You Belong Here with Beth Ruffin

Abby Rose Green and Kat Herro co-own Pursuing HER Purpose, a business devoted to helping female entrepreneurs launch their own big ideas without losing themselves, their values, or their relationships along the way. They understand that our lives will look different and focusing on the titles that are important to each of us as we build our business needs to take priority. They offer online courses, coaching, guest speaking opportunities and a mastermind experience for collaboration and solidarity.

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Co-Founder of ThinkDEI, Sushmita Kirkland is an accomplished DEI professional that provides astute & proven strategies and tactical visioning for organizations to shift their Diversity, Ethics & Inclusion journeys.

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Sushmita is a published children’s book Author, TEDx speaker and a serial entrepreneur, that is never afraid to challenge the status-quo. Having lived in 7 countries and traveled to 42 countries, Sushmita comes with a strong multicultural and inter-cultural knowledge combined with her linguistic skills of speaking 4 languages fluently and 3 at intermediate levels. She helps leaders and organizations shift behaviors through cultural coaching, customized facilitations & consulting to create more positive outcomes and align teams to profoundly increase their feeling of belonging. Her approach is deeply rooted in empathy, intent and integrity that helps our clients see their blind spots through self-reflection.

Check out Sushmita's TEDx Talk here 

Check out Sushmita's books: Alphabets of the World and Religions of the World

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Rena P. Dixon, PhD, MPH, MCHES has worked her entire career in the rural southeastern United States. Currently serving as the Director of Community Investment and Impact at Fact Forward, she oversees staff working on program development and implementation, evaluation and professional learning

Join me this week as I talk with Dr. Rena Dixon about:

Dr. Dixon was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. She graduated cum laude from Armstrong Atlantic State University, in Savannah, Georgia with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences and a minor in Latin American studies. Dr. Dixon also holds her Master of Public Health from Armstrong and a PhD in Public Health with a focus on Health Promotion and Health Education from Walden University. She has a passion for public speaking, sexual health, health equity and social justice.  Before coming to Fact Forward, Dr. Dixon has worked for Planned Parenthood of Georgia and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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This week’s guest is Erin B. Haag, the creator of Pricing Overhaul™️. This proven method helps her clients shift their mindset around money and math, overhaul their pricing for profitability, and make more money inside their businesses than they ever dreamed possible. She is a self-proclaimed “Math Nerd,” serial entrepreneur, full blooded Capricorn, mom of 2, and lover of travel, wine, & cheese. She has over 20 years’ experience working intimately with numbers, metrics, and pricing for both large corporations and smaller, privately owned businesses.

This week on the podcast, we discuss:

https://www.facebook.com/pricingoverhaul

https://www.facebook.com/luxuryinbusinessretreats

https://www.instagram.com/pricingoverhaul/

https://www.instagram.com/luxuryinbusinessretreats/

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Episode 7: Tell Your Story Authentically

“Surrounding ourselves with others who pull greatness out of us is important.”

Penda L. James describes herself as a writer, scribe coach, and creator.  The gift for words is genuinely in Penda James’ DNA. When her beloved mother passed on, Penda discovered that she had written beautiful poetry in her youth and was considered by many to be the next Maya Angelou.

A gifted Scribe Coach, she is highly adept at identifying and breaking through writing blocks, having dealt with them herself. She has guided several authors through the completion of published books, music, plays, articles, and academic projects. Her goal is to help people clarify their vision, write down their rite of passage moments, and tell their story authentically.

A proud graduate of both Wilberforce University and Bowling Green State University, Penda developed a love of history and storytelling. Her education, work experience, and faith in God all contribute to her mastery in helping writers and leaders reach their goals through words on paper.

Penda’s message is a simple one. She has been called to help you: Get Unstuck. Execute Your Goals. InSCRIBE Your Legacy.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

“Your story is about you, but now for you.” Cheryl Wood

Connect with Penda:

Website: www.inscribedinspiration.com

Website: www.pendaljames.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScribeCoach 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penscribed/

Episode 6: Take the Leap with Jason Szczuorowski

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Jason Szczurowski retired from the US Coast Guard after 24 years of service.  After enlisting in 1999, he served in Telecommunications, Operations, Communications Security, Crypto Management, Search & Rescue, and Command Center, finalizing his career as a Chief Warrant Officer.  He’s served throughout the US including VA, PA, NJ, CA, DC, and the Bahamas.  He’s a huge Philadelphia Sports fan and enjoys staying active through running or playing basketball.  Jason wants to get into politics so he can continue serving his country.  He is enjoying retirement with his lovely wife and keeping up with his 3 beautiful children. 

This week on the podcast, Jason shares with us his wisdom and expertise from 24 years of military service.

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“I don’t believe in balance.  Instead, I flex in & out of different spaces - putting my energy where I’m most needed at this time.”

These wise words come from this week’s guest, Adrienne King.

Adrienne has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years and has proven leadership in Quality, External Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Employee Business Resource Group, Diversity Equity & Inclusion and Project Management. Adrienne is a transformative change leader and a voice for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at work and in her community.  She serves on multiple DE&I Advisory Boards in her community, the Executive Community for the Bucks County NAACP and the African American Museum of Bucks County Foundation Board. She also led the effort to start the first ever DEI community of parents and educators in her daughter's elementary school. Adrienne holds a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, as well as completing Leadership Programs at Duke and Cornell.  She is the recipient of the Bucks County Community College 2023 Martin Luther King Jr Dream Builder Award.  She lives in PA with her husband and 2 daughters, while also running a family business - So Fresh & So Green Juice Company - and running a nonprofit - The PairUP Society. 

In this week’s episode, Adrienne and I discuss how to stand out when you’re the only one who looks like you in the room and she discusses the concept of “creating your own party.”

“I need to be authentically myself and you are either gonna love it or not. But I am who I am and that's who I'm going to show up as. And if who I'm showing up as. Isn't right for the table that you have. Then I'm going to move over here and open my own door, create my own table, and keep it moving”

Follow Adrienne & her work with the PairUP Society:

Instagram: The PairUP Society (@pairupsociety) | Instagram

Facebook: The Pair UP Society | Perkasie PA | Facebook
Website: Non Profit | The PairUP Society | Perkasie

Today's episode of part of my #MindfulMay series that I'm running on Instagram: Beth Ruffin | Inclusion Coach (@thebethruffin) | Instagram

So what is mindfulness?  Put simply - it’s being present in the moment, aware of our surroundings.

Tune in to hear:

1. How I've made mindfulness a daily practice

2. How you can benefit from mindfulness

3. How to embody this practice into your self inclusion journey

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I'm super excited to chat with my daughter, Bella, in this week's episode about belonging as a teenager! While she is detailing her experience as a teenager, I think you'll find some helpful information that you can implement in your own life. If you haven't already, like & subscribe this podcast.

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This week, we’re going to discuss how being in a constant state of fight is harmful and how we can get out of it.  

Psychology Today Article: Are you thriving? Here is a checklist | Psychology Today

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