My Average Greatness

No guest this week so listen to me if you choose for a few minutes talk about changing our lease and finding good out of what is going on in the world:
- think for yourself
- find good
- reflect this lockdown, it will only happen one time in our life (hopefully) so take advantage of it
- Consistency and challenge yourself to be better
- Call to action - choose to do one thing tomorrow that you are uncomfortable with and do it the next day and the next day and the next day to build character and a better you!

Molly Mesnick was just an average Midwestern girl who tried out to be a contestant on season #13 of The Bachelor. Going in it with no expectations, she  ended up winning season #13 and changing her life forever. Molly shares how her life became free when she stopped caring what others thought of her and started being her unique self.  With this new found fame she shares how it is her duty to use it to give back and help others better their own lives.  

You can follow her on instagram @MollyMesnick

Erin is, is a Clemson Graduate who's life has taken her on a wild adventure where she ended up chasing Oprah to Chicago to host her own talk show, she explains how life is full of failures, but we don't always have to accept those failures.  Her journey has taken her to become a business owner and podcaster (failed it).  Erin also gets personal and discusses infertility issues and fighting for her unborn child and being her own advocate.  Enjoy this high energy conversation.

if you would like more from Erin, follow her here:

business:
www.learntoimproveit.com

Podcast: The failed it! Podcast - all slugs are here: https://www.improveitchicago.com/podcast-episode-3

IG: improve it! / podcast: @learntoimproveit

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erindiehl

Dagan, has a passion to lead and help nurture our next generation of leaders.  His passion to make a difference in this world and leave behind a legacy was awesome to be a part of.  Today we have an open dialogue around:
Success
Failure
Honesyt
Trust
Accountability
Toughness
LEGACY
Resiliency/Grit
Process
and Transparency

If you would like more from Dagan you can follow him on Twitter:

@DaganNelson 
@nyumenshoops

Scott Arias - I won't do him justice by typing his bio here - listen and enjoy, he is amazing!!!

cliff notes: 
2nd Generation immigrant 
NAVY
lost his leg
went back to war
Most significant event in his life = who you are in the core comes out
Why did God leave me here
Pray for acceptance of gods will
God took something so horrible and has some something so good with it
DO IT ANYWAYS
Its not about you
HS drop out 
Author
Multiple degrees
c-level business owner


more info on Scott:
www.aceconsulting.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-arias-b40a3a65/

Chef Nicolas shares his journey of being a 2nd generation immigrant family,  how is passion for science and food blended, the challenges of the service industry and self reflection and understanding that brought him to start essential kitchen to employ furloughed service industry employees and feed essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Dan - Shares his story of GRIT and that its not about being the best, its about doing.  He has raised over $200,000 for cancer through participating in the Pan Mass Challenge.  Dan also shares his secret to happiness.  Its an amazing listen!

If you would like to support Dan and his Pan Mass fundraising here is a link:

https://donate.pmc.org/DG0034

Elizabeth shares her story of growing up in WV, making opportunities for herself while moving around the country to follow her husbands career in the Marines.  Elizabeth shares how her passion for analytics and conveying that information has taken her on an interesting career journey to where she is today.  The one thing that stands out is that she never says "no to her self."  We hope you enjoy.


If you would like to follow Elizabeth and learn more about Story Telling with Data you can do it here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EHricks

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethricks/

Blog: by Elizabeth Ricks

In todays episode Kelsey shares her raw story about the preterm birth of her son Jack and losing her only sibling and brother, Josh shortly after.  Through her and her family's loss she explains that "Tragedy can show you beauty in this world."  Kelsey and her family have found porpoise in keeping her brother Josh and Jack's legacy alive through their foundation, FAST FOR Endowment.  

If you would like to support their Endowment please donate:
www.fastforendowment.org

- Even when you aren't here you are always here
- 2 cool stories that demonstrate this
- I answer "If something happens to me, what message would I like to leave for my kinds/family?"