Be The One Podcast

Are you living your truth, or are you just playing the roles everyone else expects you to play?

In this powerful episode of the Be The One podcast, I sit down with Jewana White—The Conductor of Inner Sovereignty—to unpack what it really takes to reclaim your power and choose yourself.

After 23 years working on the railroad (following the tracks laid out by her family), Jewana realized she was living a life of quiet fulfillment but zero genuine passion. Despite having the “secure” job, the paycheck, and the benefits, her body began to break down with injuries and pain. She soon discovered that her physical pain was a profound wake-up call: she was on the wrong track.

In this episode we dive deep into:

✨ How to distinguish between the roles you play and who you truly are.

✨ Why “the issues are in your tissues” and how unresolved emotional pain lodges itself in the body.

✨ The terrifying but liberating moment you decide to bet on yourself.

✨ Her beautiful “VIBE UP” framework (Vision, Intentions, Breath/Body, Execution) to help you become the conductor of your own life.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of expectations, struggled with burnout, or wondered if you’re on the right track, this episode is your divine appointment to wake up and take your authority back.

Timestamps:

0:00 — Show Intro

0:39 — Introducing Jewana White

2:38 — Following tracks laid by others (railroad & family)

3:49 — The wake-up call: injuries on the job

6:38 — Coming back to yourself, one step at a time

7:34 — What part is really you vs. the roles you’re playing

9:29 — Inner sovereignty: reclaiming your authority

13:00 — Betting on yourself

13:15 — The body, mind & spirit connection

15:34 — “The issues are in the tissues” — Chinese medicine & chi flow

16:11 — Distant healings & energy revivals

16:29 — Become the conductor of your own life

17:49 — Free gift: The VIBE Up framework

18:40 — Lightning round begins (favorite food)

20:28 — Who Jewana would love to meet (Don Miguel Ruiz)

20:48 — What she’d most like to be known for

21:44 — Closing remarks

👇 Connect with Jewana White:

Grab her free “Vibe Up” guide and connect with her for distant healings and VIP experiences here: https://jewanawhite.com/vibe-up

Email: [email protected]

Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that it’s time to bet on themselves! 🌟

#InnerSovereignty #BeTheOne #NancyMatthews #MindBodySpirit #HolisticHealing #HealingJourney #TakeYourPowerBack #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #Intuition #MentalHealth #SpiritualGrowth #VibeUp

Philanthropy Misunderstood: Why You Don’t Need to Be Rich to Be a Philanthropist

How to Fund Your Cause and Make an Impact, No Matter Your Bank Account

Think you need a million dollars to be a philanthropist? Think again.

In this inspiring episode of Be The One TV, I sit down with Bob Hopkins—philanthropy expert, author, and founder of Philanthropy United—to dismantle the biggest myth surrounding the world of giving: that it’s only for the ultra-wealthy.

Bob shares his powerful journey, from a pivotal childhood moment delivering groceries to a family in need, to his recovery from alcoholism, which ultimately led him to a 40+ year career as a fundraising executive. We dive deep into what true philanthropy really means (spoiler alert: it’s about your heart, not your wallet) and how anyone with a cause can step up and make a massive difference.

If you are a non-profit founder, a visionary with a cause, or simply someone who wants to do more good in the world, Bob delivers practical, actionable strategies you can use today. We discuss:

✨ Why giving is a learned behavior (and how to master it)

✨ The #1 mistake people make when asking for money (and why people actually want to be asked!)

✨ The best months of the year to run an annual campaign

✨ How to build a 100-person fundraising army to support your vision

✨ Bob’s incredible upcoming documentary and book tour honoring Wounded Warriors

Whether you are looking to raise funds for your community, your business, or a personal mission, this conversation will shift your perspective and give you the tools to become a true changemaker. You did good today, Bobby—and after watching this, you will too! 🌟

👇 Connect with Bob Hopkins:

Website: https://philanthropyunited.org

Email: [email protected]: 214-502-0306

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 — Intro & Welcome to Be The One TV

0:40 — Meet Bob Hopkins: Philanthropy Expert from Dallas

1:51 — Bob’s Origin Story: First Experience Giving at Age 5

3:25 — Bob’s Recovery Journey: From Alcoholism to Fundraising

3:48 — Learning Fundraising Through AFP

4:27 — From Philanthropy in Texas Magazine to Philanthropy Understood

6:03 — What Philanthropy Really Means

6:51 — How to Raise Money for Your Cause

7:49 — Join AFP: Association for Fundraising Professionals

8:39 — October & November: The Best Months to Fundraise

9:22 — The Annual Campaign Playbook: Databases, Letters & Giving Levels

10:13 — “I Needed to Be Asked” — Why Direct Asks Matter

10:32 — Modern Fundraising: Internet, Phone Calls & House Luncheons

11:59 — Board Members Should Host Events Too

12:17 — Building Volunteer Boards: Trustees, Advisors & Honorary Boards

12:56 — Bob’s Teaching Career & Retirement from University

13:56 — Connect with Bob: philanthropyunited.org

16:54 — Wounded Warriors Project & National Book Tour

17:48 — Serving Veterans: Bob’s Personal Mission

20:14 — Lightning Round Begins

20:29 — Favorite Music: Frank Sinatra

21:11 — Favorite Food: Enchiladas & Cheeseburgers

21:57 — Most Influential Person: Dean Nolte, Debate Coach

23:12 — Closing & Call to Action

🔗 Links & Resources from This Episode

1. Join AFP — Association for Fundraising Professionals

Want to learn how to fundraise for your cause? Bob’s #1 recommendation is to join AFP. They offer conferences, programs, and local chapters in major cities across the country.

👉 https://afpglobal.org/

2. Connect with Bob Hopkins

Have a cause or nonprofit — or want to get one? Bob welcomes you to reach out directly by phone or email. He answers personally (unless it says spam risk!).

👉 Visit: https://philanthropyunited.org/

3. Philanthropy Misunderstood

Bob’s first book explores the common misconceptions about what philanthropy really means — and why it’s not just about wealthy people writing checks.

👉 Available at https://philanthropyunited.org/product/philanthropy-misunderstood/

4. Philanthropy Understood

Bob’s newest book features everyday people doing extraordinary good — including Nancy’s husband, Barry. It’s about heart, desire, and being a changemaker, not money.

👉 Available at https://philanthropyunited.org/product/philanthropyunderstood/

5. Wounded Warrior Project

Bob is embarking on a year-long national tour interviewing wounded warrior families for an upcoming book series (200 families per book) in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project.

👉 Learn more at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

6. 📞 Bob’s Direct Contact Info

Email and phone number below — Bob invites you to call or email him person to person:

📧 [email protected]

📞 214-502-0306

Remember to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who has a big vision and a cause that needs funding! 🚀

#Philanthropy #BeTheOne #NancyMatthews #FundraisingTips #NonprofitLeadership #Changemaker #SocialEntrepreneurship #FundraisingStrategy #PurposeDriven #DoGood #PhilanthropyUnderstood #WoundedWarriors

Lisa L. Baker had it all — the executive salary, the $2.5 billion portfolio, the senior vice president title at one of the world’s most recognizable companies. By every external measure, she was the picture of success. But behind the scenes, she was living someone else’s script, bound by “golden handcuffs” and a lifetime of “shoulds” — the expectations, obligations, and well-meaning advice that had shaped her path since childhood.

In this episode of Be the One, Lisa sits down with host Nancy Matthews to unpack her journey from success to significance. She shares how she broke free from a life built on other people’s blueprints, what it really takes to lead boldly as your authentic self, and why the question “What do I really want?” is one that too many successful people stop asking themselves far too early.

Whether you’re a corporate leader feeling the weight of golden handcuffs, an entrepreneur wondering if there’s more, or someone who suspects that success and significance aren’t the same thing — this conversation will challenge you to examine whose script you’re living and invite you to step into your own greatness.

Timestamps

- 0:00 — Welcome to the Be the One podcast

- 1:02 — Nancy introduces Lisa L. Baker: success to significance, leading boldly, and “shoulding” on yourself

- 2:15 — Lisa’s #1 message: You were created with greatness already inside you

- 2:56 — The golden handcuffs: when success looks perfect but feels empty

- 3:38 — “The outcome is magical. The process, not so much.”

- 5:16 — Breaking free from a lifetime of “shoulds” and limiting beliefs

- 6:34 — Lisa’s origin story: her mother’s advice to “never be dependent on a man”

- 7:18 — The corporate pinnacle: running a $2.5B book of business at eBay

- 8:18 — The turning point: “I still didn’t feel like any of it mattered”

- 9:41 — Success vs. significance: why they’re not the same thing

- 11:35 — Leading boldly and living fully — the juicy life where both coexist

- 12:08 — How to find significance inside a system (you don’t have to quit your job)

- 13:08 — “You can endure almost any how if you have a big enough why”

- 14:06 — Lisa’s “area of greatness”: where strength, passion, and impact collide

- 15:50 — The leader Lisa loves working with most — and why

- 17:40 — “The speed of the leader is the speed of the pack”

- 19:05 — Leaving corporate: the hardest and most rewarding decision of her life

- 19:35 — ⚡ Lightning Round: music, food, and the one person she’d love to meet

- 20:37 — Mother Teresa and leading with love over fear

- 21:52 — Free resources from Lisa

- 23:56 — The two questions every leader needs to ask: “What do I want?” and “What do I need?”

Connect with Lisa:

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelisalbaker

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-l-baker

Free resources from Lisa:

- Feeling uncertain or lacking confidence? Get a free ~6-minute training on making bold moves + the Confidence Blockers Checklist at https://ascentim.com/boldmoves/

- Living someone else’s “should” script? Get the free 5-minute reflection “Is Should the Script for Your Life?” at leadboldlywithlisa.com

Subscribe & follow:

- Subscribe to Be the One with Nancy Matthews on Substack and YouTube so you never miss an episode

Substack:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NancyMatthews

- Share this episode with a leader who needs to hear it

- Leave a comment: What’s one “should” you’re ready to let go of?

#BeTheOne #Leadership #SuccessToSignificance #LeadingBoldly #GoldenHandcuffs #PurposeDrivenLife #WomenInLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #CareerTransition #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #LeadershipDevelopment #FindYourPurpose #CorporateToCoach #LisaLBaker #NancyMatthews #WomenEmpowerment #SelfDiscovery #LeadWithLove

35 Years of Guilt Left Her Body the Day She Told the Truth

How publisher PeggyLee Hanson spent nearly a decade helping others share their stories of courage — while hiding her own — and the moment everything changed.

PeggyLee Hanson is the founder of Courageous Women Publications, an award-winning bestselling author, and the woman Nancy Matthews calls “the Divinely Sent Book Whisperer.” In this episode of Be The One, PeggyLee opens up about the moment she was “released” from the corporate world at 52, how she published her first book in a single month, and why she created the Courage Under Siege anthology series — now on its ninth volume.

But the real story is what happened when she finally told her own.

For nearly a decade, PeggyLee encouraged others to share their most vulnerable truths while keeping her own locked inside. When she finally shared her story, the guilt she’d carried for 35 years left her body — and no one walked away.

0:40 — Welcome to Be The One TV

2:50 — PeggyLee’s origin story: “I was released from the corporate world”

5:03 — Writing a book in a weekend: how it all started

6:57 — Courage Under Siege: 9 volumes of ordinary people, extraordinary stories

8:07 — The Toastmaster stories that were “left on the stage”

15:02 — “I couldn’t ask others to tell the truth until I was willing to tell mine”

17:57 — “I had 35 years of poison living inside my body”

18:25 — “The guilt left my body” — what changed after she told her story

19:43 — The fear of abandonment: “Everyone I told left me”

20:44 — Scars vs. open wounds: should you wait until you’re fully healed?

23:03 — Five strategies for healing and sharing your story

24:46 — “If you’re afraid to tell your story, tell it to me first”

26:14 — Lightning round: pineapple, her 101-year-old mother, and what she wants to be known for

28:38 — How to connect with PeggyLee & grab her free writing guide

📅 Book a call with PeggyLee: bookwithpeggylee.com

✉️ Email her: [email protected]

📖 Free Chapter Writing Guide: freewritingchapter.com — Learn the 5 elements to get your chapter out of your head and onto paper.

🌐 Visit Nancy Matthews’ website: www.nancymatthews.com

#BeTheOne #PeggyLeeHanson #CourageUnderSiege #ShareYourStory #Storytelling #Publishing #SelfPublishing #AuthorLife #BookWhisperer #CourageousWomenPublications #VulnerabilityIsStrength #HealingJourney #OvercomingShame #WomensStories #Anthology #WritingCommunity #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #WomenInBusiness #Toastmasters #WriteYourBook #Storyteller #MentalHealth #FearlessStorytelling #NancyMatthews

From a team of 140 and a medicine cabinet full of prescriptions to essential oils, energy healing, and a life she never saw coming.

In this episode of the Be The One podcast, Nancy Matthews sits down with Kate Brown — healer, mentor, and founder of Kate Brown Healing Essentials — for a conversation that will make you rethink everything you’ve been told about “the safe path.” Kate shares the raw, unfiltered story of how a rescue horse’s emotional healing became the unexpected blueprint for her own — leading her out of corporate burnout, off anxiety medication, and into a life of purpose she never could have scripted.

But this isn’t just Kate’s story. It’s a mirror. If you’ve ever heard the quiet voice whispering there has to be more than this — if you’ve ever wondered whether your body’s pain is trying to tell you something deeper — this episode is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

In this episode:

0:00 — Intro: Welcome to the Be The One podcast

0:40 — Meet Kate Brown: healer, mentor, and “interwoven” friend

2:31 — Farm roots: why the harvest doesn’t begin when the seed goes in the ground

4:43 — The oak tree, the lightning, and the cows who always knew before the storm

6:01 — A difficult horse, a bottle of essential oils, and the moment everything started to shift

7:15 — “If you don’t do something different, you’re not gonna be here a lot longer” — Kate’s turning point with anxiety and depression

12:21 — Three oils, Tony Robbins, and walking on fire: the next step that changed everything

14:08 — The logical brain as “the bully in your life” — and how it shuts down your intuition

15:52 — “Wholeness doesn’t require one voice to win” — the quote that stopped Nancy in her tracks

16:52 — You are a sacred ecosystem: mind, body, emotions, intuition, and spirit

18:25 — What your right shoulder is really telling you (and why the physical body heals last)

19:10 — Healing in layers: why emotional and spiritual healing come first — and why that’s not a delay, it’s design

22:17 — How to connect with Kate + her free gift for listeners

23:11 — “Brave Becoming”: the aromatherapy retreat that’s been transforming lives for nearly a decade

25:33 — Lightning round: Chunky Monkey ice cream and the 85-year-old Energizer Bunny mom

27:33 — The one takeaway: helping every person live the life they were intended to live

Connect with Kate Brown at katebrownhealingessentials.com and grab her free gift at katebrownhealingessentials.com/be-the-one.

Connect with Kate:

Free gift: katebrownhealingessentials.com/be-the-one

Website: katebrownhealingessentials.com

Book a call: via the Contact page on her website

Annual retreat: “Brave Becoming” aromatherapy retreat (in-person + live stream options)

Got something valuable from this conversation? Take one step. Be the one — for yourself, for others, and for the world.

#BeTheOne #BeTheOnePodcast #KateBrownHealingEssentials #HealingJourney #AnxietyRecovery #EnergyHealing #EssentialOils #MindBodyConnection #HolisticHealing #WomenEmpoweringWomen #BraveBecoming #MidlifeReinvention #NatureAsTeacher #Intuition #CorporateBurnout #SacredEcosystem #PurposeDrivenLife #NewEpisode #PodcastLife

Nancy Matthews sits down with Barbara Magro Berg — author of The Science of Attracting Your Soulmate — to unpack the four-step formula that blends neuroscience, spirituality, and EFT tapping to help you align with the love you deserve.

Barbara shares her own journey from heartbreak to big love, explains why visualizing isn’t enough (you have to feel it), and walks through the daily practices that magnetize your soulmate to you.

Timestamps:

* 0:39 — Welcome to Be The One TV with Barbara Magro

* 2:56 — From heartbreak to big love: Barbara’s story

* 15:49 — Step 1: Commit to becoming the woman who attracts her soulmate

* 16:39 — Step 2: Cut the crap and clear your blockages

* 17:04 — Step 3: Embrace love’s presence (the “evidence of love” practice)

* 19:14 — Step 4: Magnetizing your soulmate to you — moon rituals, love letters & star prayers

* 21:11 — Why feelings — not just thoughts — are the fuel for manifesting love

* 21:50 — The somatic experience: feeling her future husband’s hug before he arrived

* 24:49 — “We are not born to be alone”: love as your divine right

* 26:18 — Lightning round: what Barbara can’t live without, can do without, and wants to be known for

* 27:36 — Raising the love vibration on the planet

* 28:53 — Closing: get out there and be the one

Ready to attract your soulmate? Start today by taking Barbara’s free “Attract Your Soulmate” quiz at https://thescienceofattractingyoursoulmate.com/quiz

Ready to start dating to attract your big love? Get the “12 Practices to Attract Big Love” at https://thescienceofattractingyoursoulmate.com/free-12-dating-practices

For those who want to go deeper, grab Barbara’s book for the full DIY four-step formula, or reach out for private coaching — short or long term — by emailing her directly at [email protected].

You can be the lone ranger and try to do it on your own, but having someone who can read between the lines and keep you accountable makes all the difference. And whatever you do today — just get out there and be the one.

#soulmate #lawofattraction #manifestinglove #efttapping #neuroscienceoflove #spiritualgrowth #loveandrelationships #somatichealing #betheone #heartbreaktohealing #divinefeminine #consciousdating

The Ripple Effect: How Healing Yourself Heals the WorldWhat if healing your own wounds could heal the people around you? Ilene Gottlieb, RN explains how the ancient Hawaiian art of Ho’oponopono makes it possible.

What if the most powerful thing you could do for the world… is heal yourself?

In this episode of Be The One TV, host Nancy Matthews sits down with holistic nurse, healing touch practitioner, and Heart Healer, Ilene Gottlieb, a woman with over 50 years of experience in the healing arts, to explore the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono and its extraordinary capacity to dissolve trauma, restore relationships, and send healing ripples across generations.

Ilene shares how four simple phrases

“I love you, I’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you”

along with the practice of “cleaning,” can transmute the subconscious memories driving pain and conflict in your life. Whether you’re dealing with a difficult relationship, generational trauma, or simply the weight of daily stress, this episode will show you that healing doesn’t have to be complicated. It just has to be consistent.

If you’ve ever felt like one person can’t make a difference — this episode will change your mind.

📌 Timestamps

0:00 — Introduction & what it means to “Be the One”1:30 — Meet Ilene Gottlieb: holistic nurse, heart healer & Ho’oponopono practitioner3:00 — How Ilene discovered Ho’oponopono after a week of vertigo5:30 — What is Ho’oponopono? The essence of this ancient Hawaiian practice8:00 — Taking 100% responsibility for your life — and why it’s empowering, not burdensome11:00 — The “cleaning” explained: what it really means and how it works14:30 — How Ho’oponopono transmutes ancestral wounds across generations17:00 — A real-life story: how one woman healed her relationship with her ex-husband overnight20:00 — You don’t even have to mean it — why the practice works anyway22:30 — Ilene’s e-book gift & the Heart Healers Ho’oponopono Community25:00 — How Ho’oponopono healed Ilene’s PTSD and her relationship with her mother28:30 — Lightning Round: eggs, Star Trek & the wisdom that comes with age31:00 — Final thoughts & how to connect with Ilene

🔗 Resources Mentioned

* Get Ilene’s gift to easily guide you through Ho’oponopono at PathtoPeaceNow.com

* Connect with Ilene: www.ilenethehearthealer.com | +1 (561) 602-1989

#HoOponopono #HealingTrauma #BeTheOne #NancyMatthews #IleneGottlieb #HeartHealer #AncestralHealing #ForgivenessPractice #HolisticHealing #MindBodySpirit #SpiritualHealing #PersonalGrowth #InnerWork #HawaiianWisdom #HealingJourney #SelfHealing #TraumaHealing #RippleEffect #ConsciousLiving #Forgiveness #LoveAndHealing #PodcastEpisode #BeTheOnePodcast #HealingCommunity #WellnessPodcast

Are you a nurse or healthcare worker who started your career on fire — and somewhere along the way, the system burned you out? You’re not alone, and this episode is for you.

In this powerful conversation, host Nancy Matthews sits down with Debra Reis, the Empowered Nurse Advocate, who brings over 35 years of nursing experience and a bold mission: transforming healthcare from sick care to true, whole-person healing. Debra shares how she went from burnout in the ICU to pioneering holistic, integrative strategies that help nurses and healthcare teams reclaim their energy, their passion, and their purpose — in five minutes or less. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a patient, or someone who loves one, this conversation will shift your perspective on what healing really looks like.

Listen in to explore:

* The mindset shift required to go from burned out and depleted to a fully empowered, passionate healthcare professional.

* How to use integrative, holistic strategies as tools for self-healing to uncover what makes you an extraordinary caregiver. The importance of listening to your body’s signals as your ultimate guidance system — before burnout forces you to stop.

* How to find the courage to reclaim your fire when the healthcare system has left you feeling stuck, exhausted, and ready to quit.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Introduction & Meet Debra Reis, the Empowered Nurse Advocate

0:41 – How nursing led Debra to discover holistic healing

4:26 – What “holistic” really means — and why our healthcare system is broken

8:13 – The I-STEP program: Integrative Supportive Therapies Engagement

17:40 – “I don’t have time” — and why that’s exactly why you need this

10:53 – Debra’s chapter in Being the One: Restoring the Heart of Healthcare

17:43 – The 3 Pillars: Breathwork, Aromatherapy & Gentle Movement

18:22 – LIVE guided breathing & movement practice with Debra (try it now!)

26:10 – How coworkers noticed Debra’s transformation — and her movement began

29:30 – Lightning Round: food, passion & the one person who shaped her most

🔗 Ready to calm the chaos? Get Debra’s program here:

Calm Your Chaos in 5 Minutes or Less

#BeTheOne #NurseBurnout #EmpoweredNurse #HolisticNursing #HealthcareWellness #NurseAdvocate #DebraReis #NancyMatthews #IntegrativeHealth #NurseLife #HealthcareLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #MindBodySpirit #NurseEmpowerment #BeTheOnePodcast #HealingFromWithin #NurseWellbeing #HolisticHealth #HealthcareTransformation #SelfCareForNurses

What does it take to build a 20-year business empire, earn a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, AND help others unlock their full potential? In this powerful episode of Be The One TV, host Nancy sits down with LaWanna Bradford — CEO of the Bradford Group, global strategist, and champion for women entrepreneurs — for a conversation that will challenge, inspire, and equip you.

LaWanna breaks down:

✅ How she’s stayed resilient through decades of economic disruption

✅ What Disney teaches us about adapting to radical change

✅ The truth about job losses, AI, and what small business owners MUST do now

✅ Her proprietary R3 System — Refocus, Reframe & Reconnect — to stop spinning your wheels and start thriving

✅ Why your gifts are your greatest competitive advantage

💡 “Success leaves clues. If you don’t know what you’re looking for, you could pass right over it.”

🎁 FREE 30-Minute Strategy Session with LaWanna → lawannabradford.com

🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Be The One TV — where extraordinary humans share what it means to show up and make a difference.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:07 — Intro and Welcome

00:00:57 — Introduction of LaWanna Bradford: CEO of the Bradford Group, celebrating 20-year anniversary; commercial investment and mortgage brokerage; global strategist and analyst for government entities and large organizations

00:02:06 — Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award: Recognition for over 40,000 volunteer hours serving women entrepreneurs

00:03:16 — Staying the Course: How LaWanna has navigated 20+ years of market fluctuations, disruption, and change with resilience

00:04:29 — Riding the Wave: Metaphor about seeing change coming and learning to ride it rather than being overtaken

00:05:48 — Lessons from Large Companies for Small Business: Success clues from legacy companies; Disney case study on adapting and staying relevant during radical change

00:07:08 — The Human-Centric Challenge: Employee interface issues, the future of work, remote work shifts, and growing concerns about AI and job insecurity

00:07:55 — Government Layoffs and the Ripple Effect: Displaced workers, contractors replacing full-time employees, and the domino effect on services

00:11:08 — Trickle-Down Effects on Nonprofits and Corporations: Habitat for Humanity funding cuts; government as a major client for big consulting firms

00:12:16 — Small Business as the Heartbeat of the Economy: Why entrepreneurs are better positioned to be agile and reimagine themselves in a changing marketplace

00:13:36 — Power to the People: Reference to “The Science of Getting Rich” by Wallace Wattles; the capacity within each person to create and seek opportunity

00:14:40 — Living in Your Genius: Breaking free from old paradigms and mindsets designed to keep people dependent on systems

00:15:55 — Discovering Your Unique Gifts: How each person is uniquely positioned with distinct perspectives, talents, and interests baked into their DNA

00:17:00 — Mind Mapping Story: Helping someone push through internal blocks; the importance of having a coach to guide you past conditioned thinking

00:18:02 — The R3 System Explained: LaWana’s proprietary framework — Refocus, Reframe, Reconnect — a situational and personal awareness overlay for strategic planning

00:20:46 — Rules of the Game: Why business owners must get guidance and strategy from people who know the rules; success leaves clues

00:21:30 — Lightning Round Begins

00:21:51 — Lightning Round: One Thing You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without — Her father, who passed away but remains spiritually connected

00:23:04 — Lightning Round: Favorite Food — Pizza

00:23:21 — Lightning Round: What She Wants to Be Known For — A person who didn’t leave anything on the table; lived full out for the betterment of humanity

📲 Connect with LaWanna Bradford:

Website: lawannabradford.com

Social: @LaWannaBradford (all platforms)

📲 Be The One TV

#BeTheOneTV #LaWannaBradford #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessTips #R3System #BusinessResilience #MindsetShift #EconomicChange #SuccessLeavesClues #WomenEmpowerment #BusinessStrategy #PersonalDevelopment #PresidentialAward #BradfordGroup #ThriveNotSurvive #YouAreTheOne #RideTheWave #AIAndJobs #BusinessCoach

What does it truly mean to be the one for your business? It means having the courage to leap, the wisdom to evolve, and the vision to stay true to yourself, even when the world changes around you. In this powerful conversation, Nancy sits down with Dotty Scott—a web strategist, AI enthusiast, and fellow “unemployable entrepreneur” featured in the book Be the One: How to Lead Boldly and Live Your Vision.

Dotty shares her journey of starting a business on her own terms and why she believes the most successful entrepreneurs are those who are constantly learning and adapting. Discover why she is pivoting away from traditional web design to empower clients with AI, how she avoids the “Blockbuster Video effect,” and why she believes her most important role is to be a “filter” that cuts through the noise of new technology.

Listen in to explore:

* The mindset shift required to go from employee to empowered business owner.

* How to use AI as a tool for self-discovery to uncover what makes your business unique.

* The importance of listening to your “inner voice” as your ultimate guidance system.

* How to find the courage to change when you feel stuck in your life or business.

00:00 - Introduction & Welcome00:42 - Host Nancy introduces the show and guest01:09 - Meet Dottie Scott: Background and journey02:42 - Starting a business: Dottie’s story04:36 - Becoming “unemployable” and entrepreneurial mindset05:28 - Dottie’s approach to web design and helping clients08:09 - Evolving with technology and embracing AI10:38 - The future of web design and adapting to change12:04 - Helping clients use AI tools for their business14:24 - Dottie’s resources and how to connect15:25 - About Dottie’s book chapter and her free gift17:31 - The self-discovery journal: inspiration and purpose19:34 - Lightning round: Getting to know Dottie21:12 - Dottie’s must-have: Inner voice and intuition22:00 - Who Dottie would love to meet23:50 - Dottie’s favorite food24:52 - Final thoughts and advice for the audience25:22 - Closing remarks and goodbye

This episode is a masterclass in staying relevant, leading with service, and building a business that not only survives but thrives on change. You’ll also learn about the beautiful, photo-filled journal Dotty created to help you on your own journey of self-discovery.

Take a chance and move forward—if you’re feeling stuck, remember there are people ready to help you. Grab onto someone’s hand, hold tight, and hang on for the ride. Ready to start your journey?

Click here: https://being-the-one.com/dottyscott/ to connect and take your next step!

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