Tough topics. Whether it's a disagreement with a coworker, or tackling uncomfortably conversations with our kids, it can be hard to know how to approach things.

Today's episode focuses on communication and conversations, exploring the impact of what we say or don't say on our lives and relationships.

• 0:50 - Meet our guest, Rayna Rose Exelbierd, a motivational speaker, author, and advocate for kindness.
• 4:20 - Rayna shares her experience with uncomfortable conversations, highlighting the importance of remaining calm and listening actively.
• 11:15 - Discussing the necessity of asking specific questions to foster open communication with teens and children.
• 15:40 - Addressing the misconception of sheltering children from challenging topics and the importance of age-appropriate discussions.
• 21:05 - Encouraging parents to praise their children, reinforce their strengths, and instill a sense of self-worth.

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Guest Spotlight: Name Here

Rayna Rose Exelbierd is the Chief Empowerment Officer, CEO of The Rose Grows. For the last decade, she has worked as a motivational speaker using her personal story to share lessons of rejection, resilience, and working with people who are different. Rayna emphasizes the importance of conversation and building relationships with other communities.

She has spoken to over a quarter of a million people. Rayna Rose has even more extraordinary stories about teens who made a difference under her mentorship. Through communication and leadership training, students have changed laws, received scholarships, launched businesses, and so much more!

About Rayna Rose Exelbierd:

• therosegrows.com
• Instagram: @therosegrows.trg
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raynaroseexelbierd/
• Check out her books about individuality and kindness, The Girl Who Wore Two Different Shoes and The Girl Who Said Hello to Everyone! 

About Your Host, Carmelita / Cat / Millie Tiu

Mom, spouse, coach, podcaster, wordsmith, legal eagle, retreat host.  Endlessly curious about how we can show up better for ourselves – because when we do that, we also show up better for our kids and those around us.  Visit carmelitatiu.com to learn more about Cat.

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