Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Keagan Henson. Keagan is a seasoned and passionate creator, entrepreneur living by the motto BEE a LIGHT, former insurance agency owner, and hands-on leader specializing in being a bright example of resiliency, quality, energy, and value; dedicated to integrity and commitment; steadfast believer in the insurance agent model and serving the underserved market to give them the opportunity to win!

Key Takeaways:

-Don’t let others tell you what to experience. Choose your experiences.

- Sometimes you have to give up good things to find the great things.

- Ask questions to help you choose the right path to take in life.

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/11/27/episode-35-finding-your-dreams-with-keagan-henson/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Andrew Sartain. Andrew Sartain is the founder of Earth Rebirth, a nonprofit organization educating and empowering people to take food, energy, and water into their own hands. He is also the Chief Operating Officer of From Seed to Spoon, one of the fastest-growing garden management apps available.

Key Takeaways:

- Find an issue you care about and work to find a solution to it.

- You can turn your dream into a career. Be patient with those around you and focus on narrowing down how you can make a living with the impact you are making.

- There is never a better time to start making your passion a living. Start now!

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/11/20/episode-34-sustainable-dreams-with-andrew-sartain/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Laura Aufleger. Although she is currently the President of OnCue, Laura Griffith Aufleger started by working at one of the stores at age 15. Laura received the Top Women in Convenience Award, was named 40 under 40 Leaders to Watch by Convenience Stores Decisions and was named a 2020 Achiever’s Under 40 by the Journal Record.

Key Takeaways:

- Don’t dismiss regular life tasks. Take the opportunity in front of you to learn new skill sets!

- You can still be generous in the business world.

- You can make a difference no matter your career.

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/11/13/episode-33-finding-opportunities-in-the-little-things-with-laura-aufleger/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Armand McCoy. Armand currently serves as President of Trifecta Communications, an award-winning imagination company with offices in Oklahoma City. Passionate about travel off the beaten path and the person-to-person cultural exchange of ideas, Armand has served on previous U.S. Department of State delegations to the countries of Bangladesh, Turkey, India and Nepal in recent years.

Key Takeaways:

- Life is a masterpiece.

- You don’t have to choose between success and helping others.

- Take opportunities that are presented to you. They may be uncomfortable, but they help you grow in the long run.

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/11/06/episode-32-impacting-others-in-the-world-of-business-with-armand-mccoy/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with April Heiple. April Heiple is the Executive Director of Food and Shelter, Norman, Oklahoma’s soup kitchen and homeless services center. Throughout her 19 years in human services, April has developed a great passion for helping people overcome struggles related to poverty and victimization.

Key Takeaways:

- If you feel stuck, invest in a channel that will help you get out of your current situation.

- Believe in yourself! You are capable of moving forward.

- Building hope in others is the biggest way to make a difference in the lives of others.

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/10/30/episode-31-ending-hunger-and-homelessness-with-april-heiple/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Emily Schuermann. While she began her professional career as an engineer, in 2010, Emily participated in the 44th Pillsbury Bake-Off and that confirmed her passion and spring-boarded her into a deep love of creating and testing my very own food ideas. Emily now runs Food for a Year, where she shares recipes, gives cooking tips, and holds classes.

Key Takeaways:

- It can take a while to find the path toward your dreams, but stay the course and be mindful of opportunities.

- Check your heart and evaluate your feelings toward what it is you’re doing.

- Look for open doors and new opportunities and be ready to take action!

For more visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/10/23/episode-30-food-for-every-season-with-emily-schuermann/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Abhijit Jejurikar. Abhijit is a musician and the founder & Curator of DHARAVI RELOADED, which is India’s most-loved junk percussion band, consisting of kids from the slums of Dharavi. This unique band creates music from waste material found in the slums of Dharavi, such as drum barrels, coffee shakers, paint cans, plastic boxes and a lot more, bringing to the for the concept of Recycle, Reuse & Respect.

Key Takeaways:

- Being confident in the ability of others helps build trust and relationships.

- Be resourceful and find ways to implement the idea of reuse, recycle, and respect.

- Don’t let success get to your head, but be fearless in the pursuit of your goals!

For more, visit our shownotes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/10/16/episode-29-from-the-streets-to-becoming-rockstars-with-abhijit-jejurikar/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with David Skidmore, the Creative Director of SALTT, as well as a storyteller, vision shaper, and relationship builder. He lives to inspire people and organizations and help them experience transformation. He just released his first book and coinciding album, Unstuck.

Key Takeaways:

- Everyone has potential inside of them.

- Commit to a process that can help you turn potential into purpose.

- There is time. Even small steps can help you reach your dreams. Take small steps each day towards your goals.

For more visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/10/09/episode-28-getting-unstuck-with-david-skidmore/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Leslie Stevens. Born and raised in California, @wellbeing_dietitian set down her roots in Oklahoma after completing college and graduate school at OSU. Along the way she became a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. Through her own transformation she learned how the impact of taking care of your health and wellbeing can truly be the catalyst to achieving things far beyond just your health. To help others transform their lives through their nutrition and lifestyles she founded her own company, Leslie Stevens Consulting. Leslie strongly believes this world needs more happy, healthy, and confident people and she committed to helping people bring out that version of themselves.

Key Takeaways:

Being strong in who you are is so important

Nutrition can help you become happy, healthy, and confident.

Feeding your body in a nutritious way will help you put more energy into your passions.

For more visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2020/09/16/episode-40-you-get-out-what-you-put-in/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Baruc Lara. Baruc is a Senior at The University of Oklahoma, he is studying philosophy and a minor in international studies. Baruc is a young social entrepreneur as he is the Executive Director and Founder of The Gap Between Foundation. The Gap Between Foundation is a leadership non-profit that gives life educational equity in underrepresented and low income high schools in the state of Oklahoma. He is excited to publish his first book "The Incredible True Story" this October. A fun fact about Baruc is that he is a Forbes Under 30 Scholar.

Key Takeaways:

Growing up in a big family

Traveling for cause, not leisure

Discovering purpose

Visiting the site of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp

Love one another, serve one another.

Creating opportunties for yourself and others

Give everyone a shot.

Write it down and go do it.

It’s all about taking the first step.

Failure is a power.

People shouldn’t be afraid of failing, but afraid of not trying.

You are a leader of today for tomorrow may be too late.

Spend time reflecting over your experiences to find your passion and calling.

Listen to your parents and find mentors.

Live your life to the fullest, not for yourself but for others, and you will not have regrets.

Watch out for each other’s backs.