The Sow to Speak Podcast with Kristy Mandour

Meet Cindy. 

Cindy Chan Phillips is the nutrition coach at her nutrition coaching service Cindy Chan Phillips Nutrition. 

Cindy kicks off our conversation by letting us in on her own story, and how that led to the work she does today. She shares tips and doable practices that we can implement to help us take back control over "eating our feelings" and find a newfound perspective on how we look at food. 

Cindy is a registered dietitian, a mom, and a self-proclaimed stir-fry queen. She has spoken on wellness and nutrition extensively to doctors, nurses, and corporations in the states and internationally.   

Learn more about Cindy here:  

www.cindychanphillips.com

FB: Cindy Chan Phillips Nutrition for more free nutrition resources 

IG: @cindyphillipsRD

Meet Angela. 

Sow to Speak asked Anglea Lussier to share her insight and four-step process to uncover your authentic voice. We talk about honing your intuition, trusting yourself, and the decisive act of slowing down before doing or saying anything. Most of all, Angela reminds us once again that it's always an inside job.

Angela Lussier is an award-winning professional speaker, six-time author, two-time TEDx presenter, and entrepreneur. After starting a career consulting business in 2009 with no marketing budget, Angela decided to offer free workshops to become known in her field. In her first year of business, she gave hundreds of presentations, published her first book, spoke at TEDx, and started to receive calls from corporations and conferences asking her how much she charged to speak. This launched her into a speaking career she never expected to have.  Today, Angela is the founder of the Speaker Sisterhood, one of Boston's Best Speakers and she hosts Claim the Stage, a public speaking podcast for women. Her motto: Stop waiting. Start creating.

You can learn more about Angela and Speaker Sisterhood here: 

www.speakersisterhood.com 

Facebook: @speakersisterhood 

Instagram: @speakersisterhood

But first, please sit back, relax and enjoy our conversation. 

“People, especially parents, need to think through what it is that’s driving them, and when they understand that, they also understand more about their children.” - Jackie Michel

Jackie Michel is a parenting coach and the author of Hooray for Parenting. Jackie is exactly the type of human you'd want to be giving our parenting advice: wise, humble, thoughtful, and kind. I've read (and re-read) Hooray for Parenting (links below) and love everything that Jackie offers. It's like a good friend is sitting with you supporting you all along the long and winding parenting road. Jackie now also offers a workbook that is the perfect complement to the book itself. At the end of the day, what Jackie offers is that the more you do the work to show up and understand yourself, the better you'll be able to show up and understand your kids. 

In this episode, Jackie and I discuss how to parent from a place of honesty, connection, and trust.   Listen in as Jackie, and I dish on the neuroscience behind development, growth mindset, gratitude practices, self-esteem, boundaries, and raising teens. Whew!   This is a special episode because there's A LOT to cover.  I broke it into three sections to remind you to pause and reflect on each section before moving through to the next.  

Section 1: Focus on mindfulness and neuroscience on development (Resources highlighted: Dr. Daniel Siegl and Goldie Hawn's book 10 Mindful Minutes )  

Section 2: Self-esteem, the importance of modeling for our kids, and Carol Dweck's fixed and growth mindset   

Section 3: Gratitude, setting boundaries, and raising teens  

Our hope is that you find it incredibly beneficial in deepening your relationship with your kids and yourself.   

Learn more about Jackie here:  www.jackiemichel.com 

Facebook: @gratitudeleads  

You can purchase Jackie's book, Hooray for Parenting here, and the Hooray for Parenting workbook here. 

But first, please sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation.  

Our original conversation aired on Sow to Speak's YouTube channel on September 12, 2020. 

You can find our video conversation here.

Resource mentioned: Dr. Dan Siegel

Sow to Speak's Closet Conversations were created to bring you uplifting conversations with cross-industry guests who are doing meaningful work, to inspire you to do the same. So in the end, we can all make the world a better place to be.   

Learn more about Sow to Speak here: www.sowtospeak.com

"Great people do things before they're ready." 

One of my all-time favorite quotes by Amy Poehler is the perfect way to introduce musician and artist, Keren Vita as the next guest in Sow to Speak's closet series.   

How often do we say no out of fear? When's the last time you shifted your focus to the process of whatever you were working on instead of being overwhelmed by the finished product?  Keren and I dish on all things creativity, namely her undertaking (undertaking? overtaking? who's to say) of the downtown Utica Adirondack Bank building art project. We also hit on why saying a big, fat "YES!" to what scares you the most is sometimes the fastest track to overcoming your fear.  Our hope is that you leave our conversation to take a chance on whatever you've wanted to do, but have let fear hold you back. If anything, Keren shows us all how the power of watching someone face their fear and go for it inspires us all to do the same. 

Most notably Keren had a solo (sold out!) art show at the historic Stanley Theatre. Next up, she'll be the focused artist of the month at Gerber's Tavern with all exhibited pieces available for purchase. 

Our original conversation aired: August 25, 2020

You can find it at Sow to Speak's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSgapdNnW9Q&t=1091

Learn more about Keren here:  Follow on Instagram @Renscribs | Facebook @Keren Vita

Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.

Learn more about Sow to Speak:

Website: www.sowtospeak.com

YouTube: Sow to Speak

LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour

Instagram: @kristymandour

Meet Pete. 

Pete Blanchfield is the CEO of StoneRidge Hydro, a company that invests in run-of-river hydroelectric dams to restore, rebuild and return a reliable, long-term renewable power resource to local communities.

Pete is very knowledgeable about finance and business and shares the lessons he's learned along the way to help you in your own career. 

Long before the Great Resignation, Pete and I had a conversation about when to stay and when to go. Although Pete and I were specifically speaking to entrepreneurs, Pete's tips transcend to the often daunting career choices as a whole. His tips are as relevant today as they were when our conversation first aired on the video series two years ago. 

You may be an entrepreneur or start-up at the crossroads of that age-old question, "do I stay or do I go?" Do I carry on or cut the cord? You may be thinking, when do I say when? Pete offers clear and doable advice on checking in with yourself before making any decisions. Pete also hits upon strategies and examples to best pivot your business. Most importantly, he offers his perspective on how he chooses to communicate to understand and enhance his empathy and self-awareness.      

I hope this helps shed some light on which direction is best for you. Please share with anyone you feel may benefit.  

Learn more about Pete here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-blanchfield-aa82341/

Original air date: August 7, 2020

Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.

Learn more about Sow to Speak:

Website: www.sowtospeak.com

YouTube: Sow to Speak

LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour

Instagram: @kristymandour

Lenora is the Chief Strategy Officer of Community Wellness Partners. 

Listen in as Lenora shares what makes a true healthcare hero and how we can all build community and resiliency on the work and home front.  

We cover:

- The importance of having a team that has your back and what that looks and sounds like. 

- Being reminded of how to self-care by our kids and how that models for them while we tend to refuel ourselves. 

- The heart-felt grounding force of humanizing the people who we serve. 

Community Wellness Partners is an affiliate of LutheranCare and Presbyterian Homes and Services. They combine nearly 150 years of service to create the most complete continuity of health and wellness services for older adults in Oneida County.   Learn more about Community Wellness Partners here: https://www.communitywellnesspartners...  

Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution in creating a safer and better world for all of us. 

Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.

Learn more about Sow to Speak:

Website: www.sowtospeak.com

LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour

Instagram: @kristymandour

Meet Kaysie.   

"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." – Amy Poehler  

No better quote can embody Sow to Speak's next guest. We've had a lot of fantastic local guests in the closet and since we're all about inclusivity in the 315, we're venturing all the way to Austin, TX, to have our second Closet Crasher, Kaysie Seitz Brown, Associate Professor of Dance at Texas State University, as well as one of my best friends for twenty years,  highlight the art of collaboration.  

Kaysie I first met nearly twenty years ago as creatives. Doing what else? Living in New York City, waiting tables and bartending at the cajun neighborhood hot spot, ACME. It was an instant friendship of kindred spirits continuing to inspire each of our creative endeavors to this day.  Kaysie and I gab on how 🥳 COLLABORATION 🥳 is the bedrock everywhere from the restaurant and stage floor to the classroom and boardroom. We build off of each other, sharing doable and transferable creative exercises that you can use with your team no matter the size. All being brought home with Kaysie shining a light on the dancer within us all.   

Learn more about Kaysie here:  https://www.theatreanddance.txstate.e...Creation in Motion: https://www.instagram.com/cim_teya/

Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.

Learn more about Sow to Speak:

Website: www.sowtospeak.com

LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour

Instagram: @kristymandour

Meet Tony.  

Dr. Tony Mandour is a retired urologist, a practicing reflexologist, and a life-long piano player. He also happens to be my dad. Listen in as we discuss how music has the ability to heal, nourish, transcend, and lift our spirits. Tony shares a few of his favorite songs, and since a performer needs an audience, my sister, Lori, and dear friend, Allie pop in to be a part of the piano party.   Overall, our conversation offers a lovely reminder that we're all human beings connected through the power of music. Enjoy!

Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution in creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.

Learn more about Sow to Speak:

Website: www.sowtospeak.com

LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour

Instagram: @kristymandour

Meet Vartan. 

Vartan Poghosian is an artist, the owner of 4 Elements Studio, and an incredible all-around guy. He immigrated to the U.S. from Armenia and found his home in Upstate New York. Vartan shares his perspective on the power of art, the balancing act of being an artist and a business owner (he continues to ace this), his journey to the U.S. from Armenia, and offers a real, honest perspective of being a gay man in this day and age.  

Learn more about Vartan and 4 Elements here:  https://www.4elementsstudio.org/

Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.

Learn more about Sow to Speak:

Website: www.sowtospeak.com

LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour

Instagram: @kristymandour

In 2019 Maria Lallier began an online mentoring program to support homeschooling families for children ages 3-5yrs old. This allowed her to pivot her current students into online schooling during the pandemic.  Maria shares how truly connecting with your kids starts with a genuine connection with yourself. She takes us on the path that led her to understand what area within children's education lit her up (spoiler alert: curriculum design) and how she figured it out. She also offers insight into how you can begin to create a realignment with your intuition now and always.  Enjoy our conversation. ❤️✌️  

Learn more about Young Einsteins: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungEinstei...

Instagram: youngeinsteins_cny www.theintelligentchild.org  

(PARENTS: I did drop one F-bomb when I got revved up, so if you have kids nearby, make sure to "earmuff" them or grab headphones for yourself.)  

Resources mentioned:  Caroline Myss Dr. Shefali Connie Chapman Julia Cameron Crisis Text Line  

Sow to Speak created The Closet Series to shine a light on cross-industry experts and everyday humans doing meaningful work so that you are inspired to make your unique contribution to creating a safer and better world for all of us. Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.

Learn more about Sow to Speak:

Website: www.sowtospeak.com

LinkedIn: Sow to Speak by Kristy Mandour

Instagram: @kristymandour