Accomplishing your goals sometimes takes great persistence and learning from mistakes over and over again. Even if it means that you have keep going back and trying to figure out what occurred and diagnosing the issues, sometimes that does not mean that the problem will be solved right away. Finding your grit and determination to "see it through" can often be difficult when it has so many moving parts, and often incomplete information at your disposal. Today's guest, Kelly Wilburn, shares her story of her attempt to become a first generation law school graduate, and the enduring outcomes that she had achieved, particularly with the number of times it took to become a licensed attorney. Through her experiences, learn how you can channel your inner tenacity to achieve amazing things, even if they take a while to do, and reap the ultimate rewards that come from it.

Guest Bio

Kelly is 37 years old and is from Jacksonville, North Carolina. She is the product of 2 Marine parents, and the youngest of 5. She was the first to graduate from college in her family; go Wolfpack Class of 2008. She is also a first-generation law graduate, having graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2012. By day, she is a practicing attorney. By night, she can be found at home cuddling with her cat, Smalls, dog, Duke, and hanging out with her boyfriend Josh. She enjoys being a member of Toastmasters International, focusing on communication and leadership skills development, and also playing the violin.

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Have you ever had something on your mind that desperately needed to be said, but every time that you start to formulate the response to someone that you are meeting with…the words escape you? How can we be able to communicate more effectively, especially if what we have to say always slips from our mind, lips and/or fingers? Today’s episode shares not only important tips to consider with ensuring that you are able to keep your composure, but when the conversation is extremely challenging, how you can overcome the challenges to work on the best versions of both parties in mind. It’s time to be heard, and a few moments can effectively change any set of additional, minutes, hours, days, months, or years that are not wasted any longer!

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As we get older, we physically and mentally change. There are numerous resources available for new parents as they start to understand the joys (both literally and figuratively) of their newborn, which includes their behaviors. Unfortunately, the prevalence or understanding of aging parents/grandparents/other close relatives and friends is not widely as available, causing misunderstandings of what it means to effectively communicate and engage with them in a healthy manner. Today's guest and owner of the One-Eighty technique, Edla Prevette, discusses her journey of being a mental health counselor and passionately helping her clients to understand the importance of reframing and engaging with these types of conversations and directions in a different way, and filling the gap in this realm that exists. Through today's interview, learn how to become more engaging and constructive, instead of resistant to this phase we all go through, in a more meaningful, productive way.

Guest Bio

Edla is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). For more than 30 years, she has counseled children and adults of all ages, and trained and consulted with parents, teachers and community volunteers. Currently, Edla is working with adults sandwiched between their lives and their aging parents. She offers a group program called One-Eighty: When the Parental Roles Reverse and 1:1 coaching to support adults through this challenging time. Edla lives in North Carolina with her husband and her cat. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and riding her bike.

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The end of the year is almost here…almost 40 weeks in! Goals that were set 366 days ago may not be the same shape, form, or even mindset, of what they were once formulated. If they are not the same as they used to be, are they still worth fulfilling? This episode covers this important question, but more importantly, examines how to “wind up” to the unlimited possibilities of seeing those goals through to the very end, even if they are not achieving what we once thought.

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Throughout time, it has been stereotyped that anyone that has a differing thought about a person, concept, theory, or even the world, was ridiculed and thought of as a "radical thinker." Even inventors, philosophers, and other composers have been heavily criticized for their level of forethought and ability to think of ideas that challenge what the traditional, "conservative" thoughts are that society (or culture) have. However, are they really "radical thinkers?" Have we lost our touch, or ability to rationalize in a way that creates curiosity? Today's impactful, eye-opening episode with the Owner of Dr. Lulu's Coaching & Consulting Lounge, Dr. Lulu, who has been featured on notable programs such as Oprah Daily, CBS This Morning, NBC, and other networks, describes what it means to have challenging thoughts and still be accepted by those around us. If we are willing to challenge the status quo, and be willing to have open conversations that shift perspectives, it can challenge many of the debates that we are having today about society, ourselves, and even the world for that matter.

*PLEASE NOTE: Speaking From The Heart, from the very beginning, is accepting of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and perspectives. This episode features discussions of transgender, LGBTQ+ rights, and other related conversations that are openly accepting, and does not discriminate or tolerate hate. We are appreciative of the viewpoints that are always covered on our show, and encourage you to seek out ways in which you can learn from today's episode how to have conversations about these types of subjects with your loved ones.

Guest Bio

Dr. Lulu is a multiple award-winning Queer, Nigerian-born pediatrician, LGBTQ+ educator, corporate consultant, CEO of Dr. Lulu’s Coaching & Consulting Lounge and chief host of Moms 4 Trans Kids Podcast. She is a mother of 3, one of whom is a transgender young adult woman. In addition to her family-centered gender-affirming coaching & consulting practice; Dr. Lulu’s PRIDE Corner (which helps families navigate the psychosocial aspects of raising gender-diverse youth), she also helps support employee-parents at the workplace. Her “Allies in White Coats” program trains culturally competent physician-allies to help mitigate health inequities plaguing the LGBTQ + community.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

It is so easy to forget that you have the ultimate power to either succeed or fail. Many famous celebrities, both off & on films, television and other expressive mediums have all struggled with this, whether they are public about this or not. What does it mean to believe in yourself, especially with the world that is ever-changing? How can we keep the faith when it is tougher some days over others? In this powerful episode digging deep into this manifestation, we challenge your beliefs on how to hold on to what you are passionate about.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

We are all designed in various ways. Whether we are wired to be more analytical, more creative, or a combination of both, we all bring different perspectives, knowledge, skills, and abilities to the table. Even with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), there are cases to be made of the vast importance of human ingenuity. Humans, however, have limits. Where can we divert our attention to in order to ensure that burnout does not occur? Today's unique guest, owner of River City Virtual Assistants, Katie Santoro, shares her story of burnout from multiple jobs in various careers and how this startup became a way to empower others, not only through her team, but the clients that she serves, to become more focused, energized, and attentive to what their ultimate purpose of their businesses are. Through the help of virtual assistants, a lot can be accomplished, but the mindset of learning and expanding our opportunities also goes along with the same drive and determination that we have to be successful. Diving into what is truly important, this episode will leave you with a sense of fulfilled purpose, knowing that there will always be a team that will "have your back."

Guest Bio

Katie is a burnout survivor on a mission to help others avoid the same by offering virtual assistance to business owners and busy professionals, while simultaneously creating employment for individuals needing flexibility. In 2019, Katie left her corporate job in the insurance industry to run her first business, a yoga studio, after experiencing burnout. When she closed her yoga studio during the pandemic, she began considering a return to corporate life. Knowing she couldn't return without risking another burnout, she used her experiences in the legal and insurance industry, with running a small business, and began assisting clients as a freelancer. As she grew, she recruited from her network of friends who were leaving the workforce due to the struggles of childcare during the pandemic, and River City Virtual Assistants was born. The company is dedicated to providing assistance to clients and is committed to providing meaningful employment to parents and caretakers within the USA.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The sense of panic and fear as you are being summoned into the bosses’ office (or in a virtual meeting) can be intimidating, especially when you know that the deepest, darkest fear that would happen would come true: being told that there is a problem with your performance. Whether it is happening across a vast expanse of a conference room table, or staring at the camera on your screen making eye contact, it can be a very intimidating conversation to address private matters that have public consequences. Today’s episode acknowledges these concerns, and comes up with strategies to turn around these challenging conversations into opportunities for not only growing, but being determined, connected, and resilient in the quest of being a better version of yourself.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs