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Life Disrupted

  • ep#17 - Life Disrupted: Why Are They So Angry? - Carol Francois

    27 AUG 2020 Ā· Why Are They So Angry? 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 Floydā€™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 ā€“ all addressing systemic racism in America. Highlights from this conversation ļ‚· Disruption can be positive when life needs to shift gears ļ‚· George Floyd was a turning point - What can I do? ļ‚· Shared my book list to help people understand Americaā€™s history of systemic racism ļ‚· A friend suggested I lead a book group ļ‚· Over 300 members on the Why Are They So Angry? FB page ļ‚· Over time we realize how much we donā€™t know ļ‚· Delivering American History with the parts that have been left out ļ‚· Started exploring books about different systems in America and how Black people have been treated ļ‚· Systemic Racism: See it, Say it, Confront it ļ‚· Knowledge + Action = Power ļ‚· Diversity VS. Anti - Racism ļ‚· Know what your Anti is about so when you see it, you can call it out ļ‚· Becoming more comfortable discussing the undiscussables ļ‚· Check our own core values ļ‚· Systemic racism is supported through hierarchy and power ļ‚· Biases, Bigotry and Prejudices do not necessarily = systemic racism but can support it ļ‚· Be responsible for your own learning Resources: https://www.facebook.com/WhyAreTheySoAngry/ https://www.instagram.com/whyaretheysoangry/ https://twitter.com/WATSA_Online Follow/Contact Carol: www.whyaretheysoangry.com carol@whyaretheysoangry.com Phone (w) 214-301-0074
    44m 2s
  • ep#16 - Life Disrupted: Living an Intentional Life built on Faith, Family and Hard Work - Hattie Hill

    15 JUL 2020 Ā· A conversation with: Hattie Hill 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. Sheā€™s a well of wisdom and positive energy, a master at transforming individuals and organizations for the better, a visionary of equality worldwide and a strong believer that diversity and talent are the new currency of business. Highlights from this conversation: ā€¢ Humble beginnings built on solid values ā€¢Ā First impactful disruption ā€“ The Little Rock 9 and the importance of Education ā€¢Ā First in the family to move away ā€¢Ā Disruption inspires you to do different things - Be Intentional - Find Peace in being Uncomfortable ā€¢Ā Career Journey: - Entrepreneur- - WFF- Womenā€™s Foodservice Forum - T.D. Jakes Foundation ā€¢Ā Be intentional about knowing when itā€™s time to move on ā€¢Ā Get involved by using your personal platform (Personal, Organization, Community) Follow/Contact Hattie: https://tdjfoundation.org https://www.hattiehill.com hhill@tdjakes.org Phone (w) 973-473-3003 214-632-2392 P. O. Box 802967 Dallas, TX 75380
    33m 40s
  • ep#15 - Life Disrupted: Sharing the gift of PEACE - Kim Andrews

    2 JUN 2020 Ā· A conversation with: Kim Andrews Spiritual Leader, Speaker, Story shepherd Highlights from this conversation: ā— Early childhood disruptions ā— Feeling Less Than ā— Looking externally for validation ā— Discover through meditation practice ā— Releasing the hurt ā— Red Circle Gatherings ā— Wisdom from personal stories ā— Motherā€™s Day Experience ā— Call to Peace (Inner Sanctuary 5 pillars) ā—‹ U-underpinnings ā—‹ R-release ā—‹ I-introspection/intuition ā—‹ S-solitude ā—‹ E-educate ā— Choose how you want your life to be Follow/Contact Kim: kimandrews972@sbcglobal.net kandrews@unitysachse.org @unitysachse http://unitysachse.org 972-495-6622
    35m 52s
  • ep#14 - Life Disrupted: Living a life of Love, Joy and Freedom - Tilde Guajardo

    21 APR 2020 Ā· A conversation with: Tilde Guajardo 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 through GOD - Living a Bad Novella - The birth of ā€œWomanarsā€ (Inspire, Educate and Connect Women) - Choosing to Believe and have Faith - Asking for help - Sell everything and Travel the World - Covid 19 - A Pause - Shiftco - For Conscious Entrepreneurs - Spirit, Mind, Body alignment - 3 Ways of Living - Others, Self, GOD Tips and Resources: - "Be Angry but Donā€™t Blow It" by Lisa Bevere - shiftco.org Follow/Contact Tilde: Womanars.com tilde@womanars.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tildeguajardo/ 214-564-3329
    41m 51s
  • ep#13 - Life Disrupted: Beyond Covid-19 - Libby Sartain

    14 APR 2020 Ā· A conversation with: Libby Sartain - 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: ā— Disruption can lead to positive innovations ā— Decisions Boards and Corporate Leaders are thinking about ā— Digitization/transformation projects ā— What can businesses do to help Employees feel safe as they return to work ā— Our personal experience as restaurant owners ā— How AARP is responding ā— Impact on family ā— Potential legislative changes Considerations for business leaders: ā— Stabilize your business ā— What changes need to be considered ā— Preparing and leading through crisis ā— Transparency ā— Open Communication ā— Tell the truth Contact Libby: www.libbysartain.com, libby@libbysartain.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbysartain/ https://twitter.com/libbysartain 512-308-2273
    26m 35s
  • ep#12 - Life Disrupted: Using Disruption to your Advantage - Janee hill

    7 APR 2020 Ā· A conversation with: Janeeā€™ Hill CEO mHe3 Productions Brand Strategist, TV Producer, Speaker and ā€œChampion for Womenā€ Highlights from this conversation: ā— Everyone has a story to tell ā— Having a collaborative tribe ā— Certainty in a time of Uncertainty ā— Becoming comfortably uncomfortable ā— Living your Dash (Hyphen) ā— Surviving and Thriving the New Normal ā— Women of Excellence - Pivoting to remain relevant Tips to help navigate Covid 19 ā— Ask for Help ā— Focus on Substance not Form ā— Staying Centered ā— Make the most of extra time ā— Serve others ā— Start with a blank slate Follow/Contact Janee: www.janeehill.com info@janeehill.com @realjaneehill on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram JaneĆ© Hill on LinkedIn and YouTube 214-686-4585
    27m 22s
  • ep#11 - Life Disrupted: Be Resilient and Stay Afloat! - Maureen Orey

    31 MAR 2020 Ā· A conversation with: Maureen Orey, Ed. D, CPLP 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 ā— A life of Tenacity, Resilience and Grit ā— Surviving the challenges of 2009 economic crisis ā— 90 Days away from foreclosure ā— Pivoting and shifting mindset from fear to taking proactive actions everyday ā— Creating new habits during this new normal ā— The foundational concept of Resilience ā— Story of the DUCK ā— What parents can do to stay afloat and involve the children ā— The Stay Afloat Model for Resilience ā—‹ Connection ā—‹ Develop new skills ā—‹ Applying the new skills ā—‹ Grit, Tenacity and Perseverance ā—‹ Taking Care of Yourself ā—‹ Follow your instincts Follow/Contact Maureen: www.wlpgroup.com, Twitter @trainingleader linkedin.com/in/maureenorey https://www.facebook.com/maureen.orey, https://www.facebook.com/stayafloatresilience/ https://www.facebook.com/WLPGroup/ https://www.instagram.com/maureenorey/ 600 B Street, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101 619-475-8397
    38m 29s
  • ep#10 - Life Disrupted: A Journey to Optimal Health - Paul Matthies

    20 MAR 2020 Ā· A Journey to Optimal Health 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: ā— Neuropathy - The scare that motivated a permanent change ā— Thinking about my funeral at 38 years old ā— 30 lb. Reduction by giving up sugary drinks and limiting sweets ā— Through Cardio, Strength Training and Martial Arts, I got my HEALTH back ā— Change is hard and scary so it requires a mindset shift ā— No magic bullet ā— Journey of the whole person- physical, heart, emotions, spiritual, faith ā— Taking ownership that this is MY journey ā— Had to stop judging myself - judgement invites judgement ā— Measurements, Scales and Mirrors are tools not goals ā— Food is not the enemy - shift from good vs. bad to wise vs. unwise ā— Discipline is what you want most not what you want now ā— Physical movement is part of lifeā€™s happiness project ā— Not what I have to give up, but what I have to gain ā— Fear, Guilt, Shame and Perfectionism ā— Humility, Pride and food as a crutch ā— Getting insight from friends who are committed to their health ā— You donā€™t have to go fast - just go (taking small steps everyday) ā— Six Pack Abs with a TON of problems ā— Paulā€™s 12 Commitments Follow/Contact Paul: paulmatthies@yahoo.com Facebook, Twitter (@paul_matthies) Instagram (paul_matthies)
    1h 1m 21s
  • ep#9 - Life Disrupted: Adopting A Change-Centric Mindset - Aaliyah Haqq

    21 FEB 2020 Ā· A conversation with: Aaliyah Haqq, Strategist, Operations Leader Aaliyah has spent her career in health & human services, professional development, facilitating and coaching Highlights from this conversation: ā— Disruption is all around us all the time ā— Lessons repeat as needed, there are do overs ā— Practices to adopt a change mindset ā— Surrender to what is ā— Focus, Energy Management, Progress, Fun ā— When you stop, be committed to begin again ā— Donā€™t be so hard on yourself. Take Time Out. ā— Commit to the process, but unattached to the outcome ā— Do what makes you come alive ā— Be honest about what you want ā— Structure is liberating ā— Discover your personal tolerance for change ā— Certainty or Uncertainty ā— Youā€™re not the same person you were minutes, seconds or years ago ā— What did I do today to get closer to my 2020 goals ā— The Vision is more important than the Board Connect with Aaliyah: Email: ahaqq@hytedevelopment.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaliyahhaqq
    39m 6s
  • ep#8 - Life Disrupted: Living A Purposeful Life - Tonya Wilson

    5 FEB 2020 Ā· A conversation with: 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 - Personal meaning of success - Path and Line of Sight to Purpose - Work-Life Integration vs Work-Life Balance - Personal AARs - Reflections of how we attract what happens to us - Productive Behaviors - Are you who youā€™re looking for, is looking for? - 2020 Hindsight (Foresight) - No regrets or missed opportunities - Working Women Worship Connect with Tonya: Email: tjessupwilson@gmail.com Linkedin: in/tonya-wilson-b4663898
    44m 45s

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...

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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?
SomeoneĀ 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!
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