Mavens Do It Better

In this episode Heather interviews Passion Architect, author, coach, and leader, Stephanie Walton.

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"Every moment is a choice." - How experiencing homelessness as a child taught Stephanie that building her dreams required her to choose that every day. This practice inspired her book and coaching practice, Succeeding with Passion, which helps people, no matter their circumstances, find their passion and build their life around that.

"It's hard for us to sit in that duality, the 'yes, and..'" - Stephanie's take on hero worship and cancel culture and how finding the human connection will help us address and heal social inequalities.

"How do you give people the space to grow?" - How the murder of George Floyd ripped off the mask and shield she wears as a Black woman and live openly and authentically and inspired her to begin working on the Grace and Space project to help foster communication and understanding across the racial divide.

"A year ago in October, my life changed completely." - Hearing Deborah Eden Tull speak at a women's retreat and reading her book, Relational Mindfulness, sparked Stephanie to operate in the world that is happening in this moment.

In this episode Heather interviews Tony Fitzpatrick, Chicago-based artist, podcast host, writer, and quarantine puzzle maker.

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"I started a puzzle company since I no longer had an income." - The pandemic has hit artists hard and Tony is no exception. How he started a puzzle company recreating his art to help people pass the time.

"The best assets we have are each other." - How the art community has been impacted by SIP orders, including Tony's gallery The Dime, and how the community has come together to support one another.

"My work struck a certain nerve." - Tony looks back at his career and how it has evolved and continues to do so with a little inspiration from collaborating with his kids.

"Why don't you do this art thing for a hobby?" - How advice from his dad inspired Tony to go all in as an artist.

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In this episode Heather interviews Laura Ann Masura, founder of Laura Ann's Jams.

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"I obsessively had to can everything." - How Laura's midwest upbringing and California's perpetual fresh fruits inspired Laura to begin making jams.

"I basically opened up for an article." - After receiving the Best of LA award for her jams, Laura turned her jam making passion into an online store and wholesale business.

"I wouldn't sell anything I wouldn't eat myself." - From ingredient sourcing to family memories, what inspires Laura's jam creations.

"I wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for that." - A serious motorcycle accident spurred Laura's community to put on a benefit concert which sparked her to live and act with gratitude.

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In this episode Heather interviews Dave Banks, award winning documentary film-maker, writer, and photojournalist.

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"I knew the struggles." - Growing up with a single working mother inspired Dave to get involved with the Women's Movement and how he uses his connections to amplify the message.

"Life in the City of Angels" - Dave's passion for sharing stories with his work and the books he is working on.

"Nobody really knew what dyslexia was." - How Dave's struggle with dyslexia as a young man and an understanding teacher led him to photography and documentary filmmaking.

"There's this world over here that they're not talking about or discussing." - Dave's observations as a freelance photo journalist at Standing Rock and the Middle East on how the mainstream news media is failing to deliver real news.

"I kinda fell into it." - How Dave's work on the Wide World of Sports at ABC led him to work as a freelancer in the Middle East and his experience with PTSD.

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In this episode Heather interviews Chevonna Gaylor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Mental Health Expert.

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"The world is rocking. We have to be intentional to make sure we don't fall." - Chevonna shares her experience as a therapist and an ER psychiatric liaison during a global pandemic and a global awakening.

"People with the most hurt were led to me." - Chevonna's passion to be of service and the importance of self-care.

"Not everybody is meant to be in every season of your life." - A discussion about understanding Love Language and Love Cups and how they can be used to better your interpersonal relationships.

"I was absolutely determined to change that." - Chevonna's experience as a Black woman working in a field built on the theories of white males and how she uses her experience of the world to educate and open pathways for understanding and change.

"What you feed will grow." - How hope and the belief that restoration is possible helps spark Chevonna and seats her in who she is now.

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In this episode Heather interviews Kristin Juel, founder of Juel Concepts, an incubator and music marketing/management firm for emerging artists.

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"Revealing something unique and unexpected." - Kristin's journey from the advertising world to starting up Juel Concepts, an incubator and music marketing/management firm.

"You can call it hustle, I call it proactive." - Kristin's approach to doing business and moving the needle for her clients.

"We all need to be a litmus test for what feels right." - Taking an authenticity focused approach to building brands for musicians.

"Understanding music and tech and where the brand fits." - How the pandemic has effected the music industry and using this time to deconstruct and reconstruct and building the Uncut Juels community.

"Why didn't someone give this to me earlier?" - How the book The Great Work of Your Life sparked Kristin to pursue her passion.

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In this episode Heather interviews Chandra Purnell Bond award-winning facilitator, counselor, leader, business owner, and music maven.

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"I want you to be the first." - Chandra's family legacy of firsts and how that inspired her in her many careers.

"I didn't want to take money from people who didn't have it." - The many twists and turns of Chandra's career journey (addiction counselor, stockbroker, non-profit organizer, Certified Learning and Performance Professional, music and entertainment consultant).

"How do we move forward as a country?" - Chandra shares her and her family's experiences with racism, privilege, law enforcement, and her thoughts on how education, empathy, and unity will move us forward.

"When I feel the world I have to shut down." - How Chandra (aka MC Chela) uses poetry and spoken word performance to relax, reset, process, and grow.

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In this episode Heather interviews Leslee Savvy, a Personal Chef in San Francisco and creator of the Savor-it bar.

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"Sorry Starbucks" - What inspired Leslee to develop the Savor-it bar - a savory protein bar to boost you up.

"How food makes us feel." - Focusing on what food does for your body when shopping and cooking for herself and her clients.

"Right work done well." - How Leslee incorporates Karma Yoga into her work and life.

"Smiles beneath the mask." - How COVID-19 has changed how we source our food and offers us opportunities to connect with one another.

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In this episode Heather interviews Therese Jardine, founder and principal of Strategic Event Procurement where she helps take the Pain out of Procurement for event organizers and agencies so they can focus on delivering a great event.

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"It's painful now, but good will come of it." - How COVID-19 has effected the in-person event industry and the opportunities for positive change she is seeing.

"It's just a cool place to deploy my skills." - Therese's career journey from finance to event procurement and why she is passionate about her work.

Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center - Making time to volunteer with littlebit.org and why non-profits need whatever financial assistance we can give them right now.

"Grit, tenacity, and optimism." - How growing up poor seats Therese in who she is and what she does now.

In this episode Heather interviews tech maven and product leader Ryan Duguid.

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"I think I was Enterprise Content Management." - Ryan's early days at Microsoft working on SharePoint and how he got from New Zealand to Redmond.

"The things I build have to be meaningful." - Ryan's passion for product and his thoughts on developing and promoting it.

"Empower people to do what they do, better." - Ryan's "Why" and what sparked his passion for it.

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