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MONEY!  Just the mention of it sends a shiver down some people's spines!  It's uncomfortable but so necessary to talk about so today I'm joined by Sandi Bragar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandi-bragar-a4465035/) and Cammie Doder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cammiedoder/) to look directly at it, talk about why it's so hard, and why it's so important to get more comfortable talking about it.We talk about Why it's so hard to talk about Steps you can take to start to heal your emotional challenges around money Going to a financial advisor and the ducks you DO NOT have to have in a row in order to do it. If you want more from Cammie and Sandi, join them on the Money Tales Podcast at https://aspiriant.com/podcasts.Oh, and here's the link to the Jen Sincero book I tried to think of the name of!  https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Making-Money/dp/0735223130/ref=asc_df_0735223130/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312674808447&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10397070690686117235&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012131&hvtargid=pla-493601241097&psc=1

Small Brave Moves!  Not only is this the title of today's guest's book (https://www.amazon.com/Small-Brave-Moves-Life-Changing-Leadership/dp/1636768407) , it's also kind of what life and dancing in the discomfort zone is all about, so today I welcome Nicole Bianchi (www.nicolembianchi.com) to talk about leadership and bravery and those dreaded tough conversations!  How do we set ourselves up for success WAY Before we ever need to actually have the uncomfortable ones?  Nicole has the answers!We talk about The 5 conversations every leader needs to have The power of shrinking the leadership challenge to one small brave move What Bravership is The premise of her new book (coming out in fall 2023...ish!) and her involvement with Jimmy Hoffa fans! If you want more from Nicole, go to www.nicolembianchi.com or @NicoleBianchi on all the social media channels!Getting what you want from this podcast?  If not, hit me with an e-mail and let me know what topic of discomfort you'd like us to dance in next!  Admin@AnneBonney.com.  Thanks!!  (and this is question #2 of Nicole's 5 questions...the ask!!  DO IT!)

Gene Sticco (https://forthepromiseofamerica.com) has been in the military, a government contractor, in the oil and gas industry, and now he runs an opera company (https://mysticsideopera.weebly.com/) ...oh, and he's running for president!  (https://forthepromiseofamerica.com) Think whatever you want.  What's undeniable is that this guy's got guts, and he is dancing in the discomfort zone for sure.   In this fun and fascinating interview, I chat with 2024 dark horse presidential candidate about embracing discomfort of standing up to his beliefs in service and that the political system needs to change.  He's not just complaining about it, he's standing up and putting himself out there!  We don't talk issues, we just talk about his discomfort dancing.  If you want to see where he stands on the issues, check out  www.forthepromiseofamerica.comAnd whoever you write in or check off in 2024...be sure you get out there and vote.

We all have it, that internal dialogue that reminds us of all the bad things that could happen and all the reasons why not doing that scary, uncomfortable thing is a better idea!  I call her Sally, and in this episode, I share my insights on where that voice comes from (actually a helpful place) and how to deal with it.  She's going to be there, but she doesn't have to rule your life!Thanks for joining me!  For more on your host Anne Bonney, go to https://Your ChangeSpeaker.com.  

I met Hannah (https://linktr.ee/hannah_sainty) scooping elephant poop at the Elephant Nature Park (https://www.elephantnaturepark.org/) in 2015.  We instantly hit it off and I have enjoyed watching her journey on social media since then.  Now that she is hitting her stride as a comedian, 'm thrilled to welcome her on the show to share her discomfort of finally tuning out the voice of "reason" saying she needed to do the "stable" and "sensible" "adult" thing of having a "real job" and tuning into her true calling as a creative person!  (it was oozing out anyway, so she figured she'd finally jump in....and baby, look at her now!)In this fun, entertaining and insightful episode we talk about- How even though she tried, she couldn't get away from her creative urges- Her choice to dance in the discomfort zone pretty much perminently- The terror and elation that comes with being a stand up comedian- Dealing with hecklers, nerves and  when things don't go as we'd hoped.Want more from Hannah, here's a link to all the links. https://linktr.ee/hannah_sainty

Shelley Brown is Shelley Brown and she is not shying away from being colorful and funky and being her authentic self.  She is an artist, the author of Weird Girl Adventures (https://www.amazon.com/Weird-Girl-Adventures-Shelley-Brown/dp/1950712427 ) and Speaker (https://shelleybrownofficial.com/) and she shares her views on belonging, bringing your whole self to work (if you want, and it's safe) and turning your "weird" into your super power!In this episode we talk about When the thing that defines your identity isn’t an option any more Allowing and then embracing your weird and the difference between allowing and embracing Belonging and how our weird can be our point of connection with others. How W.E.I.R.D. fits into the workplace How “Bullshould is the space between where we are and where we should be.” Shelley's view of the world as it relates to Skittles!  (https://www.skittles.com/) For more from Shelley, check out her web-spots!Website: https://shelleybrownofficial.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleybbrown/ FB and Instagram: @shelleybrownofficialAnd for more from your host Anne Bonney, check out https://YourChangeSpeaker.com

The final episode of The Kilimanjaro Chronicles, I'm joined by fellow Kilimanjaro summitter LeeAnn Marie Webster (https://noregretsformula.com/) to tell her story of the climb, and what she's taking away from it!  Insightful and fun, don't miss this one!And to find me, go to https://YourChangeSpeaker.com.  Scroll to the bottom to join my mid-week energizer e-mail list!  It's fun, I promise

I've had some cringy moments lately, but instead of getting defensive and running away from it...(or should I say AFTER getting defensive and running away from it) I looked directly at it, and in this episode, I share my findings with you!Want more on your host Anne Bonney?  https://YourChangeSpeaker.comWant to get my mid-week ENERGIZER in your inbox each week-ish?   https://bit.ly/midweek-energizer 

The multi-generational workforce is a battlezone of perspectives and expectations these days, and understanding it is the key to employee engagement and retention, and just enjoying your job!  That's where today's guest Steve Bench (https://www.SteveBench.com) comes in!  He is an expert in the generations and his goal is to build empathy towards the life experiences of other people!!  He has some amazing insights about how we all differ, and what today's workplaces need to do in order to attract and retain employees.  We talk about His experience as a millennial, and how everyone getting a trophy impacted his generation's way of seeing and facing the world. The importance of acknowledging your frustrations with different generations so you can become aware of the differences. How he uses demographics, data and anecdotes to help build empathy. Some of the big shifts workplaces need to make  in order to attract and keep Gen Z employees. How Diversity Equity and Inclusion fits in to this conversation The bottom line business benefit to changing to attract and retain Gen Z workers.  His new home in Costa Rica Want more from Steve?Steve's website: https://www.SteveBench.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/steveybench/ Now, go watch this!  Judson Laippley's Evolution of Dance.  Best 6 minutes of your day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg&t=355sTrying to get in touch with me?Website: https://YourChangeSpeaker.comE-mail: Anne@AnneBonney.com

On December 29, I summitted Kilimanjaro with my friends LeeAnn Webster and today's guest Erin Kelly.  (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/monument/eng/associate/522-a-df23011111491050114/erin-kelly)  In this episode we talk about her experience with the discomfort of climbing Kili, and how she's translating that and 30+ years in a completely different industry to her new business selling real estate in the York, PA/Baltimore, MD area.  Tune in and begin embracing the discomfort of your bucket list items TODAY!!Erin Kelly was born and raised in Baltimore County, Maryland, and received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She has combined her passion and appreciation for the design and beauty of homes with a strong business background. Erin brings more than 25 years of extensive executive experience in business, sales, strategic planning and execution, market strategy, and program management in the fitness industry to her role as a realtor.  Erin has elected to affiliate her personal brand with Monument Sotheby’s International Realty, a brand representative of luxury, lifestyle, quality, and professionalism.  She aspires to grow her real estate business and mentor other agents by sharing her knowledge, experience, and resources. She takes the premise that a home is the largest purchase most people will make in their life very seriously. Erin thoroughly enjoys the entire process of helping her clients make the best possible decision when it comes to buying or selling property.   Causes that Erin supports are the Human Rights Campaign and the Humane Treatment and Support of Animals.  Her love of animals is embodied in her two cats, Wanda and Cosmo.For more information on your host Anne Bonney, go to https://YourChangeSpeaker.com and if you have a suggestion for a topic or guest on Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast, please e-mail admin@AnneBonney.com.  We'd love to hear from you! 

Sandy wasn't going to start the St Pete Girl Boss (https://stpetegirlboss.com/).  She had the idea, and wanted the support of an entrepreneurial network, but she'd never created a networking group, she had no idea how to do it, imposter syndrome set in, and she bagged the idea.  Then one night she started it.  The Facebook group grew like wildfire and within a year there were thousands of very active members.  Hear her story, and the courage and strategy behind it.  (Spoiler alert, she figure it out as she went along!)We talk about The scary process of starting a business Clarity from meditation Networking for entrepreneurs and new residents External messages vs internal messages, and filtering out the noise The law of attraction and staying in your joy Intuition and values and decisions   Want to inquire having me speak to your audience about Courage in Change?  https://YourChangeSpeaker.comWant to join my e-mail list and get a great Mid-Week Energizer?  https://bit.ly/midweek-energizer

Did she do it?  If you listened to Episode 211, you know that your host Anne Bonney (https://YourChangeSpeaker.com) spent the end of 2022 attempting to summit Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route with 2 of her friends.  Did she do it?  Listen in to find out.If you have any questions or topic suggestions you'd like to hear about the show, drop me a line at Info@AnneBonney.com.

"Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life."  A common quote attributed to many people, but according to today's guest, Superstar Activator Michelle Villalobos (https://superstaractivator.com/) it's true!  She was always focused on achievement, but found that achievement without alignment was a terrible experience, and once she started to focus on finding her true path and what worked best with her personality, values, and strengths, she found even more achievement, and it was so much more joyful!  Listen in to her story, and her amazing insights on how you can join the journey towards your own alignment, starting now.We talk about-          How achievement without alignment doesn’t lead to a joyful life -          The 6 points of alignment -          Dancing in the mystery -          Yin/Yang and Masculine/Feminine energy and how it plays into all this Want more from Michelle?Website: www.SuperstarActivator.com Her amazing new book: www.ButIWantToFly.com Free resource: www.SuperstarBusinessAssessment.comMichelle Villalobos, MBA, CSP, (AKA:The "Superstar Activator") works with mission-driven Superstars to reimagine and redesign their careers, businesses, and lives for more freedom, fulfillment, income, and impact. She does this by helping them align what they DO with who they (really) ARE, and then build out the plan of action—and mindset— to support the new vision.Happy New Year everyone!  Make 2023 YOUR YEAR!Want to join my mailing list AND get a free gift from me?  https://yourchangespeaker.com/different-survival-kit/Want me to come speak to your group about embracing the discomforts of change?  https://YourChangeSpeaker.com 

Have you ever had a bully-boss?  Maybe you've worked with people whose negativity creates a really awful environment at work.  Candace Mae (https://candacemae.com/) is a leadership and strategic business consultant who helps leaders transform a toxic workplace to somewhere people want to be.  I brought her on to bring you some suggestions on dealing with a toxic leader.We talk about- Her holistic process helping leaders develop self-awareness- Her 360 degree evaluation process that increases leaders EQ- The importance of self-leadership  before other-leadershipWant to learn more?  Go to Candace Mae's website at https://candacemae.com/Find her on Linkedin https://linkedin.com/in/candacemaegruber

Living my message and sharing my reasons for attempting to summit Kilimanjaro on December 27.  Enjoy this peek into my psyche as I explain the value of seeking out uncomfortable things!  Want more from Anne?  Join my e-mail list to get my fun Mid-Week Energizer e-mail about every week.  (I skip some weeks.  You know...balance!)  AND You can get my Difficult People Survival Kit too!  Go here.  NOW!)  https://yourchangespeaker.com/different-survival-kit/ Want to hire Anne to speak to your company or association?  Let's chat!  Anne@AnneBonney.com or https://YourChangeSpeaker.com

All humans want to be acknowledged and valued.  It's a basic need, and for those who lie outside the norm in any way, often they don't get that need fulfilled.  Gender is one of those areas, and it causes a lot of confusion for people who fit neatly within the norm, and a lot of mental anguish for those who don't fit.  This is why this week's guest Ocean Atlas wrote Nonbinary for Beginners, (https://www.amazon.com/Nonbinary-Beginners-Everything-pronouns-thinking/dp/B0B95ZCCM7) an incredibly well written book book about all things related to people outside the typically accepted boy or girl boxes.  In this fascinating episode, Ocean explains the importance of being respected and accepted for who we are, and helps us understand how we can do that for everyone.   We also talk about Pronouns, how to use them, why to use them and how they show respect. Gender vs sexuality Binary vs nonbinary HUMAN Equality, and how that’s what we should all be striving for! Want to grab this quick and very enlightening read?  Here!  https://www.amazon.com/Nonbinary-Beginners-Everything-pronouns-thinking/dp/B0B95ZCCM7 

It's sugar season folks.  Amazing treats surround us as we try to navigate the holidays feeling good, and not bulging out of our ugly Holiday sweaters.  Because of this, I invited holistic health coach Kerri Pagliarini (www.Empower-WellnessCoaching.com)  to talk to us about sugar and its impact on our bodies, moods, and most importantly, our will power, and to give us some VERY tactical advise on how to navigate those holiday parties without feeling like you completely missed out on the holiday treats!We talk about Why you can't stop eating sugar when you start What happens when you have too much sugar How to eat in a way that you can still enjoy some of your favorite sweet treats Want more from Kerri?  Website www.Empower-WellnessCoaching.comFree Ebook: https://empower-wellnesscoaching.com/opt-ins/sugar-ebookInstagram : @empowerwellnesscoaching

I don't think it's possible to go through the human experience and not feel guilt or shame about something at some point, and it's REALLY uncomfortable, so for this episode I'm bringing you Lois Hollis ( | https://www.loishollis.com/) , Shame/Guilt Educator and Counselor, Author and Film Maker!  Lois found herself dying at 55, living in guilt and shamev and she said NO!  Listen to her story, and her strategies for dealing with the Guilt/Shame monster!!In this episode we talk about- How Guilt/Shame is an energy- Confronting your inner critic with love- Who are King and Sally and why it's important that we know their names?Check out Lois' Movie at  | https://www.loishollis.com/

Menopause.  Something we don't want to talk about, but when it hits us, it's hard not to!  In this episode, I welcome Nutritional Therapist Alison Bladh (https://www.alisonbladh.com/)  to talk to us about how to naturally minimize peri menopause symptoms with lifestyle changes.  A fascinating and mindset shifting episode to help you ease into menopause a little less uncomfortably, so listen in!We talk about What is menopause?  Perimenopause?  And what happens during the stages Foods to help reduce menopause symptoms Lifestyle changes rather than dieting What times should I eat How much should I eat and some fun facts about the Mediterranean diet vs the Standard American Diet.   Want more?  Check out these links.website https://www.alisonbladh.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/pinktearoom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alisonbladh/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alisonbladhnutrition/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-bladh-b5178638/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.se/AlisonBladhNutrition/_created/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/ @alisonbladhAbout AlisonI am a registered Nutritional Therapist BSc (hons), mBANT, mCNHC, mNWTF who is passionate about empowering women globally to reclaim their health during the menopause transition (perimenopause, menopause, post menopause and beyond) through realistic evidence-based nutrition, mindset and lifestyle modifications. I was lucky enough to grow up on a farm in Southern England which gave me a great love for nature and the outdoor life and on top of that my mother was a professional chef who allowed me from a very young age to help and watch her in the kitchen. This was the beginning of my love for food. I have travelled extensively and lived in different parts of the world. This has given me the opportunity to experience different cultures, cuisines and lifestyles. Having had a career in the health and beauty industry for over 30 years, I was always amazed to see how simple lifestyle and nutritional changes could improve not only women’s health and well-being but also their happiness. Throughout my career journey, my underlying passion has always been about improving midlife women’s health using the power of nutrition, lifestyle modifications and mindset. It gives me great pleasure to help midlife women overcome their health issues so that they can look and feel amazing. I truly believe that with good nutritious food, a positive mindset and health promoting lifestyle choices the body can heal itself and age healthily. My aim is to focus on positive nutrition - it's not about restriction, it's about what we can include in our diet for maximum health. I combine my understanding, enthusiasm and passion with my love of food to help people become the best versions of themselves. When I'm not at work I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, being in the kitchen and experimenting with new recipe ideas. I am also a keen scuba diver, golfer, hiker, beekeeper and enjoy being in the great outdoors.  I am British but am living in Swe

In today's world, it's easy to get caught up in instant gratification, and avoid the things that will take a while to accomplish, but meaningful accomplishments take time, so START!  Even if you take TINY bites every day or week...TAKE THE BITE and eventually you'll get there!