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28. Guest Star: Jess Ronne, Caregiver Extraordinaire, Founder and Executive Director of The Lucas Project Non-profit Organization

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Jess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the Unseen Documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight. To follow the ongoing saga she can be found at www.jessplusthemess.com or purchase her latest books Blended with Grit and Grace and Lovin’ with Grit & Grace.
 
You might be bored this summer, but Jess Ronne is not! You will not be bored listening to her share her story. 
She is a mom who had a problem; her son didn't fit very well into the world. She realized though, that she is a problem solver and would some day name a non-profit in her son, Lucas' honor. Her child had disabilities and going through that process with caring for her son, her late husband passed from cancer and her current spouse's health starts to take a toll. What could she do? Having 8 children and wanting to solve this problem, started a non-profit providing respite care for caregivers.
Who provides care for the caregivers? This is where Jess comes in! She is a true change maker, inspiration, and incredible mother, who goes rogue beyond measure for her family.
Resonate with Jess' episode? Share with your friend!
 
Plug in to Jess' world:
Coffee with Caregivers, facebook/jessplusthemess, facebook/theofficiallucasproject, www.thelucasproject.org www.jessplusthemess.com, www.caregiverdoc.com
 

27. Guest Star/ Local Celebrity/ Personal Trainer/Owner of Rhoda's Body Shop/Fitness for all Shapes & Sizes, Makes and Models

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Rhoda Schneider has 23 yrs of experience in postural correction and functional movement. She helps others to improve strength, flexibility, body mechanics, and quality of motion. Rhoda's #1 goal is body awareness with cross training. She believes by connecting your mind/body you can turn on neglected/inhibited muscles due to years of improper use and biomechanics. Rhoda will help you retrain imbalanced movement patterns to ultimately improve daily movement. variety, along with breathwork and body engagement is KEY to getting in tune with your body.
 
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26. Holly Larsen's Appalachian Trail Hike Part 2

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Dive in to the second part of Holly's journey on the AT. This includes hiking all 2,200 miles in a 6 month period. She is unique in that she is a solo traveler and a carnivore. If travelling solo or hiking solo is your jam, listen in to find out what kind of food to bring and all of the benefits that have come from thru-hiking!
 
Find her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backpackbible5766
Facebook: https://ww.facebook.com/BackpackandBible?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Email Holly: backpackandbible@hollyannlarsen.com
 

25. Two Hollys 1 podcast: Wait! There's 2 of them?

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Holleigh shares how she got out of her rut with her physical fitness...
...Surprise! There's another Holly!  Melissa's sister and incredible inspiration on YouTube known as Backpack and Bible.
 
Holly Larsen is an avid solo hiker. She completed a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, in 2023. This consisted of hiking all 2,200 miles of the trail in a six month period.She is a mom and grandmother who has also hiked over 200 miles of Michigan’s North Country Scenic Trail.She grew her you tube channel, Backpack and Bible, to over 1000 subscribers while she was on the AT. Sharing scripture and scenic views is a way she brings hope and faith to the world.
 
Connect with Holly (with a 'y') :
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backpackbible5766
Facebook: https://ww.facebook.com/BackpackandBible?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Email: backpackandbible@hollyannlarsen.com
Want More?! No worries, Part 2 with Holly launches 7/16/24!

24. Guest Star Kate Cozart, Resilient PharmD is an Outspoken, Unapologetic, Advocate for Well-Being! Here's Why...

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Shoutout to Steph's Steps Dance + Fitness Studio in Fruitport Michigan! Check it out on Facebook :)
..but first! What's cookin'?
 
Meet our guest star, Kate!
Kate is a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner and Residency Program Coordinator at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. She has a passion for writing and speaking on all things well-being – especially resilience, burnout, psychological safety, motivating learners, impostor syndrome, the inner critic, professional identity formation, and compassion in medicine.
 
How could she be a good mom and an excellent clinician while struggling with crippling anxiety?
 
"Our stories are lighthouses for those that hit the same rocks we did"
 
Does money ever come up as a tough topic? How do you navigate that?
How to manage/survive as a student going through residency?
How did she do it?
 
How to navigate balancing mom, wife, and professional responsibilities.
 
How to decide what to say 'YES' to and what to say 'No' to
Read Kate's book: Things I Wish I Knew *available for purchase on Amazon
 
10x10 rule -what is this?
 
Hot tip: Name Your Inner Critic!
Kate offers a reframe method to quit entertaining the negative external voice to get you back on track
Kate is a thrilled and enthusiastic mentor in a unique way that is there to listen and guide other learners along because she's been there! 
 
All 3 of us want to serve others and also have our first books as an Anthology book! It gave Melissa the confidence to write her own book, Going Rogue.
Kate loves to write and had a defining moment, shut down a part of her that she loved as a child. However, in 2022, speaking on stage about impostor syndrome someone approaches her and asks if she would consider teaching a class or perhaps write a book? Spoiler alert: Her next book is all about OVERCOMING SELF DOUBT. How do we build ourselves up vs. tear each other down. 
*COMING THIS SUMMER! (2024)
 
Another great book to add to your GoodReads: Secret Thoughts of Successful Women
Check out an earlier episode on the Going Rogue Money Ministry podcast for more about Sober Curious Living* It's trendy ;) 
Our approach to personal finances is beginning with your heart, THEN the logic, THEN the numbers. It's not just about the numbers.
Tune into your values and priorities to live your lifestyle as rogue as you'd like to!
Connect with Kate!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecozart-med-pharmd-bcps-bcgp-bcacp/Instagram: @theresilientpharmd
Send her a message: theresilientpharmd@gmail.com
Check out her website for more: www.theresilientpharmd.com

23. DZ Sorority Sister, College Graduate, Jewelry Designer, Artist, CEO of ClayfulByAbbie: a Business that came out of Quarantine Boredom

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In the spirit of creativity, Melissa and Holleigh are debuting a new project very soon! Stay tuned to check it out next week. Be sure to follow the show to stay in the know.
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Abbie Weiler inspires, encourages, and continues to grow into her rogue and launched her biz, ClayfulByAbbie in the middle of COVID!
Abigail (also known as Abbie) Weiler (Wy-ler) is a recent college graduate, jewelry designer and the CEO of ClayfulByAbbie, which is a Kansas City based artisan polymer clay earring business intended to instill confidence for customers to conquer their day. Abbie started Clayful in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and has been creating ever since. She regularly sells at craft fairs and has sold over 1600 of her designs around the world, including to all 50 United States.For the first 10 years of her life, Abbie lived in a town of 200 people, before moving to Springfield, Missouri for middle and high school, then Kansas City for college. She graduated from the University of Missouri - Kansas City earlier this week, where she received her B.A. in Political Science with minors in International Studies and French. While at UMKC, she was a proud member of the Xi Phi chapter of the Delta Zeta sorority, along with many other organizations and clubs.Outside of Clayful and her studies, Abbie has had many exciting opportunities in her 22 years of life. She has interned at the Missouri State Capitol, been elected the youngest Student Government Vice President in her university's history, traveled to 17 countries, received a resolution from the Missouri legislature, placed 2nd place in an international vlog competition, lobbied on Capitol Hill, and spent 11 months studying and living in Lyon, France. In her rare moments of free time, she enjoys attending concerts, going on walks, trying new coffee shops, floristry, traveling, watching movies, scrapbooking, and exploring Kansas City with friends.
 
As if this wasn't enough- Abbie continues to challenge herself and embrace change. She does not like to be bored. She is always doing, something!
 
In the midst of a pandemic, Abbie gets creative and chooses to challenge herself to learn something new and it turns out being something she loves doing. I believe this speaks  volume to the things our lives that we wish or think about doing, but don't take action. Abbie takes extreme action.
 
How has Abbie been able to travel to over 18 countries and manage work-life-school balance?! 
 
Find out what Abbie's best advice is for young professionals as they navigate adulthood--take a deep breath. It will all work out.
Talk about an incredible leader! <3 #DZSororitySisters
Fun Fact: Vlog Video goes Viral. Abbie is awarded an incredible opportunity in NY as a high school student-- INCREDIBLE. Go big or go home!
Financial Trendsetters (Holleigh's book) also feat. in NY! Chpt. 9*
Abbie meets someone famous!? Maybe you've heard of him....
If you haven't already, you should check out her handmade pieces-they're bomb! You'll love them. Just like we're sure you'll love Abbie too. She has such an infectious passion for life!
Connect with Abbie on Instagram!
Clayful Business Page on Insta: @clayfulbyabbie
Personal Insta: @abigailruthweiler

22. Elevate High Performance Coach, Adrienne Jamail Leaves a High Performing, Corporate Firm, to Pursue Work that Sets Her Heart on Fire!

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How are you investing in yourself this summer? We are halfway through 2024! What can you do to further invest in the best investment?--YOU!
 
Gearing up to hike The Wave in UT, Holleigh is brave and gets out of her comfort zone to investing in the journey to the desert.
 
Extremely passionate about empowering women, Adrienne Jamail defies the norms and gets out of her comfort zone, BIG time. She shares how to help you achieve fulfillment in your career and life.
Adrienne is a messenger of light. As a high performance coach, speaker, podcaster and soon to be author, her mission is to awaken your body, mind, and soul connection so you can feel fully alive as the most authentic version of yourself. Coming from her own experience with corporate burnout, she knows how to help you achieve fulfillment and harmony in your career and life!
Explore her corporate journey from the very beginning. It is very interesting and unexpected. Her degree is in Mechanical Engineering! --wait, what.
How does an Engineer work at a Tax firm?
GO GREEN!
High Performance Coach: You don't have to live in burnout to be your most authentic self
Discover the symptoms of burnout.
Prevent burnout by hiring a coach! It takes time. It doesn't happen over night.
Feel good when you decide to pivot
Men don't hesitate to invest in themselves, women however, seem to battle with this thought and might struggle with unworthiness.
Adrienne's passion is people!
Burnout doesn't have to be the end of the road. It's just a fork in the road.
We crave aliveness. How alive do you feel?
Do more of the things that make you feel rejuvenated!
Start choosing YOU.
***Sneakpeak at Adrienne's upcoming BOOK Release! Get the deets by listening in to this episode.
Listen to her podcast: SpeakHerTruth
Visit her website: https://www.elevatehighperformancecoaching.com/
Find her on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrienne.cleland
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/adrienne.jamail/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennejamail/

21. Attn. Women: How Do You Want to Show Up? Stop the Cycle of 'Never Enough' and Experience Joy w/ Guest Star, Jill Goote

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Jill is a Kingdom Confidence Life Coach and Speaker. Using the power of God’s Word, she equips busy moms of faith to step out of overwhelm and mom guilt, and into their most confident, unapologetic, joyful selves…the Kingdom way!As a younger mom of 4 busy boys, she often felt overwhelmed, doubted herself, and beat herself up for “not doing enough” and “doing everything wrong.”No matter how much she prayed, read, or listened to personal development gurus, she couldn’t stop the cycle of never feeling good enough.She finally found the missing pieces that released her from this heaviness, allowing her to find her joy and confidence in motherhood and life.Now, using her proven methods, combined with the power of God’s Word, she is on a mission to help moms everywhere to uncover the SOURCE of what’s keeping them stuck in the cycle she was so familiar with, so they too can finally move forward in the confidence and joy God has for them.
 
What was life like before being a life coach?
 
Would you agree that as moms we've got PLENTY to do. We are always sold the 'DO more!' Jill explains this is a lie and a myth. It won't last.
 
Jill challenges her clients to show up how they want to show up no matter what the circumstances look like around them.
 
Jill explains her model she uses and what the client can expect and do during their time together.
 
Discernment; Where is the balance between not caring what other people think and then also, understand where there might be opportunity for growth and development?
 
Start with the end in mind! ...AND follow through!
Know your truth. What does that mean? How does that apply to me?
 
Someone else can see things that we can't see. It can lead to transformation. How can you learn from someone else?
We're not always going to get it right--that's ok!
God's word will not return void
**Shoutout to her BLOOM group at her home church: Chapel Pointe in Hudsonville
Connect with Jill:
Email: jill@jillgoote.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.goote
Join her FREE Kingdom Confident Moms Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kingdomconfidentmoms/
My FREE guide will show you how to STOP them immediately!​In no time at all, you will be able to start recognizing the lies, and replacing them with TRUTH- which has a ripple effect on EVERYTHING in your life!

20. Going Through Menopause? Here's What You Should Know! w/ Guest Star Dr. Gaynel Nave

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Dr. Gaynel Nave is the visionary force behind FullJoy Wellness, guiding BIPOC, third culture, and neurodivergent women leaders from suffering to thriving. With expertise in intergenerational trauma and psychoneuroendocrinology, she illuminates the path to holistic well-being, especially centered on menopause. Dr. Nave offers transformative immersive experiences, drawing on her Jamaican heritage and extensive trauma-informed care training. As a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Dr. Nave delivers personalized care, integrating modern and traditional methods. At FullJoy Wellness, Dr. Nave's dedication extends beyond clinical excellence to empowerment and celebration.
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color=BIPOC
 
Dr. Gaynel Nave uses a holistic approach and a collaborative system to encourage thinking outside the norm. 
How are you feeling? What symptoms arise? How do they show up in your relationships? Are you able to communicate that clearly to your health care provider?
Positive Outcome example with Dr. Nave: A client had perimenopause symptoms, anxiety, and feeling overall blah. Experiencing restless leg syndrome for a decade, but it didn't go away. She expected that this condition would persist. together, Dr. Nave and client came up with a solution and not only did her symptoms decrease, they completely dissolved! It just so happened that the client's primary care provider missed some of her symptoms she had been sharing over the past two years. Since being referred to another PCP by Dr. Nave, they did a neurological exam, diagnosed with a brain tumor and completely resolved all of symptoms in 6 months.
 
Pain is an alarm system! Pay attention to that. Ignoring it does not serve us well.
 
If we're not investing in ourselves as we age, what kind of costs are we susceptible to during perimenopause and menopause?
What about continuous birth control?
If you can, ask your mom, aunt, sister about their experience with perimenopause/menopause symptoms and journey.
There are a lot of organs that are related to our blood sugar. What should you avoid or reduce in order to prevent "sticky" blood and potential blood clots?
"You can eat a loaf of bread and not feel full. You can not eat a full stick of butter."
Fat satiates you and sustains your energy. Lots of fruits, veggies, and healthy fats are essential!
Healthy food hacks with Dr. Nave. Tune into how you feel when you're eating. How do you feel after you've eaten? Mindfulness is key to wellbeing.
Learn how she helps her clients deal with money mindset blocks in making the investment in their health. For example, choosing organic vs. non-organic or frozen vs. canned
"Relief in the moment, does not create the life that I want" - client quote
You get to choose whether or not this is a cost you want to continue to pay.
 
What are some unrecognized symptoms of menopause?
*Brain fog
 
Movement, water, you're like a plant! The solution comes down to nourishment, movement, and listening to our bodies. It is the foundation of our health.
How are we responding to stress? How are we treating ourselves?
 
GET RID OF PLASTIC as much as possible!
 
Get connected with Dr. Gaynel Nave:
Freebie (Menopause Checklist): https://fulljoywellness.systeme.io/checklist
Website: https://fulljoywellness.com
Email: hello@fulljoywellness.com
IG: https://instagram.com/drgaynelnave: @drgaynelnaveFB: https://facebook.com/drgnaveLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drgaynelnaveFullJoy Wellness IG: https://instagram.com/fulljoywellness: @fulljoywellnessFullJoy Wellness FB: https://facebook.com/fulljoywellness: @fulljoywellness

19. Cyber Security Dos & Don'ts with Dan Heimler, CEO and Co-Founder of Watchdog Cyber

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Dan Heimler is the Co-Founder and CEO of Watchdog Cyber and a seasoned professional with a remarkable 28-year career in the office technology industry. Starting in sales for a copier company, Dan quickly developed his business acumen by helping businesses streamline processes and identify areas that can improve productivity.Dan possesses an unwavering passion for cybersecurity and takes immense pride in helping businesses protect themselves against cyber and ransomware attacks. As a former electronics technician in the U.S. Navy, Dan's technical acumen is a priceless asset that fuels his relentless pursuit of excellence in the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity.Dan lives in Spring Lake with his fiancé, Kim, and her boys. He likes golf, the beach, and anything outdoors.
 
What the heck are ransomware attacks and what IS cyber security?!
How do we protect our business and ourselves?
#1 Have a STRONG password (take a hint from Dan) He knows a thing or two about keeping things secure and protected.
 
How are you mentoring your employees or how are you staying up to date with cyber security methods? Do they/ you know what phishing is?
 
It's best to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to debt and also as it pertains to cyber security. Put some of those helpful tips that Dan mentions into practice sooner than later to vamp up your security.
 
At the Melissa Myers Group, we use a strategy called, Sunny Day Funds to prepare before we have to and be proactive about the things we want to do vs. reacting to the things we don't want to do.
 
Is there a difference between an IT Company and a Cyber Security Company? What's the big diff?
 
Which social media platform seems to be more risky than others?
AI can predict HOW you'll vote? Are you for real!?
 
From Copier salesman to Cyber Security CEO, Dan shares his journey in detail.
Lesson: Identify the gaps and turn that into a business!
 
What are 5 things that businesses, big or small, should do to be proactive & secure?
Watchdog Cyber offers training! -- connect with Dan for more deets
Freebies:
https://www.watchdogcyber.com/free-network-assessment/https://www.watchdogcyber.com/cyber-security-tip-of-the-week/
Connect with Dan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danheimler/https://www.linkedin.com/company/watchdogcyber/https://www.facebook.com/watchdogcyberwww.watchdogcyber.com