Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 66!

Meet my friend Wendy Kelly! Wendy is a survivor, and a member of the Deaf Community. :)

Wendy experienced sexual abuse molestation as a child and teen, as well as emotional, financial, and mental abuse during her marriage. As a hard-of-hearing/deaf woman, she has also experienced various levels of discrimination throughout her 20-year career in non-profit leadership. The misappropriations and perceptions of persons with disabilities, as well as of those who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault moved her to raise her voice and become an advocate for those who may not feel heard or seen, and have been discriminated against. You Can't Yell at the Deaf Girl was born out of these experiences and has set the foundation for sharing a mission of empathy, compassion, clarity, effort, and intention in communication.

Wendy works with individuals, corporations, and community groups as they walk through the processes of diving deep and working through the layers of "stuff" that builds up and clouds people's perceptions that can often create hard to overcome challenges in communication using mindful yet creative and empathetic communication techniques that are supported by trauma-responsive modalities.

She has also worked with several corporations over the years in writing effective and well-thought out diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, taught communication classes at the Utah Women's Correctional Facility, and facilitates women's only retreats centered around reclaiming one's sacred self.

The journey of self reclamation has become the one big adventure in Wendy's life. Learned and lived experiences have given her a wide open view of how empathetic communication with self and others is key to the healing journey.

In her spare time, Wendy enjoys being outdoors and exploring the mountains and trails of Utah, Oregon, and Washington, coaching for Special Olympics Utah, and spending time with her family. She is mom to two amazing humans and "grammy" to one absolutely adorable little girl. Wine tasting excursions, coffee shop visits, exploring small towns, finding good, local art, attending music festivals, and enjoying time with friends and family are the happiest of moments for her.

Find out more about Wendy by going to her website: https://youcantyellatthedeafgirl.com

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Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 65!

Oh listeners, you are in for a treat.

I'd like you to meet my friend Sandra. To say that Sandra is a survivor is an understatement. I don't want to spoil too many details here, but let's just say that she's seen more adversity than any action hero I know of.

And, she lived to tell the tale. You absolutely, beyond a shadow of a doubt need to hear this story.

Sandra Grace is an inspirational speaker, author, trainer and connector. She is driven by her desire to engage others to live value-driven lives and own their today. She puts her energy into helping people find the courage to transform.

Through her workshops and keynotes, Sandra inspires and empowers others to discover their passions, apply their values, and build successful lives.

Sandra was the founding Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Association of Software Entrepreneurs (SVASE), which later merged with The Software Forum in San Jose, CA. She was also the President of MasterTeam, Inc. a recruiting and consulting company specializing in Network Startups.

Sandra now lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. She provides workshops, coaching, and consulting for organizations and individuals for sales training, leadership, personal development, and business development.

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Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 64!

Everyone, I want you to meet Brian Still, Stephanie Bramwell, and Joe Steples of The Phoenix Dream Center, which is an organization that I'm sure you'll love and want to support as much as I do.

See, The Phoenix Dream Center is on a mission. Well, three missions, really:

1 - Stop Human Trafficking 2 - End Childhood Hunger 3 - Educate Tomorrow's Leaders

See what I mean? :)

You can find out more about this mission and how you can help them right here: https://phoenixdreamcenter.org

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Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 63!

Shanna Beaman is an absolute gem of a person, mostly for how she puts up with my wildly inappropriate jokes throughout this episode. ;) Seriously though, Shanna is wonderful!

Shanna is the author of two books.

Her first book is titled “The Woman’s Guide to Living Your Dreams!” and she just released her second book “On Ramp to Your Future. A teen’s guide to success.” She loves to speak and train on following your passions and doing what makes you happy. She encourages others to take action on their dreams through goal setting, daily motivation, time management and planning.

Shanna has extensive experience in leadership, management, and business. She directed the start-up for two businesses and served as COO for a thriving shipping firm for 11 years. She is currently the Director of Client Services for a thriving company and is the CEO of her small business, The Nested Family.

Family is top priority in Shanna’s life, so she is generally doing a balancing act between work and family. Shanna is happily married and has two grown children with whom she loves to spend time with.

You can find Shanna's books right here: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AShanna+Beaman&s=relevancerank&text=Shanna+Beaman&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

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Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 62!

I met my friend DeShawn at the Salt Lake International Airport, and we instantly became fast friends. :) DeShawn is a mom, a former soldier, and a fabulous member of the Delta Sky Team.

She was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. She has 3 sons and 2 daughters. She served in the United States Army for 8 years. She works at home as a reservations agent. She loves to spend time with her family, writing, helping people and playing word games with friends.

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Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 61!

Most of you already know Elise Smith, and if you don't know her, you're about to. Her story is one very near and dear to my heart, and one I think you'll really enjoy.

See, like me, Elise also struggled greatly on her journey to motherhood; a journey which she's still in the middle of.

This is a story of perseverance, faith, and resiliency. I love stories like this. I know you do, too.

Elise Smith has been married for 15 years, and has a cute pup-son shitzu terrier (a little fluff ball named Spike). She is a Christian Business Strategist who loves to empower ladies to reach their sales goals and gain a closer relationship with God. She loves coaching and speaking, but also loves reality TV and driving to no where in particular with her hubby.

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Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 60!

It's Shara Hutchinson Part 2! I love this person so much!!!

Shara Hutchinson is the CEO of Xposeyour, a leadership and change management consultancy, and author of Barefoot in the Boardroom: Every Leader’s Guide To Navigating Change. When she is not working, she's spending time with her husband of 12 years and their 3-year-old son, who she calls her Little Miracle because it took 8 years and 4 rounds of IVF to have him.

A fun fact about Shara is that she did a TEDx talk about her journey to motherhood.

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Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 59!

Oh my crap everyone, you need to know my friend Jared. THIS is a story everyone needs to hear.

Jared is the owner and lead plumbing expert at Adaptive Plumbing Solutions, and I cannot recommend his work enough.

https://www.adaptiveplumbingsolutions.com/ (801) 903-3363

But there's more to Jared than just plumbing.

You see, Jared is a survivor. He's a recovering addict, and has been to jail. It was there that he found his faith and turned his life around.

He's an example of what you can do when you change your mindset and surrender yourself to the will of your creator.

You will need at least three tissues for this episode, my friends. :)

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Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 58!

Oh my, you are in for a treat! My dear friend Lark Galley is a dynamo, in so many ways. In addition to her storied and considerable resume, she and I also share something in common.

We've both buried one of our kids.

Where so many people take this as an opportunity to recede from life, Lark has done exactly the opposite; using her pain as a catalyst for resilience and opportunity.

In March 2019, Lark experienced the devastating loss of her 19-year-old son to suicide. Lark shares how she has used this experience to impact thousands of lives and help others choose to stay.

In addition to speaking, Lark is also the author of Learning to Breathe Again, Choosing to Heal After Losing a Loved One to Suicide.

If you want to contact Lark about speaking for your event, she can be reached at (801) 949-4670 or via email at [email protected]

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Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 57!

Holly Stokes IS The Brain Lady. :)

She began working with at risk youth wilderness programs in 1994, helping teens improve self-confidence, communication, and prepare to return home with new skills. She went on to finish her degree in psychology at Portland State University. She discovered the powerful tools of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming ) and Hypnosis and was amazed at the effectiveness and results.

She certified as a Master NLP Practitioner, and Hypnotherapist. NLP Coaching Certification offered an empowering format for helping clients stay on track with their goals, and achieve success.

First we clear the mental blocks: stress, depression, anxiety, fears, unconscious programs, procrastination, lack of motivation, and self sabotage. And then we wire your brain for success!

She's passionate about sharing these powerful tools of change and would love to speak at your organization or office.

She developed a Weight Loss program for busy professionals which includes two books, 12 teleclasses, 6 motivational downloads and more for lasting weight loss success. Get the 7 Day e-course at: www.alighteryousystem.com/free

In Business Coaching she can help you rewire the mental blocks, get past overwhelm, and then set your mind up for success with the proven strategies of NLP for success and achievement. De-stress, take care of your health, clarify your priorities, develop your word of mouth referrals, loyalty programs, social media campaigns, and build a business that you love!

Find out more about the Train your Brain for Business Series: http://www.expandingpotentials.net/businesstraining.html

If you're not 100% in love with your life - You NEED to talk to her!

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