The RFC Group, with President & CEO Deondra Parks

So why save your own seeds? Just buy them right? Well... that's an option and if you purchase seeds from local, small family owned businesses you're keeping your dollars within your community or at least your state.

But for me, I'm interested in being self-sufficient and not relying on seed companies, local or not to feed me and my family. It's very important for me to know what I'm getting and where it's been.

Saving my seeds also saves me money and depending on the size of ones garden, this can be a substantial amount.

Today lets look at a quick and easy how-to on saving Heirloom seeds without the fermentation process.

*The reason that some people teach and stress the fermentation process is because some believe there's a better chance of killing any and all bacteria that may be in the produce.

NOTE: I've been using the following method that I'm about to show you for over 10 years and I have never once had problems with disease or poor germination.

Join Jean as she chats with Nada Ali Musleh about dealing with grief after sudden or any type of loss. Nada will share her personal story and how it impacted her to create this thriving business helping others through grief.

She also offers group coaching for in several different areas!

Watch this episode at my YouTube Channel!

About Nada...
Nada is an Arab America mom of 2 incredible children, wife, former educator, and stay at home mom.
 
Nada is a former elementary educator and stay at home mom turned Wellness and Resilience Coach after her father passed away suddenly two years ago. He was the light filled with wisdom for her family and community. Every persons go to guy!! It was her duty to continue his legacy to motivate others as they push through knowing there is always a way as light awaits at the end of the outcomes they set up.

She took her tragedy of loss and grief experience to help others cope with vulnerable traumas.

Nada says, "There is life of a new normal after a sudden loss. We are capable of change while planting that seed to create the new reality of success".

To connect with Nada...
DM Nada the word FREE COACHING or email me info@AAC-COACHING.com to receive a complimentary 45-minute session to create limitless opportunities you desire while intentionally planting the seeds of change to bloom into your new reality.
Instagram https://instagram.com/aac_hlc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  

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Have you gone through a recent divorce or break up, & are having a difficult time moving on? Well, you are not alone.

Join Jean & Paula as they share their personal journeys through divorce, overcoming them, and how they've taken those potential stumbling blocks in life and have grown.

You can be all that you want to be, you may just need a bit of help getting there, and Paula can for sure be that help. With her sensitive and understanding nature, she will help guide you down a path to find happiness & fulfillment in your life... after divorce or a breakup.

Watch this episode at my YouTube Channel!

Paula published her book, "What are you Waiting For? Today's the Best Day to Start Living!
What Are You Waiting For? was written to activate your mind, body, self-talk, and resilience. This, Paula Lesso's first book, tells stories about a personal and professional journey to a period of awakening. She shares pain, difficulty, and a time of creativity and understanding how personal resilience makes the difference between extreme success and extreme failure. And throughout, the book offers life lessons to encourage change.

About Paula...

No matter what, divorce stinks! Knowing how to assess the need for or navigate divorce gracefully is not something we inherently understand. 

Seemingly overnight what has been comfortable can become unbearable.  Where is the passion?  Where is the communication? What happened? Where did it go? When did it go? 

Paula was “comfortable” in her marriage for many years, and then it all changed in a blink of an eye. She took her situation and embarked upon a personal journey to find new comfort and started living her best life.  She now encourages other women to do the same. 

Whether it is a Go or No-Go scenario, in the throws of a divorce, or post divorce, Paula helps women find harmony, movement, and joy each and everyday. 

Paula leads an active lifestyle that includes Running CrossFit, Triathlons, Ballroom dancing, watching Sports (or playing them), and oddly enough she is a Foodie!

Here's how to connect with Paula:
Website https://paulalesso.com/?fbclid=IwAR13CE0IYYm2-Of_PLXIZkvpc2DqTUDLCexoUTVUhswH5RimZOIugTLkJpM
Email her at paula@paulalesso.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-lesso-70a7a887/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paula.lesso

Join Jean as she talks to Deondra Parks, President & CEO for The RFC Group.

Deondra has quite a story to tell! Listen as she shares her journey from being an abused, homeless, single mother to championing her own company to help others.
Deondra tells her story with passion, as she inspires all listening on how you too can create stepping stones out of stumbling blocks!

To watch this episode, visit me at my YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/PYwKM_3_Lkc

You can purchase Deondra's book, "When The Lights Came On" on Amazon.

To see more about Deondra Parks and The RFC Group:
https://www.therfcgrp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheRFCGroupLLCH3StaffingService
https://www.instagram.com/h3_rfcstaffing/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deondra-parks-9141b4211/
https://twitter.com/rfcstaffing

“The RFC Group is a recruitment center whose core focus is to ensure talent is placed into long-term positions. Amidst placement, we endeavor to minimize any barriers or blockades the candidates may be experiencing, put a plan of action in place and help present before our clients a better version of the talent. We recognize through past personal experience; individuals cannot give 100 percent of themselves if they are operating on 90 percent hardship.”

-Deondra Parks, President & CEO of The RFC Group LLC

Are you a female owned business? Are you a woman who is wondering how to start a business? Do you have a product or service that you just don't know how to take from a concept to reality?

Well if you answered yes to any of these questions, then you don't want to miss today's episode, or any of the others during the month of August!

The Great Lakes WBC is an incredible organization! Their team of experts will help guide you down the incredible entrepreneurial journey into success. With the many certifications they offer, as well as help connect you with, you will build brand awareness and credibility.

Watch this episode at my YouTube Channel!

About the Great Lakes Women's Business Council
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council (Great Lakes WBC) is a nonprofit champion for women and minority business owners. We provide access to capital, corporate procurement opportunities, certification for women-owned business enterprises, and small business educational support. We represent more than 1,400 Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certified women’s business enterprises generating approximately $8.6 billion in annual revenue and employing 48,000 U.S. workers as well as 90+ corporate partners in a diverse range of industry sectors. We provided $8 million in loans to small business owners who created 1,800 jobs. Through the Michigan Women’s Marketplace and in-person sessions, we have trained more than 15,000 business owners and entrepreneurs.

About Veronica...
Veronica Johnson is the Director of Certification for the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council.  She came to the organization in 2007 and began as a Certification Assistant.  Since then, Great Lakes WBC has seen an increase of over 800 certified women owned businesses.  There are currently 1,450 certified women business enterprises representing $ 12.3 billion in annual revenue and 48,500 U.S. workers.
Veronica is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the certification process, program growth and staff, along with managing certification review committee meetings and representing Great Lakes WBC in the community. 

To connect with Great Lakes WBC check them out here~
https://www.greatlakeswbc.org/
https://www.facebook.com/GreatLakesWomensBusinessCouncil
https://www.instagram.com/greatlakeswbc/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatlakeswbc/

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses."

To learn more about how the SBA can HELP YOU, click these links!
https://www.sba.gov
https://www.facebook.com/SBAgov
https://www.instagram.com/sbagov/ | https://www.youtube.com/user/sba
https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-small-business-administration/

To learn more about SBA's Resource Partners & Programs, check out these links:

To learn more about the WOSB please use the following link below.
WOSB  Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract program (sba.gov)             

Resource Partners list websites and Directors of the POC’s names in case you many want to contact them to speak to them.

Abron Andrews State Director VetBizCentral for Michigan, Ohio, Indiana
Email: abron@vetbizcentral.org

SBDC
Michigan Celebrates Small Business | Celebrating Entrepreneurs Michigan Celebrates Small Business
JD Collins State Director of Michigan SBDC
Email: colljaso@gvsu.edu

Home page | SCORE
Doug Knapman Director SCORE
Email: doug.knapman@scorevolunteer.org

Women’s Business Center Cornerstone Alliance - Home (cstonealliance.org)
Kristen Patzer Director Cornerstone Alliance (WBC)
Email: kpatzer@cstonealliance.org

Women’s Business Center Home - Grow (growbusiness.org)
Milinda Ysasi CEO: Grand Rapids Opportunity for Women GROW (WBC)
Email: mysasi@growbusiness.org

Great Lakes Women’s Business Council
Homepage - Great Lakes Womens Business Council (WBC) (greatlakeswbc.org)
Shawntay Dixon Director of Business Education
Email: Shawntay Dixon sdixon@greatlakeswbc.o

If you’ve been following me on any of my social media platforms, then you would have seen some recent posts on my outdoor backyard wedding reception. As you also know, I love to party-plan and create beautiful outdoor spaces.

Planning our backyard wedding reception took time and effort.  If you are thinking about planning your own outdoor wedding reception, you definitely want to check out my tips & tricks on how to organize and plan the perfect event!

An outdoor backyard wedding is a romantic and intimate way to celebrate your special day. Not only does it provide a beautiful natural setting, but it also allows you to customize the décor to your liking. The lush greenery, warm natural lighting, and fresh air create a unique ambiance that can't be replicated indoors. Additionally, outdoor weddings tend to be more cost-effective than traditional indoor weddings, as they often require fewer decorations and can accommodate larger guest lists.

Join Jean as she chats it up with Hassen Hamadeh, Owner of Moonlight Photography! Jean talks about her personal experience working with Hassen for both her engagement & professional headshot photos!

Over the next few weeks Jean will be chatting it up with several
professionals in the event planning field, and she's confident you are
going to get a slew of great tips & tricks…and maybe even find the
perfect vendor for your special day!

To watch this episode on my YouTube Channel!

Be sure to check out my BLOG POST to see more details!
 
A bit about Hassen~
Hassen is a multifaceted individual with a passion for
entrepreneurship and photography. As an entrepreneur, Hassen is
driven by his passion for creating something new and innovative and
has a keen sense of business insight. As a skilled photographer,
Hassen has an eye for capturing breathtaking moments and turning
them into stunning works of art. In addition to his professional pursuits,
Hassen is also a dedicated family person. He prioritizes spending time
with his loved ones and cherishes the moments they share together.

To connect with Hassen check him out here:
Instagram: @moonlight.photog
Facebook: @moonlightphotographymi
Email: moonlightphotographymi@gmail.com
Website: moonlightphotographymi.com
Phone: 313-334-7790

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Happy Day,

Jean

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Join Jean as she chats it up with Christa Graham, Owner of Christa Graham Wedding's and Events.

As many of you know, Jean was in event management for over 20 years, so this is a super fun conversation. Christa shares her unique style of creating one-of-a-kind weddings and events for her clients. If you are looking for a planner who thinks out of the box, and isn't going to create another cookie cutter wedding or event, than Christa is your gal!

To watch this episode jump on over to my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/w5mydLauJ94

About Christa...

Christa Graham is a wedding planner in the Detroit area who specializes in planning weddings for unconventional couples. Every couple should have the most important parts of themselves and their relationship infused throughout their wedding. We work with clients who are non-traditional and a little eccentric. They are Detroit natives, dog lovers, tattoo wearers, gamers, queer folks, tarot card readers, plus-size individuals, or self-proclaimed nerds. Or, all of the above. We understand how hard it is to find wedding professionals who know how to meet the needs of clients like these.

To connect with Christa check her out at:
hello@christagraham.com
https://christagraham.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ChristaGrahamEvents/
https://www.instagram.com/christagraham_events/

Be sure to follow me at my Facebook Events page where you can see all my upcoming Podcasts. Be sure to register for the ones you’d like to attend so you don’t miss a beat!

Keep posted for the next in the series as we look a concept I learned during a class I took. You’re going to love it.

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Jean

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Today Jean will discuss the topic of Succession Planting and how the benefits of it!

Throughout the winter months I long for the warm days when I can get back into the dirt and smell the scent of plants growing. Yes, they do have a scent and all gardeners know it. It’s like the smell of the first lawn cutting, or the way the air smells after a heavy rain.. It is simply a romantic aroma!

Have you ever wondered how some of your gardening friends always have fresh produce when your garden seems to have given up the ghost? Or how farmers market vendors have fresh lettuce all season, and your’s turns bitter and bolts?

What you may not know is their secret… and that’s what I’m going to share with you all of you today! It’s called succession planting, and it’s super easy to incorporate into your gardening plan.

I certainly hope you are encouraged to garden. Even if you start with only two or three of these things, that’s a great start! 

Be sure to check out my Blog Post for more info on Succession Planting & a 3 Season Garden Plan!

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You can get some really great tips in Elliot Coleman’s, Four Season Harvest!  Great book!
**Information adapted from Organic Gardening Magazine, “Keep It Coming” By Barbara Damrosch. Feb/Mar 2010, pg.s 42-47

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Until next time friends, eat fresh, shop local, & have a happy day,
Jean

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