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Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 12: End of Year ReflectionFull Episode Show Notes are Available on our website at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcast-0:33 Here we are, back with the last episode of the year!1:29 Welcome Megan Gude to the table!6:02 Megan pulls an Affirmation Card, “When I lean on the faith of the universe, peace becomes real” the owls on the card resonated with her8:49 Maya summarizes that all the cards that were pulled by each person that day leaned towards letting go, finding peace, and that we are all supported9:03 Maya asks the table to reflect on h...
2025-12-2255 min
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 11: Neighborhood Stewardship through Mixed Income DevelopmentEpisode OutlineThe Give Impact ladies sat down with thought leader James Scruggs, Founder & CEO of Kingdom Development Partners! We discussed the journey of his life and faith that led him to create impact in helping families develop accelerated generational wealth with equity through his new nonprofit Ascension. The table also touched on Neighborhood Stewardship though Mixed Income Development, Social Integration, the ‘Missing Middle’, his unique model and how it ensures that affordability and inclusion persist over time.Full Episode Show Notes are Available on our website at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcast-0:31 Welc...
2025-11-1352 min
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 10: Impact through Philanthropy Episode OutlineThe Give Impact ladies sat down with Andy Mermans, President of The Merancas Foundation to talk all things Philanthropy! Philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating positive changes in society, addressing pressing social issues, and empowering communities. The impact of philanthropy can be profound, reaching across so many different sectors. Listen to see how Andy impacts the community through philanthropic capital.Full Episode Show Notes are Available on our website at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcast-0:34 Welcome Back!2:38 Intro to Andy Mermans & the different places he’s lived...
2025-11-0357 min
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 9: Give Impact's 5-Year AnniversaryIt’s our special 5-Year Anniversary Episode! Yes, that’s right, Give Impact just turned 5 & we are gearing up to celebrate in October. But before we do, we sat down at the table to reflect on our favorite moments, our hopes for the future of Charlotte, changes we’d like to see in the community, the journey ahead, and more! Plus, someone at the table shares a big secret.Full Episode Show Notes are Available on our website at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcast-0:29 Welcome Back!1:03 The table acknowledges turning 5 years old. Only 50% of sma...
2025-09-251h 06
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 8: Changing the Landscape of Housing in ConcordEpisode OutlineThe Give Impact ladies sat down with the smart, innovative, thought-leader Patrick Graham, Ph.D., Chief Executive Director of WeBuild Concord. Not only did we learn so many new things about our friend Patrick; we talked about the tools, strategies, and partnerships that are a benefit to affordable housing in North Carolina. Ways to combat gentrification, community-informed development, land trusts, priority-leasing models, and so much more!Full Episode Show Notes are Available on our website at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcast-0:28 Welcome Back!0:36 Intro to Dr. Patrick Graham & how...
2025-08-251h 01
Family By DesignFlashback Episode "How Do You Spell Romance?" || With Kent And Liz WardIn this episode of Family by Design, we dive into the meaning of romance beyond flowers and fancy dinners. We talk about how love is expressed in everyday life and what truly makes someone feel cherished. Join us as we explore practical and heartfelt ways to “spell” romance in your own family story.
2025-08-2223 min
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 7: Strengthening the local food system for the communityEpisode OutlineZack Wyatt joined the table his amazing organization that is trying to empower community and strengthen the local food systems!Full Episode Show Notes are Available on our website at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcast-0:29 Welcome Back!2:30 Intro to Zack Wyatt9:33 Zack shares how he met his wife Abby and how he got into farming13:11 Zack mentions that “There’s a big motto we have within the organization, once you know, you can’t unknow”14:09 Zack expresses his lens on the propaganda around the food...
2025-06-301h 00Family By DesignMarriage Material || With Kent And Liz WardWhat does it truly mean to be “marriage material”? In this episode, we explore the qualities that build lasting, God-honoring relationships—beyond the surface and into the heart. Whether you’re single, dating, or already married, this conversation will challenge your perspective and help you grow into the kind of person who builds a strong and faithful family by design.
2025-06-2823 min
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 6: Igniting Hope & Sparking ChangeMaya & Liz sits down with Adrienne & Emmanuel Threatt from Hope Vibes to discuss their journey that led to the creation of serving the homeless community.Full episode show notes can be found at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcastEpisode Outline0:49 Welcome Back!2:26 Intro to Adrienne & Emmanuel Threatt8:25 Adrienne and Emmanuel share their separate backgrounds before starting Hope Vibes18:00 Maya invites Adrienne and Emmanuel to share one Authentic thing about themselves· Adrienne: “I make it a practice to embrace pain and purpose simultaneously “o “If I ca...
2025-06-191h 07Family By DesignDon't Settle || With Kent And Liz WardIn this episode of Family by Design, we dive into the importance of not settling in relationships from a biblical perspective. “Don’t Settle” explores how trusting God’s timing and standards leads to relationships that reflect His purpose and glory. Join us for a faith-filled conversation on knowing your worth in Christ, waiting on His best, and building a God-centered love that lasts.
2025-06-1324 minFamily By DesignYoung Marriage || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about their views on young marriage.
2025-05-3016 minFamily By DesignLetting Your Husband Lead || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about letting your husband lead and how important this is to a healthy home.
2025-05-1624 minFamily By DesignFeminism Exposed || With Kent And Liz WardIn this weeks episode of Family By Design Kent and Liz talk about the lie that feminism has brought into our society.
2025-05-0327 min
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 5: Real Estate from the Lens of a Realtor We sat down with the one and only, Tanesha Thompson, Owner & Broker-in-Charge of Synergy Realty Group℠ - NC, Mecklenburg Times 2021 50 Most Influential Women Honoree, Career Mastered Emerging Leader Award Winner 2022, and Connect CRE 2023 Women in Real Estate Award WinnerFull episode show notes can be found at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcast0:33 Welcome Back!0:44 Intro to Tanesha Thompson3:45 Tanesha shares one Authentic thing about herself, “I tend to gravitate towards opportunities to elevate, uplift, and empower women; I am for and about women always”7:10 Maya invites Tanesha to pull an Aff...
2025-04-2558 minFamily By DesignDo You Have Quality Connection? - With The Family || With Kent And LizIn this weeks Family By Design Kent and Liz finish their series on "Quality Connection" in talking about having quality connection with your family.
2025-04-2027 min
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 4: Meet your NeighborGive Impact sits down with Ron Henderson Jr. as he tells his story about losing his joy, finding his integrity once again, and how his relationship with Courtney and the Saber Treatment Program saved his life.Full episode show notes can be found at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcastEpisode Outline0:37 Welcome Back!1:20 Intro to Ron Henderson3:30 Ron shares his love for music4:08 Ron shares one Authentic thing about himself - "I am totally emphatic; I care too much. When I care for other people, it makes...
2025-04-1154 minFamily By DesignDo You Have Quality Connection? - In Finances || With Kent And LizThis week Kent and Liz continue in their series on quality connection.
2025-04-0425 min
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 3: Faith & HousingIn Episode 3, we sat down with Pastor Matt Conner of Newell Presbyterian Church to discuss Faith & Housing, his journey of life both individually and as a leader of faith, Newell’s ground breaking partnership with DreamKey Partners for affordable housing and more!If you know Matt Conner then you know he is one of the most authentic humans around. Full episode show notes can be found at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcastEpisode Outline0:39 Welcome Back!0:55 Intro to Matt Conner3:35 Matt shares his love for Newell Presbyterian Church and it...
2025-03-2752 minFamily By DesignDo You Have Quality In Connection? - In The Bedroom || With Kent And LizThis week Kent and Liz talk about how to have quality connection in the bedroom.
2025-03-2327 min
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 2: Managing Mental Health in a Changing WorldEpisode 2 was so special! We talked with Justin Perry about his story, rooted here in Charlotte - that has blossomed into a beautiful and important service to our community. The pursuit of Mental Health. It affects all of us, individually and collectively. Our deepest thanks to Justin for embracing this with us.Justin is a licensed therapist, owner of a local multi-practitioner therapy firm, advocate for affordable housing & community healing. We’ve been big fans for a long timeFull episode show notes can be found at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcastEpisode Outline...
2025-03-1753 minFamily By DesignDo You Have Quality Connection? - In Communication || With Kent And LizThis week Kent and Liz start a Brand new series called Quality Communication.
2025-03-0725 min
Authentic Conversations with Give ImpactEpisode 1: Meet The HostsThe inaugural episode of Authentic Conversations... after a year of hemming and hawing, we decided to face our fears, shift our priorities and jump in knowing we would just need to figure things out as we go. In our line of work of seeking to make Charlotte a better and more accessible place for all to live, we meet the most interesting people. Consistently, we find ourselves in AWE of the humans we share company with. From CEOs and entrepreneurs, to public officials and non-profit leaders, to those in our community who have faced various struggles. We all have...
2025-02-1742 minFamily By DesignDon't Let Your Kids Become Educated Idiots || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about teaching your kids vital things for their life.
2024-12-2926 minFamily By DesignStay Engaged || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz have a special guest and discuss how important it is to stay engaged in the season and moment that you are in.
2024-12-1329 minFamily By DesignFlash Back Episode “Developing Community” || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about developing a good community for yourself and for your family and about how important this is for your growth.
2024-11-3026 minFamily By DesignRedefining Success || With Liz Ward and Kingston WardIn this weeks episode of Family By Design Liz and Kingston talk about what biblical success looks like.
2024-11-1521 minFamily By DesignDon't Keep Quiet About Politics || With Kent And LizThis week Kent and Liz discuss a edgy topic.
2024-11-0231 minFamily By DesignStop Being Transactional || With Kent And Liz WardThis week on Family By Design Kent and Liz talk about not being transactional in your communication in your marriage.
2024-10-1117 minFamily By DesignCaught Not Taught || With Kent And Liz WardThis week on Family By Design Kent and Liz discuss how what you do can actually have more impact than what you say.
2024-09-2720 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guests Van and Regina Smith || With Kent And LizThis week Kent and Liz talk with Van and Regina Smith. You don't want to miss this episode of Family By design.
2024-09-1327 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guests Javan And Dora Smith || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk with Javan and Dora about why their marriage is so successful and how you can have a successful marriage to.
2024-08-3025 minFamily By DesignWho Cares If Your Kids Don't Like You || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about the balance between being friends with your kids and being their parents.
2024-08-1617 minFamily By DesignGod's View Through You || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about how you are supposed to show God's view on things though yourself to them.
2024-08-0220 minFamily By DesignFlashback Episode "Why God Created Family" || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz discuss "Why God Created Family" and why there is power when you walk in unity as a family.
2024-07-1924 minFamily By DesignBecoming A Great Parent || With Kent And Liz WardOn this weeks episode of Family By Design join Kent and Liz in a essential conversation about how you can become the parent that God intended you to be.
2024-07-0625 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guest Sarah Johnson || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Sarah Interviews Kent and Liz on several different questions. You won't want to miss this week's episode of Family By Design.
2024-06-2127 minFamily By DesignThe Difference Between Bashing And Getting Counsel || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about if you need counsel for your marriage how to go about it in the right and honoring way.
2024-06-0716 minFamily By DesignHow To Have A Successful Marriage || With Kent And LizIn this message Kent and Liz talk about the things that make a marriage successful.
2024-05-2416 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guests Ashley And Carlie Terradez || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk with Ashley and Carlie.
2024-05-1022 minFamily By DesignRapid Fire 2 || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent asks Liz several questions about several different topics. You will be strengthened and encouraged in your walk with your family and with the Lord in this short but powerful episode of Family By Design.
2024-04-2613 minFamily By DesignTeens and Phones || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about when the right time to let your kids have a phone of their own.
2024-04-1217 minFamily By DesignYour Truth, My Truth, The Truth || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about the fact that the truth is Jesus and that he came and died for us and when you have encounters in the presence of God that is the only truth that matters.
2024-03-3018 minFamily By DesignWhat To Do If Your Kids Don't Want To Come To Church || With Kent And liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about what to do if your kid's don't want to come to church and that always the most important thing is to stay in a place of communication with them.
2024-03-1519 minFamily By DesignTeaching Your Kids History || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about the importance of teaching your kids history so that history doesn't repeat itself.
2024-03-0119 minFamily By DesignPrepared To Launch || With Kingston And Liz WardThis week Liz talks with Kingston about being prepared to launch and the things that they have done to help him be able to successfully launch into the world.
2024-02-1723 minFamily By DesignMoral Absolutes || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and liz talk about having moral absolutes in this day and age where it seems like there are no morals or values left in the world.
2024-02-0226 minFamily By DesignRapid Fire || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz start a new segment where they talk about several different topics. You don't want to miss Rapid Fire.
2024-01-1924 minFamily By DesignEmotional ManipulationThis week Kent and Liz talk about how to identify and how to not manipulate with your emotions.
2024-01-0626 minFamily By DesignIs My Son A Pervert???This week Kent and Liz talk about how to help your son walk out their life in purity and not to condemn them for things that they are doing and saying.
2023-12-2326 minFamily By DesignSafeguarding Your MarriageThis week Kent and Liz talk about the importance of safeguarding your marriage to be protected as you walk through life together.
2023-12-0824 minFamily By DesignTeaching Your Kids To Be FreeThis week Kent and Liz discuss how to help your kids walk in freedom in every area of their life.
We hope you are blessed and encouraged in your walk with the Lord and with your family as you listen to this podcast from Kent and liz.
If you would like to know more about Ward Ministries and how we are making an impact you can visit: www.wardmin.org
2023-11-2424 minFamily By DesignCaught Not TaughtThis week Kent and Liz talk about how to help your kids develop a relationship with the Lord.
2023-11-1022 minFamily By DesignThe S WordThis week Kent and Liz talk about submission and how it is an important part of marriage and relationships.
2023-10-2028 minFamily By DesignOvercoming Fear As A MotherThis week Kent and Liz talk about one of Liz's biggest fear as a mother and how she overcome that fear.
2023-10-0614 minFamily By DesignOvercoming Fear As A FatherThis week Kent and Liz talk about one of Kent's biggest fears when it comes to being a father and how he has and continues to overcome that fear.
2023-09-2913 minFamily By DesignCountingThis week Kent and Liz talk about counting and the importance of not doing it with your children.
2023-09-2218 minFamily By DesignHow Do You Spell Romance?This week Kent and Liz talk about how to have a healthy romantic relationship with your spouse.
2023-09-1524 minFamily By DesignHow To Maintenance Your MarriageThis week Kent and Liz talk about the fact that your marriage can and should outlast your kids.
2023-09-0821 minFamily By DesignHaving A Refreshing DateThis week Kent and Liz talk about the importance of dating your spouse and to not only do it out of necessity but out of a desire to be with your spouse.
2023-09-0118 minFamily By DesignMarijuana And Other AddictionsThis week Kent and Liz talk about how drugs can be a way to try to heal some brokenness on the inside of you when only Jesus can heal that wound.
2023-08-2524 minFamily By DesignSEX, DRUGS, AND ROCK AND ROLLThis week Kent and Liz talk about how this topic is still relevant today because the same spirit that was behind this agenda is still working in the earth today.
2023-08-1823 minFamily By DesignStill FaceThis week Kent and Liz talk about not having a still face when your partner is talking to you and how to be engaged in what they are saying.
2023-08-1119 minFamily By DesignWhat Does Honor Look Like?This week Kingston and Liz talk about what honor looks like and how honoring your father and mother can translate into honoring your spouse.
2023-08-0419 minFamily By DesignHelping Your Children Understand MysteriesThis week Kent and Liz talk about helping your kids understand the mysteries instead of running away from them.
2023-07-2817 minFamily By DesignWho Is On Your Mountain Rushmore?This week Kent and Liz talk about the people in their lives that they have gotten knowledge from and and allow to speak into their lives and encourage you to have people who are consistently speaking into your life.
2023-07-2118 minFamily By DesignAre You Complaining Or Praying?This week Kent and Liz talk about not complaining to God about your spouse but to pray for them.
2023-07-1417 minFamily By DesignEstablishing IdentityThis week Kent and Liz continue on talking about identity and helping your kids establish their's.
2023-07-0723 minFamily By DesignIdentity Vs FunctionThis week Kent and Liz talk about your identity vs your function and how important it is to know the difference between the two and to not get wrapped up in what you are doing over who God says that you are.
2023-06-3017 minFamily By DesignPause, Party!This week Kent and Liz talk about pausing your life and taking a family vacation and the importance of doing that.
2023-06-2318 minFamily By DesignBeing ThankfulThis week Kent and Liz talk about being thankful and that there is always a positive side to every situation.
2023-06-1617 min2023-06-0931 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guest Kingston WardThis week Kent interviews Kingston about the things that Kent and Liz have done to help him be ready for his next faze in life.
2023-06-0219 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guests Josue And Ella IbarraWe hope you are encouraged as you listen to Kent and Liz talk with Josue and Ella about marriage and family.
Listen to Josue’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/josue-ibarra-podcast/id1552450845
2023-05-2640 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guest Joseph And Heather ZThis week Kent and Liz talk with Joseph and Heater Z about how important it is to put your family before your ministry.
2023-05-1925 minFamily By DesignWhy MarriageThis week Kent and Liz talk about why you should get married, why it is important, and the biblical basis for why marriage is right and of the Lord.
2023-05-1324 minFamily By DesignLegacyThis week Kent and Liz talk about having a bucket list for the things that you want to accomplish in your life and how to leave a good legacy.
2023-05-0525 minFamily By DesignHot TopicThis week Kent and Liz talk about having a healthy marriage specifically in the bedroom.
2023-04-2828 minFamily By DesignBeing An Affirming SpouseThis week Kent and Liz talk about how important it is to affirm your spouse and to lift them up with your words.
2023-04-2122 minFamily By DesignHow To Make A Proper ApologyThis week Kent and Liz talk about how to make a proper apology and how it is important to be the one to admit when you are wrong in any situation.
2023-04-1423 minFamily By DesignOne Year AnniversaryThis week Kent and Liz talk about all of the things that they have loved about Family By Design over the past year.
2023-04-0720 minFamily By DesignIdentity & The Fear Of ManThis week Kent and Liz talk with Sarah Johnson again, about not letting yourself become wrapped up in anything else accept for your relationship with the father.
2023-03-3128 minFamily By DesignSuccess to launchThis week Kent and Liz interview Sarah Johnson about being successful in launching into the life that God has called you too.
2023-03-2424 min
Family By DesignStewardshipThis week Kent and Liz talk about stewardship and how when you steward your finances well then more is given to you.
2023-03-1726 minFamily By DesignKnowing The State Of Your MoneyThis week Kent and Liz talk about how important it is to know where all your money is and where it is going.
2023-03-1023 minFamily By DesignMoney PhilosophyThis week Kent and Liz talk about having a money philosophy and being on the same page with your finances as your spouse.
2023-03-0325 minFamily By DesignConflict Is GoodThis week Kent and Liz talk about how conflict is good and having healthy conflict is the key to good relationships.
2023-02-1713 minFamily By DesignThe Question ChallengeThis week Kent and Liz talk about the question to ask your kid's.
2023-02-1017 minFamily By DesignDate NightThis week Kent and Liz talk about date nights and how important it is to continue to pursue your spouse in marriage.
2023-02-0318 min
Eat, Drink, Live Longer82: Menopause Diet Plan with Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN and Hillary Wright, M.Ed, RDNToday's show is relevant to every woman because, if we haven't gone through it already, we all will face menopause one day. You may not realize that there are steps we can take regarding diet and exercise to prepare our bodies ahead of time. Join us for a closer look at natural ways to manage hormones, health, and happiness. Elizabeth Ward and Hillary Wright are the authors of the new book, The Menopause Diet Plan. The book explores the physiology of menopause symptoms that many women experience and outlines important diet strategies to manage those symptoms. We'll...
2020-09-2350 min
The Slick Pivot Sessions#012 - Bringing your resilience A-Game to pivot through uncertaintyLiz Ward wraps up this season by sharing 10 techniques to build your inner resilience to get good at change. We know it can feel rough when you are at a pivot point in life, business, or career and it’s pretty difficult to create positive change if you are not in a place of feeling strong. This episode will guide you on how to bring your A-Game to navigate your next move.You'll learn....What is resilienceThe difference between Green (steady), Orange (stretchy), and Red (panic) zone challenges10 easy techniques to help you build your ow...
2020-07-0200 minThe Slick Pivot Sessions#011 - Joe Sayers - From Professional Cricket to FinanceLiz Ward talks to Joe Sayers about his pivot from a professional cricket into the finance industry. After 14 years in the Yorkshire Cricket team Joe retired from sports before the age of 30, leaving his first passion to fulfil another side of him. Joe is now a senior leader at Royal Bank of Canada. Joe shares what his professional cricket career taught him, the importance of understanding your why when it comes to your work and how he successfully built his reputation in a completely new industry This...
2020-05-2800 minThe Slick Pivot Sessions#010 Emma Gannon - Launching a virtual book clubLiz Ward speaks to writer and podcaster, Emma Gannon about The Multi-Hyphen Book Club that was born at the start of Lockdown. Emma shares how she woke up one morning and decided to create a virtual space where people can connect through a monthly book and be inspired by daily book recommendations during this period of social distancing. The book club now has over 6,000 members.In this Slick Pivot Session, we explore why books genuinely save Emma in a time of need, how this creative project was able to come together so quickly and how connection...
2020-05-0100 minThe Slick Pivot Sessions#008 - Matt Healy (Part 1) From Chef to Restauranteur.Liz Ward speaks to Matt Healy, award winning chef, restaurateur and Masterchef The Professionals runner up.Matt shares his career journey, from training with some inspiring mentors and then how he left a top restaurant in London to be closer to his family and applied to Masterchef for a bit of a laugh. There were twists, turns and lots of points where he could have given up on his career in the kitchen yet Matt kept going. And keeps going. We talk about mentors, self belief and what it's like to be in the public...
2020-04-2500 min
The Slick Pivot Sessions#007 Defected Records - The virtual rave that connected the worldAs part of a series of interviews exploring some of the best lockdown pivot examples, we are dissecting the “virtual rave” that connected the world. It was a moment in time where there was mass fear, uncertainty and we were all being told to STAY AT HOME to slow down the spread of COVID 19 virus. On March 20th, 2020, Defected Records brought house music directly into houses around the world by hosting a 12 hour Virtual Music Festival. Streaming DJ sets live from an empty The Ministry of Sound nightclub in London across twitter, Facebook and youtube reac...
2020-04-0800 minThe Slick Pivot Sessions#006 Lucy Werner. The Story Behind The HypeLiz Ward speaks to Lucy Werner, PR expert, Founder of The Wern and best-selling author of "Hype Yourself". Lucy shares her personal story of scaling down her PR agency and pivoting the business model to something more suitable to family life. Lucy and her partner, Hadrien now run The Wern from their garden office supporting small business owners to build their brands and get their own publicity.Lucy’s first book, “Hype Yourself: A nonsense DIY PR toolkit for small businesses” is an amazing guide with practical tips on how to get publicity for your business. Lucy t...
2020-04-0500 minThe Slick Pivot Sessions#005 - Yasmine Say, From Graphic Designer to Personal TrainerLiz Ward speaks to Yasmine Say, owner of Say Fitness Personal Training. Yasmine shares her story of how she pivoted from a 10 year long career in Design, Brand and Marketing to follow her passion for fitness to retrain and build a business as a Personal Trainer. In this Slick Pivot Session, we cover:Not knowing what is around the cornerImposter syndromeDoing all the right things in a job hunt, yet feeling like you are getting nowhereFeeling too old to pivot and pushing through that fearGetting buy in from your loved ones on your...
2020-03-2600 minThe Slick Pivot Sessions#004 - Fleur Emery. From Food Entrepreneur to Start-Up AdvisorLiz Ward speaks to Fleur Emery. Fleur is an outspoken start-up veteran with an uncanny way of sniffing out emerging trends and making things happen. She has 15 years in the food industry under her belt launching two product ranges into major retailers. Fleur recently spent three years setting up a premium ready meal business. she had a product range ready to go, funding in place and interest from supermarkets yet decided to pull the plug and pivot her career. In this Slick Pivot Session, we cover:What motivated her to walk away from...
2020-03-1100 minThe Slick Pivot Sessions#003 - Ashley Paré - From HR Manager to Negotiation CoachLiz Ward speaks to Ashley Paré, CEO and Founder of Own Your Worth, TEDx Speaker. Ashley shares her pivot story from a corporate HR career to be a leadership coach and Negotiation Advocate. She helps her clients strip back their fears, get confident, communicate effectively and earn more. In this vulnerable interview, Ashley talks about her painful exit from the HR job that people knew her for. She tells us why you shouldn’t ask for a pay rise (or raise for our American friends) from an emotional place, why negotiation is a cru...
2020-03-0400 minThe Slick Pivot Sessions#002: Jenny Simms - From Parliament to a Sweeter Life.Liz Ward speaks to Jenny Simms, Owner and brand director of The Marshmallowist, the UK’s first gourmet marshmallow company. Jenny shares her pivot story from speech writing in parliament to running a confectionary start-up. The Marshmallowist- has been at the forefront of setting trends. Combining classic confectionery with unexpected flavours and bold design. Jenny is responsible for brand and sales whilst her sister, Oonagh Simms, dreams up the kitchen creativity. With her background in communications and policy for political parties and charities, Jenny makes sure The Marshmallowist do things honestly, ethically an...
2020-03-0400 minThe Slick Pivot Sessions#001: Suzy Reading - From Personal Trainer to Psychologist, Author and Self-Care GuruLiz Ward speaks to Suzy Reading, Self-care expert, psychologist and author. She shares her personal story of when motherhood collided with the terminal illness of her father and how this inspired her career pivot to become an author and build her self-care business. There have been many pivot points in Suzy’s career. From Personal trainer to health coach to chartered psychologist to yoga teacher to author and wellbeing expert. Her 3 books, The Self-Care Revolution, Stand Tall Like A Mountain: Mindfulness and Self-care for children and parents. The Little Book of Self-care: 30 pr...
2020-03-0300 min