The eXperiment Podcast

Excited to have my friend, Sogema Montes, ACSW, back on with me today to share her story - the struggles and the joy of pursuing your dreams.

Sogema graduated, with Honors, from California State University Dominguez Hills in 2015 with a BS in Psychology. She then went to work for Behavioral Health Services in Torrance for 3 years as an In-Home Outreach Counselor, connecting low-income families with resources. While working at BHS full-time she was able to obtain her Masters in Social Work at the University of Southern California and completed her degree as an MSW in 2018. Sogema currently works at a non-profit agency in Long Beach serving victims of crime as a Mental Health counselor, focused in trauma. Sogema specializes in working with human trafficking victims that have been referred through LBPD. Sogema has 3 children, 1 in college, 1 in middle school and 1 who is a freshman in HS. She has been married for 20 yrs and just recently purchased a home. Sogema has worked hard and has been diligent about obtaining her education. Her passion is in helping her community and advocating for those that do not have a voice. Sogema has just completed her supervision hours as an Associate Clinical Social Worker and will be studying for her licensing exam in the near future.

Be sure to check out Episode 23 for more info and great tools Sogema shares for dealing with stress.

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Excited to have my friend, Sogema Montes, ACSW, on with me today to provide you with helpful tools to navigate the aftermath of the election.

Sogema graduated, with Honors, from California State University Dominguez Hills in 2015 with a BS in Psychology. She then went to work for Behavioral Health Services in Torrance for 3 years as an In-Home Outreach Counselor, connecting low-income families with resources. While working at BHS full-time she was able to obtain her Masters in Social Work at the University of Southern California and completed her degree as an MSW in 2018. Sogema currently works at a non-profit agency in Long Beach serving victims of crime as a Mental Health counselor, focused in trauma. Sogema specializes in working with human trafficking victims that have been referred through LBPD. Sogema has 3 children, 1 in college, 1 in middle school and 1 who is a freshman in HS. She has been married for 20 yrs and just recently purchased a home. Sogema has worked hard and has been diligent about obtaining her education. Her passion is in helping her community and advocating for those that do not have a voice. Sogema has just completed her supervision hours as an Associate Clinical Social Worker and will be studying for her licensing exam in the near future.

Helpful tools from Soge:

1) Take control over your thoughts

2) Deep Breathing - the Calm app is free and helpful

3) Be in the Moment . . . Be HERE NOW!

4) Find a support system, even if it's your pet

5) Incorporate music as much as possible

6) Go outside and sit with nature

Instagram: @calicubana

Today's podcast we check in on the Malibu Real Estate Market Update for October, including Pacific Palisades, Brentwood and Beverly Hills. Check back every Monday for updates on different cities within the US and London. Follow us on Instagram and watch the video there - @lauradoughty_le

Get your custom real estate market report - LauraDoughty.com/marketreport

My friend, Christine Reed, is back again with me today! We're excited to share a collaboration we're doing together. So listen in and let us know what you think.

Christine Reed has been a medical esthetician and cosmetologist for over 20 years. She is the owner of outcall beauty concierge and skin care service. This private concierge service is Covid safe and great for the person that is looking to get multiple services in one day including hair services, Lash services, skin care, airbrush tanning, gel nails and more. 

If you're looking to book your holiday getaway, be sure to check out our Platinum Wellness Holiday packages.

If you would like to book Christine for services . . .

You can reach her at 310-967-7701, extension 2

IG: @christinereedla

Web: PlatinumImageServices.com

Excited to have Christine Reed share her exciting journey of entrepreneurship in owning her own salon and spa. Christine has been a medical esthetician and cosmetologist for over 20 years. Her specialty is eyelash extensions she opened the first eyelash salon in Los Angeles. Working for some of the top surgeons and medical spas in Los Angeles over the years. Christine specializes in changing your skin with non chemical peels and an amazing list of top skincare treatments that include Ultra-Sonic and Radio Frequency to tighten and tone skin. She also formulated an organic tanning line without any harsh ingredients or preservatives but with active anti-aging ingredients.

She's available for Zoom consultations or private services. Contact her below:

You can reach her at 310-967-7701, extension 2

IG: @christinereedla

Web: PlatinumImageServices.com

Today's podcast we check in on the Holiday Locations - Real Estate Market Update for September, including Hilton Head, SC, Maui, HI and Aspen, CO. Check back every Monday for updates on different cities within the US and London. Follow us on Instagram and watch the video there - @lauradoughty_le

Get your custom real estate market report - LauraDoughty.com/marketreport

My friend and colleague, Bill Hays, joins the podcast today to share the intricacies of real estate with the impact of COVID. Bill Hays is a 20 years real estate veteran both as an investor and licensed broker. He and his wife Felecia, and their 4 children, Aly, Patrick, Nick, and Paige have lived in La Costa since 1993. Bill enjoys the beach, watching his kids’ sports, and long walks with his 2 rescue dogs.

www.beachbrokerbill.com

IG: @beachbrokerbill

Today's episode is all about getting your PLAN on. Your Wellness Wednesday includes not only your health but your life and business plans. I offer a simple 3-Step process to get your plans in motion.

Step 1: Define your goals. Your goals include Family, Financial, Physical, Educational, Spiritual And in defining your goals, I have lots of questions I ask – here are 3 of them to help you drill down - Where are you now vs. the desired outcome?

How will you feel when you have it?

How will you know when you have it?

Step 2: Know your numbers. You have to know how much it’s going to take to get to your goal. Most people in general earn only what it takes to pay for their basic needs. It’s also why people often feel they are living from paycheck to paycheck. I have a formula that helps you to incorporate all those things that we typically overlook or ignore. Here’s a quick overview: 

Take your personal overhead, your business overhead, your fun (don’t skip this or you won’t have any fun), your taxes and your savings – Add all those up and that is what you MUST earn each month. Use this formula to know what you REALLY need to earn to achieve your personal, business, family, and financial goals this year! I find that empowering. Maybe that’s because I’m a sales person at my core and I get excited when I know what I need to accomplish. Which leads me to step 3.

Step 3: Your money making schedule. This is my challenge to you.  LOVE having a schedule. Your freedom is in your schedule! Don’t be hating on my right now. I know the truth hurts, but I say it with much love! Break away from the crowd that lives month-to-month and join the ranks of those who control their time; for controlling your time means controlling your income. How much time do you actually have to build your life and business?

To determine the number of hours you actually have available for building  the things that matter in your life, calculate the number of daily hours you spend:

Per Day:

Hours spent sleeping: _____

Hours spent with family & friends: _____

Hours spent on fitness, grooming, and other personal time: _____

Hours spent driving: ____

Total hours: ____

24 Hours minus TOTAL _____ hours committed to personal time = hours available to use in your powerful, moneymaking schedule. This will keep your schedule realistic. 

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Today's podcast we check in on a very HOT topic - Will there be a real estate market crash coming? Check back every Monday for updates on different cities within the US and London. Follow us on Instagram and watch the video there - @lauradoughty_le or go to monarchrec.com for the full video.

Get your custom real estate market report - LauraDoughty.com/marketreport

My friend, mentor and first real estate office manager joins me on the podcast today to share her depth of knowledge of how to tackle the real estate business no matter where you are in your career. With 30 years of experience managing 1000's of agents, Bonnie Welch, is the person you want in your corner. Listen in to hear how her wisdom will keep your career on the right path.

You can reach out to her at [email protected] or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.welch.1420