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Today, we are so grateful to have Pastor Ethel Rucker here with us on the show!

 

Here's Ethel's Bio:

Ethel Rucker was recently ordinated on January 11th, 2014, to the position of "Executive Pastor" and is now affectionately known as XP. Pastor Ethel Rucker is married to Pastor Donald Rucker; they recently renewed their wedding vows on December 28th, 2013 celebrating more than 39  joyful years of marriage. Ethel is the proud mother of 3 children ; Daniel, David, and Erikka Rucker Webster. Ethel is also the author of "From Misery 2 Marital Bliss" and resides with her husband Donald in the city of Upland. Ethel partners with her husband in a grassroots ministry, named Christian Development Center (CDC), in the city of Montclair CA. Pastor Ethel was employed with the Bonita Unified School District on a full-time basis and as a valued employee for more than 13 years, she shares with the students a wealth of experience from her 23 years in the field of Education. Pastor Ethel has an awesome and powerful heart to serve God. Within the Ministry of CDC, God uses her to pray for women who may have difficulty conceiving children. She also heads the women’s ministry ” Covenant Daughters of Destiny” at CDC where there is a God-given anointing on her life to minister to others in the areas of: Faith, Finances, Marriage, and Family. Pastor Ethel, when teaching, illustrates God’s Word to others from a practical point of view along with a simplistic style that together brings about both clarity and comprehension. Her desire is for God’s people to clearly understand His Word and be able to use it in their everyday lives in order to live victoriously and not be victims. Ethel is overseeing a conference workshop and seminar speaking engagement, a member of c360 the big project with over 100 members collaborating across the globe to make a difference in the lives of children youth and adults. Also she partners with DCFS to help give parents resources to keep their children out of the foster care system she partners with the state dept offering a program that feeds the body and the mind through homework assistance Pastor Ethel and Pastor Donald Rucker are long-term members, and an integral part of FICWFM (Fellowship of Inner-Cities Word of Faith Ministries), headed by Dr. K.C. & Betty Price in Los Angeles, and the Association of Independent Ministries (AIM), headed by Dr. I.V. & Bridget Hilliard of Houston, Texas. 

 

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Episodes 6 & 7:

This week, we are so honored to pickup where we left off on the previous episode and continue to have Tamar Rashkow as our amazing guest!

Tamar's Bio:

Tamar resides in Northern California with her partner and their 15 year old son. Tamar has worked in the corporate world until just recently, when her and her husband took a leap into the entrepreneurial space; They and started an electrical contracting company as well as purchased their first real estate investment  property. For Tamar, leaving the world of corporate America was, one of many, acts of self love and self care that she has taken to become the best version of herself. Growing up Tamar experienced challenges and trauma that manifested in her adult life as anxiety, disconnection to self, and feeling broken and reactive. After hitting her breaking point a few years back, she started her healing journey which we’re excited to dive into today to learn some of the tools and perspectives she’s picked up along the way.

 

Episodes 8 & 9

This week, Belinda has a special guest co-host (Josh Arrants)!  The two interview Kurtis and Ryan on their recent passion project- a regenerative homestead, focusing on permaculture practices.  

This week, Belinda has a special guest co-host (Josh Arrants)!  The two interview Kurtis and Ryan on their recent passion project- a regenerative homestead, focusing on permaculture practices.  

 

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This week, Belinda has a special guest co-host (Josh Arrants)!  The two interview Kurtis and Ryan on their recent passion project- a regenerative homestead, focusing on permaculture practices.  

 

Thanks for joining us!  Please subscribe, rate, and review the show.  

This week, we are so honored to pickup where we left off on the previous episode and continue to have Tamar Rashkow as our amazing guest!

Tamar's Bio:

Tamar resides in Northern California with her partner and their 15 year old son. Tamar has worked in the corporate world until just recently, when her and her husband took a leap into the entrepreneurial space; They and started an electrical contracting company as well as purchased their first real estate investment  property. For Tamar, leaving the world of corporate America was, one of many, acts of self love and self care that she has taken to become the best version of herself. Growing up Tamar experienced challenges and trauma that manifested in her adult life as anxiety, disconnection to self, and feeling broken and reactive. After hitting her breaking point a few years back, she started her healing journey which we’re excited to dive into today to learn some of the tools and perspectives she’s picked up along the way.

Thank you for joining us for today's episode.  Please subscribe, rate, and review the show!  

This week, we are so honored to have Tamar Rashkow as our amazing guest!

Tamar's Bio:

Tamar resides in Northern California with her partner and their 15 year old son. Tamar has worked in the corporate world until just recently, when her and her husband took a leap into the entrepreneurial space; They and started an electrical contracting company as well as purchased their first real estate investment  property. For Tamar, leaving the world of corporate America was, one of many, acts of self love and self care that she has taken to become the best version of herself. Growing up Tamar experienced challenges and trauma that manifested in her adult life as anxiety, disconnection to self, and feeling broken and reactive. After hitting her breaking point a few years back, she started her healing journey which we’re excited to dive into today to learn some of the tools and perspectives she’s picked up along the way.

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Episode 1:

This week, Greg Junge is our amaaaazing guest! Belinda talks about what she has done lately to bring her best, and Kurtis shares a delicious rooibos chai tea!

 

Here is a little bit about Greg:

Greg has been a real estate investor since 2012 and a Realtor® since 2015. He’s originally from Long Island, NY and currently lives in Phoenix, Az with his wife Mandy and their dog Buster. He enjoys reading, personal development/mindset, anything real estate investing related, staying active, travel, and sports. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in Business and Communication, and his Masters degree from Northern Arizona University in Project Management.

He’s a #1 best-selling co-author of Success Habits of Super Achievers, which features stories from Darren Hardy, Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, Denis Waitley, Jon Assaraf, Robert Helms, and Kyle Wilson (the 18 year business partner of Jim Rohn).

Greg holds an international real estate portfolio and is actively syndicating Residential Assisted Living facilities in Phoenix. His goal is to help other investors passively invest their money to create cash flow (now), and wealth (now and later) through Real Estate Investing.

Episode 2:

This week, Dr. Rebekah Hannon is our amazing guest! Guest Host Ryan talks about what he has done lately to bring his best, and Kurtis shares a delicious coffee!

Here is a little bit about Rebekah:

Dr. Rebekah Hannon is a full time Adult Education teacher with the Aiken County Adult Education program in Aiken, SC. She is a 2006 graduate of Lander University with a BA in Political Science. She also holds a Master’s in Education in Divergent Learning (2008) from Columbia College and is a 2020 Ed.D. graduate of the University of South Carolina in Curriculum and Instruction with Online Technology Emphasis. Dr. Hannon began her teaching career as a secondary high school social studies teacher where she taught for 12 years. She has taught in multiple schools throughout the state of South Carolina. Dr. Hannon has taught part time with the Aiken County Virtual Academy for the last 7 years, she currently serves as a part time curriculum specialist for the South Carolina Department of Education Adult Education department.  She served as a Google Certified Trainer for Digital Literacy this past year and is busy currently teaching an educational technology graduate course with Augusta State University.

A more personal look, Dr. Hannon works as a Senior Tax Analyst for HR Block during tax season and is a real estate investor  of residential townhomes.  She currently resides in Aiken, SC.

 

Episode 3:

This week, Shannon Grissom is our fabulous guest! Kurtis talks about what he has done lately to bring his best, and Belinda shares a tasty beverage!

Here is a little bit about Shannon:

 

Shannon Grissom Artist Statement

I'm woo woo. No two ways about it.  I create in the 5th Dimension.

Whether I paint a traditional portrait or a band of sock monkeys, my work has always contained a spiritual component. It’s not enough for me to get a likeness of the subject. I won't stop until the spirit of the subject leaps off the canvas and speaks to you.

No matter what life offers, the intention of all of my creative expressions, is that they focus on the good.

Background

I was a late bloomer. I didn't discover painting until I was 33! Once I finally realized I wanted to be a professional artist, I was hooked and driven. I'd get up early each day to paint for a few hours before the start of my day job. This demanding schedule was worth the effort. By 1999, I was able to leave my day job and began to create art as a full-time business. And thus began the amazing ride...

At 44 I began production of the television series, Give Your Walls Some Soul. The inspirational how-to painting show grew from an audience of one station to over 50 stations across the country. It was seen in over 10 million households, winning numerous awards. It is still airing today.

At 46, I published my children's book Monkey Made of Sockies. From that book came a line of licensed merchandise, a coloring book, and the popular Monkey Made of Sockies golf club headcovers that have been carried on tour by several LPGA pros.

Today I am an award-winning artist, television producer/host, author, and songwriter. My artwork is licensed and sold globally, and I just launched an online art school "Painterly."

So many people have helped me along the way and I am truly grateful. It is my mission to give back by supporting others on their journey.

 

Episode 4:

BYOB By Self Advocating with Trigeminal Neuralgia with Belinda Gravel

In today’s episode, the hosts talk about what they have done recently to bring their best and enjoy a tasty beverage during the interview.

Here’s a little bit about today’s guest:

You know her, you love her! Belinda Gravel is the cohost of the BYOB show.  She has had trigeminal neuralgia for over 15 years.  In today’s episode, she is sharing her journey with us.

BYOB By Self Advocating with Trigeminal Neuralgia with Belinda Gravel

In today’s episode, the hosts talk about what they have done recently to bring their best and enjoy a tasty beverage during the interview.

Here’s a little bit about today’s guest:

You know her, you love her! Belinda Gravel is the cohost of the BYOB show.  She has had trigeminal neuralgia for over 15 years.  In today’s episode, she is sharing her journey with us.

Thanks for Joining us for Season 2, Episode 4. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show!

 

This week, Shannon Grissom is our fabulous guest! Kurtis talks about what he has done lately to bring his best, and Belinda shares a tasty beverage!

Here is a little bit about Shannon:

 

Shannon Grissom Artist Statement

I'm woo woo. No two ways about it.  I create in the 5th Dimension.

Whether I paint a traditional portrait or a band of sock monkeys, my work has always contained a spiritual component. It’s not enough for me to get a likeness of the subject. I won't stop until the spirit of the subject leaps off the canvas and speaks to you.

No matter what life offers, the intention of all of my creative expressions, is that they focus on the good.

Background

I was a late bloomer. I didn't discover painting until I was 33! Once I finally realized I wanted to be a professional artist, I was hooked and driven. I'd get up early each day to paint for a few hours before the start of my day job. This demanding schedule was worth the effort. By 1999, I was able to leave my day job and began to create art as a full-time business. And thus began the amazing ride...

At 44 I began production of the television series, Give Your Walls Some Soul. The inspirational how-to painting show grew from an audience of one station to over 50 stations across the country. It was seen in over 10 million households, winning numerous awards. It is still airing today.

At 46, I published my children's book Monkey Made of Sockies. From that book came a line of licensed merchandise, a coloring book, and the popular Monkey Made of Sockies golf club headcovers that have been carried on tour by several LPGA pros.

Today I am an award-winning artist, television producer/host, author, and songwriter. My artwork is licensed and sold globally, and I just launched an online art school "Painterly."

So many people have helped me along the way and I am truly grateful. It is my mission to give back by supporting others on their journey.

 

Thanks for Joining us for Season 2, Episode 3. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show!

This week, Dr. Rebekah Hannon is our amazing guest! Guest Host Ryan talks about what he has done lately to bring his best, and Kurtis shares a delicious coffee!

Here is a little bit about Rebekah:

Dr. Rebekah Hannon is a full time Adult Education teacher with the Aiken County Adult Education program in Aiken, SC. She is a 2006 graduate of Lander University with a BA in Political Science. She also holds a Master’s in Education in Divergent Learning (2008) from Columbia College and is a 2020 Ed.D. graduate of the University of South Carolina in Curriculum and Instruction with Online Technology Emphasis. Dr. Hannon began her teaching career as a secondary high school social studies teacher where she taught for 12 years. She has taught in multiple schools throughout the state of South Carolina. Dr. Hannon has taught part time with the Aiken County Virtual Academy for the last 7 years, she currently serves as a part time curriculum specialist for the South Carolina Department of Education Adult Education department.  She served as a Google Certified Trainer for Digital Literacy this past year and is busy currently teaching an educational technology graduate course with Augusta State University.

A more personal look, Dr. Hannon works as a Senior Tax Analyst for HR Block during tax season and is a real estate investor  of residential townhomes.  She currently resides in Aiken, SC.

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