Take It Away with Kendra Linck

January is here, and 2021 is coming in hot already. A lot of New Year goals tend to be health related. Rachel Hanes is our guest today, and she is a licensed and registered dietician. She is passionate about health, and serving those around her. A registered dietitian gives counsel on nutrition and food, and supports others to improve their health. Her heart for others shines through her work. Rachel is my mentor, so our conversation starts around mentorship and how we make our relationship a priority. We later get into the health-centered conversation. She talks about her journey of becoming a dietitian, and how the industry she found has shaped her. Our guest shares her health journey, and why she wanted to start a career in nutrition. She then walks us through diet culture in light of developing food-related goals. We chat about the pros and cons of fad diets, how starvation and depravation can affect our brains, and the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders. Lastly, Rachel gives us practical ways to apply the knowledge she has given us in this episode. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts. Take it away, Rach! Let’s prepare for anti-diet health goals.

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Let’s educate ourselves, and prepare to buy a home. Who cares if you don’t see yourself buying a home until 10-20 years down the road? You now have 10-20 years to prepare and save for a down payment. This conversation is a needed one, because this topic and process is not taught in school. There are so many pieces to the house buying process. Catherine Lawrence is here with us today to educate us on ways to practically set yourself up for success when preparing to purchase a home. She is a realtor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and has been selling homes for over two years. We go into detail about how she got into this industry and why she loves what she does. Catherine dives into saving for a down payment, recommendations for doing your own research, and pros and cons on buying versus renting. She also shares some fantastic questions to interview/ask your future realtor. Catherine is encouraging and helpful! If you have any questions or thoughts from this episode, she has made herself available to you. Take it away, Cat!

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https://www.coldwellbankerone.com/agents/60880233/catherine-lawrence/

2021 is almost here!! I know we are all so excited and expectant for what 2021 will bring...and although we will still have the same worldly problems at hand on January 1st…there is just something magical and hopeful that comes with the month of January. Today on the podcast we have Cassie Little joining us to talk through practical ways to prepare for the New Year. Cassie and I were connected through a mutual friend this past year. Cassie is a business owner and launched her company almost one year ago. Her company, Her Sorority Journey, focuses on enhancing the sorority experience. She wants to build strong female leaders, restore the membership experience, and cultivate meaningful community and intentional sisterhood. She is a speaker, and has a blog, podcast, and courses to help you no matter where you’re at in your sorority journey. She gives us insight into what life was like as an entrepreneur in 2020. We talk about lessons learned in 2020 and she shares the lessons that she wants to take with her into 2021. Together we discuss habits to incorporate into your December to ensure a thoughtful and easy transition into the New Year. What does preparing for the New Year look like for you? Making a list of goals, resolutions, choosing a word of the year, setting intentions…well, we talk about it all in this episode. Whatever that looks like for you, do it with intention. Set your self up for success and plan for where you want to go in 2021. I have confidence that you will walk away feeling encouraged after this show. Take it away, Cassie!

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Today on the podcast we are talking all about preparing for an event or a wedding. COVID-19 has been a roadblock for a lot of brides and hosts/hostesses. If this topic interests you in the slightest…this conversation is an important one to hear encouragement from someone who is in the industry day in and day out. Brianna Belton is our guest and she owns her own business in North Louisiana. She is an event and wedding planner, florist, designer, stylist, wife, mom, and so much more.  Weddings (and any large event) have been extra challenging in 2020. But, that just means 2021 will be filled with even more joy and laughter. So why not start preparing now? In today’s conversation, we chat all about practical ways to prepare for an event, why it’s important to hire a planner/coordinator, and ways to make events special even in the middle of a global pandemic. Brianna goes into detail on the difference between an event coordinator and event planner. I hope you walk away from this conversation with some helpful tips or with some encouragement. Take it away, Brianna!

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Welcome to the show, Dr. Marcia Dickerson! Today we have our first doctor on the show, and I am thrilled that we get to learn from her. She is a wife, mom, and a management professor at Louisiana Tech University. This episode is all about ways to prepare for an interview, and she definitely gives some solid, practical advice. Marcia and I discuss the importance of having a sharp resume that is attractive to the eye. She gives helpful advice to spruce up your resume. We also chat about the struggles that come along with job searching, the reality of virtual interviews, and ways to make yourself a marketable candidate. She educates us on the issue of Imposter Syndrome, and how sometimes we can self-destruct during an interview. Whether you’re looking for a new job right now or you have plans to stay with your current company for the next 40 years…either way, I believe you’ll walk away with some wisdom from this conversation. Take it away, Dr. Dickerson!

Marcia’s website:

https://www.marciadickersonconsulting.com/ 

Five Tips to Revise Your Resume blog post:

https://www.marciadickersonconsulting.com/single-post/2020/04/08/five-tips-resume 

The Imposter in the Interview blog post:

https://www.marciadickersonconsulting.com/single-post/2018/05/30/the-imposter-in-the-interview 

Leadership Coaching Services:

https://www.marciadickersonconsulting.com/women-s-leadership-coaching-program 

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Our dear Colorado friends, welcome to the podcast. Today we have a party on the show! Mitch and Jane Moore and Cam Shorey and Alex McVicar join us to chat all about ways to physically and mentally prepare to move. Both of these couples moved across the country to Colorado, which is where we met them. Then due to COVID related job reasons they moved back to their home states. We share the stories of how we all met and became such good friends. The conversation is surrounded by the common theme of having the courage to put yourself out there. You never know if your new best friend is sitting across from you at a bar or grocery story, until you have the bravery to strike up a conversation. Forming new friendships as an adult can be tricky, but hopefully this episode will help. Both couples share their experiences with their most recent moves back home. I asked them about what they would've done differently during their move, and we share some packing tips, as well. Take it away, Cam and Alex & Mitch and Jane!

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Miss Louisiana 2020, welcome to the podcast!

Courtney Hammons, one of my very best friends joins me today to chat about ideas and ways to prepare for a productive week. Not only does she give great advice and wisdom on this topic, but we also chat about friendship and how we still remain so close despite the physical distance. Other topics discussed on this episode include: gratitude, knowing yourself, prioritizing rest, bedtime routines, weekly goals, and so much more. Habits create routines, Courtney shares how some habits have helped her cultivate a bedtime routine that she looks forward to. 

My favorite quote from this episode: "It's not joy that makes us grateful, it's gratitude that makes us joyful...wow, what a perfect reminder of the season, going into the end of 2020 and knowing that we can still be joyful because of our gratitude."

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Courtney Brown, welcome to the show! 

Courtney is our guest today, and she is a wife, mom to two, former english teacher, and fan of all things Christmas. Courtney was my dance coach and sponsor in high school and has been a mentor in my life ever since.

Today on the show we are talking all about practical ways to prepare for the holidays. The holiday season of 2020 is going to look a lot different. We chat about all the expectations and pressures that we put on ourselves to make everything perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Courtney gives us such achievable tips to prepare wisely for the upcoming weeks. The holiday season is a blast, but we must be graceful with ourselves and hold things loosely this season. Take it away, Court!

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Take it away, Ashlee Ford! We are talking all about preparing for your goals and dreams. My guest today shares all about her journey to becoming an NFL Cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys and how she got to where she is today. There are so many ways to set yourself up for success, but Ashlee shares a few of her rituals that help her succeed. She shares some interview tips, practical ways to shoot for the stars, and advice for giving yourself some grace. We discuss the importance of family and some kind of support system when striving towards your dreams. There is so much goodness in this episode. 

Life is hard...transitions are inevitable. So why not prepare for them? We learn and grow from our experiences and that's exactly what we talk about today on the show. Today my guest is Andy Cline and he shares his experiences with transitioning into a new job within a completely different industry. He shares why he believes it's important to spend time on not only your hard professional skills, but also your soft skills. The power of a pro and con list can make all the difference when you are trying to make a huge decision/life transition. Andy also shares about the massive life transition that comes with having a baby. He gives a dad's perspective on being a first time parent. You will leave this episode feeling encouraged to keep the faith. Take it away, Andy Cline.