Becoming Parents

Laura is a friend and a kindred spirit. I'm thankful she candidly spoke about domestic violence, being raised in a strict religion and her triumph and successes in spite of her struggles! I'm not an advocate for divorce. I am an advocate for you - living your best life. And sometimes that includes divorce. I know only too well how difficult divorce can be - rather you made the decision or your partner has. The future feels uncertain and perhaps doubtful... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

A fantastic conversation with Aaron with LifeAID beverage about life, finding balance with family, success and failure! I loved how candid Aaron was about his life, family, finding balance (or lack thereof at times!), his business model and why he has almost zero staff turnover. We talked about how he met his wife, how much he absolutely loves her after 14 years and what he does to keep that spark alive. He discusses his morning routine (a must!) which I have since adopted with minor tweaks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Mike and I chat openly about dating, living life, succeeding and conquering the world around you while having a disability! I am blessed to call this man my friend and someone I work with professionally. Motivational speaker, coach, athlete and all-around amazing young man. Mike is candid about opening up about life with a disability and how the world treats him. Find his video's on YouTube and watch his recent issue at Six Flags. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Willie Macc and I chat and have a blast! He's a fun, outgoing gentleman that I'm so happy to know Willie and I chat about his rise and fall in fame, comic relief (his favorite), his family, being a dad and living in Cali.  Willie and I cyber met via a Public Speaking group on Facebook. I was so impressed with a video he did, that I reached out to him and our friendship blossomed from there. I hired him to produce my own video and it was exceptional just like I knew it would be. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

HOW TO NOT ONLY SURVIVE BUT THRIVE THROUGH BANKRUPTCY, TRADITIONAL PIANO LESSONS AND ADDICTION!! Neil and I chatted about his life, his struggles - including a unique and in-depth conversation on addiction. We discussed his wife, how he "sees" music and created his business(es). Neil is engaging in telling his story and a joy to interview! Neil is the outstanding creator of Simply Music - a piano teaching methodology. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

John is a kindred spirit whom I found on LinkedIn via professional contacts in the same field. He tells the grim story of foster children and why - despite the heartache - he and his wife continue on. He speaks internationally on behalf of foster children in the US and is an inspiration. He and his wife are beyond amazing. Find him on his website below and all social media by searching Dr John DeGarmo. There is always more to do with children in foster care! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

CREATING A HOME BUSINESS, RAISING A FAMILY, STAYING FIT AND ACTIVE AS A RUNNER Meli Anna (and her husband) share their journey of starting a home business, getting the word out, keeping what's important, important while running and remaining a tight family unit and strong marriage. It's not easy but her happy attitude, drive, and determination to fill a need in the running community is absolutely fantastic! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

CAROLYN'S DRIVE TO HELP OTHERS HOLISTICALLY WITH THEIR HEALTH INSPIRED HER TO WRITE A BOOK - "SOAR INTO HEALTH" I've had some great conversations with Carolyn and I love how outspoken she is about difficulties in parenting, how people don't look at their health in a "full body" holistic manner and how difficult it is to change an unhealthy mindset. She's inspiring people one at a time to take a step back and take charge of their health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

NOAH DISCUSSES WITH ME HOW HE BUILT HIS FITNESS CENTER, THE CHALLENGES HE ENDURED, MEETING HIS WIFE AND FINDING THAT ALL TOO ELUSIVE BALANCE I "met" Noah when I worked for a mutual acquaintance. We've never met in person which is tragic and he won't move his fitness center and wife to Reno which I keep telling him is frustrating as hell. He has boundless energy and drive and I'd love to go visit for a race (or two) of his. He keeps everyone around him on their toes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

BRIAN SHARES HIS DESIRE TO BRING KINDNESS TO ONE SCHOOL AT A TIME, IN THE HOPES THAT CHILDREN WHO LEARN TO BE KIND EARLY ON WILL CONTINUE THE TREND Brian and I discuss his family, his business and the difficulties he had starting and maintaining it. We talk about being kind and the enormous impact that can have and the positive ripple effect it causes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

WHAT'S IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY? TO HAVE OTHERS PUT LIMITATIONS ON YOU Win and I chatted about working in pre-school, with special needs kids, what it feels like to be stared at and talked about (as if she's not standing right there), the issues with using a walker or a wheelchair in public, writing books, getting degrees, losing her mom and dating. She's a kick in the pants and will leave you proud of her and wondering why you aren't doing more with your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

HE MIGHT BE MY BROTHER AND WE NEVER KNEW.... OR AT LEAST MY NEIGHBOR SINCE WE GREW UP SO SIMILARLY Matt and I chatted about growing up in abuse and dysfunction, moving out of it on his own to navigate life. He had to determine in what way he wanted to give back and how that would look. We discussed his family and the hiccups he met along his path --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

HOW DO YOU GO FROM ORGANIZING OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES TO COACHING BUSINESSES? Erica discusses her journey from being a professional organizer to assisting other people to build their dream businesses. Her knowledge is vast and her personality is so much fun. I asked her everything I could think of from business, ending relationships, removing toxic forces in your life and dating.  I first heard about Erica via a podcast I listen to called EO Fire. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

DEEP DISCUSSION ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS, LOSING HER MOM, FEELING LOST, GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY, TRAINING FOR TRIATHLONS Diana talked candidly about having surgery to not only lose weight but to save herself - quite literally. Her quest to live more intentionally with physical activity (hello, Ironman!), starting her own business after 25 years of working for other people as well as what it was like to lose her Mom and the wake-up calls she's had along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

MINIMALISM, TRAVEL, BEING A PUBLISHED AUTHOR (MANY TIMES OVER), AND HOW HE SEES THE WORLD Colin is not only a minimalist, but he also travels with two carry-on's and that's pretty much all he owned for the years he asked his followers to vote on where he should move. Not only would he move there, but he also lived like a native and immersed himself in his new culture. His photography is breathtaking and he continued to write not only in his blog, but wrote several books along his travels. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message