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Elizabeth, the founder of Admin & More, has been instrumental in supporting the success of start-ups and business owners. With this knowledge and hands-on experience, as well as a passion to see small businesses grow and accelerate, Elizabeth created a membership programme - Start-up Circle, which includes, training, networking and business resources that covers all the foundations a business needs.

She started her career in banking in the city. After moving from London to Northamptonshire in 2000 she followed a path into the charity sector after taking her marketing exams. After 15 years in the charity sector, Elizabeth knew that she needed to make a change and given the skills that she had acquired, she decided to start her own Virtual Assistant business, which has grown each year since 2016.

Elizabeth lives with her retired firefighter husband in Northamptonshire, who provides tremendous support as a house husband enabling her to build the business. Elizabeth and her husband enjoy their holiday home by the Norfolk coast to get away from the stresses and strains of the working week.

Website: http://www.adminandmore.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-wright-virtual-assistant
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWVirtualAsst
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adminandmore
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adminandmore
Podcast - Small Business Stories: https://anchor.fm/smallbusinesscommunity
Start-up Circle: https://www.startupcircle.co.uk

“Have you ever experienced walking into a space – and realizing that you have just been transported to someplace very special?” asks Brad Weesner. “This wonderful transformation is the very reason I love interior design.” Raised in Washington, D.C., the designer has always been surrounded by classicism, diplomacy, graciousness and the international climate that only the nation’s capital can provide. “Washington is one of the most beautiful cities in the world”, he says.

Clients appreciate the designer’s prior management experience in luxury hotels, and in residential construction and real estate. “It is daunting to put something so personal as your home in the hands of someone else, but when there is a common goal of good design, this always works beautifully and our clients have seen that the journey was worth it.”

The aspects that architecture can bring to a room, and the client’s desire for functionality are always the fundamental starting point in my work. To then create a remarkable interior is my ultimate goal”. This focus is true for the firm’s residential projects as well as hospitality and corporate projects. Recent work includes the historic theater - The Weinburg Center for the Performing Arts in Frederick MD, and the 60 year old landmark - Annie’s Paramount Steak House in Washington D.C. The designer’s residential projects include a custom 15,000 sq. ft. home and a contemporary and glamorous penthouse both located in Bethesda.

The use of original artwork, wonderful lighting, calming colors are the hallmark of Weesner’s design work. He has served on the board of the Frederick Arts Council and his projects have been published in “Spectacular Homes of Washington, D.C.” and "Shore Decor" by A. Rooney, The Washington Examiner, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and Spaces Magazine.

He's passionate about Dogs , Horses (English Riding), Sailing (mostly sloops) , Entertaining (Cooking, Wine and guests at home), The Art of Conversation (He slips into big words sometimes) , Fine Cars (Coach building actually), Mentoring & Developing others (think AA Sponsorship) and more.

Forshew Interior Design produces exquisite spaces for distinguished clients in residential environments.

As one of the nation’s top designers for nearly 14 years, Brad creates spaces that capture his client’s personality by combining comfort, functionality, and elegance. His design nuances unite traditional luxury with contemporary edges making him one of the most sought-after designers.

Brad has worked for several of the largest luxury homebuilders in the mid-Atlantic region. It was there that he honed his innate ability to work with architects, planners and builders throughout the construction process. As a result, Brad’s extensive construction knowledge instills trust from both his clients and his contractors.

Additionally, Brad’s 20 years of experience within the luxury hospitality industry has earned him praise for his ability to utilize timeless design elements with memorable accents. He mixes durable furnishings with extraordinary textures. With an eye for accessibility and traffic flow, Brad brings a refined aesthetic that is cost-effective for the client.

Today, Forshew Interior Design represents many of the top luxury brands in the US and works with better auction houses in New York and on the east coast of the U.S. We have relationships with art galleries focused on the curation of notable works of art to provide a deep and broad source of artwork to enhance your space, or to serve as the inspiration point. Our sources for hand-made rugs, unique hotel furnishings, and period-specific furnishings from overseas help us create interiors of distinction and sophistication.

Website: https://www.forshewdesign.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forshewdesign
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forshewdesign
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forshewdesign
Podcast: https://welldesignedlives.com

Considered a Mind Whisperer ®, Dawna combines her knowledge, wisdom, experience and talents to help people create a life of Happiness, Prosperity, and Love. Her vision is to transform each person’s individual pain into “silver lining” gifts to create a global impact of healing and creating abundance for all.

Dawna has over 25 years combined years of professional experience. As a former Financial Advisor, her book, Financially Fit, is a #1 Amazon International Best Seller bringing together the world of money and the energy body, and the souls essence. “Financially Fit is for the person who wants to align their inner balance to gain infinite prosperity in all areas of their life,” says Dawna Campbell.

Dawna is a professional speaker sharing her techniques during interactive workshops and maintains an international private practice with her Heart Centered Healing approach to “Create it Now”. She has shared the stage with Lisa Nichols, Dr. Joe Vitale, Sharon Lechter, and David Meltzer.

Dawna’s educational background includes University Degree’s in both Finance and Marketing and she spent a decade in the Financial Planning arena as a Managing Principal for an Investment Firm. She lived in an Ashram (spiritual living community) for a year studying the energy body, brain wave patterns, meditation and healing. In addition, she has studied natural healing with a Medicine Woman, Shamans, Yogic Healers, and Buddhist Monks, as they passed down their gifts.

Dawna has been featured on the Quantum Leap Forum with the LA Tribune, Business Talk Radio, Let’s Create a Better World with Bobby Elias, and had a weekly radio podcast hosted on Mind Body Radio called “Create it Now”. Dawna was the visionary with the Global Healing Movement and part of The Mentor Studio with Michael Silvers and Mary Glorfield.

Dawna currently resides in Bigfork, Montana, is the President of her company, The Healing Heart, Inc. and has 3 beautiful children.

“The Universal Love Force Energy is all things. This energy is the healer, love is the energy that heals, and the heart is where we discover it.” 

“Live the Life you Love and Love the Life you Live”
~ Dawna Campbell

Website: https://www.dawnacampbell.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnacampbell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingheartinc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawnacampbell811
Twitter: https://twitter.com/healingheartinc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dawnacampbell
Financially Fit Book: https://financiallyfitbook.com 
Financially Fit Gift: https://financiallyfitbook.com/free-gift

Lucy Abigail is the sole founder of Keys to Clarity - empowerment coaching for fulfilment seekers; individuals who feel unhappy with their life and don't know how to change it.

Lucy’s words:

“I don't know about you, but I'm always trying to find more happiness, satisfaction and fulfilment in my life because I don't want to be on the other side with any regrets. I am a fulfilment seeker.

If you don't go for the big dreams, you can be content. Have a house, a good relationship, build a family. However there's always a part of you that knows what your missing out. You're paying all that additional happiness to be comfortable and content and secure within what you know. Here's a thought for you, if you don't put yourself in a position to fail, you never put yourself in a position to succeed either. All you're doing is sustaining who you are, you're not growing or learning,  not succeeding. Just sustaining.

Keys to Clarity was set up to help others overcome obstacles (or opportunities as I call them) to their happiness. It's purpose is to encourage, educate and empower you to live a fulfilling life. It's what my life is dedicated to right now.

My hunt for happiness lead me into the world of positive psychology, the science behind all the best self-help books.

There, the world's most reputable psychologists became my teachers and with them I found answers to some of my life's hardest questions.

The foundation of what has helped me came from positive psychologists Richard Ryan and Edward Deci's Self-Determination Theory, which states autonomy, competence, and relatedness are essential psychological needs of any individual to be mentally healthy.

Studies on being self-determined, especially autonomous, have shown to increase well-being, performance in education, job satisfaction and reduced stress, overall leading to a happier and more fulfilling life.

I see a world where everyone has the knowledge and the confidence to live a fulfilling life that makes them happy.

I'd appreciate hearing your story! Please use the link to Calendly to book a connection call in the next few weeks. I'm looking forward to connecting with you.”

Do You Want Three Free Exercises to Live a More Fulfilling Life?: https://keystoclarity.ck.page/shareyourstory

Website: https://keystoclarity.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-abigail
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keys_to_clarity
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeystoClarity.co.uk
Book mentioned in the interview: https://styin.me/the-gap-and-the-gain
Calendly connection call: https://calendly.com/keystoclarity/connection-call

Lynn Yap is the author ofThe Altruistic Capitalist. A qualified attorney in multiple jurisdictions, Lynn has taken companies public on Wall Street and has worked on innovation strategies with consumer companies.

Having earned an MBA from The Wharton School, Lynn’s passionate about shifting the business conversation from short term goals and profits to sustainable impact for our people and the planet. 

Lynn is also the founder of Actv8 Network, Actv8 partner with companies to deliver educational and developmental programmes that have a lifetime impact on their target student group. As well as making a contribution to the students, company participants receive training and the opportunity to practice invaluable workplace skills, such as coaching, giving and receiving feedback, design thinking, leadership and communication.

Lynn is passionate about working with business leaders to create social impact and value with all stakeholders, customers, teams and partners alike. Her experience in innovation, brand and strategy as well as skill sets in data analytics, business model innovation and design thinking, enables her to support brands in implementing purpose in their strategy and communication.
She has worked with global companies and start-ups in the US and Europe to increase brand awareness and marketing campaign efficiency, deliver operational excellence and digital transformation, and increase sales in existing and new markets.

Website: https://actv8.network + https://www.altruisticcapitalist.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnlyyap
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynnlyyap
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/altruisticcapitalist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAltruisticCapitalist

Terry Tucker believes everyone is born to lead an uncommon and extraordinary life and that has nothing to do with where you work, how much money you make, or where you live. We are not all born with the same gifts and talents but we all have the ability to become the best person we are capable of becoming. But how do you achieve this remarkable life in an age where everyone seems to just get by?

In this book, Terry answers the three basic questions that will lead you to your best life. "What is excellence, how do you achieve it, and most importantly, how do you sustain it?
The ten principles outlined in this book will provide you with the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakeable beliefs and dedicated behaviors that will guide you to your uncommon and extraordinary life.

These principles will reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome to achieve and maintain excellence. Do you have what it takes to apply these principles to lead your uncommon and extraordinary life?

Terry Tucker has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a Citadel cadet, an undercover narcotics investigator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, and most recently, a cancer warrior. He and his wife have lived all over the United States and currently reside in Colorado with their daughter and a Wheaten Terrier, Maggie. In 2019, Terry started the website, Motivational Check, to help others find and lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. More information and his podcasts can be found at motivationalcheck.com.

Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179
Twitter: https://twitter.com/terrytucker2012

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/sustainable-excellence/id1529057645
Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS
Barnes & Noble USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sustainable-excellence-terry-tucker/1137534840
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08GLGVTVS
Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/sustainable-excellence/terry-tucker/9781951129514
Book depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781951129514
Blackwells: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781951129514
Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/book/473573460/Sustainable-Excellence-Ten-Principles-To-Leading-Your-Uncommon-And-Extraordinary-Life
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/sustainable-excellence-ten-principles-to-leading-your-uncommon-and-extraordinary-life

The School for Fathers Podcast disrupts the idea that once we’re a father, life stays the same. Join entrepreneur and mother of 10, Danusia Malina-Derben as she interviews working fathers about how they’re answering the question: How can I be a father and still be me? She hears from celebrities, well-known authors, heavyweight entrepreneurs, global activists, career powerhouses, influencers, & leading experts. Expect vulnerable conversation and insights that blow fresh air into what we know about men as working fathers.

In today’s episode, she chats with Michael de Groot, Chief Storyteller at Staying Alive UK, podcast host and stepfather of two. His professional quest is to enable small business owners to become better storytellers and share engaging stories about themselves and their businesses. He does this through his own small business where he produces impactful cartoons and animation campaigns, engaging audiences and giving them a unique insight into an organisation’s story and value proposition. The story at the core of this episode called LEAPS is the one in which Michael became a stepfather and we are lucky to be taken through a tour of his stepdad story blueprint.

He bravely shows his story of growth and also challenges listeners to embrace the rollercoaster of fatherhood with mindfulness, radical honesty and a big dose of humour.

Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!

Podcast website: https://schoolforfathers.com
Danusia’s website: http://www.danusiamalinaderben.com

Entrepreneur Vaughn Granger discuss what it takes to be successful in business, sales and leadership thru real-life experiences and results.

Second generation haberdasher, seven-figure business owner, serial entrepreneur and men’s performance coach on a mission to help individuals reach new heights in their professional and personal lives. Nothing excites me more than watching people pursue their own unique versions of success instead of settling for mediocre. I developed the GAME method as a framework for addressing- and optimising- all the key areas of our lives simultaneously so that we can ultimately show up in the world as our absolute best selves.

Website: https://www.vaughngranger.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaughngranger
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaughgranger
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lvgranger
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vaughngranger
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/vaughn-granger

I am Fiona Demark, an inspirational speaker and life coach who moves participants from not achieving the results they are capable of, to inspiring positive change in both your professional and personal lives. I provide practical strategies that make a lifelong impact upon participants.

Over the past 25 years I have had the pleasure of working with people to gain focus and step into their own power. My real world examples of overcoming adversity and building resilience place me in perfect stead to share tools with others to build personal resources and inspiration to reach their goals.

What makes me unique and stand out from every other executive trainer and keynote speakers, is that I am legally blind. Having a disability since birth has taught me that life can be a challenge, but ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade’. By meeting challenges head on and constantly stepping outside my comfort zone I have built resilience and learned how to keep moving forward through adversity.

I would love to share this knowledge with you and look forward to speaking with you further about how we can work together to make this happen.

Website: https://fionademark.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionademark/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiona.demark_blind_inspiration/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fiona.Demark
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDQBS9ifcfQG3VXjR7bzFw

Lane Kawaoka is a Licensed Professional (PE) with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Construction Management and a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering both from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. He currently owns 21 Apartments Buildings, 2 Manufactured Home developments, and an Assisted-Living Facility totalling 4,500+ units in 12 different states.

Lane Kawaoka started investing when he was 13 years old with the $2,000 he earned from the summer job picking Pineapples in Maui, he bought a $500 Ukulele and deposited the $1500 into a RothIRA via mutual funds. That Ukulele is featured in the SimplePassiveCashflow.com podcast’s theme song.

Lane started his venture in real estate investing in 2009 after living on the road for 5 years as a construction supervisor by purchasing an A-class rental in Seattle that rented $2200 per month. Three years later he was able to acquire a duplex. While looking for a 3rd investment in 2012, the market was rebounding and he realized most investments would yield negative cashflow. After this realization, Lane converted his portfolio to secondary markets with robust job markets and Rent-to-Value Ratios that would yield $250-$400 monthly profit between rents and all expenses.

Lane’s passion project the Top-50 Investing podcast SimplePassiveCashflow.com, a free podcast and online learning resource in passive real estate investing. Working as a high paid professional in Corporate America and frustrated by the traditional wealth building dogma, Lane was compelled to inspire and mentor other working professionals on how to do real estate investing and build their own portfolios. Lane urges other working professionals just get started by utilizing their highest and best use (their day job) to save the for the 20% down payment for a conventional loan to acquire a single-family home rental. The Simple Passive Cashflow method is to only buy investments with a healthy cashflow buffer that can withstand a market downturn. Lane has gotten so much appreciation for his work via these kind words from his audience.

In addition to mentoring and mastermind group, Lane also partners with investors who want to build their portfolio, but are too busy to handle direct investments. He uses his engineering mind, investing knowledge, and network to optimize investment returns for others by operating the Hui Deal Pipeline Club, a free investor club where he filters investments and underwrites the numbers and partners. Unlike other investor lists and groups, Lane’s investors have personal access to him and know that Lane is personally investing alongside with his investors.

Today Lane lives in Honolulu, Hawaii where he is bringing solid investment opportunities and bridging the financial gap to the home where he grew up. There he operates ReiAloha: Hawaii’s Passive Real Estate Investment Ohana. He still works the day job as an engineer but more because he wants to with people he likes to be around and in a non-profit organization. In the grand scheme of things the day jobs is pretty “Simple Passive Cashflow” and allows him to operate his syndication and investing business property without having to pressure to take unnecessary risks for his investors in order to put food on the table.

Website: https://simplepassivecashflow.com
Podcast: https://styin.me/simple-passive-cashflow-podcast
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/LaneKawaoka
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekawaoka
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplepassiveCF