Life Disrupted
The fundamental question is...How do you respond to change? Disruption isn't always negative, but it is always about change! The good news is that we get to decide how we respond. It's not a matter of if, but when, life disruptions will happen, so are you waiting for change or making it happen. What do you do when... Unexpected change blindsides you and you're not prepared? Someone else's change affects you? You need to change but don't know how or want to? Hear stories on why, what and how Disruption can help you get past the Stagnant Quo, Get Unstuck and Move Forward!
Episodes
A conversation with: Dr. Carol Francois, Learning Ambassador
Carol is a lifelong Educator/Teacher who proudly proclaims that teaching is in her DNA and she
cannot not teach! After George Floyd’s death, she was compelled to do something, so sharing a
book list lead to starting a FB group and moderating historical book reviews. Within 3 months,
there is now a website, podcast, social media streams, and online course...
CEO, President of T.D. Jakes Foundation
Hattie made several intentional disruptions throughout her life resulting in fulfillment of her life
dreams. She is a global thought leader in diversity and inclusion and gender equity, nonprofit
president and CEO, accomplished entrepreneur, well-known speaker, author and corporate
board member. She’s a well of wisdom and positive energy, a master at transforming
in...
Spiritual Leader, Speaker, Story shepherd
Highlights from this conversation:
● Early childhood disruptions
● Feeling Less Than
● Looking externally for validation
● Discover through meditation practice
● Releasing the hurt
● Red Circle Gatherings
● Wisdom from personal stories
● Mother’s Day Experience
● Call to Peace (Inner Sanctuary 5 pillars)
○ U-underpinnings
○ R-release
○ I-introspection/intuitio...
Founder Womanars
Speaker, Facilitator, Mentor, Investor
After experiencing a successful 20 year career at Southwest Airlines, Tilde left her job,
sold her home and started living out of a suitcase traveling to multiple countries.
Today she shares her journey from sexual abuse to successful entrepreneur.
Highlights from this conversation:
- Flashbacks of early traumatic experiences
- Finding Strength thro...
- Independent Director and Advisor
Libby serves on public and non-profit boards, advising companies on corporate
governance issues and talent management. Served as former CHRO at Southwest
Airlines Co.and Yahoo! Inc.
Highlights from this conversation:
● Disruption can lead to positive innovations
● Decisions Boards and Corporate Leaders are thinking about
● Digitization/transformation projects
● What can b...
CEO mHe3 Productions
Brand Strategist, TV Producer, Speaker and “Champion for Women”
Highlights from this conversation:
● Everyone has a story to tell
● Having a collaborative tribe
● Certainty in a time of Uncertainty
● Becoming comfortably uncomfortable
● Living your Dash (Hyphen)
● Surviving and Thriving the New Normal
● Women of Excellence - Pivoting to remain relevant
Tips to help navigate Covid 19
● Ask f...
CEO, Workplace Learning and Performance Group (aka. WLP Group)
A message about building resilience, biomimicry and what we can learn from nature about how to stay afloat - especially in challenging times.
Highlights from this conversation
● A life of Tenacity, Resilience and Grit
● Surviving the challenges of 2009 economic crisis
● 90 Days away from foreclosure
● Pivoting and shifting mindset...
A conversation with:
Paul Matthies - Operations Director at Focuswise
Paul takes us on his journey From 310 lbs to 180 lbs
He inspires us to consider improving our overall health - not just losing weight
Highlights from this conversation:
● Neuropathy - The scare that motivated a permanent change
● Thinking about my funeral at 38 years old
● 30 lb. Reduction by giving up sugary drinks and limiting sweets
● Throug...
Aaliyah has spent her career in health & human services, professional development, facilitating and coaching
Highlights from this conversation:
● Disruption is all around us all the time
● Lessons repeat as needed, there are do overs
● Practices to adopt a change mindset
● Surrender to what is
● Focus, Energy Management, Progress, Fun
● When you stop, be committed to begin ag...
Tonya Wilson, Organizational Strategist, is not only focused on helping businesses and individuals identify solutions to be more effective but more importantly she explores the concepts of work-life integration and purposeful living.
Highlights from this conversation:
- Change and Transition
- Magic happens outside the comfort zone
- Finding opportunities in FEAR
- On Purpose Disruptions
- Prayer and Energy Drinks
-...
A conversation with:
Melissa Smith, VP - Dean GIC Academy, Entrepreneur, Family Rock
Throughout her life, Melissa came back stronger after each life blow. She shares how finding a solid WHY helped her through those tough times. A 6 time Marathoner, her advice is to keep showing up and stay in the game!
Highlights from this conversation:
The family’s continual financial RUT
Off to colle...
Author of eight (8) Leadership Books, Hosts "Doing It Right" podcast, Master Personal Brand Strategist and Executive Coach
Valerie helps leaders Do It Right as they lead with authenticity, consistency and clarity. Uncover the little things that can make a big difference- filling the gap between successful and mediocre.
Highlights from this conversation:
• A Grandmother’s Love
• The Latchkey years
• ...
A conversation with:
Mika Bradford, Change Agent, Advocate, Podcaster
For over twenty years, Mika has been involved in grass-roots, regional, state and national initiatives focused on building resources and long-term solutions for people with chronic physical and behavioral health conditions.
Highlights from this conversation:
- Early warning signs
- Just when we ...
Steve Cosgrove, a successful travel/media entrepreneur who followed his passion even
when faced with traumatic life disruptions. He is CEO/President of Dynamic Travel &
Cruises, Owner of the DFW Airport Employee Store, and CEO of Argyle Enterprises.
Highlights from this conversation:
• Prostate Cancer at 47
• Never Ready to lose your parents
• Travel Addict and other addictive behaviors
• Being a renegade pays off
•...
Donna Valentino, Author, Podcaster
Highlights from this conversation:
- Extreme Religion
- Relationships -staying when you know it’s over
- Is the grass greener on the other side?
- A Traumatic life changing event
- WTF- Getting past anger
- Accepting my new life
- Finding GOD on my own
- Writing to Heal
- Sharing through Podcasting
Giving back thru B.I.N.D.
- Definition of insanity
- Everything that happens, makes us who w...
Adrian Clark who is one of the top professional athlete representatives in sports. In 2016, Clark was named to Forbes magazine: 30 under 30 sports list. Aside from sports he is also a published author. At 25 years old, he was one of the youngest ever certified by the NBPA. In 2016 Adrian partnered with Everlast Worldwide to introduced Protect Yourself at All Times (PYaAT) to continuously educate ...
Sardek Love, affectionately known around the world as “Dr. Love”. International Keynote Speaker and Peak Performance Expert. Sardek’s intent is to create heroes out of those who lead, train and speak for a living, by inspiring, developing and educating them how to become more productive and effective.
Highlights from this conversation include:
- Experiences from life disruptions at an early age
- E...
I'm your host, Rita Bailey and you're invited to join us for lively conversations and real-life stories on how others are dealing with change and transitions.
We can't always control what happens to us, but our guests on this podcast will explore different perspectives on how to respond. These are people who will also inspire and encourage you to Disrupt or break habits that are not serving your greate...
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