On Episode #13 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes back to the podcast "The Queen of Career Coaching", Marcia Wall, a Career Success Coach located in New Orleans, Louisiana.  This episode is packed with information for those looking for a new career, those who want to change careers and everyone in-between.  Marcia shares with us how we need to define our own success and how we need to find our 'North Star'.  She reminds us that we are in a skilled based economy and how important is to keep reinventing yourself.  Of course, as he always does, Tedi presents data after hitting the Googler.  This is def one episode you do not want to miss!  You can connect with Marcia at:

Marcia Wall , M. A., CCSP, GCDF #16401
Career Success Coach

Website:  https://linktr.ee/marciawall

Career Counseling Connection:   https://www.careercounselingconnection.com/california/san-diego/career-  counseling/marcia-wall

LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/mwall1000

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MarciaWall.                                              

Email: [email protected]                                                                                 

Phone: (619) 309-7354 

LINKS & RESOURCES:

https://www.careercounselingconnection.com/united-states/san-diego/career-counseling/marcia-wall 

https://www.bls.gov/ 

https://personality.co/personality-test 

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726062/episodes/17079622-tyd-s1-e-4-let-s-talk-about-success-w-cindy-whittum.mp3?download=true

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726062/episodes/11559092-career-chat-vol-9-unveiling-the-imposter-syndrome-gremlins.mp3?download=true

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On Episode #12 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Laila Marcos-Zissis, a Coach, Communications & Media Consultant,  Podcast Personality, Master Connector & Breast Cancer Survivor, who is located in New Orleans, Lousiana.  Tedi and Laila have a fascinating conversation all about MOTIVATION.  What it is and how we can motivate ourselves.  Laila shares with us some great information on mindfulness and how we can meditate, anywhere we are at.  Tedi, of course, provides a lot of data after hitting the Googler.  Make sure to join us in this very informative conversation!  You can connect with Laila at:

Laila Marcos-Zissis , Leadership Alchemist, Strategic Innovator & Author
Inspired Action Motivate LLC

Website: https://lailamorcoszissis.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lailamorcoszissis/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lailamorcoszissis/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lailamorcoszissis                                      Email: [email protected]
Phone: (504) 615-2388

LINKS & RESOURCES:

https://teamstage.io/motivation-statistics/ 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5364176/

https://www.headspace.com/mindfulness/how-to-get-motivated 

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On Episode #11 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his friend and colleague, Bernadette Johnson, a Leadership Alchemist, Strategic Innovator, Collaboration Catalyst, Author, Working Genius Certified, and TEDster of Inspired Action Motivates, which is located in Lansing, Michigan.  Tedi and Bernadette talk about what makes a great leader and the different ways leadership presents itself.  Bernadette shares with us her favorite book: The Alchemist by Paul Coelho (link below) and Tedi shares data about the equality (and equity) gap that still exists in the C-level suites found in Fortune 500 companies.  You will love Bernadette's infectious positivity and her passion for helping others succeed.  Make sure to join us in this very informative conversation!  You can connect with Bernadette at:

Bernadette Johnson, Leadership Alchemist, Strategic Innovator & Author
Inspired Action Motivate LLC

Website:  https://bernadettejohnson.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InspiredActionMotivates
LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadettejohnson
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:  (517) 231-4369

LINKS & RESOURCES:

https://www.spencerstuart.com/research-and-insight/fortune-500-c-suite-snapshot-2024-profiles-in-functional-leadership 

The Alchemist by Paul Coelho (book)

“If an organization has a strong and clearly stated set of values and the people act in accordance with those values, then the culture will be strong.” ~ Lt. George Flynn, USMC (ret.)

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On this Special Episode of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Leah Smiley, the President & Founder at the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC) located in Brownsburg, Indiana.  Tedi and Leah have a frank and open discussion about Racism, what it is, how it is harming marginalized communities and what role we can play in dismantling the systems of Racism.  Leah shares with us her definition of Racism (it may surprise some of you) and Tedi provides Leah with a lot of data.  Tedi's favorite quote of the podcast was when Leah said "We have to do better, be better and aim higher."  This is one very important conversation that impacts us ALL and one you do not want to miss!  You can connect with Leah at:

Leah Smiley, CDE®, President and Founder

Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC) 

• Website:  https://www.diversitycertification.org/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diversitycert 
• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/diversitycertification/ 
• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/diversitycertification/
• Email:  [email protected] 
• Phone:  1-800-983-6192 

 RESOURCES:

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1124036/number-people-killed-police-ethnicity-us/ 

https://www.usccr.gov/files/2024-09/crime_victims_report_factsheet.pdf 

Netflix Series '7 Seconds' w/Regina King

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On Episode #9 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Fathy Shetiah, the Founder & CEO at 7C Lingo, a cross-cultural communication, training, and language services organization, which is located in Lansing, Michigan.  Fathy and Tedi talk about what Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in and why it's so important, especially today!  Fathy shares with us the benefits of CQ and how his team can assist individuals and businesses by having a Cultural Assessment done.  Tedi shares some stats on how important CQ is to younger generations.   Make sure to join us in this very informative conversation!  You can connect with Fathy at:

Website:  https://7clingo.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/7CLingo
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/7c-lingo
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/7c.lingo
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (517) 337-2700

RESOURCES:

https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/blog/company-culture-statistics 

https://teamstage.io/company-culture-statistics/ 

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/cultural-intelligence 

https://www.ujji.io/posts/company-culture-statistics 

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On Episode #8 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes Beth Batts, Founder & CEO of Batts & Associates, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Beth and Tedi talk all about Confidence, what it is and how we can get it.  Beth shares with us how she defines what Confidence is and explains that 'Risk Taking' is a form on Confidence.  Tedi and Beth share their thoughts on how others define what confidence is (based on titles and not necessarily someone being truly confident).  Join us in this fascinating conversation!  You can connect with Beth at:

Website:  https://www.batts-associates.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/4BA2425
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-batts-b489a514/
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (616) 581-6715

RESOURCES:

Professionally Speaking Podcast w/Beth Batts

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On Episode #7 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes  Amy Bragagnini a Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center, located in Grand Rapids, MI.   Tedi and Amy talk about healthy eating, what it really means and why it's important.  Amy shares with us some of the mistakes we may be making when it comes to eating healthy.  Tedi and Amy talk about the different foods we can eat at work to give us more energy.   Amy tells us what foods are great to help us nourish our minds (brains).  We also learn that some scientists believe its healthier to eat in the bathroom instead of at your desk!  Our favorite dietician and healthy eater does not disappoint during another great conversation with her.  You can connect with Amy at:

Website: https://www.mercyhealth.com/location/trinity-health-richard-j-lacks-cancer-center
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityHealthMI
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TrinityHealthMI
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bragagnini-ms-rd-cso-b3795338/-ms-rd-cso-b3795338
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (616) 685-5237

RESOURCES:

https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/health-conditions/diabetes/eat-healthy 

https://www.guhealth.com.au/6-reasons-why-you-should-never-eat-lunch-at-your-desk 

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a63589199/foods-for-boosting-brain-health-and-memory/ 

https://www.annwigmore.co/

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726062/episodes/16075526 

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726062/episodes/13722435 

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On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Cindy Brown, Employer Development Manager in the Career Center at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) located in Allendale, MI.  Tedi and Cindy talk about what Etiquette is and why it's not just about having 'Good Manners'.  Cindy provides us with some amazing tips on 'Best Practices' when it comes to dining etiquette (when out to eat with our boss or someone from another country).  Tedi and Cindy also talk about the importance of getting back to professional etiquette after the pandemic and much, much more.  This is a very informative conversation, one you do not want to miss. To learn more about Cindy, please contact her at:

Cindy Brown, Employer Development Manager
Career Center - Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
Website:  https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GVSUCareers/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/school/gvsucareers/
Phone:  (616) 331-6708
Email:  [email protected]

Resources:
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/dining-etiquette/ 

https://blog.oncallinternational.com/13-dining-etiquette-tips-next-business-meal/

https://www.edstellar.com/blog/workplace-etiquette-dos-and-donts

Episode Sponsor: 517Living.com
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On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) located in Lansing, MI.  Tedi and Bob talk about the economy in the Greater Lansing, MI region and the State of Michigan.  Bob shares with us his 35+ years of professional knowledge when it comes to economics, including what the pending tariffs could mean to our local and state economy.  Tedi learned what tariffs actually are (think of a sales tax).  This is another informative and educational conversation, one you do not want to miss. To learn more about Bob, please contact him at:

Bob Trezise, President & CEO
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)
Website: https://www.purelansing.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PureLansing/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/purelansing
Phone:  (517) 702-3387
Email: [email protected]

Episode Sponsor: GrazeCraze of Okemos
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Episode Resources:
https://usafacts.org/answers/what-is-the-gross-domestic-product-gdp/state/michigan/ 

https://www.richstatespoorstates.org/states/MI/#:~:text=19-,Economic%20Outlook%20Rank,15%20important%20state%20policy%20variables. 

https://www.wilx.com/2025/03/31/lansing-small-business-owner-talks-tariff-impacts/

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On this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Cindy Whittum, Recruitment and Internship Specialist at the State of Michigan, EGLE.  Tedi and Cindy talk about what it means to be successful.  Tedi shares with Cindy the description of Success (according to Wikipedia.com) and Cindy shares with us what Success means to her.  Cindy and Tedi talk about how Success is defined and what it looks like a different stages of our professional lives. Cindy and Tedi both agree that because you are in an elevated position does not mean you are a 'Success'.  This is a great conversation, one you do not want to miss. To learn more about Cindy, please contact her at:

Cindy Whittum, Recruitment and Internship Specialist
State of Michigan, EGLE
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/egle
LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwhittum
Phone:  (517) 914-6595
Email:   [email protected]

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