Today we celebrate a blast from my past who is very much thriving and living a great life in Indiana. Back in my early days in small-town radio, April wrote a weekly column for the local paper on arts & entertainment. Well-loved and admired, she helped pioneer the CO Roaring Fork Valley's comedy scene, kicking it off on a high note on one of the finest stages in Aspen, and eventually creating The April Clark Show. Join April and I for a little walk through the past, what she's up to now, having taken on perhaps the most rewarding project of her lifetime as a wife and mom in the chicken capital of Indiana. Hear about the untalked-about souvenir that many formerly pregnant women carry and April's part in the beginnings of that little blue pill.

April Allford is a Purdue University and Poynter Institute for Media Studies alumna who seeks out creative outlets in her life. The Society of Professional Journalists, Colorado Press Association, Colorado Mountain News Media and Purdue Exponent have recognized April for her notable writing and graphic design achievements. In Aspen, she was introduced to stand-up comedy as part of a narrative reporting assignment. She continued writing her weekly newspaper column and taking the stage on the Western Slope of Colorado before moving back to the midwest and starting a family in her 40s. She spent time on different comedy stages in Denver, where she won a scholarship to attend Louie Anderson’s comedy camp, and once opened for Leon Redbone when he played in Carbondale, Colorado.

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Simply Speaks, an entrepreneur, transformational speaker, author that inspires women from all walks of life to be resilient as they answer their life assignment. Simply is a non-binary person whose pronouns are he/they. However, they prefer to be called Simply or Simp. Not everyone was fortunate to be born with a silver spoon in their month. However, there are those that are fortunate enough to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and push toward our life assignment and goals. Through hard work, tears, any many unforeseen obstacles, Simply's dared to stand up tall whenever rock bottom showed up in life. Simply believes that the breaking point in success can be found in the breakdown process.


Simply boldly shares a few of the testimonial life experiences that helped to shape and mold them into the resilient visionary warrior that they identify with today. Simply’s ability to forge ahead in life by learning using the power of combining her instincts, intuition, and law of attraction to support her current success. Simply has risen from the cracked foster care systems of the 1980s that didn’t see the abuse in her kinship foster home, being kicked out as a teenager and left to survive in the streets of the South Bronx, what can you learn from a former homeless person that refused to conform to roles and labels designed to keep one stuck in the generational patterns of poverty? How to be resilient, bold, daring and a little rough around the edges to shake up anything that is not in alignment with your higher calling.


Simply Speaks is the CEO of Simply Speaks LLC a training & development business that provides workshops, seminars, and speaking engagements to women’s organizations as well as organizations that seek to improve the quality of the personal/professional experience of the everyday career woman on the go.


Website· www.simplyspeaksllc.com

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In one pivotal moment, 500-lb Mark Kenney had a realization that life was about to change. He received insight that helped him turn around damaging habits (what till you hear about his dining out experiences!) and begin a journey fueled by love for himself and appreciation for his body.


If you've found yourself wondering why you make the choices you do or have the body you have, this is a must-listen.


Mark Kenney is from Central Ohio and oversees Healing Stream Media, a charitable organization that has thrived for almost 20 years. He oversees an online network of Christian radio stations reaching tens of thousands of people each month. Mark can be heard on many radio shows and Podcasts. Years ago, Mark reached a weight of 500 pounds. That sparked an inspiring health and wellness journey to not only lose the extra weight but become healthier overall. Along the way, he became a Certified Personal Trainer and Home Business Guru. Mark has a real passion for coaching others and is happiest when he sees other people overcome obstacles to reach their goals.


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Joy Ruffen has always had a keen eye for fashion, design, and style. Around the age of 13, as a
budding seamstress, her home economics teacher pulled her aside in awe of her intuitive knowing of
harmony and balance. These words resonated and a future-stylist was born.

She won the “Best Dressed Award” from the School of Design in Cleveland, Ohio. And, in a
moment she’d never forget, her sense of fashion and natural eye for design principles were were enthusiastically pointed out by the head designer in her first position as assistant designer at “Smartee,” a leading sportswear brand.

Joy went on to study at the world-renowned Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. It was here that her awareness of style, attention to detail, and her killer instincts landed her in the exciting world of Fashion Merchandising.

Today, Joy stands for professional women, both young and mature to shine as the intelligent,
sophisticated, and classy women they are so that they can excel in their careers. While it is true
that “you can’t judge a book by its cover,” in the business world, however, those that dress the part
have the greatest chance of being catapulted into success. She believes that all women can still
incorporate their own sense of style while coming across as polished and professional, an art form
that has been slowly dying in our current culture.

Joy works as a Style and Leadership Coach, and Public Speaker. Her passion and purpose is for
women to feel incredible about themselves on the inside and to look equally amazing on the outside.
She teaches how to acquire the look of elegance and sophistication, with ease. When her clients
walk into a room, they command it by projecting confidence, integrity, and charisma, firmly
standing in their power.

Website joyruffen.com

More from Joy:
Link to join my Facebook Group Leading Ladies Leaving Legacies!
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Link for my Freebie - Discover Your Signature Style And Stamp!
https://www.joyruffen.com/signaturestyleandguidenew

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Dr. Sharpe grew up in South Korea, came to the USA at age 16, without speaking any English, and worked her way through college and medical school. She graduated from medical school and has practiced Internal Medicine for over 25 years. She is currently the Medical Director at Mercy Clinic in Springfield, MO.

Fulfilling her longtime dream of becoming a working artist, Dr. Sharpe has participated in numerous art exhibits for the past 10 years including many solo shows. Most recently, at the prestigious Art Market & Design, in New York, Hamptons Aug12-15, which was a big success on the national stage.

Upcoming Art Events:
Paris International Contemporary Art Fair, September 10-12, 2021
Luxembourg International Contemporary Art Fair, September 17-19, 2021
Brussels International Contemporary Art Fair in, November 18-21, 2021
Miami Spectrum Art Fair, December 1-6, 202
New York Art Expo New York City, April 2022

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Robbie Walls join us to speak about Confidence. Confidence to ask for the sale, confidence to own the room, confidence to move forward.

Robbie is founder of The Walls Speak, author of 180* Momentum and co-author in The Power of the Platform. She is the host of Bold Girl Biz Podcast, a teacher by profession and entrepreneur at heart! Robbie draws out talent in female entrepreneurs so that their silent confidence owns the room. This brilliance is an expression of who they are becoming personally and professionally through inner strength and confidence to take the next step.

The Walls Speak delivers high-caliber group and 1:1 mentor coaching that results in significant self-confidence, more free time and more money to scale.

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REPLAY - Originally aired 3/26/2020

Re-airing in honor of Father's Day - June 20, 2021

Guest:
Christoper Salem
CEO Empowered Father’s in Action (EFA)
www.efamovement.org
www.christophersalem.com

Special thanks to Fruition Studio www.fruitionstudio.com

In this episode, Christopher Salem says today’s global situation, while understandably devastating to many, can be a blessing in disguise. It brings people together and is an opportunity to reset the playing field. Chris believes strong interdependent family structures lead to strong communities and businesses.

EFA was formed by Chris and Joe Cohen (Author of Right Father, Right Son).
Chris was influenced by Joe’s book. Interviewed Joe and saw a synergy and mutual belief that dads play an important role in the development of children. The EFA process was born out of this collaboration.

EFA trains facilitators to bring the process to the communities. They have also partnered with Dream Smart Academy to get the program out to communities.

More Notes:
How to get from where you are now to healthy thriving family relationships. Getting caught up in perfection and expectations causes obstacles. Strive for harmony, be in the present, have grace when you fall short. Be focused on the process, strive for harmony not perfection.
Let go of control - you can’t control what children, spouse, others do.

Break pattern of pleasing and enabling (co-dependency)- empathy and kindness is interdependent

Is it easy? No Perfect balance? No It’s all about harmony

Tips for today:
This situation shall pass. You can only do your best. Clear, specific communication is key.
People learn from what they observe. Set the example.
Relate and understand. Then be clear about expectations and what the day looks like.
Strive for that harmony.
Know it’s a process and do the best you can.

Kids need to feel heard, as we all do.

Keeping things in perspective and clear, we can begin to develop solutions.

Control what you can, letting go of what you can’t. When you’ve mastered that things will start to change for the better.

We get in our own way. You vs you, we vs we

EFA’s wish is for every family to put that into practice.

Give without expectation. Receive without resistance.

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Today’s guest has lived a nomadic life for five and a half years now with her husband. Carrying just two suitcases and taking care of other people’s pets and homes, they’ve redefined their responsibilities in life.

Eden Rudin adopted this lifestyle back in 2015. She speaks with us on her incredible journey so far, house-sitting, shifting homes, visiting places, and experiencing different cultures.

You can find out more about Eden and house sitting at:
https://reallytrulyliving.com/
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Seth B Greenwald is a project manager for the world's largest engineering and construction management organization. Yet his passion is writing. The three-time best-selling author and creative mastermind speaks with us today about managing a full-time job while continuing to build on his passion. Seth also shares how he wrote his first book on the train within a year.

●You can find out more about Seth and explore ways to work with him at his website https://creativewarriorsecrets.com/ and follow on Instagram @offthewald and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgreenwald
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Jen Grosso is a certified business coach, speaker, recovering attorney, serial entrepreneur and masters athlete who helps entrepreneurs go from Chaos to Confidence™️ with her program Unstoppable. Jen's proprietary framework, the Healthy Unstoppable Business, guides entrepreneurs to profit with purpose while taking care of their mind, body and soul. Jen brings over 25 years of experience and her extensive work with high performers has helped her develop results-driven programs that give entrepreneurs the freedom and fulfillment to succeed in all aspects of their life and business without sacrificing their personal and mental health in the process.

You can find out more about Jen and explore ways to work with her at her website BoldFireInstitute.com (formerly ClimbCoaching.com )
and follow her on Instagram @jengrosso.co and
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifergrosso/

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