Episode 112 What MotivatesThis episode features a mom and business owner who implements business lessons in every aspect of her life. Meet Mandy Eakin. She and husband Stephen have regularly worked together to make life happen and help them both rise to the top and reach their goals. They opened 10th Planet Perry in Perry, Georgia — a martial arts gym — which is Stephen’s passion and is a major part of both of their lives. They have switched roles along the way of who makes the most money and who is stepping up supporting the children at home. They have a nice ying to yang she says and have respect for what each partner needs to get where they want to ultimately land.Mandy learned the ins and outs of martial arts as a spouse and she knows that drive where fighters and martial arts practitioners across the board who find that passion may let everything else go to meet that need. It too is a balance they have found. If you don’t have a real passion or outlet of your own, you might not realize the commitment one is willing to make. Mandy gets it and has also trained in jiujitsu with Stephen and had to look hard to find her own time. Their son is on the mat too as he tries other sports activities as well. They get the pulls of parenting.In balancing daily and owning a gym she says with a laugh that they are still looking for that perfect balance. Working for yourself and starting a business from scratch can be tough and demanding to create your own drive to accomplish tasks. We talk some of those challenges, but Mandy says that they have to carve out time for themselves specifically and to be structured with the use of a calendar. Including the kids in that process to where they even ask about the calendar — making it core to the family. She says it is like step goals that you can measure and the rewards are great.Mandy grew up on a farm and much of her work ethic started there. There was little time to travel and the thought of the business came first. She has a love for travel and they incorporate that into their lives today. Sometimes it includes taking the kids, even on business, and sometimes it is a focus on just she and her husband.You’ll hear how they intentionally grow a sense and spirit of giving and sharing with others. She says a principle for both of their lives is to share from their overflowing cup. In being open and honest with their kids, when there are teaching moments she takes advantage of to teach lessons within society and daily living. Their parenting style is to give as much information as their kids can process and that helps grow compassion. In the program of their gym they have kids classes and they use a buddy system to be sure no one is left behind or confused—this gives the kids a chance to learn those small extra social cues to help someone else. In this episode we talk about the idea of introducing experiences to your children. Slowing down and just experiencing life going nowhere fast can give tremendous depth to parenting. Choosing to turn off technology and experiencing different. There is a lot to cover in this episode that you will treasure.Tune in!!!!Music “STOMP” is used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff
Music "STOMP" used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff
