On this episode of RTWT Career Chat, Tedi welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Cindy Whittum, State of Michigan, Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO), and Amy Pierce-Danders, E3 Coaching Studio, to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of when we get fired or quit our jobs.  The panel discusses how being fired or made redundant can actually help you in your career growth and what are the best ways to resign.  We also discuss a hot new topic "Quiet Quitting".   You can connect with Carrie, Cindy & Amy at:

Carrie Rosingana, Capital Area Michigan Works!
Website:  https://www.camw.org/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-rosingana-8581767/
Email:   [email protected]

Cindy Whittum, State of Michigan, Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO)
Website:  https://www.michigan.gov/leo
LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwhittum
Email:   [email protected]

Amy Pierce-Danders, E3 Coaching Studio
Website:  https://www.e3coachingstudio.com/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypierce
Email:   [email protected]

Quiet Quitting - Article #1
Quiet Quitting - Article #2

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest, S. Bell Rose, a Clairvoyant and Clairsentient from Blooming Life Guidance and Books.   S. Bell Rose shares with us her amazing talents and how she can help others connect with their Spirit Guides and Angels.  We learn the difference between a Psychic, Clairvoyant and a Medium.   S. Bell Rose also shares with us the many other services she provides, such as: Spiritual Counseling, Psychic Readings and serving as an Ordained Independent Spiritualist Minister.  This is a fascinating discussion, one you will not want to miss.  You can learn more about S. Bell Rose at:

Email:  [email protected]
Website:  https://www.bloominglifeguide.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078050589371
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHPuPTy33UoVbWrYLCXwXkw
Best Psychic Directory Listing:  https://bestpsychicdirectory.com/michigan/Senta-Rose-l.html

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes back special guest, Jerry Norris, Primus Inter Paris at The Fledge, located in Lansing, MI.   Jerry shares with us how a new and exciting initiative, The People's Council of Lansing, was formed and what this means for those who call Lansing home.  Tedi and Jerry talk about the housing crisis taking place in Lansing and different ways we can help those most in need.  Jerry provides some amazing insight on what we are doing well in Lansing and where we can do better.   You can learn more about Jerry at:

Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (517) 230-7679
The Fledge (Website)
The Fledge Facebook Page
The People's Council of Lansing (Facebook Page)
Do Not Sell of Our Houses to Outsiders - This is Short Sighted (Article)
Capital Area United Way (ALICE)

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest, Sarah Pierce, the Founder of 517 Living.  Sarah shares with us her passion for the Greater Lansing area and why she created 517 Living.  Tedi and Sarah talk about all the great things happening in and around Lansing and how others can get connected.  Sarah tells us how she spends a free day in Lansing and how we can network and get involved.   You can learn more about Sarah and 517 Living at:

517Living.com Website
517 Living Facebook Page
517 Living on Twitter
517 Living on Instagram


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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi is changing things up and bringing some young energy to the podcast.  Tedi has a fun and fascinating conversation with two of his great-nieces, Amelia (10) and Violet (7).  These two are straight-shooters and share with us their perspectives about life as pre-teens.  Amelia even provides us with her rendition of  a The Jackson 5 hit and Violet shares with us her love of Chinese food.  A big thanks to their mom Jessica (my beautiful niece) for serving as their technical coordinator.  Sit back and enjoy this fun spirited conversation with two young, confident and amazing girls.


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On this episode of RTWT Career Chat, Tedi welcomes Carrie Rosingana, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Cindy Whittum, State of Michigan, Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO), and Amy Pierce-Danders, E3 Coaching Studio, to discuss 'The Great Resignation' (among many other names).  This amazing panel shares with us their thoughts on why we witnessed over 4.53 million people quit (or retire) in 2021 and 2022.  We go deep into the 'Why' that The Great Resignation took place and what we can learn from it.  You can connect with Carrie, Cindy & Amy at:

Carrie Rosingana, Capital Area Michigan Works!
Website:  https://www.camw.org/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-rosingana-8581767/
Email:   [email protected]

Cindy Whittum, State of Michigan, Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO)
Website:  https://www.michigan.gov/leo
LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwhittum
Email:   [email protected]

Amy Pierce-Danders, E3 Coaching Studio
Website:  https://www.e3coachingstudio.com/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypierce
Email:   [email protected]

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Website)
Women in the Michigan Workforce (Report)
What Employers Should Have Learned From The Great Resignation (Article)

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Edee CopeIand, a travel enthusiast .  Edee shares with us her love of travel along with the many fascinating places she has visited.  From Paris, to London to Dubai,  Edee is always on the go!  She provides us with great travel tips and resources so you can be prepared for your next adventure.  You can connect with Edee at:

Website:  http://www.edeeonthego.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/edeeonthego
Email:   [email protected]

The Ultimate Travel Guide (Website):  https://ticketsroundtheworld.com/the-ultimate-travel-guide/

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes Donna Mullins, President of the  League of Women Voters of the Lansing area, Lansing, MI.  Donna shares with us the long history of the League of Women Voters, and how they got started and why.   She tells us why our vote is important and why it truly matters (going beyond our civic duty).   Tedi asks Donna about the 2020 U.S. election and what we should expect in 2024.    You can connect with Donna at:

Website:  https://www.lwvlansing.org/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LWVLA.MI/
YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGWVheLljVFCgqJIVnUSMzg

Vote411.org Website:  https://www.vote411.org/

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On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, Tedi welcomes Katlyn Cardosa,  Director of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development  at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP).  Katlyn shares with us what the One and All program is (an inclusive entrepreneurship program designed to assist creating successful entrepreneurship and small business ownership among underrepresented populations in the Lansing region).   She also shares with us her passion for yoga and why this is so important to the mind, body and soul.    You can connect with Katlyn at:

Website:  https://www.purelansing.com/
One & All Webpage:  https://www.purelansing.com/oneandall
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PureLansing/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/purelansing

Katlyn Cardosa Website:  https://katlyncardoso.com/

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On this special episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, Tedi welcomes back the stunning and absolutely fabulous, Gabriella Stratton Galore,  professional drag entertainer, licensed cosmetologist and make-up artist, located in Grand Rapids, MI.   Gabby shares with us what PRIDE means to her and how the drag community has been a staple and in the forefront since the beginning of the gay rights movement.   Gabby also shares with us ways we can all celebrate PRIDE and where you can find her working around the state.   You can connect with Gabby at:

Website:   https://www.midragbrunch.com/
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/gabriella.galore
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gabbygalore/

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The GOP lawmakers who get the most cash from gun rights groups (Article)

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