Let's Figure It Out

Eva Addae - I'm thrilled to welcome Eva Addae back to the podcast. Eva is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Summit Prep, a tutoring company based in Summit, New Jersey. As you may recall, Eva was a guest on podcast #28 in December 2019, before the world turned upside down.

Today we come back together to talk how the pandemic is affecting standardized testing and what those tests look like going forward as of now.

If you have a child who is a junior or senior in high school, you're going to want to tune in for this episode.

Eva and I have been talking about doing this episode since March, and we bring it to you today as there are more finalized details to share. Please do remember to reach out to Eva and look at the testing sites for up to date information as you progress on your testing journey.

I encourage you to go back to episode 28 to hear more about Eva and her tutoring company's "whole person" approach - where they aim to show students love, respect, and empathy in order to cultivate their humanity as well.

Eva is a graduate from the University of Chicago. Following some time in the corporate world, she discovered her passion for teaching when she led a few local students in achieving incredible success on their SATs & ACTs.

Dissatisfied with the “one size fits all” approach to tutoring, Eva set out to create modern teaching methodologies, techniques and motivating systems that reflect the same process.

Along with her business partner, David, they developed the company’s Adaptive Learning Indexes from over 20 years of past SATs & ACTs.

A decade and hundreds of students later, she proudly boasts an average score increase of 8 points on the ACT and 220 points on the SAT.

Her personal philosophy is “only by knowing how one learns can knowledge be imbued and the joy of education discovered.”

Today we talk about standardized testing during the pandemic.

Let's Figure It Out with Eva Addae.

Email - [email protected]

Website - www.summitprep.com

Instagram - @summit_prep

Summit Prep Blog -https://summitprep.com/blog/

Jan Hines - NJ Sharing Network - Today I welcome Jan Hines to the podcast. Jan Hines is the Assistant Director of Transplant Community Relations at The Sharing Network in New Providence New Jersey. NJ Sharing Network is the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant.

I met Jan a few months ago and was amazed at the work she does at NJ Sharing Network. It is then that I learned she is the brainchild behind the 5K Celebration of Life held annually with over 15,000 participants.

Pre-pandemic Jan invited me to tour the facility and we sat down for our podcast chat. The events Jan references have changed to accommodate our world today.

This weekend, you can participate virtually in their 2020 5K Celebration of Life - where they will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the event.

Join me in my conversation with Jan and be inspired.

Let's figure it out with Jan Hines.

Website - www. NJSharingNetwork.org

Events - www.njsharingnetwork.org/events

Instagram - @NJSharingNetwork

Jen Milnes - In honor of Earth Day I'm excited to welcome Jen Milnes. Jen's practice focuses on Sustainability - as an Executive Coach she helps women have sustainable careers and she's also a Sustainability Consultant, educating people how to make healthier choices for themselves and the Earth.

Jen believes "Sustainable" is a way of life not just in protecting our environment but also in caring for and nurturing ourselves.

Jen spent over 15 years in corporate retail leading global strategic, analytical, and operational roles. While her jobs were rewarding for a long time, she felt the need to shift and make a change to impact the world in a different way. After a decade of coaching her team one-on-one and facilitating personal and team development sessions, she began the road to getting certified as an Executive Coach. This, combined with her experience living on the west coast and experiencing a more earth friendly, sustainable culture, fueled her shift to focus on sustainability.

Today we talk about what having a sustainable career and lifestyle look like. And to help forward your green efforts, we're talking about how you can easily compost and decrease your footprint.

Let's Figure it Out with Jen Milnes.

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Email - [email protected]

Website - https://www.jenmilnes.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Jen-Milnes-LLC-100878144800450

Instagram - @jen.milnes

Diana Spalding - Motherly - Today I welcome Diana Spalding to the podcast. Diana is a midwife, the Digital Education Editor at Motherly, and the author of the newly released book, hot off the presses this week, The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey.

THIS is the resource I wish I had when I was trying to get pregnant, was pregnant and after I had my babies.

According to Motherly's 2019 State of Motherhood survey, 85% of mothers believe our society does not do a good job of supporting them. Motherly asked thousands of women in their community what they needed in a pregnancy and birth book and also consulted with dozens of experts - Ob-gyns, Fertility Specialists, Pediatricians, Doulas, Lactation Consultants, and more. This collective wisdom shaped The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama.

Today I speak with Diana Spalding about how motherhood leads you to super powers you never knew you had. We dive into the power of making mistakes and creating boundaries to be a better mom. We talk about coming to motherhood with love, not fear, and of course we dive into the book.

And we check in with Diana about pregnancy during the pandemic and she offers inspirational words for pregnant women and moms to take care of their physical and mental well-being during this time.

Motherly is redefining the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey and I hope today's podcast and the book provide you with the support and strength you need whatever stage you are at - before, during or after pregnancy.

Let's Figure It Out with Diana Spalding.

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Book - The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey - https://amzn.to/2K9BfyL

Website - www.Mother.ly.com

Facebook - @motherlymedia

Instagram - @mother.ly/

Twitter - @motherlymedia

Bri Seeley - Hello and welcome to the Let's Figure It Out podcast. Before I introduce today's guest, I wanted to say that I hope this finds you and your loved ones well and I hope today's podcast brings you the support and inspiration you may need.

Today I welcome Bri Seeley, a Creative Business Growth Strategist for Entrepreneurs and the top ranked Entrepreneur Coach on Google.

We recorded our conversation in early February, prior to the pandemic, therefore during our conversation you will not hear us mention it. However, I wanted to share this podcast with you as I thought you would not only find inspiration from hearing Bri's story and how she works with entrepreneurs, but perhaps adopt a new perspective at looking at business challenges you may be confronting.

Bri is a born catalyst who helps you grow your brand, maximize your impact and increase your profits by both transforming yourself and your business.

She combines a lifetime of entrepreneurial experience with psychology, hypnotherapy and Universal Laws - plus, over a decade of coaching and counseling expertise to now help you build and grow your impactful and profitable business in alignment with your values, Zone of Genius and vision.

Bri is the author of the best-selling Permission to Leap and has been seen on The TODAY Show, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Yahoo! and more.

Join us until the end when we talk about flowing vs pushing through life, how structure and flow work together and the art of surrendering.

Let's Figure It Out with Bri Seeley.

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Website - www.briseeley.com

Instagram - @briseeley

Twitter - @briseeley

Facebook - @briseeleyofficial

5-day free course "Create a Business to Support Your Dreams" going on now - www.briseeley.com/free-entrepreneurship-course .

New podcast coming in April 9th - 4/9 - The Success Diaries (Apple Podcasts, Spotity, and Google Podcasts)

Permission to Leap - bit.ly/readlp2l.

Also mentioned on the podcast...

The Surrender Experiment - https://amzn.to/3bHuT5G

Today we talk about the new normal, Quarantine must haves, as well as struggle, pain and sadness, in hope it brings you some relief.

Kathy Taylor - Today I invite you to take time out of your new normal, pour a cup of tea and join me as I welcome back Kathy Taylor - Certified Psychic Medium. Kathy was my second guest and one of the most downloaded guests. Tune into episode 2 to get to know Kathy and how she became a psychic medium. Today we build on our first conversation and talk about how you can tap into your own psychic knowing and spirit guides. Kathy gives doable tips and if you want to dig deeper to uncover your own knowing, Kathy is offering remote classes over the next few weeks while you're home. Kathy also tells us about her work with forensics specialists to help others. She’s on the elite team at Impartial Witness.

Kathy's talent is endless. After I interviewed her we got to talking and I shared with her that a family member had recently passed. In mere seconds she tapped into them and brought in information no one could have known. Kathy is the real deal.

I hope today helps you to tap into your abilities.

Let’s figure it out with Kathy Taylor.

For more information about Kathy and her upcoming virtual programs visit her:

Instagram - @Mediumkaytay

Facebook - www.facebook.com/hellofromabove

Website - www.hellofromabove.com

Two of my go to's for busting anxiety

Instagram - @DeborahMunies

Website - DeborahMunies.com

LinkedIn - @DeborahMunies

Nicole Smith - Room to Read - Today I introduce you to the force that is Nicole Smith. She is a speaker, fundraiser and podcaster rooted in the value of volunteerism. She helps people connect with purpose, to live a meaningful more fulfilling life through connecting with others and cultivating compassion.

Nicole is the Volunteer Chapter Leader for the New Jersey Room-To-Read chapter. Nicole loves to connect people to causes they care about. She believes giving back feels good, it improves your health, happiness and well being and it infuses you with energy. As you will hear, Nicole is the poster child for volunteerism fueling her energy.

Nicole is on a mission to educate girls internationally and I can't wait for you to hear the stories about what happens when you teach a girl to read.

Nicole has been a volunteer in some capacity most of her life, a value instilled in her by her parents and a value she shares with her children and anyone who will listen.

I'm excited to bring you Nicole because I believe people at their heart want to help others and in our sensitive environment now, I think it's important to help each other.

Nicole walks us through how she got started volunteering with Room to Read. And she tells us the compelling story of what role literacy has played in her life.

Of course we touch on self care and how Nicole balances philanthropy and being a mom to 5 kids.

Listen until the end and I'll tell you more about how you can support Room to Read and a special event happening this fall with Nicole, my previous guest Kara Richardson Whitely, and myself and how you can get involved.

Let's Figure It Out with Nicole Smith.

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Many thanks to Nicole and I hope you're inspired to lend your super powers to the right charity for you.

Mark your calendar for October 9th when Nicole will be hosting the second annual New Jersey Room To Read International Day of the Girl Fundraiser. Kara Richardson Whitely, my previous guest, and I will be there and we hope to see you. Check out the Room To Read website and stay tuned for details and how you can attend.

Room to Read New Jersey - https://www.roomtoread.org/chapters/new-jersey/

Girl Rising Movie - https://girlrising.org/the-film

Happy to Help Podcast

Leaving Microsoft to Save the World

Facebook. - Room to Read: New Jersey Chapter

Intagram - @roomtoreadnj

Twitter - @roomtoreadNJ

Unstuck - Today I share with you my number one go to for getting Unstuck.