Have you ever struggled with losing weight? If so, you’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization, Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.

I’ve known my next guest, Dr. Kathy Campbell, AKA, Dr. Kathy or almost 20 years and I’d like you to get to know her as well. She personally knows what it’s like to struggle with obesity and, over the past 25-plus years, has been on a mission to assist people in maximizing health, wellness & increase vitality.

As a pharmacist & entrepreneur (she owns Medicap Pharmacy in Owasso), she is on a mission to engage, embrace, educate, empathize & empower people on their journey to better health. As you’ll learn, she may be one of the only pharmacists who wants to help her patients NOT to need pharmaceutical medication. She’s about prevention, using food as medicine, educating people on food choices & maximizing nutrition so your body runs effectively and efficiently. 

Get to know Dr. Kathy and learn a little about her new book coming out in late January!

Motherhood is a beautiful gift, but it isn’t always smooth sailing. That’s why it’s important to have a supportive community around you. Two Tulsa Mom’s decided to build their community by starting a healthy activity, walking. Learn more about the friend-duo, Hannah Smith and Tristen Swengle, why they started Mom Walk Tulsa and the benefits of being connected to a community of people who are experiencing the same season of life.

 Check out Mom Walk Tulsa: 

Instagram: Mom Walk Tulsa

Facebook: (Private Page): Mom Walk Tulsa

This episode features a conversation with a special friend and sorority sister, Barbara Byrne Allen, also known as "Bob". We met in college at Oklahoma State University at the beginning of her freshman year and my senior year. Her witty personality and contagious smile are only two of the many reasons I adore her. She is bright, beautiful, talented and an award-winning writer. She holds a spot in the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame.

During our conversation, she shares more about how she got into writing, her career trajectory, and the importance of mentorship. She also shares about being diagnosed as hard of hearing as an adult. 

You’ll also hear what prompted her and her husband to let their lease expire on their home and how they were able to be nomadic for fifteen months!  She’ll share a little about their travel adventures and working from the road, how that impacted their lives and where she is now!

So stick around for this mini-master class with Barbara Byrne Allen, aka...BOB!

Bonus Episode! One of the things I hear most often from people is that they have an idea for a book but don’t know how to get started. They also don’t know where they would find the time in their busy lives to sit down and write. There is a way to move from an idea to actually writing a book and connect with others for support and accountability along the way!

My guest this week, Aaron Bolzle, is the Founder of Next Here, (see full episode 116) and is also the President of a non-profit organization known as Writing Partners; an initiative that helps bridge the gap between ideas and action. Writing Partners cultivates creative communities where you can connect with other like-minded individuals either in-person or online and it provides an opportunity for regular participation and engagement in your creative writing endeavors. 

Check them out here: Writing Partners & then connect with others at ShutUpandWrite.org

Aaron Bolzle has learned to trust his gut when it comes to navigating through life’s big decisions. During our visit, he shares a path full of twists and turns that he couldn't have predicted. Early-on, he learned the significance hard work and of being open to opportunties which proved beneficial in eventually landing jobs at top companies including Universal and Apple. His Oklahoma roots kept him grounded on this path to purpose, always considering the importance of making a positive impact.

We also discuss Imposter Syndrome, the benetits of being a part of a team with an Abundance Mindset, and the importance of community.

Now, as the Founder of Next Here, he shares his vision for supporting businesses and communities as they innovate with top remote talent. 

Jenny Guthrie describes herself as a Family Nurse Practitioner by certification and a business owner by accident. During our visit she shares more about her background and what led her into a career in healthcare and how she eventually started her own business, Glow Medical, that has grown into one of the leading Medical Spas in Oklahoma. She is married to the love of her life and they have two young boys. So, she was at the top of her game, both personally and professionally, when she found a lump in her breast and it wasn't long after that she received a breast cancer diagnosis. In an effort to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness this month, she shares more about her turbulent journey since the diagnosis and the prominent role that Faith has played throughout this journey and on her road to recovery.

Christi Newendorp is dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs. As a special education teacher, Christi works with students who have a variety of needs and understands the importance of providing outstanding care and access to resources, so kids and parents are supported.

Personally, she and her husband have two sons with autism; one who is considered moderate and the other, severe. It is up to Christi and her husband to provide and coordinate care that includes around the clock supervision. Our visit shares more about her background as an educator and sheds light into her reality as a parent of two special needs sons who have graduated from a traditional high school but don’t have a clear path towards their future. 

Kelly Gibson owns Tours of Tulsa and has a deep love of storytelling. In this episode you'll learn more about Kelly's background and how she grew-up living at a summer camp year-round, and later on how she negotiated with her full-time employer to have a "side-hustle" giving tours in Tulsa and why she eventually left accounting to pursue something she is passionate about - sharing the rich history of Tulsa! 

Many Tulsa children are beginning the new school year empty handed because their parents cannot afford to buy the paper, pencisl, notebooks, pens, erasers, and the myriad of supplies on classroom lists. While school-supply drives help fill some need, The Pencil Box, a non-profit founded by Nancy Bolzle, provides free school supplies to teach year-round.

During this visit, she shares what inspired her to start The Pencil Box, and how it runs as an organization - including how they decide what teachers are able to shop. They have an incredible way to track what teachers are getting and let the Principal at the school know. This frees up money for them to purchase larger items that they are in need of. She also shares how the pandemic affected their organization and how they pivoted to reach teachers. 

Their upcoming fundraiser Rock, Paper, Scissors is rapidly approaching - October 14 - and she shares details about the event! For more information about this special event, check out: ThePencilBox.org/rps

Kristy Eller DeBoer is the founder of KED Styled. Kristy's career prior to this was behind the camera, but she has rewritten that script and now it's her time to shine in front of the camera - and she does! Our conversation shares about a significant life event that caused her to reflect on her life and realize that she wasn't where she wanted to be. So, she made the conscious decision to take some time and "do the work" to get herself on a healthier track that included the decision to be sober and create a healthier lifestyle that resulted in shedding the old Kristy - along with 30 pounds - and feeling better than she's felt in years! We also talk about stepping out in faith to start her business, the importance of having supportive friendships and so much more!