversity and Finding Light at the End of the Tunnel

Sarah Casper teaches us about comprehensive consent and provides us with (a) a framework, (b) practical skills, and (c) activities to practice this framework while teaching others about comprehensive consent.

Resources from the Interview
1. Comprehensive Consent website: https://comprehensiveconsent.com
2. Instagram Handle: @comprehensiveconsent
3. Comprehensive Consent Checklist: https://comprehensiveconsent.com/contact/
4.Additional Comprehensive Consent Resources: https://comprehensiveconsent.com/resources/

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