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If you took a 180 degree turn on the way you look at work, what could you uncover? Join the team at Workforce180 as we flip the switch on how we think about, interact with, and develop our nation’s workforce. Whether you want to shape the careers of others, or enhance your own, this podcast will put your perspective in motion.
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Catholic mom, Catholic women, and ALL friends seeking God- WELCOME! This is a podcast designed to provide my fellow sisters in Christ with encouragement and support for the beautiful and difficult journey of living out our vocations. Truth is that motherhood, marriage, and living out our feminine genius are incredibly hard endeavors. Yet, through the perseverance of pursuing all that is good, true, and beautiful we are tenderly being transformed into vessels of God's love, one tiny dish, mee ...
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Mind Vox

Claire Jacobs

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MindVox is a podcast all about the human mind, with the aim to educate, support and empower. A fully inclusive space that explores mental health, neurodivergence, self-care and wellbeing without judgement. Guests openly discuss their personal journeys with trauma, grief, mental health, neurodivergence and more. Hosted by Claire Jacobs, writer of SingleParentPessimist.co.uk *Warning* We cover topics that can be of a sensitive or triggering nature, and always highlight these on each episode's ...
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“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit, apart from me you can do nothing" John 15:5 This week speaker, author, and my dear friend, Carrie Daunt, and I dive into the first section in Father Jacque Philippe's book "In the School of the Holy Spirit" for our summer book series. It was a treasure…
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“And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.” Luke 23:26. This week I explore the reality of watching another struggle under the weight of their cross. Perhaps, we are called to be "Simon" in the lives of those we love. Could Simon of Cyrene have…
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"On his great work in each one of us...we each individually are a part of his mighty works!!!" -"Psalm 145:3&4. This week I am joined by psychologist, speaker, and author of "The Mindful Catholic", Dr. Greg Bottaro to discuss living in the presence of God. Dr. Greg Bottaro is a Catholic psychologist, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute and creat…
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" For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope" Jeremiah 29:11 This week I discuss the risk that comes with heavy expectations. When our children don't live up to our expectations or we ourselves are not yet the people we desire to be, we become vulnerable to the dangerous s…
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In this episode of Follow the Leader, we welcome special guest Dr. Cira Burke, Director of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program at the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services. Dr. Burke discusses her work helping families in need gain access to services, job training, education, and more to achieve self-sufficiency. S…
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"You can't worship two gods at once. Loving one god, you'll end up hating the other. Adoration of one feeds contempt for the other. You can't worship God and Money both.” Matthew 6:24. This week I explore the reality that we often cling to many things in this world, other than the only one worthy of clinging to, Jesus himself. What things have beco…
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"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice." —Proverbs 27:9. All too often, our fears and shame keep us from living authentically. Instead, we exhaustingly fight to put on an Instagram-worthy performance for the world to see. This week my dear friend Johnna Sullivan joins me to …
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"Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."~ Matthew 18:3. St. Aloysious said, "It is better to be a child of God, than King of the whole world." Jesus took it even further when he said "little" children. Do we allow ourselves to be little? All too often, we put up walls of over…
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"No greater joy can I have than this, to hear that my children follow the truth." 3 John 1:4. This week I am so delighted to have my first-born child, my little monkey, Madelyn Rose on the podcast with me. We chat about many things related to mother and daughter relationships and discuss the amazing retreat we recently went on together. We traveled…
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"You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13. This week I talk about the need to be seen. Do we believe that God sees us, sees our heart aches, our sorrows, our joys, and our desires? Do we live that out for our children? Being physically with our children is not the same thing as "seeing" them. …
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"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" 1 John 3:1 This week I discuss the healing power of letting ourselves be loved. We often focus so much on our inadequacies, our shortcomings, or ways in which we fail to live up to the calling of our vocation, that we forget how deeply and passionately …
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"Do all things without grumbling or questioning …” (Phil 2:14). How often do we serve our children, our spouses, our friends, with a hidden (or not-so-hidden) grumbling inside? Do we complain as we go about our tasks of the day, or do we surrender the present moment to the will of God? This my friends is a place I continuously come back to in praye…
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“It is not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man" ~ Matthew 15:11. This week I discuss the dangerous word “should”. We often throw around words without taking the time to reflect on the impact of their implications. This is an invitation to join me as I move to strip both my vocabulary and my he…
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" Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10). Okay my lovely friends, it is time to clean house! No, I do not mean the laundry room, and the stuffed closet, I mean the home of your heart! This week I dive into the need to let the Lord come clean all the hidden, wounded, dirty, and hurting places of our hearts!…
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"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future." Proverbs 31:25. This week I am joined by my lovely sister, Julia, to discuss fear and motherhood. We mommas frequently enter into our motherhood with many broken and wounded places - places that can often be the breeding ground for fear. Then all too often this f…
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"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said" (Matthew 28:6). Happy Easter my lovely friends! I am so delighted to be back after a nice rest where I refocused my heart on doing less and being more. This week we discuss the profound gift of the resurrection. If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated i…
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Tune in for a conversation with Carrie Folken, Executive Director of BEST, Inc., as Carrie discusses her career journey in workforce and the changes that she has seen over the past several decades. Carrie also reveals current workforce challenges and opportunities, and reveals what workforce professionals should keep in mind to meet the workforce n…
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"Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” ~Mark 6:31. This week, I dive into the idea that we are often guilty of becoming human DOings rather than human BEings. As we enter into the Lenten Season, this is an invi…
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This Follow the Leader Episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Michael Morris, Senior Advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute. Michael discusses the evolution of disability inclusive-employment and how the pandemic impacted employment for people with disabilities. He also shares detail…
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"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." ~ Matthew 25:35-40. This…
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"Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart" Proverbs 3:3-4. This week, I discuss the power of pouring our hearts out to Jesus ON PAPER. If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! I always love to connect : suzanne @l…
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“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8. This week we wrap up our series on being FOR our children! We’ve discussed being for them in action and in word, b…
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In this Follow the Leader episode, you'll meet Dr. Val Harris, Associate Dean of Adult Education at Lewis and Clark Community College. Val discusses the college's history and her journey into adult education. The episode highlights the diverse backgrounds of adult education students, the value of all types of education and careers, and the pathways…
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"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Proverbs 16:24 This week we continue discussing the importance of being FOR our children. We know in the depths of our momma hearts that we are, but the big question is - do they know it? Today we explore the power of words, both the negative implications and the beautifu…
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“Anyone who is not for me is against me; and whoever does not gather with me scatters." Luke 11:23 This week I kick off a mini-series about being "FOR" our children. We all deeply love and adore our children, and most of us would jump in front of a moving train for them. Yet, our actions, words, and hearts don't always line up with the depth of lov…
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"Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: Here I am.” (Isaiah 58:9) This week I explore in depth my newest word of the year, "Hineni", which is Hebrew for "Here I am". When God calls us, will we hide like Adam and Eve, or will we respond like Abraham and Moses with a swift and servant-like response of “H…
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"She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn" - Luke 2: 7. This week we wrap up our miniseries on accompanying Mary through the Advent season by reflecting upon her silent surrender. This new and yet docile mother allowed God to lead the way as she gave birth in a stable and laid her n…
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"My soul proclaims the greatness in God my Savior. For he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant" This week we continue on our journey of accompanying Mary this Advent as she takes humble action in bringing Christ to others. The Visitation Painting https://www.etsy.com/listing/801673557/the-visitation?click_key=4a63ca2ec941b42f8427d1…
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This week we kick off a short Advent series on accompanying Mary from the Annunciation to the Nativity. We start our series by reflecting on the beauty of Mary’s obedience- “Be it done unto me” If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! I always love to connect : suzanne @lattea…
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"Be Still and Know that I am God" - Psalms 46:10 This week I am so delighted to sit down with wife, mother, and author, Christine Hanus to discuss her book “Everyday Heroism: 28 Daily Reflections on the Little Way of Motherhood.” What if all the tiny little things you do all day, actually aren’t so tiny at all? What if each dish, each diaper, and e…
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Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this Follow the Leader episode. Rebecca reveals her unique educational background and what motivates her. She also discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region.…
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"Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions" - Proverbs 4:25. The enemy loves nothing more than to subtly and sneakily distract our hearts away from God. As we begin to near the holiday season, this is an invitation to take the time to be intentional and slow with our hearts fixed on Christ. If this episode blessed you, I would…
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"My grace is sufficient for you" ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9. This week I sit down with the wonderful Colleen Carroll Campbell to discuss her book, "The Heart of Perfection: How the Saints Taught Me to Trade My Dream of Perfect for God's". From one recovering perfectionist to another, this conversation delighted my heart. It wasn’t merely their intense lo…
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Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment for LWIA 23, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Jamie discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for businesses.
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"Abide in me, as I also abide in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you abide in me." John 15:4 All the pruning and trimming in the world could not save a branch that is disconnected from the tree. So too, we must remember that abiding in Christ is the only way that the work Christ…
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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit,while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. “ (John 15:2). This week we start a two part series on what it means to grow with the TRUE VINE. God desires to transform our hearts and souls into vessels th…
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Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for a conversation about workforce challenges and opportunities in her region, and what she most looks forward to in 2023. Pam reveals what makes Central Florida such a unique place to work and live.…
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“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 This week I am joined by the lovely Sarah Molitor to discuss her new book "Well Said* choosing words that speak life, give grace, and strengthen your faith and fami…
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"It is better to be a child of God than King of the whole world!" ~ St. Aloysius Gonzaga As I've find myself slowly entering into a new season of motherhood, I have been reflecting on what it means to launch our children into the world. From the earliest years of loving our little people, the world tells us that we must train them to become healthy…
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