Life Lessons continues our Ace Hardware interviews with Michael Wynn of Sunshine Ace Hardware. Learn how Ace Hardware is an extension of your family and community.

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CEO in 10 features Cheryl Bachelder of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, debuting a watershed leadership book- Dare to Share. Along with her team at Popeyes, they created a workplace where people are treated with respect and dignity where servant leadership is a daring path of tough mindedness.

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IT’S NEARING PROM AND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TIME, THE PERFECT TIME FOR PARENTS TO TALK WITH THEIR TEENS ABOUT UNDERAGE DRINKING.

 

THE GOOD NEWS IS RECENT REPORTS SHOW THAT UNDERAGE DRINKING CONTINUTES TO DECLINE AND PARENTS ARE STILL THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON THEIR TEENS’ DECISIONS ABOUT DRINKING ALCOHOL.

 

BUT MANY PARENTS STILL FIND APPROACHING THE TOPIC CHALLENGING…AND HERE TO HELP START THAT CONVERSATION IS EDUCATOR AND CERTIFIED PARENT COACH M-J CORCORAN.

 

SUGGESTED QUESTIONS:

TELL US ABOUT THE RECENT DROP REPORTED IN UNDERAGE DRINKING.

 

 

WHAT IS BEST WAY FOR PARENTS TO OPEN A DISCUSSION ABOUT UNDERAGE DRINKING WITH THEIR TEENS?

 

 

YOU’VE HELPED DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO GUIDE PARENTS THROUGH THIS CONVERSATION WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES. HOW DOES IT WORK?

 

 

HOW DO PARENTS KNOW WHEN TO START “THE CONVERSATION”?

 

 

WHAT SPECIFIC TIPS CAN PARENTS IMPLEMENT RIGHT AWAY?

 

 

Bio - -MJ Corcoran---Parent Coach

The Family Talk About Drinking program was created in collaboration with MJ Corcoran, M.Ed, who has more than 25 years of experience working with families as a teacher, parent educator and school administrator. She has been certified as a parent coach through the international Network for Children and Family, The Adler School for Professional Coaching and The Academy for Family Coach Training. You can learn more about her on FamilyTalkAboutDrinking.com.

CEO in 10 features Chris Faulkner of Breitling Energy. He discusses: 

 

Vacation time!  Driving, flying or staying home? Your vacation plans may be determined by the price at the pump. How much are those fill-ups going to be?

 

We all know that gas at the pump comes from a barrel of oil, but who sets those prices? Historically, as the main producer, it has been OPEC. But now,  thanks to the shale revolution.  Could the creation of a joint U.S., Mexico and Canada oil production effort make North America completely energy independent?  And could it decrease the power of OPEC to determine the price of a barrel of oil, resulting in lower energy prices, which could be a determining factor in people’s travel plans?

Will this group help bring down or stabilize oil prices?

How will this benefit the U.S. consumer?

Will this joint effort control prices like OPEC does now?

Are Canada and Mexico interested in joining?

What are you doing to start this confederation?

How soon, if at all, will this be a reality?

 

About Chris Faulkner:

As CEO of Breitling Energy Companies, Chris Faulkner is an expert in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asian oil and gas operations. He has appeared on many media outlets including Reuters, Fox, Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC and The Weather Channel. Faulkner has also been invited to speak at industry conferences worldwide. ”Breaking Free: the Shale Rock Revolution”,  a movie produced by Faulkner just released this March, explores the rise of America's energy independence and why we have low prices at the pump.

Start your week off with a jolt of wisdom from 4wordwomen.org, America's popular mentorning organization for professional women. This week's program features Heidi Rasmussen.

After 27 years in the retail industry, Heidi took on a new challenge. From corporate life to entrepreneurship. From fashion retail to the benefits industry. At JCPenney, she went from floor associate to Divisional Vice President of Store Environment & Communications and led the largest brand launch in JCPenney history. In her current role as a co-founder and COO, she launched freshbenies, a 24/7 call a doctor service and health discount card that helps busy families save time, money and frustration on their healthcare. No matter what the product or service, she’s learned that people want brands that engage them and help simplify their life. Even more, they want brands to follow through on that promise. That’s what she does.

 

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The Transformed Traveler features Michael Jason Sherman, MA

Creator of The Solo Travel Solution Transformational Program

Author of "The Zen of Solo Travel" - A Philosophical Memoir

Simon and Susan Veness returns to The Transformed Traveler to share his latest sensory adventures. Hear about their extraordinary trip from Jacksonville up the east coast to Savannah.

This show is presented by AAA and their best selling travel journals. Visit www.shop.transformedtraveler.com for discounts on America's favorite travel journals.

Author and show host Rick Tocquigny continues the successful series on Blueprint for life. Remember to be more concerned about your direction than perfection.

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John Wandishin, a small business expert and VP or Marketing for Brother International.  Mr. Wandishin will discuss the positive attitudes in the sixth annual Brother Small Business Survey.  It’s really amazing at how attitudes have changed in the past year, and just how small business owners and consumers see the economy.  

1.    WHY DO YOU THINK THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS SURVEYED ARE SO POSITIVE ABOUT THE ECONOMY? 

 

2.    WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SURVEY?

 

3.    WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE OVERALL ECONOMY AND THE JOB PROSPECTS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED?

 

4.    WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES FACING SMALL BUSINESSES TODAY?

     

5.    THIS IS THE SIXTH YEAR OF THE SURVEY.   HOW HAVE THE ATTITUDES OF SMALL BUSINESS CHANGED SINCE THE FIRST SURVEY? 

 

6.    WHY ARE SMALL BUSINESSES SO IMPORTANT TO THE OVERALL ECONOMY?

 

7.    WHERE CAN WE GO FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SURVEY?

 

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61 million fans on Facebook can't be wrong. Mr. Bean is our modern day Charlie Chaplin. He simply doesn't have to talk...his comedy speaks for him. 

Join us on this special April 1st celebration of Mr. Bean.

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