The Amber Weitzer Podcast | Silhouettes of Success

She is my inspiration go-to for all things Glamping! I found Sarah in 2019 at the onset of the pandemic, what a blessing she is and continues to be to this day! Sarah is a unique holiday rental expert and has been immersed in the world of entrepreneurship for over 20 years by helping thousands of students design their dream eco-accommodation business and the lifestyle they want. Think treehouses, bubble tents, domes, yurts and tipis and you'll get the idea.

As a certified Performance Coach and CEO of Inspired Collective LTD, she uses her experience to help others move to the next level in business and life. Her coaching programs help launch ideas quickly, start earning immediately and get ahead of the competition, without sacrificing life goals or the environment.

Since surviving a major stroke at 38 years old she also became a certified Health Coach and NLP practitioner. Now she is fascinated by how the brain works and the body heals with the right influencing factors of food, exercise and lifestyle.

She is a former military officer's wife, mother to 2 grown daughters and LuLu to 2 grandchildren. She loves design, fashion and being creative my entire life. As a former officer's wife, they entertained a lot, which gave her a creative outlet.

She has continued to explore new arenas and most recently began painting during the pandemic with her work selling fast. Her art is currently available locally at GiGi's Gifts Galore in Natchitoches, LA. and Little Eva Pecan Company at Natchitoches Pecans. Angie focus is local landmarks, native birds, pelican, egret and heron but of course the alligator which is quite popular in our area. She paints mainly on canvas, wood but currently seeking to find unique surfaces, such as old barn wood or antique finds.

In addition Angie is a stylist with Park Lane Jewelry Company. She loves their jewelry but also the network of supportive creative women which she feels fortunate to work with in this business. This gets her excited to offer women creative ways to come together & socialize. Wine & Cheese & Jewelry Please, Tea & Scones so put your Jewelry On are a couple of examples. Park Lane is a generous company which donates 50% to non-profits for fundraisers. So, anyone interested in having Angie host an event get in touch-she also does online parties!

So, what do you want to be when you grow up? We have all heard that question, in fact some of us still might not be able to answer it! Recently a friend challenged me to think back to my 12-year-old self for a project and the homework teasers read something like this...

What did I want to do at that age...

What did I want to be when I grew up?

This was going to take some serious negotiating with myself to want to sit down and reflect backwards. You see there are some bumps and bruises in the rearview...so... After sifting through a mixture of emotions followed with a sudden curiosity, so I decided to go for it. Own it, it's all a part of the woman I am today.

She has quickly become one of the most admired women in my world! Her warm and welcoming presence...she's so approachable, her business savvy is evident and abundant plus her enthusiastic dedication and commitment in her many advocacy roles within the community. Throughout her career she has earned and received significant honors and achievements. Becky Renfro Borbolla is the Senior Vice President of Renfro Foods, Inc and Founder and President of Women Steering Business!

She is engaging, captivating, brilliant with a rock-solid reputation, proud Mother, advocate of the community and educator. Throughout her career she has excelled amassing some impressive accolades and achievements of the highest distinction! Susan shares some of the events, experiences and people that have help shape her over her Silhouette of Success journey. She talks to us about her current position and the love for her work…it's evident and powerful to hear about all of the points she shares. She has a remarkable and noteworthy resume and I am confident that she is just getting started!

Today's Silhouette of Success is just who and what we all need…daily, today and it is my honor to present her to you! Although she needs no introduction as clips from her special "Pink Pants" has gotten over 18 MILLION views, she appeared multiple times on The Grand Ole Opry and her TedxChattanooga talk "Cancer is a Laughing Matter" has solidified her as a highly sought-after keynote speaker. She is without hesitation the epidemy of everything inspirational, motivational and downright joyful. She has a brilliant and innate ability to see and bring humor to every situation, she lights up a room from the moment she enters and is an all-star in everything she does! Drumroll please...Karen Mills, National Touring Comedian!

She is a leader, fundraiser and builder, her skills include leadership and leadership development, fundraising, story-telling, account management, relationship building, entrepreneurial and creative thinking, staff management, executive volunteer management, public speaking, verbal and written communication, marketing and communications, facilitator, and trainer. Jennifer Bartkowski serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) since 2009.

Jennifer is leading business transformation and organizational change at Girl Scouts to be the best organization to help girls thrive in the 21st century. She leads a team of 100+ staff and a volunteer Board of Directors to fulfill mission and vision for 26,000 girls annually. Key priorities include fundraising for a capital and annual campaign, developing a STEM Center of Excellence, transforming staff culture and satisfaction, telling the Girl Scout story to engage new members and investors, and delivering 21st century programs to all girls.

Jennifer is also a graduate of Leadership Dallas, Class of 2016 and a member of Leadership Dallas Alumnae Board. She is also a member of the Dallas Summit and the Social Change Leadership Program/Audre Lorde class. Jennifer is a board member and passionate advocate for Carson's Village, an innovative, startup nonprofit organization. Jennifer is the recipient of the Dallas Business Journal's 2017 Women in Business Award and proud that Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas was recognized in 2016 as the Nonprofit of the Year by Dallas-based CNM Connect. Jennifer is the mother of two children and is the proud recipient of the Girl Scout Silver Award as well as the Girl Scout Thanks Badge, recognizing her outstanding achievements as an adult member of Girl Scouts.

She is skilled and focused with talents, passion with harmonious gifts that she shares with us in a unique way! What a great story...listen up as Morgan shares her exciting journey! She is a CAI, UCMA, native of Bonham, Texas and a graduate of Texas Christian University. She is a licensed auctioneer, a graduate of Texas Auction Academy, now America's Auction Academy, and the Professional Ringman's Institute. Morgan is also a licensed real estate associate in Texas and Oklahoma and has experience with many types of auctions. Her specialties include farm & ranch, recreational, and luxury real estate as well as consulting with non-profits and associations to help them achieve their fundraising goals. Having a strong and professional stage presence is something that Morgan is accustomed to, having performed as a concert violinist and fiddler at many prestigious events nationwide. She will bring high-energy and charisma to any auction and will help you meet or surpass your goals on sale day.

One of my favorite words is serendipity…Merriam-Webster defines it: phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for or an instance of. It's a whimsical, promising word that evokes shimmering fairy dust sprinkles over head when it comes to mind. Can you see it too? Over my own Silhouette of Success journey that there have been many moments the that fit this very definition. I'd have to say that since launching this podcast the serendipitous encounters seem to be more frequent…why is that?

Could it be that I'm more aware, in more conversations that introduce me to underlying threads of connectivity that lead to discovery or those "Ah Ha" Moments…hmm-this is fascinating and has heighten my sense of awareness to the opportunity of exploring deeper. I'll share a fun story...!

Celebrating our 25th Episode is a milestone accomplishment and perfectly matched today's VIP Featured Guest! Sondra Wallace's Silhouette of Success caught my attention, hear and now my soul. She will be sharing with us a snapshot of her passionate journey of questioning everything, then asking more to get the real facts , answers and deliver curated content to educate the public.

She is still passionate about the survival of American agriculture. Telling the story of what these great people, and their forefathers, have done to provide safe and cheap food to the world. Over the past 30+ years she has amassed information from many segments of agriculture. She spent 20+ years talking to and listening to the public from around the world. If you can think of a question, they probably asked it. In 2006, even though this was her passion, she stepped away and sold the company. Burnout happens! It's taken her years to develop analogies that conveyed the information rapidly. Half truths, down right lies and "Old Wives Tales" have created fear in what makes the United States the ONLY Superpower in the world, the safest and cheapest food in the world. It is her hope to pass on viable information to the consumer which will empower them to make informed choices.