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Mujer CEO, Creativa, Emprendedora y OptimistaSazón, Conexión y Forbes: El Networking que Transforma (con Ciji Castro)En este episodio de Mujer CEO converso con una mujer que admiro profundamente: Ciji Castro, fundadora y chef ejecutiva de Domestic Gourmet. Su historia nos lleva desde la cocina de su casa hasta las páginas de la revista Forbes. Ciji nos comparte cómo usar el networking como una herramienta de transformación, visibilidad y conexión auténtica, sin necesidad de grandes presupuestos de marketing. Además, hablamos de su producto estrella: el aceite de achiote orgánico, y su misión de preservar la cultura latina a través del sabor, la familia y la excele...2025-07-2826 min
A Day In Her LifeEpisode 101: A Day In Her Life with Ciji Townsend - Corporate Communicator, Founder of Balanced Not Busy, Mom in AtlantaTell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Ciji Townsend – Full, Balanced, and Joyfully Intentional DaysThis week, Ellie sits down with Ciji Townsend, corporate communicator, keynote speaker, founder of Balanced Not Busy, and mom based in Atlanta. Known for her refreshing take on time, balance, and presence, Ciji shares how she structures her days to support both her ambition and her well-being.What We Discuss:Listening to Her Body...2025-05-061h 21
AdjacentAdjacent Giver- Ciji Wagner with Louder than Silence! Become an Ally!Welcome Back! Welcome to Adjacent!Meet our new friend Ciji Wagner with Louder than Silence! One day in 2018, Louder than Silence founder, Ciji, was driving home from an EMDR therapy appointment when the thought hit her, "Why am I paying to undo the damage of someone else’s wrongdoing?" From there, the thought took off like wildfire: Louder Than Silence wants to make it possible for every survivor of sexual violence to receive the powerful healing that comes from EMDR at no cost.Beyond that, Louder than Silence wants to use our voice to advocate fo...2025-03-3044 min
Authors on the Air Global Radio NetworkThought Garden on Air with Ciji Castro: Cultural Roots, Bold FlavorsWelcome to the season TWO of the Thought Garden - on Air! Host Alexis Quintal, CEO and Owner of Rosarium has invited entrepreneurs and media professionals with an understanding of personal branding to share their stories and journey.
Our next guest for season 2 is Ciji Castro, founder of Domestic Gourmet—the brand behind the first-ever Organic Annatto Oil on the market. Ciji’s on a mission to bring bold Latin flavors to modern kitchens while honoring deep culinary traditions. We’ll dive into her journey, her love for ancestral cooking, and how she’s turning family recipes into pantry staples.
Connect...2025-03-2728 minAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkThought Garden on Air with Ciji Castro: Cultural Roots, Bold FlavorsWelcome to the season TWO of the Thought Garden - on Air! Host Alexis Quintal, CEO and Owner of Rosarium has invited entrepreneurs and media professionals with an understanding of personal branding to share their stories and journey.
Our next guest for season 2 is Ciji Castro, founder of Domestic Gourmet—the brand behind the first-ever Organic Annatto Oil on the market. Ciji’s on a mission to bring bold Latin flavors to modern kitchens while honoring deep culinary traditions. We’ll dive into her journey, her love for ancestral cooking, and how she’s turning family recipes into pantry staples.
Connect...2025-03-2728 min
The Traveling Therapist Podcast126. Master the Art of Living Overseas: Dr. Ciji Blue's Insights on Expat AdjustmentIn this captivating episode of the Traveling Therapist podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ciji Blue, a seasoned therapist and military contractor living in Sicily, to delve into the intricacies of transitioning from a traditional therapy role to embracing a globe-trotting lifestyle. Dr. Blue shares her personal and professional journey, detailing her initial move from community mental health in North Carolina to working with military families abroad, which kickstarted her decade-long adventure across various continents. The conversation explores the unique challenges and adjustments expats face, particularly when moving with a military spouse, and how these experiences shape both personal...2024-07-0728 min
Prison To MillionsChoreographing Success in Fitness and Fellowship - A Conversation with Ciji CarrUnlock the transformative power of dance with Ciji Carr, a New Jersey dance studio owner, and myself, Andre Norman, as we reveal the magic of movement in uniting communities and empowering individuals. From my early days as one of Boston's original breakdancers to the current scene where Ciji's studio doubles as a social hub, we share the rhythms that bring people together. Whether it's the diversity of class demographics or the potential for romance on the dance floor, we weave a tapestry of stories that illustrate dance's potent role in society. Feel the beat of innovation as...2024-04-1638 min
Rosé with Rae58 | Finding Comfort in Chaos and Pivoting + Prioritizing Your Way to Balance with Ciji Townsend of Balanced Not BusySeason 3 is winding down, but I knew I could not close out this season without sitting down with my boo, Ciji. I call her the queen of balance + pivots and you'll see why on this podcast episode. I love Ciji because she keeps it real. Her life is her content and as she's navigating being a mom of 2, solo-parenting while her husband has business travel, or picking up Chick-fil-A dinner for the second (or third) time this week, she's bringing her Balanced Not Busy community along with her. In today's episode we are diving into: Not going into...2024-02-151h 03
The BJJ FoxcastThe BJJ Foxcast Episode 59 with Chris Smith, Ciji Smith and Aimee MartinezChris Smith is a BJJ Purple Belt under Alex Martinez, a former Division I Wrestler for Arizona State University, a Fire Engineer/Paramedic with the Chandler Fire Department, and the wrestling coach at Ares East Mesa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Ciji Smith is a Family Nurse Practitioner and entrepreneur.
Chris and Ciji own Warrior Hydration & Wellness, a local Arizona business offering mobile IV infusion and IM injection services. Check out Warrior Hydration & Wellness at www.warriorhydration.com.
Aimee Martinez is a BJJ Brown Belt under Alex Martinez and a Registered Nurse.
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being BALANCED podcastMe time: navigating time for yourself in every season of life, a conversation with Ciji TownsendKicking off a four part series focused on Me Time! First up, Ciji Townsend, founder of Balanced Not Busy breaks down ways to embrace time for yourself in every season of life.
The number one question asked at speaking engagements, in DMs and in casual phone chats is - "how do you find me time?" Well if you've been following along in IG stories, you know that Ciji doesn't skip or sacrifice time to enjoy a bath soak, go for a solo walk, read a book or just curl up on the couch...2023-03-2824 min
Inspire to Run PodcastHow to reach your half marathon goal no matter the time with Ciji SerdulaSend us a text#069 - Ciji Serdula, a self-professed 'not-so-athletic' country girl, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming her own doubts to achieve her goal of running a sub-two-hour half marathon and motivating others to do the same. With consistency, training plans, and supportive friends and family, Ciji was able to push herself further and run her best race yet.Topics Covered:How Ciji went from not being athletic to running half marathonsHow she overcame self-doubt to reach her goal of running a half marathon in under...2023-03-0225 min
Badass Basic BitchWhat Is My Greatness? Lessons from Leadership and Life Changes with Ciji EvansOn this week's episode we have the honor of hearing the story of Chief Warrant Officer Three, Ciji Evans. She has now served 20 years as an active duty soldier in the U.S. Army, completing two active combat international tours and two domestic tours. Ciji shares lessons she learned in leadership and in her current transition back to civilian life as she strives for freedom after retirement. Ciji Evans is from Jonesboro, Louisiana, and graduated from Jonesboro Hodge High School in 2003. She joined the United States Army at the age of seventeen and reported to Fort Jackson, S...2023-01-2447 min
IT'S FINE. with Rachel Varkey004: Breaking the Silence on Sexual Violence with Ciji WagnerYou’re not alone if you are a victim of sexual violence. In this episode, I chat with Ciji Wagner, executive director of non-profit Louder Than Silence, a non-profit for survivors of sexual violence, where we talk about how people who experience sexual violence can find support and find ways to navigate their experiences. In this episode, we talk about:
- How sexual violence appeared in Ciji’s life and what brought her to get help
- Why it’s so hard to get the emotional and physical support you need to get the support you need
- How to find t...2023-01-1029 min
being BALANCED podcastSolo episode with Ciji Townsend, season four is here + pulse check!Ciji Townsend - Wellness Expert / Problem Solver / Speaker / Podcaster
Raised by multiple generations of busy people, Ciji didn’t realize there was life beyond an over-programmed schedule full of commitments, responsibilities, and obligations. She learned at an early age how to “do” and realized in her 30’s she didn’t know how to just “be.” That revelation sparked the journey of learning how to live balanced not busy.
Balanced Not Busy is a lifestyle brand and social movement empowering go-getters with a full plate to step outside their comfort zone and tap into their full potential. Cij...2023-01-0512 min
Crazy and The King PodcastCATK NDEAM TAKEOVER: Ciji GardnerCATK NDEAM Disability Takeover continues with Talent Acquisition Leader, Client Services Director at Cielo Talent, Ciji Gardner, sits co-host with Torin this week. Ciji has over 10 years of experience leading teams of managers, recruiters, sourcers, and recruitment coordinators (US and Global based) to meet and exceed TA strategic goals. She is experienced in diversity recruitment, client advisory, and change management and wait for it......she is also a person with a disability! Join Torin and Ciji to talk about living with and succeeding while experiencing anxiety. 2022-10-1348 min
Loving Later LifeCiji Ware: TV Emmy winner, Journalist, NYT Best-Selling Author at 80I am honored and thrilled to share a conversation I had with Ciji Ware. Ciji is a Harvard graduate, New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist, Emmy award winning television producer, reporter for TV and radio, a DuPont award winner for investigative journalism, and sought-after event speaker. In this episode, Ciji shares fascinating fun facts and stories you won’t believe. She grew up in Hollywood (and James Cagney was her godfather); as a married TV reporter for NBC, she was fired in 1971 because she got pregnant; just a few years ago she found out she ha...2022-07-1132 min
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & BalanceBalanced Not Busy: How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Actually Stick to Them with Ciji TownsendSetting and sticking to healthy boundaries is easier said than done. Saying "no" can be a struggle, and the next thing we know our calendars are filled with other people's priorities. Listen in as Ciji Townsend, host of the Being Balanced podcast, shares what it means to be balanced, and how to define and enforce healthy boundaries in your life. Plus, she shares what’s in her ever-evolving toolbox for living a life that’s balanced, not busy. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 79 Stay in touch with Ciji: Her website - balance...2021-05-0357 min
being BALANCED podcastCiji Townsend, shares how she pulled herself out of a busy season and reclaimed balanceCiji Townsend, founder of Balanced Not Busy and host of the being BALANCED podcast shares how her world turned upside down on March 11, 2002 beyond the direct impact of COVID-19. In this episode she explains the importance of navigating life's seasons with grace, acknowledging how you feel to make adjustments to "tools in the toolbox" and giving yourself permission to accept bandwidth changes.
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being BALANCED podcastCiji Townsend, founder of Balanced Not Busy goes back to the basics to share life as a busy kidCiji Townsend, founded Balanced Not Busy because she knew that the glorification of busyness was a societal problem AND she knew that there were solutions. She's worked for the over five years to share those solutions with the masses via social media conversations, speaking engagements and as the host of the being BALANCED podcast.
In this episode she goes back to the basics and discusses what life was like with busy parents and as an over-programmed busy kid.
Stay connected to Ciji on Instagram, @balancednotbusy and find out more about her speaking engagements on www...2021-01-2907 min
being BALANCED podcastManu Muraro, explains the importance of social media boundaries and the impact of influencers being authenticManu Muraro is the founder of Your Social Team. She helps marketing professionals and entrepreneurs use Instagram to grow their businesses. She has 20+ years of experience in Creative, Marketing and Strategy and has worked full time for brands such as the Cartoon Network and King of Pops. She's taught over 100 classes, created several online trainings and started a membership program to support business owners and social media managers with innovative tactics and new ways to leverage Instagram.
In this episode, Manu shares how to have social media boundaries, the real deal life of an entrepreneur and how...2020-12-0148 min
Women Like Me Podcast with Brittney King Brock#1: Balance & Boundaries with Ciji Townsend, founder of Balanced Not BusyToday's guest, Ciji Townsend, is genuine and authentic on her everyday journey to live balanced not busy and provide practical solutions to find balance and ultimately shift from crazy busy to confident calm.
In this episode, Brittney chats with Ciji and gets the real story behind her community, Balanced Not Busy- a space for go-getters to find rest.
Ciji has been intrigued by the word “busy” since she was six years old. Surrounded by working parents and grandparents, everyone seemed to be really really busy…ALL of the time. Ciji was initiated into her family’s secret s...2020-11-021h 12
Rosé with Rae22 | Finding Balance, Keeping Your Boundaries, and Learning to Simply BE with Ciji TownsendThis week is all about the 3 B's: Balance, Boundaries, and Being. I'm chatting with my GIRL Ciji Townsend, who is someone I look up to in so many areas of life, but especially when it comes to living a balanced (not busy) life. In this episode, Ciji and I are talking all about how we are both recovering busy bodies (but God!). We're chatting all about: Getting back to being human beings and moving away from human doings The intentionality it takes to live a balanced life How to stop the glorification of busy or being...2020-10-2056 min
In My OpinionLeadership principles I live by...Ciji shares the leadership principles she focuses on in business and in life.2020-10-1900 min
being BALANCED podcastCat Polivoda shares how body positivity, fat liberation and our negative diet culture impact your balance.Cat Polivoda (pah-lah-VOE-duh) is a boutique thrift shop owner and fat activist. Cat owns Cake Plus-Size Resale in Minneapolis, Minneapolis and her inclusive space not only welcomes people of all shapes and sizes, she also leverages the in store connection to encourage body positivity and fat liberation! She is a co-host of Matter of Fat, a body positive podcast with Midwest sensibilities. In her spare time, Cat enjoys RomCom audiobooks, trampoline parks and traveling.
Ciji and Cat met in 2015 as fellows of the New Leaders Council (NLC) Louisiana and in this episode, their conversation tackles the impact...2020-10-0733 minIn My OpinionEpisode 50! And what I learned in the process!Ciji shares about her experience launching a podcast and getting it to 50 episodes!2020-10-0500 minIn My OpinionPosture, Ascension, + Your TribeCiji shares about posture and how to know how you show up in your world2020-09-2830 minIn My OpinionQ+A with Ciji Siddons Part IICiji answers questions about building credibility, ebbs and flows, and overcoming adversity.2020-09-2131 min
The Kid Factory PodcastBusyness with Ciji TownsendCiji Townsend is a Chief Motivator and founder of Balanced Not Busy. One day she created the hashtag #balancednotbusy and it BLEW UP. From there she built a business that is all about busyness: namely, empowering people, especially women, to find balance in their lives. She serves as a keynote speaker at events about finding balance, hosts the Being Balanced podcast, has a balanced focused book club, and so much more. She gives great advice about navigating the balance in our own lives, and how to use this pandemic to our advantage when it comes to scheduling from this...2020-09-1650 minIn My OpinionMaking posture your homie with Vicki PollackCiji Siddons and Vicki Pollack talk all things posture and how to build it2020-09-1441 minIn My OpinionAmateur vs ProfessionalThe difference between an amateur and a professional in network marketing with Ciji Siddons2020-09-0722 minIn My OpinionInfinite SelfCiji shares about the book Infinite Self and some of the practices she's taken on.2020-08-3129 min
being BALANCED podcastLarissa Dubose shares the benefits of drinking a glass of wine, being ok with throwing out your 2020 vision board and a full list of wines to add to your shopping cart!Larissa C. Dubose is the Founder and Resident Wine Educator of The Lotus & The Vines. She is a Certified Sommelier, and market-savvy Sales Manager with over 10 years of experience in the Wine & Spirits Industry. Larissa has held several roles; from On-Premise Sales Representative, Patrón Portfolio Manager with Maryland-based wine & spirits distributor Reliable Churchill, to managing the wine distribution and sales as the Southeast Regional Manager of Napa Valley-based winery, The Hess Collection. Larissa is currently the Georgia, South Carolina, & Tennessee Senior On-Premise Manager for two Luxury California Wineries, where she manages the sales and distribution goals.
S...2020-08-2632 minIn My OpinionWhat to do when you're feeling funkyCiji shares her top tips for getting out of a funk.2020-08-2423 minIn My OpinionGoing All InCiji shares what it looks like to go all in on something2020-08-1721 min
being BALANCED podcastSports communications guru, Tareia Williams breaks down her quarantine "situationship"and the challenges of decreased interactions in the PR industryTareia Williams is Senior Director of Communications for Turner Sports. She leads the content communications team which includes oversight of integrated, strategic and social media PR for Turner Sports’ premium sports content including the NBA, Major League Baseball, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, ELEAGUE and more. Additionally, Tareia leads PR efforts supporting all live events and special projects including the NBA Awards on TNT, All-Star Road Show and the annual NCAA March Madness Music Festival.
Tareia works diligently within the sports industry and the community. She was named to Rolling Out Magazine’s 2015 list of Top 25...2020-08-1126 minIn My OpinionQ+A with Ciji SiddonsCiji answers questions about building community, investing, and network marketing2020-08-1022 min
being BALANCED podcastDana Moody has mastered the art of productivity WITHOUT a to do list!After almost 20 years in beverage sales and marketing with the same organization, Dana decided to start Dana Michelle Strategy + Consulting with the ultimate goal of helping people and organizations be successful. Dana is married to Scott Roberts and a very proud bonus mom to a 16 year old, Kaitlyn, and dog mom to rescue puppy, Buoy.
In this episode, Dana shares the self-care tactics that help her maintain balance, explains how she's productive without a to do list and passionately shares how COVID-19 has impacted her beloved restaurant and hospitality industry.
Stay in contact with Dana:2020-08-0624 minIn My OpinionStructuring an accountability group that worksCiji shares how to effectively organize an accountability group that works.2020-08-0323 minIn My OpinionRace, Business, and Resources with Sacoya JenkinsSacoya Jenkins shares her experience being a black female business owner.2020-07-2727 min
being BALANCED podcastChristina Rodriguez shares the raw and authentic story of being balanced while navigating infertilityChristina is a wife and mother of three. She was born and raised in Indiana and now lives in Atlanta where she began her career in event planning and nonprofit management. Throughout the course of her career Christina’s love of technology and passion for helping others led her to work with organizations such as Women in Technology and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) which empowers women, girls and young professionals to purse careers in tech.
When Christina isn’t working the Atlanta tech scene she can be found traveling with her family and working as a con...2020-07-2131 minIn My OpinionThe Anatomy of Belief with Abby O'NeilAbby O'Neil shares about why belief has been the most important factor in building her network marketing business and how to build it2020-07-2041 minIn My OpinionBuilding credibility to increase wealth and prosperityCiji shares her tops tips to building your credibility in your network2020-07-1321 min
being BALANCED podcastThree moms being balanced in their own way while ensuring that their kids aren't bored this Summer!In this special episode, three moms share how they are keeping their kids occupied this Summer, preparing for an unpredictable school year and navigating life at home with a child who has learning differences.
Meet the Moms:
Deanna Anderson - Small business owner, community volunteer and runner. Founder of Moms Making it Together an online community for moms to share, support and smile. Join the Moms Making It Together community on Facebook & Instagram and read the blog.
Ericka Smith - Mom of two boys, a 10-year-old and a 14-year-old. One of her sons...2020-07-101h 08In My OpinionDaily nonnegotiables with Todd SiddonsCiji and her brother Todd share their daily nonnegotiables.2020-07-0616 minIn My OpinionWhy people quit things...Ciji shares about why people quit things they claim to be committed and passionate about. And why you shouldn't be one of those people2020-06-2926 minIn My OpinionSmall steps to confidence buildingCiji shares her small steps to building confidence in your own life.2020-06-2225 min
being BALANCED podcastTravis T. Townsend Jr., the other half of my balanced household shares his thoughts on fatherhood, being a Black man in America and so much more!Travis wears MANY hats. He's a proud father, loving husband, loyal friend and caring brother. Professionally he's a Founding Partner at Townsend & Lockett, LLC law firm and Managing Consultant at Torinity Consulting Company. In his community, he founded MAFDET, a nonprofit focused on eliminating the disparity in education, employment, and overall opportunity experienced by lower income individuals and minority youth in America. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Serenbe Institute for Art, Culture, & the Environment Executive Committee and is the President Emeritus of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals. Travis is also an A...2020-06-2058 minIn My OpinionReinvention and being a spiritual teacher with Tom RossTom Ross is both a mortgage badass and a spiritual ninja and we dive into the current climate of the world and how to navigate it while maintaining our perspectives that are empowering.2020-06-1542 minIn My OpinionA conversation about racism with Tiesha HutchinsTiesha Hutchins shares her experience growing up as a biracial woman in the world today and how we can collectively do better to address racism at it's core.2020-06-0832 min
being BALANCED podcastDr. Ayanna Abrams, a licensed psychologist, shares her awakening when she realized that she had been falling asleep vs going to sleepDr. Ayanna Abrams is a licensed psychologist in Atlanta, GA and works primarily with individuals, couples and groups to improve their mental health and relationship functioning. She specializes in helping her clients create healthy relationships through authenticity and assertiveness, assisting high functioning students, entrepreneurs and professionals create lives they deserve and can sustain and helping women healing from the impacts of physical and emotional trauma. Her practice uses culturally responsive treatment models to work sensitively with the needs of black clients.
This episode covers:
* The importance of going to sleep vs falling asleep
...2020-06-0540 minIn My OpinionLife lessons I learned in youth sportsCiji shares some of the lessons she's learned from playing youth sports as a child and how they've been relevant in her adult life.2020-05-3123 min
being BALANCED podcastMichelle Carlton dishes out ALL that you need to know about essential oils and the impact that they've had on her balance!Michelle Carlton wears many hats; image bearer, wife to a baker, entrepreneur and oily mama to four. She believes whole-heartedly in being strong and kind (tune in to hear more on how this belief also defines her balance) and telling stories through aesthetics.
In this episode, Michelle explains why she started using essential oils, how they help EVERYONE in her family (+ specific ways to incorporate oils into your child's life) and unapologetically advocates for the one brand that she KNOWS is 100% legit!
You can connect with Michelle after the show on Instagram at @juststyling.
...2020-05-2641 minIn My OpinionExecuting on your dreams with Lindsey ErynLindsey Eryn shares her journey through entreprenuership and why she's continuosly able to execute on her visions.2020-05-2432 minIn My OpinionHow responsibility and forgiveness can pay dividends with Jodi TosiniJodi Tosini shares why ownership and forgiveness transformed her life.2020-05-1740 min
being BALANCED podcastCertified KonMari consultant, Lindsey Hardegree tells us everything we need to know to get organized!Lindsey is also a professional organizer and productivity specialist trained and certified by Marie Kondo as Georgia’s first Certified KonMari Consultant. At Get Organized Y’all, Lindsey works with individuals, families, and companies to create their ideal life by organizing their homes and businesses. She is a professional member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals.
In this episode, Lindsey breaks down what you need to know BEFORE you start your home organization project and also shares the alignment between being balanced and sparking JOY!
Stay connected with Lindsey:
http://getorganizedyall.com2020-05-1337 minIn My OpinionSome benefits of living the quarantine lifeCiji shares some perspectives and benefits to quarantine time2020-05-1018 min
being BALANCED podcastNeichelle Guidry, faith leader and coffee lover shares the role of the church during a global pandemicRev. Neichelle Guidry is the Dean of Chapel and Director of the WISDOM Center at Spelman College. She's a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, Yale Divinity School, and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Neichelle is a lover of HBCUs, family, travel and coffee.
Modern Faith is a womanist podcast that exists to spiritually nourish today's millennial Black woman. This show provides all the good of the Gospel (such as encouragement, empowerment, renewal and truthfulness), without the toxicity of religion. By discussing issues that matter to women of color, Neichelle Guidry is helping her sisters keep the faith.
...2020-05-0534 minIn My OpinionA conversation with my younger self about starting a network marketing businessCiji looks back at what she would tell her beginner self when she started her network marketing journey2020-05-0330 min
being BALANCED podcastCookbook author and food blogger, Whitney Bond breaks down what should be on your grocery & pantry listHungry? Meet Whitney Bond, food blogger extraordinaire, cookbook author and on camera host. Whitney has been blogging for nine years at WhitneyBond.com where she's shared over 1100 recipes. She recently launched a second blog, Bowls Are The New Plates where she's sharing predominately plant based bowls for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
More information on the recipes & resources shared on the show:
Thai Yellow Curry: https://whitneybond.com/thai-yellow-curry/ + Curry paste she uses: https://amzn.to/3b0N6uY
Beef Ragu
Slow Cooker Recipe: https://whitneybond.com/slow-cooked-beef-ragu/
Instant Pot Recipe: https://whitneybond.com...2020-04-2828 minIn My OpinionWhy Accountability is my JamCiji shares about why she's passionate about accountability2020-04-2626 min
being BALANCED podcastNovember Nichols, the transformation strategist and curator of calm shares her sanity schedule.November Nichols has her roots planted firmly in the South. Growing up in a huge, delightful, boisterous family November developed a love of embracing others and intentionally working to make their lives better! November obtained a bachelor of arts degree from Spelman College and a master’s degree in the art of teaching English from Agnes Scott College.
A desire for “heart work,” and deeper connections, led November on a journey to wellness practices not only for herself but also for others. She envisioned a safe place, where all of the senses could be invoked to align onesel...2020-04-2140 minIn My OpinionDying to live with Sam DentiSam Denti shares about her experience with a heart transplant and death at age 282020-04-1950 min
being BALANCED podcastJasmine Marie believes that we're all experiencing collective grief and breathwork is the answer to release the traumaJasmine Marie is a Breathworker and the founder of black girls breathing™. Her work has influenced hundreds of black women across the country and millennials. She’s brought her expertise to organizations such as Harvard Business School, Columbia University Journalism School, Cornell University - ILR, New York University Stern School of Business, UCLA amongst others.
On this episode of the Being Balanced podcast, Jasmine does a deep dive into the importance of breathing to release trauma and shares her intimate grief story.
Connect with Jasmine on Instagram, @blackgirlsbreathing, @thatgirl_jmarie & @adultingwithease
LinkedIn: https://www...2020-04-1432 minIn My OpinionThe Tax Podcast with Kristen Marie Schuerlein FerryKristen Ferry shares how to win at the tax game2020-04-1258 min
being BALANCED podcastBeauty & wellness expert, Ariane Turner helps us navigate our skincare routine in our new normalAri is a wellness and beauty influencer with over 20 years of experience in the cosmetic industry. She's a licensed master cosmetologist and has spent the past 11 years specifically working as a makeup artist for feature films and television productions (most recently Bad Boys 2 and Coming To America 2). In 2017 Ari founded Look Good, Love Well, a digital wellness platform designed to help women connect the dots between beauty and wellness. The rigorous demands of working on set sparked Ari’s wellness journey, and she quickly learned that how she moved, what she ate, the words that she spoke, had just as...2020-04-0755 minIn My OpinionThe 6 health hacks I'm using during self isolationCiji shares her 6 health hacks while being in self isolation to help with feeling good.2020-04-0526 minIn My OpinionNavigating mom shaming with Vicki PollackVicki Pollack shares candidly about her experience with the judgement and opinions around motherhood and giving birth2020-03-2931 min
being BALANCED podcastSPECIAL EPISODE: Ciji Townsend does a deep dive on working from home AND homeschoolingIn these very unprecedented times as we now navigate the impact of COVID-19 on our daily lives, I felt compelled to send a special edition of the Find Your Balance e-newsletter two weeks ago. The response was overwhelming and after a week of navigating change in my personal life, I decided to record a special episode of the being BALANCED podcast so that I could share my original 6 tips to stay sane while working from home and homeschooling and more importantly my lessons learned in week one!
To join the e-newsletter list, text FINDBALANCE to 66866.
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...2020-03-2415 minIn My OpinionA 5-pronged approach to solidifying your financial integrity during a downturn with Kristen FerryKristen Ferry shares candidly about the 5 levers she's pulling to ensure her own personal economy during a recession2020-03-2259 min
being BALANCED podcastRegistered dietitian nutritionist, Marisa Moore shares tips to achieve balance in your diet and focus on your nutritional goalsMarisa is an award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist and media contributor. She focuses on good food and attention to mood, helps women navigate the noisy nutrition world to find their path to lifelong health and wellness. No diets or restrictions required.
The best way to connect with Marisa is on Instagram: @marisamoore
Check out her website: marisamoore.com for lots of easy, approachable recipes and nutrition tips
And follow her journey on Twitter: @marisamoore, Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/marisamoore and Facebook: https://facebook.com/marisamoorenutrition
Recipes shared on the show and...2020-03-1731 minIn My OpinionBuilding an empire from the rubble of the 2008 crash with Cuthberto RamosCuthberto Ramos shares about his experience being a real estate investor in the 2008 crash, how he lost everything, and how he's rebuilt stronger than ever because of it.2020-03-1548 min
being BALANCED podcastDo you know what can happen if you step fully into your power? Lillian Charles shares her thoughts!Lillian has rolled her love of wellness, spirituality and style into one to build a career committed to the empowerment of women from the inside out. Lillian is a lululemon ambassador, Reiki Master and founder Intentionally Gray, movement/mindfulness workshops.
Lillian is also Queen of the out of office response, believes in living a life of abundance and is super clear on the impact of her burnt toast list.
Instagram: @lilliangraycharles
Website: lilliancharles.com
Instagram: @intentionallyGray
Website: IntentionallyGray.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2020-03-1030 minIn My OpinionCiji's 6 truths when it comes to starting something newCiji shares 6 of her truths when it comes to starting something new2020-03-0822 min
Work Your Plan Podcast with Kendra69. Balanced not Busy with Ciji Townsend Our guest for episode 69 of #WorkYourPlan with Kendra is Ciji Townsend, the Founder of Balanced Not Busy, a space for go-getters to find rest. She inspires, encourages and empowers as a public speaker, wellness advocate and host of the Being BALANCED podcast. In this episode Ciji and I discuss how to proactively make our physical health and wellness "practice" a priority handle the expectations we get from other people that keep us busy and implement tools/systems into our personal and professional life that help us work our plan Quotes: "Stop...2020-03-0459 minIn My OpinionMy failed suburban experiment and how I'm digging myself out of this funkCiji shares about the funk she's been in and her strategies for getting her energy back up2020-03-0131 minIn My OpinionEmbracing the Process of Reinvention with Laci BullerLaci shares her journey to becoming a top real estate agent in an incredibly competitive market and what mindset strategies she uses to stay in a thriving stateContact Laci:@lacibuller @real_legacy_homeshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwCe0pRC5KI8iwrYTbUFNA?view_as=subscriber2020-02-2343 minIn My OpinionWhy bigger isn't always better...The boob edition with Diane FerraraCiji and Diane share about their personal experience with breast reduction surgery.2020-02-1629 min
Pageants & Prosecco, The Podcast#BlkPageantHerstory - Ciji Dodds, Miss International 2011Ciji fighting for literacy and encouraging kids to read miss international 2011 is our next titleholder I am recognizing as a Black Pageant Herstory Queen who is paving the way for all of us today. Grab a glass I go on a mini rant about wine and sweet wine in this episode (don’t mind me). But this is a goodie and I hope you enjoy and get educated on Miss International 2011.2020-02-1119 minIn My OpinionLife Lessons from a 10 Day Silent Retreat with Lisa GonzalezCiji interviews Lisa Gonzalez on her journey through a 10 day silent retreat, what she learned in the process, and why she's such a stand for incorporating daily meditation in your life.2020-02-0934 minIn My OpinionCiji's Top Tips for Creating InfluenceCiji shares her top 4 tips for creating influence online, offline, and everywhere in between2020-02-0225 minIn My OpinionThe Untold Story of How I Went From Angry Bartender to Living the Life of my DreamsTodd interviews Ciji on her progression through last decade from being an angry bartender to the place she's in now, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.2020-01-2654 minIn My OpinionLearning to Love the Process of MasteryCiji shares her interpretation of the book Mastery by George Leonard and why integrating these principles and mindsets will set you up for success in any endeavor.2020-01-1928 minIn My OpinionWhat I Learned From My Self Imposed Hot Yoga ChallengeCiji shares why she decided to take on this hot yoga challenge, what she learned about herself, and what she learned about other people in the process. She talks about the power of commitment, what it really looks like, and why being accountable matters.2020-01-1218 minIn My OpinionFinding Your Answers in Your Breath with Ashley LudmanAshley Ludman shares about facilitating breathwork with clients and why it's such a transformational experience.2020-01-0533 minIn My OpinionInsights From the Last Decade and Inspiration for the NextCiji shares 6 tips, tricks, and strategies she's utilized to set herself up for success from 2010-2020 and some practices she's incorporating heading into the New Year.2019-12-2933 minIn My OpinionMindfully Deciding How to Architect Your Life with Kristen Marie Schuerlein FerryKristen talks about how to take on being in charge of your own personal economy. She shares about what financial integrity is, what it looks like, and how to get started in creating your own through her story of financial destruction. Kristen also talks about how she got sick with Graves disease, healed herself to the shock of modern medicine, and the lessons she learned about how she wanted to live going forward. 2019-12-2251 minIn My OpinionRiding the Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship with Social Media Legend Curt MalyCurt Maly talks about the mindset of success and how he's learned that "most people won’t do anything consistently ever and so the ones who do win." He shares his experiences becoming an entrepreneur, starting in real estate, becoming a sought after social media marketer, being sued and banned by Facebook in 2015 in the midst of spending 17 million dollars a month on Facebook ads and how he used that situation to continue growing and expanding his businesses and products.2019-12-1540 minIn My OpinionPositioning + Being Unf*ckwithable with Patty DominguezPatty Dominguez explains how she was able to walk away from corporate America and replace her six figure income within her first year of entrepreneurship. She shares the tangible strategies she employs to help her clients become "a category of one."2019-12-0842 min
In My OpinionHow now can always be the right time if you choose it to be with Todd SiddonsTodd Siddons shares about how he made strategic decision to become the living embodiment of freedom and choice. He explains what timing is really all about and how to maximize the opportunities in your life regardless of what circumstances are present.On the Episode:2019-12-0131 minIn My OpinionWhat it really feels like to launch a podcast and why keeping up with the Jonses isn't my jamOn the podcast today I want to talk to you about a few different things that have happened lately for me and that may also help a few of you out there.These experiences have helped me and I hope that they can help you as well.On the Episode:I talk about the traveling I did recently in London.I talk about the launch day of the podcast and how I was able to be more relaxed and tuned out for the launch.I discuss the mastermind group that I am in and how I...2019-11-2426 min
In My OpinionFinding your niche and owning your voice with veterinary marketing mogul Danielle LambertOn the podcast today I have Danielle Lambert. I met Danielle about a year ago and we have become great friends since then. Danielle has taken a niche market and has turned it into a great business, Snout School.Today Danielle talks us through her business and how it can be used within other industries.On the Episode:I ask Danielle about her business and how she works in such a niche market.Danielle talks about her career history and how she used this in order to create a business around what she already knew.Danielle...2019-11-1737 minIn My OpinionWhy I'm a Celery Juice Groupee and You Should Be Too.So this is a really fun topic for me because I've known about celery juice and the person who really started the movement. Anthony William for quite a few years. And quite honestly, if I think about the things that I get asked or the conversations that are brought to me most often, so so often I'm asked about celery juice, so I figured it would be a really fun opportunity to really talk about how was first exposed to it, where it actually came from a little bit of the background of it, how to do it effectively, my...2019-11-1030 minIn My OpinionCultivating a million dollar mindset alongside a million dollar business with Tara RomanoTara and I have known each other and I was adding this up before over 10 years, which is kind of crazy. So we've really gotten to watch each other go through. I would say go through an interesting transitions in our lives. So I met Tara, when we were both bartending on the Jersey Shore. Shameless plug for GMOs Bar and Grill. And I watched her go from, like a girl I was bartending with to this superstar in the fitness world. She has a seven figure, network marketing business. She's actually the one who introduced me to network marketing...2019-11-1037 minIn My OpinionWelcome to In My OpinionWelcome to the inaugural episode of In my opinion podcast. This has been something that's on my mind in some capacity for quite a while. I think the first time it really started to come to me was in 20, maybe 2015 2016. I was doing a training piece for my company and as I was explaining whatever it was, I was explaining, I don't quite remember it right now. But I ended it was saying this is all my opinion because they I think it's important for people to know there are a million ways to do the exact same thing and...2019-11-0523 min
being BALANCED podcastWhat is Balanced Not Busy?Welcome to the being BALANCED podcast! In this first episode, Ciji Townsend explains how we got here and why she decided to start a podcast. You can also learn more about what you can expect from upcoming shows and learn five fast facts about your host.
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Jeffery Combs - GMS PodcastInterview With Ciji Siddons - July 12, 2016From $500/month to multiple six-figure income earner in just two years' time, Ciji Siddons took control of her life by helping others take control of theirs. As a struggling bartender in 2012, Ciji embraced a network marketing opportunity and has impacted thousands of lives physically, financially, and emotionally by following the call of what truly inspired her. She now finds her passion in coaching, training, and empowering others live into their own greatness.2016-07-131h 01
MLM Nation065: How To Build A Mammoth GenY Team by Ciji SiddonsTo visit show notes page and resources, go to: www.MLMNation.net/065
Who is Ciji Siddons?
Ciji Siddons went from earning only $500 a month in 2012 as a struggling bartender to earning a multiple 6 figure income in just 2 years.
Ciji has impacted thousands of lives physically, financially and emotionally by following the call of what truly inspires her.
Ciji’s passion is in coaching, training and empowering others to live their own greatness. She’s currently a top income earner, an ambassador for the Gen Y movement and a millionaire in her company.2015-08-2633 min