When you look in the mirror, are you happy with what you see? When you decide to hit the gym in January and create these elaborate weight loss goals, is it driven by a vision of attractiveness defined by others? Today, we are surrounded by opinions, from voices so loud that our own voice can easily be drowned out. At least that’s what happened to me, I was trying to create the ultimate melting pot of health and beauty devised from the opinions of others. Last August, I met Brittney Russell and everything changed for me.

If there is anything that is certain, it is that change is around the corner. No matter how big or how small, how smooth or how challenging, how welcomed or how scary - change comes. It is in these times of transition that the opportunities to grow, present themselves. Bobbi Billman helps people navigate those difficult transitions in life to become an even better version of yourself. I am extremely honored to have her be my first guest in The 2016 Grateful Showcase.

Do balance and networking have anything in common? Of course, they do. Although I will admit that correlation was not obvious to me at first. In 2010, I had a Professor introduce me to the concept of a Supporting Cast aka your network. It was during an evaluation of my Supporting Cast that I realized that I had some serious gaps in my support system.

In this episode, we are chatting about a very common parenting challenge which is potty training. Specifically, my daughter’s constant habit of waiting until the absolute last moment to use the restroom. I think you will be surprised at how much this challenge can teach us about life. In this episode, find out about Potty Time Procrastination.

The inspiration for this episode is Spring Cleaning. Spring Cleaning is a necessary chore that many of us take on because we love the outcome. There is a specific feeling that comes after one Spring Cleans. This feeling is primarily attributed to the popular task of decluttering that naturally is a part of this seasonal cleaning tradition. Clutter is the most common block for people personally and professionally, it has the ability to truly limit our potential. Find out how to release clutter and lighten your life in this episode.

In this episode, we are kicking off the season of Spring, with all of its’ infamous themes of birthing and renewal. Our random concept is actually the birthing process or pregnancy. Yes, we are going out on a limb here. However, I have been truly inspired by my two sources named, Madelyn and Zoey.

In this episode, we examine the role of LOVE as it spans BUSINESS and marriage through the eyes and hearts of our interviewees, Samm and Josh Smeltzer. How does love relate to trust, communication and balance in the business world? Together, Samm and Josh demonstrate love’s ability to achieve success in business and at home.

In this episode, we are talking about love, yes the romantic kind. But it is almost bittersweet to do this episode because it is kind of depressing to talk about. However a very necessary topic because I have seen the need time and time again. So what does love have to do with professional development?

This episode is all about healthy relationships, I share my greatest takeaways on the subject. My learning outcomes occurred in the final days of December 2015 and provided me with a renewing way to start 2016.

In this episode, we are chatting about recognition programs. Why they work? What happens when they don't work? Where to even start?