Elevator Talk With Michelle

Elevator Talk With Michelle

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  • How To Turn Your Passion Into Profit
    Chasing passions and following dreams is becoming the norm as people begin to move away from the traditional nine to five, towards the goal of doing what they love. You can do this by:
    1). Write about your interests. One of the simplest ways to go from doing something you love to profiting from it, is to write about it. Here are a few different ways to write about your interests, and make money:
    * Start a blog. Start a blog around the topic(s) you are knowledgeable and excited about. Just know that making a profit is usually something that beginning bloggers must wait for, until they get their website traffic numbers up.
    * Write a book. Think about creating an eBook or a physical book. You can self-publish and sell it through your website, social media, and Amazon. For professional looking covers, you can use Upwork to easily hire someone do it for you; or you can do it yourself, by using Canva.
    * Do freelance writing. If you aren’t interested in starting your own website or writing a book, you can always write for other people. Pitch newspapers, magazines, or other blogs on the topic(s) you’re an expert in. When you write stories or informative pieces on a topic you’re interested in, it won’t feel like work at all. It’s easier than you think to find online writing jobs and beginner freelance writing work, and the pay can be quite good depending on the publisher.
    2. Become a speaker. There are tons of different events that happen every year around the world, on a wide variety of topics. Many of these events are looking for either established speakers in the industry, or people who are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about their topic but haven’t got their foot in the door just yet. Keep in mind, some of your initial speaking events might be unpaid or at a lower rate because of your lack of experience. The more you go to these events, the more recognized and accomplished you’ll become, which in turn leads to you being able to make more money. Over time, you may start to get invited to more significant events, which will not only pay more, but help grow your audience and brand your presence.
    3. Create a product. The good thing about it is, you can create both a physical product and an online product as well.
    * Digital Products. This is perfect, since so much of the world is online anyway. You can create PDFs, booklets, printables, video tutorials, cheat sheets, audio files, etc.
    * Physical Products. This could be done with drop shipping if you want to make items like t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, cups, or framed art.
    * Creating Tech Products. You could create an app, plug-in, video game, or some other sort of downloadable product that you can sell. Anything that fills a gap in the market and could help other people in the industry.
    4. Create a community. Community building is another excellent way to profit from your passion, no matter what your interest is.
    5. Become a coach or consultant. If you’re wondering how to monetize your passion and love being a leader and helping others, consider becoming a coach or consultant on the subject you love.
    6. Start making YouTube videos. On YouTube, any hobby and interest can be turned into profit, with income earned through ads and sponsors. Travel fanatics can make travel vlogs. Chefs can start a cooking show. Those who love the great outdoors can create vlogs dealing with survival, fishing, camping, and more. Your personality and enthusiasm shining through the video will make people subscribe!
    7. Create a course. Courses today can be either online or in-person.
    8. Network. Networking can be a great way to profit from your interests. This is even more true if you aren’t necessarily sure just how you will make money from your passions yet.
    9. Host an event. Events can be a great way to make money and raise awareness for your passion or business. It can also be a perfect way to connect with other people with similar interests.
    29 min
  • Keys To Unlocking The Power Of Your Vision
    For the time that is ours to share, I want to talk about: The Keys To Unlocking The Power of Your Vision.
    “And the Lord answered me and said write the vision and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that reads it.” Habakkuk 2:2
    Habakkuk 2:2 is a major verse in the Bible, when it comes to writing your vision. It’s sad to know that many people know this scripture by heart and still they haven’t taken the time to write out their vision and begin to implement what they write down. As you take time to read and study Habakkuk 2:1-4, here are some keys that will help you unlock the power of God’s vision for your life.
    1). Vision is revealed to you, by listening. To unlock the power of your vision, you must get alone with God to listen for His directions. Your time alone with Him must be uninterrupted. So, make sure you put away your mobile devices, turn off the TV, get off social media, and tell everyone you know what you are doing, so they won’t interrupt you.
    2). Your vision must be written down. After you have spent time seeking God, write down (in explicit details) what He’s telling you. Write it in the present tense, as though it has already happened. Writing your vision down, allows you to know the direct path you need to take to get to your desired destination. It also gives you the inspiration and motivation you need to get through life’s toughest challenges.
    3). Your vision must be made as plain as possible. You need to write your vision in plain, simple to understand language. Creating a vision that is clear and simple to understand, means you won’t have to deal with any confusion, which can and will get in the way of your progress. Also know this, when your vision is plain, it will keep you energized and create excitement not only in you but also everyone that is connected to you. They will want to eagerly start writing down and implementing their goals as well.
    4). Your vision should be posted where you can see it daily. Your posted vision statement is your constant reminder of what is possible in your life, if you follow the directions, you wrote down.
    5). Your vision helps you overcome the obstacles, that will come your way. Your vision from God doesn’t mean you won’t have some tough times. It will, however, give you the strength and courage to keep pushing forward and never give up.
    6). Your vision will manifest itself in God’s time. When it comes to your vision, you must have patience; you can’t rush the progress you are looking for. Please do not rush your vision. Always remember your visions will manifest when God determines the time is right.
    7). Your vision must be lived by faith. The more you focus your attention on your vision, the more your faith will grow. Taking slow and steady steps, as you go along on your vision journey will open doors for many opportunities to happen.
    Take Away: If you implement these seven keys, your vision will powerfully impact in your life, your family, and everyone who is connected to you.
    20 min
  • Learning To Forgive: 7 Steps Of Forgiveness
    To forgive and forget is what we all learned grown up. However, it’s not quite that easy to do, especially when you are dealing with a lot of pain and suffering. Now to forgive is to heal and sometimes holding on to something is so much more painful than letting it go.
    There are four stages of forgiveness:
    Stage 1- Hurt: Initially you feel hurt and betrayed, and you might even feel some hatred toward the person that hurt you and/or wronged you. If you don’t want this stage to linger, you are going to have to tell that person or those people how you are feeling.
    Stage 2- Hate: While hatred isn’t a good thing, it is a natural part of life, that we all experience from time to time. Holding onto this hatred, will only affect us and not the person that hurt us. So, letting it go, will keep it from controlling your life and how you move. Even the Bible tells us to hate the sin and not the sinner.
    Stage 3- Hook: In this stage, you are hooked to the power you think you have over the other person. You begin to feel that by not forgiving you are becoming even more powerful because you are drowning the other person in guilt. It’s the same as sadistic pleasure.
    Stage 4- Healing: This is the last stage of forgiveness. You must keep moving on from one stage to the next, so you can heal. You and the person that hurt you both need to heal, and forgiveness is all the medicine you need.
    You may be asking yourself; how can I get to the healing stage? Well, here is how you can do that:
    Step 1. Acknowledge your pain. Don’t just overlook the fact that you are hurting. Acknowledge the pain and hurt that you feel in your heart. Be clear of what is hurting you, is it the action or the person? The first step to forgiveness is to get in touch with your feelings.
    Step 2. Think before you make any decisions. Think about what caused you pain? Is it worth the effort? Before you decide not to forgive the other person, make sure you have considered all possibilities.
    Step 3. Accept the past. You will have to; in fact, you should be ready to accept what happened in the past. Since you can’t change the past, why hold onto the grudges you have been carrying around? This is one of the most important steps to forgive someone who has caused you pain.
    Step 4. Make a decision. You have been contemplating what you need to do, so now it’s time to decide if you really want to forgive or not.
    Step 5. Make amends. After you have decided that you want to forgive, you will need to decide if you want to repair the relationship or just move on. Sometimes forgiveness doesn’t always mean reunion.
    Step 6. Learn from forgiving. Always remember that forgiveness is always about you and not the person that hurt you.
    Step 7. Truly and honestly forgive. This is the last step of forgiveness; this is where you finally forgive and heal yourself. You don’t have to tell anybody.
    Go out there and be great, because great is calling you and great is calling me! Be blessed and have an amazing day on purpose.
    27 min
  • 35 Best Places To Spend Christmas This Year
    There is an old say that says: "there’s no place like home for the holidays." But what if you could spend Christmas at a beautiful, snow-filled resort instead? From popular winter family vacation spots to charming towns that will make you feel like you've been transported to the movie set of a Hallmark Christmas movie, there's nothing more magical than traveling somewhere new during the most wonderful time of the year.
    Or maybe you're looking for a romantic vacation spot for couples (cozying up in a cabin), or a fun, family-friendly destination that the kids will love. Or maybe you want to skip the cold weather altogether this season and relax on a sunny beach at a coastal town instead.
    Whatever new holiday tradition you decide to try this year, there are plenty of places to visit that will pull out all the stops for Christmas. Things such as sleigh rides, over-the-top Christmas decorations, picturesque holiday markets and more. So, pack your suitcases, and your holiday spirit, and get ready for a festive, fun-filled Christmas vacation this year.
    1). Woodstock, Vermon
    2). Solvang, California
    3). New York City, New York
    4). Vail, Colorado
    5). Seneca Falls, New York
    6). Stockbridge, Massachusetts
    7). North Pole, Alaska
    8). Hershey, Pennsylvania
    9). Oahu, Hawaii
    10). McAdenville, North Carolina
    11). Aspen, Colorado
    12). New Orleans, Louisiana
    13). Taos, New Mexico
    14). Branson, Missouri
    15). Charleston, South Carolina
    16). Chicago, Illinois
    17). Leavenworth, Washington
    18). Cleveland, Ohio
    19). Andalusia, Alabama
    20). Santa Claus, Indiana
    21). Nantucket, Massachusetts
    22). Newport Beach, California
    23). Jackson Hole, Wyoming
    24). Orlando, Florida
    25). Bernville, Pennsylvania
    26). Alexandria, Virginia
    27). Kennebunkport, Maine
    28). Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
    29). Stowe, Vermont
    30). Austin, Texas
    31). Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    32). St. Augustine, Florida
    33). Park City, Utah
    34). Las Vegas, Nevada
    35). Nashville, Tennessee
    Go out there and be great, because great is calling you and great is calling me.
    21 min
  • Six Tips For A Happy Holiday Season

    It’s so easy to lose our way in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, which is why it’s important to notice the small (but) sacred moments of opportunity to connect and reflect.


    1. Express gratitude for who and what you have.


    2. Be grateful for what you don’t have.


    3. Lead with curiosity, not condemnation.


    4. Tap into your flow state.


    5. Don’t maximize, “sacrifice”.


    6. Prioritize positivity, whatever that means to you.


    Go out there and be great, because great is calling you and great is calling me.

    17 min
  • How To Enjoy Christmas In July!
    Here are 8 things you can do this summer and enjoy with your family and friends this “Christmas In July Season”:
    1). No snow? No problem! Since the weather is way too hot for snow right now, you may want to try something cooler, like water balloons and wave surfing at the beach.
    2). Throw a beach themed party with your family and friends. That’s right, have everyone dress up in Christmas print shorts and tank tops and have a tone of beach fun. Don’t forget to provide some good, beach food to go along with your fun.
    3). Give out beach themed stocking stuffers. You could give everyone on your list some sunscreen, a beach towel, a water float, tickets to a free summer event, a beach ball, flip flops, (feel free to add anything else that’s small and inexpensive) and put them all in a mini cooler.
    4). Have a Christmas in July bake off. Everyone would be challenged with baking cookies and then decorating them with beautiful Christmas colors and decorations.
    5). Have a Christmas decoration party. This is the perfect time of the year, to pick up some plain ornaments from Michaels or any Christmas store and decorate them. You can use as much or as little paint and decorations as you like. All while enjoying good food, family, and friends.
    6). Think about renting out your local ice-skating rink. You and your guests could dress up in Christmas attire and skate to traditional Christmas music.
    7). Have an ugly t-shirt contest. This is when you put a different spin on things and have an “ugly t-shirt party”. Everybody shows up in a t-shirt that’s a mess coming and going, but that keeps with the Christmas theme.
    8). Create a chill and stay at home event. This is where you and your family or a few great friends, sit in the house under the AC turned all the way up. Then you cuddle under some blankets and sip on some hot chocolate, hot tea, hot coffee and/or hot apple cider. You may want to do a movie marathon with such greats as Home Alone, The Santa Clause, National Lampoon’s Vacation, just to name a few.
    Merry Christmas in July, everyone! Go out there and be great, because great is calling you and great is calling me.
    16 min
  • How To Make It Christmas In July
    During the Summer months, I doubt many people are thinking about Christmas. Well, I love Christmas and I love thinking about it as often as possible. In fact, I love watching Christmas movies all year long (don’t judge me). You may not have thought about it, but Christmas is five months away and it will creep up on you, like a pair of tight knickers if you aren’t careful! We all procrastinate in some area of our lives, from time to time. The reason we do it is:
    1). We feel overwhelmed at times. The holiday expectations that we place on ourselves and those that come from our family members, can be so much that we feel like we are going to fail. So instead of failing, we decide not to do anything at all, or we wait until the absolute last minute to get things done.
    2). We overestimate the amount of time we have to get things done. Right now, Christmas seems like a long time away, and it really isn’t.
    3). We think everything must be perfect. Did you know that perfectionism, is the root of procrastination? Guess what, it doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be enjoyable by you, and your family.
    4). We tell ourselves we work better under pressure. Honestly, there are some people that really do work better under pressure. If on the other hand, you are not willing to go into debt to measure up to someone else’s expectations, I would suggest you get started NOW. How you ask? Well, you can try some of these great ideas:
    1). Start saving now. You can start saving $25 or $50 a week for your Christmas shopping. Of course, knowing what your budget is for each person on your list, will make things a whole lot better. You can use a cash envelope system, create a holiday savings account, or transfer money into your savings account.
    2). Book your travel NOW. Now is the time to secure your flight and hotel arrangements.
    3). Schedule your family photo. Now is the time to do a family photo for your Christmas cards, your scrapbook, holiday journal or to frame for your coffee table. You could also put your family picture on mugs, calendars, and other things to giveaway. Here are some great places to get your holiday prints done: Costco, Sam’s Club, Snapfish, and Vista Print (my favorite); just to name a few.
    4). Create a family cookbook. Depending on how big your family is, you can have a nice size book of recipes. Here is software you can use to create your cookbook:
    - Cookbook People- This site offers cookbook software you can buy and then print yourself.
    - CreateMyCookbook- This site offers a high-tech way to create a family cookbook.
    - Microsoft- Go to Office.Microsoft.com, search under “templates” and then type in “cookbook.”
    5). Schedule your December things to do NOW. Get out your December calendar and make a note of your plans for the holiday season. You may need to make some changes, as you get closer to the holiday season and that’s fine.
    6). Start making your holiday crafts now. You’ll never have more spare time than you have now, during these lazy days of summer. Take advantage of this down time by learning a new craft or polish up on those you know but could use some fresh inspiration on. A great place to find inspiration is YouTube!
    7). Favorite things basket. Chances are you’re familiar with Oprah’s show that showcased her favorite things. You’ll come up with all kinds of ideas once you start thinking about it. The key is to stock up on all the items you plan to use now, while the supplies are plentiful.
    8). Put together your memories. Put together an album of the memories you have. If you are into junk journals or traveler’s notebooks, this is a great idea as well. You may also want to interview older relatives and make a CD, DVD or even a written transcript of the interview for each member of the family. Ask about their childhood and young adult memories, family history, and their perspective on historical events that occurred during their lifetime.
    30 min
  • 5 Permissions You Must Give Yourself To Live Your Best Life.
    1). Give Yourself Permission To Succeed. You are capable of accomplishing great things, but first you must allow yourself to be successful.
    2). Give Yourself Permission To Fail. A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. – George Bernard Shaw
    3). Give Yourself Permission To Be Yourself. To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
    4). Give Yourself Permission To Be Happy. You deserve to be happy! you don't need to wait for the next paycheck, vacation, or soul mate to be happy. So often, we spend our lives thinking about the time in our future when we will be happy.
    5). Give Yourself Permission To Feel Crappy Sometimes. The acceptance of one's negative experience is in itself a positive experience. – Mark Manson 
    Please be sure to subscribe and support my Podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated, and you do so for as little as $.99 per month. Go out there and be great, because great is calling you and great is calling me.
    21 min
  • The Five Love Languages (Plus 7 New Ones)

    Hi and welcome back to Elevator Talk With Michelle Podcast! Today I am going to be talking about the Five Love Languages, plus the seven new ones that have been added to the list.


    1). Words of Affirmation: This love language is the only one that solely centers around verbal communication; it describes primarily showing affection through words, expressing love, respect, and admiration for a partner. You are going to have to really mean what you say for it to have a meaningful impact.

    2). Acts of Service: The acts of service love language is the same as “actions speak louder than words”. Those who show their love in this manner absolutely love going above and beyond to help their partner.

    3). Giving and Receiving Gifts: People who speak this love language gain great satisfaction from choosing, buying, and presenting their partner with a meaningful gift.

    4). Quality Time: Quality-timers understand that simply being in the same place as your partner does not equate to spending actual quality time with them. The time spent together needs to be significant, meaningful, and intentional in some way.

    5). Physical Touch: It refers to the physical expression of intimacy in a relationship, showing a partner that you are close to them in both the mind and body. Holding hands, hugs and sex are all forms of physical touch, but the potential to display your affection through this language is virtually limitless.


    What are seven new love languages?


    1). Activity: People who focus on the Activity love language feel special and valued when their partner takes an interest in their hobbies and activities and makes an effort to enjoy hobbies and interests together.

    2). Appreciation: People who focus on the Appreciation love language feel loved when their partner gives them compliments, praise, and thanks. They appreciate hearing explicitly what their partner likes and admires about them.

    3). Emotional: Those who focus on the Emotional love language feel loved when their partner is able to connect with them and support them through difficult and scary emotions. Being present for the highs and lows is very important to those with the Emotional love language.

    4). Financial: People with the Financial love language feel loved when their partner is generous with resources and sees value in spending money to bring their partner pleasure and joy. This love language may be expressed through gifts, or just making space in the family budget for your partner’s enjoyment.

    5). Intellectual: People with the Intellectual love language like to connect through the mind. They feel loved when their partner values their intelligence, respects their opinion, and takes part in thoughtful discussion of important issues.

    6). Physical: People with the Physical love language feel loved when they receive physical affection hugs, holding hands, and snuggles. They want their partners to show they’re attracted to them and initiate loving touch.

    7). Practical: People with the Practical love language feel loved when their partners chip in with everyday duties and responsibilities. They feel cared for when their loved ones do chores and offer help.


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    Coach Michelle








    29 min
  • 12 Ways To Feel Better In 2023: One Month At A Time

    Instead of crumbling under the pressure of one major New Year’s resolution to exercise more or eat healthier, try reflecting on smaller goals that can help you feel better throughout the year. An efficient way to do this, says Denise Williams, owner of Well-Play Counseling & Wellbeing Center, is to mark your goals on your calendar month by month. She says: “You’re more likely to follow through if it’s already on your calendar than if you have to put it in your calendar after you’ve already gotten busy.” If you want to improve your mind, body and spirit in 2023, the ideas that I am going to share with you, will help you do that. This guide is meant to serve as inspiration, for you to choose that works best for you. You may even come up with your own list. 


    January: Redefine what success means to you, then visualize it. 


    February: Romanticize your daily life, even the small moments.


    March: Prioritize getting your rest.


    April: Declutter your space.


    May: Take your workout outside.


    June: Take that solo trip you’ve been dreaming about.


    July: Create a new friendship.


    August: Pick up an old hobby or pick up a new one.


    September: Upgrade your routines.


    October: Implement a gratitude practice.


    November: Do something nice for someone else.


    December: Avoid feeling financially and physically drained.


    Please be sure to subscribe and support my Podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated, and you do so for as little as $.99 per month. Go out there and be great, because great is calling you and great is calling me.



    33 min

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