The Face It Podcast

The Face It Podcast

Whether facing adversity or a difficult challenge, we can move through it, choose who we want to be, and come out the other side to share our story. Hosted by Amy and Amanda Lloyd, The Face It Podcast brings inspiring stories to life in an authentic and solution oriented way in order to help and motivate others. Let's Face It!

Episodes

March 22, 2024 40 mins
Introducing Kristin Daley: a powerhouse mother, wife, health enthusiast, and product marketing professional with an unwavering commitment to crafting her ideal life and empowering those around her to do the same. In our latest episode of The Face It Podcast, Kristin courageously shares her journey of resilience, from navigating a dark period in her teens marked by a suicide attempt to finding her voice as a fierce advocate for he...
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Welcome to an eye-opening episode where we shed light on an often overlooked topic: male breast cancer. Join us as we share the extraordinary journey of Jim Lloyd, whose unexpected encounter with this disease has inspired us all.

In this compelling episode, we emphasize the importance of being your own advocate and seeking education. Jim noticed a lump on the right side of his chest and promptly visited his primary care physician. ...

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February 14, 2023 40 mins
Special episode with Amy and our friend, Liz Mitchell.  Amy & Liz have a conversation about the job market, economy and being let go.  Moving through it in real time and focusing on what ultimately serves us the most.  Liz is an attorney with a healthy side of spiritual flair and 1:1 coaching. She also has her own podcast, A Restless Soul, you can find on Apple podcasts. Liz can be reached at arestlesssoulpodcast@gmail.com or thro...
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December 30, 2022 54 mins
Jill Milliken joins The Face It Podcast to talk about her emotional journey navigating an unexpected divorce. After being told on Thanksgiving Day of 2021 that her husband of 25 years was having an affair with her sister-in-law, and he wanted to pursue that relationship, her and her children’s lives were flipped upside down. Jill’s strength in moving through such a difficult challenge is empowering. She is an incredible example of...
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December 12, 2022 43 mins
Kimber Erickson is a wife, mother, mental health advocate and the President/Co-Founder of The Kellen CARES Foundation.  This nonprofit was created after losing her 19-year-old son Kellen to suicide in 2020. The mission of Kellen CARES is to help boys and young men survive the mental health crisis currently in our community. Website: https://kellencares.org/ Social handle: @kellencares
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October 21, 2022 44 mins
Valerie Cantella is an award-winning multipassionate communications and public affairs professional living a life beyond her wildest dreams. She is the author of Off-Script: a mom’s journey through adoption, a husband’s alcoholism, and special needs parenting. In it, she shares her journey as a mother of teens with mental health issues, the struggles of special needs parenting, the effect of alcoholism on a marriage, and how she le...
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July 24, 2022 55 mins
Robyn Lass comes to The Face It Podcast to talk about the challenges she faced with the school system as the mother of a child with learning differences.  The obstacles she has faced and how she has been able to move through those. Robyn is a wealth of knowledge and an example of being a tenacious advocate for her child to ensure he didn't got lost...
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June 30, 2022 44 mins

Shauna is the incredible founder of Lumen High School, an unprecedented public charter school specifically committed to elevating the lives of teen parents by providing high academic standards along with early learning on site for their kids in Spokane, Wa. Steadfast in her mission, Shauna didn't let the pandemic stand in her way and opened Lumen's doors in the Fall of 2020. Her ultimate goal is to serve this community and break ge...

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June 13, 2022 65 mins
We got to speak with Shayna & Dana, founders of DayLuna and Human Design experts. They so brilliantly share how they rely on their own internal guide and unique talents to step into the opportunities and a life that suits them, on the their own terms.  They are inspirations and pave the way for so many of us to do the same and choose living the life we were born to live, and on our own terms.  Through their soul-centered business, ...
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May 20, 2022 34 mins
Part 2. We address some questions from part one and then continue the story.  Amy & Amanda talk about Amy's significantly early journey in life to bring Amanda into the world, the details surrounding her childhood and overcoming societal stereotypes, pressures and obstacles.  Amy's innate instinct to persevere and her life long dedication to self-development has led her to curate a rich, full life filled with purpose and being of s...
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May 3, 2022 56 mins

Today we talk with Kim as part of our mini-series on family dynamics. Thirteen years ago Kim decided she wanted to have a baby and chose to take the donor route and do it on her own.

Like many Gen X women, Kim was raised believing she would have it all; a career of her choosing AND a happy marriage and kids.  Her Midwestern upbringing gave her a great foundation, but she was curious about life beyond the cornfields, so mo...

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April 16, 2022 51 mins
Amy & Amanda talk about Amy's significantly early journey in life to bring Amanda into the world, the details surrounding her childhood and overcoming societal stereotypes, pressures and obstacles.  Amy's innate instinct to persevere and her life long dedication to self-development has led her to curate a rich, full life filled with purpose and being of service that continues to unfold.  You can reach Amy @thefaceitpodast on insta...
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April 5, 2022 36 mins

In this episode we speak with Zee about choosing to have a baby and being pregnant at 47.  She shares her story of working hard and focusing on her career, while also enjoying the youthful life California has to offer; ultimately making her way to motherhood on her terms. 

*Special shout out to Zee's mom, Chris for being by her side and a constant source of support.*

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March 13, 2022 69 mins

We are kicking off our next series of conversations surrounding unique family dynamics; by choice or by circumstance. Starting with Brett, you will hear the common element of our podcast, overcoming adversity and/or major life challenges. By sharing these stories our goal is to help inspire and motivate others. 

Brett's story of facing adversity starts at the ripe age of 5. He started working at 7 years old and really had hims...

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March 7, 2022 34 mins

We talk with Mackenzie, who also goes by Mack or Kenz! 

Mackenzie studied secondary education with endorsements in English and English as a new language with every intention to start teaching after graduation in 2020; the pandemic had other plans!  We talk with her about how she has navigated a swift change and is now a full time photographer! 

Mackenzie has a love art in all forms, enjoys the great outdoors, especia...

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February 24, 2022 63 mins

We speak with Jen Burgand about her journey living with a rare autoimmune disease called, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN).

Jen, a New York City resident, has always lived life to the fullest, 5" heels and all. She is the definition of a strong, embodied, bad a** woman! Her world turned upside down, after the many years of unique symptoms in her leg and foot, when she was officially diagnosed with MMN.  Ever since then, she h...

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February 13, 2022 45 mins
Chef Amber joins us to have a conversation today on overcoming body image issues and becoming a successful Chef, restaurant owner and author in LA.  CEO and Founder of Source Café and Nine24 Kitchen. Amber Caudle was born in Ohio, raised in Georgia and a SoCal local for most of her adult life, Chef Amber is an entrepreneur, spiritually-led chef, author, and owner of two restaurants known as The Source Café in Hermosa and Manhattan...
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February 6, 2022 64 mins
Today we speak to Jesse Crosson, released from prison in 2021 after serving 19 years of a 32 year sentence for crimes committed at the age of 18.  Jesse was sentenced to 32 years for crimes he committed at the age of 18. By taking accountability and making a decision to move forward he was able to transform his life while behind bars. He earned a bachelor's degree, mentored other prisoners, taught programs, became a licensed electr...
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January 26, 2022 56 mins
We have a conversation with Ana about navigating major life shifts when it comes to career, and how she was able to do what so many are faced with in our current climate. Ana Connery is a former Content Director and Editor-in-Chief for various magazines and websites, currently working as professional content creator and storyteller. Her work can be found in USA Today, CNN, and other media outlets. You can find Ana on Inst...
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January 16, 2022 57 mins

We spend time talking with Rachel Rowley, fitness trainer, nutrition coach and all around inspiring human who has overcome adversity in her childhood, including alcohol addiction. She has a unique love of life, and is gifted at teaching others how to love themselves.

You can connect with Rachel on Instagram @rachelannrowley or at www.rachelrowley.me/

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