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The Daily DetailThe Daily Detail for 8.5.25AlabamaSCOTUS issues instructions for redistricting case out of LA that affects ALSen. Britt offers bill to nullify DC city council decision to let illegals voteSen. Tuberville says Obama and Hillary should be indicted for Russia hoaxAG Marshall continues legal support for Trump halting funds for transgender surgeries on minorsA corrections officer on leave after drugs/contraband operation disruptedGovernor Ivey launches "Direct Admissions Initiative" for high school studentsNationalTrump to pick new Labor statistician in the next few daysICE Acting director says the agency has 78K hiring applications coming inAG Pam Bondi has sent evidence...
2025-08-0512 minThe Daily DetailThe Daily Detail for 7.11.25AlabamaGovernor Ivey sends rescue teams to TX to help in flooded river regionCongressman Dale Strong to head up commission to expose CCP tacticsUS Senate confirms Mobile native Wells Griffith as undersecretary of EnergyPam Casey responds to $1M donations to other GOP candidates in AG raceAG Marshall says former police officer should go to trial not have immunityGerman company coming to Baldwin County to manufacture stainless steelNationalFederal Judge in NH issues injunction over birthright citizenship lawsuitUS Dept. of Ed to halt all subsidized education programs for illegal aliensDHS says they have arrested 600 known or...
2025-07-1113 minThe Daily DetailThe Daily Detail for 5.8.25AlabamaWife of Congressman Moore supports bill on health rights re: vaccinesState legislature passes 1% tax cut on state grocery sales taxState legislature passes bill that regulates the sale of hemp productsLt. Gov. Ainsworth calls out lawmakers for killing bill on elective Bible classesGovernor Ivey to sign bill that bans cell phones in public schools K-12Mobile mayor Stimpson endorses Judge Spiro Cheriogotis in mayoral raceNationalTrump pulls nominee for Surgeon General, replaces with Dr. Casey MeansFBI director Kash Patel announces the arrest of 205 child predatorsAG Pam Bondi announces break up of large drug operation by...
2025-05-0813 min
Mostly FictionalEp. 102: One of Pam’s Reads Gave Her the IckThis week, we had 5, 1, AND 3-star books to review!Books mentioned, in order:Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health by Marty Makary, MDThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirRednecks by Taylor BrownSame As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoBlack Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn IveyTo the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn IveyThe Snow Child by Eowyn IveyThe Unexpected Gift by Berna King
2025-02-2658 minMostly FictionalEp. 100: Our 100th Episode Bonanza! 🥳It's our 100th episode, can you believe it! We share some reflections on how we've changed since Episode 1, as well as share Book "Superlatives" and do what we're calling the Time Traveler Tag. Books mentioned, in order: Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky AlbertalliFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanJonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna ClarkePiranesi by Susanna ClarkeWhen Women Were Dragons by Kelly BarnhillThe Crane Husband by Kelly BarnhillWelcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-ReumGeek Love by...
2025-02-1246 minThe Daily DetailThe Daily Detail for 2.5.25AlabamaThe 2025 state legislative session officially underwayGovernor Ivey delivers "State of the State" addressGarlan Gudger is unanimously voted in as Senate President Pro TimSpeaker Ledbetter says no expansion of Medicaid in this legislative sessionAn advocacy group supports the "What is a Woman" bill from Susan DuboseThe ALGOP releases its legislative priorities for 2025 sessionA prayer for this session to be held in Montgomery on February 12thNationalUS Senator confirms Pam Bondi as next US Attorney General and Doug Collins as next Secretary of Veterans AffairsFull senate to vote on Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National IntelligenceTrump...
2025-02-0513 minThe Daily DetailThe Daily Detail for 1.31.25AlabamaDr. Eric Mackey sends memo re: ICE agents and student/school responseProtestors in Albertville want to resist any ICE raids in that areaCongressman Aderholt calls Albertville protests dangerous rhetoricA Montgomery man is charged with using charity to steal $ from the countyMontgomery museum leaders are taking down controversial billboardGovernor Ivey releases $40M in transportation funds for 24 projectsNational28 bodies pulled from Potomac following airplane collision at DC airportTrump orders assessment of aviation safety due to downgrade in standards from prior administrationPam Bondi is voted out of committee to become next US attorney general3 more confirmation hearings...
2025-01-3118 minMostly FictionalEp. 98: Our 2025 Anticipated Titles (& Hallie's Dragon Corner) 🐉We share 10 titles we are looking forward to in 2025! Books mentioned, in order: What If It's Us by Adam Silvera and Becky AlbertalliOnyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosFifteen Dogs by André AlexisNona the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirHow Far The Light Reaches: A Life In 10 Sea Creatures by Sabrina ImblerThe Soul of an Octopus by Sy MontgomeryBlack Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn IveyThe Snow Child by Eowyn IveyElatsoe by Darcie Little Bad...
2025-01-2945 minThe Daily DetailThe Daily Detail for 1.16.25AlabamaBoth US Senators praise the FDA and its ban on Red Dye #3 in foodGovernor Ivey has ended the emergency declaration for 37 countiesPresident Stuart Bell at University of Alabama to retire this summerState lawmakers to consider pre filed bill HB 3, similar to Laken Riley ActLaura Clark of the ACLL weighs in on lawsuit filed against the state over its ban of DEI policies in state funded schoolsNationalA ceasefire was reached between Hamas and Israel with help from TrumpHouse speaker removes Mike Turner from chairmanship of House committeeThomas More Society petitions Trump for pardons of...
2025-01-1614 min
Chemohawk SessionsPick 53: Slick Flick Pick: Jack the "Stripper" Ripper--Dark Vigilante in a White City (Playing Cat, Bat and Mouse in a Slaughterhouse); (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, 2018)Recline, Cinematic Fanatics, in your favorite well-worn, stale chair, rustle up some popcorn, fresh as fstars, the antithesis to that stale a** chair, I just mentioned, zoom in and zone out as we unwind the daily grind with a slick f****** flick pick. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight is the flick, so very slick, hence our fstars pick!
When Slick Flick Pick is near, estrange yourself from the looney wiles and sick experiments of Dr. Fstars Strange and stick around, till, Falsetto Prophet's and Red Light District Devil's voice, you hear. Gaslights... camera...action...lends distraction and, with...
2024-07-111h 22
Here's Hope: Finding Hope in the Chaos with Kasey HopeBONUS REPLAY: Lettering Club Success Story - You Are Capable!I'm so excited to introduce you to my friend and Whatever Letter club member, Pam Ivey. She's a total numbers person, but she started exploring her artistic and creative side after retiring. We hope that Pam's story will inspire you that it's never too late to start something new. Join the waitlist for the Lettering Club! https://www.pzazzonline.com/whatever-letterConnect with us!Website: https://www.pzazzonline.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/pzazzartstudioInstagram- www.instagram.com/pzazzartstudio Text us: 1-334-2...
2023-09-2518 min
DogSpeak: Redefining Dog TrainingHarmonious Home with Cats and Dogs with Pam Johnson-Bennett, CCBCIn this episode, Nikki fan girls out with Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and best-selling author, Pam Johnson-Bennett. These two ladies are self-proclaimed "Behavior Nerds" and spend an hour talking about homes with both dogs and cats. Enrichment, communication, interaction are just a few of the hot topics in this episode! Find Pam at www.catbehaviorassociates.com, on FB and IG. Find Nikki at www.dogspeak101.com as well as FB, IG, and now TikTok. Mentioned in this episode:Decoding Aggression and Reactivity and Kieno ConferenceDecoding Aggression and Reactivity
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2023-08-1557 minHere's Hope: Finding Hope in the Chaos with Kasey HopeLettering Club Success Story - You Are Capable!I'm so excited to introduce you to my friend and Whatever Letter club member, Pam Ivey. She's a total numbers person, but she started exploring her artistic and creative side after retiring. We hope that Pam's story will inspire you that it's never too late to start something new. Join the waitlist for the Lettering Club! https://www.pzazzonline.com/whatever-letterConnect with us!Website: https://www.pzazzonline.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/pzazzartstudioInstagram- www.instagram.com/pzazzartstudio Text us: 1-334-2...
2023-03-1318 minMostly FictionalEp. 5: Our 2022 Wrap Up Episode! Stats, Superlatives, and MoreHallie and Pam review their 2022 stats, reflect on their book goals, and pick bookish superlatives.Books mentioned, in order:Leave the World Behind by Rumaan AlamI’ll Be Gone In the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamaraBook Lovers by Emily HenryRadium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate MooreRust: The Longest War by Jonathan WaldmanBad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John CarreyrouWill My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions fr...
2022-12-2249 minMostly FictionalEp. 2: Pam Reads Books About Trains and Hallie Raves About LibrariesIn this episode of Mostly Fictional, Pam talks about reading on trains and about trains, and Hallie tackles an enormous library stack.Books mentioned, in order: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinBad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John CarreyrouUseless Magic: Lyrics and Poetry by Florence WelchThe Sandman Vol 1 by Neil GaimanThe Sandman Vol 4 by Neil GaimanThe Killer Across the Table: Unlocking the Secrets of Serial Killers and Predators with the FBI's Original Mindhunter by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker
2022-10-1657 minMostly FictionalEp. 1: Meet the Readers: Annotating, Mood Reading, and What Makes a Book a 5-StarIn this pilot episode of Mostly Fictional, hosts Pam and Hallie get into the swing of talking about books and what they enjoy in a good read.Books mentioned, in order:Where the Wild Ladies Are by Aoko MatsudaThe Lean Startup by Eric RiesMaps of Our Spectacular Bodies by Maddie MortimerHuntress by Malinda Lo1Q84 by Haruki MurakamiThe Imitation Game: Alan Turing Decoded by Jim Ottaviani and illustrated by Leland PurvisBad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John CarreyrouDisfigured...
2022-10-1654 min
The What's Your Excuse? ShowWhat’s Your Excuse? EP 075 Tyler Watson from failed sandwich artist to successful international brand managerHello again, I hope you and your family are doing as well as possible given all the challenges in the world these days.
In this latest episode of What's Your Excuse?
I sat down with Tyler Watson Vice President of Sales for Dan-O's Seasonings.
I met Tyler as part of being an affiliate and advocate for Dan-O's. Mainly because their seasonings are no-salt, low sodium, and packed with flavor.
Discovering their products allowed me to give my younger brother Patrick, an arrhythmia surviver, the gift of good tasting food.
We became friends after he wrote an amazingly honest post about...
2022-10-0356 min
Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcastAl Del Degan Hosts Pam Draper (Bitvo & Pateno) on the LIBI PodcastThe world of finance has not changed much until 2009 when blockchain and cryptocurrencies began to change the way we look at money. Pam Draper leads a company that has embraced this new technology and made it simple and accessible for all Canadians.
For the transcription of this episode please visit: https://www.rainforestab.ca/yyc-blog/podcast-episode-172-transcription
Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.
Host: Al De...
2022-05-3123 min
Flourish and Grow to CEOMindset and Messaging Check-up for Strategic Planning in 2022 - Ep. 40We are getting ready for the new year so the next thing we need to do is check up on our foundations. Is there something we can improve in our mindset and messaging for 2022? In this episode, Pam and Jane talk about the importance of mindset, which we also discuss in our episode with Anita Heidema, and messaging. Strategic planning is much more than setting up some goals, so take this opportunity to review all your foundations before the new year comes. Today we discuss:[01:38] Planning for success in 2022. Mindset check and li...
2021-11-1715 minFlourish and Grow to CEOStrategic Planning to Achieve Your Business Goals in 2022 - Ep. 39December is just around the corner and before you even know it, we are already starting a new year. How exciting! Right now is the perfect time to start planning strategically and setting up goals that can help you improve and maximize your income. In this episode, Pam and Jane give us tips on what to look for when evaluating and creating a strategic plan for your business. They go over everything: what you should consider and what you should be aware of in order to get the best out of your 2022. T...
2021-11-1016 minFlourish and Grow to CEOAre You Engaged in Marketing Malpractice? - Ep. 38Are you moving on too quickly from your marketing tactics or are you not moving on quickly enough? It is so easy to go from one end to the other without even noticing you are engaging in marketing sabotaging practices that are preventing you from getting the results you want!In this episode, Pam and Jane talk about why do we fall for these marketing sabotaging practices and how to change them in order to get the most out of our marketing efforts. Today we discuss:[01:30] Understanding tactics and strategies to av...
2021-09-2922 minFlourish and Grow to CEOAshleigh Chanel: Your Friendly, Virtual, Neighborhood Marketing Genie - Ep. 37With a new trend coming every day and thousands of titles that claim to know the secrets to getting more leads and building up a community. it’s easy to lose sight of what needs to be done in order to bring that vision you have for your business to life. In this episode, we are back with another amazing guest who understands the importance of having solid fundamentals and who also loves helping businesswomen with market profitability through innovation, creativity, digital marketing strategies. Today, we talk with marketing genie, Ashleigh Chanel.Ashleigh is a wor...
2021-09-2241 minFlourish and Grow to CEOThe Art of Feminine Marketing with Coach Julie Foucht - Ep. 36‘Business is about going out there and making things happen!’ Have you ever heard something like this before? Because we sure have and, as women business owners, sometimes it can be a little exhausting to only lean on our masculine energy that wants to hustle and move forwards 24/7. Sometimes we need to get back to our feminine energy.In this episode, we tap into this with Feminine Marketing coach Julie Foucht. Julie is a successful business coach who tripled her income in less than a year by learning and doing marketing like a man (Impressive!), but that made...
2021-09-1538 minFlourish and Grow to CEOGet Out of the Grind of Sales and Into the Flow of Connection to rise ROC with Josh Zepess, The Identity Archaeologist - Ep. 35Transitioning to an entrepreneurial mindset is all about finding who you are as a person and sharing it with the world. Even an engineer can take a 180° turn and become a successful entrepreneur, which is the case of our amazing guest today.In this episode, we share mics with The Identity Archeologist Josh Zepess to dig out the truth behind personal branding and the journey to becoming a CEO. So in a world where dreams are crushed, and souls are forgotten, Josh Zepess, The Identity Archeologist, is on a mission to ensure talented solopreneurs turn ev...
2021-09-0845 minFlourish and Grow to CEOIntentional Life Coach, Sallie Wagner: Create the Life that Makes You Come Alive and Absolutely Love What's Next- Ep. 34After a certain age or a specific event in our lives, we start asking ourselves what’s next? Well, having gone through this many times, let us tell you that ‘next’ can and should be an exciting new chapter in your life. Today we invited intentional life coach Sallie Wagner to tell us how we can change our perception and build a life we are excited to live after what’s next.In this episode, what’s next strategist Sallie Wagner tells us how she came to be a multipreneur by embracing and aligning the many passions of her lif...
2021-09-0134 minFlourish and Grow to CEOBuilding Your Sales Confidence and Muscle to Improve Sales Conversations - Ep. 33Selling is the lifeblood of your business and, as such, you shouldn’t feel like it’s boring and uncomfortable. Rather, think of it as getting your work into the world. Thus, the importance of improving your sales conversations.We like to define the process of selling as getting to know other people and exploring their needs to serve them at the highest level. And sometimes, this doesn’t really involve them buying your product.In this episode, our sales expert Jane Garee dives more into what selling is and what is not to help us cha...
2021-08-2545 minFlourish and Grow to CEOBecome an Amazon Bestseller: Publisher Jyotsna Ramachandran Tells Us How - Ep. 32You’ve got the experience and the ideas, and now, it is time to write them! Many business owners wish to become bestselling authors, but the amount of work that takes to make this project a reality can be overwhelming without the proper guidance.In this episode, we invited bestselling author and publisher Jyotsna Ramachandran to tell us how can we can turn our books into bestsellers on Amazon. Pam and Jane ask everything you want to know about self-publishing and monetizing your book successfully. If you have a lot of knowledge to shar...
2021-08-1140 minFlourish and Grow to CEOSEO: Yes, It’s Technical— But It’s Also An Important Component in Scaling Your Business - Ep. 31SEO, SEM, keywords, online authority are all confusing concepts to wrap our heads around the first time we hear them, believe us, we know. This is why we invited a specialist in the area to teach us how search engine optimization works and how you can scale your business by improving it. In this episode, Pam and Jane share mics with SEO and SEM expert Eric Seropyan from This is My South Bay. Eric specializes in both international and hyper-local SEO, helping founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and small business owners understand online optimization and implement effective strategies t...
2021-08-0432 minFlourish and Grow to CEOAchieve Your Health Goals Without Sacrificing Your Business and Sanity, with Coach Adam Walsh - Ep. 30Have you ever said to yourself “I’ll start my diet on Monday!”? Because we sure have, but life always seems to get in the way, right? Well, not anymore, lady boss! Today we have a very special guest with us to tell us how we can set and achieve our health goals while also staying focused on growing our business. In this episode, we welcome Adam Walsh, health coach from The Lean Professionals.Adam has focused on helping women entrepreneurs to rethink what exercise and health mean to them, in order to enjoy tr...
2021-07-2941 minFlourish and Grow to CEOWant to Know How to Get the Best Photos of You? We've Got You Covered with Gabby Deimeke, Pro Photographer - Ep. 29Often a good picture can say more about your business than all the copy in the world. Most business owners forget about the impact that graphics and pictures make to help your business look more professional. In this episode, we have commercial photographer Gaby Deimeke with us to tell us what makes for a good photograph and what should we be looking for in a shoot to make our pictures look more professional.Gaby Deimeke is a professional photographer based in Boston, graduated from Webster University in St. Louis. She has a wide range of p...
2021-07-2124 minFlourish and Grow to CEOContinuity & Congruency: Creating a Language That Speaks to Your Audience and Sells Your Business - Ep. 28What is branding but a well-crafted message aimed at your ideal client? Keeping your business message consistent and congruent is such an important part of sales and marketing efforts. And It goes on to being authentic and connect with your customers in a way they can relate to.In this episode, Jane starts off by telling us the importance of being thoughtful about our company’s touchpoints and even about how we present ourselves to others. On the other hand, Pam shares her thoughts on language and branding on inbound marketing strategies. Today we discuss:...
2021-07-1416 minFlourish and Grow to CEOAre You Focused On $10 Tasks Or $10,000 Tasks In Your Biz? Find Out The Best Use Of Your Time- Ep. 27Information overload is one of the most common issues CEO’s face. We tend to get our hands so busy with small tasks that we forget to take care of those activities that actually move the business forward. This episode focuses on getting a clear strategy and following it to achieve our business goals. Pam provides some help with this by sharing some tips on creating and following a strategy to generate revenue and Jane tells us how to think and plan for the long run. Today we discuss:[01:28] What is the real s...
2021-07-0720 minFlourish and Grow to CEOIf We Had to Start Our Businesses All Over Again, Here’s What We’d Do… - Ep. 26If you had a time machine and could go back to the moment right when you started your business, what would you do?Pam and Jane asked themselves this question and in this episode, they answer it while also giving some advice on taking the first steps in your business and make it grow faster and easier. Today we discuss:[01:29] What would Pam and Jane do differently if they had to star over their businesses. [02:06] Focusing on one revenue-generating idea and getting people who are implementers.[05:25] Putting systems and processes in place as you wo...
2021-06-3032 minFlourish and Grow to CEOFocus on the Outcomes, Not the Deliverables: What’s In It For Them? - Ep. 25Why should people buy what you sell? We know you have an amazing product and everyone should be able to see it, but people don’t buy just for the product, they do it because of the outcome. Engaging emotionally with your customer by showing them the transformation or the outcome they will get from buying your product is what really sells. This is why, in this episode, Pam and Jane explain how to differentiate deliverables from outcomes to use the latter to sell.. Today we discuss: [01:28] The importance of focus...
2021-06-2327 minFlourish and Grow to CEOResonance, Relatability, and Vulnerability: So Darling, How Are You Showing Up? - Ep. 24Business growth is less about the administrative part and more about connecting to others, and, that’s right, building a community. Communities are the cornerstone of every small business and when they are solid and impactful, they can help you reach more people with less effort, as well as create spaces where community members feel close to each other and can create a network between them, just like our amazing Facebook group!In this episode, Pam tells us why vulnerability works to fulfill business needs, and Jane shares some of her experience using vulnerability to crea...
2021-06-1630 minFlourish and Grow to CEOHalf-Year Business Review: Mind Your Metrics - Ep. 23Growing and scaling your business. Oftentimes people think of these two as one process that happens simultaneously, but the reality is that they are separate objectives and you should create different strategies to achieve them, and, of course, track them!In this episode, Pam and Jane offer an overview of our seven amazing pillars and the metrics you need to focus on in order to evaluate what is working and what is not in your business. They also talk about the difference between growth and scalability in a business and how to plan a strategy for each...
2021-06-0927 minFlourish and Grow to CEOSimplify Your Business with Coach Sara Torpey - Ep. 22Today’s episode is all about simplicity in all aspects of life, so we brought an expert in the field to expand on this subject. In this episode, we welcome Sara Torpey, business coach, life teacher, and CEO of Torpey Coaching.Sara has 20 years of experience coaching business owners and educators in 1-on-1 sessions where she uses her superpower to simplify any process, improving systems and helping businesses to thrive.Pam, Jane, and Sara talk about what simplicity really is and why is this concept important when you want to build a successful business....
2021-06-0235 minFlourish and Grow to CEOYou Know What’ll Get You Noticed? Content – and We’re Talking All About It - Ep. 21We live in the era of engagement and content marketing has been growing in importance over the years, so today we focus on online content and how to create content that is engaging, thoughtful, and polarizing enough to attract and move your audience.Pam and Jane share with us their thoughts on online interactions and how to make them more humane using content. Pam takes a look at the content sensitivity and gives is a systematic approach to brainstorming content ideas and Jane explores monetization, and some useful copywriting tips she has picked up in her career.
2021-05-1934 minFlourish and Grow to CEOCurious About How to Work & Travel? Listen in. It’s what we do… a lot! - Ep. 20Episode Title: Curious About How to Work & Travel? Listen in. It’s what we do… a lot! - Ep. 20In this episode, we focus on building a business that allows you to live the life you want, and get that much-wanted independence we are sure you initially sought for when you started your business. So, that is why this episode is all about freedom.To understand better what this means, Pam and Jane share their personal experiences working while traveling and how they manage time, budget, and personal expectations to make location independence and traveling affo...
2021-05-1246 minFlourish and Grow to CEOAdd More to Your Bottom Line with a Solid Back-End Sales Strategy – Ep. 19What if we tell you that you are not making as much money as you should in your business? Maximizing your income can be easier than you think when you have a good back-end sales strategy in place. Back-end sales strategies are target to existing clients and are highly effective because it’s almost seven times easier to sell those customers than converting new ones. In this short and sweet episode, Pam walks us through a workbook on how to create effective back-end sales strategies. Today we discuss:[03:08] What are back-end sales stra...
2021-05-0514 minFlourish and Grow to CEODon’t Just Set Goals, Achieve Them! With Achievement Expert Kristin Burke – Ep. 18Everything in business is about goal achievement. You set yourself the goal to make a certain amount this year, get more clients, grow your business, etc., etc., but how many of these goals are you actually achieving? And what can you do to do so? That’s what we talk about today with achievement expert, Kristin Burke!Kristin Burke is a goal achievement coach who collaborates with women, entrepreneurs, and leaders to accomplish breakout performances. She’s also a successful host of her podcast, Elite Achievement.In today’s episode, Kristin shares with us what is goa...
2021-04-2834 minFlourish and Grow to CEOMind Your Business: An Interview with Mindset Expert, Anita Heidema – Ep. 17Big dreams can only be reached by clear mindsets and intentions, and every successful entrepreneur knows it, especially our very first guest, Anita Heidema, a mindset and strategy guru, founder, and CEO of Rich Life & Biz System and Passion is Cooking, who tells us what is the secret to clearing your mindset and overcome limitations to grow your business.In this episode, Pam and Jane share mics with Anita, who talks about auto success mindset, limiting believes, and conditioning your mindset towards success. They also address common issues for entrepreneurs such as fear of success or the...
2021-04-2126 min
Spotlight ConversationsThe Andy Waldrop inteviewIt's all about those early radio days in Houston as I sit down with one of the first members of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame - Andy Waldrop. Working all across the big state ofTexas - including legendary stations KIKK AM/FM and KULF to his current gig at Houston Radio Platinum (and his show 'Solid Gold Sunday') the man with nearly 50 years of broadcasting stories talks about those first days working at the college station at the University of North Texas to landing his first radio gig at KIKK in Houston; his work in both Country and T...
2021-04-2125 minFlourish and Grow to CEOMotivation Mayhem: How to Find Momentum When Momentum’s Hard to Find – Ep. 16Maybe today is one of those days when you wake up and you just don’t want to do anything. We get. We’ve been through that so many times and, as business owners, it is almost impossible not to go through periods in which you lack motivation. So we wonder, how to find momentum when it is so hard to find?In this episode, we focus on how to find the motivation to work on things that are necessary to grow your business and how to create a great support system to make them happen. Jane talk...
2021-04-1426 minFlourish and Grow to CEOWhy Isn’t My Business Growing? (And What You Can Do About It) – Ep. 15Here’s the million-dollar question for all entrepreneurs: Why isn’t my business growing? Many business owners struggle with scaling their businesses and they start looking for the answer in new strategies or different tactics. The reality is that the reason why your business isn’t growing is most likely that you haven’t settled strong foundations for it. Our mission at Flourish is to help you get those foundations in place so you can grow a successful business. That’s why in this episode Jane talks about surrounding yourself with the right people and not settlin...
2021-04-0723 minFlourish and Grow to CEOWhat Does It Mean to Run Your Business Like a CEO? - Ep. 14Have you ever thought if you have the skills to become a CEO? Well, we are sure you do, but it is not easy going from the entrepreneur mindset to that of a great CEO. That is why in this episode we focus on the differences between a solopreneur or entrepreneur and a CEO, so you can break out of the gig-master cycle.Pam and Jane talk about the key to changing your mindset into a CEO’s. Pam focuses on the main differences and motivators for entrepreneurs and CEOs and Jane talks about creating a plan to...
2021-03-3116 minFlourish and Grow to CEOInvesting in Your Business Out of Order - Ep. 13How to know if you are investing in the right things to help you grow your business. Experience has taught us that most products, courses, books, and training programs for entrepreneurs out there actually work, but they are not good for everyone.Sometimes the problem with these products is that you are not ready for them yet, thus, you are investing in them at the wrong time to make your business grow. In this episode, Pam and Jane share their personal experiences investing out of order and tell us how to get out of the cycle of...
2021-03-2420 minFlourish and Grow to CEOIt’s the Perfect Time to Work ON Your Business. It’s Time to Create Your Strategic Plan - Ep. 12A CEO’s job is not only to work in the business but to work ON it too! A huge part of business growth is actually working on the strategies and tactics to make the magic happen for you and your company and that is why you should take your time to properly create a strategic plan that supports your vision as a business owner. Today, Pam talks about the difference between strategy and planning, and how these two are combined to create a strategic plan that helps your business grow. Jane shares the fundamentals of strategies and...
2021-03-1722 minFlourish and Grow to CEOHave you Articulated Your Hopes and Dreams for Your Business? Creating Your Vision Statement - EP. 11“Without a vision, people will perish”, says the Bible, and we couldn’t agree more. This is what drives all the actions that you take, so a business cannot flourish without a vision. This is why we’ve dedicated this episode to share with you some tips for creating your vision statement, so you can align all your actions and get more and better results.This time, Pam talks about what is a vision statement, why it is so important, and what you should and shouldn’t include in it, and Jane shares some of her tips to create...
2021-03-1023 minFlourish and Grow to CEOHit the Reset Button, Redirect and Stay Present in the Moment - Ep. 10Most entrepreneurs are so result-driven that it is easy for them to lose sight of living in the present and enjoy what they have or simply letting go of things that they are not enjoying nor are serving them anymore. In this episode, Pam and Jane share some anecdotes from the 2004 crash and what they learn from those hard times. Jane talks about the importance of seeing life choices as redirecting and Pam brings some mindfulness tips to help you hit that reset button and enjoy your journey to flourish and grow to CEO.In t...
2021-03-0332 minFlourish and Grow to CEOProtecting the Most Valuable Asset in Your Business: YOU - Ep. 9You are the greatest asset of your business and, as such, you must protect yourself. This means not only physically but also mentally. Having the proper mindset is key to managing a business like a CEO (which is something we have discussed over in our previous episodes).That is why Pam Ivey and Jane Garee talk about the importance of separating your business goals from your personal worth and focusing on you as a person. In this episode, Pam talks about personal rhythms and stress managing techniques for business owners, and Jane shares her experience with alignment...
2021-02-2432 minFlourish and Grow to CEOOperations Supports Everything We Do In Business and Allows Us to Continue to Earn Money - Ep. 8Once you’ve got the vision, the strategy, and the team, what’s the next step to grow a profitable and sustainable business? That’s Operations! A business cannot run efficiently without proper systems and processes. It is definitely the backbone of the whole structure. In this episode, Pam Ivey talks about the importance of identifying systems and processes to save time and guarantee your business's efficiency, and Jane Garee talks about Operations from the sales point of view and how it interconnects with the vision and the strategy to hit your goals.In today’s episode...
2021-02-1726 minFlourish and Grow to CEOLeadership Isn’t Just for Your Team – Leadership of YOU is Just As Important - EP.7A business is nothing without a strong and committed leader, so how do you know what to do to become the kind of leader other people want to follow?Pam Ivey talks about leading a team and how a team that pulls together and embraces the vision and direction of the leader can create and sustain a business that becomes unstoppable. Jane Garee shares the difference between leaders who are strictly tactical and leaders who inspire others to become better people, which creates a more natural passion for doing business. In today’s episode, you will...
2021-02-1016 minFlourish and Grow to CEOSales Conversations CAN Be Fun! (Hint: Your goal is NOT to get a close) - EP. 6A business isn’t a business unless it’s making money and if it’s making money, that means something is getting sold. Selling and sales are the lifeblood of any business, and a business owner is first and foremost, a salesperson, even if they don’t want to be.Pam Ivey introduces the importance of sales in your business and Jane Garee, our sales expert, shares why selling is the best thing you can ever do for you, your business, and your clients and how it can actually be fun. In today’s episode, you will hear...
2021-02-0330 minFlourish and Grow to CEOKnow Your Clients, Attract New People to Your Business, and Foster Relationships to Grow - EP. 5Branding, marketing and messaging can make a business flourish and grow or derail it completely. Although all the foundational pillars are interconnected, branding, marketing and messaging need to be clear and compelling for client attraction and resonance. Pam Ivey talks about the 5 step process of marketing so you have a clear plan for marketing success. She also discusses why creating a message in the language of your clients, rather than in your own, can be the make it or break it when it comes to marketing. Jane Garee talks about the power of storytelling, and how your cl...
2021-01-2723 minFlourish and Grow to CEOHard Work Alone Is Not Enough. Check Your Inner Game and Vision - EP. 4Nothing is more important than your mindset and what you tell yourself about who you are and what you are capable of doing. Without a strong and well-developed inner game, believing you can have a successful business and actually achieving it are going to be challenging. Pam Ivey talks about the importance of your inner game and how being prepared to handle your limiting beliefs is the most important skill you can master as a business owner. Jane Garee teaches on the necessity of a vision, what the difference is between a vision and a strategy and why...
2021-01-2742 minFlourish and Grow to CEOThe 7 Essential Business Growth Foundational Pillars - EP. 3Building a successful business requires a strong foundation but more importantly, you have to understand how the different parts of the foundation interconnect. Pam Ivey shares how she struggled to create a solid foundation that would provide ongoing success while implementing multiple tactics without a clear strategy to support the different things she was doing. Jane Garee talks about becoming a great Gig Master and then realizing going from gig to gig wasn’t a business that was foundationally sound. Although both of them made good money, true growth and leverage from the business were difficult to achiev...
2021-01-2737 minFlourish and Grow to CEOInaugural Episode: Gigmasters, Solopreneurs and CEOs - EP. 1Welcome to the Flourish & Grow to CEO Podcast! We’re so glad that you’ve joined us in our journey to create this show, a long-time dream for us both.In this, our inaugural episode, we focus on a problem women entrepreneurs often face when trying to build a scalable business. That is the step of going from solopreneur to a CEO with a business growth mindset that allows them to grow their business. SHOW NOTESWe met in 2018 Lisbon, Portugal on a month-long coworking trip through my company, Adventurous Life, and hit it of...
2021-01-2718 minFlourish and Grow to CEOWho Are You As a Business Owner? Know Yourself to Grow a Better Business - EP. 2Having a deep knowledge of who you are, how you are naturally wired and understanding what your core values are, all are essential to obtaining success as a business owner. Your best chance at having a thriving business is when you embrace your core strengths, work in your zone of genius and honor what matters most to you.Pam Ivey talks about learning to understand productivity rhythm and unique skills so you don’t mimic other people and instead, create and run a business that works for you. Jane Garee discusses how people are uniquely wired as visi...
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The Nathan Ivey Show1.22 | CPS Board Member Pam Bowers Talks Blended LearningCincinari School Board Member Pam Bowers
2021-01-222h 19Flourish and Grow to CEOFlourish and Grow to CEOWelcome to the Flourish and Grow to CEO Podcast! We’re so glad that you’ve joined us in our journey to create this show, a long-time dream for us both.We met in Lisbon, Portugal on a month-long coworking trip through my company, Adventurous Life, and hit it off instantly. The next year, November and December of 2019, Jane joined Adventurous Life on another trip, this time to Australia and New Zealand and we knew we just had to work together.Both of us strongly believe in the importance of building strong foundations for successful and...
2021-01-1900 minThe What's Your Excuse? ShowBeep Baseball Champ and Orcam Dream Team Ambassador Visits What’s Your ExcuseHello again;
I'm back with another great interview from The What's Your Excuse? Show.
This time I'm speaking with Kalari Girtley a wife, mother, writer, author, beep baseball champ, and much more who happens to be blind.
And if that isn't enough for you, then you should know that her husband is also blind. Yes two visually impaired parents raising three sighted active kids in South Chicago, Illinois.
We talked about all aspects of life. How she lost her vision, how she met her husband, how they manage kids, how they manage household chores, and yes how are they dealing...
2020-10-231h 16The What's Your Excuse? ShowCraig Lewis recovered from mental illness to become a bestselling author workshop presenter and world travelerHello again;
This week we are going to start off your Monday with an amazingly inspirational interview on The What's Your Excuse? Show.
Craig Lewis was rescued from his mental illness. In fact, thanks to his parents, he was forced to take psychotropic drugs for years. And he had to deal with the physical, mental, and emotional effects of being misdiagnosed.
Eventually, two brave young doctors would recognize his situation and would fight for his freedom from the drugs and from being controlled by others.
Since then, he has truly lived the What's Your Excuse lifestyle.
He has written two...
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With The Facts with MarielleLessons From the Red Table (Pamela Merritt, Melanie Ivey)On this episode on WTF, Marielle talks to Melanie Ivey, an emotional intelligence and wellness coach and Pamela Merritt, a licensed therapist, to unpack the infamous Will, Jada and August saga. Though discuss the mental and emotional lessons that can be learned from this situation.
Follow Melanie Ivey on IG and FB: @melaniedivey https://www.melaniedivey.org/
Follow Pamela Merritt on IG: Pam_Sessions https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/pamela-merritt-snellville-ga/248165
Follow Marielle on IG, Twitter or FB: @iammariellet www.iammariellet.com
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2020-07-221h 19The What's Your Excuse? ShowStaci Greenberg is a true example of living a no excuses lifeHello again;
I know it's been a while, and I know you have heard me say that before. :)
This time my disappearance was caused by my needing to focus on completing my next book.
It's about my first book signing and public speaking trip that took place in 2017.
Today, I am back with another excuse busting interview with my amazing friend Staci Greenberg.
I met her at Joe Pardo's podcasting conference about a year and a half ago.
She helped me navigate the venue, she sat with me during some of the talks, and she was part of the effort...
2020-06-301h 09With The Facts with MarielleToxic or Transition: When The Friendship Changes (Pamela Merritt, Melanie Ivey)We have had a front row seat this season of watching Issa and Molly's friendship take a downward spiral on HBO's Insecure. In this episode of WTF, Marielle speaks with her friends Melanie Ivey, Emotional Intelligence Coach and Pamela Merritt, Licensed Therapist and they break down what makes a healthy friendship by being transparent about their own ups and downs in trying to establish healthy friendship.
Melanie Ivey IG: @melaniedivey website: www.melaniedivey.org
Pamela Merritt IG: @Pam_Sessions website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/pamela-merritt-snellville-ga/248165
Marielle IG, Twitter, FB: @iammariellet website: iammariel...
2020-06-101h 13The What's Your Excuse? ShowInspiring radio personality Sandy Rodgers of Life Love Wellness visits What’s Your ExcuseHello Again;
I'm always excited to share my latest interview with the amazing people who come on my show What's Your Excuse.
It's extra special when my guest is someone like Sandy Rodgers.
She has had me on her show twice.
And we had long, in-depth, personal conversations.
Like this one in May of 2016.
The one thing that I love the most about Sandy, and the one thing that comes out powerfully throughout our entire conversation; is her wholehearted belief in being our most authentic selves in all things.
She comes back to it time and time again, and not...
2020-06-091h 02
Remarkable People PodcastMax Ivey | The Blind Blogger, Growing Up Circus, & No Excuses | Season 2 Episode 26Send us a textEPISODE OVERVIEW: So what happens when a traveling carnival family has a son and the doctors tell them that the boy has a rare form of the eye disease Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and will surely be blind? Welcome to the Maxwell Ivey Story!In this episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, Max Ivey (Author, Speaker, Coach, Entrepreneur, podcast host, and more) shares with us his remarkable story of not only learning to adapt to the disease, but how he fi...
2020-05-181h 18The What's Your Excuse? ShowRegina Ozeryansky shares her three step method of revolutionizing your lifeHello again;
This time on The What's Your Excuse? Show,
I'm happy to introduce you to my new friend Regina Ozeryansky.
I met her while attending Pod Fest Expo in Orlando.
We got to know each other, and I knew I just had to have her on my show.
Then I found out she is a friend of Orly Shamir.
A blind chef I met at a conference in New Jersey last January.
Orly is one of those people that comes into your life very rarely. And who attracts other great people to her.
The old expression is true to...
2020-04-231h 01The What's Your Excuse? ShowLife and health coach Nick Davies shares his wisdom on What’s Your ExcuseHello again;
This week I’m honored to bring you an interview with Coach Nick Davies
on The What’s Your Excuse? Show.
Before I introduce Nick and the podcast interview, I want to mention that I met him through my friend Alex Sanfilippo and is wonderful online networking community www.creatingabrand.com
He also has a wonderful podcast of the same name that you can find there as well.
And you can check out the awesome interview he did on my show by going here.
Nick is a Tony Robbins trained life coach and a certified health coach.
We talk...
2020-04-131h 09The What's Your Excuse? ShowDr Clue Dave Blum world leader in treasure hunt team building visits what’s your excuseHello again;
This time I'm pleased to have Dave Blum Founder of Dr. Clue Treasure Hunts,
on The What's Your Excuse? Show.
I was introduced to Jonathan of The Funky Thinkers Podcast.
Because of one thing or another I didn't get around to finally booking Dave on the show until just a couple weeks ago.
And it turned out to be great timing because Dave was able to speak to how he has been adjusting his business to deal with the hardships caused by the Corona Virus.
He operates a business where he puts on treasure hunts as a team...
2020-04-051h 04The What's Your Excuse? ShowAlex Sanfilippo shares the importance of adding value and building community on What’s Your Excuse?Hello again;
I'm back with another awesome episode of the The What's Your Excuse? Show.
This week my guest is my friend Alex Sanfilippo.
I met Alex at Pod Fest last year. We both spoke at the Pecha Kucha session. A series of short, five-minute talks on a verity of subjects.
I spoke on the subject of asking for help and accepting help when offered.
If you want to watch my talk, you can check it out here.
Alex was taken by me and impressed with my talk; so he came up to me after all the talks were over.
...
2020-02-201h 11The What's Your Excuse? ShowSteph McCoy founder of Bold Blind Beauty visits What’s Your Excuse?Hello again;
I'm blessed to bring you an amazing interview on The What's Your Excuse? Show.
This time my guest is my friend and fellow blind entrepreneur Steph McCoy.
I met Steph when we traveled together to help my friend and stylist Chelsea Nguyen, to teach style and grooming techniques to young blind and visually impaired people at the Level Up Conference in Wichita, Kansas.
Amazingly enough I was given the opportunity to see Steph continue her transformation right in front of me as she faced her fears and traveled cross country solo for the first time.
And even though...
2020-02-181h 04The What's Your Excuse? ShowAlison and Lulu from comedy travel podcast 10 K Dollar Day visit What’s Your ExcuseHello again;
This week I'm honored to have Alison and Lulu the hosts of www.10kdollarday.com
on The What's Your Excuse? Show.
I met these two amazing ladies while attending the Independent Podcasters Conference, IndiePodCon in Atlantic City last year.
We sat at a table together exchanging comments during the other speaker's talks.
We also competed in the create a podcast contest. Something I thought we should have won. :)
Lulu even prompted me to mention my books while I was speaking something no author should ever have to be reminded of.
Besides all of that I really loved their...
2020-01-271h 20The What's Your Excuse? ShowSurviver author and publisher Melanie Warner shared her journey on What’s Your Excuse?Hello again;
First, I want to thank you for your patience with me.
In the past couple of weeks I have posted two previously recorded interviews along with a webinar I recorded on the subject of using podcasts and radio shows to gain exposure for your work.
But today, I'm excited to bring you a brand new interview on The What's Your Excuse? Show.
My guest is Melanie Warner.
She is an incredibly strong woman who has overcome so much.
She lost a child tragically. Which lead to divorce and the collapse of her business as a magazine publisher.
She...
2019-12-231h 11The What's Your Excuse? ShowPowerful selfie speaker Azuka Zuke shares his inspiring story on What’s Your ExcuseHello again;
I hope you are all doing well. I had some scheduling difficulties with a guest, so I'm sharing a previously recorded interview that you probably haven't heard unless you are subscribed to my youtube channel. :)
This time my guest is the incomparable inspirational motivational author and speaker Azuka Zuke.
I met Azuka at Dreamcon. He spoke right after I finished my talk. I remember thinking that if I had had to follow this freak of nature that I would have turned right around and went back to my seat.
Okay, we both know I wouldn’t have done it...
2019-12-0954 minThe What's Your Excuse? Showformer police officer now speaker, preacher, podcaster, and radio network owner Rob Thibodeau stopped by What’s Your ExcuseHello again;
Happy to be sharing another wonderful interview on The What's Your Excuse? Show.
This time my guest is Bob Thibodeau.
Host of The Kingdom Crossroads Podcast.
Rob was forced out of his dream job as a military drill instructor due to downsizing.
Then he suffered an injury that would force him out of the police force.
He found a faith in God and relied on that to transform himself.
Now days he is a Motivational speaker, a top podcast host, a podcaster trainer, and owner of a fifth based radio network.
This one did run a little one...
2019-11-251h 29The What's Your Excuse? ShowPatty Fletcher shares how receiving her guide dog Bubba changed her life helping her to live it so much more fullyHello Again;
This week I’m posting another previously recorded interview.
As my friend Lorraine Reguly reminded me last night I have to accept that it may take me longer to recover from my travels than it used to. :)
It’s a good thing that I do have so many amazing interviews that most of you have never heard before.
That way I don’t have to disappoint anyone when I’m dragging a little and don’t quite make it to recording a new episode.
And having Patty Fletcher to share with all my new listeners on The What’s Your Excus...
2019-09-241h 07The What's Your Excuse? ShowWorld champion paralympic athlete and fitness coach James Roberts on What’s Your Excuse?Hello again;
This week, I'm blessed to welcome James Roberts
to the The What's Your Excuse Show.
James is a former world champion paralympic athlete, online training and nutrition coach, and owner of James Roberts Fitness.
He also hosts The Mind Set Game Podcast.
We talked about how he managed to overcome physical challenges to become a paralympian.
He explains how it always came down to being willing to try something new.
I was impressed with how openly he shared about having to deal with a recent health setback that caused problems with anxiety.
And I'm jealous of Brittain's health...
2019-09-031h 13The What's Your Excuse? ShowHeartfelt Keepsakes creator Sandra Henry visited What’s Your Excuse?Hello again;
I'm pleased to bring you another great interview on The What's Your Excuse? Show.
This time my guest is my friend and graphic artist Sandra Henry.
How We Met
I was introduced to Sandra by my friend Joe Pardo after she appeared on the pilot episode of his new show The Top.
I reached out to her wanting to hear more about her story and hoping to do my part to help her grow her business by having her on my podcast.
Somehow, during our talk, we transitioned into talking about my problem creating a new logo for...
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The Happy Hour with Jamie IveyHappy Hour #248: Pam TebowMy guest for The Happy Hour # 248 is Pam Tebow. Pam encourages women to use the incredible influence God has given them to eternally impact their world. She has appeared on Good Morning America and has won national awards for her ministry work, including Commission for Women's Inspiring Woman of the Year in 2013, Extraordinary Woman of the Year in 2015, and the National Pro-Life Advocate of the Year in 2017. Pam and her husband, Bob, live in Florida; they have five grown children and eight grandchildren. On the show today, Pam shares amazing God stories from her life, and I kn...
2019-06-051h 06
Ah Ha Moments for SuccessEpisode 2 Pam Ivey: Online Marketing Specialist Pam Ivey, Online Marketing Specialist on AH-Ha Moments for Success Podcast with Anita Heidema Online Business Travel Workations for Professionals Pam wants to live in a world filled with innovative and profitable businesses, powerful laptops that come bundled with calorie-free chocolate banana gelato, and a force field around her keyboard that repels cats. An online business owner for more than 15 years, she has worked with hundreds of business owners to profitably build and grow their businesses as a VA, coach and trainer. She also trains and certified Professional Real E...
2017-04-1620 min
The Female Insight ZonePam Ivey: How Leaving A Corporate Job Brought Explosive Success“If you don’t get it out there, nothing’s gonna happen.”
Priceless advice from our guest, Pam Ivey
Pam is the founder of Pam Ivey International – an Ontario-based online marketing company.
Join Pam as she explains the essential elements of an effective, smart content marketing strategy. She’ll kick-off the show by explaining the importance of creating a client avatar and how this method helps to land new opportunities.
Next, Pam talks about one of the biggest challenges in her life. She’ll share how this tragedy became a turning point of her career en route to building a business based...
2016-02-0424 min