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It Just Takes One brings the stories of published authors to life. Scriptor Publishing interviews Olympic athletes, celebrities, and regular people who have written their own books with a little help along the way. Listen to hear how one person, one experience, or even one book can change your life!
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![Next Time Leave Me on the Floor l Sara Doell, #69](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11730396/1_300x300.png)
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Next Time Leave Me on the Floor l Sara Doell, #69
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
In this episode, I dive into a very personal and enlightening conversation with Sara Doell, recent bestselling author of Next Time Leave Me on the Floor: My Journey from Drunk AF to Sober AF. Being tired of waking up with hangovers, regret, shame and fuzzy memories of being mean to her wife, she decided to give up alcohol for one year and see what would happen. At the time, it felt like an insurmountable feat yet she woke up on January 1st, 2022 and committed to 365 days of not drinking alcohol. It took a few short months for her to walk away from that goal. Instead she decided to change her path and remove alcohol from her life for good.
In her book, Sara reflects on how alcohol became her kryptonite, why she decided to quit drinking and then travels a winding road through her first two years of sobriety. And in this episode, we discuss all of that...and then some! This conversation is a thought-provoking discussion that I think you will enjoy!
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Sara Doell is a CLCC-certified Life Coach, Division I collegiate golf coach, lifetime member of the LPGA, and an Amazon best-selling author of Your Future Self Will Thank You. She grew up in Rochester, New York, attended Penn State University, and played on scholarship for the golf team. After stints in Charlotte, North Carolina and Brooklyn, New York, she found her way to the West Coast. She lives in San Francisco with her wife, Caitlin, and their mini dachshund, Mr. Harvey Milk. This is her second book.
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Click this link to purchase the book on Amazon.
![Gone for 60 Minutes l Anna Meredith, #68 Part 2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11730396/1_300x300.png)
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Gone for 60 Minutes l Anna Meredith, #68 Part 2
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview I did with Anna Meredith. Her husband, Adam, checked into the hospital on September 5th, 2023 for routine procedures. Just two days later she received a call that she never expected.
“I’m so sorry, Mrs. Meredith…it appears your husband has had a stroke, and he has passed away.”
In this true story of Adam’s call to Heaven and back, he and Anna recall their experiences from opposite sides of eternity.
As Anna processes the biggest heartbreak in her life, Adam wrestles with his greatest questions about his faith and trust in God. In sixty unresponsive minutes, Adam finds his belief and faith have turned to knowledge, and he will never be the same again.
There is a profound message in this conversation, and I know you'll enjoy it. So sit back and listen in as Anna Meredith shares her story!
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Adam Provost Meredith was a devout man of faith, dedicated family man, brilliant entrepreneur, and loyal friend. He had an endless vault of talents and passions which he selflessly shared, particularly in his leadership role at Celebrate Recovery ministry.
Adam began his education at the University of Colorado, earning his undergrad in Political Science and Economics. In 1999, after earning his MBA/MSF in International Business from Boston College, Adam began his banking career at Eastern Bank. Soon after, his passion for cars inspired him to co-found the automotive distributor TJM Motorsport in Concord, NH. He also held a passion for flying which landed him a job as a senior lender at Santander's Aircraft Lending Group in Manchester, NH. He was then recruited by Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in 2013 to form a new member services group as President of AOPA Finance, where he helped it grow to the largest aircraft financing broker in the nation. He proudly represented AOPA as a board member of National Aircraft Finance Association for two terms from 2015 -2021.
Adam was a man dedicated to his family, including his wife, Anna Irena Meredith, and his sons, Donald Provost (15), and Karl Herbst (14). He was a beacon of faith, family, ambition, courage, love, and resilience, and his gentle personality continues to resonate within the hearts of everyone he encountered.
On December 11, 2023, he peacefully returned to his Maker after a fierce three-year battle with cancer.
Love God, live in the moment, have no regrets, and do not be afraid to follow your dreams.
This is the legacy Adam Provost Meredith is forever leaving behind.
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Gone for 60 Minutes: How My Near Death Experience Took Me From Believing to Knowing is available now on Amazon.
![Gone for 60 Minutes l Anna Meredith, #68, Part 1](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11730396/1_300x300.png)
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Gone for 60 Minutes l Anna Meredith, #68, Part 1
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Without a doubt, this is one of the most emotional interviews we've ever done on this podcast. In fact, it is such a powerful episode that we decided to break it into 2 Parts so that you can let the story and the message really sink in.
In this episode -- Part 1 -- you start to hear the story of Adam Meredith. You will learn about the beautiful life he created with his wife, Anna, and his two sons, and the deep love and connection they all had. You are gong to hear about his passions and hobbies in life, and how he was a man of faith. You will also learn how the family handled the news when he was diagnosed with cancer.
This episode sets the stage for the Part 2 where you will hear about Adam's near death experience and the message he was told to come back and share.
Listen to this one first so you get to know the Adam and learn about his family and his life. It will make you even more interested to listen to Part 2 which is coming soon.
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Adam Provost Meredith was a devout man of faith, dedicated family man, brilliant entrepreneur, and loyal friend. He had an endless vault of talents and passions which he selflessly shared, particularly in his leadership role at Celebrate Recovery ministry.
Adam began his education at the University of Colorado, earning his undergrad in Political Science and Economics. In 1999, after earning his MBA/MSF in International Business from Boston College, Adam began his banking career at Eastern Bank. Soon after, his passion for cars inspired him to co-found the automotive distributor TJM Motorsport in Concord, NH. He also held a passion for flying which landed him a job as a senior lender at Santander's Aircraft Lending Group in Manchester, NH. He was then recruited by Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in 2013 to form a new member services group as President of AOPA Finance, where he helped it grow to the largest aircraft financing broker in the nation. He proudly represented AOPA as a board member of National Aircraft Finance Association for two terms from 2015 -2021.
Adam was a man dedicated to his family, including his wife, Anna Irena Meredith, and his sons, Donald Provost (15), and Karl Herbst (14). He was a beacon of faith, family, ambition, courage, love, and resilience, and his gentle personality continues to resonate within the hearts of everyone he encountered.
On December 11, 2023, he peacefully returned to his Maker after a fierce three-year battle with cancer.
Love God, live in the moment, have no regrets, and do not be afraid to follow your dreams.
This is the legacy Adam Provost Meredith is forever leaving behind.
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Click here to order the book, Gone for 60 Minutes.
![Your True North l Anne Kenny, #67](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11730396/1_300x300.png)
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Your True North l Anne Kenny, #67
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
One of the most challenging diagnoses to receive is "dementia." When we hear that word, it brings up uncertainty, fear, anger, and so many other emotions. My guest today is going to speak about those emotions and what to do if you, or someone you love, is experiencing cognitive loss. Anne Kenny, MD, is a geriatric and palliative care physician as well as the bestselling author of True North: A Guided Journal for Those Living with Cognitive Loss or Dementia about Legacy, Love and Wishes for the End of a Life Well-lived. Not only has Anne worked with this population in her profession, but she also became the caregiver to her mother who lived well with, and died peacefully from, dementia. She co-wrote the book with Teresa Webb, RN, a woman living with Frontotemporal Dementia and advocate and spokesperson for individuals living with dementia, combine their voices to offer a guide for persons experiencing cognitive loss to begin to explore their thoughts and wishes about their life and to prepare for the changes that dementia will bring. The book guides the reader, using the voices of others who live or have lived with dementia and stories of many others who have faced dementia, to see and plan for the deeper and more valued connections and discussions. It is full of advice, key learning and action plans to assist in providing tangible steps that can be taken to value life and plan for the life changes.
I know you will enjoy this conversation, so sit back and listen in as Dr. Anne Kenny shares her story.
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Anne Kenny, MD is a geriatric and palliative care physician, author of Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia, and Founder of Together in Dementia, a blog and educational and coaching/consulting resource to support individuals living with dementia and their families to modify their approach to dementia care so that they can find joy, connection and calm in this difficult, but often beautiful, journey. Her 35 years of experience as a physician and added experience as a daughter caregiver to her mother who lived well with and died peacefully from dementia provide a unique approach to care in dementia.
![Leadership Over Loneliness l Ethan Spelman, #66](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11730396/1_300x300.png)
Monday May 20, 2024
Leadership Over Loneliness l Ethan Spelman, #66
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
On today's episode, we feature our most recent best-selling author, Ethan Spelman. His book, Leadership Over Loneliness, is an inspiring true story that blends life, leadership, and lessons learned.
Throughout most of his life, Ethan Spelman felt like he was never good enough. Despite his friendly demeanor and perceived success, he was haunted by his past, controlled by his fears, and consumed by emptiness and loneliness. But destiny – disguised as an ill-timed business trip – ultimately changed the trajectory of his life, and led him to discover and then champion the life-changing power of leadership done right.
By immersing himself in leadership principles and practices and infusing them into his own life story, Ethan discovers that leadership can transcend lives – especially his own. As he works to incorporate leadership into all aspects of his life, he unleashes the leader within – and finds the courage and strength to come to terms with his past, overcome his fears, leave the loneliness behind, and move forward with confidence, hope, and conviction.
If you believe that real leadership is much greater than the titles we hold, seek to find the light in your own darkness, or long to discover the leader within, you’ll be inspired by this candid true story interwoven with powerful leadership lessons that have helped the author transform his life – and may help unleash the leader in you.
I know you will enjoy this conversation!
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Forever a work in progress, Ethan Spelman is the president of ETS Coaching and Development, LLC – his own coaching and leadership business that helps others maximize their potential in their personal and/or professional life. He has been a leader and coach in the financial services industry for more than 25 years.
Visit www.ethanspelman.com to learn more.
You can purchase his book here.
![Shorten the Learning Curve l Dave Carlson, #65](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11730396/1_300x300.png)
Friday May 10, 2024
Shorten the Learning Curve l Dave Carlson, #65
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
On today's episode, I have a conversation with Dave Carlson, the recent bestselling author of Shorten the Learning Curve: Using Light Bulb Moments. As a former math teacher, Dave's unique perspective shows how important it is to never stop learning because life never stops teaching.
Listen in as we discuss what lightbulb moments are and why it's so important to capture them in order to minimize your learning curve. Dave is also an avid sports fan and world traveler, and all of those topics come up as he describes his experiences and his passion for life.
All of his information is in the show notes below as well. Enjoy this episode of It Just Takes One.
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Dave Carlson started his career as a high school math teacher. Then he switched to real estate where he sold/developed property, managed offices, and finally, went to the corporate side of the business. He has coached hundreds of managers and owners, as well as thousands of sales associates. The attendees overwhelmingly found his coaching and insights invaluable; the teacher also learned from his participants. Dave is a storyteller extraordinaire, always using stories as a springboard to Shorten the Learning Curve.
You can purchase his book on Amazon.
![What a Year l Josie Collier, #64](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11730396/1_300x300.png)
Monday Apr 08, 2024
What a Year l Josie Collier, #64
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, forced so many to learn new things during quarantine. Many went through a number of emotions, trials, and tribulations. Seeking to do more for her friends, family and local community, Josie Collier began posting ideas to cope with staying indoors on social media (#IncredibleIndoorIdeas). Many of those ideas led to the creation of Josie's recent best-selling book, What a Year!: Collierisms, Cocktails, & Cooking.
Each month of 2020 and part of 2021, Josie figured out ways to stay safe and sane indoors as she made new culinary discoveries, remembered some old favorites and used the lessons of resilience to cope with the new normal. You'll hear all about that as you listen to Josie's story on this episode today.
If you have memories of how you got through the pandemic, then you will relate to Josie's experience as well. And if you're someone who has a creative flair and enjoys trying new things, then you're going to enjoy her book!
For now, I think you're really going to enjoy this conversation, so I invite you to sit back and listen in.
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Josie Collier is an example of the versatility of a liberal arts degree. After a career for almost a decade in multiple mental health positions, she has spent the last decade working in healthcare IT. She is now a consultant specializing in an electronic medical record system called Epic helping various hospitals and clinics set up the Epic system and managing projects to improve patient care. However, Josie is not just a consultant; she is a mom, a world traveler, a baker, and a mentor.
Using all these skills she became the first female chair of Hamilton’s Multicultural Alumni Relations Committee (MARC) and the first Black woman to lead the alumni association and executive council. She assists with the Women in Leadership Initiative at Hamilton as well.
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You can purchase Josie's book on Amazon.
And you can follow her at:
FB: @jmoniquecollier
IG: @collierisms
Email: josie.m.collier@gmail.com
![Changing Lanes for Business l Tim Rhode #63](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11730396/1_300x300.png)
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Changing Lanes for Business l Tim Rhode #63
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
You've heard the quote that "the only constant in life is change." It's true that change is inevitable, but how intentional is the change that you're creating or experiencing in your life...or in your business?
On today's episode, Tim Rhode, the recent bestselling author of Changing Lanes for Business: 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Problems, Accelerate Progress, and Achieve Your Goals!, will help you answer that question. Because we learn best through stories, Tim wrote his book as a parable and through the experience of the main character, we learn the 4 steps of how to be more strategic and intentional about change.
In Tim's words, "We don’t need more complexity. We need simplicity." That's why “Changing Lanes” is a metaphor for the familiar approach you use when driving, to develop the clarity, confidence, and agility that are essential in today’s challenging business world.
Ultimately, Tim's goal is to help all of us to make progress whenever we want, for the rest of our life. And as Tim suggests in our conversation, "it just takes ONE simple technique to change lanes and make progress toward your goals!"
Listen in to learn more about that simple technique!
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Tim Rhode is a highly successful business consultant, author, motivational speaker, and leadership coach with more than 35 years of entrepreneurial experience. He has personally launched and led multiple 7 and 8-figure high-service-level businesses, helping tens of thousands of customers, and hundreds of team members to transform their lives, both personally and professionally.
Since 2015, he's coached and consulted leaders and teams in dozens of industries to overcome challenges and get from where they are now—to where they want to be.
Tim does this by offering inspiration, new perspectives, and new ideas to overcome limiting beliefs and roadblocks. To accelerate growth, success, and abundance with a simple 4 step process.
His extensive experience and ability to relate to other business leaders allow him to effectively coach others through helpful changes that dramatically improve their revenue, profit, and culture.
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You can find Changing Lanes for Business: 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Problems, Accelerate Progress, and Achieve Your Goals! on Amazon.
And if you're interested in going from where you are to where you want to be, and you would like to be intentional and strategic about how you do that, then be sure to follow Tim:
Website: https://rhodemanagement.com/
LinkedIn: @TimRhode
![Finding Fit l Caren Ware, #62](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11730396/1_300x300.png)
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Finding Fit l Caren Ware, #62
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
A hard childhood. A devastating divorce. A desire to run. A passion for people.
Caren Ware's focus to become FIT led her to run a marathon on every continent from Alaska to the Australian Outback, and from the Galapagos Islands to Antarctica! She even ran the Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Everest marathons!
But Caren's life is about so much more than running marathons. She has an incredible heart for helping people in cultures all over the world. And it all started because of her own arduous journey through her childhood. Her bestselling book, Finding Fit: What Running Through an Arduous Childhood and a Remote Marathon on Every Continent...Can Help You FIND!, is a spellbinding account of her life, her courage and her authenticity.
In this episode, Caren shares more about all of her experiences and also about her book. And I guarantee our conversation is going to inspire you.
So I invite you to sit back and listen in as Caren Ware shares her story!
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You can find Caren's book on Amazon.
You can also follow Caren at any of the following websites:
carenwareevents.com
itzabouttime.com
WareInTheWorld_Adventures.com
And you can also follow her on IG and FB @CarenWare
![It's About Time ....Writing, Publishing...and Then Some... with Todd Durkin l #61](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11730396/1_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
It's About Time ....Writing, Publishing...and Then Some... with Todd Durkin l #61
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
In all the years I have known and worked with my friend, Todd Durkin, this is the very first time I've had the opportunity to sit down and interview him. While he was visiting here in Upstate New York recently, we had a chance to sit down and talk for a few minutes about everything having to do with books....from writing to publishing to marketing and more!
Todd's desire to create a legacy through his writing led him to publish his first 4 books, and he has 2 more that he's working on right now. He talks about those projects and gives you some insights from behind-the-scenes of the writing and publishing process.
If you've always wanted to write a book and aren't sure where to begin...then this episode will inspire you!
If you've already written a book and you want to get it into the hands of more people...then this episode will motivate you!
And if you just need a dose of positivity...then sit back and listen into this conversation where Todd shares his uplifting story...and then some!
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Todd Durkin, MA, is an internationally recognized strength and conditioning coach, sought-after keynote motivational speaker, and best-selling author who motivates, educates, and inspires people worldwide. He is the mindset coach and trainer behind some of the world’s best athletes, including NFL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions, Heisman Trophy Winners, Olympic and X-Game Gold Medalists, and many other champion athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
Durkin has published four best-selling books, Get Your Mind Right, The WOW Book, The IMPACT Body Plan, and What’s Next, all of which have changed tens of thousands of lives.
Todd is on a mission to grow a team of IMPACT coaches to proliferate the world and help ALL people live a life full of more passion, purpose, and IMPACT.
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Follow Todd:
Website: todddurkin.com
FB/IG/LinkedIn: @todddurkin
Podcast: The Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
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