Positive Productivity

"Constantly putting everybody in front of yourself is poison disguised as nobility."

Growing up in a very religious family, Amy Smith, Certified Confidence Coach of The Joy Junkie, realized after the death of her father and her own personal experiences of learning to speak up, that she wanted to teach others to find their voice and speak up for themselves. Join Kim as Amy shares the importance of the belief in your own value, allowing yourself the freedom to feel what you feel and how to express your feelings in a healthy way!

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Highlights:

00:55 The realization of her mission

09:02 There are reasons why we are those "yes" people

15:01 Fight or flight

25:23 "Constantly putting everybody in front of yourself is poison disguised as nobility."

31:52 How to approach people when they are offensive to your beliefs or lifestyle

42:36 Two challenges for you!!

47:24 Getting in touch with Amy

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? If so, do us all a favor and go back to bed!

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"I spend my life asking people to tell me stories. As a result I get to hear stories and I get to be reminded about my own stories. So if you can just be a person who makes space for others to speak, I think that's a beautiful thing."

Matthew Dicks is first a father of two and a husband, followed by an elementary school teacher for 20 years, a writer and novelist, and also a storyteller. Join Kim as Matthew shares with her some pointers he teaches in his classes on storytelling, how he always makes time for his children, and how he occasionally lets his inner kid's dreams come true.

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Highlights:

00:54 Father and husband first

03:44 Launching Speak Up

10:10 How to tell a better story

20:21 Cutting out the "Just give me one more minute"

29:58 Connect with strangers and cry

37:25 Ice cream for breakfast

Do you allow your team to shine or are you keeping them hidden in the background? Listen in as I discuss having a team and how they can help you blossom!

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"Remember that you are worthy. You are worthy to have, you are worthy to be, you are worthy to do whatever you want in your life. And to remember love YOU first."

Kim Trosper, who is a Corporate Trainer and Empowerment Coach, was told when she was young that children were to be seen but not heard and that she was selfish; this stuck with her. In her 20's she volunteered, worked with homeless, and became a foster parent. Eventually she adopted two children and had one biological child. Kim shares that after many years filled with major challenges, due to the mental health of one of her adoptive children, she had to make a very difficult decision. Listen in as Kim Trosper opens up to Kim about her incredible journey, how her work transitioned into coaching, and how she was deemed "Queen of Stinkin Thinkin".

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Highlights:

01:00 Labeled as "selfish"

04:35 "You can't give from an empty cup"

9:00 Working with a major challenge

16:31 Life after the big decision

21:58 The art of speaking up

24:57 Queen of Stinkin Thinkin

28:21 Affirming the positive is better

34:22 Teach your children about self-care and to be easy on yourself

As a mom of five and small business owner, I often find myself pulled in 18 gazillion directions. Amazingly, however, kids and clients create similar challenges. Listen to hear what I mean!

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"I wanted to inspire people with magic and teach how magicians think. The magician's mindset is all about making the impossible possible in your own life and being productive with it."

At the age of four Victoria Mavis had her first contact with magic. On her seventh birthday she received her first magic set and performed her first stage show. Now, a world known magician, podcast host and author, Victoria shares with Kim about the art of improvising, clearing out your mind with meditation, and the magic behind podcasting.

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Highlights:

00:56 It was magic at the age of four

5:04 Dreamt of having her own show

7:57 Scripts and the art of improvising

15:12 Journaling

23:28 Podcasting is a magical world

32:47 Unleashing the endless possibilities of podcasting

37:45 A sense of purpose

40:53 The next ninety

I'm often asked how I "do it all." Truth be told, I don't. I have Team Awesome supporting me and doing most of it. Listen as I share who's on my team and what they all do!

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"So if you go for it and you have persistence and resilience and surround yourself with a tribe of people I think that either the short term or long term you will be successful."

Amani Robert, the Chief Musical Curator from The Amani Experience, knew for a long time that he wanted to become a DJ before actually starting his own business and pursuing his dream. In the meantime he finished school and joined Corporate America and worked for Marriott at many different locations. During his corporate journey he had the opportunity to watch and take notes on DJ's wherever he happened to be located. After moving to California he finally took the plunge and started his business on the side and now is a full time DJ, music producer, and professor. Listen in as Amani joins Kim to discuss his biggest lesson learned, you can do a lot but you can't do it all, and what DJing as a profession is like!

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Highlights:

00:52 Growing up in hotels

8:28 Favorite parts about what Amani does today and his biggest lesson learned

12:39 You can do anything you put your mind to, but you can't do it all

22:08 Silent Discos

29:07 Love songs and dedications to a thought leader

35:24 Amani's team

Despite all the episodes where I tell you to sleep, today I have contradictory advice… When You're On a Roll… Rock It! Listen to hear what I mean!

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