A is for Adversity

A is for Adversity

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A is for Adversity episodes

  • Exploring Identity w/ Tina Salisbury

    Empowering Moms to Maintain Identity and Achieve Work-Life Balance

    In this episode, Jen welcomes Tina Salisbury, a master life design and performance coach who specializes in helping successful working moms achieve work-life balance. They discuss the importance of mothers maintaining their identity through motherhood, the challenges of saying 'no' to maintain one's priorities, and strategies for understanding and pursuing personal core values amidst the roles of wife, mother, and professional. Tina highlights the necessity of self-care and shares her personal journey of finding time for herself despite her responsibilities, emphasizing the analogy of a crystal vase to illustrate the importance of filling oneself up to avoid burnout. The conversation also explores creative solutions for finding personal time and concludes with details about the upcoming Momentum Next Level Summit on March 22nd, aimed at empowering working mothers.

    #EmpoweredWomen #LimitlessPossibilities #WorkingMoms #SelfCareJourney #CommunitySupport #MomSummit #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #Empowerment #LiveEvent Hashtags: #EmpoweredWomen #LimitlessPossibilities #WorkingMoms #SelfCareJourney #CommunitySupport #MomSummit #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #Empowerment #LiveEvent

     

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

    00:47 The Interview Begins: Meeting Tina Salisbury
    02:47 Discussing Core Values and Identity
    04:22 Balancing Personal Needs and Family Responsibilities
    05:51 The Power of Saying 'Yes' and 'No'
    09:11 Exploring Personal Passions and Self-Care
    15:13 Overcoming Limitations and Embracing Possibilities
    16:29 Creating Space for Personal Growth
    24:44 Upcoming Event: Momentum Next Level Summit
    29:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    30 min
  • Empowering Connections & Embracing Opportunities w/ Karen Scoffield

    Empowering Connections & Embracing Opportunities w/ Karen Scoffield

    Jen Banks has an intriguing conversation with Karen Scoffield. Karen discusses her experiences juggling motherhood and her passion for real estate. She gives insights into her background that include growing up in Draper, Utah, and her educational journey. Karen also recounts supporting her husband through law school while maintaining her career. On her love for traveling, she details taking her children on adventures around the world. She ably touches on painful personal topics such as dealing with miscarriages and the unexpected passing of her younger brother. Karen further shares her interactive journey with the community through the Facebook group 'Ladies of East Lake' that she founded. She emphasizes her love for connection and fostering a safe and supportive environment for women.

    00:00 Introduction and Getting to Know Karen

    00:45 Karen's Journey into Real Estate
    02:40 The Joy of Travel and Exploring the World
    04:59 Instilling Patriotism in the Younger Generation
    07:52 The Importance of Supporting Teachers
    10:02 Dealing with Adversity and Loss
    13:46 Creating a Safe Space for Women in the Community
    16:33 The Power of Connection and Final Thoughts

    20 min
  • Delight In Balance w/ Shweta

    Motherhood and Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Shweta of Precious Delights Candles

    Jen Banks interviews Shweta, founder of Precious Delights Candles. The podcast highlights Shweta's journey from a professional IT expert to an entrepreneur and her experiences dealing with work-life balance. She shares about her home business, Precious Delights Candles, which she established amidst her responsibilities as an IT professional and mother. She also discusses her custom-crafted candles' diverse model, including her favorite 'evil eye' candle presumed to burn negativity. Shweta offers a 15 percent discount for purchases by podcast listeners. The show concludes with a reflection on her love for her business and a call to support local businesses.

    00:00 Introduction to Brighter Shades Ahead

    00:18 Exclusive Offer for Listeners
    00:52 Personal Experience with Teeth Whitening
    01:01 Introduction to Gala Day Fit
    01:24 Exclusive Offer for Fitness and Nutrition Package
    01:56 Personal Experience with Shannon Galladay
    02:04 Introduction to the Podcast
    02:27 Personal Life and Motherhood
    02:59 Interview with Shweta from Precious Delights Candles
    03:15 Shweta's Personal and Professional Life
    04:17 Shweta's Music Preferences
    05:21 Shweta's Core Values
    08:03 Shweta's Business: Precious Delights Candles
    09:37 Introduction to Daybreak Dough
    10:41 Introduction to Kaia Community
    11:54 More about Precious Delights Candles
    20:03 Conclusion and Thanks

    21 min
  • Do It Today w/ Dan Rawls
    Do It Today w/ Dan Rawls
    In this podcast episode of 'A is for Adversity', host Jen Banks first introduces Dan Rawls, an entrepreneur with 35 years of experience. In the conversation, Dan talks about his business interests in nutrition through his company Juice Plus, which offers whole food nutrition products, and his networking business group where he helps people earn revenue and referrals through professional connections. Dan also shares the quote, 'for things to change, you have to change', from his mentor Jim Rohn, which guides him in life.
     
    00:00 Introduction
    00:00 Brighter Shades Ahead: Your Ultimate Destination for Teeth Whitening
    01:01 Boost Your Confidence with Shannon Galladay's Fitness and Nutrition Package
    02:08 Welcome to 'A is for Adversity' Podcast
    02:49 Introducing Dan Rawls: A Wealth of Knowledge in Life and Business
    09:38 Dan Rawls on His Entrepreneurial Journey and Core Values
    10:41 Daybreak Dough: Peaceful Screen-Free Activities
    11:45 Unveil the Magic of Your Birth Chart with Cambria Davis
    12:57 Dan Rawls on His Businesses and Networking
    19:43 Conclusion and Contact Information
    21 min
  • Cake As A Catalyst For Growth w/ Carissa Starks

    Cake As A Catalyst For Growth w/ Carissa Starks

    In this podcast episode, host Jen Banks interviews Carissa Starks, a mother, wife, and cake decorator. Carissa shares her entrepreneurship journey that began with baking a cake in a rice cooker in her apartment in Japan, leading to a successful business, 'Eat My Sweets By Carissa.' Carissa shares her experiences living in Japan, her change of career, and her goals for growing her business. She also addresses overcoming anxiety and the importance of striving for more than we think we're capable of achieving. Furthermore, advertisements for Brighter Shades Ahead and Golloday Fit services, a local homemade Play-Doh and sensory kit business called Daybreak Dough, and astrologer and energy healer services by Kaya Community founder Kambria Davis, are highlighted. Jen also shares a snippet of her personal life, discussing recent birthday parties attended and sharing her gift-giving strategy.

    #CakeAsACatalyst #EatMySweetsByCarissa #EntrepreneurshipJourney #BakingInJapan #AnxietyAwareness #StriveForMore #BrighterShadesAhead #GollodayFit #DaybreakDough #KayaCommunity

    23 min
  • Celebrations By Design w/ Carla Lifferth
    'Celebrations By Design w/ Carla Lifferth'
    In this episode, Carla from Liffcake Parties discusses how her party planning and rental business helps clients create memorable events within their budget. She shares that her children, especially her son, were the inspiration behind starting her own business. She gives insight into how event planning is more than just organizing a party, it's about creating magical experiences for her clients, their personalized details make every event truly unique. She also shares the challenges she faces, such as learning to say 'no' and maintaining her core value of loyalty. Carla reveals the source of the business name 'Liffcake', a melding of her and her husband's names to express their family-oriented business. She mentions that they own various party materials for rental, from bounce houses to customizable marquees. The conversation concludes with Carla inviting anyone interested in planning an event to contact Liffcake Parties.
     
    #CelebrationsByDesign #LiffcakeParties #PartyPlanningTips #EventPlanningPodcast #BounceHouseFun #CustomMarquees #FamilyBusiness #LoyaltyMatters #MagicalExperiences #PersonalizedDetails
    30 min
  • BONUS - ”Radio Daybreak” Interviews Jen Banks

    Summary

    In this episode, the hosts introduce the new year and discuss their New Year's resolutions. They then welcome their guest, Jen Banks from 'A is for Adversity', and discuss the inspiration behind her podcast name. Jen shares her journey of creating 134 episodes and her plans for the upcoming season. The hosts ask for advice for female entrepreneurs and starting a podcast. Jen emphasizes the importance of embracing the messy middle and not being afraid of failure. They also discuss personal growth and reflect on early episodes. Jen announces her collaboration with Ride the Wave Media and her goal of publishing her quote book. The hosts share their love for the sitcom Friends and discuss which characters they relate to the most. The episode ends with an important message on mental health and a preview of upcoming episodes on Radio Daybreak.

    Takeaways

    Embrace the messy middle and don't be afraid of failure.

    Consistency is key in podcasting and business.
    Personal growth and reflection are important in the journey of entrepreneurship.
    Collaboration and support from others can lead to success.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and New Year's Resolutions

    00:59 Introduction of Guest: Jen Banks from A is for Adversity
    03:06 Jen Banks' Podcast Name and Concept
    06:22 Advice for Female Entrepreneurs and Starting a Podcast
    07:19 Embracing the Messy Middle and Overcoming Challenges
    08:13 Reflecting on Early Episodes and Personal Growth
    11:30 Collaboration with Ride the Wave Media and Future Plans
    14:21 Jen Banks' Accomplishments and Book Publishing Goals
    17:16 Controversial Statement: Friends is the Best Sitcom
    20:07 Discussion on Relating to Friends Characters
    21:59 Important Message on Mental Health (1.800.662.HELP)
    22:23 Upcoming Episodes on Radio Daybreak

    26 min
  • Breakthroughs In Business w/ Boyd Peterson

    Summary

    Boyd Peterson, founder of BP Media, shares his journey in digital marketing and entrepreneurship. He discusses his background in digital marketing and the evolution of the industry. Boyd also talks about his passion for writing and his books. He shares his experiences with adversity and how they shaped his character and approach to business. Boyd emphasizes the importance of resilience and learning from failures. He explains his motivation to help other businesses succeed and shares his mantra and quotes that guide his work. Boyd also highlights the significance of online reviews in marketing.

    Takeaways

    -Digital marketing is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date with technology is essential.

    -Adversity and failures can be valuable learning experiences and opportunities for growth.
    -Resilience and perseverance are key qualities for success in business.
    -Online reviews and word-of-mouth advertising are powerful tools for marketing and building trust.

    #BPmedia 🎙️ #BoydPeterson 🙌 #DigitalMarketing 💻 #Entrepreneurship 💡 #Writing 📚 #Adversity 🌪️ #Resilience 💪 #OnlineReviews ⭐ #BusinessSuccess 🚀 #WealthTaxes 💰

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Network

    00:55 Introduction of Boyd Peterson
    01:25 Boyd's Background in Digital Marketing
    02:20 Boyd's Guilty Pleasures
    03:19 Boyd's Writing and Books
    05:43 Boyd's Core Values
    06:12 Adversity and Learning Experiences
    08:01 Adversity and Business Failures
    10:21 Adversity and Resilience
    11:49 Adversity and Success in Business
    13:44 Boyd's Transition to BP Media
    18:00 Motivation to Help Other Businesses
    22:06 Mantra and Quotes
    25:30 Importance of Online Reviews
    28:18 Contact Information

    33 min
  • Bond Of Humor And Hardship w/ Ben Brown
    Summary
    Ben Brown, also known as the Fresh King Benjamin, is a stand-up comedian who grew up in a Mormon polygamist compound. He uses his comedy to share his experiences and start conversations about Mormonism. Ben has faced some pushback from active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but he believes that comedy can help bridge the gap and create understanding. He sees humor as a transcendent value that allows people to find something funny in difficult situations and not let them have power over them. Ben's goal is to elevate people's energy through comedy and help them respond to challenges as their best selves.
     
    Takeaways
    • Comedy can be a powerful tool to start conversations and bridge gaps between different communities.
  • Humor allows people to find something funny in difficult situations and not let them have power over them.
  • Adversity can be transformed into empowerment by using the experience to help others.
  • Live comedy shows create a communal experience where everyone gathers to laugh and elevate their energy.

    • Chapters

    00:00-Introduction and Sponsor
    03:11-Ben Brown's Background and Comedy Career
    08:28-Adversity and Transformation
    10:49-The Power of Humor
    17:53-Promotion and Live Comedy Experience
    27:45-Favorite Quote and Mantra
    31:33-How to Support Ben Brown
    32:01-Closing Remarks
    33 min
  • Accepting A New Path w/ Angela Hussey

    Summary

    In this conversation, Angela Hussey discusses her journey of accepting a new path in life and the challenges she has faced. She shares her bucket list item of building a home for a family in need and her various roles as a nurse, stay-at-home mom, and soon-to-be homeschooling teacher. Angela emphasizes the importance of integrity as a core value and reflects on the adversity she has experienced, including the loss of a loved one. She highlights the significance of cherishing time with her children and nurturing her own spirit. Angela also discusses her dream job, incorporating her personality into motherhood, and the importance of being true to oneself and trusting in God.

    Takeaways

    Embrace change and be open to new paths in life.

    Integrity is a core value that guides decision-making and actions.
    Adversity can lead to personal growth and the development of empathy and compassion.
    Cherish time with loved ones and make the most of every moment.
    Nurture your own spirit and prioritize self-care.
    Accept and appreciate differences in others and avoid judgment.
    Motherhood is a journey of trial and error, and each child is unique.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    01:14 Bucket List and Dreams
    02:39 Roles and Responsibilities
    03:06 Core Values
    04:01 Adversity and Challenges
    05:54 Appreciating Life and Cherishing Time
    06:24 Personal Growth and Spirituality
    07:53 Dream Job
    08:46 Incorporating Personality into Motherhood
    09:14 Takeaways
    13:26 Mantra and Change
    16:22 Being True to Yourself and Trusting God
    18:42 Husband's Blog and Health
    20:05 Accepting Differences and Not Judging
    21:28 Motherhood Advice and Trial and Error
    22:14 Conclusion

    27 min

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