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2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Trina Garry: Firing on all cylindersJust shy of 30 at this recording, Trina Garry's life can make your head spin. She's spent her career teaching college students and athletes about consent and Title IX rights. Now, she's studying to become a lawyer, running like crazy, swimming fast, loving San Francisco...and her fiancé and fellow Dolphin Club member. Their wedding is in just a few days...on June 6th, 2025. Congratulations Trina and Joey. Like everything with Trina, it's a whirlwind conversation about ending sexual misconduct, lifeguarding in Montauk, the proposal at China Beach, and her goals as the new running commissioner.2025-06-0517 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Todd Oppenheimer: Crafting a LifeActor, mime, journalist, author, magazine publisher, policy advocate, aspiring jazz pianist, husband, father, Dolphin. I hope I didn't leave anything out. Todd Oppenheimer is living a full life, exploring the woes of technology, the wonders of craftsmanship, and the joys of community he's found at the Dolphin Club (including his wife). 2025-05-2216 min
TisTalk19th-25th May 2025 E2S9 New Councillor Gerry Murray, Dementia, Jacky Longley remembers VE Day 1945, Eternal sunshine...?🎙️ Co-Host Spotlight! – Kate Gamm joins Mary in the TisTalk hot seat this week.New Councillor, Old Secrets! – Gerry Murray shares his priorities, his love of Tisbury and Mozart...and an intriguing archaeological discovery.Let’s Talk Memory – Ann-Marie Deane on Dementia Action Week and why she avoids the "D" word.VE Day Through an 8-Year-Old’s Eyes – Jacqueline Longley remembers the joy and street parties of 1945.History Comes to Life at the Nadder Centre – Nicola Bartlett celebrates National History Month with a local exhibition.Sunshine on the Farm – Peter Sh...2025-05-1935 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet KC Crowell: Standing TallWe Dolphins love our historic tall ships, even if they're currently on hiatus from our cove. KC Crowell takes that love a step further, sailing them and preserving them for others to enjoy. We talk about being a good shipmate, the importance of national parks, rowing on the bay, Burning Man, and why sailors used to get a pig and chicken tattooed on their feet. 2025-05-0816 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Sandra Halladey: Advocating for Public EducationMost parents in San Francisco complain about the public schools. Even if they've never stepped foot in them. Sandra Halladey, decided to do something about all the myths and misconceptions. From her leadership role at Parents for Public Schools to her new passion for creating radio stories, she's become a fierce advocate and storyteller for what's going right in public education. 2025-04-2415 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Mark Robinson: Finding Your Second ActFrom journalist and editor of leading magazines to singer and actor, Mark Robinson has become a master of second acts. And he's doing it with gusto. He's performing in plays and singing in clubs with the same passion he gives to everything. Hear about his past and current career and how they have both nourished his heart and soul.2025-04-1017 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Felicia Lee: Swimming Like a ProFrom the ripe old age of 12, Felicia Lee thought swimming could be more than just a passion. She moved away from her family home, trained with the best (yes, we're talking Michael Phelps), swam at Stanford, and became a professional swimmer seeking to win an Olympic medal. While the medal didn't happen, her journey in and out of the pool is heroic, humbling, and heartfelt.2025-03-2716 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Andrew Nance: Making the Best of EverythingSome of us are optimists, and then there's Andrew Jordan Nance. He's a man of many talents and careers who has found himself on the stage, behind the stage, on runways, and in classrooms teaching mindfulness to kids. It's a life well lived and loved, because he's approached it with a "what's the best that can happen" attitude. We talk about growing up as a CODA (child of deaf adults), being gay in a straight world, and what makes his hands tingle in and out of the water.2025-03-1317 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Gabriella and Aniko: Sisterly LoveGabriella Cross and Aniko Kurczinak are awesome individuals in their own right, but, as sisters, their kindness, humor, wisdom...and bossiness really shine. Their experiences growing up with Hungarian immigrant parents, dealing with the untimely death of a husband, and swimming together have created bonds that are tighter than anything I've seen or heard. It's a joy to behold.2025-02-2717 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Anne Barbaret: Finding Her FlowWhat do yoga and swimming have in common? Can you get to know someone after 28 years of knowing them? Why is the Dolphin Club a second home for so many? Anne Barbaret, with the wisdom of a teacher and her famously French accent, opens up about her life on and off the mat.2025-02-1315 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Marty Machado: The Art of WaterThere are many artists at the Dolphin Club, but I think Marty Machado may be the only one who draws inspiration from his time spent working on container ships and fishing for salmon in Alaska. Hear about the joys and challenges of living at sea for up to six months at a time and trying to make a living as an artist while raising a family in the city. 2025-01-3017 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Jeff Hanak: Serving Up HospitalityJeff Hanak is the consummate San Francisco restaurateur with a host of successful restaurants on his resumé like Chow, Park Chow, Nopa, Nopalito, Liholiho Yacht Club, and Good Good Culture Club. It's not been an easy road, but he finds joy in making sure hospitality is always on the menu.
Learn how he got into the business, why he's stayed, and how swimming in the Bay helps him cope with the chaos.
2025-01-1617 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Laura Vartain Horn: Balancing Work, Home, and SwimmingLaura Vartain Horn served for 12 years in the U.S. Attorney's Office as a federal prosecutor before moving to the private sector -- reluctantly because she absolutely loved her job, but not her public service salary. Her final case: prosecuting the assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband.
Hear about Laura's life in the courtroom, swimming from the Farallons, the challenges of working very full time and raising three boys with her husband, and why she relies on the Dolphin Club, and the sauna, in particular, for support and sanity.2025-01-0217 min
Julie Prince's House to House PodcastJulie Prince - House to House December24 MixSome' of my favourites that I have played this year, along with some newbies...from my house to your house, your December lushness! A massive 'THANK YOU' to everyone who plays/downloads the podcast, much love!Have a great Christmas & Happy New Year!Enjoy! ❤Roque - Truth Is Malik Faquir, Naila Taquidir - Cut The Chase (Rowdy SA Remix)Girls of the Internet, Ruti - Shaken To My SoulNthabo, Russell Zuma, Makhanj, Zeenhle, Tshilidzi, Tae - Hlala namLaTique, Colbert, Chymamusique - Above My HeadDr...2024-12-231h 332000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Joseph Omran: Living the best day of his lifeAsk Joe Omran how he is on any given day and he'll always reply: "It's the best day of my life." Joe is truly living by those words, even in the midst of sorrows, struggles, the war in Palestine, and the chaos (especially during Covid) of running a revered Nob Hill grocery store, Le Beau Market.
In this episode of 2000 Stories from the Dolphin Club, hear how and why Joe has managed to stay so positive and feel so lucky day after day. 2024-12-1918 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Rusa Chiu: Living with GratitudeInterviewing a therapist is no easy task, and a Jungian analyst at that, but luckily I had more than 50 minutes to get to know Rusa Chiu's amazing life story. It began in China and moved to Taiwan, Japan, Berkeley, Paris, San Francisco, and her current home, the Zen Center at Green Gulch Farm.
In this episode of 2000 Stories you'll hear about her chaotic childhood, attending Berkeley in the sixties, becoming a therapist, living at the Zen Center, and how she's now learning to age with grace and gratitude.
2024-12-0518 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Peter Molnar: A Keeper of the BayPeter Molnar doesn't just swim in the Bay, he helps keep it clean through his work as a board member of San Francisco Bay Keeper. And he takes it one step further, combining his non-profit work with his career in wine by creating Rose for the Bay. Hear about Peter's thoughts on the state of the Bay, his parents crazy story of immigrating from Budapest to San Francisco, and why he loves wine and the Dolphin Club.2024-11-2116 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Kalani Leifer: Feeling LuckyKalani Leifer doesn't take his luck in life for granted. That's why he has spent the last 10 years building COOP Careers, a nonprofit working to overcome underemployment for first generation college students.
In this episode of 2000 Stories, you'll hear more about his own career path and life outside of work — from caring for his dad with dementia, coming out, navigating mental health issues, swimming fast, and the joys of being a gay Dolphin.2024-11-0717 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Deb Sullivan: Tending Bar, Art & TidesIs the tide ebbing or flooding? Thanks to Deb Sullivan, the Dolphin Club's resident tide chart keeper, it's easy to find out. But that's just one small aspect of Deb's rich life, filled with painting, bar owning, swimming, mothering, music, and more.
Hear about Deb's artistic life and what it's like to be on the other side of the bar — and what she still loves about both pursuits many decades later. 2024-10-2417 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Joby Bernstein: Never Standing StillIt's election time, so who better to profile than Joby Bernstein who, at the ripe old age of 28, had the crazy idea to run for Congress. He didn't win...this time...but he's winning in lots of other places in his life, including the bay.
In this episode of 2000 Stories hear about the causes he's most passionate about and why community is what matters most. 2024-10-1017 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Margaret Keenan: Finding Happiness & TrinketsMargaret Keenan makes the most of the Dolphin Club and the Bay, swimming, rowing, paddling, piloting and volunteering, always with a smile on her face. It's her happy place. In this episode of 2000 Stories hear about her life in and out of the Bay, and why handing out trinkets makes her so darn happy.2024-09-2614 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Charlie McIntyre: Motivating Rowers & MoreCharlie McIntyre loves rowing. But a spate of injuries means he can no longer pull like he used to. So, he's moved to the coxswain seat of the Wieland wooden boat and for the last 18 years or so has been motivating women to row with passion and speed...so they can beat the South End team in the annual Tri race. Hear about his career as a prosthetist and his life in rowing.
Don't know Charlie? Catch a glimpse here.2024-09-1218 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Diane Campbell: Earning Her PlaceIn this episode of 2000 Stories you'll meet the indomitable Diane Campbell. She spent her career coaching and teaching others — in the pool and in the classroom — and now in the Bay where she runs the incredibly popular swim clinics for members. Every story reveals her passion for swimming and never giving up in the face of adversity.
After you listen, take a look at Diane on the Dolphin Club website.
2024-08-2917 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Vini Johnson: Finding BalanceVini Johnson is a musician, a comic, a tech entrepreneur, and now a bay swimmer. In this episode of 2000 Stories, Vini shares his diverse passions and how he's figuring out how to balance his creative and business sides. He even brought his guitar and plays a little U2 for us.
If you don't know Vini, you can put a face to the name right here
2024-08-1518 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Katie White: London CallingIn this episode of 2000 Stories we head to London to reunite with Katie White. While Katie only spent a year with us, her connection to the Bay and the club runs deep. Hear how she found the club, what it's like to be without it now that she's returned home, and how her new company, Enough, is aiming to deter the crime of rape.
To see a picture of Katie, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-08-0113 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubNow's the Time: With Mike WeinerIn this bonus episode of 2000 Stories, we get a musical treat from Mike Weiner who tickles the ivories and talks about how he fell in love with jazz.2024-07-1707 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Mike Weiner: Loving LifeAt 83, or any age for that matter, Dr. Mike Weiner's energy is hard to match. He loves his work in Alzheimer's research, swimming in the bay (even though the research didn't prove that cold water is beneficial to your health), his wife of 62 years, playing jazz with fellow Dolphins, and the Dolphin Club itself. In this episode of 2000 Stories you'll hear about his groundbreaking research and his very abbreviated life story. He had so much to say that I created a bonus music episode, too.
For a picture of Mike, head to the Dolphin Club website.2024-07-1718 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Sue Garfield: The Cornbread QueenIf you've ever smelled cornbread emanating from the Dolphin Club kitchen, you'll know that Sue Garfield is in the house. In this episode of 2000 Stories, you'll learn far more about Sue, her early days working on the historic ships at Aquatic Park, her love of the 43 bus and walking the city, and, of course, her secret recipe and why making cornbread warms her soul..and ours.
To see a picture of Sue, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-07-0416 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Pete Bianucci: Looking Back, Looking ForwardPete Bianucci has been a member of the Dolphin Club for over 60 years. And in those 60 years he's given back to the club in more ways than you can imagine. While he's no longer able to swim in the Bay, his memories of and passion for the club are as sharp as ever. In this episode of 2000 Stories, you'll hear what it was like in the old days, what it takes to lead the Escape from Alcatraz for 25 years, and his thoughts on the club's future.
To see a picture of Pete, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-s...2024-06-2015 min
The Infinite Life with Katische HaberfieldHow fiction helps us navigate midlife choices: Julie HollandSend us a textAuthor Julie Holland discusses her adventures in writing and the inspirations behind her novels. Julie, who has transitioned from various careers, shares her journey from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast and how personal experiences shape her stories, focusing on mature women navigating midlife changes. The conversation delves into themes of transformation, loss, and the supernatural elements in her books. Julie also provides insights into her writing process and offers advice for aspiring midlife writers.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Infinite Life Podcast01:32 Meet Julie Holland: A...2024-06-1946 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Pia Hinckle: Finding More Heaven & Less Hell in the WaterIn this episode of 2000 Stories, Pia Hinckle, a fourth generation San Franciscan with a famously infamous father, Warren Hinckle, shares how she tackled her anxiety in the water, moving from panic attacks to side stroking to swimming from Angel Island to San Quentin (heaven to hell). For non-swimmers, she reflects on how she's many of those same skills to tackle challenges on dry land.
To see a picture of Pia, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-06-0517 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Peter Bostelmann: Swimming to MindfulnessSwimming in cold water requires a presence of both mind and body. In this episode of 2000 Stories, Peter Bostelmann, Chief Mindfulness Officer at SAP, shares his work and play experiences with mindfulness and why he believes cold water swimming is the perfect place to practice it.
To see a picture of Peter, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-05-2315 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Sharon Wong: Rowing in RetirementSharon Wong may be a new member, but she's always had the Dolphin Club in her sights. Now she's rowing out of Aquatic Park and finding retirement anything but retiring. She plays the ukulele, fights City Hall, sings in a choir, paints watercolors, pilots for club swims, and edited a documentary about the Old Goats. She is one of the fascinating 2000 Stories from the Dolphin Club.
To see a picture of Sharon, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-05-0916 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Denise Sauerteig: The Unofficial Sauna CommissionerDenise REALLY loves the sauna. Which is why once she gets in it takes her forever to leave. The conversations that ensue range from the serious to the silly. That's Denise for you.
In this episode of 2000 Stories, Denise shares her thoughts on being Jewish, getting "hazed" as a new member, the importance of having a "third space", and why she believes Burning Man and the Dolphin Club have more in common than you might think.
To see a picture of Denise, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-04-2517 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Michael Collett: Finding Community on the Handball CourtAt 6'7" and black, Michael Collett is probably a rare sight on the handball court...or anywhere in the club for that matter. But he's fallen in love with the sport and the community who have welcomed him with open arms. In this episode, we talk about way more than handball, including race, San Francisco history, MUNI, graphic design, and AI, to name just a few.
To see a picture of Michael, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-04-1117 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Dave Zovickian: 40 Years of VolunteeringIt's hard to imagine finding a Dolphin Club member who cares more about the club. From Locker Room Captain (a post he's been serving in for 25 + years) to Swim Commissioner to President, and now Secretary, there's hardly a role he hasn't taken on. In this episode of 2000 Stories, hear why Dave believes in giving back to the place he loves. Oh and speaking of loves, tie dye is definitely on the list, too.
To see a picture of Dave, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-03-2818 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Madhuri Yechuri: Always Learning, Always SmilingIt's amazing to meet someone who turns a fear into a passion. That's Madhuri for you. From swimming at night to starting her own tech company, she exhibits true joie de vivre. Madhuri shares her journey from India to Indiana to San Francisco and some pretty shocking stories about sea lion encounters and her experiences as one of the first women of color at the Dolphin Club.
To see a picture of Madhuri, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-03-1416 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Ryan Hedum: Grateful for EverythingWhat does an aspiring professional rugby player do when his dreams are dashed due to injury? Ryan Hedum shares his journey — the highs and lows — and how finding the Dolphin Club gave him a sense of place and purpose in San Francisco. The added bonus: the cold water helps alleviate his daily pain.
At age 27, Ryan has lived a full, full life. And he is wise beyond his years. Today, he's turned his love of food and sustainable farming to whole animal butchery. It's just one of the surprising stories and thoughtful insights he shar...2024-02-2916 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Mimi Osborne, the Dolphin Club's Oldest Active SwimmerAt 89 1/2, Mimi Osborne makes aging look easy. But she warns us that it's anything but. A Dolphin Club member since 1979, she still swims twice a week, even after a full ankle replacement. Mimi has what you might call history with the club, going as far back as 1961 when her husband Daniel Osborne joined. She shares some of her fondest memories, honest advice, and wisdom about aging, swimming, widowhood, and her plans to see the next solar eclipse.
To see a picture of Mimi, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-02-1516 min2000 Stories from the Dolphin ClubMeet Suzie Dods, Creator of the 24 Hour RelaySuzie Dods is a Dolphin Club lifetime member, swim coach, English Channel relay and solo finisher, and Greece lover. Oh and in her spare time she created the 24 hour relay, thanks to her two unsuccessful attempts and one successful swim around Manhattan. "Weirdly fun" is how she describes it. We'll let you be the judge.
To see a picture of Suzie, visit https://dolphinclub.org/community/#2000-stories-id2024-02-0114 min
Atomic Hobo - Nuclear War PodcastProject Sunshine, Part 2The secret plutonium experiments carried out in Cold War America.You can buy Attack Warning Red: How Britain Prepared for Nuclear War here: https://linktr.ee/attackwarningredThank you for listening.Julie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-2023 min
Julie Prince's House to House PodcastJulie Prince - House to House April23 MixSorry I missed getting a mix done in March...it was a bit hectic!! But, here we go for April...some gorgeous 'proper lush' gems ❤Enjoy!AfroDrum - Sunshine In The Rain EnoSoul, Ree Morris - This Is WhyLapie, Czwe De Ritual, Colbert - When You Gone (TimAdeep Remix)V-Tone, Avenue Deep - Save Me From Me Frank Da Ice, Murphy Cubic, Comfort - 24th Blessing (Instrumental Mix)SculpturedMusic - Speak Lord (Chymamusique Retro Remix)Gabbana - Good Summer LovinV.Underground, Earl W. Green, Da'vi...2023-04-101h 32
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe Power of Words -A Speech AnalysedJulie has been analysing speeches for an extensive amount of time and in this episode she shares elements of a recent speech highlighting the power of the words and looks at how the language and content could be relevant to any number of situations and asks how you could use aspects of this speech in your communication with others? KEY TAKEAWAYS One wrong word or right word changes the communication You need to be aware of the power of the words and how they are delivered Speeches can have huge impact and affect things in many ways...2023-01-1115 min
The Sunshine Signal28: USING AUTHENTICITY TO GET ACCEPTED INTO YOUR DREAM COLLEGE: future-planning guided by passion feat. Julie Kim, Ed.M Harvard UniversityJoin Hailey in a November's guest episode where she sits down with Julie Kim, a graduate of USC and Harvard and the founder of Passion Prep (formerly Julie Kim Consulting), a college-consulting company that teaches students how to get into their dream schools by using their passion and authenticity. Hailey started The Sunshine Signal under the guidance of Julie within her college-mentorship program, so the conversation was a perfect full-circle moment that covers WHY passion is the key to success in the competitive college admissions landscape.
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The Idea Fountain: Life Changing ConversationsS6 Ep6: Family with Nabil Ayers and My Life in the SunshineNabil Ayers is President of the Beggars Music Group, played in many successful Seattle area bands, and owned my favorite local record store Sonic Boom. Recently he released his Memoir "My Life in the Sunshine: Searching for My Father and Discovering My Family". His Father, Roy Ayers, is a jazz legend but this book gives you a chance to get to know one of my favorite people from growing up in the Seattle, Nabil. 2022-08-1649 min
The Julie Bender ShowYes, This Life Coach Was Divorced Twice By 30...Sun Happens! With Marissa Baker - 059Have you ever been affected by toxic positivity?
Do you have past trauma that you cover with "I'm fine", "it made me stronger" or other cliché phrases that aren't actually true of you, because healing hasn't yet been found? My guest Marissa Baker can relate. If you're on TikTok, you may have heard of the Life Coach who was being discredited for being divorced twice by the age of 30. Well, she's here to share the full story and how forgiving herself and focusing on her own healing was what was actually needed for her to move on, a...2022-05-2555 minConscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday - The Power of Compounding an ExampleJulie shares a great story about the effect of compounding from the book 6 steps to Financial Freedom by Emmanuel – This short example really illustrates how compounding works and the difference it makes to the amount you put in and end up with, listen in and hear more KEY TAKEAWAYS The earlier you start compounding the better Think about starting to save early The power of compounding will make a huge difference BEST MOMENTS ‘The astonishing power of compounding over time’ ‘I wish I’d known this, with t...2022-05-2504 min
Women in Real Estate Success Series with Julie DavisWomen in Real Estate Success Series with Julie Davis - Danelle WisemanThis week our guest is Danelle Wiseman from Better Homes and Gardens on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Danelle Wiseman and Jonathan Pattinson are proud to have opened the very first Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate office in Queensland, with the Caloundra Office in November 2019.
Partnering with Jonathan in 2014, they started selling residential real estate as a team before opening their own office. Their experience has allowed them to be able to lead and mentor their expanding team and capture strong market share in their rapidly growing area. So much so, they were able to...2022-05-1135 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A -Z of Business - O - OpinionsWhatever you do and in whatever role you will be with people who will share their opinions Julie explains why it’s important not only to learn to have an opinion and make your voice heard but also learn to listen to other’s opinions KEY TAKEAWAYS When you are working with people whatever your role everyone has an opinion You have to learn how to express your opinion You need to learn how to accept the opinions of others An opinion can open up a wider discussion Listen to someone else’s opini...2022-02-1803 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday – Tomorrow Never ComesEveryone at some point says “I’ll start that tomorrow” but the truth is tomorrow never comes Whatever you want for your health, finance and spiritual wealth make a plan and commit to starting today, now and in the moment KEY TAKEAWAYS Tomorrow is always tomorrow Make the commitment to do what you need to do The only place to start is today and now, Whatever it is that you want for your health, financial wealth or spiritual wealth commit to starting it, now in the moment BEST MOMENTS ‘To...2021-12-2902 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business – Key Performance IndicatorKey performance indicators are indicators of performance against key objectives and are an important part of any business, listen in and hear how they can be used for individuals, teams, and businesses KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s an indicator of you, your team or your business's performance-linked to a key objective It can be linked to quantity or quality It can be service, people or finance-led A key performance indicator can be put against anything you have a goal for BEST MOMENTS ‘You can measure yourself against your KPI’s’ ‘It’...2021-12-2402 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday - Past Performance does not Predict the FutureYour future is not determined by what’s happed in the past unless you let it and Julie explains how you can change from limiting beliefs to enabling and empowering beliefs if you want to. Ask yourself what’s enabling you and what’s hindering you in your wealth creation and make the changes you need to recreate your habits. KEY TAKEAWAYS You can go from a limiting belief to an empowering and enabling belief. Past performance doesn’t predict future outcomes. What’s enabling you? What’s hindering you? You can change your habits. BE...2021-12-1502 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A -Z of Business I - IntentionFocusing on your intentions can make a big difference in achieving your goals and targets. Make your intentions public and pay close attention to them and you will be working with the focus that will mean you can get to where you want and achieve what you intended KEY TAKEAWAYS What is your intention for you, those you work with and your business? Pay attention to your intention and what you will achieve will be what you intended Everything you do you have an intent to do Make your intentions public and y...2021-12-0302 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday: Running Out of Money!True wealth is not only financial but also wealth in your health and spiritual growth. It’s vital to be healthy and you can start simple, start small and build to achieve health wealth, financial wealth, and spiritual wealth. KEY TAKEAWAYS True wealth is not of the pocket but of the heart and of the mind There is so much to being truly wealthy Add exercise to begin the journey to increase your health wealth Your health is vital if you are to be truly wealthy BEST MOMENTS ‘Don’t run ou...2021-12-0102 minConscious Leadership PodcastRomance FraudJulie tackles the ever-growing romance fraud business sharing advice that anyone can use to lower the chances that fraudsters will get to them. If you are on social media you are potentially a target and as Julie discusses the scams are complex and convincing, listen in and take Julie’s advice to avoid being caught in romance fraud KEY TAKEAWAYS Romance fraud is big business and its rife They will do the research and get you at your lowest point It’s a job for them and they will earn thousands of pound...2021-11-2915 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A - Z of Business: H - HeartDoes your business have heart? Heart in a business makes all the difference especially when the going gets tough and when you can truly engage heart, head, and hands across your business with everyone then you can achieve your goals. KEY TAKEAWAYS Does your business have heart? Do your staff, suppliers, stakeholders have heart in the business? If you can engage the heart, head, and hands you can truly make a difference Ask yourself – How are you encouraging the heart in your business? BEST MOMENTS ‘Encourage heart in you...2021-11-2602 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business – GumptionToday’s episode is all about what gumption is and how those with gumption think big and make things happen for themselves If you want to develop the characteristics of someone with gumption listen in now KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s a number of good characteristics combined together that are designed to help you and your life It’s a skill that can be learnt, it’s a set of characteristics You need to be bold and audacious Someone with gumption steps forward and makes things happen for themselves You need to think big and act big G...2021-11-1903 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday - A Forbes ArticleJulie discusses a Forbes article on what money really is written by her mentor Rob Moore, author of the book ‘Money’ and host of the ‘Money’ podcast What is your meaning of money? Many people’s carry beliefs around money that are founded in their cultural, religious, and environmental backgrounds. Money is not a conscious tool it’s a lever for the person using it Think about what your beliefs are around money, where they have come from and what action you can take KEY TAKEAWAYS People make money mean what they beli...2021-11-1704 minConscious Leadership PodcastHabits of Successful People - Part1Julie has written multiple articles on the subject of habits and shares some great content about the question of where we get our habits from Habits are the combination of everything you do and successful people have successful habits. To get the outcome you desire you need to develop successful habits and this is a great place to get started KEY TAKEAWAYS A habit is something done regularly and repeated, 95% of what we do is a habit Part of true wealth is health and successful people make exercise and meditation part of t...2021-11-1513 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business – FeedbackFeedback can help people to be a better version of themselves if it is done well and this episode in the A-Z of Business is a great reminder of the value and importance of understanding what feedback is and how to deliver it constructively KEY TAKEAWAYS Feedback is something you should request It will help you grow Feedback delivered well allows people to be a better version of themselves Feedback delivered poorly can really hurt There are only two types of feedback – praise and constructive criticism BEST MOMENTS ‘You can ge...2021-11-1202 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday – A Reminder of True WealthWhat is true wealth? Julie explains the three key elements of true wealth and how to they must be considered together when you look at your life Economic wealth balanced with good health and spiritual growth is what makes true wealth and this episode is a great reminder about keeping the elements in balance KEY TAKEAWAYS True wealth consists of three things in reality Wealth is economic security balanced by health If you aren’t compounding the good stuff then it will impact your health If you are misusing your hea...2021-11-1005 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A -Z of Business E - EthicsThe ‘E’ of this second A-Z of Business is Ethics Ethics and being ethical is important across many aspects of business from joint ventures to partnerships and fundraising. Your ethics are displayed as your character and are reflected in your conduct so understanding your own and other people’s ethics is vital KEY TAKEAWAYS Ethics is a system of moral principles for individuals and society It is linked directly to culture Your ethics define how you interact with others Your ethics are displayed as your character Individuals develop their own standar...2021-11-0503 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A -Z of Business D - Decision MakingIn business and in life we make thousands of decisions every day but is there a good way to make a decision? Julie shares great advice about the basis for decision making and explains why making conscious decisions is the best way forward KEY TAKEAWAYS Decision making forms part of our habit We can have mixed feelings about a decision Big decisions can be complex and small decisions can be complex You can struggle with making a decision because you don’t know what the outcome will be The best way to mak...2021-10-2906 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday - 2 Negative Money BeliefsNegative money beliefs that can really hold you back from having money and making money It’s all about how you think about money and in this Wealth Wednesday episode Julie looks at two frequently heard money beliefs ‘Money is the root of all evil’ and ‘Rich people are greedy’ These negative money beliefs are often voiced but are they really true? Julie shares great content about why ultimately it’s all about your beliefs and how you think about it KEY TAKEAWAYS Your beliefs and values become your thoughts Your thoughts b...2021-10-1304 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business A – AccountsJulie explains why you need to find a good accountant and understand what your accounts are telling you in the first episode of the new A – Z of Business When you have a good accountant you need to be prepared to tell them everything so that they can help you in the best possible way across both your personal and business life. Learn about how a good accountant can help and make sure you have one so you can move forward with confidence KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are in business you...2021-10-0103 minConscious Leadership PodcastSuccess - What is it Really?What is success, who has it and how do you get it? Julie looks at why everyone’s definition of success will be different and how success is part of every area of our lives A key part of being successful is recognising how driven you are and understanding your level of self-awareness. When you look at what you want to achieve across the different areas of your life and are focused on accomplishing your goals you will be successful KEY TAKEAWAYS Success is very different for every one of us...2021-09-1309 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday - Personal Responsibility For WealthJulie looks at the differing beliefs of those who are wealthy and those who are not. If you want to be wealthy you need to create the belief that you will succeed and understand you are the one who is creating your success because when you take personal responsibility you make the right choices and will be wealthy KEY TAKEAWAYS Wealthy people believe that they create their lives Poor people believe life happens to them You have to believe you are causing your success or creating the mediocre life that surrounds you B...2021-09-0802 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday - Decisions Create ResultsJulie shares her Wealth Wednesday thoughts about the impact your choices and decisions have on true wealth – financial, health and spiritual Every choice you make and every decision made impacts on both you and those around you creating results - your choices create your life so making mindful decisions is crucial if you want to achieve the life you want KEY TAKEAWAYS The choices you make create the life you live Choices are across every aspect of wealth – your financial, health and spiritual wealth and growth Every decision and every choice you make ha...2021-09-0102 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z Of Business X - XoompinXoompin means to drive over bumps in the road and as an analogy, it works well for business as you will inevitably face bumps on your business journey as you move towards success. Listen in and hear how to effectively xoompin on your journey to where you want to be. KEY TAKEAWAYS You may need to go over, go around, or get over the challenges along the way The better the foundation of your business the better prepared you will be for xoompin Get the best advice from those who have already be...2021-08-2702 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A - Z of Business W - WisdomWhat is wisdom and where do we get it from? Julie explains why some wisdom is gained from those around us and some is gained from our own experiences as we move through life Wisdom brings perspective on making decisions and taking action and is the foundation of success in both business and life. KEY TAKEAWAYS We inherit some of our wisdom from those around us in our formative years Our wisdom comes from the habits of those around us and from our own experiences as we move through life. O...2021-08-2003 minConscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday – Rich People PlanAny successful business is built on a foundation of economic knowledge and in this episode, Julie uses some iconic quotes to illustrate the different ways rich people and poor people look after their finances. You need to ask yourself if you are living in the moment or planning for the future and how you are managing your finances. KEY TAKEAWAYS Any good business has a foundation of economic knowledge If you owe the bank a hundred pounds it’s your problem but if you owe them a hundred million it’s their proble...2021-08-1803 minConscious Leadership PodcastA-Z of Business - VisionIn the A-Z of business ‘V’ couldn’t be anything else but vision and Julie explains why having a vision is vital for you and your business and how it can be effectively used in decision making With an inspirational vision, you and everyone else in your business will be motivated every day to move forwards. KEY TAKEAWAYS Without a vision how do you know what are you aiming for? The vision is what provides you with the inspiration, Without the vision how are you making the decisions in your business what are the...2021-08-1304 minConscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday – EnergyIn this focused episode, Julie shares great reminders about the importance of keeping your energy levels high if you want to achieve good spiritual energy, good wealth and good health. If you learn how to look after and build your energy you can earn big money and listening to Julie’s advice is a great way to start. KEY TAKEAWAYS Wealth can be financial wealth, health wealth or spiritual wealth We are energy, society is energy, the universe is energy, cash is energy, spiritual growth is energy, your health is energy You nee...2021-08-0404 minConscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business - TradeWhat are you trading? Central to everything is trading and it’s something everyone does, you may trade your time for money or if you have your own business your knowledge, a product or a service You need to always ask Is there a need and value for what you want to trade because if there is you can create the success you deserve KEY TAKEAWAYS We all have to trade something Trading is exchanging value for income whatever you do You can trade your skillset for income You might trad...2021-07-2304 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday – Grow Your MoneyIf you want financial wealth you need to focus initially on making money, keeping your money and later investing your money to grow more In this Wealth Wednesday episode, hear about the steps to financial wealth and how your mindset linked to money affects how you make it, keep it and grow it to become financially wealthy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Think about your mindset and mind flow What are your conscious and unconscious patterns of thoughts linked to you and money? Your mindset around money affects how much you make, how much you ke...2021-07-2103 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastA-Z of Business S – Social MediaJulie looks at social media and explains why whatever you think about it you have to have a presence on it so that people can find you. Get visible and embrace social media understanding that every post is a way to share your value and get connected. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the 21st century, any business that wants to be successful has to have a presence on social media If it’s not the business then the owners or individuals need to have a presence You need to be visible across the main soc...2021-07-1604 minConscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday: Comfort vs Creating DissatisfactionJulie looks at why you need to create dissatisfaction if you want to make changes that will bring you financial wealth and create growth in your personal development. If you are feeling comfortable it can be challenging to do something different but creating dissatisfaction is the only way to move out of your comfort zone and do the things that make you feel uncomfortable KEY TAKEAWAYS Your comfort zone is proportionally linked to your money zone If you want to increase financial wealth or create wealth in health, mindset or growth you h...2021-07-1402 minConscious Leadership PodcastA - Z of Business R - ReputationYou create the reputation others have of you so it’s important to understand at every moment of every day other people are making judgements. Regularly take time to review what others would say about you because your reputation goes everywhere with you and is built on everything about you from the way you look to how you behave. KEY TAKEAWAYS Reputation is the beliefs and opinions others hold about you. Your behaviours and how you express yourself to the world is how your reputation is created. If you asked other people wha...2021-03-0506 minConscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business Q - QuestionAsking the right questions can mean you learn more. There are different types of questions both open and closed we grow up learning not only how to ask questions but also being programmed to answer them making them a vital part of how we communicate. KEY TAKEAWAYS A question can lead to the further examination of something. We grow up learning about questions Closed questions -usually leading to single word responses. Open questions will provide a story and give more information. We are programmed to provide answers to questions and if you ask the r...2021-02-2603 minConscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday - Focus on ContributionWealth in its purest format includes finance, health and spirituality. Contribution is a part of spirituality and linked to everything we do. Your contribution can be a simple gesture and can be a contribution of your time, effort or goodwill. Choosing to contribute is something everyone can do and something everyone can be wealthy in. KEY TAKEAWAYS Contribution in life isn’t just about you Everything you do affects and infects everyone around you If you want to experience wealth in its purest form you need to be contributing to oth...2021-02-2404 minConscious Leadership PodcastA To Z Of Business - P - PublishWith any business you have to promote and market the business to provide the leads that create the sales but what does publishing have to do with it? In this episode find out why publishing across different media is key in the success of any business and how you can get started. KEY TAKEAWAYS You can publish; -Articles -Posts on social media -A book you have written However, you choose to publish you are getting your message out to your potential customers and those you can p...2021-02-1903 minConscious Leadership PodcastAuthority: The, In, AnAuthority is a word that can inspire or provoke fear. In this week's show, Julie examines the concept of authority and how it affects us in business and in life. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we consider power, it generates an instinctual response. When we have authority, we generate power. Authority gives you the power to act independently and make decisions. In a working environment we must be sure about what our authority levels are. People look up to those in positions of power - those who have the authority to make decisions. This is true in all...2021-02-1514 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastA-Z Of Business - O For OpportunityIn this week's edition of the A-Z Of Business, Julie arrives at O for Opportunity, and talks about how this relates to business and life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Opportunities present themselves everywhere and in every part of our lives - both business and personal. It is up to us to make sure we see them and take advantage when they arise. When opportunities arrive, we must determine if the time is right for us to accept them. This will depend on the bigger vision we have. If taken at the right time, opportunity can positively impact our...2021-02-1204 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday - Planting SeedsEveryone needs a level of financial wealth to maintain their chosen lifestyle and learning how to take every penny or pound to make more pennies or pounds is a vital skillset for everyone. Learning how to grow and maintain your financial wealth is all about delayed gratification and Julie shares great content not only on how focusing solely on the present can affect your wealth but also why learning to plan for the future is key. KEY TAKEAWAYS The better you plan, the better the future will be for you and your l...2021-02-1004 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastA-Z of Business M - MentoringMentors can make the difference and accelerate your journey if you choose carefully. A mentor is someone who has already taken the path you want to take and achieved what you want to achieve moving forward. They can be paid or unpaid and you can work with them for a single session or over an extended period. Their role is to challenge and share their knowledge helping you to get where you want to be so finding the right mentor for you is key. KEY TAKEAWAYS A mentor is someone w...2021-01-2905 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastWealth Wednesday- Who do You Take Advice From?Creating wealth is all about taking advice and learning from those who have already done it. If you want to be wealthy you need to learn from those who are already wealthy and never listen to those who are broke. Julie shares great advice and tips on who you should be listening to if you want to learn how to create a financial, health or spiritual wealth pot and keep it. KEY TAKEAWAYS On the journey to being wealthy, your circle of friends will change. Your circle will change to i...2021-01-2703 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastA-Z of Business J = JoyWe all need more joy. When close to the end of life people share common regrets that focus on not living their lives being true to themselves with the courage to express what they are feeling and the understanding of the importance of the friendships. What you regret are the things that bring joy and anyone can choose to change and begin to bring more joy into their lives KEY TAKEAWAYS Imagine how much joy you could find if you didn’t work so hard Your work may be your joy...2021-01-0804 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business; G - GoalsGoals are important and work whatever the size of the organisation or business. You need goals to hold yourself to account and to make sure that others know what you want to achieve and can help and support. Whether you work alone or are part of an organisation record your goals so you know what you are working towards. KEY TAKEAWAYS You need one big goal - your vision Each department, team and division will need goals. You will need a strategy plan, a marketing plan, sales plan. Individual strategy p...2020-12-3005 minConscious Leadership PodcastWhat’s Your Vision for 2021?Where are you with your vision in life? Where ever you are in the world it’s been an unprecedented year. Everything has changed for everyone in some way but now’s the time to look forward and work on your vision for 2021. As we move forward there will be a new normal and it’s vital that you know how you want to be a part of it. KEY TAKEAWAYS We are online more than we have ever been are you showing up, are you present? Are you only an obse...2020-12-2810 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business: F - FocusThis is the focus around goals and your action plan. It can be easy to become distracted by the perceived potential of the ‘shiny penny’ syndrome but having the right sort of focus is an important element in any business. Get focused on your goals, actions and follow one course of action until successful KEY TAKEAWAYS This is the focus around following one course of action until successful How are you focusing your time? Are you trying to follow two or three different courses of action? What are you focusing on? Ho...2020-12-2505 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business: E - EnergyHow are your energy levels? We all need energy to be able to move forward and develop. It’s vital to understand that there are things and people who will boost your energy and also people and things that will deplete your energy. Make sure to surround yourself with things and people that lift your energy so that you can effectively grow and develop. KEY TAKEAWAYS How do you use your energy? Where do you direct your energy? How do you use your energy and what do you focus it on...2020-12-2304 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business: D - DesignDesign comes down to you and being conscious about your design. If you consciously understand what business you want to be involved in then you can design it with the end in mind. Julie shares the key questions you need to ask to achieve working in the business you want to. KEY TAKEAWAYS How do you want your business to look? Design your business with the end in mind. What business do you want to work with and in? Do you want to work on your own or with others? Where do y...2020-12-1805 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business: C - CommunicationCommunication is all about staying in dialogue with self and others on constantly and consistently. We all depend on communication to bring understanding, clarity and interaction with others. It is the key to everything we do and Julie shares great tips on how to get both internal and external communication in balance. KEY TAKEAWAYS Staying in communication with others is vital Staying in dialogue with ourselves is a fundamental aspect of being able to move forward If we allow our negative voice it serves no purpose. If we allow our positive voice t...2020-12-1605 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business: B - BalanceIs your business and life in balance? In this year more than ever achieving balance is what makes a positive difference and if you think consciously about keeping your life in balance you will be able to achieve more. If you understand what elements are important to keep in balance then you can make positive changes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Being able to balance all aspects of your life is a vital element. To remain in balance you need to be able to know; When to take a step back When emotions a...2020-12-1105 min
Conscious Leadership PodcastThe A-Z of Business: A - AgilityDo you have agility in your business and life? In this episode, Julie begins the A-Z of business with Agility. In the world of today agility in business is key, you need to have agility in thought, beliefs, emotions and in how you work and where you work. It’s a thought process that every business owner and leader needs to develop if they want to move forward successfully. KEY TAKEAWAYS Agility – the ability to move quickly and nimbly. Agility is vital in business today. Having the agility to ch...2020-12-0905 min
Happy HamstringsMorning sunshine, subbing, and pretending to be a lumberjackJulie talks about subbing sunrise yoga, cleaning up the yard, and still counting calories! Stay strong
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Middle Grade MavensEpisode 34: The Mavens Top 21 for 2019 / Interview Sunshine ShamooToday on Middle Grade Mavens, we are wrapping up 2019 with our top 21 most loved books. Plus we interview the mini-mavens, and our final interview for the year, with the awesome Sunshine Shamoo.
Illustrator Links:
https://www.stuffbysunshine.com.au/
Sunshine's You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI4-DfEBNb_aYkUzicS_TpQ
Publisher Links:
https://lakepress.com.au/collection/shine-bright-unicorn/
Don't forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform, for our 2020 Ask The Editor series, going live from January 9 2020.
To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com
Or to find Julie online drop by https://ww...2019-12-1145 min
Ask Julie RyanAsk Julie Ryan- Episode148 –Sunshine State BluesThis week on the Ask Julie Ryan Show, psychic and medical intuitive Julie gets to scan a woman if Florida to help figure out why she is so depressed. The answer Julie provides may surprise you. In addition, a woman who is seven weeks pregnant asks Julie to scan her fetus. An Iowa caller asks Julie to communicate with a recently deceased friendto find out why she committed suicide. Another woman asks Julie to figure out why her new rescue kitty is so schizo, and a Chicago caller asks Julie to do a healing on her jaw. A Canadian...2019-04-0658 min