Chasing Dreams with Aimee J.

What’s YOUR platform? Are you using it for good? These are the questions my guest had to answer when he had started a podcast about the things he was most passionate about--but it was just entertainment. He felt a conviction that prompted him to address mental health, with which he had a personal history. Now he is spreading the word, fighting against the stigma around depression and suicide, and doing loads of legitimate good for our world.

Josh Burkey, aka Captain Nostalgia, is the host behind the podcast, Victims and Villains. As a survivor of depression and addiction, Josh aims to break the stigma of mental health issues through conversation and relationships of pop culture. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and two cats. 

TWEET:  Josh Burkey uses comics to address mental health issues and fights the stigma that is attached to them. Listen in today on #ChasingDreams 

Making a difference

What do you do when a bad day goes horribly wrong? Josh had a bad day at work that led to a demotion, which sent him spiraling into depression. He and his best friend decided to start a podcast in which they talked about films, comic books, and TV shows. They had a great time, but it wasn’t long before Josh felt a conviction that he should be using this platform to make a difference in people’s lives. They did a special Suicide Prevention Awareness show with topics like overcoming thoughts of suicide, self-harm, depression, and addiction. Even though the show was meant as a one-time thing, the positive feedback set them apart in the podcast arena, and the focus on mental health became a regular part of the show. They enjoy engaging in conversations that were lacking in the comic book culture.

TWEET: Using your platform to help others struggling with mental health issues is a great way to also talk about Suicide Prevention. Let your friends and family know you are always there for them! #ChasingDreams

Positivity at Comic-Con

Do you think pop culture has many communities with positivity and acceptance? You would probably say NO, but consider the dedicated fans and attendees of the various Comic-Con events. Many in this community desire to give inspiration and escape, along with wide acceptance and commonality across cultures, ages, genders, and sexual orientations. Even though like any other group, there are pockets of negativity, those are looked at by most as just “background noise.” Josh explains how participating in Comic-Con events can restore your faith in humanity and at how people interact. He says everyone should attend at least one!

TWEET: #Comic-Con events can restore your faith in #Humanity! #ChasingDreams

Fighting against the stigma

Would you say that suicide is a problem mainly for young people? That’s a common misconception about suicide, but it is truly a problem across all age levels. Although suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-24, the most common age group it affects is middle-aged men. Mental illness has such a stigma around it and we don’t talk about it like we should, for two main reaons, according to Josh. One reason is that it’s not a sickness you can SEE in someone, and someone can hide it well until it’s too late. Another reason is that we want so badly to not appear any less than the person we portray on social media. We don’t want people to know the truth, but the image we portray isn’t usually the truth. Josh’s ultimate goal is for these topics to be taught within the curriculum in schools and to get the conversations out there that, ”It’s OK to admit that you’re not OK.”

TWEET: It’s ok to admit that you are not ok. Get the help you need by reaching out and letting someone know you are struggling! #ChasingDreams

Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Understand that, at the end of the day, there are good days and...

I received a respectful request from my episode 142 guest to take down their episode, which went live May 23, 2018. I am honoring their request. Therefore episode 142 is no longer available. Please be sure to catch up on any of our other Chasing Dreams episodes wherever you listen to podcasts.

How would you define “abuse”? Unfortunately, such a stigma exists around the idea of abuse, how it occurs, and what it entails, that people are afraid to even talk about it. The truth is that many people have some sort of abuse either in their past or in their present. This conversation is another way to honor and recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. I’m thrilled to bring you another expert, who has amazing things to teach us today!

Abigail Manning is creating awareness on authentic health, which prevents and ends ALL forms of abuse. She has done five years of research on abuse and is an Indiana University Communications double major in cognitive, social, and behavioral theories. Combining her academic background with her personal experience with childhood abuse and domestic violence, she provides unique and transformative workshops and speeches that truly empower others.

The Mental Health Stigma

Do you know someone who suffers from mental illness? As more and more people are affected by backgrounds of abuse and depression, we must realize that ANYONE can suffer from mental illness. Common responses might be, “It doesn’t happen in MY family; it doesn’t happen to strong people; it doesn’t happen to smart people.” Mental health is simply a topic that we don’t talk about. Abigail’s focus is on “authentic health.” Depression can be a product of past abuse and can be linked to other things. Whatever the circumstance, it takes ownership to work past the struggles. Abigail tells us why the words we use really matter in getting the help we need and deserve.

TWEET: People choose #addictions to mask their feelings and sometimes see suicide as the only way out. @abigailgmanning #chasingdreams

Helpful Words

What are the words that a struggling person needs to hear? How about “I believe you and I care about you. Let’s get you some qualified help.” Abigail’s advice is to find a trusted person and don’t let yourself become isolated. Use language that feels comfortable to you and don’t be afraid to ask for help and resources. It’s hard to look someone in the eye and reveal that you’re struggling with mental health. Find phone resources that can help. Abigail’s workshops are designed to help any group navigate through all forms of abuse and build a pathway to authentic health. Perpetrators want nothing more than to take your power and control. If you are strong, then no one can take that from you.

TWEET: The #1 thing an abuser or perpetrator wants to take from you is CONTROL. @abigailgmanning #chasingdreams

How to Look for Bullying Behavior

Have you seen bullying behavior on social media? It’s all around us in different forms. Abigail has a “purple threads” theory, showing how bullying behavior gets reinforced, either positively or negatively. She teaches people verbal skills so they don’t have to hide. Most people aren’t even aware of what abuse really is, and even though it is complicated, it’s easy to spot if you simplify the definition. Look for a repeated cycle of any psychological, verbal, physical, sexual, or financial abuse. It takes work to strengthen yourself and become aware of abusive behavior, but Abigail can teach you how to spot the red flags in any relationship.

TWEET: Don’t go it alone. Find the qualified help you need. @abigailgmanning #chasingdreams

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:

•  [:22]  The importance of mental health
• [2:31] The power of words
• [3:36] How addictions mask our feelings
• [5:39] Places to find help
• [7:16] Abigail’s work on a national scale
• [9:04] Going into schools and workplaces with help for the abused and the abusers
• [13:04] Is abuse a socioeconomic issue?[
• [14:59] Bullying
• [19:56] What financial abuse is: using money for power and control
• [21:19] The different forms of...

Do you think holistically about your physical AND mental health? May is Mental Health Awareness month, and this show will challenge your thinking about what it means to be mentally healthy, how to cope with the seasons of life, and what you should have in your self-care toolkit.

Dr. Phyllis Hubbard is the Director of BMA Health & Healing Strategies, an innovative wellness program founded in Oakland and functioning within the Campaign for Black Male Achievement. Dr. Phyl (a.k.a. “The Body Whisperer”) is a motivational speaker, Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Life and Mental Health Coach, Qigong Instructor, Reiki Master, and Licensed Massage Therapist (#MA64036). Her wide range of professional education also includes Holistic Health Education, Injury Prevention Training, Therapeutic Nutrition & Movement, Clinical Aromatherapy, and Herbology. Having used holistic healing strategies to reverse a supposedly incurable illness (COPD--Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Dr. Phyl now facilitates illness prevention and health intervention programs that promote self-empowerment and help restore balance in the mind and body through the use of a synergistic blend of holistic healing modalities. Her straightforward and humorous presentations blend ancient holistic wisdom with cutting-edge research in a way that is fun and easy to understand. She travels nationally and internationally as a Holistic Health Educator and to research indigenous holistic practices to integrate into her healing techniques and workshops. 

Becoming a Naturopath

What would you do to regain your health? Dr. Phyl saw the brutal rape of a young child when she was a girl, and a subsequent asthma attack developed into bronchitis and COPD. In her 20’s she felt her health--and her life--slipping away and knew she had to do something. She found a book about Ayurvedic medicine and began the journey to healing. Three months later, the cough stopped and never returned. She became a naturopathic doctor and started teaching others about the pathway to radiant health.

TWEET: “There is no bad part of you, only parts of you longing for love, acceptance, or transmutation.” #ChasingDreams @Getradiant

The Seasons of Life

How do you handle life’s difficulties? Many people don’t realize that the seasons of life are part of the ebb and flow of the cycles we go through. We are supposed to experience a wide range of emotions and not expect things to be the same. The challenge is that we have to understand the process of how emotions move through us and don’t get stuck in us. For example, depression occurs when things get stuck in us and don’t pass through. Dr. Phyl says that our minds are like gardens that have to be tended, pruned, and taken care of.

TWEET: “You have the wisdom and ability to achieve and maintain radiant #health.” @GetRadiant #ChasingDreams

Your Mental Health

What do you do when stress comes your way? We all have trauma and early losses from childhood. Dr. Phyl says you have to go back and visit your childhood with your adult eyes. Other factors that affect mental health are stress, chemical imbalances, weather, and medical conditions. These things shift our perspective and add extra stressors. Look at your life from a holistic perspective. With mental health, there is always something that’s layered on top of something else. Mental health issues can affect anyone and everyone. Dr. Phyl gives the following recommendations: 

• Develop a mental health self-care toolkit   
• Have a non-negotiable daily practice
• When in pain, refrain
• Perform a pain release exercise
• Do your best to avoid knee-jerk reactions (Breathe, pause, and then speak)

Dr. Phyl also shares the following favorite true-isms:

• You have the choice and

Salin Geevarghese currently serves as Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) as well as the founding Director of the Mixed-Income Strategic Alliance and its Innovation and Action Network. The Mixed-Income Strategic Alliance is a collaboration of CSSP, the National Initiative on Mixed Income Communities at Case Western Reserve University and Urban Strategies, Inc.

Before that, from April 2014 to January 2017, Salin served in a senior appointed leadership post as HUD’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of International and Philanthropic Innovation (within the Office of Policy Development and Research) during the Administration of President Barack Obama.

He is a recognized expert, leader, consultant, and speaker. Salin has written widely on open records laws and transparency, public education issues, civil rights and equity issues, community and economic development, sustainable urbanization, civic innovation, and engagement efforts.

More importantly to me, he is my cousin and older brother, and I am stoked that he has finally caved in and said yes to coming on the show. We talk about family, why representation matters, and of course, mental health, since May is Mental Health Awareness month. His son Sanjay also joins us for the conversation, so let’s get right to the conversation.

Being a Leader, Paving the Way

So what does your family say about YOU? Salin says he was always known as the “big mouth” in his family, but he never dreamed his career path would take him where it has. He was commonly described as a leader, and was the first in his family to go to law school. Seeing his parents as role models shaped his early thinking, which focused on helping those in poverty and making an impact on others. Because Salin’s mother taught elementary school in Chattanooga, Salin was able very early to realize that not everyone has the same background and experiences. He says that seeing his parents serve others were character-molding moments in his life.

TWEET: I was aware very early that what I had and what others had were very different. #ChasingDreams

The Question Salin was asked EVERY Day

Can you imagine what it’s like to work for the President of the United States? Salin was privileged to work for HUD as his father entered the early stages of dementia. Every day his father would ask if he would see the president today. Every day Salin would answer, “Not today, Daddy.” Even though his HUD post didn’t mean day-to-day contact with President Obama, he knew he had to figure out how to get a picture of himself with the president, so he could give it to his father. Salin didn’t think it would ever happen, until 2016, when he was nominated for an award and was invited to the ceremony where he would meet President Obama. It was the culmination of a 6-year dream and the answer to the question his father asked so often.

TWEET: The route into public policy, poverty, and non-profit was all “in the sauce.” #ChasingDreams

The Letter that Means So Much

When is a letter more than just a letter? How about when the letter is from the President of the United States? Salin was able to share briefly with President Obama the story of his immigrant parents and their story. The president wrote a quick note of thanks for him to pass along to his father, along with the picture of Salin and the president. Salin was so grateful for the president’s humble leadership that he wrote a note of thanks for the time and attention shown to his family. It wasn’t long before a letter--yes, a “Thank You” for the “Thank You”-- arrived at Salin’s house from President Obama, acknowledging the contribution made by their family. It was a small gesture that wasn’t about politics, but became a meaningful symbol of pride and honor in this Indian family. It’s just one example of what can happen when you think of others,...

Mary Nichols, aka DJ Fusion of the FuseBox Radio Broadcast, is a US mixshow and events DJ whose main musical focus is the Black Music/Urban Music genre. She founded the FuseBox Radio Broadcast when she was an undergraduate student at Rutgers University in 1988 and worked at Rutgers University Radio.

Along with her co-host, fellow mix DJ and business partner, Ausar Ra Black Hawk, DJ Fusion says the weekly radio show and podcast exist to bring the balance back to black radio. They focus on bringing a diverse mix of independent and mainstream black music, like Hip-Hop, Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Rock, Funk, House and more from all over the world, along with relevant commentary, news, and guest interviews for the international listening masses.

From its original roots, the FuseBox Radio Broadcast has spread to over 25+ websites, FM and internet radio stations and podcast distribution channels.

More than 20 years of chasing dreams

When did you find your dream? For Mary, she didn’t know when she started working the 12-2 am shift at her college radio station that the radio lifestyle would become her passion. Growing up, any extra money she had would be spent on music and books, but she never realized how much music would become a huge part of her life!  Now, she has hosted the radio show for 20 years and the podcast for 12 years. She never aspired to be a media personality, and even describes herself as shy until she gets to know someone. Nevertheless, she has found the dream that she never plans to give up. It began with rudimentary technology and has blossomed to give her a worldwide audience.

TWEET: “I have found the dream that I never plan on giving up!” @fuseboxradio #chasingdreams

The show, politics, and unexpected opportunities

How can you help others find their voice? Mary has done this through helping independent artists become mainstream, and her podcast has revealed interesting career trajectories for some of her featured artists. The show has also given voice to different political parties and their platforms, when they weren’t being heard through major news media. The show even survived the political turmoil of the 2016 election season, and listeners have appreciated the honest transparency of the show, as evidenced by the positive feedback. Mary says that even when she faced personal difficulties, the show became a constant and has given her unexpected opportunities that she never could have imagined.

TWEET: “Opportunities I would never have imagined have come from my show!” @fuseboxradio #chasingdreams

A passionate side hustle

Why put in the extra work for a radio show and podcast? This isn’t even her full-time job, but doing the radio show and podcast are things DJ Fusion is passionate about and absolutely loves doing. “If I could make the money I need with the show, I’d quit my 9-5 job tomorrow!” Of course, the supplemental income from any side hustle is nice, but when you are passionate about a constructive activity, then you don’t mind doing the extra work. Mary says she can’t ever see a time when she isn’t doing the show and has no plans to give it up. She says the work she does “feels awesome, has expanded my viewpoint of life and brings so much good to my life.”

TWEET: “Don’t expect everything to work out in the beginning.” @fuseboxradio #chasingdreams

Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Don’t expect everything to work out in the beginning.”

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:

• [:17] Mary’s impressive list of accomplishments and the journey to her dreams
• [3:29] The lifelong inclination toward music
• [5:21] Keeping the show going after college and finding a worldwide audience
• [11:22] The success of her show in revealing political platforms
• [15:38] Having a true, honest voice
• [19:54]...

Phillip Lanos is a Los Angeles native. Hyperactive and often pensive, this actor, singer, songwriter, and podcast producer is best experienced in person. Due to his half-Mexican, half-French descent, he’s had opportunities to appear on international Latino TV channels like Telemundo for an American Idol spin-off show named “Yo Soy El Artista.” Phillip has also appeared on MTV’s “Copycat,” which was MTV’s attempt at singing competitions.

In the podcasting world, Phillip has worked on over 300 episodes with entrepreneurial clients and journalism greats like Cal Fussman and Martin Perlich, and YouTube influencers like Roger Burnley.

Finding a passion.

What would you give up to pursue your passion? Phillip has dreamed of an acting and

singing career, taken intentional steps and moved across the country to pursue those dreams. When he landed in NYC, he secured a great job with a well-known marketing agency, even though he felt terribly unqualified. He found a mentor, worked hard for success, and was soon offered a great position with a big salary. He turned it down. Why? He didn’t want to “settle” without at least trying something in which he could be his own boss. He walked away from those opportunities to truly pursue his passion.

TWEET: I’m tired of doing permanent things with temporary people. @philliplanos

Regrouping in a new direction

Have you ever had to start over, refocus, and redirect your efforts? Phillip knows what that’s all about. He moved in a new direction by leaving NYC and moving back to Los Angeles. He had to regroup in order to plan for his success. There were certain boxes he wanted to “check” in his life so each plan and strategy had to be tested and measured. He wasn’t looking for one-dimensional success. He has since realized that you can have failure AND success at the same time in different areas of your life. It all comes down to what you’re willing to sacrifice for your dreams.

TWEET: #Life won’t let me #fail as long as I put in the #work. @philliplanos

Being vulnerable

What is your deepest insecurity? For Phillip, it’s the “I’m not good enough” voice. You may think that’s unusual for an actor, but it’s really quite common. Phillip expresses this vulnerability in over-achieving or under-achieving, all in a quest to find balance. Phillip grew up as one of 18 siblings, with parents who weren’t a big part of his life. HIs father was diagnosed with ALS when Phillip was only 8, so he has few memories of good times with his father. Because of his family background, Phillip has keenly felt the need to make his life count. For this reason, he is very intentional about crafting his plan for success.

TWEET: My deepest insecurity is that I’m not good enough. @philliplanos

Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Do something real and get instant feedback. Take advantage of those lightning strikes that are full of positivity, faith, hope, and potential.”

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:

• [2:40] How we met at Podcast Movement in California
• [6:18] Phillip’s passion in chasing the dream
• [8:32] Why he chose to go to NYC
• [12:25] When you “talk” yourself into a dream
• [14:10] Regrouping to find success
• [16:56] The holistic focus
• [19:46] Staying active in many areas
• [24:52] Being “not good enough”
• [28:16] Talking yourself into a dream in the middle of dark moments
• [35:10] Being back home
• [38:01] Phillip’s ONE action for a dream chaser

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Philip’s Website

Philip on Instagram

Philip on

Ant McGinley is a psychology graduate, former morning radio show host, former cruise ship social host, wannabe multi-linguist, networking ninja, wannabe wrestler, and creative director. He is the co-founder of Abrupt Audio, and last year, in the first year of his company trading, he oversaw the production of 312 podcast episodes. He grew an online community of over 2000 podcasters in the group, PodTips. He’s the producer and co-writer of the award-nominated comedy soccer podcast “On the Left Side” and is the host of the PodTips podcast. He’s a soon-to-be speaker at Podcast Movement 2018, and I’m thrilled to be able to introduce him to you!

The Artist’s Struggle

Have you gone through a struggle and then found happiness in chasing your dreams? Ant’s background is in radio, and he always loved the freedom and creativity of the job. He found success there, working for BBC, Radio One, and several other endeavors. When he discovered podcasting, everything fell into place with the audio he loved, and he was happy to leave the radio business behind. Podcasting in the UK, though, lagged far behind the US because most people didn’t know what podcasts were! Ant had the financial safety net for a while but saw his personal relationship falter. Ant admits that he made mistakes but was able to learn from them.

TWEET: I was happy to leave #radio behind when I discovered #podcasting. @antmanlovesyou

A Monumental Week

How does it feel when things really start “falling into place”? For Ant, it was wonderful when his ideas became reality and it wasn’t “all in his head” anymore. His career was taking off and fulfilling his dreams, but then he saw his four-year relationship with his fiancé end, mostly because her family couldn’t deal with his career choices. These events took place in the same week! It put a pronounced strain on what he wanted to pursue, but he kept up his Christmas tradition of playing Santa for local children.

TWEET: Your family may not understand your career choices when you are a #podcaster. Do what feels right to you! @antmanlovesyou

Getting the Attention of Apple

If podcasting is your world, then you would want others to know about it, right? That’s how Ant felt, but he was dealing with people in the UK who were skeptical about podcasts. There weren’t as many people podcasting there, and the general public thought an Apple device was required to access podcasts. In addition, they were put off by the use of the word “subscribe.” Two things happened next: Ant infringed on Apple’s copyright and got into trouble, and he complimented a guy about his beard and was soon having meaningful conversations with important people at Apple.

TWEET: Sometimes you have to break the rules if you want o make an impact! @antmanlovesyou

Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“The key is in the question. It’s YOUR dream and not someone else’s. It’s about what YOU want and what’s best for YOU.

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:

• [1:31] How we met at Podcast Movement and connected
• [3:15] Mistakes made and lessons learned
• [12:06] When things took off in podcasting, but a shock to his personal life
• [20:16] Playing Santa and networking
• [27:08] Knowing you’ll “never be good enough”
• [30:49] Why I HAD to be at Podcast Movement 2017
• [33:27] “Have I missed the bus?”
• [38:48] Why UK podcasts aren’t as popular
• [46:13] Going “guerilla” with the podcast
• [47:18] “Everything from Nothing”
• [48:23] If Ant had stopped along the way . . . . 
• [50:44] No buffer/no safety net and the success of PodTips
• [54:44] ONE action for a dream chaser

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Ant’s

You think YOU have dreams and the courage to pursue them? Hold on to your hat, because you’ll be blown away by the dreams of my guest today! Growing up in another country with a much different standard of living that most Americans are used to has given this amazing lady a unique perspective on chasing dreams. She’s tough and gritty with a side of soft and sweet. I’m thrilled to introduce you to my mom, Sara J.!

Growing up in a different world

Have you ever thought how difficult it would be to grow up in a different country? Sara grew up in south India as the youngest of eight children. Family was everything in her world, with cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews all around. Her brother had a milk company with lots of cows and buffaloes to care for. Before and after school for Sara were filled with hard work, collecting and delivering milk and caring for the animals. Lunch was usually rice with a vegetable, as meat was a scarcity. She finished high school and went to Mumbai for nursing school.

TWEET: In India, girls become #teachers or #nurses. There weren’t other options. #chasingdreams

Limited opportunities—and then, America!

What if society dictated only two options for your career? For a young woman in India, the only two options in the early 1970’s were being a nurse or a teacher. After nursing school and working in Mumbai for a couple of years, Sara wanted better opportunities and looked forward to life in America and making more money! Even though she had completed nursing school in India, she had to complete her certification in the US and start out as a nursing assistant. She soon found herself in an arranged marriage, one that a family elder called “God’s will.” They will celebrate their 40th anniversary this summer!

TWEET: Always give a patient hope in their #pain and #sadness. #chasingdreams

Life in America as a nurse and a mother (and late-in-life college student!)

If you grew up like Sara did, then you would push your children to work hard and accomplish much. Sara’s goal was for her children to get the very best education and extracurricular activities. One of her favorites was to take them to the library and load up on books. She demanded lots of reading and writing for her children. Several higher education degrees later, there are two lawyers and two dentists in the family. Sara’s guiding principles for living include being humble, respecting others, and thanking God for the blessings He brings. She taught her children these values, emphasizing that “you never get too high to bend down and respect others.” To set the ultimate “dream chasing” example for her children, Sara went back to school in her 60’s and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She shares about the late nights of homework while working during the day, but she stuck with it and accomplished what she set out to do. Although Sara loves visiting her family back in India, she says she would NEVER go back to live there because her children’s lives are here in America and her husband’s doctors are here. She has accomplished her dreams with humility and is thankful for what life in America has given her. 

TWEET: The one thing I emphasized to my children was #education. #chasingdreams

Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“A dream is something you want to do for your future. Pursue the dream. You know you can do it! Nothing comes easily. You have to work hard for it. That’s the key.”

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:

• [:30] Mom’s family and background in India
• [3:00] Sara’s childhood and schooling
• [4:39] Nursing in Mumbai and the path to America
• [6:07] Expectations of life in America
• [7:45] Having an arranged marriage that actually works!
• [9:50] Raising a family in America
• [12:33] Plans for her...

Hey Dream Chasers! This is not your typical episode. In fact this will be the shortest episode I have aired to date. I am in the midst of settling back into my home in Maryland. Yes, that’s right, I’ve come back to my original Birdland home. I loved and enjoyed my time in Philadelphia, but there is something exciting about new beginnings. So as a result, I do not have a new epsiode for you today as I am still getting things set up. In fact this episode is being recorded through my iPhone 7 via the “Voice Record” app not to be confused with the Voice Memo app.

So no guest interview this episode, but I will be back next week with the last woman honoree for Women’s History Month, my mom. At least I hope so….she’s so nervous about this. Haha. So you have that to look forward to. Today, I wanted to ask a favor of you.  When you have 5-10 minutes to spare, not while you’re driving, I could use your help. For 100+ episodes, I’ve been putting episodes out with amazing guests with amazing stories and advice. But I want to be sure that I’m serving you the best way I can. My team (shoutouts to Jeremy!) is doing some research and has put together a survey to get your honest feedback about not just the show, but what you are struggling with as you chase your dreams.

As RDJ in Sherlock Holmes said, “Data, data, data, I cannot make bricks without clay.”

You can find the survey at aimeej21.com/cdsurvey.

Please complete the survey and what would be above and beyond, would be if you could please also share the survey with your network. Survey links will be on my social media at both aimeej21 and chasingdreamshq accounts for easy sharing. Thank you so much for your honesty, your feedback, and for all of your support. Thank you for helping me help others to chase their dreams. And that’s it from me, see a short episode. I’ll be back next week to with our weekly interviews. 

Till next time guys

Keep Chasing,

Aimee J.

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