Sharing Passion and Purpose

With a background in business and executive coaching, Dr. Wendy Shirk is passionate about assisting others in maximizing their full potential. As she knows first-hand, it takes commitment to show up for yourself and do the work, but what's waiting for you on the other side can be a better, stronger version of yourself. During this episode, you'll learn more about Wendy's background as well as get to know her on a personal level as she opens up about her personal journey of healing from trauma she experienced during childhood as well the recent loss of her mother. And as a breast cancer survivor herself, she provides thoughts and insight during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Anyone who has suffered trauma and/or loss will be able to relate to her testament about the importance of seeking support and taking the proper time to grieve. In the end, you'll admire her tenacity of refusing to bury the hurt and take the proper steps to walk through the healing process. And as a coach herself, she is ready to walk alongside you in your journey to maximize yourself and your life.

Mother-of-four, Brittany Stokes, is the Co-Founder of Project Orphan and Tulsa Girls Home (TGH). What started as a desire to help young people abroad, through Project Orphan, has grown into a pursuit to assist kids, girls specifically, on a local level, by founding the Tulsa Girls Home. Surprisingly, this remarkable program, that helps girls aging out of foster care, didn’t exist prior to her efforts. Both impactful projects are near and dear to her heart as they serve as a resource that changes the narrative for these young kids. Now, locally, young women who are aging out of Foster Care have access to resources and a beautiful, safe place to live even after they age out of foster care. This interview shares more about Brittany’s background and journey in starting Tulsa Girls Home.

You can find Brittany online:

Instagram: @Brittanyraestokes

Also, click HERE for Project Orphans & HERE for Tulsa Girls Home

Special Thanks to my Sponsor of this Podcast:

I'd like to thank the sponsor of this podcast, Tania Bledsoe with State Farm Insurance. Tania is my insurance agent and I highly recommend her! She is knowledgeable about the industry and can be trusted to coach you on the level of insurance coverage you need.  She is passionate about helping people and families cover their biggest assets, including life, home and auto. Get a quote from Tania today. She’s located at 3307 S. Harvard Avenue. You can also reach out online at www.call-tania.com or call (918)600-2583.

Gina Conroy is connected to several passions, including as an author, teacher and a writing coach. She is also an empty-nester who had different plans for this phase of life but ended up becoming a caregiver to her mother; which she shares is now her purpose. During this visit, you'll hear how she has learned to navigate this new course with grace and provides encouragement to others who might be in the same season of life. She also shares insight into her new book coming out this fall! 

His vintage car driving service includes classic automobiles from the 1930's to 1960's, and provides transportation for weddings, as well as serving as props in photo shoots. 

During this visit, Mike shares more about his background, how his second career is going as well as offering some tips to consider when taking headshots.

You can connect with Mike online, https://miketedford.com

A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference in transforming a space. Someone who knows this first hand is Lori Medik, Co-owner of Five Star Painting of Tulsa. She and her husband, Trevor Bass, are partners in this venture. Lori works in production, where her attention to detail and strong work ethic and outstanding communication and follow-up skills make her painting business stand out from the rest.

During this visit, Lori shares more about her background as an entrepreneur, including experience running multiple businesses prior to starting Five Star Painting of Tulsa, what it's like to work in a male-dominated industry, and how although her core values don't align with the overall painting industry,  she is working to create positive change for the environment. 

It’s been a decade since our last interview with local radio/tv personality and Tulsa Kids “Dad Rocks” Blogger, Lynn Hernandez and a lot has changed over the years. His career, like many others, has evolved and changed substantially due to technology and social media. We’ll catch you up with his life as a single dad raising two kids, some career updates and what’s he’s currently working on.

When Ashley Campbell’s first child was a toddler, it was happenstance that she ran across an article about a family who devoted a full year to traveling the world. That article seemed to spark the belief in her that one day it might be possible for her family to do the same. At the time, she and her husband, Chris, visited about the possibility and it quickly became an idea they couldn’t shake. In fact, their desire seemed to grow. Years passed, their family burgeoned to five children, and so did their savings designated for the trip. Their dream became a reality in June 2022 when her family embarked on 365 days of travel abroad. During this episode, you'll learn more about  how this family of seven was able to take the trip of a lifetime and what they gained from their incredible journey.

Connect with Ashley online: 

Instagram: @underthesycamore

Facebook: Under the Sycamore

Welcome to Season 8! In this short conversation (less than 15 minutes), you'll hear more about my personal experience of when it clicked for me that you should pursue a career and life that you are passionate about. 

Looking forward to some insightful guests and good conversations this season. Next week you'll hear from Ashly Campbell, Creative Entrepreneur and Lead Creator @underthesycamore.

Look for new episodes every week! Happy Tuesday!

As I wrap-up Season 7, I share about how my "Grow More in 2024" theme applies to the Sharing Passion and Purpose Podcast by growing the conversation through Live Events. I started an in-person live podcast event for women to come together to connect, learn and grow called "Conversations with Passion and Purpose". I also announce the next date of the in-person event in the fall (It's September 13th!) with my guest, Amy Siegfried, CEO & Co-Founder of Last Night's Game. The topic we'll discuss is how to find your key differentiator professionally and/or personally to identify your competitive edge, create confidence through sports and the art of making small talk.

If you are interested in learning more about being a sponsor of an upcoming in-person event, there are several options available! Please email me directly: [email protected] to learn about these opportunites to share more about your product and business. 

Also, I'm taking a break this summer to plan for Season 8. If you have any guests that you want me to reach out to, please email me or send a DM! See you again on August 20th!

Check out this Bonus Episode! It's a podcast recording of the Live May Event. Conversations with Passion and Purpose with special guest, Cyndi Kane. I'm sharing a portion of this live conversation for listeners to get a sneak peek into what a live event is like! Warning: the audio recording has alot of background noise given the large room.