Death and grief are topics we tend to tiptoe around, but sometimes we have to acknowledge the inevitability of experiencing these misfortunes. Although, we often fail to recognize the growth and transformation that accompanies catastrophe, today Katty Douraghy, President of Artisan Creative, shares her story on how she experienced and overcame grief. Not only does she bring a unique multicultural perspective on processing grief but an abundance of wisdom and tranquility brought forth from her years of self-reflection. Join Renee Manning in this episode of Biggest Small Things for a refreshing take on finding life after death. 

Show Highlights: 

• The refreshing feeling of having a belly-laughing experience 
• Catastrophizing situations 
• The shock of experiencing life after calamity 
• Recognizing the little things in life 
• Dealing with the judgment that comes with grief 
• Acknowledging the different grief cycles 
• How emotions reemerge in waves 
• Letting ourselves feel how we feel 
• Recognizing the importance of experiencing lows 
• Allowing yourself space to grieve 
• Not assuming everyone experiences stages of grief the same 
• Making the voices in your head a friend and not a critic 
• How different cultures perceive death and grief 
• The gift of getting old 
• Reinforcing positive thoughts 
• Receiving societal expectations of grief 
• Finding life after death 

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Leadership is a topic presented to us from a young age, but do we really know what it means to be an effective leader? Today Krista Moore talks about her journey as a sales coach and the growth she experienced in pursuit of becoming an inspiring and motivational leader. 

After years of working for corporate companies, Krista took a leap of faith and founded her own coaching business. Along with being the founder and CEO of K Coaching, Krista is also an author, talk show host, and works with National Association of Women Sales Professionals. To hear more about Krista’s tenacious pursuits, building up others, and the proficiency of intentional inclusion, tune into this episode of Biggest Small Things.  

Show Highlights: 

• What it means to have humility 
• The difference between being acquired and hired 
• How management school changed Krista’s life 
• Applying different techniques to motivate and inspire others 
• Improving leadership skills authentically 
• Taking an average sales team to a top selling team
• Taking professional development into your personal life 
• Including people in your growth process 
• How hard work and creating results opens opportunities 
• Finding fulfillment in your work 
• Reflecting and discovering your passion 
• Using different platforms to reach people 
• Inspiring women to rise to the top
• Understanding who you are at your core based on childhood reflection 

Links: 

https://www.kcoaching.com/krista-moore/

https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/kristasmoore?trk=pprof-feed

https://kristamooretalkshow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristaSueMoore/

https://biggestsmallthings.com/about

Instagram: @Biggest_small_things 

Do you need a spark of imagination or creativity? On today’s show, Renee will let us in on one of her favorite small places to get inspiration from, through children’s books!

Renee reads every day. She reads the newspaper, Wall Street Journal, books, magazines, and a little bit on the Kindle. Next to her bed is a stack of magazines and books. Whether or not you have children yourself, or need a gift for a child or are looking to spread some child-like whimsy and inspiration and learn from a new and creative place, join us today and find out Renee’s top 5 children books recommendations.

Show Highlights:

• Being tech-free every night before bed
• Family-friendly books jogging your memory
• The Cat in the Hat – Dr. Seuss, an iconic book
• Eloise in Paris – Kay Thompson, a humorous and whimsical look at travel
• Stone Soup – Jon Muth, some wonderful lessons taught
• A Sick Day for Amos McGee –Philip & Erin Stead, children’s book without children in it
• Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons – Written by Eric Litwin and Illustrated by James Dean, on how to just chill out

Resources:

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Everyone learns lessons in life, but do you have a few that if you put them together they make you who you are today? Today’s guest is a wonderful businessman with entrepreneurial expertise, and yet still has a great sense of humor. 

Brian Brault got his start as an entrepreneur at age 5.  He has since moved into numerous entrepreneurial roles.  He is a global business leader whose authenticity and strong work ethic have opened doors in both business and leadership.  He continues to evolve his life journey, launching a new business “Life by Design,” which is a company designed to help people live their best lives.

Brian Brault is the owner of Pure Solutions of North America, an entirely new industry. He is involved in Advanced Facilities Services International Inc., a 28 year business for him. Also, he has recently rolled out The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) a global, peer-to-peer network that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in business and beyond. Listen in today and discover more on Brian and where his inspiration came from. 

Show Highlights:

• A conversation starter, If you knew me you would know…..
• Brian’s first entrepreneurial experience with a hot dog stand
• Brian’s most memorable lessons he learned from his father
• What stands out the most to Brian
• Whom Brian aspires to be in life
• What is next for Brian 

Resources:

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Pure Wellness Website

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Website

Email at [email protected]

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Do you get embarrassed over mistakes? Most people do, but it happens to everyone. Sharing small stories that are relatable, inspirational and universal, will help others learn from those mistakes. Today’s host Renee Manning speaks with one of the most international business women she knows.

Kiri Masters, Founder and CEO of Bobsled Marketing, a digital agency, founded in 2015, to help consumer project brands grow and protect their Amazon marketplace channels. Being an awesome entrepreneur, she has a mind and passion for E-commerce, and is the author of Amazon ExpansionPplan, and a contributor on Forbes.com. She’s also been featured on the RetailWire, and has earned a silver Stevie Award for young female entrepreneurs. Listen in and discover a month in Kiri Masters' life.

Show Highlights:

• In what ways the internet influences Kiri’s life
• A story early on of Kiri and her first business
• Not feeling any shame or being embarrassed by mistakes
• What’s next with Kiri and her business
• Bobsled Marketing and what it is about
• The feeling of being just done, and persevering forward

Resources:

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Instagram: @renee_manning_

Kiri Masters website

Bobsled Marketing website

Kiri Masters on Linkedin

Have you ever observed something others do not even notice? Today’s guest has the niche for that! Our host Renee has known Joan for 15 years, and they have worked together for a long time. As one of Renee’s mentors, Joan Mara is truly a behavioral science guru.

Joan Mara a principal in Guardian Angel Consultants LTD, holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Science and does tons of work with corporate leadership consulting, global forum services and executive coaching.  Joan is all about her health and is invested in taking care of her physical and mental health. Listen today and hear a moving and profound story of Joan Mara, the story of a plane ride. 

Show Highlights:

• Renee explains how Joan reminds her of a Lioness as an image
• 300 orange theory classes, and tracking it with fish stickers before turning 60
• A pursuit of physical strength for Joan
• What Joan is up to now
• Joan’s current great success at Orange Theory fitness
• A story that shares insight into Joan
• Being very observant in life helps Joan with her work 
• Focus on the person you connect with
• Renee will do a Joan Mara Experiment 

Resources:

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Instagram: @renee_manning_

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 Guardian Angel Website

Have you felt there was an underserved niche, and you knew just how to fill it? Creating a business to fill a niche in life is not an easy task, but if you do what you love as well, it can be one of the best things that have happened to you. Today’s guest, Mo Fathelbab has accomplished this and more! 

Mo Fathelbab founder of Forum Resources Network, founded in 1997, a worldwide outsourcing provider of CEO-to-CEO learning forums. He has done over 2000 programs in 32 countries, literally all over the world.  Mo is also the author of a new book “The Friendship Advantage: 7 Keys to Building Relationships that Transform Corporate Culture and Drive Productivity”.  Mo has truly influenced our host Renee in such a positive way to be vulnerable, speak the truth and be in a different place with communication strategies. Tune in today and hear why Mo Fathelbab is so important to be a guest today!

Show Highlights:

• How it all goes back to Mo’s very first forum training he attended
• A brief definition of forum training
• How Mo would think his mother would describe him 
• Mo’s biggest small thing 
• Getting suspended from school for being an entrepreneur
• Struggling academically in school
• Transitioning from architect to a business major
• The process of how Mo created his business and the niche he found
• Recognizing outcomes when Mo was a young adult in his heart
• Making mistakes in life are opportunities to grow to be better
• What’s new and next in Mo’s world and what he is looking forward to

Resources:

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Forum Resources Network Website

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In this episode of Biggest Small Things, your host, Renee Manning shares stories of impact.