As we close out 2021, I want us to keep riding the momentum this podcast has helped us build in our journey to growing wiser. Be intentional about seeking new educational resources that stimulate personal growth. Learning is a never ending journey.

Season 2 of All the Wiser will return in March of 2022!

I must disclose that deep concentration is incredibly difficult for me. It has negative impacted my ability to produce and create excellent work. At times I feel repulsed and ashamed that I can be so easily distracted. 

If this sounds familiar, learn why you should make some adjustments and listen closely to some suggested practices that may help you. 

Today's we're joined by two of the three creative founders of burgeoning advertising agency, Bars 4 Brands. They write and produce tailor made, rap style advertisements for businesses. Despite being family men who live in different geographic locations, they find ways to balance full-time jobs, personal lives and delivering unique content to their clients. 

Follow their social media pages to learn more! 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bars4brands?utm_medium=copy_link

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bars4Brands-102801828739517/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bars4brands?s=21

We are finishing our conversation with the dynamic Avery Atkinson of Lady A Global. She highlights today's session with an explanation of how she performs ministry in the marketplace and pierces through criticism and judgement faces from those in the church community. She was led unexpectedly to South Korea where she began to understanding the confluence of faith and soul healing often neglected by Westernized church. This discovery has guided her to opening her spa in Holly Springs, NC.

Queens Quarters Spa https://thequeensquarters.online/ 

Lady A Global Website https://www.averyatkinson.com/

Special Guest Alert! 

For the first time, a special guest will grace one of our sessions. Multi-passionate, multi-hyphenate speaker, consultant and "creative doula" Avery Atkinson enlightens us about embracing divine timing and owning our uniqueness as we birth and grow new enterprises. This session is part 1 of a two-part conversation. 

How can we claim to be a resource for wisdom without discuss the embodiment of wisdom, Jesus Christ. In Session 11, we take a biblical approach to studying wisdom. Our platform would not exist without God-given inspiration.

Isaiah 11:2: And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord..

Also, follow me on Instagram for podcast updates at @willboyd_wiser. 

Strong leadership doesn't happen by chance. It is groomed over time by repeated self-reflection and augmentation of our leadership approach. In this session, we discuss the necessity to address emotional wellness on the journey toward becoming sound leaders. 

Remember that the supporting actions become the legs our ideas walk on.  We talk today about how to navigate the resistance we face when it's time to act upon our brilliant ideas. 

People often discuss their gifts or special abilities but why do they matter? Today we are briefly examining the "what" and "how" behind gifting. As promised during the session, here are several different types of personality or gift tests you can explore to get you started.

APEST Test - https://fivefoldministry.com/ 

Enneagram - https://typologyinstitute.com/assessment/ 

Working Genius - https://www.workinggenius.com/

Adversity is inevitable. Our response to adversity will determine whether it builds us or breaks us. Tune into this session to learn a helpful tool for looking at adverse situations more objectively.