Welcome to GSD Diaries (formerly Business Unveiled), where we share stories of transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. Join us as we travel the world, sharing insights from other cultures, highlighting wellness, and what it means to navigate the ups and downs in life and business. We'll uncover the truths behind living a fulfilling and impactful life. In this podcast, we highlight impactful leaders who have navigated change, wellness resorts and companies that prioritize heal ...
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Ales Balcar examines the nuts and bolts that hold together team engagement, event design and learning experience, to help you fine tune your performance as a leader. "People will forget what you did or said, yet they will remember how you made them feel." I am sure you have heard that one before. But how come some leaders seem to have the magic power to make us feel so much better than others? And how can you become one of them? How do you create memorable experience with lasting impact for ...
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Embracing Change: Because There Is No Other Choice!
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If you're navigating a challenge such as cancer, take a walk and be inspired by Andrew's incredible journey and how he found resilience and joy amidst the turmoil. In this compelling episode of GSD Diaries, Andrew opens up about receiving a shocking truth about his cancer diagnosis and treatment. When he only thought a quick trip to the hospital th…
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Insights on Managing Chronic Illnesses {Entire Episode}
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In this episode of GSD Diaries, Angela Proffitt sits down with Adam Loeffler to share their personal journeys of overcoming life's obstacles and pursuing their true purpose. They dive into the significance of leaning on the right people and building meaningful relationships for personal growth and resilience. Adam and Angela also discuss the critic…
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Going From Overwhelmed to Purposeful and Happy
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Join Angela Proffitt and Deborah Vahle as they delve into the heart of balancing life and career in the demanding hospitality industry. This episode is filled with powerful insights on finding gratitude, shifting mindsets, and prioritizing relationships. Angela and Deborah share their personal stories of overcoming struggles, emphasizing the import…
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Welcome to GSD Diaries: Exploring Wellness, Resilience, and Purpose
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Join Angela Proffitt as she introduces our exciting new podcast series focused on personal wellness, transformation, and resilience, especially within the hospitality industry. In this episode, Angela shares the journey behind the podcast's evolution from Business Unveiled to GSD Diaries, the impact of wellness on success, and the importance of pri…
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How to extend your healthspan with Paul Zak
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What if there was a scientific formula that would make you and your team more engaged today and happier and healthier tomorrow? Neuroeconomist Paul Zack dedicated his career to finding it and putting it to practical use. In this episode he is sharing his insights and tips to boost not just your employee engagement and team effectiveness. Find me an…
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How to tame an overwhelming task list with Leo Babauta
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You have too much to do. New demands on your time multiply faster than your ability to cross them off. It is easy to feel overwhelmed at times. My guest Leo Babauta - author of Zen Habits, coach and father of six - is sharing his recipes to deal not only with task overload, but also with fear and other unpleasant feelings related to the sense of ov…
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How to design an engaging event when you are on a budget
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You have an event to organize: Workshop, conference, town hall... You need to make it impactful, engaging and memorable. And you have almost no money to spend and little time to prepare. Not a great start, but nowhere near hopeless. In this episode I am sharing event design tricks to maximize value per dollar and deliver a top notch user experience…
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How not to suck at recruiting with Bill Brown
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Recruitment experience is the very beginning of an employee experience. And it sucks way more often than we'd like to admit, often for no good reason. Bill Brown, author of the book "Don't Suck at Recruiting" explains the pitfalls of modern recruiting AND the ways you can overcome them as a talent acquisition professional. Because recruiting isn't …
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How to use LEGO to navigate business challenges
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LEGO is not just the best toy ever, but also a powerful tool for collective problem solving and decision making. LEGO Serious Play methodology allows introverts to have as strong voice as extroverts and it utilizes visual and tactile thinking, allowing for much faster ideation. I know what I am talking about, since I happen to be a certified LSP fa…
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Virtual meetings are a different sport than face-to-face ones. "Meeting fatigue" becomes more serious issue, while ghosting, invisible multitasking and connection drops are challenges exclusive to virtual meetings. In this episode I am offering actionable tips to manage meeting participant (1) expectations, (2) participation and (3) attention to ma…
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How to develop employee engagement into brand advocacy with Michael Lowenstein
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People can do a much better job when they are engaged. But engagement itself does not guarantee customer value. Michal Lowenstein PhD. explains how to grow employee commitment into customer advocacy and brand advocacy, sharing best examples you can apply in your company. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next ep…
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How to present like a pro when English is not your mother tongue with Janice Haywood
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Non-native English speakers face extra challenges when presenting in English. I know it well, since I am one of them. Public speaking coach Janice Haywood specializes on non-natives English speakers. In this episode we talk about effective strategies to improve your skills. You will learn to adopt constructive mindset, accept reality and work with …
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How to engineer your leadership skills with Khurram Shahzad
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Hard skills and soft skills don't mix. Being a tech. wizard SME with IQ of 142 is not going to help one bit, when it comes to leading a team or engaging people.... At least that is how most of us tend to look at it. I am discussing this topic with Khurram Shahzad, country manager of RKB Bearing Industries, brilliant engineer, people leader and soft…
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How to measure the ROI of your meetings and events
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Meetings are an investment. It takes time and money to hold one. Yet for some reason we do not treat them as investments. Instead we schedule them routinely all over our day, because "that is how we do business". But does it actually make sense to run (so many) meetings? I am going to break down 3 key questions you should be asking before you plan …
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How to fuel your team without depleting yourself with Monica Borrell
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Do you sometimes feel that no matter how much you support team, it seems like its never enough? What used to be exciting is now overwhelming? Then this episode is for you. Executive coach Monica Borrell dealt with those challenges as an entrepreneur. Now she helps leaders to find their bearings and move towards a balanced life. Find me and more of …
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How to show up with confidence and be heard - with Carmen Roman
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Confidence is considered critical for success of any leader. But what is it actually and how can you get more of it? Is it about talent? Skill? Practice? Hypnosis? (no kidding). To find out, I am talking to Carmen Roman - a certified coach, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist - to provide some quick tips and also deeper insights that will make you …
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How to focus your team on the right thing with Cliff Hazell
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Does everything seem urgent? Can’t seem to get anything meaningful done? “Busyness” without real results is an epidemic. First symptoms are drop of your team’s productivity and engagement. Quitting (quiet or loud) of your best people soon follow. To address this issue, I have invited Cliff Hazell, who helps leaders and teams to get unstuck when the…
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Why do we fail to engage 5/5: Banishing play from work
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Bringing play into work boosts productivity, team cohesion and job satisfaction. Not just of the "creative professions" but across the board. Playing does not have to mean fooling around. There is much more to it AND you can leverage its power to boost your business. In this episode I talk about why some leaders are afraid of play at work, how play…
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Why do we fail to engage 4/5: Missing practice opportunities
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Another reason leaders fail to be engaging is not exploiting all the opportunities to practice. I am specifically recommending to initiate casual interactions with strangers and engage in "small talk". This allows you to practice in low stakes environment with short feedback loops - something rare in business environment where stakes are high and f…
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Why do we fail to engage 3/5: False dilemma of short term v. long term engagement
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So you are leading a team that is disengaged. You have to do something and it better be quick. But you are also wondering if short-term wins can truly drive long-term change. I find this short term / long term dilemma to be largely false (unless all you do is bribing your team with ice cream sandwiches :) In this episode I am covering 5 small chang…
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Do you ever find yourself trying to fit into other people’s boxes? Instead of focusing on what makes you happy and lights you up, you are focused on how to make other people happy. That may be clients, family, friends… it seems like you always come last. Well I’m here to tell you from experience, when you live like you are the energizer bunny, even…
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The Price tag of authentic leadership: with leadership coach Andy Hite
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As a leader you KNOW you SHOULD show up authentically. But you also KNOW that authenticity at work comes with significant risks. So how can you reap the benefits of authentic leadership despite the fear you may be feeling? To answer this burning question, I am bringing on stage an accomplished leadership coach Andy Hite who will help us unpack why …
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How Accountability and Experience Drive Transformative Change
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I was honored to be interviewed by The Decision by EO Nashville podcast. If you have been a long term listener of Business Unveiled, you have heard me mention EO just a few times!! The Entrepreneur Organization is one of the best investments I have ever made as a business owner. The Decision by EO Nashville podcast was started by the EO Nashville c…
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Why do we fail to engage 2/5: Not showing up authentically
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In this episode I continue exploring the key reasons why we fail to engage teams and audiences in general - the no. 2 on my list is "not showing up authentically". I will cover three major fears I have noticed leaders have when it comes to showing up for their teams during large scale meetings and events, I will review how people tend to react to s…
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Have you ever had a nightmare where you wake up in cold sweats in a panic totally disoriented? I’ll never EVER forget the first morning I didn’t show up for work…the night before I went to a Jessica Simpson concert. And let’s just say there were too many pitchers of margaritas ordered. Sooooo, you won’t be shocked when I tell you I forgot to set my…
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Why do we fail to engage 1/5: Treating people as means rather than ends
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We all know engagement matters EVERYWHERE. Not just at work. And as human beings we know when we are engaged. We can feel it. Most of us also genuinely care about engaging others... and failing most of the time. In this episode I unpack the no. 1 reason why we fail to engage others and offer 3 distinct ways to do better. Find me and more of my cont…
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How to Use Your Story as a Tool for Business Growth
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What is your personal story? Have you thought about how it has shaped who you are as a business person? If not, it may be time to start uncovering it and how you can use your story as a tool for growth for your business. I am so excited to share today’s guest, Kay Cote, who I met at PodFest in Orlando of 2023. Kay is a podcaster and loves to dance,…
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Are you ready to take the plunge into entrepreneurship? Are you looking for the signs to get started? Starting a business is an exciting journey that comes with its own set of challenges, but you have to remember that nothing is impossible! I met today’s podcast guest recently at a 2 day workshop in Chelsea, Michigan at The Collins Off Main. Brenna…
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How To Know When It's Time To Change Careers
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We’ve all probably gone through a time when we feel like we want to change careers. The challenge is, how do you know if it's really time for a change? Change can be intimidating, and making a career switch can be daunting. However, if what you are doing isn't fulfilling your needs or providing value in your life, that just might be your sign that …
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Have you ever met someone who you immediately just click with? Well, that’s exactly how it went when today’s guest, Amy Collins, and I met at Wedding MBA in November 2022. Amy is the owner of Collins Off Main, a beautiful and unique venue in Chelsea, Michigan which is a city in the greater Detroit area. Since meeting we’ve planned and hosted a 2 da…
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As busy business owners and entrepreneurs we are running constantly. Am I right? We have our eye on the prize but sometimes our focus can be a little foggy. There are certain steps to the process when it comes to success, so are you focusing on the right things at the right time? A common myth we hear from business owners is that “word of mouth is …
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How Focus and Clarity Helps Your Business Grow
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Time moves fast and so do milestones. When was the last time you celebrated a milestone in your business? It’s so important to take note and take TIME to celebrate the journey. If you’ve been a listener for some time you may remember a very special guest, my brother, Robert Young, Owner of Covert Results. This year Covert Results celebrates 5 years…
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How valuable is your time? Many may say that their time is priceless, but have you broken down the real numbers to determine your ROT (Return on Time)? Time blocking is a process that has saved my business time and time again. It keeps me and my team organized and productive. Setting aside intentional time to Get Shit Done has fueled me in my life …
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How Timing is Everything When it Comes to Business
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Timing is everything. We all have a plan right? The way we think things are going to go. Whether it’s personal or professional, we all have a journey we are on and a path we have planned to take. But life is unpredictable and many times our path takes turns that we do not expect. How we respond to the unexpected is what determines our success in re…
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What is your bigger purpose? Have you really thought about it? I’ve noticed throughout my travels and experiences, that many times people tell me I’m their “first”. The first person who made them feel special and included. Yes, I put pressure on people to step out of their comfort zones, but that’s where growth happens! When you get uncomfortable y…
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Do you remember your first time? Haha… I know what you’re thinking… that’s not what I mean. I’m talking about the first time you did something new! And what you learned from your experience. I recently traveled to the Atlanta Market to shop for a client and it brought back all the memories of the first time I went and let me tell you, I had no clue…
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How to Turn Your Passion into a Real Business
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Have you noticed how every day is full of surprises? Even though I live by my calendar, there is always something unexpected and new that happens! The universe brings us together in amazing ways. We’ve been focusing on lifelines lately (if you’ve listened to the past few episodes) and if you are a business owner, your brand story is a huge part of …
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What is Your Return on Time? Defining the 4 Phases to GSD
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If you’ve been a listener over the years you may have heard me mention the 4 Ps. These are the Phases of GSD, the pieces that every business needs to achieve success! This episode highlights a keynote that I delivered last year in Turkey that sums up the GSD phase of Processes and organizing your business into what I like to call “Time Pots”. Using…
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How it Went Making Memories with a Family Activity on Lifelines
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This podcast will be a little different…special...Real, Raw, BTS of how the family life line activity went… Yes….I’m:A few drinks inWalking at my Treadmill desk at 1am wearing arm weight And…it’s 1 am; so I Forgot to:put audio mic onturn background Music off, sorry in advance This is why sleep is important OH, a Heads up: If you are not watching th…
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How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Elevate Your Business
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Recently I had the most amazing experience in Egypt, and my friend Ramez Salama, co-founder of High End Journeys, is sitting down with me to talk about all things luxury travel and exclusive luxury experiences. High End Journeys is a boutique luxury travel agency, started by Egyptologists and best friends, Ahmed Aziz and Ramez Salama. Both share a …
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How to Trust the Process and Achieve Your Goals in Your Business
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Today’s guest and I go way back! Curry McDaniel Owner & Lead Designer of Curry & Co Events, LLC is joining us today and I’m so excited to share with you all the details of her journey and how she has trusted and achieved her goals! Sometimes you have to live it to know what it is like, it’s challenging and sometimes impossible to help someone under…
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How To Protect Your Business with the Top Legal Essentials
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Today's guest, Nancy Wood Stabell, is a business attorney with a focus on entrepreneurs and founders who are interested in scaling their business. I'm gonna be honest, before I got into the Entrepreneur Organization, I had no idea what that meant. So if you don't know… you don't know what you don't know. And that's okay! Nancy started her career in…
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Why Having a Solid Business Strategy is More Important Than Ever
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I'm so excited to share today's guest, Bree Carroll. She is a rockstar military spouse, and first and foremost we want to say a huge thank you to anyone that does service for our country. She's an event planner, a community builder, a speaker, she transforms spaces, and most importantly, hearts. Bree has a background in civil engineering, you heard…
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Breathing New Life Into History: Preserving Our Past For Future Generations
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Listen as we dive in to the experience of Chateau Challain! Our guest, Cynthia Nicholson's story is one of family and determination to restore history. The creation and development of Chateau Challain, one of the grandest private homes in the 19th century, was not an easy task, but with hard work and a talented international team of craftsman,Cynth…
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How to use life’s challenges as motivation for success
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Today's guest requires no introduction if you tuned in to our previous podcast episode together, this is part two! As a business owner we are often pushed into being really uncomfortable. It's those uncomfortable situations where growth can happen. Johanna White is an award winning graphic designer and visual branding strategist who designs premium…
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Happy Thanksgiving!! I am SO thankful for YOU! Thank you for being here and for your support. This family activity is a great tool to lead to better communication and understanding of eachothers differences, as well as, helping you to be present and bring you closer together! If you try this with your family take a pic or video, post it and tag me …
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Well That’s a Wrap! And this is not just “a” tool you can use to impact your future. It’s THE tool to use to gain clarity on navigating change and what’s next for you. As we wrap up this lifeline series of Business Unveiled, we want to thank you for joining us (in the Bahamas!) on this journey as we share our experiences, why we think the way we th…
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The Importance of Staying True to Who You are and How You Want to Grow
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Join Angela and Amanda as they travel to the Bahamas and share special behind the scenes stories and experience shares. In this episode we talk about lifelines and what they mean as you grow and gain more life experience! Thank you Rosewood Baha Mar for the beautiful accommodations! Main Topics:- What life lessons teach us and allow us to grow - Al…
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How to Embrace the Steps Along Your Journey
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Join Angela and Amanda as they travel to the Bahamas and share special behind the scenes stories and experience shares. In this episode we talk about lifelines and what they mean as you grow and gain more life experience! Thank you Rosewood Baha Mar for the beautiful accommodations! Main Topics:- What life lessons teach us and allow us to grow- Alw…
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Join Angela and Amanda as they travel to the Bahamas and share special behind the scenes stories and experience shares. In this episode we talk about lifelines and what they mean as you grow and gain more life experience! Thank you Rosewood Baha Mar for the beautiful accommodations! Main Topics:- What life lessons teach us and allow us to grow- Alw…
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