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Eliminating barriers for individuals with disabilities isn’t a solo proposition. It requires all of us to be engaged in the process to achieve tangible results.

Tracee Lydia Garner is an international best-selling author of 14 books, speaker, writing coach, and dynamic course–creator. She writes fiction and nonfiction depicting African-Americans triumphing over adversity and meeting success whether that be in love, or life pursuits. Tracee loves public speaking, teaching workshops, and talking about the craft of writing at every opportunity. She is the creator of Garner Solutions, LLC coaching new and aspiring writers through finishing the book and publishing process, as well as helping people with disabilities reach their independent living goals. She joined me this week to tell me more.

For more information: https://traceegarner.com/

Instagram: @teegarner

Twitter: @teegarner

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Finality the fact or impression of being an irreversible ending. This could certainly qualify for the impressions surrounding Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers these days. Two of the most consequential figures in all of sports. Because after all even the best to ever do it have a shelf life.

“I don't know. I'll know when the time is right. Like I've always said, I'm very blessed to play as long as I have. As things have gone on in the later parts of my career ... there's a lot of interest in when I'm going to stop playing. I understand that. When I know, I'll know. When I don't know, I don't know. I'm not going to race to some conclusion about that." "Sometimes it takes some time to really evaluate how you feel and what you want to do. I think when the time's right I'll be ready to make a decision one way or another, just like I said last week," Brady said

Meanwhile, in Green Bay Rodgers is still in the deliberation phase. Carefully considering his next move and whether he wants to sever ties with the only franchise he’s ever known.

“I’m gonna take some time and have conversations with the folks around here, and then take some time away and make a decision—obviously before free agency.”

Therefore, the obvious question is what comes next for these legendary signal callers?

Chris Bumbaca is a sports reporter for USATODAY, he joined me this week to provide some prospective on the matter. As well as some other NFL headlines.

For more information: https://www.usatoday.com/staff/2648177001/chris-bumbaca/

Twitter: @BOOMbaca

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If you ask Lori Dunn what her love language is she’ll tell you: 

“I love talking energy, revenue, and career growth.

 For me, energy brings economic impact, environmental protection, and social equity together.  It's a real dream to build revenue in energy and support the growth of so many up and coming sales pros.  I've learned from the best in the business about sales, leadership, energy efficiency, building controls, and demand response. 

 Pair that .with an insatiable drive for profitable implementation of renewable and distributed energy solutions...  and you've got me.”  She joined me this week to tell me more.  

 For more information:  https://www.energy2sell.co/  

LinkedIn:@LoriDunn

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Redefining success as progress at work requires you to place your view of cultural norms under review. No longer if you want to stay relevant in business, is it good enough to remain status quo things are changing and inclusiveness is more universally accepted.

Connie Steele is a Human-Centered, Future of Work Expert, Author, Business and Marketing Strategist, Consulting Business Owner and Podcaster - that’s her career mashup. Through her management consultancy Flywheel Associates, she supports scale up technology companies in building their growth story through brand development, content strategy and strategic planning.

As the creator and host of Strategic Momentum, she interviews forward-thinking leaders and creators to gain valuable tips, stories, and advice around the business of work and ‘how’ they redefined success to help them progress the way they wanted.

Connie has always been intrigued by the “why” behind companies and careers that thrive. With over twenty years of combined Fortune 500, mid-size company, and startup experience, she has observed firsthand how business is no longer rigid and linear, collaborative, and fluid. She’s released a bestselling book Building the Business of You: A System to Align Passion and Growth Potential Through Your Own Career Mashup, the first book to help professionals and entrepreneurs navigate the new world of work while aligning personal purpose and professional advancement. Her career mashup advice has appeared on Forbes and Thrive Global. She joined me this week to tell me more.

For more information: https://www.conniewsteele.com/

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To receive some inside prospective on the matter at hand I enlisted the prospective of Josh Edwards a NFL Draft analyst at CBS Sports. He joined me this week to tell me how the Lions can use the draft to restore the roar in Motown this fall.

For more information: https://www.cbssports.com/writers/josh-edwards/

LinkedIn  @JoshEdwards

Twitter: @EdwardsCBS

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Every year, approximately 200,000 men and women leave U.S. military service and return to life as civilians, a process known as the military to civilian transition. According to the Veterans Affairs Administration. Therefore, the question is how can soldiers make a measurable impact once they return home?

Soldiers To Sidelines is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping military members pursue a career in coaching youth, high school, collegiate and pro sports.

Harrison Bernstein Founder and Executive Director at Soldiers to Sidelines joined me this week to tell me more about how the camaraderie of sports is building upon mutual trust and respect amongst soldiers, the players they coach, as they work together towards a shared common goal, and the pursuit of the maximum individual and collective potential.

For more information: https://soldierstosidelines.org/

Facebook: @soldierstosidelines

Twitter:  @Soldier2Sidelin

YouTube: @SoldiersToSidelines

LinkedIn: @SoldiersToSidelines

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Betrayal trauma typically refers to the lingering pain and turmoil experienced after: betrayal by a parent or other childhood caregiver. betrayal by a romantic partner.  How do you recover from the pain of being hurt, gaining trust back and becoming a better version of yourself?  Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of the #1 bestselling book: The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis and her newest book: Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence and Happiness. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 ground-breaking discoveries that changes how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and more, she’s an award-winning speaker, coach and author dedicated to helping people move past their betrayals as well as any other blocks preventing them from the health, work, relationships, confidence and happiness they want most.  She joined me this week to tell me more.

For more information: https://thepbtinstitute.com/

LinkedIn: @Dr.DebiSilber

Twitter: @DebiSilber

YouTube @DebiSilber

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For Sonia Lewis it all started at age 7, when she refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance because she didn't see "liberty and justice for all," especially those who looked like her, her family, and her community. Earning degrees in History and Psychology, a Master's in Education and teaching for nearly 20 years were all foundational to the vision of ASCRIBE Educational Consulting, LLC and EDIFY Humanity 501c3. From age 7 to now, at the center of Sonia's motivation is humanity and belonging. She is on a mission to rectify the harm and oppressions of racism....and is unflinching in asking the tough questions, facing uncomfortable truths, and building on equity driven outcomes. Acknowledging that we all have perpetuated norms based on conditionings from a  white supremacy lens has divided our collective ability to stand in solidarity rather than compete in oppression Olympics. In building a future that is anti-racist, humanity must matter, and equity needs to be at the center of the equation. There is no better time than the present to fight for those most marginalized and disenfranchised by a system with the intent to deny access to wealth, life, liberty, and justice. Get ready for a conversation with Sonia Lewis,  a mother, wife, influencer, entrepreneur, and all around unapologetic yet authentic Black magical force to be reckoned with....brace yourself for a true heart to heart for change.  She joined me this week to tell me more.

For more information: https://www.ascribesuccess.com/

Facebook: @ASCRIBEsuccess

Instagram: @ascribesuccess

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Career development and exploration is the catalyst for determining and discovering your passion.  It allows you the opportunity to decipher how you want to choose to maximize your professional potential. For Jacqueline Smith-Jordan: “I've had a lifelong passion for helping others and have translated that into a successful professional journey using my greatest strengths: building genuine relationships, facilitating learning and development, and providing exceptional customer service.”  She’s a Career Development Practitioner, Learning Facilitator for Agilec where she assists individuals with disabilities and other groups find, maintain, and thrive in their desired dream jobs.  She joined me this week to tell me more.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: @JacquelineSmith-Jordan

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Emotional  courage is a trait we all develop on our own time at our own pace, to generate the intellectual capital needed to confront adversity.  This is certainly true of Sue Bowles. As a childhood rape survivor, twice suicidal, having battled with depression, and in recovery from an eating disorder, “my story of struggle, perseverance, and hope speak to audiences on a wide spectrum.” She’s a survivor turned award-winning author, speaker, and Master Certified Professional Coach.  She leads My Step Ahead, an organization committed to breaking the stigma around mental health struggles.  She joined me this week to tell me more.   

 For more information: https://www.suebowles.com/

LinkedIn: @SueBowles 

Facebook: @SueBowles 

Instagram @mystepahead

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