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Mir Garvey is an entrepreneur; she founded Job Market Solutions in 2009. Her career experience has made her a sought-after expert on resume writing and LinkedIn design. But what Mir shares in this episode is what we don't see in her daily life:
Today we're celebrating author and cancer warrior Dara Kurtz's second book release, I Am My Mother's Daughter! It centers around her unexpected discovery of a Ziplock bag of letters, written to Dara by her mom and grandmothers. They caused her
Jamil Ayinla was only 5 years old when his mother passed away from breast cancer. However, his mom, a nurse, and his dad, a physician, instilled something in Jamil at a young age that empowered him to discover his passion for helping others at
Maggie Kane didn't want to stay in Raleigh after college, but after an internship ignited a passion for supporting local men and women experiencing homelessness, Maggie couldn't leave. She recognized the distinct opportunity Raleigh had to ensu
In this episode, Jen shares a couple of her personal journal entries from December 2019 as she reflects on the first half of 2020. This is the perfect episode to grab your journal and reflect on your own year!
In July 2019, after receiving some devastating news from her doctor, Allyssa Floyd decided to channel her energy by cooking through more than 185 recipes in Vivian Howard's Deep Run Roots cookbook. In less than a year, she has cooked through ev
Greear Webb is a rising sophomore and Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While in high school, he was filled with what he describes as a "righteous anger" over the school shooting in Parkland, FL. And it w
Cole Baker-Bagwell had a young son and was working her dream job when the economy tanked in 2008. She lost her business, got divorced, and had to find a way to restart her life as a single mom in the corporate world. Where she ends up a decad
White friends, this one is just for you. Until we recognize the advantages, the freedoms, the opportunities we have simply because of the color of skin, we won't be able to truly begin to heal our community. In this episode, I tell you how I
In this episode, we go rogue. Instead of encouraging you to do something, I challenge you to do absolutely nothing.
Dennis Gillan describes himself as an ordinary guy with an extraordinary story of loss, perseverance, and healing. After losing two brothers to suicide, Dennis is on a mission to prevent suicide and be a catalyst for a larger conversation aroun
In this episode, we explore why it's critical that we check in on the mental health of those around us, especially during COVID19. I give you a three-step tool to help you in that conversation.
Inez Ribustello is a small business owner in Eastern North Carolina. But before she started her entrepreneurial journey in her hometown of Tarboro, she worked as the beverage director for Windows on the World. On September 11, 2001, she lost he
It's crazy to realize that we're on week 9 (at least in North Carolina) of being at home due to COVID19. In today's episode, I challenge you to acknowledge the uncertainty that's in your life right now and hold someone else's hand as they ackn
In this episode, I talk with Broadway actor Rob Marnell, currently performing in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. A graduate of Elon University's theater program, we talk about the comment that sparked Rob's determination to succeed in acting and
In this episode, we explore the benefits of having a hobby or creative outlet. Why is it important that we do something that might be completely unrelated to our everyday work? Some of the most successful people have unique creative outlets! If
In this episode, I talk with my longtime friend Tommy Maher, the incredible dobro player from the Asheville-based band Fireside Collective. Tommy talks about how he didn't pick up a guitar until after high school, where he draws his inspiration
What did the arts mean to you as a kid? From visual art to performing arts to museum field trips - what did you enjoy? In this episode, I reflect on how I grew up singing, playing flute and piccolo and performing in productions. But, now? As an
When my sister, Sarah Baker, agreed to be on the podcast, my interview questions were specifically about her yoga practice. However, to my surprise, she opens up and shares how, after two miscarriages, her views of yoga shifted. Warning: This e
In this episode, I tell you about the impact a regular yoga practice has had on my life, and why you should practice, too!
When people assume that cancer is the worst thing that has ever happened to me, I tell them about Claren, and they quickly realize that a lot of good has come to my life because of my cancer diagnosis. In today's episode, meet Claren Englebret
In North Carolina, we're headed into week 5 of sheltering in place due to COVID 19, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't find ways to get fresh air and natural sunlight. In today's Monday Motivation, I give you five reasons why you need to get ou
Although Michelle Clancy majored in music education at Elon University, her career took an unexpected turn when she was offered a position in public health. Michelle is one of the professionals behind the scenes helping to protect us from COVI
As a globe, we are going through a pandemic that is unlike anything we've ever experienced as a group of people. While we follow rules of staying home, keeping a safe social distance when we're around other people, are we maintaining a record
Susie Silver is an incredible artist, public school teacher, and a member of the LGBTQ community. In this episode, we discuss what it's like to be outed by someone else and how Susie made it her mission to educate others on ways to be an active
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