Meet Elizabeth Black, a social entrepreneur and former elementary school Spanish teacher who believes every student should have the opportunity to learn a language. Together with her brother, they launched a purpose-driven company, Bee Bilingual (www.bee-bilingual.com), an online education program that provides engaging, affordable language instruction to K-5 students. Check it out at www.bee-biligual.com. Show notes and past episodes available at https://www.purposelounge.com.

In this EP of Purpose Lounge, Laura Malcolm shares her story of achieving purpose stemming from the unexpected loss of their daughter Layla back in 2013, just five weeks before her due date. In the midst of their heart-wrenching sadness, surrounded by flowers and a never-ending supply of lasagna dinners, Laura and her husband looked around and thought there must be a better way. And this is where www.giveinkind.com was born. Want more inspiration, check out past + future EPs at www.purposelounge.com.

At the age of 9, Heidi Metz joined her parents, the founder, and co-founder of Mercy Ships, on a hospital ship the size of two football fields traveling all over the world doing relief work. Today, Heidi has her own purpose with www.imanibank.com, a mobile payment company, and wallet built on Blockchain technology. Imani provides a safe and effective means for the world's 2.5M unbanked to store and save their money. Tune in and read the show notes at http://www.purposelounge.com

When you tune into Purpose Lounge you immediately get thrust into a conversation steeped in meaning, and sometimes that leads to vulnerable moments.  With Sara LeHoullier (www.thebusybee.me), her vulnerability shines through and that, my friends, is why I invited her to share her story. What makes Sara shine so bright is her continuous effort to make the world a better place (www.shopthechange).  And believe me, she's doing it!  Be sure to tune into past eps at http://www.purposelounge.com.

Alicia Dara is a nationally recognized voice teacher (singing and public speaking) based in Seattle. She has helped thousands of people break through blocks, find their voice, and put it to work. Her most popular group training is "Public Speaking Bootcamp for Women", which helps women strengthen their voices, clarify their messaging, and push back against workplace sexism. Alicia's purposeful journey started at the young age of 15.  Tune in to hear her story!  Check her out at www.aliciadara.com.

Sarah Haggard launched her purpose and it's all because of a life long quest to help others, and... a woman named, Eileen.  Sarah is the founder and CEO of Tribute (www.tributementorship.com), a workplace mentorship app that radically redefines and improves mentorship for your company—and your employees. Break out your notebook for this masterclass on what it means to live a life of purpose!

And, hey, aren't you curious who Eileen is?  Well, tune in and be inspired!

"You have cancer."  Three words no one ever wants to hear from their physician.  In this very special episode of Purpose Lounge, Randall Broad talks about his own cancer journey, what he learned, and what he now teaches anyone who may be faced with the same life altering news. A 10-year lung cancer survivor, Randy’s greatest mission is to advocate for fellow patients. Learn more about Randy and the work he is doing by reading the show notes available at http://www.PurposeLounge.com.

Have *you* ever talked to dead people!? Meet Tina Powers! Tina is a former news reporter who now works as a professional medium, receiving psychic messages from the deceased.  In this episode, you'll receive powerful messages from the very much alive, Ms. Powers.  Lessons about doing what you love, trusting yourself, combating negative energy, and addressing the skeptics. And, her most memorable encounter! (HINT: "Billie Jean"). Schedule a private reading at www.tinapowers.com.

In this episode of Purpose Lounge, we welcome a new year by facing our fears so we can do the things we're meant to do, achieve our purpose, and live a life that is authentically ours with no regrets!  So how do you allow Fear to Rise vs. Rule in your life? Tune in to Purpose Lounge and find out!

Reflections on 2018 and key messages and themes that bubbled up to the surface in Purpose Lounge! The importance of being seen is, especially when so many of us battle depression and anxiety.  Feeling needed!  Self-love!  Overcoming!  Let's continue to seek out opportunities to live a life of purpose and meaning.  Let's put an end to comparing ourselves to others, and stomp out the "disease to please."  Let's show up as our best self, be vulnerable, and live this life!