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Jamie "MoCrazy" Crane-Mauzy has a story that is astounding and unforgettable.  She is a professional freestyle skier based out of Utah and in this episode, Jamie shares all about her journey of climbing alternative peaks to get back to full health and living an awe-inspiring purposeful life. In April or 2015, Jamie endured an uncomfortably close near-death accident and she suffered a traumatic brain injury.  Doctors did not believe she'd recover, and the odds of her making it through were very slim.   Through the support and will of her mother and family, Jamie has today made an absolutely full recovery, and is living a life that she is truly passionate about.  Jamie is dedicating herself to helping others with brain injuries via her public speaking, her company called MoCrazy Strong, and by continuing to partner with organizations that are helping others with recovery. In April of 2021, on the anniversary of the accident, Jamie's now fiance, proposed to her, giving new meaning to the fateful date.  The couple will wed in May 2022 with the mountain in the background of where she endured the accident.   What's even more inspiring, is Jamie's outlook on life today.  She believes that the accident is what provided her with a beautiful platform to be able to help share inspiring messages and help thousands of people.   Jamie's story and lessons on life are truly remarkable.  Get prepared to have your mind blown, and your heart and soul set on fire to go out and do more with your one, precious life! Find more about Jamie, her retreats and her services here:  Website: www.mocrazystrong.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jamiemocrazy/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MoCrazySome words of wisdom from Jamie:  "it's ok to have a bad day, just don't stay stuck there.  Climb an alternative peak and embrace it, but it's also ok to have those days." "Enjoy these moments RIGHT NOW. Really recognizing the positives in your current life and what you like about your current life is SO important." "Way too many of us are doing the things we think we "should" be doing." "The more and more I loved myself MORE, the more that the relationship with my fiance developed, but it always starts with that self love process".

Have you ever daydreamed about leaving your 9-5 job?Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave corporate and start your own business?This episode is for YOU...Heather Smith has been BOTH a corporate leadership guru and has transitioned into becoming an amazingly successful business owner, and she is here with us today to share all of her insights, tips and the REAL stories of what it takes to scale a company from the ground up.Heather is the own of Talent Elevated, and it's easy to see that this company of hers is definitely ELEVATING quickly!Heather spent years refining herself as a leader and she continues to invest in herself and her own personal growth and development.In this episode, Heather shares with us: *Ways you can start learning what your WHY is *How developing yourself is one of the tools to success *The importance of knowing you're not alone *What the growing pains are of scaling your own business as THE leaderI HIGHLY recommend you check out Heather's website, and sign up for her newsletter for all updates on her new programs, offerings and services!  She is someone we can all learn SO much from.Find more about Heather with these links:Talent Elevated website:  https://www.talentelevated.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talentelevated/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-elevated-llc/*Resources:Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU. Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. (Music by: Nimbus)

As a CEO, a CFO, a physician leader of a top organization...Who coaches them?  Who helps the executives LEAD when they're at the literal TOP of an organization?...I was so curious about how someone coaches the best of the best in leadership, and wanted to know what that process and insights look like BEHIND the scenes!  So in today's episode, I sat down and had a chat with Karl Pister, who is the founder and president of The Coaching Group, Inc.  Karl has extensive coaching, counseling, and training background, having worked in the field of executive coaching, training, and counseling for over 34 years. He has worked with top physician and healthcare executives leaders and is certified by institutes such as the International Coach Federation and the John Maxwell Team.Karl is an executive coach, meaning he sees and coaches the TOP talent of organizations.   Some of the juicy tidbits you will hear from this episode include: *the importance of EQ (emotional intelligence) *the number one piece of advice Karl would give to future leaders *how we can incorporate millennial and gen Z leaders into our organizations *where burnout is actually coming from Karl also drops LOTS of helpful books and resources so please feel free to check those out, and find out more about him here:Website: https://coachinggroupinc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlpister/Resources: Flow, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Dan Goleman Letters From the Greatest Generation; Order on Amazon OODA Loop:  https://fs.blog/ooda-loop/ Start with Why - Simon Sinek Working with Emotional Intelligence Primal Leadership Atomic Habits; James Clear; https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

What happens when you’re in a leadership role, but you’re dealing with your own mental health crisis? How do you lead others, but deal with having a mental breakdown?   What happens if you have to go out on leave, take medications, or seek additional help with your mental health (yet you’re a leader)? Josh Cutler is my guest on this episode, and he shares his powerful story with us as a leader in healthcare, an author of his first book and a licensed therapist.   Josh Cutler, MSW, LICSW is an experienced psychotherapist, clinical social worker and he has a true COMMITMENT for improving access to mental health services for people vulnerable to suicide.   Josh is passionate about sharing his own struggles with diagnosis of and recovery from a serious mental illness.  His hope is that his own vulnerability will lead others to seek help.  I feel deeply grateful for getting the chance to have this conversation with Josh, and more than that, the work he is doing is truly helping so many others out there in the world.   We have all dealt with some form of mental struggle, and now more than ever we MUST begin to incorporate ways to support our teams and ourselves during this time.  If you’re in a leadership role, you know there is an added element of responsibility that can end up contributing to your own burnout and mental health stress.   Give this episode a listen and comment with your take-aways.  You never know who you might be affecting by sharing YOUR story!   Stay well, friends, and let’s continue this journey together—On the Way Up! To find out more about Josh Cutler please use the links below: Website:  www.joshcutler.net Book:  The Day Hospital; A Memoir https://www.amazon.com/Day-Hospital-Memoir-Josh-Cutler-ebook/dp/B094KLGFJS

“Hey Siri, How do you introduce someone who is an idol, and one of the top authors in the field of personal development?!” …Basically, I was a bit star-struck when actually getting the real-time opportunity to talk with the infamous, Gay Hendricks.   I first read the Big Leap (one of Gay’s best sellers) years ago when beginning my personal development journey.  This book resonated with me so much that I re-read the book multiple times and have continued to re-read it.  Gay has a way of putting into words what we all go through and struggle with as we continue to pursue success.  And after talking with so many of you, and other leaders in the industry, I just KNEW I had to bring him on the show to share his knowledge with all of us. Gay Hendricks, PhD, has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap and Conscious Loving (co-authored with his co-author and mate for more than 35 years, Dr Kathlyn Hendricks), and these are used as a primary source in universities around the world.  Gay has also offered seminars worldwide and appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including OPRAH, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others.  A few highlights in this episode,  Gay explains to us how “a drop of WONDER is like a drop of WD-40 for the creative process.”   We talk about upper limit problems for leaders and ambitious people We discuss how important creativity is  Gay shares the ways we can tactfully move into our own zones of genius. And because I know how much this can help serve us all, we can find Gay Hendricks and check out his materials and books using the links below (trust me when I say that you will find SO much value in these resources!): Website: www.hendricks.com Book (plus free guided meditation by Gay): geniuszonebook.com Resources: Check out this incredible sponsor of this podcast, Headbands of Hope —a company near and dear to my heart, and also their products are SO FUN TO WEAR!  Plus they give back with each purchase and I could not be more ON BOARD with this organization’s mission.   Headbands of Hope www.headbandsofhope.com —> use code:  VALERIE for $5.00 off your order! Connect with me:  Have we connected yet?  I love connecting with all of you, so message me! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! Or send me a message here: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. {Music by: Nimbus}Headbands of Hope Use Coupon Code: VALERIE for $5 off of any order! Or use the sponsor link for 10% off.

Stop what you’re doing right now, and press PLAY on this episode. Trust me. This was the more heart-warming and touching episode I have had the fortune of being able to be part of. The stories we get to hear during this conversation will fill your soul and give you motivation. I am so grateful to introduce to the show, David Figueroa. David comes to us as a former 3 sport athlete, middle school teacher and is also rising up in the world of motivational speaking. He has achieved great triumphs throughout his life, and doing so all while using his diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy to his benefit!  David believes that Cerebral Palsy is part of his super power in life, and his goal is to help inspire and advocate for others, while educating the world about Diversity and Cerebral Palsy. David also is involved in helping our younger generation become leaders. We dive into some topics around how he believes we can help cultivate leaders of the future, and we also discuss how we can bring more diversity into the workforce. David is someone who WILL make you feel like you can do more with your life - and he is truly PROOF of what is POSSIBLE when you do the inside work! Enjoy David’s words of wisdom for us all, and I simply cannot wait to watch him continue to take over the world! Check out David using the links below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbBwDx9ba9wHPfnNCobD9XA https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cerebral-palsy-and-fitness-podcast/id1477089951 https://www.instagram.com/davidscpfitness/?hl=en Resources: Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com

Do you ever tire of feeling like we put a lot of “fluffy” words around the topic of Mental Health?  Ever feel like people just are afraid to say what they really think about the topic, most especially in the work environment? Insert Alice with her company: Dark Coffee Wellbeing. Alice is a no frills, no BS, wellbeing consultant who helps show people, organizations and businesses how they can actually make changes and implement practices that will include mental health and positive leadership practices. Alice comes to us from the UK, and she is an incredibly intelligent, funny, raw and real gal who will help your day become more lively and help you also feel more validated. Alice comes to us and shares her personal stories, as well as gives us tools and methods that we can take away and actually put ACTION to! I have been a fan of Alice for some time now, and she is truly helping changes people’s lives for the better. This is a topic and a much NEEDED conversation that should be being had within our leadership, organizations and communities. Please give us a moment of your ears’ time and let us know what you think! Enjoy ALICE LYONS on the On the Way UP podcast! More about Alice can be found here: https://www.darkcoffee.co.uk/ Resources: Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Music by: Nimbus

Welcome back to the On the Way UP podcast, and today’s episode is really a dream come trust.  Fun fact- the morning before I was going to interview her, I was having this overwhelming feeling of total gratitude—the type that makes you want to cry just from the sheer feeling of feeling so FULL in the best way. See the thing is, it’s truly just inspiring to me that I get this crazy chance to use this podcast platform to allow others to share their POWERFUL stories and meaning for this lives. My guest today is the one and only KACIA FITZGERALD and I could not be more ecstatic to have her here! Kacia is a business owner of the company, SheGoes, she is a PODCASTER of the very popular EmpowerHer podcast, and she is a multi-passionate business woman who has endless energy and LOVE for the world!  Do yourself a favor and sit back (maybe even take some notes!) And SOAK IN all of this conversation with KACIA FITZGERALD! Some of my favorite moments of today's episode are: Take immediate action and DIS-ATTACH from the outcome. The win is the action, not the outcome. Pick the problems you want! Life will never “calm down” enough for you to do “the thing”! YOU are a testimony of what is POSSIBLE for other people. As a leader - make the expectation that everyone has a self-care practice (and figure out how we can go around what that is for each person). You are showing people how to treat you- so if you’re answering emails at 1am, then you’re sending that signal to your team that that’s the expectation. FIND more about KACIA HERE: https://www.kaciafitzgerald.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kacia.fitzgerald/ Resources: Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Music by: Nimbus-

Not only does this spiritual badass have a fabulous first name *I’m a bit biased*, she is also a best-selling author of the book “Enlightenment is Sexy”, she is a speaker, and very popular coach… and I was SO elated have the opportunity to bring the lovely, VALERIE GANGAS onto the podcast! What I love about this book and Valerie’s writing style is that it’s done in a casual, conversation style that also is a healthy dose of tough-love and F-YES all wrapped into one! Valerie has worked with Oprah’s team and helped SO many people, and now that includes YOU too! Her story about her journey to enlightenment and learning how “everything she thought she knew was wrong” will have you wanting to learn more and more about yourself and how you can become an enlightened badass magical being on this planet. AND! WE are doing a GIVEAWAY!!! Valerie’s incredible book so clearly needs to be in the hands of as many people as possible… so, what better way to do that than to give away a couple copies for FREE! Here are the details: Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast & Leave a podcast review, screenshot it, and share it with me (either on social media or reach out to me via my Resource below) Enlightened Moments: -All of the information we are ever looking for is within ourselves. -Take inventory of your time and energy: write down how you feel whenever you spend time with certain people or doing certain activities. It will help you remember the way you felt for the future. -The moment you start to choose to let go of your grip on control, you start to allow the space for miracles to happen. -The universe responds in kind when you start to trust it, believe in it and surrender to it. To Learn More about Valerie Gangas check out these links: Website: www.valeriegangas.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriegangas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valeriegangas333 Resources: Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Music by: Nimbus

I could feel all of the emotions coming up for me during this podcast conversation. And for anyone who has ever gone through ANXIETY, major LIFE changes, or has ever felt STUCK-- THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Georgie Hubbard quite literally blew my mind with her stories, her zest for life, and her true grit and passion to serve others.  She is committed to a lifelong vision of personal growth, and she shares everything she learns along the way.   Georgie comes to us as an Australian-based podcaster, and is the Co-Founder of CH Solutions AND the Mind-Body to Lead.  Georgie is featured on the Business Insider Top 20 Mindful Leaders and their program continues to grow and flourish. Her programs helps busy professionals obtain and create the tools and lifestyle that helps lead them to overall success through the 3 to Lead: Movement, Mindset and Meals! Some of the major "A-ha" Moments: How to work through fear and change by using the Best Case, Worst Case, Likely Case exercise (listen to the episode for details on how to do this!  Trust me, it's a game-changer.) Most anxiety can start to be healed when we get quiet with ourselves, and CLEAR about what we want.  Then... take action. Manifestation - Get as clear as possible on your desires and visions and TRUST your intuition (and that you WILL find a way to figure it out), and go for it!!!!!!! This will be an episode I will listen back on forever.   Check out Georgie Hubbard at the links here: Facebook:  www.facebook.com/georgielhubbard/ Website: https://www.mindbodytolead.com/ Podcast Resources: The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying; Bronnie Ware The Happiness Advantage; Shawn Achor The Universe Has Your Back; Gabrielle Bernstein Connect with Me: Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Credit - Music by: Nimbus

WELCOME to a RIDICULOUSLY energizing and inspiring episode of On the Way UP! Let me just start by saying, this has been one my very favorite podcast conversations.  Rich is such an incredible person and his positive aura is on another level.  Rich is one to watch, as I guarantee he will be a household name. He has big goals and dreams, and I am BEYOND fortunate he was willing to contribute to this show and share his time and content with all of you as well! Rich will actually be the KEYNOTE speaker at a very exciting LIVE event in Vegas this June for Meeting Professionals International, and he has some really fun “tricks up his sleeve” for this presentation! Rich not only hosts his own podcast, the EnRICH Your Soul Podcast, but he has been featured on MANY other media outlets, including Fox 4 News Kansas City.  During our conversation we get into discussing some deeper topics.  As we all know, in our everyday lives we are faced with challenges of all kinds. Especially during the last year, we have been triggered and challenged in more ways than we probably even realize. This is where emotional intelligence comes in. You are probably familiar with the idea of people having an “IQ”, but what about an “EQ”?  Emotional intelligence plays a huge role in our everyday lives and helps us make decisions, interact well with others, and overall helps contribute to our wellbeing and success. In this episode we discuss: -How emotional intelligence plays into leadership and business -How humility, gratitude and mindset have everything to do with success -The importance of daily habits and your personal “anchors” that help you stay grounded, resilient and energized. -That it’s OK to be imperfect—we all are human and we all struggle! It’s how we choose to manage the struggle that counts. Find out more and check out Rich using the links below! Media handles: Website: www.richbracken.com IG: www.instagram.com/richbracken1 Resources: Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Music by: Nimbus

"Dress for the job you WANT..." Maybe we actually need to STOP waiting for the big title or fancy office suite.  What IF we START now by showing up and beginning to ACT, think and communicate like the person we aspire to be like!   When we start to show up AS IF, we start to embody it.  Our subconscious starts to get the new message that THIS IS WHO WE ARE, and then others recognize this as well.  What if the key to your next level life, is to start showing up AS THOUGH you are already living it? Today we have a quick chat about this idea of showing up AS IF… as if you WERE living the life you desire.  Acting AS IF you were that top leader already. The interesting thing about ACTION is that it actually helps us ATTRACT that which we want. The saying, “dress for the job you WANT, not the job you HAVE” is exactly what we are basing this conversation around.  Dress for the job you WANT (and the job that you will have someday!).  I have witnessed this with others that I admire and look up to.  They show up AS IF they were already that next level version of THEM… and then their life continues to unfold in MAGICAL ways! Imagine how leadership could be so different if we showed up and acted AS IF we were already in the leadership role we aspired to be in.  Imagine how you would dress, the habits you would have each day, the way you would talk to others, the way you would talk about YOURSELF! Our next level life is waiting...  Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Article by: Harvard Business Review (Act Like a Leader Before You Are One) Music by: Nimbus

In this episode, I sit down with the extremely talent, GIVING and inspiring: Kristin Bentley. I cannot even start to explain my passion for this woman and her work! Kristin is someone that will blow your mind with her incredible stories, her purpose and her intentionality behind everything she does. I knew that she was an amazing human prior to our conversation, but after talking with her, I am BEYOND impressed! Kristin is the founder and CEO of her company: Elisely Publishing and she also runs her other business called the Teen Creative. Elisely Publishing provides publishing services, branding & content strategy and offers masterclasses for aspiring authors. Her other business the Teen Creative is a community designed to mentor middle school and high school students throughout the nation, as they step into their creativity and leadership personas. Kristin is truly a writing and branding expert who has been in the writing industry for over 20 years! She has had experience as a journalist, has been recognized as an award winning editor and also has background as a marketing executive. Coming from both the entrepreneur space, coupled with her business knowledge, Kristin brings us some of the most valuable content we can feast our ears upon as it pertains to the power of creativity and sharing stories. A few of my take-away’s from our conversation: Creating an open environment allows people to be more creative, thus attaching more meaning to the work that we do. The best speakers and leaders are those that are in line with those things that they are most personally passionate about. Now more than ever, we need to hear the stories about our lives. We all have a story inside of us and someone out there needs to hear it. Sharing your creative passion and your story somehow is what helps the healing process and allows others the space to say “me too”. Thank you so much for listening, and a huge shoutout to Kristin and her organizations for all that they are doing for others, and the world! Resources: Elisely: www.elisely.com                 Teen Creative: www.teencreative.org Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Music by: Nimbus

THIS EPISODE means the world to me. I could not be more proud to have been raised by the most incredible parents, and today we get to hear a conversation I have with my father. My father is Craig Catlett, and has over 40 years of experience as a former Manufacturing Supervisor, as well as leadership experience in his current role as a CEO of Tuxedo Junction Big Band in Spokane, WA. Along with these impressive roles, he is a current private music teacher and has helped lead and contribute to other music groups. My dad is someone who has been through experiences that help him share lessons with others in a way that resonates with them. He is a born leader, encourager, and is constantly striving for grace. I could not be more proud to get to call him my father! And now you all get the gift of being able to listen to his wisdom and stories. A few of my favorite moments that struck a chord with me were: You won’t always be the best at everything, but you can lead others to be the best. It’s not about you, but how you can motivate somebody else. Wherever you are, you are an influence! Negative or positive, you are being that influence in each moment. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. THE MORAL COMPASS by William Bennett 2. THE WORDS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN by Larry Shapiro Resources: Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Music by: Nimbus & The Beatles; Here Comes the Sun

Talk about a story worth sharing, and a woman who is a true badass!My guest, Angie Martin, comes to us sharing about how she took her inner power back. Angie not only is a Program Manager and Personal Trainer for Woodinville Kickboxing, BUT she is also a Crohn’s Disease and Chronic Illness WARRIOR.We get to hear from Angie about her experience being diagnosed with Crohn’s and the depths of what she had to overcome in order to get where she is today.Angie is a firm believer that ANYONE can use healthy habits and a positive mindset to get them on to the next step towards where they want to go.If you have dealt with any level of a chronic illness, disease, or have experienced a rough time in your life (or maybe are experiencing this currently), then please give this episode (and this woman) a listen.Angie delivers us awesome wisdom about so much, but here are some highlights: You do not need permission to be strong! A good leader wants others to thrive and succeed. Sharing your story is powerful because most people have “something” of their own that they might be afraid to share. “Your food shouldn’t make you tired!” It’s ok to start over 10,000 times.This is the SEDOND PART of our TWO-part series we did with Angie! We had so much to share during this conversation that we turned it into TWO episodes!I KNOW you will just FEEL our energy throughout this conversation as we discuss illness, depression and overcoming going through dark seasons in life. To quote an Alicia Keys song, THIS GIRL IS ON FIRE!Resources:Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to!Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting.Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com.Music by: Nimbus

Talk about a story worth sharing, and a woman who is a true badass! My guest, Angie Martin, comes to us sharing about how she took her inner power back. Angie not only is a Program Manager and Personal Trainer for Woodinville Kickboxing, BUT she is also a Crohn’s Disease and Chronic Illness WARRIOR. We get to hear from Angie about her experience being diagnosed with Crohn’s and the depths of what she had to overcome in order to get where she is today. Angie is a firm believer that ANYONE can use healthy habits and a positive mindset to get them on to the next step towards where they want to go. If you have dealt with any level of a chronic illness, disease, or have experienced a rough time in your life (or maybe are experiencing this currently), then please give this episode (and this woman) a listen. Angie delivers us awesome wisdom about so much, but here are some highlights: You can be the hero of your own story When dealing with hard times, think to yourself “what could I be doing in this moment right now?” When you show up as a leader, show up with 110% of yourself for OTHERS “I would be robbing others of their best experience, if I can’t handle my own self” You can go through hell in your life, just don’t choose to LIVE there This is PART ONE of our first TWO-part series we are going to do with Angie! We had so much to share on this topic, that we will be rolling out a part 2 to this episode at a later date. I KNOW you will just FEEL our energy throughout this conversation as we discuss illness, depression and overcoming going through dark seasons in life. To quote an Alicia Keys song, THIS GIRL IS ON FIRE!Music by: Nimbus

There are certain people who JUST light up a room with their energy. Talking to this incredible leader left me feeling lit up in so many ways. My next guest is Kevin Cullen who has worked in several positions over the course of his leadership journey and currently is leading a team with a top tech organization in the USA! Kevin shares with us how listening and sharing empathy with others is an incredibly valuable leadership trait. He has been talked highly of by many, which is what led me to interviewing him. He has clearly proved his reputation as a positive leader. Kevin is known for his positive attitude, his genuine love for others, and his overall kindness that he exudes. I GUARANTEE you will FEEL his energy come through on this episode! We dive into some deep topics, but some highlights within this episode are: -You never know what someone else is going through and showing a little bit of kindness can make a difference in someone’s life -Being in a position of positivity takes time and is a skillset you need to work to develop. -Authenticity is key. Employees and others will see through you, but people can FEEL when you are authentic! -Breath-work is a powerful way to reset the mind and nervous system Thank you for your support of our show! If you were able to take something away from this content, please reach out to us using the following resources below. We sincerely appreciate our listeners and people LIKE YOU make this all possible! Let’s all continue our journeys ON THE WAY UP together! Resources: Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Music by: Nimbus

OK—HOLD ON & GET YOUR MINDS READY FOR THIS EPIC INTERVIEW with my INCREDIBLE GUEST: Jack Bonneau! Let’s just say, when I watched Jack pitch on SHARK TANK, my mind was completely BLOWN. Jack Bonneau, at TEN YEARS OLD, pitched a successful business deal on Shark Tank for his awesome company, Jacks Stands and Marketplaces. Jack currently has TWO businesses and has been putting lots of his time and energy into his second business, Teen Hustl. To say Jack is inspiring would be a total UNDERSTATEMENT. He is one of the most eloquent, well-spoken and motivated business people, not to mention, he is using his businesses to help other youth learn about entrepreneurship. To add to all of this mind-boggling amazing-ness, Jack has spoken on TedX, and has contributed to various articles, podcasts and interviews across the US. If you are looking for your next story to motivate YOU to pursue your dreams, then THIS is THE EPISODE FOR YOU! I learned SO much from this incredible human and cannot wait to see what his future has in store! **side note: he is going to basically take over the world!** Mind-Blowing Moments: “When you’re not 100% into what you do, then you aren’t giving it 100%” JUST DO IT, reach out to those around you. Just put yourself out there! Failure is just a way to learn from your mistakes and actually become better from it. Perseverance is the name of the game. Push through the hard times to get to the good times. You can find out more about Jack and his businesses here: Teen Hustl: https://www.teenhustl.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHSBdtnZ0Vl8SEuEQ7DTrRw TedX: https://tedxboulder.com/speakers/jack-bonneau Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackbonneau?lang=en Instragram: www.instagram.com/teenhustl Resources: Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting. Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Music by: Nimbus

Do you ever see someone online who is doing amazing work and just kind of cyber-stalk their content?  :) That is exactly what I did with my next guest...... And when she said “yes” to being on the show I about jumped out of my chair! My guest in today’s show is the exceptional: Gianna Biscontini. Gianna is a co-founder, speaker, author, behavior scientist, executive wellbeing advisor and is offering courses by partnering with folks like Simon Sinek--Basically - she is taking on the world!  There is not much this woman does NOT do! I truly felt like I could talk to her for hours, so you’re in for a treat! In this episode you will hear about her passion around creating organizations that help people become significantly happier and more successful in their lives and work. She believes this can happen when people are mentally and physically healthy. Gianna is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, who wants to challenge current thinking and inspire mindful growth. Take-Away’s: -Learn to love the practice of shaping your mindset -Start with vulnerability -We want to avoid the uncomfortable, but meditation helps you go THROUGH it Truth bomb Quote: “Nobody sits on their death bed thinking, ‘I really crushed that Tuesday meeting’ ". If you would do us a favor--have a listen, let us know what you think about her feedback and pop in to subscribe and RATE my podcast channel! Resources: Find Gianna Biscontini: https://giannabiscontini.com/ Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com. Music by: Nimbus

You know those women that are simply badass leaders?  Add to that, when they are fun, realistic and sassy, they are simply incredible. Meet Traci Couture! In this episode, we chat about her experience working in leadership for most of her career, and how to keep taking care of YOURSELF, while also showing up for others in your life during quarantine. Our fun conversation touches on the following: What the heck self-care means as a leader!  (Or ANYONE) How to be flexible during times that are fully of ambiguity VULNERABILITY as a leader, and WHY this is so important I personally have loved watching Traci grow as a leader in various positions, from leadership roles in hospitals, to taking on amazing positions within Congress, to now her role as Executive Director for the Spokane Teaching Health Clinic.  She exudes a level of confidence in everything she does, but she also is SO personable.  I LOVED her perspectives on how to be vulnerable, while also maintaining boundaries.  I also think she shares some amazing ideas about networking and how to stay connected to people.   Take-Away QUOTE: "Start with someone's story, and you're always going to find common ground." This episode has take aways for ANY listener and Traci drops some SERIOUS truth bombs for us all!   If you would do us a favor--have a listen, let us know what you think about her feedback and pop in to subscribe and RATE my podcast channel! Resources: Have we connected yet?  If not, we need to! Jump on over to: www.valerielynnconsulting.com and let's get in touch! I love hearing from YOU so please also come hang out on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn-5aa73b1b/  or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/valerielynnconsulting Topic or Guest Speaker suggestions?  Send me an idea or let me know if you'd like to be a guest on the show by emailing me: valerielynnconsulting@gmail.com.Music by: Nimbus