In part one of this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry reflect on the new year, discussing their thoughts and hopes for 2025. They explore Mel Robbins' seven questions designed to help individuals assess their past year and set intentions for the future. The conversation delves into personal highlights, hardships, and valuable lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of relationships and personal growth. 

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk about the importance of taking care of your health and share tips on maintaining good health, including drinking water, exercising, getting enough sleep, and using supplements. They emphasize the need to be proactive about one's health by consulting functional medicine doctors and getting regular check-ups. They also mention the benefits of genetic testing, peptides therapy, stem cell treatments, infrared lighting therapy, walking regularly, and following experts in the field for more information on living a healthy lifestyle. They encourage listeners to take charge of their own health journey and seek out resources that can help them improve their well-being.

This week, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss the integration of AI into their workflows, emphasizing its role as a strategic partner rather than just an assistant. They share insights from a recent leadership session with John Maxwell, focusing on the importance of year-end reviews and personal growth planning. The conversation highlights the need to eliminate distractions, the significance of consuming the right content, and the establishment of a personal advisory council to guide decision-making and accountability.

This week, Linda McKissack shares with Dana Gentry insights she got from Kendra Hall about storytelling for your business. They delve into the techniques learned from Kendra Hall, emphasizing the importance of structure in storytelling and the various types of stories that can be utilized in presentations. The discussion also touches on personal connections, future speaking engagements, and the significance of deadlines in achieving goals.

In this episode, hosts Linda McKissick and Dana Gentry welcome 11-year-old Sloane Gregory, who shares her unique journey into the world of pickling. Sloane discusses her entrepreneurial spirit in making and selling pickles, and the joy she finds in creating something that others enjoy. The conversation flows through Sloane's experiences, the art and science of pickling, and her aspirations for the future, all while highlighting the importance of creativity and family support in her endeavors. Linda and Dana both share advice with Sloane for furthering her pickle business.

This week, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss the importance of setting impossible goals for the upcoming year. They explore the benefits of these goals, including creating urgency, fostering honesty in personal and business life, and the impact on relationships and team dynamics. The discussion emphasizes the need for commitment and the inspiration that comes from pursuing ambitious objectives. They also highlight the power of sharing goals with others to foster support and collaboration.

This week, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry share some of their favorite things they've discovered this year!  Check out links to everything they talked about:

Soda Lids

Night Scrunchie

Sleep Mask - Dream Recovery 

Red Night Lights

Blue Blocker Glasses

Mouth Tape - SomniFix - SomniFix Mouth Tape

AION Walking Vest 

The Food Nanny

Tooth Powder

Tooth Paste Pills 

Tabs for Pens on Notebook

The Magnetic Maxx

Belkin MagSafe for Car  

Bose Sunglasses Earphones 

Dana PJs  

U Beauty 

BeautyRest Black Mattress 

Joel OSteen Podcast  

Don Yager’s Corporate Competitors  

Zach Top

Chosen Series 

The Diplomat  

The Lincoln Lawyer  

This week, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry advise Kimberly Myers, a successful real estate agent from Murray, Kentucky, on how to expand her business. Kimberly shares her journey into real estate, her innovative client engagement strategies through events, and her approach to setting and achieving ambitious goals. They discuss the journey of transitioning from being a solo real estate agent to building a successful team. They emphasize the importance of mindset, particularly the shift from a scarcity mentality to one of abundance and stewardship, as well as setting impossible goals for greater success.

In this episode, Linda McKissick and Dana Gentry talk with Amy Stockberger, a successful real estate agent from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, about her journey in real estate, her innovative strategies for client support, and how she has built a lifetime relationship with her clients. Amy shares insights on monetizing vendor relationships, maintaining profitability, and the future of the real estate industry. She emphasizes the importance of serving clients authentically and the potential for agents to thrive by focusing on long-term relationships rather than just transactions.

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry explore the impact of Martha Stewart as a pioneering influencer, discussing her resilience and high standards in business. They delve into insights from recent real estate events, emphasizing the importance of home ownership and the evolving rental market. The duo also highlights the necessity of building comprehensive consumer experiences in real estate, the significance of leadership and personal growth, and the role of goals and accountability in achieving success. They reflect on the meaning of life and the power of silence in fostering creativity and problem-solving, while preparing for future business planning.