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The Teaching Journeys PodcastRituals and Realities: SB Rawz on Death, Grief and Personal GrowthIn this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews SB Rawz, a coach who emphasizes personal growth through understanding inner turmoil and establishing positive change. The conversation delves into Rawz's background, her approach to coaching, and the importance of rituals and core values in overcoming life's challenges. Rawz shares her thoughts on grief, death, and the meaningful connections that arise from loss. She also discusses her projects such as the Substack 'Death Plus Stuff' and 'Grief Nooks,' which aim to disrupt the taboos surrounding death and provide accessible coaching. The episode emphasizes the significance of...2024-10-1550 min
All Up in It with coach SB Rawznavigating new business & growing herself along the way with Angela FontaineAbout Angela Fontaine | 8 ½ pieces of a Russian nesting doll, mom, coach, consultantAs an ICF Certified Coach, Consultant, and ELI Master Practitioner, Angela possesses knowledge in multiple fields and industries. She has over ten years of experience focusing on transition and managing change in various sectors. Angela believes that the strength of an organization lies in its ability to hold space for diverse thought and experience, as well as its ability to welcome change while staying focused on its vision and purpose. She is a lifelong student of philosophy and theology. Her passion for...2024-04-1435 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzfinding internal integration in her cultural home with Anela Seliskar BarbozaAbout Anela Seliskar Barboza | She/They/ʻOia, coach, Anela is a Somatic, Transformation, and Leadership Coach and Mentor Coach. She is deeply committed to creating a safe and loving container for exploring questions of identity, culture, race, relationship to place/home, and resiliency as a means of personal transformation and healing. Anela’s perspective has been shaped by her experience as a diasporic kanaka maoli, born and raised away from her home, culture, and into assimilation. Impacted by cultural isolation, her personal transformation included Somatics as a means to healing the cord that connected family to land and...2024-03-2533 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzexploring the heartbreaking humor of Alzheimer’s with Eric LarsonAbout Eric Larson |Coach, coach supervisor, musician, crying-on-the-inside clownBy vocation, Eric is a Mental Health Coach and a Mental Health Coach Supervisor. He's been doing this for long enough that he starts to feel old when he thinks about it. By avocation(s): Eric is a sometimes singer-songwriter, sometimes theater artist, sometimes cross-stitch enthusiast, sometimes long-distance walker, and ... lots of other stuff.Eric highlighted The Mattering Movement, an organization shaped around answering the questions: What can we do to combat the pandemic of loneliness and despair that are harming our youth? How can we c...2024-03-1032 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzlearning with faith in the lead with Mike ChildressTo say that Mike Childress is all up in both grief and the evolution of his business would suggest that either of those are new and novel for him. After many years of friendship, what I’ve learned about Mike – and what he shares so beautifully in this conversation – is that though he is well-versed in both (having lost his father when Mike was 13 and started his business over a decade ago), he’s always actively learning about both, and that integral to his learning is his Christian faith. ***About Mike Childress |Christian, husband, father, professio...2023-12-1736 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzfinding the meaning in the process with Karen ChaseAbout Karen Chase | author, speaker, brand designer, lover of cats and all four seasonsFor nearly three decades Karen has worked as a professional designer creating brands for national and international organizations, non-profits, and authors. She has spoken with nearly one hundred historical, corporate, and trade audiences in the US and Canada—both virtually and in-person—about history, branding, and business.Her first book, Bonjour 40: A Paris Travel Log, garnered seven independent publishing awards, and her first novel, Carrying Independence, was a nominee for the 2020 Library of Virginia Literary Awards. Historical fiction focusing on the signing of th...2023-11-0635 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzfinding connection by ditching belonging with Jennifer O'GradyAbout Jennifer O’Grady | she/her, coach, mom, white-skinned, multi-racial, cis-gender, hetero, neuro-typicalJennifer is a life-long Chicagoan, human raising 3 other humans and a lover of office supplies. Her oxygen is creating connection and collaboration which she cultivates through one-on-one coaching, facilitating The WELL (Women Engaged in Life) and offering safe space for all of life to be experienced, shared and elevated. Learn more at www.alifeallin.comJennifer spotlighted It’s a place for women and non-binary people to be witnessed; Anne's Haven provides unconfined space to women, girls, and nonbinary people of all et...2023-11-0432 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzfinding the learnings in teaching with Rachel WinsteadAbout Rachel Winstead | a writer, educator, community builder, late-bloomer, and queer creativeRachel Winstead is a writer, educator, community builder, late-bloomer, and queer creative. She’s happiest when she’s researching, listening, and LEARNING. After spending most of her career in marketing roles and copywriting gigs, she recently accepted the position of teaching high school English.“Over the years I’ve learned where my strengths are when it comes to wordsmithing, but these days I’m focused on refining those skills and sharing what I’ve learned with other creative people—and now high school students,” she...2023-11-0432 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzhumaning 2.5 pounds at a time with Ryn BennettAbout Ryn Bennett, MPH | sales professional, co-founder, former strongman competitor, TEDx speaker, writer/authorRyn Bennett, MPH, is a dynamic sales professional with a diverse background in social and behavioral health, process improvement, and technology. As a co-founder of Proposal Industry Experts (PIE), Ryn is committed to making the world of proposals more accessible, innovative, and inclusive. Through PIE, Ryn fearlessly tackles difficult conversations and provides valuable insights to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or experience, has equal opportunities in the proposal management space. They firmly believe in breaking down barriers and empowering professionals to...2023-11-0428 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzstorytelling as legacy, healing, & connection with Diane WyzgaAbout Diane Wyzga | podcaster, storyteller, walker, and so much more (read in her own words) The arc of my professional career stretches from serving as US Navy nurse, corporate businesswoman, speaker, educator, lawyer, litigation consultant, podcaster, and storyteller. The personal arc is that of a woman who backpacked across Europe, gone scuba diving on the Continental Shelf, learned to fly a plane, parachuted out of a perfectly good plane, walked the Camino de Santiago (a pilgrimage of 500 miles across Spain), and much more. Showing up means being scared but not afraid because you just fall do...2023-11-0428 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzworking to be (not do) better with Cynthia JeffersonCynthia Jefferson is the kind of person who sets the bar for her own growth and exploration and then sets about reaching it – only to reset the bar even higher. This is her way of working to *be* better – the doing will take care of itself from there. These days, she’s all up in learning about caregiving as her parents age and her mom experiences Alzheimer’s. In this context, she’s practicing taking the advice she’s given to so many of her clients and leaning into community. Find show notes at https://rawzcoaching.c...2023-10-2632 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzlearning himself to connect with others with Coach Lee HopkinsIt’s not just in his coaching practice where Coach Lee Hopkins explores the complex and rich realm of connecting with oneself in order to more fully connect with others; for Coach Lee, it’s a way of life. (A favorite moment of mine in this conversation was when Coach Lee said that he already knows what it’s like to stand against a wall and watch others converse; now, to learn what it felt like to join the conversation.) Find a video of our conversation at: https://rawzcoaching.com/coach-lee-hopkins*** About Coach Lee Hopki...2023-10-2633 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzhealing & helping others heal from relational trauma with Kirsten BunchAfter witnessing so many of her LGBTQ+ coaching clients experiencing relational trauma in their workplaces, Kirsten Bunch signed up for an intensive program of study on the topic. Was the universe laughing or helping when, just as the course was starting months after she signed up, her partner of 18 years ended their relationship in a way that she described as including a “denial of [her] queer identity”?The place where I got teary, though, was when Kirsten talked about her surprising discovery of queer community in the small Georgia town where she moved – from New Jersey! – post break-up...2023-10-2632 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzrecovering from people pleasing with Laura GuilliamsThere were some connection glitches during this conversation but since they didn’t interrupt the flow of conversation, Laura and I decided to let them roll. After all, this is an intentionally wabi-sabi project of being exactly where we are.Laura Guilliams got a jarring wake-up call some years ago when a trusted teacher referred to her longstanding people-pleasing tendencies as a God complex. In the years since, she’s worked to find a healthier balance between her deep drive to make the world a better place and the boundaries she needs to both care for herself and...2023-10-2630 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzthe power of influence & limitations of control with Valerie WilliamsValerie Williams has done a stellar job of controlling the controllable her in her life; her resume shows some of the pay-off. Recently, though, she’s been all up in an exploration around the limitations of her control… and the deep power of her influence. ***About Valerie Williams | Therapist, Consultant in the communication, culture & DEIB spaces, MomValerie Miller Williams, is a licensed psychotherapist and Communications strategist who engages head & heart to drive change, engagement and solutions. Her purpose, “meeting people where they are to help bring them higher.” As a counselor...2023-10-2639 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzheart-led & ease-focused with Jordan MercedesAbout Jordan Mercedes | Executive Professional & Personal Development Coach It's not uncommon to hear Jordan referred to as a fire starter. She uses her coaching skills to connect with the core of leaders, she then invites them to bravely step into leading from the inside out. This means they step more powerfully into their purpose, their values and the other highly held convictions that make impactful leaders extraordinary. The results? Transformational leadership, intentional operations and sustainable growth. Learn more at https://www.jordanmercedes.com/ Jordan chose to highlight Ten by Three, an organization that wor...2023-10-2626 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzfinancial literacy & a relationship with the universe with Sheeshum GalleIn this conversation with Sheeshum Galle – financial educator, citizen of the world, integral part of the universe – we explored an intersection of the very worldly (especially finance and play) and the very philosophical including Sheeshum’s relationship with the universe and its role in her path. ***More about Sheeshum in her own words:Sheeshum is an Indian working in the field of finance in Belgium. Her education and work enabled her to live in different countries over the last decade; an experience which she cherishes a lot. 3 years ago, she moved to Belgium and made a...2023-10-2635 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzwhole community, whole family farming with Chloe Johnson & Cam TerryIn this All Up in It conversation with Chloe Johnson – new mum, youth development professional, service industry veteran, and citizen of the world – Cameron Terry – new dad, farmer, film school grad, and community commons advocate – and their 8-week-old baby Kora, we talk about the blend of community, curiosity, and shared values that led them to collaborate on an urban farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.***About Chloe in her words:Chloe Johnson grew up in the United Kingdom and moved to Colorado as a teenager. Growing up she got to enjoy rugged E...2023-10-2535 minAll Up in It with coach SB Rawzfinding the Why with Mike AngelilloIn this conversation with Mike Angelillo - father, husband, mountain biker, community gatherer, and long-time pharma salesman and leader - we talk about Mike's ah-hahs about his own big Why and the discomfort that goes with big, juicy, meaningful learning.***Key Moments from the ConversationMike describes himself as a seeker, eternal optimist, and by his social connections to family and friendsWhat he’s currently all up in is shifting his focus toward the structures and habits to create his life well-lived rather than focusing on goals.He says goals are good for direction bu...2023-10-2531 min
Take it from the IronwomanEp. 357 - SB Rawz - Bigger Life, Badder SelfFollow her: Web links: rawzcoaching.com / Linkedin/in/sarahbrawzZines: https://www.etsy.com/shop/humaning HER OFFERINGS TO THE WORLDCoaching: Because you have more wisdom than you knowHumaning: Zines about Human ThingsAll Up in It: Conversations from the thick of learning Monday email: Thought provocation & heart inspiration ******For further information: www.susannemueller.biz 600+ weekly blogs / 300+ podcasts / 26 marathon / 5 half ironman / 2 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk / 1 Ironman….
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The Wonder Dome#118 Reset the Frame (with Eric Larson and SB Rawz)Eric Larson, SB Rawz, and I met several years ago. We're all coaches, and we're all on varying parts of our journey into the profession: building our careers, building our businesses, and I immediately felt a deep resonance with both of them.Eric is a return visitor to The Wonder Dome. SB is a new arrival, but feels like an old friend to The Dome. She brings a wonderful depth of insight. And both of them in combination with their expertise and experience are just so...2023-02-281h 06
Stories From Women Who Walk60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday: SB Rawz, Biz/Empowerment Coach & Zine Designer, Part 2Hello to you listening in Ramat Gan, Israel!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and maybe 29 minutes more) for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Welcome back to my conversation with Business and Empowerment Coach SB Rawz who joined me from Roanoke, Virginia. When last we spoke I was beginning to pose a question to SB about a favorite topic of hers: Shifting From Gremlin to Golden Buddha. Let’s hear what this talented, insightful, and fabulous coach has to share, along with ne...2023-02-1702 min
Stories From Women Who Walk60 Seconds for Thoughts on Thursday: SB Rawz, Biz/Empowerment Coach & Zine Designer, Part 1Hello, to you listening in Moelon-sur-Mer, South Brittany, France! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and maybe 25 minutes more) for Thoughts on Thursday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me you enjoy re-reading a wonderful book, settling in to re-watch a favorite movie or even re-listening to a podcast because of the fun, insightful, practical, inspiring or even comforting conversation you heard. Like chatting with a friend.Let’s dip back into our conversation with SB Rawz who joined us from Roanoke, Vir...2023-02-1602 min
Creative Doula SessionsPart 2 [CURIOSITY] A creative approach to empathy + lint in the VelcroSB Rawz shares more about her practice of curiosity and how it supports her coaching business. But curiosity can make an even bigger impact in our life, if we let it.SB Rawz is a business and empowerment coach in Virginia. You can find her online at rawzcoaching.com — I highly recommend her weekly newsletter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativedoulasessions/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creativedoulasessions/support2021-09-2332 minCreative Doula SessionsPart 1 [CURIOSITY] The practice of “gritty, determined, stubborn love”A sneak peek at the next episode that I’m still working on. :) I interview business coach and all-around badass SB Rawz, who talks with me about the expansive, healing, creative power of curiosity.SB Rawz is a business and empowerment coach in Virginia. You can find her online at rawzcoaching.com — I highly recommend her weekly newsletter.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creativedoulasessions/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creativedoulasessions/support2021-09-1409 min
The MindfieldSarah Rawz - Magical Coaching! And Allowing Discomfort to HappenThe big topic of the day with guest Sarah Rawz is all about allowing discomfort to happen. Too often we treat it like something to be avoided, instead of leaning into it and using that discomfort as fuel to help you grow. Sarah used to work with troubled teens years ago and a mentor of hers mentioned that she'd be a great fit for a coach. Of course that change was uncomfortable, but she already had learned to lean into it before figuring out that that was the right move. Sarah and I got introduced by a mutual friend...2021-04-0135 min