The Brittany Wheeler Show

About Episode

Imagine what your life would be like if you pushed past everyone’s doubt or disbelief in your dreams. Who would you be? Who could you impact? Danielle Pearson brings us back to moments when influential people in her life poured out doubt and disbelief in who she could become. Proving God right and others wrong has been a motivation for her in every season. Listen and hear how a small town girl from Maine has created a life of significance living out her dreams.

• Surround yourself with supportive people who believe in you and your dreams.
• Hard work and discipline are often more important than raw talent.
• Protect and pursue your dreams, even in the face of adversity and doubt.
• Stay open to God's guidance and trust in His plan for your life.
• Parenting and pursuing a life of significance can be challenging, but the rewards are worth it. Practicing gratitude and being mindful of the simple joys in life can bring a sense of fulfillment and contentment.
• Choosing the hard path can lead to personal growth, resilience, and the ability to make a difference.
• Significance and wealth can be defined by more than just financial success, including relationships, community, and personal growth.

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Are you ready to do what it takes to build the career of your dreams? Will you do hard things when no one is watching? Dave Pierce joins me to talk about his career success and his growth over the past decade. We take some time to reminisce as Franklin Pierce University alumni and are reminded of how incredibly blessed we were. Dave no longer is dreaming for himself but his wife and family as he decides how he will transform yet again. 

• Choose a path that aligns with your values and desires, even if it means making sacrifices.
• Don't wait for retirement to start living and enjoying life.
• Be a tourist in your own town and explore new experiences.
• Surround yourself with people who support and celebrate your successes.
• Embrace discomfort and take risks to pursue your dreams.
• Overcome imposter syndrome and believe in your own abilities. Helping others and giving back is an important aspect of personal growth and fulfillment.
• Perseverance and adaptability are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success.
• Remaining humble and grateful throughout the journey is essential.
• Kindness and compassion can have a profound impact on others and oneself.

Thank you @d for being our coffee partner and providing drinks for the episode! Check them out on instagram, and if you are local stop by and grab your own delicious drink!

Check out @daybupd on IG and DM if you have questions or could benefit from his wisdom!

Dunkin Donuts favorite coffee shop -check them out! 

Legal Seafood favorite restaurant based out of Boston, MA- @legalseafoods check them out!

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Learn how you have the power within to rewrite your story. An incredible conversation with Jessica Wolfe whose life should have looked much different. But her refusal to give up and the soulfire within led her to the most enriching self discovery. Understand the power of words and belief in others. The next chapters of your book are ready to be written. Take notes as Jessica shares so many tips and nuggets on how to pick up your pen and begin writing. Our conversation will inspire you and leave you equipped to change your stars.

• Building meaningful connections and friendships is valuable
• Personal growth and self-discovery are transformative
• Overcoming adversity and choosing not to be defined by one's past is a conscious decision.
• Taking responsibility for one's life and becoming the author of one's own story is empowering.
• Community support plays a crucial role in personal growth and transformation.
• Setting boundaries around phone usage can help maintain focus and productivity
• Prioritizing self-care and finding a source of abundance can lead to a more fulfilling life

Maven Coffee favorite coffee shop @mavencoffee_co

24 South Coffee  @24southcoffee -check them out! 

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Join me as I interview my friend and fellow Franklin Pierce University alumni Alicia Baldino-Melia. It has been over 12 years since we have seen each other in person but our conversation does not skip a beat. Get ready to be encouraged and enlightened as Alicia shares crossroad moments and life changing decisions that have led her to the life she lives now. It is not all “yellow brick road” and while there are things Alicia wants to improve and change she refuses to live with regret. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a parent or a young 21 year old not sure of what is next, this episode is for you.  

• Follow your gut and make bold decisions in life and business.
• Generational entrepreneurship can inspire and empower future generations.
• Being decisive is a valuable skill that can lead to success.
• Discipline is essential for achieving goals and creating a fulfilling life.
• Living without regret requires taking action and making choices aligned with your values. Prioritize building and nurturing relationships, both personally and professionally.
• Learn to say no to commitments that don't align with your priorities.
• Choose your hard and make decisions that lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
• Have a clear vision for the future of your business and focus on building a strong culture and providing excellent customer service.
• Be prepared for unexpected events and have systems in place to sustain the business.
• Trust in God's plan and have faith in yourself.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Conversation

09:24 Vision for the Future After College

33:06 Living Without Regret: Taking Action and Making Choices

44:03 Preparing for Impact within Your Brand

51:06 The Importance of Relationships and Culture

58:57 Trusting in God's Plan and Pouring into Relationships

Check out Alicia on IG and DM if you have questions or want to connect and support her!

602 Coffee House favorite coffee shop @602coffeehouse -check them out! 

Duke’s Huntington Beach favorite restaurant @dukeshnb- check them out!

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Life was going well, just well. But after a flood in her apartment Lauren Filbert was faced with a choice. Uplifting her life and going home to Wilmington, NC or staying in Raleigh, NC and fixing what was broken. Her choice while hard has led her to the best years of her life. Fulfillment and healing have been gifted to her. Join us as we talk about this decision and so much more that has happened because of it.

• Being forced to make a big change can be the best thing for you
• Sometimes temporary can lead to the most extraordinary outcomes in your life
• Choosing your hard is never easy, but looking back you can see how easy it is but in the moment it was so hard
• Are you listening and open to change?
• Trust yourself in your decisions and don’t listen to society or naysayers
• Being intentional on what you want to do and fighting over insecurities and fears
• Getting uncomfortable can lead you to you the person of your dreams, careers and even life
• One decision can change your life and are you willing to choose it regardless of your fear
• Trust your body and mind, fight for what you want- give yourself grace during the process to healing
• Advocate for yourself and what you believe is wrong
• Build your own toolkit for all you need to navigate mental health and neurodivergent

Thank you @spillcoffeenc for being our coffee partner and providing drinks for the episode! Check them out on instagram, and if you are local stop by and grab your own delicious drink!

Check out Lauren as @laureninwilmington on IG and DM if you have questions or want to chat!

Casa Blanca favorite coffee shop @casablancacoffeeroasters -check them out! 

Cheese Smith favorite restaurant @cheesesmithco- check them out! Oh and @yosakeilm for awesome happy hour deals. 

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#beingkind

#dogoodthingsmakemeproud

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Lauren Burke spent so much of her life searching for the “perfect” job and fitting into all the wrong places. Over the course of three dozen careers she learned so much about who she is not. All of her dreams and experiences have led her to Wilmington, poised to support and encourage this community.  Lauren is now showering the community with her love and using her gifts and talents to help others grow. I know you will laugh with us and feel the love Lauren brings to every aspect of her life. Join us as we talk about community, being kind and growing into the best version of ourselves. 

• Be open to meeting people, you never know who you are meant to know
• Experience in over two dozen industries has equipped Lauren for where she is now
• Diversify yourself so you can strengthen your career, calling and your life
• “9-5” jobs while looked and felt good for a minute, it never felt right for Lauren
• Money is JUST a tool
• Whether you are born wealthy or born poor you can still have money problems
• Lauren has learned how to love without limits because of her parents
• If you don’t have three options or more it's not a choice it's an ultimatum- the third option could be magic
• If you want to be empowered with your own life, you need to be in choice
• It's not right or wrong, its correct
• You can receive feedback but you don't have to accept it

Thank you @spillcoffeeco for being our coffee partner and providing drinks for the episode! Check them out on instagram, and if you are local stop by and grab your own delicious drink!

Check out Lauren Burke on IG and DM if you have questions or would love to join Lauren and the highvibecollectiveco.

Wrightsville Beach Brewery, Front Street Brewery and Sealevel Diner are her favorite restaurants- check them out!

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#thelifegodcalledyouto

#beingkind

#dogoodthingsmakemeproud

#thelifeyoulongfor

About Episode

I spent most of my life controlled by my emotions. I was a victim of “I will do it later”. Or “Just one more episode.” It became this really debilitating cycle where I would choose the feeling of not wanting to complete the task over the need to do it. Becoming healthy, going sober and even mastering timeliness were areas of my life I desired to be freed from. A moment happened when I realized, what if I start small? What if I chose to fold my laundry right when it was done? What if I put the dishes in the dishwasher right away? It was years of doing the small things consistently that led to the breakthrough of sobriety and emotional eating. I know you too can overcome the battle of procrastination vs discipline. Join me as I encourage you to take the steps beginning with everyday tasks to unlock the freedom you desire.

• Growth is a choice
• Discipline is hard, and doesn’t come easy
• “Discipline is doing something long after the feeling of doing it is gone.”
• You can be freed from procrastination with practicing discipline
• The disappointment from not being disciplined will have a greater impact on your mentally than actually doing what you needed to do
• You can create joy in practicing discipline by using the habit stacking rule 
• As a result of practicing discipline it becomes who you are and then you do everything how you do one thing
• You become the person people can count on, who shows up on time, who goes above and beyond

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#beingkind

#dogoodthingsmakemeproud

#thelifeyoulongfor

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Every interview I have is such a gift. But this interview is so special because I am talking with my cousin and one of the most important people in my life, Nicole Burke. Medical conditions and obstacles of daily living have plagued her life. Spending most of her early childhood at Boston Children’s hospital or other medical facilities, sometimes breathing was all that Nicki and her family could focus on. We are only four months apart and she was not supposed to live days, weeks or months after her arrival date. But now 33 years old, a Special Olympic gold medalist, I think Nicki is just getting started. This conversation marks a new season for Nicki and I know that God has beautiful plans for her. Join Nicki and I as we talk about the hard things in her life and the way she overcomes daily challenges.

Nicki has been losing her hearing more aggressively as time goes on, and so I prepared for the episode knowing she might not fully hear me. But about 10 minutes into our conversation I noticed she wasn’t looking at her notes, that in fact she could hear me. The headphones and professional equipment created a way for us to have a beautiful conversation in which I was able to add questions we didn't prepare for. Praise God for allowing this moment to happen and creating a way for us to bless people with Nicki’s story.

• Nicki’s parents were told that she would not make it days after blessing us here on earth
• She is now 33 and has overcome and dealt with impossible medical challenges
• Nicki was diagnosed with campomelic dysplasia; affects a person's growth including eyesight, hearing and other physical challenges
• LPA (Little People Association) is an organization that creates space for little people allowing them to experience life with many of those who have the same challenges
• A concept like closed captions allows an individual with hearing loss like Nicki to experience shows and movies the way someone with complete hearing can
• A Make A Wish recipient, Nicki’s wish was meeting Cinderella at Disney World and became an ambassador for many years
• During Covid Nicki’s condition made her high risk and it was during that time she began to work on her health, work out and grow stronger
• Now a gold medalist in the Special Olympics Bowling ramp division, Nicki has found she can conquer anything she puts her mind to
• Special Olympic bowling has started up again for the 2024 season

Thank you @spillcoffeeco for being our coffee partner and providing drinks for the episode! Check them out on instagram, and if you are local stop by and grab your own delicious drink!

If you have questions for Nicki to better understand her story and maybe even help you with yours, DM us!

Double Dees coffee shop she loves @doubledscoffee -check them out! 

Del Vecchios favorite restaurant @delvecchios_avl - check them out!

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About Episode:
It seemed like the world didn’t want Milton Young to thrive. Even his guidance counselor spoke limiting belief over his future. As a first generation American he knew how to work hard, and wasn’t going to settle for anything less than his desire for more. His determination and grit to be what everyone told him he couldn’t led him to that exact place. He had money, traveled and had so many experiences. However, he lacked the joy he never knew he was seeking. A confrontation with his past forced Milton to determine if what he fought so hard to accomplish was worth it. Join Milton and I as we talk about his journey to finding joy and realizing that his passions and gifts will make a difference in the community and the world.

• Be willing to receive and be GIFTED with opportunities
• Don’t allow ANYONE to pour disbelief over you regardless of their intentions
• Show up, be determined and you can achieve what you put your mind to
• The money IS NOT everything, there is so much more to be fulfilled
• Knowing the person across from you, take the time to understand them
• Being kind CAN be a part of you and your framework when you “flex the muscle” each day
• Do the things that make you uncomfortable or you fear. They might just be the things that bring you the most joy
• Live in the uncomfort because you never know what will happen as a result of that action
• Don’t STOP because that can be the ONLY difference between where you want to be and who you want to become
• It is ok to desire abundance and your heart is to change lives and make a difference
• Choosing uncomfort is hard BUT it will allow you to grow
• Be so uncomfortable that being comfortable feels uncomfortable 

Thank you @vigilanthoperoasting for being our coffee partner and providing drinks for the episode! Check them out on instagram, and if you are local stop by and grab your own delicious drink!

Check out Milton Young on IG and DM if you have questions or could use some help Follow his podcast The Wuts Good Podcast!

Port City Java  favorite coffee shop @portcityjava -check them out! 

Indochine favorite restaurant @indochinenc - check them out!

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The tale told often is of rejection and defeat. But what if the ending was for your good and for a life much richer than you could imagine? Listen to my conversation with Kalley Niebuhr as we talk about how she went from Hollywood to Wilmywood and from producing TV shows to producing children's books. Her incredible journey and getting "bamboozled" by God into the life of her dreams.

• Grew up with parents who encouraged looking for her "God given gift" 
• Storytelling and creating stories was an immediate passion and calling she identified
• But took a pivot to TV and Hollywood, regardless of whether it was best for her
• What brought you joy and comfort in your past, can still bring you comfort in the present
• Adapting and changing these moments to align with your life and what matters is so important
• Kalley is taking these childhood moments and bringing them to life with her Husband Cole. Learning what they want to enjoy and create together
• God will force the door closed if you are not listening
• The nudge and whisper from God will continue as he calls you closer to him and what he is calling you too
• Fighting against the noise and the opinions of others is key to staying on the path to what you are called to
• Resting allows you to be present in your calling, but also rebuilding to who you need to be
• Learning to say no or when you say yes and it doesn't serve you, be ok to say no
• Learn to pause and assess your commitments so you don't overcommit, set the boundary
• Storytelling in L.A. was not the way, but storytelling was STILL Kalley's calling
• Kalley has partnered with her mother to create a children's book and publishing company 
• How Kalley has been called in this season is generational- and will continue to impact her children and her family for years to come
• Kalley and I loved getting to LOVE on our friend Amanda, of Wilmingtonmom- We love you girl!

Thank you @vigilanthoperoasting for being our coffee partner and providing drinks for the episode! Check them out on instagram, and if you are local stop by and grab your own delicious drink!

Check out Kalley Niebuhr & Butternut Publishing on IG and DM if you have questions or could use some help navigating (insert topic)!

Three Friend's Coffee favorite coffee shop @threefriendscoffee -check them out! La Oaxaquena Taqueria favorite restaurant @laoaxaquena.wilmington- check them out!
You also want to check out Elijah's Seafood in downtown Wilmington!

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