life happens

As the seasons change, so do we...and change we've had!! Join your girls to find out what's new, what's the same...but like always, with the promise of laughter and raw vulnerability! Welcome to season 2!! 

Ever felt like your perfect life went up in flames, leaving you wondering, "How did I get here?"

If you've ever asked yourself this question and are navigating the chaos, then listen to Kemi as she  shares about her family’s journey through life's fiery twists over a period of ten months.

Whether you're a parent, a young adult, pastor, or in ministry this episode is your compass through the flames. 

If you would like to speak to Kemi, kindly send her a DM via her Instagram account @kemisolaak

#hangoutthecafe #lifeinflames #transparency

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In this episode, Mark Ledlow and guest Tim Wenzel dive into the importance of leading with kindness and building authentic connections in the security industry. They share their experiences from a recent conference, GSX, where they witnessed a transformative culture of collaboration, friendship, and trust. They discuss the significance of recognizing our common humanity, forgiving past grievances, and embracing the power of relationships in business. Mark and Tim explore how to create a culture of kindness within organizations and offer practical insights for both personal and professional growth.

Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Building genuine relationships and trust is paramount in the security industry.
• Forgiveness and letting go of grudges can open the door to fruitful connections.
• The power of in-person connections and face-to-face meetings cannot be underestimated.
• Embrace the philosophy of "leading with kindness" by recognizing our common humanity.
• Everyone has aspirations and occasionally falls short—plan for disappointment and be understanding.

QUOTES

• "Trust is earned, and friendship is earned. Then the business comes as a side effect." - Mark Ledlow
• "Recognizing our common humanity is understanding that we all have aspirations and we all occasionally fall short of them." - Tim Wenzel

Get to know more about Tim:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/relevant-perception/
• Website: https://www.owninglifestories.com/

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Where can I find joy amidst my desperation?

In moments of struggle and desperation, we often find ourselves yearning for an escape from the harsh realities that surround us. And so, we turn to the comforting embrace of alcohol, seeking respite from the weight of our troubles. But as the intoxicating haze dissipates, we are faced once again with the unyielding cruelty of our circumstances. 

It’s in these moments that we pose a poignant question to ourselves: Can we find a glimmer of happiness, if only for a fleeting moment?

On this podcast, my guest, Dr. Neff, an Anesthesiologist and Bestselling Author, recounts his journey from being enslaved by alcoholism to breaking free and finding happiness.

Dr Stephan Neff is passionate about demystifying mental health problems and helping the people around him live a life so full of joy that yesterday is jealous of today. Born in
 Germany, Stephan has studied medicine at the prestigious Heidelberg University before
 travelling and working around the globe. Nowadays he has settled down as an anaesthetist in beautiful New Zealand and has become a bestselling author and advocate for mental health and addiction.

He is uniquely qualified in this role. After all, a lifetime of trauma led Stephan to drown his sorrows, only to find that the critters can swim. As an alcoholic in recovery, he has
 experienced addiction and mental health problems first-hand. After successful rehabilitation, Stephan is now an expert in living a life so fantastic, that alcohol has simply no role to play. He shares this passion through his podcast, YouTube channel, and other social media (all titled “My Steps to Sobriety”).

In his book “My steps to Sobriety” he shares the lessons he has learned as a doctor and as a man. And the truth is simple – The past does not equal the future. Every alcoholic can turn his life around, one little decision at a time. This book shows how to do it.

But would it not make sense to start earlier? Stephan believes that it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. His creative partnership with Belinda Managh has led to the beautiful “Esmee the mindful “-series, which addresses core beliefs that are laid down in early childhood. The adventures of Esmee and her friends allow the children to learn about emotions and mindfulness in a playful way and help grownups to put these life lessons into daily practice.

 Website: https://www.mystepstosobriety.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepstosobriety/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepstosobriety/ 

ABOUT YOUR HOST: 

Donnalynn Riley has been coaching business people to become masters of their communication, relationships and success for over a decade. From a career on Broadway to being CEO of a multimillion-dollar corporation, her own journey helped her understand and create strategies for managing emotions and surpassing every goal. Featured in FOX, ABC, NBC, and CBS, Donnalynn is now on a mission to inspire 42 million women to prioritize their joy and emotional well-being so they can show up as the best version of themselves!

Each of these podcast episodes introduces you to new perspectives and new options for how you may find better success in beginning the journey of learning to more laughter and play. Listen, comment, review, participate and share so that you can claim the joy of living boldly.

Download the FREE Guide To Becoming Unbreakable:

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To be human means you will experience stress at points in your life throughout the course of your life.  It is part of the human condition that, if left unmanaged, leaves us gassed.  Whether it’s because of work, family, weather, finances, loss, illness, or even the news and social media, we all experience stress and, it seems like today, we are more stressed out than ever.  Lucky for us, April is Stress Awareness Month.  In this episode, we share some of our own stressors we’re experiencing, discuss the importance of breathing and calming the mind, and emphasize the necessity of finding your own ways to unplug, unwind, and decompress to preserve your mental health and physical well-being.

When we’re going through difficulties and suffering through challenging times, sayings and platitudes, personal development memes seem particularly pithy. 

But within these cliches lie truths that if reflected on can actually help us through the very challenges that elicited the advice in the first place.

Shifting your perspective to “Life happens FOR you” helps you raise your awareness beyond the level of the challenges and limitations you’re facing.  It gets your head out of the immediacy and urgency of the struggle long enough to at least relive yourself of the torment of despair.

You can shift from reflecting on reasons why, which in reality is unanswerable, to reasons for, which is empowering because you get to choose. 

Yes, there are things that happen which are beyond our control.  Having a happens for you mindset empowers you to and helps build your resilience through such times. 

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After taking a long hiatus to GET MARRIED, Bryn and Laura are back in action for the latest episode of the I AM HUMAN The Movement the podcast! These two love birds took a trip out west to the Oregon Coast trekking down to the California Redwoods with their closest friends and family experiencing one of the most magical weeks of their lives. Now they are back to check in after some much needed recharge time off the microphone to share some of their more eventful tales from the past few months. Both Bryn and Laura scored a new job just prior to the wedding while I AM HUMAN started shifting gears in a slightly different  direction than planned. Did the wedding ceremony really get postponed on the morning of and how different can married life truly be after getting back home when you already live together?  You won't want to miss the come back of the season for these wedded wives as they discuss  how "Life Happens".




Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson (Into / Outro)

In today's episode I discuss delays between game sessions.  How do we address unforeseen delays?  What are some options we have to handle inconsistent players?  When should you move on to another schedule?  How do I re energize my players when we get back to gaming?  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Hello listeners! Here's a little-known fact about me (wink)...I love planning!

However, over the past year I've realized something that planners like me, and maybe like you, don't give much thought to...and that is, as a planner, you can plan yourself right out of any actions to achieve that plan.

Today I'm sharing some personal experiences wrestling with this fact, how I stopped planning, and took action to follow my dreams!

Jim Rohn, the outstanding motivator and instructor, always said that in order for things to change, you must change. 

Life isn't easy. Doing the same thing over and over again is the definition of insanity if you expect things to be different by doing the same thing over and over and over. That's not the way it works. In order for things to change, you must change. 

I give you the tools and techniques and motivation to be able to do so!

12-week plan: Establishing the 5 Pillars of Wellness - How you can improve your life in each area.

You can sign up for your initial consult at my Calendly link here: https://calendly.com/toddtalksllc/initialconsult

You can reach me anytime at
email: tandrewsen.monat@gmail.com
Instagram @toddtalks_ig

During an earlier conversation, Bryan used the phrase "Life Happens." Alex was triggered, so he brought it to us to discuss the meaning of the phrase. We discuss what it means to each of us, accepting failure, being responsible for failed goals and Markus' example from adolescence leads to Alex gaining a clearer understanding.

Email: info@blaclifepod.com

It’s a joy to welcome our guest, Faisa Stafford, LUTCF, SHRM-SCP to In The Suite . She’s a leader, a Mom, and a CEO who is passionate about streamlining processes to better serve the industry and Life Happens’ members. Prior to her role as Life Happens CEO and President, she served as the COO and CFO for more than 10 years. 

As the company’s first female CEO, Faisa has seen Life Happens grow from every angle. She’s worked at Life Happens since 2003 back when it was called The LIFE Foundation, a small non-profit fledgling working its way to fly out of the nest with the other birds of prey. Well, they flew the coop big-time! Now Life Happens has Brooke Shields as a spokesperson. 

Faisa Stafford is Chief Executive Officer of Life Happens, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers take personal financial responsibility with life insurance. Faisa balances leadership, direction, and coordination of the Life Happens non-profit while serving the Life Happens board and its stakeholders. 

Faisa dives into what’s it’s like being a woman of color in a male-dominated FinServ industry. “At some point, my work was bigger than what I look like,” she says. If you want to understand more about being a woman in finance and about why this is the best time ever to get life insurance, listen to this episode! 

Join the conversation to hear about:

• A warm welcome to Faisa Stafford (04:30)
• Why life insurance speaks to stability (08:15)
• Working with Brooke Shields as the Life Happens spokesperson (10:25)
• How can we emerge stronger and more resilient after a crisis (15:05)
• Faisa’s advice for determining your life insurance policy (19:25)
• Why financial literacy starts at home (25:45)
• Empowering young adults with the Life Lessons Scholarship Program (29:10)
• Faisa tells us about her LUTCF, SHRM-SCP credentials (36:25)
• The importance of adding new skill sets to your career (42:45)
• Becoming yourself in a male-dominated industry (46:30)
• Working successfully in a virtual environment (54:00)
• Faisa introduces us to her superpower: box breathing! (56:35)

Referenced Materials

• Faisa Stafford - LinkedIn
• Faisa Stafford - Twitter
• Life Happens Website
• Life Happens - Choose an Agent 
• Life Lessons Scholarship Program - Life Happens
• Box Breathing YouTube Video 
• A Conversation with Brooke Shields and Faisa Stafford | Life Insurance Awareness Month

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