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Cheers to a midpoint and another one off the bucket list! What better way to travel and recap the venture from the mountains of the beautiful Denver CO, the comedy, a funny confession, and more! Glaiza shares her birthday getaway with travel tips, moments of gratitude, friendships, and a few gems we hope you can take from this trip. Take a break and have a listen and a little laughter! #ListenToWIP #Episode17 #MicLife #Podcasters #TravelMore #Getaway #LaughAboutIt

#Gratitude. In Episode 16 of #WorkInProgress we have a conversation about Francine's once in a lifetime trip to Dubai, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe in Africa and we discussed Gratitude. Robert Emmons (the world's expert on gratitude) says that it's an affirmation of goodness and that there is still good things in the world. The second thing he notes is that we recognize that the sources of this goodness is outside of ourselves.

We realized that this is all great, but why don't we have it all the time? When do we show graciousness? How do we keep gratitude in the forefront of what we do even when things aren't going well? It's a conversation worth listening to. Sit back, relax, and laugh with us in our latest episode of #WorkInProgress.

Get Your Money Right. Whether you're a professional athlete, a millionaire, working a nine to five, or just trying to get by— there are key elements to financial success; a willingness mindset, a support system, drive, determination, and even a few setbacks to teach you along the way. @mr.simplyp is a former basketball player for Ohio state and also played overseas. He later discovers that he is a father of a two year old girl who changes his life forever. Listen in as PJ shares everything it has taken him to be a successful and financially stable father, husband, and entrepreneur. #ListenToWIP #Episode15 #miclife 🎙 #financialsuccess #getyourmoneyright #listenin

Some of you know him as the CEO and founder of the @theavantgardeis others know him as a lyricist with a blend of East Coast hip hop, Jazz, and a twist of poetry in flow. But what makes Chadwick aka Niles' music so unique is the story telling you hear about his own journey (it's deep!). There's a culture on the instrumental side, and a deep root for "original hip-hop." It's not about the talent but the telling in his lyrics. Niles opens up about honesty in his music, his take on how hip hop impacts love, people, education, and the journey of pursuing his dreams. Listen in.

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If you're a local here in the Twin Cities (Minnesota) and don't know who Ryan Bynum is— you're in for a treat on this episode! You even get a little a cappella by yours truly @kematolbert and @glaizaregis at the end lol. Ryan Bynum is a Music Director who's had a history of working with artists like Jeffery Osborne and L.T.D, Ice Cube, Nipsey Hussle, 50 Cent, Collie Buddz and more. He's also performed at venues like Paisley Park, Broadway Musicals, road tours, cruises and the list goes on. He's the Musical Director for Avant Garde, but more than a Director, he shares the story of how a young boy discovered his talent, life choices leading to sacrifices, navigating parenting with your dreams, and how music really IS Healing. Listen in.

Follow Ryan at @rylife21 and the @theavantgardeis to keep up with upcoming events and what Ryan has in store for future projects.

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Perception Vs Reality

If you're life is as polished and put together as you make it out to be- this need not apply to you then😁. But one of the things Fran and Glaiza want to ask you is, "Are you showing up differently behind the curtain or is what we see what we really get?" We've learned to stage our lives through social media via travels to show you're living your best life, your amazing family, fitness fun, #relationshipgoals, your fashion, money, smiles, and all the right angles to life..but is it reaalllyyy that good? Let's talk about it. Laugh with us on this episode as we share some of our own realities to what others might perceive differently. 🎙

#MicLife #Podcast #WIP #DontBeFooled #KeepItReal #LetsBeHonest #TalkAboutIt #Perception Vs #Reality

Fran and Glaiza are not afraid to admit when things are in shambles-- they just are. But as they evaluate some of the experiences they've been through along with others around them, the question no longer became just about what do you do, who YOU are in the mist of it all? Did you have a support system or was there too much of a shame factor to ask? When an unexpected twist of life takes you from the dreams you were certainly about, how did you process the feelings? What about those moments of, "how could this happen to me?" This episode, we just went for it and did an open share. Let us know if you have any stories on how you move forward from a difficult situation.

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Grab some Kleenex because this episode's cutting onions in the room. We brought in a special guest Brittani Senser, who is the mother of Aria Joy Burch-Senser. In this episode, we honor Aria's name and life by telling her story out loud and speaking up against the silence that has become an epidemic: Teen suicide. Brittani takes us on a journey that leads to February 6th, 2019 when her life would be changed forever. As mothers, we vulnerably shared stories, tears, asked questions, and gained perspective. Our goal is to raise awareness and create change for this young generation. Listen in. #321 #AriaJoy 💜💜💜

For more on Aria's story, please follow her weekly blog on: https://doyoucarenow.life/ or check out Aria's own Instagram @ariajoydoyoucarenow and her mother's @brittanisenser

If you or someone you know if struggling with suicide, please contact the national suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255

Suicide Prevention Lifeline - suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Additional Resources

Prairie-Care.com

National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI.ORG

Beyonce` said a diva is a female version of a hustler....well ladies and gentlemen, allow us to introduce you to this momtrepreneur, business woman, community activist, political enthusiast, (particularly in the African American community) mother, wife and hustler who wears many hats BUT....how does she keep it all together? Has she always?? Listen in as you get an up close and personal interview with Ms. Denise Butler as she opens up about marriage, balancing a household and dealing with the hurdles.

How many runs of bad luck, misfortunes or mishaps can one really take? Just when you thought you could tackle through one thing, it seems like another follows, and another after. We forget to do something, late for an appointment, spilled milk, kids are crying, burnt dinner, you missed your flight, and are just underperforming at life...we can't be the only ones—right?? Besides, you can only mask the guise of a smile for so long before a meltdown occurs. And you can only be strong for so long before you realize today is Just.Not.The Day. So if we can't fix it, let's let it out. Listen as Fran and Glaiza talk about their failures and how eventually, this too shall pass.