The Insomnicat Show

Krystal Henry, AKA Around the Way Mom, has been blogging for years, but as a new blogger, she set out to do exactly what new bloggers should do. She turned her hobby into a serious business. She's got a content strategy, a social media strategy, and she's engaging with so many other women in the industry. Listen in to find out how to start a successful blog that's way more than a hobby.

And don't forget to head to www.aroundthewaymom.com and follow @roundthewaymom on Instagram.

As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, millions of people migrated from an in-office (or in-school) setting to one where they were faced with having to work remotely. While that shift came with its own set of complications for each individual, IT directors and administrators throughout the world began shaking at the thought of the number of impending security breaches outside the secure networks within their companies’ four walls. On this episode of The Insomnicat Show, Egnyte’s Chief Security Officer addresses the security challenges of working from home. We'll talk about things you can do right now to keep your data (and your organization's data) safe. Because... ALL data is important.

Learn More about Kris & Egntye:

www.egnyte.com

@governanceguru

Julie Potiker, Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and Author, talks with us about mindfulness and how embracing it changed her life. We'll talk about the skeptics (you know, those who say mindfulness and meditation doesn't really work or isn't for them), as well as tips for incorporating the practice into your daily life. We'll especially touch on the immune benefits of doing so.

Julie's Suggested Reads: https://mindfulmethodsforlife.com/suggestedreading/

Check out her meditations: https://mindfulmethodsforlife.com/drop-in-guided-meditation-sessions/

We're faced with so many different opinions these days. Even in our own families we're presented with arguments over these differing opinions. So, how can we avoid arguing and create a better communication environment? For starters, we need to remember that people's views are simply their views and nobody is right or wrong. Communications Expert at Landmark Worldwide, David Cunningham, gives us some actionable advice for dealing with other point of views and getting ours across.

Learn more: www.landmarkworldwide.com

There are so many lesson that can be learned from growing you own food, and not just about the farming, but about the community! We spoke with Scott Austin, Co-Founder of Olivette Riverside Community and Farm about the importance of growing your own food.

In the post-pandemic world, people seek new ways to connect — with each other, with the outdoors, and with opportunities to live more healthy and happy lives. Amid growing concerns about safety, food security, and climate change, Olivette Riverside Community and Farm is feeding people’s need for nature, locally grown organic produce, and community. Located near Asheville, N.C., it’s Western North Carolina’s first and only “agrihood.”

Connecting people with nature, food, and each other, Olivette Riverside Community and Farm showcases new ideas for healthy living, food security and sustainability. https://www.olivettenc.com/

Nearly 75 million Americans have been working from home over the course of the pandemic, and 86% of workers are now seeking workplace flexibility as a career benefit, new research indicates. So how can employers and employees navigate changes in the job market, including the shift toward virtual employment?

We had the opportunity to chat with Ken Crowell, Founder and CEO of EmployTest, creator of pre-employment screening tests that help employers find the best talent and avoid hiring mistakes amid a flood of applicants.

“In the coming year, hiring companies will be overwhelmed with job applicants, due to workforce reorganizations and the ease of applying online,” Ken says. “They will need an independent way to choose the best applicants. Our tests will help them with that process.”

Tune in to find out what skills you really need when applying for remote positions, as well as how employers are weeding out the crazy candidates with employment tests.

Learn more about Ken and Employtest: www.employtest.com

Wait... so what exactly is a superfan? And isn't that the same as a follower? NOPE. Brittany Hodak, Speaker & Superfan Strategist, joins us to talk about her beginnings in "superfandom", the difference between superfans and followers, and why superfans are the thing every brand needs to spread its reach even farther. She'll also share with us some examples of companies doing customer service so well that they naturally create superfans.

Learn more about Brittany here: https://brittanyhodak.com/

Or check out some of her free stuff: https://brittanyhodak.com/free-stuff/

This time on The Insomnicat Show, we chatted with Mike Lee, Elite Performance Coach, Author, and Speaker about mindfulness. Mindfulness is way more than a buzzword these days. According to Lee, it's basically a necessity, especially with everything going on in the world. And it's got the power to transform you-- in many ways-- from athletics to business, it's a practice you'll need to implement.

Stay tuned for the 31:56 mark where he'll share 4 valuable actions you can take RIGHT NOW if you want to make a personal change.

Learn more about Mike Lee:

https://mindshiftlabs.com/

Or pick up a copy of his book:

https://mindshiftlabs.com/un-train-book/

2020 is the year of working from home, which means more people than ever are trying to fashion some sort of home office. Whether or not you have the space is irrelevant and there are some very practical (and unique) ways to put a home office makeover into action, without going crazy in the process. Darla DeMorrow, Certified Professional Organizer, gives us the scoop on cleaning your physical (and virtual) space-- from tips and tricks, to big mistakes, tune in and get your life (or at least your work space) organized.

To learn more, visit www.HeartWorkOrg.com.

Or purchase her latest book: The Upbeat Organized Home Office - https://amzn.to/2Dub4TS

We toss around the term "self-worth" often, but do we really understand what it means? We had the pleasure of chatting about this concept, and how to build self-worth with Anne Ockene Boudreau, inspirational author, coach, and executive who is devoted to helping others develop healthy self-worth. In her new book, “A Human Mosaic: Heal, Renew & Develop Self-Worth,” (https://amzn.to/2XD3RYA) she reveals how self-worth is a critical element for sustainable personal change. Learn more at www.LanguageOfSelfWorth.com.