The Kellye Rice Show

TITLE: The Anxiety of Business

GUEST: Kelly Eikum

Kellye sits down with Kelly Eikum, who helps businesses preserve their culture while making CFOs look great! She does this by her expense reduction services with Expense Reduction Analysts.

Kelly's no risk approach is certainly something to look into, especially in these times when money has been tighter. Before you go to the nuclear option of layoffs, you need to get Kelly involved!

7:35 - Going through the franchise process

12:25 - The shortage of psychologists for people under 18

*****15:15 - Focussing on the things you can do to lift up people and the world

www.expensereductionanalysts.com

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The Kellye Rice show is a podcast about Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and the struggles they contend with on an ongoing basis. The conversations are meant to show that their challenges might be similar to yours. Ultimately we want to leave you inspired and motivated to keep going!

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Dr. Kellye Rice talks about keeping her drive and purpose stoked in her career after 35+ years of performance. In this episode, she shares the concepts and strategies that keep her sharp in her field and in business.

3:05 - 2012 was a turning point year

4:45 - I embraced team culture....though it's been challenging

*****5:30 - I have learned that I need to be vulnerable to my team

9:20 - You have to save energy for your family

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The Kellye Rice show is a podcast about Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and the struggles they contend with on an ongoing basis. The conversations are meant to show that their challenges might be similar to yours. Ultimately we want to leave you inspired and motivated to keep going!

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Whitney's company Tacos 4 Life has provided 18856,000 meals for those in need. It's not a far cry from what she has lived most of her life, which was in restaurants.

From Whitney:

"We have been a proud part of the Brentwood community since April 2022, joining together to raise meals for children in need with every meal purchased. We make our food using ingredients you know and love. Thank you for joining us in our mission to help end world hunger!"

As a guest at Tacos 4 Life you have the unique and exciting opportunity to help end childhood hunger around the world. Our strategy is simple -- for every taco, bowl, salad, quesadilla, or nachos purchased a portion is donated to Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), our non-profit partner. FMSC has developed a scientifically formulated MannaPack Rice Meal that provides children with the nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy. MannaPacks are made up of rice, vitamins, soy and veggies and are sent to over 70 countries where they are distributed through schools, orphanages and CarePoints. We believe that food is the foundation that allows children to also receive medical care, education and skills training. We have seen firsthand the life-changing impact that each meal provides and the hope it brings to the children who receive it. Together we can change the world!

6:28 - Defining our target markets

7:48 - What goes into the meals that feed my starving children?

8:48 - Making everything FRESH everyday!

13:13 - How can people help?

15:09 - What’s next for you and Tacos for Life?

Follow Laura and Agape Nashville:

https://www.agapenashville.org/

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The Kellye Rice show is a podcast about Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and the struggles they contend with on an ongoing basis. The conversations are meant to show that their challenges might be similar to yours. Ultimately we want to leave you inspired and motivated to keep going!

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GUEST: Laura Troup from Agape

TITLE: Being Un-Offendable

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Troup, Donor Relations and Annual Fund Director of Agape Nashville's foster program, to discuss how they are helping traumatized kids become a part of healthy families. Agape Nashville is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive support to children and families in crisis, and their foster program is a critical part of their mission.

Laura shares her journey to working with Agape Nashville and her passion for helping children in need. She talks about the challenges that traumatized children face and the unique approach that Agape Nashville takes to address those challenges. Through their foster program, they provide not only a safe and loving home for these children but also specialized counseling and other resources to help them heal from their trauma.

We also discuss the importance of finding the right fit between a child and a foster family and the critical role that foster parents play in helping these children feel loved and secure. Laura shares heartwarming stories of families that have come together through Agape Nashville's foster program and the impact that they have had on each other's lives.

If you are interested in learning more about how organizations like Agape Nashville are making a difference in the lives of traumatized children and how you can get involved, this episode is a must-listen.

4:40 - Reaching out for mental health counseling is okay and should be pursued

18:45 - Becoming "un-offendable"

26:40 - Physical responses to traumatic events

Follow Laura and Agape Nashville:

https://www.agapenashville.org/

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The Kellye Rice show is a podcast about Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and the struggles they contend with on an ongoing basis. The conversations are meant to show that their challenges might be similar to yours. Ultimately we want to leave you inspired and motivated to keep going!

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Kelly talks with Kristen Williams, who is one of Capital One's shining diamonds these days. It didn't start that way for Kristen as she had to overcome the doubt and challenges that she faced from her first months in her career.

3:20 - Making 80-100 cold calls a day

5:00 - Overcoming hundreds of "nos"

10:20 KR - I was asked by a male counterpart, "why are you opening a dental practice in Nashville? We're full. Go back to Huntsville"

*****12:30 - Having a female mentor

14:20 - Hunters vs. Farmers at Capital One

17:25 - Results can come from telling someone you believe in them

18:45 - Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

22:00 - Surround yourself with knowledge

22:30 - The power of taking notes

24:15 - Having a reminder that tells you to read something good/learning/positive on your phone

25:45 - Escaping Memphis

28:00 - Surviving an abusive stepfather

31:00 - Happy people may be happy because of their traumatic pasts

33:10 - Wearing her scars as a badge of honor

Follow Kristen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-beal-williams-7166a199/

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The Kellye Rice show is a podcast about Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and the struggles they contend with on an ongoing basis. The conversations are meant to show that their challenges might be similar to yours. Ultimately we want to leave you inspired and motivated to keep going!

Subscribe and share:

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TITLE: Navigating Social Media for Business and Kids

GUEST: Ashley Bright

In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Bright, the owner of Forward Digital Marketing, to discuss how she helps businesses effectively communicate on social media. With years of experience in the industry particularly in PR, Ashley has a deep understanding of the ever-evolving world of social media and the strategies necessary to succeed in it.

Throughout the episode, Ashley shares valuable insights on topics such as building a strong social media presence, crafting engaging content, and utilizing various platforms to reach a wider audience. She also discusses the importance of developing a comprehensive social media strategy tailored to each individual business's unique goals and target audience.

12:00 - When Ashley realized she needed to write her own book 

14:25 - The challenges of being an introvert

15:00 - Working on a business while working on being a mom and wife....

17:40 - Will Tiktok be banned? Thoughts on how it affects mental health 

20:45 - The news channels are sources of entertainment....

24:45 - Monitoring device usage and social media for her kids

28:00 - Kids being aware of catastrophic news events like the Covenant School shooting

Follow Ashley:

@fwd.digital.nashville

@Ashley Bright 

fwddigital.marketing

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The Kellye Rice show is a podcast about Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and the struggles they contend with on an ongoing basis. The conversations are meant to show that their challenges might be similar to yours. Ultimately we want to leave you inspired and motivated to keep going!

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Cathy is a mom and grandmother who needed another option for healthy recipes that considered people with significant food allergies—"I often found myself wishing that recipe sites were different—easier to use and simpler. So I decided to make my own!" She's learned to keep recipes simple and easy on the budget. 

1:53 - Growing up with a family that didn’t eat out.

4:07 - What was the biggest challenge in getting her son to eat better?

6:14 - Early adopter corporations that started to understand what was happening within the food supply.

18:46 - You always want what you don’t have.

21:28 - You have an internal team, you have your clients, and then it’s on you to help the internal teams.

Follow Cathy:

ccs.kitchen

Instagram: @from.ccs.kitchen

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The Kellye Rice show is a podcast about Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and the struggles they contend with on an ongoing basis. The conversations are meant to show that their challenges might be similar to yours. Ultimately we want to leave you inspired and motivated to keep going!

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Traci King Landon joined AGAPE in 2012 as Director of Business Operations and now serves as the Director of Operations and Outreach. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Management and an MBA from Lipscomb University. She is passionate about her work at AGAPE because she believes that everyone wants to make a difference and contribute to something larger than themselves. Working for AGAPE provides her the opportunity to do just that. Traci believes that AGAPE answers a call that is vital to the community, and she is thankful to use her business, accounting, leadership and organizational skills to increase the organization’s reach and impact.

22:45 - More of the younger generation are sacrificing  to give more

23:45 -  Being that we're the "volunteer" state, we're actually below the national average when it comes to volunteering

*****26:15 - The adoption with the birth mother and adopting mother...the  emotional burden that came with it ...

Follow Traci:

https://www.agapenashville.org/about/our-staff

https://www.linkedin.com/in/traci-king-landon-mba-2283a745/

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The Kellye Rice show is a podcast about Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and the struggles they contend with on an ongoing basis. The conversations are meant to show that their challenges might be similar to yours. Ultimately we want to leave you inspired and motivated to keep going!

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Join us as we sit down with Khannaw Mohammed Ismael to hear her powerful story of migration and the challenges she faced along the way. Khannaw is a valued team member with Dr. Rice.

In 2009, Khannaw fled Iraq in search of a better life, but her journey to America was far from easy. From navigating the complex immigration system to adapting to a new culture, Khannaw faced many obstacles. But through it all, she never gave up and secured her citizenship in 2014. Listen in as Khannaw shares her story of perseverance and the lessons she learned about strength, resilience, and the American Dream. This is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to overcome adversity and chase their dreams.

5:00 KMI - Growing up in Kirkuk Iraq

10:40 KMI - 1988 Saddam Hussein story about gassing Kurds

16:00 KMI - Walking 700 miles, remembering her mom on a cold night

17:15 KR - KMI being invited to Thanksgiving dinners and how much patients love her

*****25:25 KMI - This country is a great country (I COUGH)

*****26:30 KMI - I always tell my kids how good they have it

29:30 KMI - College degree attained by reading with only one lamp

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The Kellye Rice show is a podcast about Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and the struggles they contend with on an ongoing basis. The conversations are meant to show that their challenges might be similar to yours. Ultimately we want to leave you inspired and motivated to keep going!

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TITLE: When you Despair, Reach Out and Care

GUEST: Sheila Preston Fitzgerald

Join us as we sit down with Speaker and Author Sheila Preston Fitzgerald to hear her incredible story of resilience and determination. In 2011, Sheila was involved in a severe motorcycle accident that left her with multiple injuries and facing a long road to recovery. But she didn't let that defeat her. Instead, she used her experience to fuel her passion for helping others who have also faced adversity. Listen in as Sheila shares her journey of overcoming her newfound challenges and the lessons she learned along the way. This is a story that will inspire you to never give up, no matter what life throws your way.

Author of "One foot in Heaven"

https://www.onefootinheavenonline.com/

8:00 SPF - If you feel despair, reach out and care

*****20:40 SPF - Whenever you're looking to take on a big task...start with one nugget at a time...

24:45 SPF - Turning 50 and swimming with dolphins

*****28:00 SP - Dolphin being curious about Sheila's body

*****33:40 KR - "I hate going to the dentist"....people who make ill-informed comments & questions...."cripple" story

40:25 SPF - Not forgiving is drinking poison expecting the other person to die

Follow Sheila: 

onefootinheavenonline.com

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The Kellye Rice show is a podcast about Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and the struggles they contend with on an ongoing basis. The conversations are meant to show that their challenges might be similar to yours. Ultimately we want to leave you inspired and motivated to keep going!

Subscribe and share:

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