Dianne Grossman, founder of Mallory's Army Foundation, or as Dianne humbly mentions, the Foundation that found her, is today's guest.

Mallory’s Army was formed in July of 2017, after the tragic, unforeseen death of of her daughter, Mallory Rose Grossman. At the precious age of 12, Mallory took her life after months of bullying at school and online.

Dianne and her husband, Seth, created a Foundation that was only the beginning of their mission to end bullying. They championed a state law that was just signed by Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey on January 10th of this year, which improves protection for students by increasing penalties for parents and guardians. This law also mandates school districts to strengthen bully-prevention policies.

Mallory's story has been documented in a film and you can watch the Trailer for Mallory, the movie for suicide awareness or purchase Mallory the movie on Amazon or Apple iTunes.

Dianne and Seth hope to reach people all over the world and that their journey acts as a reminder to always be a positive force, standing up against bullying.

Now that's really something.

To continue the conversation with Dianne, you can contact her at Mallory's Army website contact page and if you would like to support Mallory's Army, you can make a donation and purchase something at Mallory's Army website.

Podcast Resources: Office Flip Flops Episode #27: The Pledge of Kindness

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If someone gave you $1,000 to start a business, could you do it?

Today's guest, Dianne Grossman, Creator of The Carpet Girl Experience and Company, did just that. She had an idea and a mission to create a company that serves the decision maker for flooring purchases, which happens to be 80% women.

In fact, The Carpet Girl is the ONLY female branded store in the United States.

Now that's something.

To continue the conversation with Dianne, you can contact her at The Carpet Girl website contact page and if you would like to purchase the bracelet that Dianne wears every day, you can find it at Mallory's Army website along with other great items to support Mallory's Army Foundation.

Tune in next week to hear the incredible story of the Foundation.

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Jeff Harris, CEO of JMJB Merchant Solutions, is today's guest, and to say that he just changed his life, is an understatement.

Jeff gets real in my interview with him and shares, with vulnerability, what (and who) brought him to recognize that he needed to make changes that ultimately led him to losing 90 pounds.

Realize this my friends, we may be on our own in the journey, but we are never alone in it.

To continue the conversation with Jeff, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or contact him through his website.

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Michael Mominey, Director of Athletics/Associate Vice President of Advancement at Nova Southeastern University, Florida, is today's guest.

In his role, Michael has the opportunity to guide, lead and mentor our future leaders. And yet, regardless of where you are in your career path, his guidance in this episode applies to all of us.

You may recognize his last name from a few episodes back. Michael's brother Christopher, appeared in Episode 25: The Success Mindset: Act "As If."

Both brothers share an innate sense for leadership and it shows through their passion and dedication to the higher education space. Work is not "work" for them; it is an opportunity for them to leave a legacy through authenticity.

To continue the conversation with Michael, he welcomes you to connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter.

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Bob Batley, Vice President of Architectural Products with COFCO creators of workplace environments is today's guest. 

He builds strong, supportive, synergistic teams and walks the walk...(wait until you hear his favorite piece of clothing that gives him confidence.)

He is one of the most generous souls I know and imparts wisdom directed towards the younger generation of leaders, yet his wisdom is what we can all use.

To continue the conversation with Bob, he welcomes you to connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Steve Cooper, knows a lot of famous people and in fact, after having lived in L.A. he's famous too. He's met a few people and done a few things and as you can well imagine, has a ton of great stories.

Yet, none of that really matters because regardless of how much money you have in the bank account, how many fancy houses and cars you posses, we all have the same thing in common: being human.

Steve is the Director of Business Development with VoIP Doctors and shares his personal journey in his awakening of self-care and self-awareness.

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Kristen Ruth Davis is using her voice to end the stigma of shame behind mental illness and as a mental health advocate her purpose is clear: "I believe the time is ripe for an open, honest conversation about mental healthcare, informed by science and guided by compassion."

When you feel shame for who you are, you don't think you deserve anything and yet Kristen reminds us that: "When someone speaks their truth, it spreads like wildfire."

Kristen shares her story with vulnerability and shared her story on the Dr. Oz show...yes, that Dr. Oz. You can watch Kristen's interview with Dr. Oz HERE.

To continue the conversation with Kristen, you can connect with her by filling out the contact form on her website, I'm Not Crazy Project. 

Podcast Resources:

Episode #20: Mental Health: Let's Talk About It

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As we turn the page to a new year, many of us use this opportunity to make goals, resolutions, and commitments to be better, do better, and feel better. You might ask yourself, what's the best way for me to do that? Well, Mardi Ballou has said:

"Inch by inch it's all a cinch, by the yard it's hard. Go for it -- no matter how slow or long the process seems at first.”

There's no denying that there's been an upheaval in the workforce, whether it is from resignations or terminations, numbers have reached startling levels. The uneasiness that accompanies a workforce "shift" is really hard to overcome and my next guest, Henry G., knows this feeling all too well.

Henry worked in an industry that was hit really hard during the pandemic and was let go. But, Henry did not despair and set out on his mission to uplift others through his podcast, The Positive Mindset.

Henry wasted no time in setting out to keep his mindset elevated with his podcast and in time, he was called back to work at the same place that let him go! Fast forward to today, he is guiding and supporting others with his mission and his podcast has over 1 million downloads!!

To hear more of Henry's wisdom, tune into his wildly popular podcast: The Positive Mindset, found on Spotify, Apple, and all of the great places you enjoy podcasts.

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As we round out the end of the year, we reflect on the year and paint the picture for what we would like the New Year to hold. As Maya Angelou has brilliantly stated: "I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better I do better."

Gianna was featured in Episode #22: What are you grateful for? and I’ve commissioned her again for this special year-end episode. I shared my "why" in Episode #22. I recalled something in the beginning of the year and that I had completely forgotten which is the impetus of this very show. It reminds me of a quote by Mark Twain: "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why."

It's no surprise that the top episode of the year was Episode #19: Culture: Meet People Where They Are, with my guest, Craig Loundas. My friend Craig reminds us that "it's okay not to be okay" and to meet our co-workers, friends and family where they are, offering support. 

And so, listen in to Gianna's "Pledge of Kindness" that she generously shares with the Office Flip Flops community. 

Gianna is ten years-old and Student Council President for her school. The pledge she shares with us is something for us to live by and pay forward. She is wise beyond her years and her reminder to keep things simple is a great tool for all of us. 

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During this time of year, many of us reflect on the past 12-months and think about what we want our future to hold.

In today's episode, a dear friend shares a profound experience that you don't want to miss.

Michele Schina, CPA Founder and Partner of TMS, II LLC shares her scary personal experience that has not only strengthened her life, but her business practice as well. Her experience was an "opportunity" to quiet her mind and create a business model and guide for her clients that she uses today.

Her message is clear and her approach great in that we all need to quiet our minds and allow ourselves to dream our dreams so that we can call them into reality.

To continue the conversation with Michele you can find her on LinkedIn and also learn about her Financial Excellence Course. 

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