In today's episode of Life Without Secrets, we welcome Diane Shelton, business strategist and founder of Passion Breakthrough. She shares her incredible journey from growing up in the Philippines to working in Fortune 500 companies and eventually thriving as a business strategist. Diane shares actionable strategies for overcoming life's transitions, managing overwhelm, and creating systems that work for you. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a busy parent, her insights on aligning your passions with your goals are invaluable. If you’ve ever felt stuck and need a breakthrough, this episode is for you!

02:05 Diane's Journey: From the Philippines to Entrepreneurship

04:18 Lessons from Corporate and Personal Life

07:35 Applying Business Strategies to Everyday Life

08:32 Attracting Clients and Managing Leads

16:37 Overcoming Fear and Making Big Changes

18:58 Positioning Yourself as an Expert

25:02 Scaling Your Business

26:31 Maintaining Energy and Balance

28:33 Automation and Systems for Business Success

30:08 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

34:47 How To Connect with Diane?

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Kaufman, a social worker, CEO, and author of "Doing Good and Doing Well." We tackle how helping professionals’ empathy, resilience, and crisis management skills can be vital in leadership roles. Michael shares his inspiring journey, discusses overcoming self-imposed limits, and emphasizes the importance of balancing compassion with accountability for effective leadership in any field.

02:08 Meet Dr. Michael Kaufman!

06:19 The Power of Soft Skills

13:34 Empathy and Accountability in Leadership

17:47 Crisis Management Skills for Leaders

24:02 Developing Leadership Skills

27:29 Understanding Personal Demons

30:00 The Power of Supervision

32:33 Compassion Fatigue in Helping Professions

36:01 Balancing Work and Personal Life

41:50 Doing Good and Doing Well

50:27 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Have you set your goals for 2025 yet?

Happy New Year! In this episode, the Riddell family reflects on 2024 and shares their chosen words and goals for 2025. They share how their words for 2024 guided them throughout the year and how they expect their words for 2025 will set their path for the following year.

02:03 Family Tradition: Choosing a Word for the Year

02:27 Reflecting on 2024: Blake's Word - Believe

05:23 Reflecting on 2024: Rylan's Word - Learn

06:16 Reflecting on 2024: Mike's Word - Transformation

07:15 Reflecting on 2024: My Word - Courage

09:26 Choosing Our Words for 2025

14:23 Setting Goals for 2025

20:25 Facing Financial Realities

21:22 Setting and Strategizing Goals

23:29 Family Fitness Challenge

25:17 A Christmas Vasectomy Story???

35:30 Final Thoughts and New Year Goals

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What truly makes Christmas special for you?

In this special Christmas episode, our host, Jillian, and her husband, Mike, discuss what makes Christmas special. They emphasize the irreplaceable value of family time and the true meaning of the holiday.  They reflect on their year, their challenges, and the importance of giving non-material gifts. The episode ends with a heartfelt prayer and an invitation for listeners to cherish time with loved ones and remember Christmas' true meaning.

2:46 Mike and Jillian's favorite thing about Christmas.
04:25 Fun questions with Mike.
12:34 Gifts that money can't buy.
19:46 The power of delayed gratification.
22:09 Wrapping Up and Christmas Blessings.

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Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to embrace courage, even in the face of fear? 

In today's episode of Life Without Secrets, our guest, Gina Gallaun, shares her inspiring journey of embracing courage. Originally from Germany, Gina moved to Colorado and became a former core team member at Wise. She’s also the author of 'Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days.' Through powerful stories from women around the world, Gina explores how courage can be cultivated and how the simple act of sharing our experiences can spark bravery in others. Please tune in for an inspiring conversation on how to find and share courage when we need it most.

03:26 Gina Gallaun’s journey.

10:41 Defining Courage and Her Inspiration.

14:46 Borrowing Courage.

27:11 Courage at Any Age.

31:41 Balancing Parenthood and Career.

34:36 Encouraging Children to be Brave.

41:31 Journaling for Courage and Self-Discovery.

46:38 Creating a Courageous Community.

52:15 Connecting With Gina.

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Do you want financial freedom? I’m sure you do. Who doesn't, right?

In today's episode, our guest, Jana Mannina, a financial literacy expert and co-founder of Elite Mortgage Solutions, shares strategies to take control of your finances. With over 25 years in finance, Jana discusses breaking down the complexities of saving, investing, and planning into manageable steps. She offers insights into creating financial plans and the crucial aspect of aligning money with values and self-worth. 

02:23 Jana's Journey Into Finance.

07:02 Understanding Wealthy Habits.

09:52 Practical Steps to Financial Growth.

17:29 Creating Financial Plans and their importance.

29:06 Aligning Money with Values and self-worth.

40:05 Personal Stories of Financial Growth.

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Unlock the secrets of glucose to your brain health today!

In today's episode, our guest is Dr. David Stephens, a clinical psychologist and brain restoration specialist. We discuss the critical role of glucose as the primary fuel for brain function. He shares insights from his extensive experience in mental health, particularly in correctional facilities, and how trauma and stress can impact brain health.

“When our brains are fully fueled, we can be fully human.”

00:00 Introduction to Brain Health and Fuel

08:44 Understanding Blood Glucose vs. Brain Glucose

19:32 Concussions, Trauma, and Glucose Regulation

27:40 Understanding Glucose and Its Effects

33:00 Weight Management and Glucose Consumption

42:05 Future of Brain Health and Mental Wellness

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Website: https://restoredhumanity.com/s/home.php

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Are you ready to break free from the limitations holding you back?

In today's episode, our guest is Carina Groombridge, an experienced businesswoman and mindset coach. Carina shares her journey from a dedicated professional to a thriving coach. Her advice and strategies are designed for ambitious women leading productive professional and family lives. She highlights the relevance of personal growth in business success while maintaining a healthy life.

1:45 Carina's journey on balancing family and business.

04:28 Overcoming Mindset Blocks.

06:17 The Importance of Coaching.

10:18 Setting Boundaries and Priorities

11:59 Shifting identities and Embracing new roles.

26:12 Productivity Hacks for Busy Lives.

31:52 Overcoming Fear of Visibility

35:06 Creating A Life Without Secrets

37:55 Carina's new Podcast.

43:01 How do you connect with Carina?

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Grace Redman, a seasoned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and success coach. She talks about her personal journey of overcoming obstacles and building resilience. With over 25 years of experience, she offers insights on personal growth, balancing professional success with personal well-being, and the importance of self-care.  

“If you don't learn the lesson, it's going to show up again.”

00:00 Grace's Journey of Transformation

04:26 Overcoming Personal Challenges

09:14 The Importance of Self-Care

18:49 Living a Life Without Secrets

23:01 Resetting High Achiever Patterns

24:56 The Importance of Rest and Play

25:30 Adding Joy to Daily Life

26:02 Embracing Dark Roads

30:40 Living a Life of Purpose

35:41 Commitment and Overcoming Distractions

Connect with Grace!!

Website: https://www.daretoachieve.com/  

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by beauty icon Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks, founder of Ashunta Sheriff's Beauty and makeup artist to some of the biggest celebrities. Her journey wasn't easy, but it's a powerful reminder that passion, skill, and connection pave the road to achieving your dreams. It doesn't matter how big or small your dream is. This story proves that no dream is too big and no obstacle too great if one is willing to work for it!

"I should apply. And so I applied.”

1:42 Ashunta inspiration to become a makeup artist

7:46 Ashunta’s Mac journey.

16:10 The combination of passion and expertise.

24:52 Uncertainties make us stronger.  

37:11 Dealing with acne in doing makeup.

40:37 Being detail-oriented in creating a product.  

47:01 The value of beauty industry workers.

54:30 Advice for aspiring make-up artists.

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashuntasheriffkendricks  

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