Coffee with Claire

Whether it’s choosing a doctor, hospital or other medical provider, or paying for high cost prescription medications, health care is front and center in most of our lives these days. People are looking for solutions to spread their financial resources without sacrificing quality or skipping necessary care. It can feel like a rat race with no way out.

One of those solutions is something many of us are not aware of, something called destination medical care, the idea of traveling to medical center other than the closest one to come up with the best outcome, timely access to care and manageable costs. Where this was once seen as only for wealthy, individual patients, it’s now become a practical option for companies trying to manage benefit costs and individual patient alike.

Our guest today has taken this concept to the next level and not only made good care available to more people he’s found ways to make it affordable, available and practical.

So much of our lives are marked by special occasions: engagements, weddings, milestone birthdays and anniversaries and just plain important days.

A big part of these special days and times are the gifts we give one another. Especially those
unforgettable diamonds. From engagement rings to anniversary pendants to special jewelry, having a
diamond at the center of the gift makes it all that more special.

Our guest today has made a career of knowing what diamond gifts work best on what occasion and for his expertise in charting the future of this fascinating industry.

#Diamonds #DiamondsAreForever

There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. Or so said, of all people, Charles Dickens.

We all think of laughter as good times, fun times and not really about work. But what if you could make a living from laughter? Our guest today has done just that.

Von Daniel is the CEO and owner of The Comedy Arena in McKinney, Texas, home of ComedySportzDallas. He is a creative problem solver with training and experience with marketing, branding, graphic design, e-commerce and…comedy.

Stay with us as Von and I talk about how he turned laughter into a full-time, profitable business that’s been around for almost 20 years.

Our family history is a major part of who we are. Being able to record or write down that history is a special thing.

An important and impactful part of that process is capturing the memories of our senior family members. Seeing the past through their eyes as recalled in the stories they tell, makes life from another time come to life. It also helps cement a bond between generations that can’t be done in other ways.

Our guest today calls his experience working with his father to write his dad’s memoir one of the most inspiring times of his life.

They call it “the sport of kings” because one of the first jockeys was a king! Yet horse racing has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry enjoyed by millions all over the world.

My guest today is Rodney Nelson, marketing manager at Lone Star Park Grand Prairie. Rodney promotes major events and races at the track and is well connected in the horse racing industry. He is also a US army veteran and graduate of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry program.

Our guest today works at one of the premiere horse racing facilities in America.
A native Texan and US Army veteran, he is also the product of a unique college program that has trained and prepared some of the industry’s stars!

Tune in to learn more about the horse racing industry and Lone Star Park At Grand Prairie!

Telling stories and writing them down for a living. Wouldn’t we all love to do that?

And then having them become New York Times best-selling books at that! How does one go from a business career to writing historical fiction to writing crime fiction? My guest today has done all of that and is here to share her journey and experiences with the Salem Witch Trials, pioneer Texas and a woman detective.

Join me for my conversation with Kathleen Kent!

During storm season in the U.S., it seems no one is immune to the ravages of the weather.

When your home and livelihood are at stake, timing is everything. And having the right coach or advisor close by can make all the difference between distress and comfort. When storm damage occurs, you not only need to be aware of what it will take to rebuild or repair your damaged property, there are regulations and laws in place that need to be taken into consideration.

And timing is everything.

Our guest today grew up in hurricane country and knows what it takes—and when—to deal with stormy weather.

Please join me in welcoming Benny Wright.

Finding and creating opportunities is a challenge for any business owner. It can be especially challenging for women business owners. Networking, coaching, strategy and learning negotiating skills are constant challenges – especially when you’re just starting out.

Building a network of trusted advisors can help any business. And as a business owner you build various alliances such as a CPA, a lawyer and a banker. Did you know your banker specifically can play a critical role in connecting you with other business people, key community leaders and activities to get you involved in your local community??
Well they can! And my guests today are at the forefront of creating and offering up networking and business opportunities for women in business through their community bank!

We’ve all been asked “how are you feeling today?” Sometimes we know how to answer and sometimes we don't.

Being able to sort out our feelings from our emotions can be a challenge.

While emotions are related to physical conditions, feelings are sparked by emotions. Feelings are the product of your brain’s perception of things. So when we suppress or unleash our emotions, those actions can have a tremendous impact on our physical health and life.

Our guest today has spent her career helping people identify and cope with their emotions and feelings.

Drama and conflict are everywhere in our lives today. In the books, movies and popular media we consume. And in the relationships that make up our lives.

Sociologists and healthcare professionals often say that the dynamic roles people play in relationships form a drama triangle. Each of us can, and has, claimed one or more of these roles in our lifetime. Understanding how to overcome these challenges is critical in learning how to interact with others and in living the life you want.

My guest today has found her way through the drama triangle and lived to tell about it. Let’s talk with Rachel Graham about her journey.