This week I had the pleasure of speaking with my long time friend, Carol Howard. We discussed what goes into planning large-scale events & some of her funniest memories of being behind the scenes. Here is a little more background on Carol: 

Carol Howard’s fundraisers have netted more than $18 million for Indianapolis organizations in the last decade. Carol’s passion is helping organizations, including the IU Health Foundation, the Indianapolis Zoo and other local nonprofits, raise the funding they need to succeed at their missions. Her events come together seamlessly because she is uniquely able to create fruitful partnerships between businesses, organizations and the volunteers and guests who return to her parties over and over. 

Carol honed her skills in sports marketing, working with some of the most well-respected race teams and the world’s best race car drivers. Now, she’s putting those skills to use planning Rev, the premiere charity gala that kicks off the month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 3,000-person fundraiser, now in its seventh year, has earned a reputation as the must-attend event of the year in Indianapolis, as well as national media attention in ESPN magazine, NBC’s Kentucky Derby broadcast and Associations Now.

Carol’s other recent projects included planning and managing a press conference and trailer premiere for the “Ford vs. Ferrari” movie, attended by Academy Award-winning actors Matt Damon and Christian Bale, in May 2019 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. She also directed the Universal Studios UK Movie Premiere “Born Racer” held at Indianapolis State Museum in September 2018. Carol directed the Premiere and coordinated the pre event cocktail reception, red carpet, and photo opportunities with Universal Studios. 

Where you can find more information on Rev: 
Instagram: @revindyevent
Facebook:@revindyevent
www.revindy.org 

Today I am chatting with Nicole Driskill - a wife & a mom of 2 boys (ages 9 and 6). Nicole is a lifestyle blogger of "Nicole In Style" on Instagram. Her passions include health & wellness through whole food nutrition, fashion, travel and skin care. She recently was accepted into the FASTer Way to Fat Loss coaching program. 

Over the last ten years, she has been raising her children and caring for her family. Her & I speak about the importance of reading ingredient labels & navigating life when you have a child with an allergy or intolerance, specifically to gluten & dairy. We also chat about the current COVID-19 situation & how that has affected grocery shopping & cooking meals for the entire family, especially when allergies are present. Enjoy!

Here's where you can find Nicole: 
Instagram: @nicoleinstyle
www.nicoleinstyle.com

Husband & wife duo teaming up for a podcast for the first time :) 

Since we are both in the hospitality industry, we wanted to air a special bonus episode on how the industry has been affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic & what that means for the future of the industry. 

We specifically discuss ways that while in lockdown/quarantine listeners can support local service industries & ways to make an impact as we start to come out & back into the world.

This is an uncertain time but one thing is certain - we are all in this together. 

Monisha loves to say she's chasing after Jesus in heels with a four year old in tow! That pretty much sums her up! She's a Believer and has raised two good humans & now she's bringing up her youngest Braxton, age 4, in the way of the Lord trying not to show up to Kindergarten with gray hair!

We talk about her striving to live healthy and honor her body as a temple. Last year after losing 70lb she had a catastrophic diagnosis and it’s basically been one leap of faith after another since then. She's a Therapist by day and Blogger/Social Curator/Digital Disciple by night. I hope you enjoy!

Where to find Monisha:
IG: @fearfullywonderfully_me
FB: Monisha Mitchell 

Regan Walsh is an NYU-certified executive and life coach who focuses on helping women who are overprogrammed and underwhelmed to reclaim their lives, both personally and professionally. She contributes to Harvard Business Review and Forbes, and has been featured in Fast Company, NBC.com, Today, and Real Simple. 

She has coached thousands of women through her one-on-one and group coaching programs, and she is regularly asked to give keynotes, facilitate workshops, and speak on panels for Fortune 500 companies, industry associations, and foundations. She has done so for clients like Nike, QuickBooks, and JPMorgan.

Regan is located in Columbus, Ohio, and coaches people from all over the world.

We discuss the concept of "Shedding Your Shoulds", diving deep into why as women we say YES when we really want to say NO.

Free guide on shedding your should: https://reganwalsh.com/resources/3-step-guide-shedding-shoulds/

Where you can find Regan: 
Reganwalsh.com

FB & IG: @reganwalsh_lifecoach

LinkedIn: Regan Walsh

Pinterest: Regan Walsh – Executive & Life Coach

One of my listeners reached out so I asked her what more I could cover of value to her. She suggested how I am building a business & keeping the balance. So here is what I wish I knew.

I have to say I’m NO expert – at all! I am still learning since I’ve only been out on my own for about a year and a half. I immerse myself in books, in certifications, in other podcasts – I truly believe in lifelong learning. If you don’t grow you’re dead! 

 So I started compiling things I wish I knew as I started out on my own
#1 – No one is going to believe in your business as much as you do. This one I still struggle with, but it was eye-opening when the lightbulb finally went off. People don’t understand work from home life – they just don’t. I would get so offended when others didn’t think I was busy working or didn’t value my time. Thing is – I can’t change them, but I could change my attitude. 

 #2 – Please know – balance isn’t a thing…

 #3 – Once you get to a tipping point, OUTSOURCE. As type A #1, I want to control everything. I felt as though I was do a disservice to my clients by hiring outside help. That no one could do it but me. But the thing is my time is MONEY – literally, my time is my product. So by outsourcing I was able to get time back in my day to focus on the important pieces/larger vision of my business. 

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing my lifelong best friend & fellow momma/entrepreneur Emily Cangany. 

Emily is a mom of two boys, Conner & Tucker, with a little babe on the way! When I say lifelong friends, I truly mean it. We've known each other since kindergarten - elementary-high school, grew up in the same church, church camp, cheered together in high school & college, same sorority, boyfriends, breakups, marriages, & now babies. She's married to her high school sweetheart Nate & is a PROUD basketball coach's wife!

As if she wasn't already amazing, Emily is an elementary school teacher but also a stylist for a clothing line called Savvi. She has been representing Savvi for about a year & a half & has THRIVED. She has found a true passion in helping women through fashion & faith. Emily has also found a new passion for health & wellness as a FASTer Way to Fat Loss client. Needless to say, she is a momma on a mission!

Where to find Emily:
Facebook: Hickory Chic Boutique
Instagram: @encangany
Website: www.savvi.com

Today I’m interviewing the incredible Connie Larkey. Connie is a pillar in our small community, not to mention a longtime family friend. I’m pretty sure she knew me before I knew how to ride a bike!

Her and her husband Todd own a small insurance agency in town. She has 2 grown daughters, Lindsey & Kelsey, along with two small dogs that she absolutely adores. 

But not only that, Connie is a breast cancer WARRIOR. A two time survivor, Connie has made it her mission that central Indiana women have what they need as they are going through breast cancer treatments. In conjunction with our local girls basketball team, Connie has helped plan, execute, & promote the annual Pink Out game, which has become a staple event in our local community. 

 The Pink Out game honors breast cancer survivors and supports the I.W.I.N. Foundation (Indiana Women in Need). The TC Pink Out has raised over $148,000 the last 11 years, with the 12th annual event occurring this Friday, January 24th.

We are talking about her journey & how the Pink Out game came to be in today’s interview. I can’t wait to showcase to you all this amazing woman as a champion of women & positive impact in our community.

Today I am chatting with Whitney Abraham, the QUEEN of confidence!

Whitney Abraham is a Premier Certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach and highly sought after Business Coach - she's helped thousands of women get their minds, bodies and businesses up and running and thriving. Through her private coaching practice, she works with other female entrepreneurs to help them capture their confidence and scale their online businesses to 6-figures and beyond.

We are covering all things mindset, health & wellness, & how to live your best life in 2020. Enjoy!

To learn more about Whitney and her work, visit www.whitneyabraham.com or check her out on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/whitneyabraham/

I hope you guys are ready for a new DECADE! That still sounds so crazy. Today I'm sharing some things to think about as we head into a new decade & some tactical tips on how to make 2020 your best year yet!