If you are most familiar with hanging in the background to do your thing, work your magic, and contribute your part to the greater good -- Carlos Johnson's story will offer a bit of motivation and confirmation to step in when colleagues, partners, and those you serve alongside are deflecting, running, resisting the "pain of change" during a necessary growth period. Carlos shares the moment he knew to move forward, why he emphasizes the psychology and practice of engagement for lasting personal and cultural change, and resources (including his new book -- PowerEngage) for your treasure chest.

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💫 Continue to Live Better. Learn Daily. Lead Boldly.

🔗 Connect with Carlos Johnson:

Website: https://imageofsuccess.com

Youtube : Coach Carlos The Trainer Image of Success 

It takes a lot for both men and women to "trust themselves to love again" -- after divorce, with children, and in making a decision to be laser focused on their career. Terrell and Richarne found each other on a dating app and proceeded with caution as they leaned into their new kind of bond, commitment, and a love like no other.

Episode Highlights:

1. Each one's take on / purpose for joining the app 

2. Boundaries; decision to clear the table; being honest; allowing each other to "show their real selves"

3. Knowing and supporting each other's love languages [prepare to hear a few tunes]

4. Prioritizing mental health and physical well-being [Richarne is a professional licensed therapist/counselor; Terrell is showing us what he is working with too]

5. How they keep things fun (with each other and family)

6. Quieting the noise -- to do life their way

7. Honoring their co-parenting relationships --  no matter the noise, chatter, and naysayers

🔗 Connect with Terrell and Richarne: 

Terrell: https://www.instagram.com/the_tshirt_king/

Richarne: https://www.instagram.com/drshawnthelpc/

Have you ever considered bypassing a great opportunity because of the team dynamics or leadership? What about pivoting as you determine the best work-life balance in every season? Linda Griffin shares how she navigated these scenarios to both lead boldly and live better -- from high school to career to entrepreneurship.

Episode Highlights:

1. Setting daily intentions and routines, while giving yourself grace to adjust when needed

2. What Linda's mentor shared that shifted her perspective toward focusing on Greater Opportunities in every situation

3. Self-awareness, passion, commitment, and impact in this season of life. 

4. Transitioning from a Career in STEM / Tech / Leadership to Entrepreneurship

5. How research and support to get "heads in beds" for the Bed and Breakfast / hospitality industry led to speaking at conferences, for professional associations, and a self-publishing business for thought-leaders

6. Our LinkedIn meeting, math and science backgrounds, love of mysteries, travel, and so much more

🔗 Connect with Linda Griffin: 

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lindagriffin

Instagram: @90dayauthor

Twitter: twiter.com/lindagriffin

Website: https://www.expertauthor411.com/work-with-linda/

They met at a cabaret 32 years ago but grew exponentially during a devastating COVID experience. Ed and Deana Williams share their journey to love and lessons learned about self, marriage, and what matters most in any type of relationship.

Episode Highlights:

1. Her response and his challenge around their first dance.

2. 100/100 rule  

3. Gender-roles; family roles 

4. Keeping God at the center of love + marriage 

5. "Checklist" mentality

6. Considerations for more meaningful relationships when dating for/toward marriage

7. What they learned to embrace and dismiss about each other

Connect with Ed and Deana Williams:

Instagram: @WilliamsDeana | Affirmation Diva Collection 

Story 47/100: Jeannette Roberes shares how she is using her intersecting identities as a black woman, mother and professional to affect change (in work, business, and her community) that helps others live better.  

Have you considered how your identity affects change in your family and different seasons of life? 

Have you ever wondered if your seemingly natural talents are inherited -- a part of your DNA?   

Episode Highlights: 

1) Reflection, Mindsets, Manifesting, and Productivity

2) The impact of Epigentics and DNA

3) Allyship and Advocating: speech therapy, dyslexia, tech, autism at work

4) Simple ways we can make digital tools usable for all; accessibility

🔗 Connect with Jeannette Roberes on Linkedin

Website: https://www.bearlyarticulating.com/

Story 46/100: Shawn Lee (Founder, Humanitarian, Photographer, Visual Storyteller) shares how one person’s investment in his early photography career led to his journey and joy of investing in others with each "Rock That! Money" self-affirmation and declaration he speaks.

Shawn is on a mission to make society better by building out personal and professional community spaces of belonging, empowerment, and even considering how he can influence policies.

Episode Highlights:  

1. How the "Rock That!" declaration and affirmation (to self and others) came to be

2. What the 2022 Humanitarian of the Year Recipient Award really means

3. Reminders to be humble, act with grace and mercy, make the world better than you found it

4. Why we should all -- Keep going through the roadblocks. Leave it all on the stage!!!

🔗 Connect with Shawn Lee

Shawn Lee Studio Photography: https://www.shawnleestudios.com

The Rock That Photography Conference and Trade Show: https://www.rockthatconference.com

@ShawnLeeStudios on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter