Best Mentor Shelly Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 54: NYC Real Estate Broker, Author & SCI Peer Mentor - Jeffery Lorenzo Williams 32:27

3M ago32:27

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Meet Jeffrey Lorenzo Williams, a New York City real estate broker from Harlem who's been injured since he was a teenager in the early 1980s from an accidental shooting. His injury however was simply a catalyst for an amazing life that he shared with us in this uplifting episode. After getting a degree in Criminal Justice, he went on to become a rea…

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Episode 53: Paul LaCorte - Single Dad & Lead Singer of Honkydonky & Heartbreaker 37:49

6M ago37:49

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Paralyzed for nearly 20 years, Paul LaCorte, a 38 year old paraplegic originally from California now living in Montana, shares his journey since his injury at 18 years old. From pivoting employment goals from auto mechanics to mass communications to teaching himself how to play the guitar post-injury as a form of therapy, Paul is living his life on…

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What is Loud Quitting, Anyway? 29:12

9M ago29:12

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We will discuss what "loud quitting" means and how it can affect you as a career driven individual.1. Is it a job market trend that career driven individuals should gravitate to?2. Does it have positive or negative repercussions?3. What can we learn from "loud quitting" in our career path?Article #1: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/im-loud-…

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Company Ended Remote Work Even to Sacrifice Their Productivity...Why? 15:45

9M ago15:45

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Article/Video Reference:Questions to Ask 1. What made the executive board decide suddenly to end the work from home (WFH) in their organization?2. Do you think they ended WFH because they fear not having control over their employees?3. Why would an employer risk their higher productivity to bring everyone back to the office?4. Do you think they too…

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Do We Need to Earn More to Live Comfortably? 1:46:32

9M ago1:46:32

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Article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/here-s-the-hourly-income-you-need-to-afford-rent-around-the-u-s-and-it-s-not-looking-good/ar-AA1ig5eS?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=c452520d187544d68a02770dfeaa3b73&ei=21#personaleconomy #earnings #livingwage #paygrade #salary #salaries #jobs #jobmarket Questions to ask:1. Depending on what stat…

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Is Tesla a Progressive Employer? 33:10

9M ago33:10

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We will discuss the current news articles being written about Tesla and the treatment of their employees in 2023. 1. What can we learn from what is being written? 2. Would you consider them a progressive employer based on the information presented? 3. What can career professionals like ourselves need to do to alleviate issues with employers that ar…

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Episode 52: ShelbyLynn Quintana's Transverse Myelitis Journey 28:04

9M ago28:04

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In episode #52, we spoke with the newly paralyzed ShelbyLynn Quintana, injured from transverse myelitis last year. She shares her experience of being undiagnosed for months until a cause of paralysis was found thanks to sharing her story on Tiktok. Also a published poet, ShelbyLynn sheds light on a cause of paralysis that not enough people are awar…

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Episode 51: Paralyzed Metal Artist & Rally Racer Chris Hrabik to Start Adaptive Driving School 36:09

11M ago36:09

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In episode 51, we spoke with Chris Hrabik, based in a small town in Missouri, who was paralyzed nearly 20 years ago in a car accident at the age of 18. An incomplete quadriplegic, he went on to become a talented metal artist and fabricator as well as a rally racer after his injury. And he has a new project - starting his very own adaptive driving s…

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Episode 50: The Healing Power of Gratitude with Author Shelly Kerschner 38:18

1y ago38:18

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In this episode, we're joined by Shelly Kerschner, a longtime paraplegic who penned the book, "Standing Tall & the Healing Power of Gratitude," after her injury. She shares the importance of gratitude in her life, as well as her other passions, adaptive kayaking and adaptive yoga, and shares her plan to become an adaptive yoga teacher. — Follow She…

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Episode 49: Slingshot Golf for Quadriplegics Makes Debut at Adaptive Open 24:38

1y ago24:38

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In episode 49, we speak with founder of SPINALpedia and creator of Slingshot Golf, Josh Basile, a C4-5 quadriplegic who grew up loving the game of golf. Since standard adaptive golf wasn't a possibility for Josh due to arm mobility limitations, he created Slingshot Golf as a way for anyone to be able to golf no matter their mobility level. In May 2…

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Episode 48: Katie Rodriguez Banister & Rejoining the Theater World 30 Years After Her Spinal Cord Injury 30:23

1+ y ago30:23

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A former high school theater kid and aerobics instructor paralyzed in 1990, Katie Rodriguez Banister has been living life as a C5-6 quadriplegic for over 33 years. Post-injury, she found a passion for speaking and writing about SCI issues like managing/finding caregivers, and during Covid she decided to turn her autobiography into a play with the h…

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Life After Paralysis Episode 47: Gabe Trujillo: Becoming a NBC 12 News Digital Executive Producer 32:29

1+ y ago32:29

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In episode 47, we share a conversation with Gabe Trujillo, a longtime digital producer at 12 News, NBC-affiliate in Phoenix. Gabe became paralyzed at the age of 14 by a rare form of polio, induced by an extreme asthma attack. After finally getting a diagnosis years after his injury, Gabe settled into his new life as a quadriplegic (with arm movemen…

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Season 2 Episode 143: Make Lemonade Out of Lemons. Layoffs Are Not All Bad 10:03

1+ y ago10:03

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Being laid off is never an easy experience. It can be difficult to stay positive, especially when you’re struggling to find a new job or facing unexpected financial hardship. But don’t forget that there is a way to turn these lemons into lemonade; layoffs can give you valuable insights into your career and help you make better decisions moving forw…

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Life After Paralysis Episode 46: Amy Wang-Hiller, Violinist on Wheels 32:15

1+ y ago32:15

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In episode 46, we chatted with musical phenom Amy Wang-Hiller, the only professional violinist in the US who uses a wheelchair full-time. She is new to using a wheelchair due to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a condition that affects the collagen in the body and can cause spinal cord injuries. Originally from Shanghai, China, Wang-Hiller moved to the US t…

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Season 2 - Episode 142: 2023 Job Market Trends - Part 12 18:56

1+ y ago18:56

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There are several job market trends that will change the scope of work as we know it. Some of them will eradicate jobs, others will create new opportunities. Only you can determine where you will land with this job market trends. In this episode, we will discuss the 1st of 3 job trends, Technological Automations. Check out the reference article bel…

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Life After Paralysis Episode 45: Casey Moore of the Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

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A quadriplegic, husband, father and community health worker, Casey Moore from Medford, Oregon shares his story. Paralyzed in 2000 in a diving accident, he was unsure of what life held for him, but he did his best to focus on the positive and pushed ahead, going on to marry the love of his life, having a son without the need of IVF and then finding …

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Season 2 - Episode 141: What is Quiet Firing? Ways to Figure it All Out... 59:56

1+ y ago59:56

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In the last few weeks, we have been hearing the term "quiet quitting". Apparently, employers want to retaliate with "quiet firing"....but what is quiet firing? We will discuss what quiet firing is...what it is not...and how it can affect you in the workplace and your career. Reference for quiet firing: 1. https://www.theroot.com/aw-damn-now-we-have…

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Season 2 - Episode 139: Canopy's CEO Grossly Misrepresenting Overemployment 1:52:28

1+ y ago1:52:28

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If you can do the job, why should it matter where you do it from? Employees who are overemployed may be more efficient and productive than those who work one traditional job and one remote job, but to many employers, this arrangement is still seen as a red flag. Here's why working two remote jobs is so frightening to employers, and what you can do …

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Season 2 - Episode #140: When Treating Employees Bad...Goes Left! 29:38

1+ y ago29:38

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Story on Reddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaliciousCompliance/comments/xs1yo0/if_you_find_that_job_take_it_goodbye_okay_i_will/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=2&utm_content=share_button Questions 1. What can we learn from this story? 2. Was the employer or the employee in the wrong? 3. The HR perspective o…

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Season 2 - Episode #138: Our Reaction to Dr. Phil Show's Position on Quiet Quitting 1:10:20

1+ y ago1:10:20

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There's been a lot of talk about quiet quitting and employers reaction and misunderstanding of the term has been nothing short of a complete disaster. We are reacting to the clips from "The Dr. Phil Show" talking about both positions on quiet quitting from CEOs, employment attorneys and representatives from the anti-work movement. Joining in our di…

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Life After Paralysis Disability Employment Series 2022 - Candis Welch, DEI Practioner, Disability Advocate & Speaker 28:07

2y ago28:07

28:07

In our second disability employment success story for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022, meet Candis Welch. A lifelong resident of Los Angeles, California with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, she began her career as an Executive Assistant with Issa Rae Productions after graduating with a degree in Journalism. She then pivoted to the publ…

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Life After Paralysis Disability Employment Series 2022 - Brandon Winfield 22:53

2y ago22:53

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this year we will be highlighting a variety of disability employment success stories. Brandon Winfield, founder of the accessibility review app iAccessLife, is first up in our series. Paralyzed at the age of 14 in a motocross accident, he went on to become a self taught QA analyst and an…

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Season 2 - Episode #137: Amazon Employment Practices - A Closer Look from HR Perspective 48:28

2y ago48:28

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We discussed in a YouTube/Facebook livestream two recent reports of employees having issues with using the restrooms to employees passing away. What's going on Amazon? Are your employees not allowed to use the bathroom? What happened why four employees in the space of a few weeks passed away from your warehouse facilities? Article/Issue #1 Link: ht…

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Life After Paralysis Episode 44: Wheelchair Zumba Instructor Tennille Houston 32:59

2y ago32:59

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Is Zumba a good workout for wheelchair-users? In this episode, we speak with wheelchair Zumba instructor Tennille Houston from Idaho who fills us in on why Zumba is a great workout for those who can't walk. Also married with two teenagers, she became a wheelchair-user over 14 years ago due to pregnancy complications and went on to become a Zumba ce…

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Episode 43: Self-Improvement Hour with Tim Taylor 32:11

2y ago32:11

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Tim Taylor, a C5 quadriplegic from Pennsylvania, has experienced a lot since his injury nearly 20 years ago, and he has a lot to share in this episode. We talk with him about his car accident that resulted in the death of two individuals, how he made it through the depression that followed afterwards and how he ultimately found his calling since he…

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Episode 42: Quadriplegic Camper Jason Thurston Spreads the Word on John Dillon Park, a Fully Inclusive Campground 44:02

2y ago44:02

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We're excited to have Jason Thurston, a C5-6 quadriplegic, back on the show. A wheelchair camping expert who camped alone 4 times last year, he's now the Outreach Coordinator for International Paper John Dillon Park, a free and fully inclusive campground located in New York state in the Adirondack mountains. Injured in 2004 in a diving accident, th…

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Episode 136: Change Your Career Series 8:26

2y ago8:26

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Your career is in your hands.... Looking for resume services, interview coaching and career strategy consultations? Go to https://mentorshelly.com/consultations If you are looking for help in the overall job market, interview tips and more, purchase my new book at https://mentorshelly.com/book Have an interview coming up and need a little help? Che…

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Episode 41: Bianca Faith Johnson - Lawyer, Professor, Preacher & Ms. Wheelchair NY 2022 26:27

2y ago26:27

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If you're looking for a dose of motivation, this is the podcast episode for you. Injured 5 years ago in a motorcycle accident, Bianca Faith Johnson went on to receive her law degree and is now an assistant college professor as well as an assistant preacher at her church, St. Albans. To top it off, she's also the newly crowned Ms. Wheelchair New Yor…

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Episode 40: Wage Disparities & The Great Caregiver Shortage 47:09

2+ y ago47:09

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If you get paid more to pour a cup of coffee at McDonald's than be a caregiver, the system is surely unjust. Kevin Orr, a complete C4-5 quadriplegic from Mississippi and former police officer injured in 2009, has experienced a severe absence of caregivers since the pandemic began (with his mother becoming his full-time caregiver as a result). Tiffi…

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Episode 39: Cooking from a Wheelchair 33:15

2+ y ago33:15

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In the first episode of 2022, we chat with Natalie Cinman, a passionate home cook and wheelchair-user from Montreal, Quebec. She may not be paralyzed, but she has dozens of amazing tips to share on cooking in a wheelchair. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, she lives in her forever home with her dream accessible kitchen, along with her husband and …

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Life After Paralysis Episode 38: Peter Yeo's Mobility-Enhancing Surgeries 25:18

2+ y ago25:18

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Peter Yeo, a C4 incomplete quadriplegic from British Columbia, Canada, shares the two surgeries that helped him regain movement after his spinal cord injury, including a groundbreaking therapy to treat spasms after maxxing the daily maximum of Baclofen. He was also the first to receive this treatment. And although he still has limited upper-body mo…

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Life After Paralysis Episode 37: Newly Injured Melissa Childers Shines a Light on Spinal Strokes 22:21

3y ago22:21

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Not being able to move just one of her legs is how Melissa Childers, an avid marathon runner and mountain climber, woke up one January morning in 2021. By the day was up, she would be no longer able to move her legs. Diagnosed with a spinal stroke (which can happen to anyone at any time), Melissa has had to figure out life after paralysis this year…

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Episode: 135: Has this pandemic ruined your Career? 3:22

3y ago3:22

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If you have been adversely affected by the pandemic, it's understandable. So many industries experience downsizing and some complete eradication. If you are still having issues finding a new or revised career path, check out my free resource at https://mentorshelly.com/dcg. This career resource will help you get started on your career path.If you a…

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Life After Paralysis Episode 36: Wheelchair Weight Loss, Finding Love and More with Beth Beckley 25:31

3y ago25:31

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Beth Beckley is not your average married lady living life in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs with her spoiled fur babies (although her dogs are insanely cute). Injured 13 years ago when she was 21, Beth, now a T4 paraplegic, has an appreciative perspective on life. She shares her injury story, how recently lost 40 pounds and how she's forging ahead wi…

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Life After Paralysis Episode 35: Former MMA Fighter Ulysses Martin 30:44

3y ago30:44

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In Episode 35, we are joined by Ulysses Martin, a 45 year old C3-5 quadriplegic, father and quadriplegic from Florida. A former amateur MMA fighter, minor league football player and actor, Martin was injured in 2018 when he was hit by a SUV while on his motorcycle. He is now striving to walk again and is determined to return to physical therapy to …

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Episode 34: Adaptive Surfer Ernie Johnson 27:29

3y ago27:29

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In Episode 34, Ernie Johnson, paralyzed as a C4-5 incomplete quadriplegic while playing high school football over 24 years ago, shares his life in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, including his passion for adaptive surfing. Surfing on his belly, he has won a number of adaptive surfing events. From being a wheelchair bodybuilder to a high school basket…

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Episode 33: 40 Years Paralyzed - Ron Trozzi and His Green Thumb Life in Arizona 31:41

3y ago31:41

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In Episode 33, Ron Trozzi, a C5-6 quadriplegic injured over 43 years ago at 20 years old as an officer in the Coast Guard, shares his spinal cord injury story. A Long Island native, he decided to hightail it to Tucson, Arizona 2 years after his injury so he would no longer be known as the 'wheelchair guy' in the neighborhood where he grew up. He al…

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Could You Pivot and Professionally Start Over? with Wendy Bruton 59:13

3+ y ago59:13

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Dr. Wendy Bruton, host of "I Used to be a Therapist" podcast has lived a few lives. She joins me to talk about how and why she decided to pivot out of her chosen profession as a licensed psychologist after a year-long battle through a professional trauma. Hear how she works to help women now, how this former university professor and researcher adop…

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Episode 32: Leah B. Rose - Quadriplegic Empowerment Coach from Vancouver 32:35

3+ y ago32:35

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In Episode 32, Tiffiny chats with the very cool Leah B. Rose from Vancouver, British Columbia. After her injury, Leah, a C5-6 complete quadriplegic, discovered a love of empowerment coaching for youth and mothers. She felt the need to help others because of what she learned after her injury (and she also became the owner of two Sphynx/hairless cats…

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Episode 134: StoryTime Career Series – Episode 2: Toxic Work Environment 16:52

3+ y ago16:52

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This is second of the StoryTime Series on my podcast and YouTube channel sharing stories of all of our experiences in the world of careers, jobs, contract work, independent consulting and business interactions. In the second episode, I share one of my experiences while working in a toxic environment. The names, dates and other information were kept…

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Grief, Loss, and Surviving with Shelly Buck and Kathy Curtis 43:50

3+ y ago43:50

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We all know we will lose people we love during our lifetime, but there is a special kind of pain when you lose a child. Shelly Buck's son, Ryder, got diagnosed with cancer when he was 22. He recovered quickly from that, only to be killed in a roadside accident some months later. Shelly talks about surviving the unthinkable loss of a child, while st…

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Episode 133: StoryTime Series: Communication & Professionalism 19:25

3+ y ago19:25

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This story time we are going to cover stories from my own professional experience or other people's experience. The purpose of story time is to observe listen and learn from those experiences to become a better professional. The names and timelines are changed to protect the privacy for all parties involved. Want to share your experience? Go to men…

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Episode 133: Successful Careers [No Degree Required] Part 1 9:49

3+ y ago9:49

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Your career and economic life's direction is up to you, not your circumstance or parents. This episode covers ways you can enter the career fields of plumbers & electricians. Take your career in your hands...Grab the NEW book 📖 here: https://mentorshelly.com/bookBook your Career Strategy or Interview Coaching Consultations here: https://mentorshell…

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Get Your Business Spinning with DJ Amani Roberts 40:17

3+ y ago40:17

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How can one night in the DJ booth can get your business spinning in the right direction? That's some of what my conversation with Amani Roberts, AKA DJ AmRo of the Amani Experience, focuses on. Amani takes his knowledge of marketing, hospitality and the DJ business and creates ideas around how to help your business get off the ground. In this episo…

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Episode 31: Scott Fedor & 5 Absolute Life Truths He's Learned Since Breaking His Neck 38:12

3+ y ago38:12

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In our interview with Scott W. Fedor, a C3 quadriplegic from Ohio, he shares the 5 most important life truths he's learned since breaking his neck in a diving accident 12 years ago. A non-sugar coater, Scott speaks from the soul, sharing awesome tips on how to deal with some of life's biggest blows. For more on Scott, including where to purchase hi…

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Helping Millennials Transform their Careers - Ben Preston 56:15

3+ y ago56:15

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Benjamin Preston has a passion for helping young professionals figure out what is getting in their way from going after the career they want. He has had some great professional experiences along his journey, including winning and entrepreneurship award as recognition for beins successful at launching several businesses, as well as joining the leade…

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Episode 30: Balancing Optimism vs Reality with Author and Quadriplegic Ryan S. Atkins 27:47

3+ y ago27:47

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In our first episode of 2021, we speak with Ryan S. Atkins, a C3-4 quadriplegic from Cincinnati, Ohio (and Bengals fan) who was paralyzed in a car accident in 2009. He has mastered the art of focusing on the here and now and how to balance the reality of being paralyzed and staying positive even he never walks again. Ryan has also published a book …

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2021 Career ReVamp Introduction 2:26

3+ y ago2:26

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Happy New Year to all if you in 2021. Awesome career centered content coming! The newly published book will launched later on this month. Have general questions, go to https://mentorshelly.com/contact to leave a voice-mail and I'll respond to you within 24 hours. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentor-shelly/suppor…

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The Best of Coaching Through Chaos 31:27

3+ y ago31:27

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Let's face it, 2020 has been like the toxic, chaotic boyfriend who won't go away. I wish I had the definitive answer for how to get him out of all of our lives, but I don't. What I do have, however, is a collection of podcast episodes I've been creating over the last 5 years to help you learn ways to conquer the chaos in your life. So, since chaoti…

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Not Created Equal - Muslim Immigrant US Army Ret. Lt. Col. Mona Johnson 53:06

3+ y ago53:06

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Her early life was filled with cultural traumas - escaping Egypt and then immigrating to the US after living in exile in Saudi Arabia with her family. Mona Johnson, grew up a fighter for equality, but the fighter in her was also fought with at home - she survived a marriage filled with domestic violence. Somehow, she kept fighting and as a single p…

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