Creating the Vision

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I'm joined by Dr. Julie Radlauer, an expert in social influences of mental health. Dr. Radlauer discusses her collaborative and curious approach to educating communities, organizations, and individuals on creating impactful mental health improvements. With over 25 years of experience, she emphasizes the importance of social support, connectedness, and addressing structural racism in the behavioral health field.

Dr. Radlauer introduces her workbook 'Connect,' designed to foster happiness and mental well-being through 100 activities centered around social connections, support, capital, media, and inclusion. She elaborates on a new project, Connect Leadership Academy, aimed at empowering youth with essential social skills. The conversation also covers topics like combating FOMO, identifying purpose, prioritizing travel and vacations, and the significance of maintaining good mental health. Dr. Radlauer's vision portrays a future where societal systems are more equitable and individuals are equipped to build meaningful connections for a healthier, happier life.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 2:24 How 'Connect' came about

• 04:11 Social influences, social support, social capital, social media, and social inclusion

• 11:14 How are we educating our youth about these social pieces, goal setting etc.

• 15:12 Filling our cup in order to pour into others more

• 17:59 How to combat FOMO

• 23:53 Gratitude and the Joy of Missing Out

• 28:58 Finding and creating your purpose

• 33:53 Her 'Do the Dang' goal

Resources:

• Workbook: https://a.co/d/9GpwurV

Connect with Dr. Julie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectively_us/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6N5QKXIqQMSg4LHYo3uPA

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-radlauer-doerfler-drph-lmhc/

• https://julieradlauer.com/trainings-by-dr-julie-radlauer/

• Connect 100 Ways: https://www.amazon.com/CONNECT-Ways-Create-Happiness-Your/dp/B0CGM51W8Q

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I'm joined by Andrew Shayde, a Kentucky native with a remarkable life story that spans Reality TV, graphic novel authorship, and substantial non-profit work.

Andrew shares his experiences on CBS's 'The Amazing Race' and 'Buddy Games,' as well as the Disney Channel's 'Naked and Afraid,' detailing how these adventures contributed to his personal growth, confidence, and approach to life. Beyond entertainment, he discusses his dedication to raising over $10 million for causes related to HIV/AIDS, youth, and homelessness since 2002. He also touches on his acting career, emphasizing the impact of travel on breaking down prejudices and encouraging broader human connections.

The conversation pivots to his work in the nonprofit sector, highlighting his goal to protect and empower those less privileged. Andrew's current endeavors include pushing boundaries in local TV and continuing his nonprofit work with the United Way. His story is a testament to the power of saying 'yes' to new opportunities, facing fears, and the importance of community support and personal resilience.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 2:04 Experience from The Amazing Race

• 4:00 The importance of travel experiences

• 6:21 How did he get involved with working with AIDs and HIV related issues and nonprofit

• 11:01 Moment of when he knew he would always be the bigger protector person, confidence, and Naked and Afraid

• 19:52 What doe his camping now look like

• 22:32 One thing you would say to get someone to go camping/in the mindset to go if they've never gone

• 26:00 Overcoming fear

• 33:01 What's on the horizon for Andrew

Resources:

• Workbook: https://a.co/d/9GpwurV

Connect with Andrew:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewshayde/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewshayde?lang=en

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewshayde?lang=en

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I'm joined by Susan Winograd, an expert on integrative wellness and owner of an integrative wellness company called Lead Wellness.

We talk about the company's vision and the strategies they use to help so many men and women optimize their health and achieve health independence. Susan emphasizes the significance of personalized approaches, mentorship, and understanding the root of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. She also talks about her services for men's health issues, women's health issues, pre and postnatal care, and digestive, bowel, bladder, and sexual issues.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:39 Getting more comfortable with talking about our mental and physical health as women

• 3:10 Lead Wellness - where did it come from

• 7:42 The interconnectedness of the work on our self and what we want to achieve

• 12:36 The difference in seeing your PCP

• 15:17 Our most important pillar of health

• 18:24 Most common sexual, bladder and bowel issues

• 22:35 Kegels after pregnancy and their usefulness

• 26:00 Communicating our health and wellness needs and goals to advocate for ourselves and create our vision

• 30:21 Where is lead wellness headed in 2024

• 32:13 What is her do the dang goal

Resources:

• Workbook: https://a.co/d/9GpwurV

Connect with Susan:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-wellness/

• https://www.lead-wellness.com/

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, we explore the concept of positive habits, goals, and how they interplay in our lives.

We talk about the importance of establishing a foundation of positive daily practices to achieve the desired end goal. Using examples from my own experiences, I explain how setting small, achievable daily tasks contributes to the ultimate aim, and how following a specific plan and seeking professional help can enhance one's progress towards health and wellness goals.

We also underscore the significance of having an accountability partner, the role of milestone celebrations in maintaining motivation, and the necessity of achieving balance while being dedicated to one's goals.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 0:11 Recap of Focus February

• 4:05 The workbook to guide you through this framework

• 06:29 Why we lose motivation

• 08:54 My experience creating habits to pull myself back into good health

• 15:39 Developing accountability

• 17:25 Thinking of Health and Wellness

• 19:42 What's the biggest goal you want to achieve?

• 23:02 How will you celebrate your achievement?

Resources:

• Workbook: https://a.co/d/9GpwurV

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, we discuss the importance of setting personal, professional and 'play/fun' goals as part of 'Focus February'.

We cover the need for these goals to not just be aspirations but actionable plans that are consistently pursued. These core goals are the big ones, the overarching ambitions which conclude at the destination.

I also share about an upcoming free masterclass on calibrating goals and encourage you to register.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 0:51 Free Masterclass

• 1:51 Topic Intro - Core Goals

• 2:58 Breaking your core goals into 3

• 04:42 Creating personal goals

• 08:44 My current personal goals

• 11:41 Professional Goals

• 16:12 Play Goal

• 18:45 Do the Dang Goal

Resources:

• Masterclass:

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, we discuss the significance of having a clear 'word of the year' which helps guide goal setting for the year, as we talked about in our last episode.

Today, we go deeper and explore the process of developing core values and a mission statement, which are keys to self-understanding and achieving personal and professional goals. We also talk about vision boards, and how when they are used correctly to visually represent one's goals, suggesting that they can serve as physical reminders of what one aspires to achieve.

I encourage you to consistently revisit your core values, mission statement, and goals, because we naturally change as we progress through different life seasons.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 0:50 The Importance of Defining Your Word of the Year

• 0:20 Understanding Core Values and Mission Statement

• 2:15 The Struggle of Self-Identity and Its Impact

• 3:11 The Science Behind Goal Setting

• 4:23 The Role of Core Values in Personal Growth

• 4:41 The Evolution of Core Values Over Time

• 5:29 The Importance of Core Values and Mission Statement in Companies

• 6:38 The Power of a Personal Mission Statement

• 7:31 The Impact of Core Values on Your Life Decisions

• 9:40 The Role of a Mission Statement in Achieving Your Goals

• 9:46 The Importance of Revisiting Your Goals

• 20:29 The Power of Vision Boards in Achieving Your Goals

• 23:37 The Importance of Aligning Your Goals with Your Core Values and Mission Statement

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I'm excited to introduce Focus February, an initiative I've created to help you articulate and achieve your goals for the year 2024. As I break down my process of annual goal setting, I want to underline the importance of choosing a 'Word of the Year' as an anchoring point for both your personal and professional achievements. I'll guide you through the concepts of goal setting and vision imagery, encouraging you to dedicate 10-15 minutes to identify the key word that will guide your objectives for the year. To give you an example, my word of the year for 2024 is 'Trust'. I'm also inviting you to join my Instagram subscription group for additional guidance on achieving your goals.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:56 Join my subscription

• 3:36 Why the word of the year is important

• 5:01 My word of the year

• 7:36 Doing mirror work

• 8:12 How to find your word of the year

• 11:56 Rooting your word the science behind goal setting

• 13:26 Action to take after this episode

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I speak with Emily Siegel, a friendship mentor and podcast host, who shares her journey in establishing and supporting a community of motivated moms, conveying her belief that moms don't have to face motherhood alone.

She guides busy moms on creating supportive circles of friends through auditing existing connections, managing expectations, and being intentional about the types of friendships that bring value to their lives. She also shares her 2022 goal of weekly podcast episodes and her overall mission of strengthening existing relationships.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:50 How moving can uproot your friendships

• 04:59 The Impact of Moving and Starting Over

• 07:36 The Parallels Between Goal Setting and Friendships

• 10:06 The Concept of 'Friendship Audit

• 18:26 Understanding the Term 'Best Friend'

• 23:02 The Joy of Introducing Friends to Each Other

• 25:09 Starting Conversations at the Playground

• 25:33 Getting Contact Information from New Acquaintances

• 27:23 The Importance of Consistency in Building Relationships

• 27:56 Overcoming Overthinking in Friendship & Knowing When to Let Go of a Potential Friendship

• 29:48 Turning Awkward Moments into Friendship Bonds

• 34:11 Advice for those Unable to make Close Connections

• 40:51 The Importance of Visioning in Friendships

• 42:39 Her 'do the dang thing' goal

Connect with Emily

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconnectedmomlife/

• https://theconnectedmomlife.com/

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I speak with Lori Oberbroeckling, a successful working mother, who shares her insights and strategies about being a 'super mom'.

Lori, a corporate leader, trainer, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of 'The Mom Secrets of Supermom', discusses how she balances career, side hustles, and family life. She reveals how her book was inspired by observing how some mothers coped better with life's challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lori also explains what 'energy bleeds' and 'energy boosts' are and how they impact productivity and personal wellbeing. She talks about the power of vision boards, and shares personal experiences of learning to let go of unnecessary responsibilities and focus on what truly matters. Lastly, she announces her upcoming planner launch in 2024 and the Super Mom summit in June.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:52 How did Secrets of a Supermom come about?

• 3:25 What consistently kept coming up in her interviewing process

• 5:49 Lori's secret for maintaining all aspects with four kids

• 11:02 What to do when you feel like you have too much going on

• 17:31 Does she ever feel guilty for taking a day to reset?

• 21:01 Breaking point moments that help her realign as a mom

• 27:54 What she is working on now to create your life vision

• 33:36 Information about her upcoming summit

• 37:06 How she pours into herself

• 38:10 Her 'do the dang thing' goal

Connect with Lori

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofsupermom

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secretsofsupermom

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/secretsofsupermom/

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VSDJ398

• https://secretsofsupermom.com/

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/

In this episode of Creating the Vision, I speak with Graham Cochrane, a seven-figure entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author.

Graham shares his journey of self-discovery after losing his job and his initial dream of being a rockstar, which led him to build multiple successful businesses while working fewer hours each week.

He emphasizes the importance of dreaming again, living in authenticity, and acknowledging the unique skills and interests inherent in oneself. He discusses his book 'Rebel' which guides and coaches people on uncovering and leveraging their unique attributes for personal fulfillment and success.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 2:59 The Importance of Community and Accountability

• 3:26 Graham's Journey: From Struggles to Success

• 3:43 Facing Job Loss and Financial Struggles

• 5:15 Discovering a New Path: Online Business

• 6:18 Understanding Self and Living Authentically

• 10:36 Knowing Who You Are

• 19:21 The Challenge of Change and Growth in Relationships

• 21:03 Rebel: The Book and Its Message

• 24:21 The Impact of Failed Dreams on Identity

• 25:09 The Identity Crisis Intersection

• 26:30 The Journey of Rediscovering Dreams

• 34:09 The Power of Embracing Uniqueness and Authenticity

• 42:10 His 'do the dang thing' goal

Connect with Graham

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrahamcochrane

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/grahamcochrane

• Podcast: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/podcasts/the-graham-cochrane-show

• https://www.grahamcochrane.com/

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/

• Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/