Peace and Possibilities

Not sure if you've heard (wink wink) - I wrote a book this past year.

I set out to write this book. It didn't happen accidentally. I thought about it, I envisioned it, and I wrote it. Little by little. Week by week.

I researched the best way to do it, and I set a schedule that worked well for me, and would allow me to do my best writing.

Then I set a deadline for myself. I told myself (and a few others), that come hell or high water, this book will be done by my next birthday.

Although I had the idea in dreams every so often over the years, I had the suggestion from my sister, Sarah, just a few years ago. And after this lightbulb moment with her (on a walk along a beautiful path one day), I just knew it was going to happen. So, if it was going to happen, why not make it so, celebrating it at my next birthday. Turns out it would be completely written just a little over a year later.

My guest this week, Emily Williams of the I Heart My Life movement, and I talk about writing our books and what they mean to us, along with what we hope they achieve.

We talk about what other books inspire us. We talk about what other people inspire us.

Emily's book is packed full of great tips and stories about loving your life as you go along on your journey. We are very aligned about the power of possibilities and mindset. As Emily reminds us, very importantly, our minds can only focus on one thought at a time, so if you're focusing on the problem, your mind is not available to figure out the solution.

Whether you want to write a book, start a company, find a new job, find the right person, or make your life better each day, if you're wondering about what you can achieve, look no further.

Listen in as we discuss all of the good stuff that can come to you when you're believing in yourself, and going after your dreams!

After all, anything really is possible! We (me and Emily), are living proof!

More about Emily:

www.emilywilliams.com

My Book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

Do we have to have the same experiences to relate to people? I think not!

Can you imagine being homeless as a young boy?

My guest this week, Joe Rojas, didn't have to imagine it. At 10 he was essentially homeless. So what did he do?

• At 11 he went to work
• And eventually worked in the military and at the DOD
• And now has is own successful business

You're probably thinking, that can't be! I know I was.

How did he do this?

It was his resilience, his relentlessness and his "I'm gonna do this" attitude.

Among other things, he did the following:

• Told himself, "I am not willing to give up!"
• Counted his wins!
• He was engaged in the journey.
• He was gutsy; he learned to push back.
• He learned how to say no, which avoided many headaches.
• He stopped missing out on happiness and joy.
• He learned not to be too scattered; instead he focused.

You're going to be so moved and inspired after this conversation. You won't forget it.

More about Joe here:

Thrivers360 groups. We currently have 4 groups meeting on a weekly basis and would love to encourage people to attend two complimentary sessions. (thrivers360.com)

His book: How Entrepreneurs Thrive

You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L37DN55/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

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Even if you give up a dream, if it's your destiny, it won't leave you.

This is how you know. Your dream won't leave you. It remains. Always.

My guest this week is the amazing author Barbara Huson, who has written several books about wealth and personal development. She's on a mission to help each of us feel confident and have consistent well being about wealth. They are not exclusive.

She reminds us of the following:

• Even if you give up a dream, if it's your destiny, it won't leave.
• Look for signs and ask for signs.
• The only thing that stands between you and success, is fear.
• If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.
• Anything you want to achieve always lies just outside your comfort zone.
• She's determined to help you take the charge out of the word "wealth".

Let's all be well-thy, now! It will serve you and more importantly, the world!

More about Barbara:

Barbara Huson (previously known as Barbara Stanny), is the leading authority on women, wealth and power. As a bestselling author, financial therapist, teacher & wealth coach, Barbara has helped millions take charge of their finances and their lives.

Barbara's background in business, her years as a journalist, her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, her extensive research, and her personal experience with money give her a unique perspective and makes her the foremost expert on empowering women to live up to their financial and personal potential.

Barbara Huson has been featured on Good Morning America, The View, Extra, The O'Reilly Report, and many times on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, PBS and NPR, as well as the New York Times, and USA Today.

Barbara is the author of 7 books:

• Prince Charming Isn't Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money
• Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to up Your Earnings and Change Your Life
• Overcoming Underearning: A Five-Step Plan to a Richer Life
• Finding a Financial Advisor You Can Trust: A Guide for Investors and Those Who Want To Be
• Breaking Through: Getting Past the Stuck Points in Your Life
• Sacred Success: A Course in Financial Miracles
• Rewire for Wealth

You can learn more about Barbara and her work at www.Barbara-Huson.com

Join her online community, The Wealth Connection https://www.barbara-huson.com/the-wealth-connection/

Are you willing to do anything? My guest this week was, and that's how he became the Philly's mascot for years. Talk about fun!

Dave Raymond has had some amazing experiences, all because he was willing to do anything.

What was he willing to do?

1. He just showed up!
2. Connect the dots (combined his passion with expertise)
3. Develop as a person
4. He asked: where can he add value
5. Express joy everyday (you can't have joy later)
6. Remember: no one can create joy for you
7. Hold on to times of joy in his memory banks
8. Invest in experiences

Check out this inspirational conversation and see the power of Dave's positive attitude.

More about Dave below:

http://daveraymondspeaks.com

You'll love listening to my guest this week. Heidi Dawson, of The Wildly Successful Lifestyle Podcast, has always told her herself: if something's not working for me, I'm not staying in it. I love this!

Who is she? Just an awesome person who is making the world a better place a little bit more everyday, by sharing stories from health and wellness experts along with the mindset shifts she uses to live a healthy, happy lifestyle.

Just a few tips from Heidi (listen in for more):

1. Ask yourself: What do I really want to feel? (This is key)
2. Make joy and fun a priority
3. Make yourself more qualified for the next thing
4. Make yourself better, always
5. Take action, move forward
6. Enjoy the journey (otherwise you'll miss the vacation)
7. Remind yourself: maybe that interaction was for them

Finally, I'm sure Heidi would agree with this quote from Marianne Williamson: "We are brought together by an intentional universe for one reason only: the enlightenment of all concerned. Whether our connection is through work or family, a casual encounter or a lifelong involvement, the purpose of every relationship is the healing of the world."

You'll be so glad you encountered Heidi!

More about Heidi Dawson:

https://www.wildlysuccessfullifestyle.com/home

Wildly Successful Lifestyle Podcast

https://anchor.fm/heidi21

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/theheididawson/

It wasn't an easy road for my guest this week. He thought he wanted one thing, worked really hard, then realized he wanted something else.

He took the long way. Don't we all at some point?

As Dan Kelleher says, his strong work ethic is what got him through. Though his determination is what really changed his mindset and helped him realize what was possible for him.

He understood that taking time for himself was a necessity. He also had an eagerness to do more and achieve greater things. He didn't want to be missing out on life.

Those hard times helped him build his confidence. And he reminds us that even though transition can be uncomfortable, it's not fatal.

Indeed, only certain things are. However, trying, failing, living, are not!

You can connect with Dan here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kelleher-945a5149/

And check out my new book here:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

My guest this week wasn't planning on being a teacher.

Some people dream of being a teacher, some people dream of owning a business. They don't seem to go together, but they certainly could. Anything is possible, really!

And as Kimberly Maska's path unfolded, she realized that she was destined to be a teacher with her own company.

Of course, like most stories of success, it wasn't a straight line to owning her own company. She shares many of her lessons during our conversation. The biggest one: trust your instincts!

She also urges us to:

• Get a mentor (and always have one)
• Resist scarcity - "you can't" isn't helpful, ever!
• When you get an inkling, follow that and let things open up
• Do the inner work (this is usually the hardest part)
• What brings you joy? (simple question, profound impact)

Taking chances gets you to that next thing, and you just never know what's going to come. When you get the momentum going, so much fun and joy awaits.

Finally, when something feels amiss - it is!

More info about Kimberly Maska:

CEO, Maska Media

CEO, Spiritual Biz Publishing

Creator of Spiritual Biz Bootcamp

Publisher, Spiritual Biz Magazine

International Best Selling Author

[email protected]

www.kimberlymaska.com

www.spiritualbizpublishing.com

For more inspiration, check out my book.

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

My guest on this week's episode is Mike Roberts. As he became a husband and father, knowing he needed to get out of his current lifestyle, his wise mom said to him one day, "I think this might be a good job for you".

And so he tried it. And worked at it. And made the commitment.

Now he's a successful entrepreneur, who's so happy he made the choice he did, because he was able to have so many hours of "windshield time" with his kids over the years.

He used to tell them, "If you're not the lead dog, your view never changes", so get the heck out there and lead.

A few other great tips he had for his kids:

• Your internal voice is there for a reason (so incredibly true!)
• A void = unhappy and unhealthy (we must find purpose)
• Productive = happy and healthy (make things happen)

In the end, "his heart is filled with joy", because of the time he had with his kids. All because he made the decision to evolve, become successful and make his family a priority.

More about Mike below:

Selfcertified.com

https://www.cptwealthstrategies.com/

[email protected]

Check out my book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

Wait until you hear this unbelievable story!

Shannon Carroll, and her husband Dave, have written a book detailing their incredible journey with a crazy, very uncommon event.

You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation and some of Shannon's wise questions and conclusions.

Before you listen, here's a few key points she wants us to consider:

1. Take your vacations!
2. What is good isn't always what's best.
3. Pursue what you're called to do (what you're made of).
4. What will it cost me to have/pursue this?
5. Is this the season for (fill in the blank)?

Finally, after coming through this life altering experience, she recalls thinking: he's here, he's alive, he's enough.

Life is a healing process, no matter what you're going through.

Grab those lessons and let them sink in as they come.

Who knows, maybe your experience will be a movie someday?

More about Shannon below:

Shannon Carroll lives in Southern Indiana with her pastor-husband, three boys and a dog. She has a strong background as a Registered Nurse for many years, but had a major career change in June 2016, when she came home full time to run her own home-based essential oils and wellness business. This huge shift allowed her to homeschool her two younger sons. In addition to being a pastor's wife, serving in the church, raising her boys and loving life, Shannon became a best-selling author in October 2020. She and David, her husband, co-authored a book detailing their raw and bizarre struggle with traumatic amnesia. In it, they share how amnesia totally changed their life and set them on a new course. Shannon loves to speak to groups, sharing her stories and teaching with a vulnerable yet inspirational tone. When she's not being a homeschool mom or entrepreneur, you'll find her curled up with a historical fiction novel, going on walks or tending to her raised bed gardens.

Grab the Book: getbook.at/OneThingRemains

Website: www.davidandshannoncarroll.com

Essential Oils & Natural Living: https://shannon.lifestepseo.com

FaceBook: Shannon McKain Carroll

InstaGram: @DavidAndShannonCarroll

ClubHouse: shannon.carroll

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidandShannonCarroll/

Grab my book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

My guest on this week's episode is Derek Doepker, who shares that when we're trying new things, we may just get resistance.

But if we use that energy and accept that resistance as a challenge, and consider that if someone else can do it, maybe so can we, then we're definitely on our way to success.

He encourages us to take risks as we go, but to continue being grateful. It's our mindset, along with our belief in possibilities, that will sustain us and contribute to our success.

If you're struggling with trying something new, Derek encourages us to ask ourselves "What have I already done?" Remembering those accomplishments will boost your self-confidence and remind you of everything you already know. This builds momentum and you'll want to do more.

And if the goal seems too big, than ask yourself, "Can I just?" Can you just do this one thing today? Can you just send that one email? Can you just call that one person?

And the answer, of course, is almost always a resounding YES!

More about Derek below:

Derek Doepker is the author of 7 bestselling books on topics like fitness, personal development, business, and authorship - who's been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Success.com. After going from broke valet parker to selling over 75,000 books, he now empowers his students to become bestselling authors through his proven processes.

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Check out my book...

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book