It Just Takes One

What a Year l Josie Collier, #64

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

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

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

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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Connect with Scriptor Publishing Group:

Website:  scriptorpublishinggroup.com

FB/IG/LinkedIn:  @ScriptorPublishingGroup

 

From Ashes to Beauty l Heather Deffenbaugh #60

We are excited to have Heather Deffenbaugh back for a 2nd time on the show. She recently released her audiobook for From Ashes to Beauty, a book she published in 2022. And we invited her back to share more about that experience. It's also a great opportunity to talk more about her story, her journey since she published her book, and some of the exciting things that are coming up for her.  

We hope you'll enjoy the conversation.

 

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Heather is an author, speaker, and wellness advocate who aims to help people overcome strongholds and become the very best version of themselves. She has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years teaching group exercise, personal training, and coaching transformation programs. As a certified holistic nutritionist, she has guided and taught people how to infuse healthy and delicious food into their daily routine in order to achieve optimum health. She is passionate about “wholeness” in one’s life and teaches others how to thrive by achieving overall wellness in 5 key areas: physical health, mental health, spiritual health, physiological health, and emotional health. She is a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend who loves to travel, cook for others, share the love of Jesus, and listen to music incessantly. 

You can connect with Heather through the links below:

Website:  www.heatherdeffenbaugh.com

FB: @heather.andersondeffenbaugh

IG: @heather_deffenbaugh

Website

Instagram

Facebook

You can purchase From Ashes to Beauty on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3t0UjGg

 

From Suffering to Surfing l Lizzie Claesson, #59

How many times have you felt like you were drowning? Maybe it's because you're overwhelmed at work or maybe you're battling with personal struggles that are weighing you down. If you can relate to those moments in life, then you will enjoy the conversation I have in this episode with Lizzie Claesson. Lizzie is the Amazon best-selling author of From Suffering to Surfing: How Successful Leaders Make the Leap. In our discussion, Lizzie describes how she incorporates the latest neuroscience research to coach leaders on how to navigate challenges and embrace change. 

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Lizzie Claesson is the founder and CEO of Brighter Leaders, a coaching company that specializes in leadership development for executives and HR leaders. With 20+ years of experience and a multicultural background, Lizzie uses neuroscience to help clients unlock their full potential. She’s certified by coaching associations in Sweden, Spain, and Denmark and authored the e-book ‘Stop Worrying about how to Level-Up your Leadership’.

At Brighter Leaders, Lizzie and her team believe that leadership skills can be trained and improved, leading to increased happiness and success for both individuals and businesses.

(www.brighterleaders.com)

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And you can purchase her book here. 

 

 

A Magical Ride l Adam Clark, #56

Everyone loves a good story, and that is exactly what you're going to hear today. On this episode, I interview Adam Clark. He is the recent bestselling author of A Magical Ride: A Story About Overcoming Adversity. Inspired by his interest in books by authors like Jon Gordon, Adam decided to write his own parable. His book is a heartwarming story that contains some great life lessons.

I'll let Adam explain the rest, as I invite you to sit back and listen in to this episode.

 

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Adam Clark is a business owner, personal trainer, author and speaker who inspires people to get 1% better every day. He is the author of “Play Like A Champion Every Day: Your Guide to Being Your Best You” and is a Power of Positive Leadership Certified Trainer through the Jon Gordon Companies. Whether it is interacting with his clients at his gym, leading his team, speaking or writing, Adam’s passionate about helping people live their best lives. For more information on Adam, please visit AdamClarkFitness.com.

You can also check him out on social media @adamclarkfitness.

And if you're interested in purchasing his book, you can find it here.

 

All In Adventure Stories l Tim Walther - #58

This interview is a long time coming! Today, you will meet Tim Walther, the recent bestselling author of All In Adventure Stories. However, I first met Tim about 4 years ago when our friend, Rick Ivone, introduced us so that we could begin working together to write and publish this book. And now the book is done and available on Amazon (see the link below).

In this conversation, we talk about the book and about the adventures Tim has had. He shares his desire to inspire people to add more adventure to their lives and his mission to give back to the people he's met and places he's visited. There are moments in this interview that are very emotional because when you live life to the fullest, you inevitably experience the highest of highs and lowest of lows. We talk about all of that....and much more!

If you're someone who enjoys a good adventure story, then listen in.

If you're someone who needs to add a little more adventure to your life, then you'll love this episode.

If you are someone who is inspired by heartfelt, authentic, real life stories, then you're in for a treat.

And if you'd like to purchase the book, you can get it at the link below.

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Tim Walther is an expert in applied psychology, experiential learning, and team and leadership development. He is the owner and President of Grand Dynamics International which designs and delivers radically innovative corporate events and retreats using adventure as a medium to bring out the best in business leaders and teams.

Tim has more than twenty five years of experience in designing and delivering thousands of national and global experiential training and development programs. Tim’s work and adventures have been featured in 156 countries and in many publications and shows including The New York Times, Fox Sports News, Delta Sky Magazine, Outside Magazine, Powder Magazine, Climbing Magazine, Jackson Hole News and Guide, and The Voice of America.

He resides in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and is an avid all-season adventure athlete with an eclectic background in skiing, alpine mountaineering, rock climbing, ultra-running, endurance swimming, freediving, white-water rafting and multi-sport adventures.

Learn more about Tim Walther and Grand Dynamics:

www.granddynamics.com

For additional resources visit:

www.allinadventurestories.com

 

To purchase All In Adventure Stories, click here.

 

Chellsie’s Challenges: Life Lessons Learned From an Olympic Gymnast l Chellsie Memmel, #57

If you've been following U.S.A. gymnastics at any point over the past 20-25 years, then you will know my guest today. Chellsie Memmel is one of the most accomplished gymnasts in our country, winning medals in national and world competitions. And she has now written a best-selling book about the lessons she learned along the way. We talk about the book (Chellsie's Challenges: Life Lessons Learned From an Olympic Gymnast), her career, and so much more in this episode, so please sit back and listen in while Chellsie shares her story.

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Chellsie Memmel came into the gymnastics spotlight in 2003 when she won five medals, including the team and all-around gold, at the Pan American Games. That same year she competed in the World Championships and helped secure the team gold. For her outstanding 2003 season, she was named the TOPs Co-Athlete of the Year with Carly Patterson. At the 2005 World Championships, she became the first U.S. woman since 1994 to win the all-around gold medal. That year, she tied for USA Gymnastics Women’s Athlete of the Year. During the 2006 World Championships, she incurred a shoulder injury, but was still able to help her team earn the silver medal. She became one of the 10 finalists for the Women’s Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year that year and was also nominated twice for the prestigious AAU Sullivan Award in 2003 and 2005. Chellsie competed on the U.S. Olympic Team in 2008 in Beijing, China, and took home a team silver medal. She retired from the sport in 2012 and married her husband, Kory the following year. They have two children, Dashel and Audrielle. In 2018 she started an online program called Chellsie Challenges to motivate people to keep moving, and in 2020, she announced she was going to begin competing again. She went on to compete in the US Classics and Championships in 2021 and participated in the Gold Over America Tour. In 2022, she retired from the sport again and accepted the position of High Performance Technical Lead at USA Gymnastics. She currently coaches gymnastics, works for USA Gymnastics, and lives with her family in Wisconsin.

You can purchase her book on Amazon here.

And be sure to follow her:

Website:  www.chellsie-memmel.com

Facebook:  @ChellsieMemmel

Instagram: @cmemmel23

Twitter: @cmemmel

LinkedIn: @ChellsieMemmel

 

 

 

 

The American Dream is a Terrible Thing to Waste l Francisco Gonzalez #55

Today Francisco Gonzalez, author of The American Dream is a Terrible Thing to Waste, joins us from Guatemala to share more about his recent bestselling book. The book is a compilation of interviews Francisco has conducted with entrepreneurs from all over the country. As we talk, he shares many stories of the creativity and inventiveness of entrepreneurs from all walks of life who have found ways to make lives better. These stories will inspire you and perhaps even motivate you to start on your own entrepreneurial journey.

 

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Francisco Gonzalez is the founder & CEO of Fearless Journeys, a community for aspiring and ascending entrepreneurs and travel enthusiasts. He is also the host of the Agents of Innovation podcast. More recently, he was a visiting professor at the Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala City, where he taught courses on entrepreneurship and innovation. Francisco has previously served in philanthropic development roles for three nonprofit organizations: National Review Institute, The James Madison Institute, and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. When he is not globetrotting, he resides in Florida, where he was born and raised.

You can purchase his book, The American Dream is a Terrible Thing to Waste, here.

Or on his website:  www.fearlessjourneys.org

And you can follow Francisco on FB, IG or LinkedIn: @Fearlessjourneysfg