Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us

Tina Jacobson is a gemologist, turned PR Professional, turned missionary. We explored together every fascinating “facet” of her journey.

From their first business trip to Jaipur, India, Tina and her husband recognized a need for nutritious food to feed a nearby leper colony. As Jaipur being the gemstone capitol of the world, Tina saw a funding opportunity by selling jewelry she creates in Jaipur and sells in America.

As CEO of Gems of Jaipur, Tina has expanded this mission to include teaching native villagers how to minister to their communities.

Tune in to hear this unique story of a woman who designs jewelry with a purpose.

TPOVS:
- Follow your gut. God has a plan.
- Know your own strengths and weaknesses.
- Visionaries must executive accept that you can’t do it all.
- Go where your heart is. Passion is important.

- How Her Basement Business became a $40M Company -

Sherry Deutschmann is quick to tell you, “If you have that entrepreneurial bone, it just can’t be denied!” She defied denial and made it big. Her story is about HOW she did this as a single mom with no formal education, no skills, and no money. Sherry was determined to make a life for herself and her baby girl.

Unafraid to follow her dream to sing, Sherry moved from her humble home to Nashville. Although that dream didn’t materialize, she beat the odds, started a business and is now a multi-millionaire with a heart for helping entrepreneurs.

If you need a reason for being – a hope from helplessness – or an inspiration for motivation, then listen in. You’ll get it all.

TPOVS:

- GRIT & DETERMINATION, WITH A HEAVY DOSE OF DELUSION.

- DON’T LET A BAD BOSS MESS WITH YOUR MOJO.

- KINDNESS & COMPASSION ARE CONTAGIOUS. SPREAD THE LOVE.

- TRANSPARANCY & AUTHENTICITY BUILD TRUST THAT REINFORCES VALUES.

- POWER OF LISTENING – TO UNDERSTAND RATHER THAN RESPOND.

- HUMAN BEINGS HAVE A BASIC NEED TO HAVE A VOICE AND BE HEARD.

- SEASONS CHANGE & DREAMS DO TOO – LOOK AHEAD.

Southwest Airlines Executive Learns She is Adopted

Jennifer Paine, Sr. Director of Technology at Southwest Airlines, demonstrates the company’s values in every aspect of her life. A warrior spirit – a servant’s heart – a fun-luving attitude. That’s Jenn in a “NUTSHELL.”

As a leader in Southwest’s Technology department, Jenn’s natural inclination is to mentor others – just as she was mentored by non-other-than the company President Emeritus Colleen Barrett. Jenn feels it’s her responsibility to stay closely connected with her team. Even when it grew to 100 people, she invested time to engage one-on-one with every single person throughout the year. That’s commitment! That’s Jenn’s heart.

This same servant’s heart and warrior spirit led Jenn to seek her roots at the age of 40. She learned as a child that she was adopted but didn’t seek her birth mother’s identity until then.

Tune in to this extraordinary story of her process for finding her birth mother and reuniting with her extended family. It’s “never too late” to build family relationships.

Watch at 12:30PM ……..June 14th, 2021

TPOVS:
- When you focus on leading people instead of the work, the work will take care of itself.
- If you focus on leading people instead of your own achievements, your effect will be multiplied
- Being willing to engage in tough conversations gets easier each time you do it.
- Seek ways to lift people up and show genuine interest in them
- Always assume positive intent when working on a team
- Understand the value of diversity in teams and relationships.

-From Cotton Farm to Worldwide Coach Training-

As President of The Academies for Coach Training, Susan Britton is an expert in brain-based coaching. As she grew up working in her family’s large cotton farm, Susan learned the ethics it took to work 24/7. She says, “I was born to work hard, to show up and to be an entrepreneur like my family.”

Aligning her love of music and sensitivity for people, Susan’s career began in music therapy. Now she’s an author of 7 books, an expert in brain-based coaching, and runs a profitable coach training academy.

Here’s a story of a strong woman with a genteel manner who makes the point “you don’t have to be aggressive to win.” Tune in to hear how Susan uses her empathetic style to successfully run her large organization.

Watch at 12:30PM ……..May 31, 2021

TPOVS:
PAY ATTENTION TO THE STORY – THE STORY WE TELL OURSELVES.

NOTICE THE STICKY THINGS IN YOUR LIFE.

YOUR BIOLOGY DRIVES YOUR BELIEFS. YOUR BELIEFS DRIVE YOUR BEHAVIORS.

IMPOSTER SYNDROM CAN IMPACT YOUR SENSE OF IDENTITY.

HAVE BONE MARROW BUDDIES.

The Only Black Woman in Her Newsroom!

Crystal Berger began her media career as a sports intern with CBS affiliate and went on to work as a national feature reporter and senior booking producer for the Fox News Channel in NY.

Now she calls herself a Journalist turned Innovator. With awards gazoo (including NAACP Freedom Fighter Award, a Social Media Ambassador for the United Nations Foundation, another others) Crystal found a niche in media that’s hot. Her new company will connect podcasters and experts in any field with press media opportunities.

Check her out at https://www.pinnaclevt.media/

TPOVS:
* Don’t stay with what’s safe. Find your purpose!
* Hold tight to your gifts. Use them!
* There are no boxes, so get out of yours.
* If you have a vision in your heart, follow it with persistence, excellence & integrity.
* If you have integrity it can bring you career longevity & success.
* Being content can be good or bad. ask yourself if you’re being of service.

Quadriplegia at 17 to MD, Anesthesiologist/Critical Care Physician

One week before graduating from high school Jaffer Odeh was in a car accident leaving him with Quadriplegia. Determined to become a physician, Jaffer was released from the hospital into a wheelchair and out to class at University of Michigan. “Nothing would stop me,” he said.

The willpower that returned him to class that day carried him through his years of rigorous medical training AND through hearing naysayers tell him to give it up! When they told him “you can’t” he gracefully said “I disagree.”

Today he’s not only a successful Anesthesiologist and Critical Care physician—he holds the prestigious position of Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical School.

This is an episode on PURE GRIT! Be inspired to believe in yourself & JUST DO IT!

TPOVS:
Don’t let someone stoke your fire. Just show them you can!

Never give up when your purpose is clear.

Be nice – even in times of conflict

Give others the benefit of the doubt

Practice active listening – hear them first!

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LEADERSHIP AGILITY & RESILIENCY

If you are a leader of leaders, who do you go to? What are your greatest leadership challenges you’re facing differently now? What support do you need balancing family pressures while working from home? How can you continue to be stable during so many external fluctuations? How do you maintain hope?

As Founder & CEO of Christian Life Institute and a practicing psychologist for many years, Kate Pang talks about the struggles leaders have as they prepare for the new normal. Her wisdom is grounded from experience in corporate life, as an entrepreneur and currently in her psychology counseling practice.

Kate shared deep insight you won’t want to miss. Tune in and capture life’s truths.

TPOVS:
-Self-care is not selfish
-We do not have time unless we choose to make time. (10:01)
-You CAN have courageous conversations with your boss. (11:53)
-Recognize where you DO have choices (15:41)
-Resentments are like cancer cells. They’re killers! (17:46)

Carlos Vaz had $300 in his pocket when he arrived in the USA from Brazil to take a
non-paying internship. With 4 jobs and night school, this grateful immigrant aspired for a better life in America. And wasn’t afraid to work for it.

One of 9 kids Carlos understood what work meant. Early to rise, his dad knocked on
each door ONCE. “Let’s get to work” was the chant. Coming from loving parents who
raised the family with necessary disciplines, Carlos took that message at face value.
Get up early, go to work and make yourself better in everything you do.

Today he is CEO of a successful multifamily real estate investment company, has led
over $1.25B in real estate transactions, and has helped his company earn recognition
as a Great Place to Work and one of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

Tune in for this modern story of one immigrant’s rise to achieve the American Dream.

Teachable Points of View:

- Humans are entitled to three things: get up early, get to work and make yourself better in everything you do.

- Have gratitude for living in America. It you want to make it better, consider what YOU can do.

- To have opportunities, you must pursue personal growth and learn daily.

- Execution is not just doing – it’s doing things right.

- Respect has no titles.

- Everyone’s voice should be heard. Speak up!

What would you do if you suddenly contracted a rare disease that had no cure?

Dr. David Fajgenbaum developed Castleman’s Disease during his 3rd year of Med School.
Just prior he could bench press 375 lbs.—a healthy former football star and promising
doctor. The disease almost killed him not once, not twice—but five times. That’s when
David decided to experiment on his own body in hopes of finding a cure.

You won’t want to miss the most miraculous story ever to be featured on Doing It Right.

Teachable Points of View:
-Turn your hope into action with 3 T’s:
1 – TOMORROW. What is it that you have been praying for, wishing for, hoping for? Whatever that is –
2 – TEAM. Who do I have on my team that I can turn to, because none of us can achieve anything unless we have an amazing team working with us?
3 – TODAY. What can I do today to get closer to what I’m praying for, wishing for, hoping for?

-Think it, Do it!

-WE’RE IN OVERTIME: Live every second

-There’s power in humor: Laugh with people you love

#Doctor #David #Fajgenbaum #Chasing #My #Cure #Author #Expert #Resilience #Action #DoingitRight #ValerieSokolosky #Inspiration #Education #Health #Lifestyle

Wendy Whiteman of Wendy Whiteman Law evolved her legal career as a prosecutor to navigating the needs of elder care. As she began her decade long journey caring for her mom, (“Ms. A”), Wendy was inspired to write her book as a practical guide for those with aging parents. It provides encouragement and lessens the fear for those families with similar challenges.

Wendy enlightens us on:

*How do you approach your parents and what should you say?

*What can you do to secure the caregiving help needed?

*Who will pay for caregiving?

Tune in to hear her informative discussion for those of us facing the aging population’s often fearful and consuming needs of caregiving.

Wendy's Teachable Points of View:

*Lighten up and make it fun

*Have candid conversations tempered with Love.

*Plan ahead and do it right

*Slow down

*Ask for help and take it

#candidconversations #parentingyourparent #agingparents #doingitrightpodcast #authenticleadership #leadershipdevelopment #valerieandcompany #valeriesokolosky #dallastx