Best Reina Pomeroy Podcasts (2024)

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#10 Fostering Community Belonging and Engagement with Reina Pomeroy 32:10

7M ago32:10

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#10, Fostering Community Belonging and Engagement with Reina Pomeroy In this episode, Michelle Sims had the pleasure of speaking with Reina Pomeroy, the Senior Director of Community at Good Inside. Reina, a seasoned Social Worker turned Certified Coach, community builder, and social strategist, brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. Forme…

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#9 Transitioning from Law to Community with Talia Deer 42:31

7M ago42:31

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On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's Talia Deer. Talia is currently the Head of Community & Growth at The Trium Group, a management consulting firm in San Francisco, where they focus on executive community building and connecting professionals in the field of leadership, culture, and strategy execution. Prior to her role at The Trium Group…

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#8 The Power of Belonging & Inclusion with Shana Sumers 25:08

7M ago25:08

25:08

On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's Shana Sumers, Shana Sumers, is the Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Communities at HubSpot. Shana's impressive career in community building includes launching HubSpot's groundbreaking Black@INBOUND community. She was also Head of Community at HER App. , where she launched the a…

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#7 Blaise Grimes-Viort: Lessons from a 20-Year Industry Expert 44:47

8M ago44:47

44:47

On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's Community expert Blaise Grimes-Viort Blaise has more than two decades of online community, social media strategy and management experience. He’s an online communities consultant and manages well known communities like the Community Collective on Guild. To many of his client’s, he’s known as the fraction…

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#6 Richard Millington, Lessons From A World Leading Community Consultant 39:49

9M ago39:49

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#6 Richard Millington, Lessons From A World Leading Community Consultant On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's the Founder of FeverBee, Richard Millington Over the past 13 years, Richard has helped to develop over 310 successful communities, including those for Apple, Facebook, Google. Richard is the author of both Buzzing Communities, The …

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#5 Tiffany Oda, Community Manager to COO 36:29

9M ago36:29

36:29

On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's Talkbase’s COO & Head of Community, Tiffany Oda. Tiffany is an experienced business leader at high-growth B2B SaaS companies with expertise in community, operations, program management, and strategy. Her superpower is operationalizing ideas from inception to implementation. She's a leader with a reputat…

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#4 Jayvee Nava, Lessons From a VP of Community 26:36

1y ago26:36

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On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's community builder & leader, Jayvee Nava. In 2019, she was named Forbes 30 Under 30 for Marketing/Advertising. Jayvee worked at Peloton for nine years and went from VP of Studio Operations to VP of Community. As VP of Community at Peloton, she oversaw member engagement as the company accelerated from a s…

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#3 Marsha Druker, How to Foster Belonging Through Failure 27:39

1y ago27:39

27:39

On today's podcast, Michelle interview's Marsha Druker who is a marketer, community builder and the founder of the popular event series Fuckup Nights Toronto which aims to de-stigmatize business failure. She’s also the Host of Create Community Podcast. On this episode we covered… Why she started Fuckup Nights Toronto How she builds meaningful conne…

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#2 Vera DeVera, How To Build Authentic Communities & Influence Tens Of Millions In Revenue 35:07

1y ago35:07

35:07

On this podcast, Michelle Sims spoke with Vera DeVera who is an incredible community builder and Head of Community at Vareto, the next-gen FP&A platform for strategic finance and executive teams. I had so much fun speaking with Vera about career progression, her passion for events and how her community activations influenced millions of dollars in …

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#1 Simon Balmain, Elon Musk Layoffs & Twitter Communities 42:01

1y ago42:01

42:01

On today's podcast episode, Michelle Sims spoke with Simon Balmain: Simon Balmain is a Senior Community Manager who has worked at several successful companies including Twitter, Sphere Messenger, Monzo Bank and the BBC. As a true believer in the power of community, Simon values radical transparency, building in public and finding the magic points b…

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S12 | E04 Building Hope Through Community with Reina Pomeroy 32:56

1+ y ago32:56

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Tragedy doesn’t always happen in isolation. Sometimes tragedy hits an entire community, impacting hundreds of households and thousands of lives. That was the case in December 2021 when the Marshall fire hit the town of Superior, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. With so many families displaced, those impacted could find solace in their community. This …

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S12 | E03 Beauty as a Path to Hope with Nina Kins 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

39:32

Hope and beauty have a lot in common. They can work together, one can inspire the other, and they can both encourage someone to take action. All three are true for this week’s guest, Nina Kins. After a number of very difficult life circumstances, Nina was just starting to get back on her feet when she received a cancer diagnosis. A fighter, she put…

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S12 | E02 Finding the Good in the Challenging with Diana Gremillion 33:47

1+ y ago33:47

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There’s no avoiding adversity and challenges. Some we can prevent with careful planning and setting ourselves up for success. But many we can’t. No one can predict a tragedy or accident and be adequately prepared for it. It just happens, and we have to pick up the pieces and manage the aftermath. This week’s podcast guest has lived through tragedy …

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S12 | E01 Keeping Faith to Restore Hope with Lindsey Hannan 32:59

1+ y ago32:59

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Young parents and parents-to-be have so much hope in their growing families. They start to imagine who their babies will become, even from the first positive pregnancy test. But as we all know, not every pregnancy is the same. And some end in tragedy. That was the case for this week’s guest, Lindsey Hannan. And it was the case not only once but twi…

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S11 | E12 Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself with Candace Plattor 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

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Sometimes adversity is just the thing to bring us to a place where we’re supporting others in our communities. That’s part of the path for Candace Plattor, this week’s guest. After a 15-year addiction to opioids, Candace has been in recovery and supporting families of addicts for the last 35 years. Candace is an addictions therapist and recognizes …

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S11 | E11 A Mother's Hope with Laura Lane 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

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Emotions are all over the place when you’re faced with a life-threatening illness. When it’s your young child with the diagnosis, it’s easy to fall into denial and despair. Instead, this week’s guest took hope, grew her belief, and turned it into faith. When her 11-year-old daughter, Celeste, was diagnosed with pineoblastoma in 2011, Laura relied o…

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S11 E10 Finding Hope in New Treatments with Len Wiens 44:44

1+ y ago44:44

44:44

One of the most hopeful things about living today is that we’re constantly developing new tools and strategies to treat ailments that people of yesterday simply had to live with. Sometimes those tools have stigma put upon them by society, but with conversations and medical research, this week’s guest, Len Wiens, is hopeful that the tides may change…

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S11 E09 Hope Through Mobilization with Tim Fox 42:07

1+ y ago42:07

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In July 2022, Pope Francis visited Canada to apologize for the treatment of Indigenous peoples and residential schools. This week’s guest, Tim Fox, a proud member of the Blackfoot confederacy from the Blood (Kainai) reserve, was invited to participate in the event. And while he had mixed feelings about attending, it was his 11-year-old daughter who…

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S11 E08 The Power of Hope Role Models with Shawntà Hooks 36:19

1+ y ago36:19

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Sometimes, when we don’t have hope ourselves or haven’t learned it yet, looking to someone who does can help us along the path. This week’s guest grew up in Detroit, Michigan in the 1980s and 1990s in a time of turmoil and racism for Black residents. But she watched her father first thrive in his career, then turn to mindfulness and hope as he batt…

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S11 | E07 There’s No Change Without Hope with Chris Castelino 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

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Difficult times are often a catalyst for change. And change can only come with action. There’s science to prove this and this week’s podcast guest discovered this for himself after a particularly difficult time. Chris Castelino lost a friend to suicide in 2018, then just as he was reeling from this had a terrible bike accident with a long recovery.…

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S11 | E06 The Language of Strengths with Tina Clem 33:16

1+ y ago33:16

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Kids who have had trouble in the past don’t always get a fair shake. They’ve shoplifted or been in other trouble with the law so the community writes them off as “bad news” or “a lost cause.” But really, the challenge is likely that they just haven’t had the resources and support they need to be successful. That’s where people like Tina Clem and th…

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S11 | E05 Who are you beyond your challenges? 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

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Sometimes finding hope in our lives is challenging and we have to lean on the successes of others to see what’s really possible. That was the case for Kelly Lydiard as he sat on his mother’s couch after being kicked out of his 11th treatment center. Frank O’Dea, author of “When All You Have is Hope,” was his inspiration to get up and make a change …

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S11 | E04 Fighting Food Insecurity with Bethany Ross 31:39

1+ y ago31:39

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Food insecurity runs rampant across the globe, even in first world countries like Canada and the U.S. Thankfully, there are organizations doin the work to combat it. As a born and raised Calgaranian, I’ve been familiar with the work done by Brown Bagging 4 Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK) since I was a kid myself. Providing lunches to kids in need is the epi…

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S11 | E03 From Heavy Metal to Hope with Johnny Crowder 35:59

2y ago35:59

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When it comes to poor mental health days (or weeks… or months…) it can be difficult to be proactive about doing things that are good for you. Especially when you might not really be sure what those things are. Everyone around you seems to have a different suggestion for which coping mechanisms to try. It can be overwhelming, and then defeating when…

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S11 | E02 Hope Through Emotional Intelligence with Alex Malebranche 36:32

2y ago36:32

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It can be hard to talk about our feelings. Many grow up in environments where being emotionally vulnerable just isn’t a priority, and as such never really acquire the skills needed to navigate intense feelings later on in life. Yet, emotionally intelligent adults will experience more professional success and improved relationships. What if this bec…

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S11 | E01 Social Justice In Education with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh 34:34

2y ago34:34

34:34

School should be a place where kids feel safe and like they belong. Unfortunately, for many children this isn’t the case. Coming from different backgrounds and having different learning abilities will vastly change the experience and enjoyment a child has in school. This discrepancy in experience is something today’s guest noticed early on and has …

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S10 | E12 Teaching Our Kids Mindfulness with Ronnie Parker 33:09

2y ago33:09

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Mindfulness is something that anyone of any age can benefit from. Being able to slow down, assess your situation, and control your reaction will help you to get the outcome you want out of most situations. As adults, this is often a skill we wish we had learned earlier. How awesome would it be if we had learned how to be mindful when we were young,…

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S10 | E11 Finding Your Hope Through Purpose with Ryan Quinn 33:41

2y ago33:41

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Are you motivated to reach your goals and dreams? If you’re not, you might want to reevaluate what you’re working towards. The best dreams could inspire you and be filled with purpose, passion, and a sense of possibility. Might be something to consider if your dreams are making you feel anxious, stuck, or just plan blah. Ryan Quinn joins me on the …

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S10 | E10 Living One Life in Alignment with Jessica Fraser 32:53

2y ago32:53

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Do you ever feel like you have two separate lives? You have your everyday life, where you go to work and make dinner and do your day to day activities. And then you have your dream life, where you go on adventures and travel and experience new, exciting things. Wouldn’t it be great if your everyday life and your dream life could just be one in the …

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S10 | E09 Uncover Your Natural Number with Susan Bennett Fisher and Martin Fisher 36:44

2y ago36:44

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Do other people in your life know who you are? Do you know who you are? It’s clear that not everyone will think, react, and communicate in the same way, so how can we bridge this gap to create more meaningful connections with others? According to Susan and Martin, the answer is to uncover your Natural Number. Your Natural Number is the key to under…

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S10 | E08 Finding the Courage to Take Action with Dr. Sweta Chawla 35:07

2y ago35:07

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Dr. Sweta Chawla planned out her future, worked hard, and for a decade she had a career that she loved. But eventually, she began asking herself if there was something more she could be doing. Following that curiosity and seeking deeper fulfillment led her to a huge, unexpected life and career transition. It wasn’t a perfect transition, but it brou…

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S10 | E07 Evolving With Hope with Judy Schoenberg and Linda Lautenberg 34:29

2y ago34:29

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It’s easy for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s to begin to feel stuck in their careers and in other aspects of their lives. Many times, they think they’re too old to change, and resign themselves to being less than content with their situations. Today’s guests are here to share that transformation is possible at any age. Judy Schoenberg and Linda L…

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S10 | E06 Committing to the Pursuit of Hope with Sarah Moss 33:03

2y ago33:03

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Change is hard for anyone, but it’s especially hard for kids and teens. They aren’t usually very well equipped to handle the emotions and difficulties that come along with dramatic change in situations such as separation, death, or divorce. As a result, it’s typical to see behavioral issues increase and communication decrease when families experien…

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S10 | E05 Focus on Hope with Taylor Boone 33:35

2y ago33:35

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When you struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts, every day can feel like a battle. Even just waking up and getting out of bed feels overwhelming, and you’re plagued with constant negative thoughts. Today’s guest has been there. Taylor Boone has experienced these emotions from a young age, but today she is here to share with you her story of…

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S10 | E04 Hope and Healing with Service Dogs with Sam Hjalmarson 36:12

2y ago36:12

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What do you know about service dogs? Do you own one, or are you interested and think a service dog may be able to assist you? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sam Hjalmarson, the founder of Alberta Service Dog Community. Sam is here to share her service dog journey, and the positive transformation that service dogs can provide for those living wit…

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S10 | E03 Owning Your Conscious Voice with Ashley Graham 34:16

2y ago34:16

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Your voice matters. Both your internal and external voice. Are you in tune with that part of yourself? Today I’m joined by Ashley Graham, a publicist and PR coach who specializes in conscious communications, to discuss owning your conscious voice. Owning your conscious voice is all about self-reflection and finding opportunities for growth and joy,…

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S10 | E02 Hope Through Grief and Widowhood with Yemi Majekodunmi 34:57

2y ago34:57

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For many people, losing a spouse is the worst pain they can imagine. Working through the grief of losing a loved one is difficult and complicated, and healing can take a long time, but it is possible to start moving forward again. Today I’m joined by Yemi Majekodunmi, a thriving widow who works to help empower other women who have experienced simil…

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S10 | E01 Finding Hope in the Dark with Jessica Rasdall 36:47

2y ago36:47

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What if I had made a different decision? Why did I make it out the other side? Do I even deserve to be here? After a traumatic experience, questions like these might be swirling around your head on repeat. Guilt, shame, and trauma are trying to hold you in place, telling you that you don’t deserve to move forward. But the truth is, you do deserve t…

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S09 | E12 Finding Meaning and Flourishing in Life with Scott Perry 34:59

2y ago34:59

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How well does your story serve you? Are you feeling fulfilled with the work you do? Are you flourishing in your situations and with the people you surround yourself with? If you’re not happy with your story, you always have the power to change the direction it’s taking. Taking that action is what we’re all about here, after all. And today I’m joine…

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S09 | E11 Transformation Through Grief with Nancy Gordon 36:13

2y ago36:13

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You can’t control most of what happens to you in life, and as such you’ll be greeted by your fair share of obstacles. What you can control, however, is how you handle these challenges. Loss and grief are inevitable in our lives, but that doesn’t mean we need to view them in a negative way. In fact, today’s guest likes to view grief as a gift and an…

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S09 | E10 Reborn Through Fire with Christine Powers 36:43

2y ago36:43

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We make choices every day. Some choices, like picking up and moving across the country, have a bigger impact on our lives than others, like whether we will have that second (or third) brownie after dinner. But when we take these risks and experience the consequences, good or bad, we find transformation on the other side. A new chapter in our lives,…

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S09 | E09 Continual Growth as a Parent with Valerie Brooks 37:15

2y ago37:15

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Valerie Brooks of Autistic Interpretations joins me today to share her journey, joys, and struggles as the parent of an adult with autism. She explains how community and connection has led to tremendous growth for both herself and her daughter, Jess. Val shows us the reality of her experience, from all the good times with her family, to advocating …

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S09 | E08 Navigating Life as You Age with Traditional Chinese Medicine with Ann Zee 31:41

2y ago31:41

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Aging. For many people, it’s a source of shame and discomfort, and they do their best to hide it the older they get. But over time, especially as you reach perimenopause or andropause, it gets harder to hide. As today’s guest shares, this isn’t a bad thing. Aging is not negative! Ann Zee uses Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupunctur…

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S09 | E07 Finding Self-Belief Through EFT with Meryl Hayton 32:37

2y ago32:37

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What is your goal? Why do you want that? And what is stopping you from reaching it? Very likely, you are stopping yourself in some way. Whether it’s self-doubt, internal negativity, or even not listening to yourself. If you’re looking to overcome this fear and doubt, today’s guest may have a solution for you. Meryl Hayton is an Emotional Freedom Te…

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S09 | E06 The Power of Collective Hope with Charmaine Hammond 30:38

2y ago30:38

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In 2016, the community of Fort McMurray, Canada was torn through by a wildfire, forcing over 88,000 people from their homes. This traumatic experience, shared by an entire community, is now being shared with the rest of the world with the movie Back Home Again as an example of collective hope. Charmaine Hammond joins me today to talk about Back Hom…

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S09 | E05 Finding Hope in Purpose with Maryann Kerr 28:37

2y ago28:37

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What would you do differently if you knew you were going to die soon? Today’s guest is Maryann Kerr, and she posed this question for you as a way to evaluate if you’re on the track you want to be on in life. Maryann says that now she would change nothing, but this wasn’t always the case and she’s here to tell us her story and what she’s learned abo…

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S09 | E04 Support and Resources for Adoptive Parents with Melissa Corkum 29:10

2y ago29:10

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For many hopeful parents, adoption is a goal they hope, work, and dream for, oftentimes rallying the support of their friends and family along the way. But what happens beyond adoption day? If you’re an adoptive parent, you may feel discouraged, ungrateful, or even ashamed sometimes when parenthood isn’t easy, but also isolated because you don’t wa…

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S09 | E03 Successful Collaboration for Women in Real Estate with Liza Rogers 32:17

2+ y ago32:17

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As a consequence of the pandemic, many people, but especially women, were confronted with the reality of their careers. Do they really enjoy it? Is it fulfilling? Is this what they wanted to do for the rest of their life? For many the answer was no, but how do they move on from the careers they know? Liza Rogers, founder of the Womens Real Estate N…

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S09 | E02 Honoring Your Emotions Through Big Life Changes with Laura Feltz 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

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When you experience adversity in life, do you often find yourself pushing yourself to go forward, rationalizing that others have it worse so you just need to get over it? I know I have, and so has today’s guest. But as we discuss in this episode, someone is always going to have it worse. That doesn’t diminish the reality and the difficulty of what …

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S09 | E01 Taking Leaps of Faith with Scott Sauer 27:14

2+ y ago27:14

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Intentionality is important when it comes to living our best lives, but the reality is that we aren’t always going to have every detail planned out. Sometimes all we have to go off of is our intuition and knowing that it’s time to make a change. Sometimes we just have to take a leap of faith and believe that we can keep moving forward despite any o…

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