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Conversations With IleneS3: Episode 10 Embracing Aging... it's possible it really is.Revisiting the "Aging Gracefully & Empty Nest" topic. This time I'm joined by my friend and neighbor, Dolores Chandler. Getting real, imparting wisdom and enjoying our conversation.
2021-09-0455 minConversations With IlenePromo: Things were never knew about agingAging gracefully, Empty Nest, Active Adult Living
2021-08-1700 minConversations With IleneS3: Episode 9: Video GamesVídeo Games, they're been around for some time. Whether you play them, watch them or don't know much about them there's been quite the evolution. In this episode, Jonathan (my son) and Jessilyn (my youngest daughter) join me and we discuss the good and artistic aspects as well as the entertainment value of the games.
2021-07-1233 minConversations With IleneS3: Episode 8: I'm Not Gonna Feel Bad About ThatDo you come across moments when you're feeling bad about things that you obviously shouldn't. Feeling like if you revisited something, a thought, an idea, that you'd be less authentic in some way? Me too, but guess what , that just isn't so. Take a listen and learn more.
2021-06-1810 minConversations With IleneS3: Episode 7: Battle Of The UnderdogEver since childhood, I've had a fondness for stories and movies about "the underdog". Characters facing adversity with insurmountable odds stacked against them. These stories made even better by being inspired by true events.
2021-06-0109 minConversations With IleneS3: Episode 6: Candid conversation about life with Chronic Kidney DiseaseMy daughter Jessilyn joins me on the podcast today to discuss life with Chronic Kidney Disease. For more information on kidney disease and how you can help, you can find out more at: https://instagram.com/nationalkidneyfoundation?utm_medium=copy_link
2021-05-2353 min2021-05-0905 minConversations With IleneS3: Episode 4: DIY - Change in Perspective, Growth and HealingBusy moments, life experiences, stressful days, creative blocks and a much needed change in perspective. How do you deal with changes and events in life? Share your stories. Feel free to DM me on Instagram or on the Anchor app.
2021-05-0207 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 3: Receiving and reacting to opportunitiesHow open are you to receiving opportunities? How do you react when others receive them?
2021-04-1803 minConversations With IleneCommunity Stories: Time To Tell Me YoursEvery community has a story, what's yours? Do you or someone you know volunteer or give back to your community in some way? It's love to learn about you, your project and the community you serve. Contact me via Instagram DM or leave a voicemail on the Anchor app. I can't wait to learn more about you.
2021-03-2900 minConversations With IleneS3: Episode 2: National Poetry DaySharing a poem on National Poetry Day. My love of expression through poetry and the spoken word runs deep. Thanks for giving me the space to share.
2021-03-2203 minConversations With IleneS3: Episode:1 : National Write Your Story DayThink you don't have a story to tell, think again. Welcome to season 3.
2021-03-1503 minConversations With IleneSeason 3: COMING SOONSo excited for the next season of the Conversations With Ilene podcast!
2021-03-0200 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 30: Winter storms, poor planning and what can be done to avoid things like this.These recent Winter storms in Texas had so many of its residents suffer needlessly. Who was responsible? Where can changes be made and how do we go about it?
2021-02-2207 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode29 : Value and Benefits of FriendshipWe've all heard about how friendship impact our lives. After a recent visit with friends, I couldn't help but too look into this further.
2021-01-3107 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 28: The Passage of TimeThe passage of time behind with it many things. What are you doing with what time brings you?
2021-01-1804 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 27: Connection and Effective ChangeThoughts on connection and change. How do we get there? Are we looking beyond ourselves?
2021-01-1104 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 26: Happy New Year 2021: Thoughts and AffirmationsWoke up with positive energy and renewed hope for the year at hand.
2021-01-0102 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 25: Year in Review / We All Have An Origin StoryMy thoughts on this year, what's been going on and our stories.
2020-12-1404 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 24: Elections, Thanksgiving, COVID, and BoundariesThe fatigue of the recent election process, COVID pandemic and the Thanksgiving holiday.
2020-11-2804 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 23: Chaos Into BeautyReciting a poetry piece and some backstory on when and what inspired me to write it.
2020-11-0105 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 22: Reflection and Discovery - Finding out who you are and where it startedContinuing discussion on communication, the power of words and leadership. I found an old speech I'd written for my 5th grade graduation. I was an 11 year old at the time. This gave me insight as to why I do what I do.
2020-10-1807 min2020-10-1201 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 21: The Power of WordsI've said it time and time again, WORDS HAVE POWER. It affects our emotions, physical health and our daily interactions. Join me and find out more ❗
2020-10-0713 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 20: Leadership: What is it and who gets to decide if you're a leader?Leadership, it's more than being in charge of a task or team. What IS leadership? Who gets to decide if you are one?
2020-09-2811 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 19: Life Of A Creative: Being An Effective CommunicatorBeing an effective comunicator is more than being able to speak to a crowd. Creatives such as myself, do a great many things behind the scenes in preparation to share our work.
2020-09-2108 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 18: Self-care Sunday Edition: What Are Your Core Values?Do you have core values? If so, what are they and how do they help you? If you don't, let this be some food for thought.
2020-09-1305 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 17: Interview with @GeekUniqueCosplay aka Katrina Tecxidor of CosMarketing Agency.Interview with @GeekUniqueCosplay aka Katrina Tecxidor of CosMarketing Agency. We discussed social media, cosplay and all while behind the scenes at a photoshoot. Thanks to @kds_one_studios, @tonyw3211, @gregrice1982, @CosMarketingAgency and @GeekUniqueCosplay (Katrina Tecxidor)
2020-09-1308 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 16: Apology to myselfThere are moments in life where apologies are necessary to heal and/or to move forward. There are also times when the most important person to apologize to is yourself.
2020-09-0104 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 15: How Do You Deal With Overwhelm?With frequent bouts of anxiety I'm having to find ways to deal with overwhelming feelings. How Do You Deal With Overwhelm?
2020-08-2407 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 14: Valuable resources - Are you using them wisely?Are you aware of the valuable resources at your disposal? Are you using them wisely? How are you using them to improve your daily life?
2020-07-3109 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 13: LegacyEver wonder if your life, your actions make a difference? My thoughts on how our life impacts others, dealing with the overwhelm of wanting to help and what leaving a legacy means to me.
2020-07-2006 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 12: Closed Minds Never Open New Doors of OpportunityIn the wake of all that is going on after the deaths of George Floyd and Breona Taylor, I just needed to speak.
2020-06-2210 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 11: Creative BlocksWe all experience these, why do we feel the need to act like they don't. Why be sad, embarrassed or even guilty about it? Maybe we should just admit it, perhaps helping someone struggling with the same not feel so bad.
2020-05-2508 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 10: Mother's Day 2020Random thoughts and Gratitude Thank you God, hubby & my JC3 (my children- Jonathan Christopher, Jenilee Christine & Jessilyn Christina)
2020-05-1007 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 9: Mini/Micro episode: YouTube video interview announcementHere's the link to the #YouTube interview #theartist https://www.youtube.com/user/MPrisciart
2020-04-2903 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 8: How has #COVID19 affected you? What's your story?I want to thank everyone that took time to participate in the podcast by sharing their experiences.
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2020-04-1221 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 7: Observations during the Coronavirus Stay At Home order.My personal take and observations during the Coronavirus Stay At Home order.
2020-04-0311 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 6: Corona virus crazinessRight now the entire world is dealing with something all at the same time. Let's be careful, practical, mindful & not panic.
2020-03-1408 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 5 ▪︎ Let's Be Honest . . . This year was hard!Like they say "the struggle is real", and THIS YEAR, it put that phrase to the test!
2019-12-1310 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 4 ▪︎ The HolidaysOh, there's no place like home for the holidays ... That's what they say, but is that REALLY where we want to be?
2019-11-2406 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 3 ▪︎ #BestLife or #BestLie?No one and I mean NO ONE wins in the #comparison game. #BEKIND TO YOURSELF
2019-11-0804 minConversations With IleneS2: Episode 2 ▪︎KaleidoscopeLife can be like a kaleidoscope. Bold beautiful colors, bits and pieces of the bright and shiny & the broken painful bits. Don't believe me? Take a listen.
2019-10-2110 minConversations With IleneSeason 2: Episode 1 ▪︎ Time to unpack; Let go of the baggageIt's about time we unpack all that baggage we carry throughout life.
2019-10-0609 minConversations With IleneEpisode 30: Trials, tribulations, changes and expectationsWe're all connected. Even if we're not the one going through something 1st hand, we're affected, we're experiencing it together. Navigating the trials, tribulations, changes and expectations.
2019-09-2807 minConversations With IleneEpisode 29: It's ok, no it's more than ok to NOT be okIt's ok, no it's more than ok to NOT be ok. In a world where we're encouraged to "Insta-ham" it up and post "everything is perfect " I'm here to tell you I'm far from it and I'm good with that.
2019-09-1710 minConversations With IleneEpisode 28: StormsWhile waiting on and preparing for Hurricane Dorian, it reminded me of storms that we might encounter in our own lives.
2019-09-0310 minConversations With IleneEpisode 27: What are YOU doing to motivate yourself?What are YOU doing to motivate yourself? Are YOU taking the time to recharge, kick back, enjoy? By doing so it can breathe life into helping, motivating, uplifting and inspiring others.
2019-08-2509 minConversations With IleneEpisode 26: What's your Joy Point?So often we're focused on the negatives. Let's turn that around and focus on our JOY POINT.
2019-08-1907 minConversations With IleneBonus Episode: My guest spot on Eazy Computer Solutions podcastIt was a pleasure to be asked to be on another podcast. It goes to show you that we should constantly be working on our craft, our gifts, they should be shared. Here's the link to the Eazy Computer Solutions interview on You Tube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm5VeSs0Yqo&feature=youtu.be Here's the link to Rice and Honey podcast on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/divine-valentin
2019-08-1312 minConversations With IleneEpisode 25: Why I do what I doI can't believe it, 25 episodes in, just short of 5 months into a goal I've set for myself. I decided to take time today to talk you WHY I do what I do and why I enjoy it.
2019-08-1113 minConversations With IleneEpisode 24: Amazing story on the insideEven a book with a worn out cover can have an amazing story on the inside. The most consistent thing in life is change.
2019-08-0715 minConversations With IleneEpisode 23: Lighthouse in the stormThe longer we live the more "storms" we'll go through in life. Who or what is your Lighthouse?
2019-07-3007 minConversations With IleneEpisode 22: Gratitude & BlessingsHaving an attitude of gratitude can make such a difference.
2019-07-2106 minConversations With IleneEpisode 21: Power OutageHow many of us are guilty of giving away OUR power? We need to realize when it happens and what we can do about it.
2019-07-1413 minConversations With IleneMini-episode #2: Ideas Are EverywhereJust a quick pop up chat. Discussing content creation.
2019-07-1204 minConversations With IleneEpisode 20: The Delusion of IllusionPersonas, hiding behind masks never lasts
2019-07-0711 minConversations With IleneEpisode 19: The Importance of Creativity & PlayWhen was the last time you gave yourself permission... to play? To be creative? It's good for our well-being. Go play!!!
2019-06-3005 minConversations With IleneEpisode 18: Discovering Your GiftsThere's no set road map or one set way to "success ". Start paying attention to your own life. We already have what we need to start on our journey.
2019-06-2609 minConversations With IleneEpisode 17: Being In The MomentIn a world where just about anything is #Instagramable , do we really appreciate & live in the moment?
2019-06-2308 minConversations With IleneMini-episode # 1 : Behind the scenes / updatesJust a brief update and behind the scenes messages in between regular episodes.
2019-06-2103 minConversations With IleneEpisode 16: The Importance Of Self-careLife can be BUSY, CHAOTIC AND STRESSFUL, let's not lose sight of ourselves in the midst of it all. Schedule, yes, schedule time for yourself. Learn to take care of you. ▪︎Instagram: @conversationswithilene ▪︎Facebook: conversationswithilene ▪︎Twitter: @convoswithilene
2019-06-1220 minConversations With IleneEpisode 15: Soul Soothing Sessions and Life LessonsSometimes the simplest things create that much needed mindset shift. Choose to soothe your soul, be brave enough to begin your healing process.
2019-06-0610 minConversations With IleneEpisode 14: Building RelationshipsThroughout our lives we will have many relationships, be it family, friends, or business. Each of these holds a different place in our daily lives and its important to realize how to maintain them.
2019-06-0314 minConversations With IleneEpisode 13: Do It AnywayGot an idea? Skills? Desire to start that blog, podcast, "side hustle" ? On today's episode I discuss my own struggles and hopefully you'll see that there IS room for us all, no matter what project or idea we have. Stop with the self doubt and getting in your own way. "Expert Status" not required . DO IT ANYWAY !!!
2019-05-2410 minConversations With IleneEpisode 12: Who Are You Trying To Impress?Is it just me, or is there an unhealthy focus on trying to impress people? Is there anyone REAL out there?
2019-05-1710 minConversations With IleneEpisode 11: Wisdom Wednesday - We Don't Know EverythingMore often than not, we tend to get frustrated while in "the learning process" (myself included). Some #Wisdomwednesday for you.
2019-05-0804 minConversations With IleneEpisode 10: PapáGrief --- it's hard, it sucks, and I don't know how to navigate this properly. Does anyone really? No, probably not. My beloved grandfather, Papá, "Mi Viejito" passed away six days ago. It's painful, raw emotion. I need to work through this.
2019-05-0403 minConversations With IleneEpisode 9: Nurture The SeedSometimes we get discouraged because despite our efforts we can't see the progress being made. Stay encouraged, nurture the seed.
2019-04-2204 minConversations With IleneEpisode 8 : Beauty In The BrokennessIf you've ever felt alone, lost, misunderstood, judged and broken, I understand. Please know that if we take time to change our perspective it may not be so bad.
2019-04-1807 minConversations With IleneEpisode 7 : Let Your Light ShineDid you ever feel like you couldn't or shouldn't be happy or joyous around certain people? Well, let me tell you it doesn't have to be that way.
2019-04-1511 minConversations With IleneEpisode 6 : Obstacles, Obligations & OpportunitiesThree things all of us are confronted with in our daily lives.
2019-04-0913 minConversations With IleneEpisode 5 : I Choose Gratitude#IChooseGratitude
I'm not saying the day will be easy or perfect, but I can choose to be grateful for it nevertheless.
2019-04-0507 minConversations With IleneEpisode 4 : Curveballs - What would life be without them?Unexpected events, stressful situations, surprising opportunities, how do you handle them?
2019-04-0305 minConversations With IleneEpisode 3 : The Power of a Support System / A Good Fitting BraDid you ever "just one of those days?". Don't underestimate the power of a good support system... It's like a good fitting bra ... take a listen, let me explain...
2019-03-2805 minConversations With IleneEpisode 2: Aging Gracefully or Just Getting Older?Observations about aging gracefully vs getting older and society's expectations
2019-03-2205 minConversations With IleneEpisode #1: Stepping Out of Your Comfort ZoneTaking some time to rediscover who you are and step out of that comfort zone.
2019-03-2108 minConversations With IleneWELCOME to the Conversations With Ilene podcastIntro episode of the Conversations With Ilene podcast. Consider it a brief "meet and greet".
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