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Teachings from Motivational Monday If you already look forward to checking in Monday mornings for my Motivational Monday message, you are going to be excited to tune in on Wednesdays for Wednesday Wisdom, the newest chapter in my mission to encourage positivity and joy in the world. We will expand on the Monday message and be addressing topics like: Being a positive role model every day Doing business with a generous heart Strengthening unbiased listening as a means to understand Making time ...
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"We are here to Motivate, Inspire and support our listeners as they write their life story"We are a proud founding member of the REAL Disrupt Podcast Collaborative. You can check out more awesome Podcasts at RealDisrupt.com.
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Middle Market Thought Leader | Priorities for Growth
Jack Sweeney Speaks to Innovative Leaders From Midsized Firms | Middle Mark
It’s about inspiring middle market CEOs and other c-suite leaders and business owners to take a leadership leap and open a new chapter of growth for their middle-market companies. We know that by learning from the failures, Ah-ha! moments, and successes of others, middle market business leaders can take inspired action.
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🍂 **Embracing the Beauty of Beginnings** 🍁 As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, we're reminded that change isn't just a season on the calendar, but a continuous dance of beginnings and endings. Fall teaches us the beauty of letting go and the promise that even after the most vibrant moments fade, something wondrous takes its place. Le…
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Wednesday Wisdom 9/20/2023 Did you know that the average 4 year old asks up to 400 questions a day yet the average adult only asks an average of 25? If we are going to continue to grow and expand our possibilities we have to stay curious, for it is the spark that drives discovery! When we question, we learn; when we wonder, we expand. In a world fu…
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Say it with me my friends..... The size of my dreams will not be limited by the opinions of others! 🌟 Break free from the chains of others' expectations! 🌟 We often let the opinions of others shape our paths and dim our unique lights. Remember, you are not confined to the box others might put you in. Your journey, your choices, your potential is LI…
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This is your defining moment! Taking responsibility for our lives is the first step to true empowerment. When we stop blaming circumstances, others, or the past, we begin to see that the pen to write our story has always been in our hands. Here's to owning our choices, learning from our mistakes, and forging a path of purpose and passion. Because l…
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Wednesday Wisdom 8/30/2023 In a world overflowing with highlight reels, it's easy to fall into the comparison trap. But remember, every soul has its own journey. Your path, with its unique twists and turns, is incomparable. Embrace YOUR progress, celebrate YOUR victories, and honor YOUR challenges. You're not behind or ahead; you're exactly where y…
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🌱✨ Transformation Season ✨🌱 This past weekend I sat down to write my section of my next Say Yes Everyday book that is all about transformation and confidence. As I sat there pondering on the different seasons of my life I realized that the biggest growth is during the most transformational sections. See, life has its seasons. Each day brings new ch…
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Every time you've faced an obstacle, your conscious mind deliberates. It evaluates, it reasons, it fears. But deep within, your unconscious mind operates differently. It doesn’t discern between reality and imagination. It reacts, not to the world outside, but to your deepest beliefs and intentions. When we audibly and sincerely declare, "I am ready…
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Wednesday Wisdom 8/9/2023 Often, we look back at our past through rose-tinted glasses, magnifying its glories, while the vast canvas of the future might seem daunting in its uncertainty. But remember, every step you've taken has led you here, preparing you for the strides you'll make tomorrow. Embrace the endless possibilities of the future with th…
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Wednesday Wisdom 8/2/2023 🌟 Today's Reality, Shaped by Our Past Actions 🌟 It's Motivational Monday! 🌈 Let's take a moment to ponder the profound truth that today's reality is a reflection of the actions we've taken in the past. 🕰️💭 Every decision we made, every step we took, and every effort we invested has led us to this very moment. ✨ Our accompl…
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Wednesday Wisdom 7/26/2023 This week it's all about the stories we tell ourselves. We all know that we can turn anything into a positive or a negative by the stories that we tell ourselves. How many times has something happened and you jump to a conclusion that someone said something or did something to make it difficult because they didn't like yo…
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Wednesday Wisdom 7/19/2023 Imagine a world where fear doesn't dictate our decisions, where we boldly embrace challenges, and where we refuse to let doubt and uncertainty hinder our progress. This is the world I invite you to explore with me today. #wednesdaywisdom #sayyeseveryday #embracechallenge Audio Podcast https://wednesdaywisdom.buzzsprout.co…
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Wednesday Wisdom 7/12/2023 This week I re-read the book Man's search for meaning , by Viktor E. Frankel as part of our assigned reading for the EPM executive team. This was the 2nd time I read this book and it's interesting how depending where you are in life you see things differently. As I reached the 3rd section of the book I was surprised to le…
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Wednesday Wisdom 7/5/2023 This week I was traveling the Southwest visiting Sedona, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon and Grand Canyon in celebration of our beautiful country. As I open my eyes and my mind to see the beauty and freedom that we have, I am focused on finding the good and the joy in everything. That is what I am encouraging all of us to …
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Wednesday Wisdom 6/28/2023 I had a very busy weekend. On Saturday we celebrated the baptism of my granddaughter. What a magnificent celebration of fresh beginning and hope, then on Sunday I traveled to Arizona for few weeks. I look forward to my AZ plane rides, because it's 5 hrs of stillness which usually involves reading, writing and one movie an…
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Wednesday Wisdom 6/21/2023 This is a big week because I have the joy and honor of celebrating our 2022 Women with Vision winners. This also serves as a reminder of the value and importance of recognizing and savoring our wins, whether it's a win of getting all the kids to bed on time or receiving a promotion, every single day is filled with wins th…
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Wednesday Wisdom 6/14/2023 Last week I was asked to write an article about imposter syndrome. I have to share that before 2019 I had never heard of the term but through research and self reflection, I have discovered that I had also experienced imposter syndrome. A few of those signs are striving for perfection through over achieving, a fear of fai…
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Wednesday Wisdom 6/7/2023 Last week I attended our EPM Executive quarterly strategic in beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. In addition to planning our next quarter goals, we also put our focus on clarifying our mission and for me this was the biggest impact, because it hits me deep in my heart and it's so fitting that it was done during National Homeo…
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Wednesday Wisdom 5/31/2023 This week it's all about measuring backwards. As we plan the 2nd half of 2023, I want you to look back at what you accomplished from Jan-May & start tracking your weekly progress lookin back one week. For example if you made 20 sales calls last week do 21 this week or if you posted on social media 2 times go for 3. See, m…
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Wednesday Wisdom 5/24/2023 This week I had the pleasure of attending the WWV Mastermind, where our topic was managing up. I have to be honest , I have never heard of this term , but Wow, it was was eye opening and one thing that Nejet mentioned was, impression vs influence. We are told early on to make great impressions, but, part of benign leader …
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Wednesday Wisdom 5/17/2023 Last week I had the honor of presenting at the 2020 Vision Your Success webinar and my topic was getting better everyday. Now I know that it seems easier said than done, but it really is because instead of focusing on your energy, effort and focus on beating yesterday. Foe example, if you contacted 20 referral partners la…
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Wednesday Wisdom 5/10/2023 I attended the 39th annual MBANJ conference and there were so many valuable takeaways, but the one that resonated the most with me, was during our industry leader panel and we were discussing past cycles. In that moment I started thinking back to when I first came into the Mortgage industry and then 2008l, 2014, 2018 and …
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Wednesday Wisdom 5/3/2023 Welcome to May! Today I want to cover 2 topics 1- A Yes mindset, do you know that we are told No around 150K times by the time we are 17 verses only 50k Yes's? As we go through life we stand back worried that we will receive a No or we may make a mistake, but when you live a Say Yes mindset you realize that every day is an…
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Wednesday Wisdom 4/26/2023 Our topic this week is education. As we close our financial literacy month, I want to remind all of my Mortgage and Real Estate friends, that we have the privilege and responsibility to educate our communities about the benefits and the importance of home ownership and financial stability. This week I want you to simplify…
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Wednesday Wisdom 4/19/2023 This past week I finished reading the book , technology of intention. The premise of the book is the concept that what we focus on is what we magnify and grow. This week I want you to be strategic on what you direct your attention and energy on, because it directly impacts the things that become more prominent in our live…
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Wednesday Wisdom 4/12/2023 Tackling change for a brighter future don't let fear stop you! Some think that change is hard, but that's not the case, because it's about your perception and past experience with change. When we stop and realize that change is occurring every second from the earth to our cells, we can open our eyes to see all of the oppo…
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Wednesday Wisdom 4/5/2023 Welcome to April! Our topic this week is... No one has to lose in order for you to win. This week I want to encourage and challenge you to celebrate everyone's wins, whether it affects you or not, because when we have a growth mindset, we know that by cheering on and helping others we in turn grow into our best selves. #mo…
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Wednesday Wisdom 3/29/2023 Spring has sprung! It is a time of renewal and growth. We are always going through different seasons of life along side Mother Nature and as we gain sun light and warmth it's time to apply those same nutrients to our personal and professional relationships. Water your life with positivity. Apply Fertilizer with extra time…
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Wednesday Wisdom 3/22/2023 As the saying goes. "Kill them with kindness" I think a lot about kindness and the ripple effects that it has on others. I found a quote online. "Struggle can find no foot hold when confronted with gentleness, because conflict can only exist when fed by two opposing forces." We will have times when you face adversity, but…
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Wednesday Wisdom 3/15/2023 Last week was amazing! I attended the EPM TAG event and it was great spending time with our partners and industry leaders. Relationships are the most important part of our lives, but we also need to keep in mind the value and importance of having fun.It's proven that when you feel stressed or overwhelmed the best thing we…
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Meet TaJuanna Taylor the founder of Bootstrap dreams consulting! TaJuanna is the DONE lady because she is able to get things done using her proprietary D.O.N.E Formula that equips business leaders and entrepreneurs with a simple but powerful project management tool. She combines your inspiration with structure and she creates opportunities and maxi…
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Meet Regina Gibbons the founder of Y-knot, Inc. a non-profit volunteer driven community support group that provides mentoring programs for middle and high school youth in the Washington DC metro area. Regina saw a need and didn't wait for someone else to stand up and make a change she took action and decided to be the change. Listen in to her story…
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Meet Julian Hayes II, a human performance advisor & epigenetic coach and the author of Body Architect a real-world guide to ignite your fitness, look awesome naked, quiet the inner voices of self-doubt, & design a lifestyle on your own terms. Listen in as we discuss how you can maximize your performance as an entrepreneur by matching your physical …
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We had the pleasure of spending time with Orly Wahba once again, the founder of Life Vest Inside. Orly encourages people to embrace the incredible power of giving and recognize that in times of hardship, kindness, like a life vest, keeps the world afloat. Listen in as we discuss how to stay positive and lift each other up in this difficult time in …
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Meet Grant Botma, he is the founder of Stewardship where they love people through home loans, insurance and investments and he is the best selling author of The problem is not their paycheck: How to attract top talent and build a thriving company culture.By Laura Brandao
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Meet Justin Tidd! Chief Sales officer at Becker Global America. He is a passionate, dynamic sales professional that has proven that with focus and dedication you can overcome anything. Justin believes that life happens for us not to us and I had the pleasure of meeting Justin when he appeared on my Thrive Thursday show and after learning that his s…
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Meet Shaily Hakimian , The Social Media Sherpa! Listen and learn how to use social media to propel your business and why you must have a digital presence to do business in all cases. Learn how to get more out of your business from your referral network by utilizing social media and most importantly how to have fun while increasing your network.…
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Meet Jacqueline Wales, she is an author, speaker and coach of the "Fearless Factor" a motivational company for individuals ready to turn off the fear, self-doubt, anxiety and turn on the confidence so you can live your best life now. Join me as we learn how to get comfortable being uncomfortable and take the path of being fearless!…
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Meet Carrie McCann, she is an Account Manager at ProvenIT where she makes your vision become a reality through office technology. I met Carrie when she attended the Selling from the heart 21 day Challenge and she was the winner of a chapter in my 2nd book. Carrie's servant leadership and dedication to her clients and her personal journey inspired m…
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Meet Sam Verma a passionate mortgage professional and CEO of People's Processing a 25+ year mortgage veteran who has spent 2 decades originating mortgage and/or managing origination teams and is the go-to consultant that advises mortgage processors on how to work smarter to drive down costs and close loans faster. Join me as we dive into Sam's jour…
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This week I was interviewed by Larry Levine from Selling from the Heart. We discussed the why behind me writing my first solo book Say Yes Everyday! Discovering your Superpowers. In 2018 I leaped out of my comfort zone and on to a stage where I realized I had a voice. I am now on a mission to encourage and empower others to use their voice by disco…
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Meet Dave Daniel! He is the founder and Chair of the Kentucky non-profit organization Build Ashland. I met Dave when he was nominated to be a guest on my Thrive Thursday, weekly Facebook Live show and after hearing the amazing story of why he needed to take action and make a difference in Ashland Kentucky, I had to hear more. This is once again pro…
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Meet Elizabeth Power! This week we dive into how to successfully transition through change in our lives. Elizabeth provides us with insights on how to adapt while providing hope and healing and be sure to stay until the end, you will leave with a smile.By Laura Brandao
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This week I had the pleasure of listening and learning from Dr. Kathleen Smith the author of Everything isn't terrible: Conquer your insecurities, Interrupt your anxiety, and Finally calm down. Many of us suffer from being an Anxious overachiever and Dr. Smith shares with us why we need to observe, evaluate and interrupt our anxiety before we can c…
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This is a must listen episode! Matt Johnson shares his insights on how to be Micro Famous because right now, there is a group of people running a simple, profitable business without being glued to their phones. What's their secret? They have become famously influential to the right people and so can you! www.pursuingresults.com…
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We have learned so many lessons in 2020! This past week I sat down to reflect on a few lessons that I learned from my Positively Charged Biz podcast guests. Wishing everyone a Happy, healthy and prosperous 2021! Listen to all our Episodes https://positivelychargedbiz.buzzsprout.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC…
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Meet Dr. Steve Yacovelli, an expert in leadership development, change management and diversity and inclusion. On this weeks episode we discuss: * The value and importance of having a diverse team * The "secret" of great leadership *How do we become more resilient in times of changeBy Laura Brandao
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This week we dive into burn out and how to identify the signs and change gears before it's too late. Meet Michael Levitt, the CEO & Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network. Listen in to learn: *What is burnout? *Why do people burnout? *Is there a certain type of person that's prone to burning out. This year has pushed us beyond th…
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Meet Marisa Williams, she is a believer, wife, mommy, nurse, survivor and a dynamite diva but above all of that she is first and foremost unapologetically Marisa. She believes in the fact that we decide to make everyday what it is great or otherwise and we only get so many days so we must make the most of all of them. Marisa was a guest on my FB Li…
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Meet Sandy Fernandez-Masciatti a Loan Officer, best selling author and the President & Founder of Karmic Currency. After years of researching why most people have a lack mindset Sandy realized that anyone can be financially secure and happy once you stop blocking the energy behind your financial success. Listen in to learn how you can bring good fo…
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This week I had the pleasure of meeting Michael Daniels the Founder & CEO of Fayr. Fayr was born out of 2 desires.: to become a better co-parent and to make the experience of co-parenting better. Fayr is an app that encompasses the whole range of co-parenting needs - financial, documentation, geo pinpointing, scheduling communication - for the enti…
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