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Back to School with Crystal BergfieldDeclaration of IndependenceHappy 4th of July! We celebrate this day as Independence Day, but we didn't actually win our independence on this day. If you didn't know this tidbit you should listen to this podcast and learn more. If you did know this, you should still listen and be inspired by the revolutionary action taken by the authors and signers.As you go about your 4th, take a listen and decide for yourself if it's time we develop an updated battle cry, a new declaration for our citizens. It's time to unite and rise up!...2019-07-0400 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldSuicide Education and Awareness with Kim BryanThis interview was done out of studio with Kim Bryan, Executive Director of Rattle the Stars. She started this organization after losing her son to suicide to bring awareness and education to families and prevent other families from experiencing the trauma her family has faced. Using her education in Sociology, Kim has dedicated her time and energy to uplifting the community in central Illinois. During our talk Kim shares that suicide is the second leading cause of death in children, just behind accidental deaths. With suicide taking more lives than cancer and homicide in children, why...2019-06-0900 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldA Frank Discussion With Hanged Man, A.M. PfefferI recently sat down with author and hanged man, A.M. Pfeffer. In his new book, "Of, By and For the Hanged Man", he dives deep and shares the secret to truth. We must hang ourselves upside down and face our own contradictions to see our personal truth. He talks about our future as a human race and how our current systems are contributing to where we currently find ourselves. During the interview, we expand on his book, he asks me to share a few of my own contradictions, he asks me to share my vision...2019-04-2900 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldLet's Talk About the Federal Reserve with Author and Hanged Man, A.M. PfefferWelcome back. I had a great conversation with author and Hanged Man, A.M. Pfeffer. We had a frank discussion about the Federal Reserve and other cogs in our wheel that make our lives go round. Like many hanged men, A.M. Pfeffer has a diverse background, including Mortgage Broker and Lender during our housing crisis and national recession. A.M. took the time to study his own contradictions as well as those in our American financial systems, a long with a few others he talks about in his new book, "Of, By and For the Hanged Man". 2019-04-2900 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldBeyond the Arguments, Toward SolutionsI always love week four of the month. This week I take a walk through blame, talk about Tax Solutions and somehow end up painting dicks on houses. It seems Americans get off on blaming or demonizing one another. We literally can't agree to disagree in this social media culture. Yikes! And where does it get us? Not anywhere near the truth or stewardship of our tax system, or democracy to be blunt about it. Solutions in this episode are less policy related and more focused on how responsible stewards of our country should be tackling the...2019-04-2200 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldWho's In Charge Here? Welcome to week 2 of taxes. This week I'm talking about the money trail, and of course when we talk about money, we have to talk about who is spending the money. Our national budget is over $4,000,000,000,000! Yeah, they don't show you the zeros so you don't freak out, but you can totally freak out. We need good stewards of money when they are dealing with so much bank. Enjoy the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-04-1000 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldInterview with Lorra Brown, Tax ExpertHey friends. Welcome to another episode. In this episode, I interview Lorra Brown, the CEO of LBE Consulting, LLC. We discussed her personal passion to educate financial literacy. She covered filing statuses, tax credits, deductions, and debunked myths about taxes. No, your dogs are not dependents. I cracked up, but apparently people try this. Lorra also invites us to do our homework! Listen in and share your questions or thoughts. Lorra is a multi-faceted business strategist that works with a plethora of clients around the country. She provides accounting services and business consulting to a diverse...2019-04-0400 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldAm I Allowed to Say Revolution?Hello friends. This week we dive into the history of our tax system. Did you know our independence started with a people's tax audit?? American colonists were being taxed by the British government without representation and they decided it was too much. Not only that, but they were enduring violence and suppression and were DONE! A lot of what the colonists experienced is what we are experiencing today. Do we have the power and organization to demand our rights as ONE Nation, ONE People? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-04-0300 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldWhat are we doing well in the world of jobs and wages?Week 4 is all about solutions. In this podcast I address what we are doing well. While many of us feel like the whole country is failing, there are some areas that we excel in. As we've all heard, don't throw the baby out with the bath water. In this podcast I highlight entrepreneurs and how their passions have driven forward as a nation. If you want to hear about my solutions, head over to my Patreon page and sign up to support what I am doing. I created a video to address our shortcomings.2019-03-2700 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldInterview with Leanne Holitza, Small Business OwnerFor our final week on jobs, I wanted to highlight a local small business owner who has made it her mission to empower others through healing and offering an affordable space for other healers to do their work. Armed with her education, knowledge, and experience, Leanne Holitza is making an impact in her community. Please enjoy our conversation about the struggles and the joys of owning a small business. And then, take a moment to understand the value of community businesses and how you contribute to their success or failure. Shine on friends. Leanne Holitza's contact...2019-03-2700 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldInterview with Dr. Tori RerickI had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tori Rerick for this episode. We were out of studio for this episode and I can assure you that the child in the background was being supervised by another adult. ;-)For this week's story-telling, I wanted to highlight the need for paid maternity leave. Did you know that over 50 countries, ones doing quite well financially, have over 6 months of paid maternity leave? So many reasons why this is a good idea. But, every good idea must be supported by the people to gain any foothold in politics. What do...2019-03-2000 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldAll We Do Is WorkThe 3rd week of March I dive into how we stack up with the rest of the world concerning our jobs. In this episode I discuss what work we do most here in the U.S., how much we are working and what the rest of the world is doing and valuing when it comes to work. As Ricky would say, (America) "You have some splainin to do!"Make sure you comment on the episodes if they make you feel some sort of way! I want to hear about it. (Except bullying, nobody wants to hear about...2019-03-2000 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldCan You Afford the American Dream?Can we all afford the American dream any more? Is there still an American dream? And who is responsible to ensure that we as Americans are being paid what we are worth? There seems to be a shift happening in what we value. How do we move forward?You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-03-1100 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldWhat's Your Worth?This week I hosted a panel discussion with some intelligent folks. We gathered around the table and talked about our value. Our country values our ability to produce for the economy; but in a discussion about jobs and wages, we found ourselves avoiding our monetary worth. The question is: what is our worth?You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-03-1100 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldJobs and Passions Conversation with KellyHi friends. Part of this podcast is story-telling. Stories allow us all to see how similar we really are. This episode I sit down with a young and passionate animal rights activist who was taught to use her passions to drive her contributions in society. But, as you will hear, she doesn't feel so supported in our country right now to be the passionate, service-driven woman she really is. Can anyone else relate?You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning...2019-03-0400 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldA Slave, an Ice Man, and a Coal Miner walk into a BarThis episode discusses the evolution of work in our country. I discuss how our mistreatment of former slaves is relevant to our need to move toward clean energy today. Will we learn from our lessons past or will we continue the cycles of abuse and ignorance? We need intelligence to move forward in our country and ensure that all Americans are able to survive and thrive in these difficult times.You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com...2019-03-0400 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldWhat Do We Do When the World Seems Upside Down?Hi friends. This is a personal video I'm sharing so people can get to know me and why I'm doing what I do. I am living a purpose-driven life to serve and lead. I want to do my part to elevate our humanity, and I'd love for you to join me.You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-02-2500 minBack to School with Crystal BergfieldWhat's the Hook?This is my first podcast and I talk about what's going on with the truth in this country. Nobody is discussing how our history and current actions affect us all. I'm discussing a few of them here. Let's start a conversation and talk about changing what doesn't work for us. Common sense, not political debating is the way to solve our problems. You can find the rest of the curriculum at my PatreonJoin me there and continue the learning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-02-2500 min