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Episode 76: You Conferences Speaker Spotlight Angie Chaplin
March 01, 2022 23:10 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBAngie Chaplin is the founder and owner of Mindful Leadership, a consulting practice launched in October 2020 after discovering her values and finding her voice during recovery from chronic alcohol use disorder. As a sought-after speaker and facilitator, Angie exemplifies authenticity, resilience, and compassion as she inspires audiences to live into their values everyday with intention and integrity. She is a well-respected Certified Master for The Leadership Challenge; a contributin...
Episode 75: You Conferences Speaker Spotlight Kellee Forkenbrock (Author Eliza David)
February 22, 2022 15:26 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBOur first You Conferences Speaker Spotlight of 2022 is Kellee Forkenbrock. Kellee is a proven marketing executive with 20+ years of experience, an outreach librarian enrolled in the University of Iowa’s SLIS graduate program, a local indie writer with 12 self-published novels under the pseudonym Eliza David, former Board member for both the Iowa City Public Library and Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa, current Ambassador for the Iowa City Area Business Partnership, and City of North Liberty’...
Episode 74 with Rina Jensen
February 15, 2022 18:17 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBLet's talk about imperfection with my friend and Resiliency Coach, Rina Jensen. You can learn more about Rina at www.RinaJensen.com or check out her social links below. Don't forget to get your tickets to Imperfectly You 2022 at www.YouConferences.com! We are so excited to see you in March. Connect with Rina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RinaLJensen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RinaLJensen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/RinaJensen Connect with Kendra Facebook: ...
Episode 73: Samantha Holmes
May 06, 2021 16:23 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBWelcome back to the podcast, Sam! Samantha Holmes is a training professional turned empowerment coach who is passionate about helping women rebuild confidence without losing their humanity or authenticity. I loved our conversation today about empowerment, parenting, overcoming trauma, and a little on toxic positivity. Connect with Sam! www.samanthajholmes.com www.instagram.com/samantha.j.holmes https://linktr.ee/Samantha.j.holmes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...
Episode 72: Erin Soukup - 75 Hard Day 30
May 04, 2021 21:29 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBFollow Erin Soukup and I on a 75 Day Journey (cross your fingers) to a more balanced us. Check out Erin's podcast: https://anchor.fm/erin-soukup Here's my Facebook Link to follow and be sure to peep my stories: https://www.facebook.com/kendraaarhus Same with Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendraarhus/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 71: Phat Friday with Tina Wing
May 04, 2021 16:38 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week's Phat Friday episode includes some fun discussions about weight loss, lack there of, weight watchers and noom! You can see the video recording of this podcast on my Facebook page: https://fb.watch/5hcwBZcC9I/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 70: Brook Easton
April 29, 2021 01:56 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWith 25 years of marketing experience and an extraordinary knack for helping others find their voice, Brook Easton uses the power of storytelling to create personal connections between businesses and their customers. As the Director of Digital Marketing for Easton Design which she co-owns with her husband, Brook creates community, builds relationships, and tells brand stories for small- to medium-sized businesses. Hit her up online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastonDesign Instag...
Episode 69: Erin Soukup - 75 Hard, Day 23
April 28, 2021 02:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBFollow Erin Soukup and I on a 75 Day Journey (cross your fingers) to a more balanced us. Check out Erin's podcast: https://anchor.fm/erin-soukup Here's my Facebook Link to follow and be sure to peep my stories: https://www.facebook.com/kendraaarhus Same with Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendraarhus/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episdoe 68: Phat Friday with Tina Wing - April 9, 2021
April 15, 2021 00:21 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIt's good to be back with these weekly episodes with my friend Tina Wing! You can see the video recording of this podcast on my Facebook page: https://fb.watch/4Tg8scamI1/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 67 - 75 Hard Week 1 with Erin Soukup
April 06, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBNew segment! Follow Erin Soukup and I on a 75 Day Journey (cross your fingers) to a more balanced us. Check out Erin's podcast: https://anchor.fm/erin-soukup Here's my Facebook Link to follow and be sure to peep my stories: https://www.facebook.com/kendraaarhus Same with Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendraarhus/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 66 - the RETURN of Phat Friday with Tina Wing
April 02, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBThe highly anticipated return on Phat Fridays with Tina Wing is HERE! Learn about the reason (excuses?) for the pause and the reasons for returning and trying again. Here's the live on Facebook that I mentioned: https://fb.watch/4KSgIGEvOv/ AND be sure to follow Tina Wing: https://www.facebook.com/tinawingart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 65: Rina Jensen/You Academy
March 29, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBLearn more about the You Academy in this episode. Get more information online: https://www.youconferences.com/youacademy Follow You Conferences Website: https://www.youconferences.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youconferences/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youconferences/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 64: Dusty Swehla
March 24, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBDusty Swehla is the founder and owner of Panda Marie LLC, a holistic healing center located in Hiawatha, Iowa. She has been in recovery for many years and has dedicated her business to helping others live a life they love, naturally. She is a E-RYT 200 yoga instructor, with many subspecialty certifications. She is also a Nutritionist, Reiki Master & experienced life coach. Dusty helps clients of all ages and backgrounds, meeting them where they’re at on their journey of life. Outside...
Episode 63: Susan Johnston
March 23, 2021 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBAs the executive director of the new non-profit, Susan works diligently to build the organization's foundation for success. From assembling the board of directors and organizing volunteer teams, to raising funds and building alliances with businesses and community organizations, she is instrumental in raising awareness of Central Furniture Rescue. Leaning on her 25-plus years of experience in operations and project management, Susan took an idea, implemented it, and now is focused on ...
Episode 62: Amy Perry
March 22, 2021 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBAmy is currently an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Coe College where she also serves as a Changemaker to the Coe Community at large. Prior to Coe, she worked in Corporate America for 14 years, continuously striving to balance the fine line of a successful careerwoman, wife, mom, and good human. In the middle of this, Amy decided to share her insights, experiences and self-proclaimed humorous stories, to empower others to Rise Up on their own journeys. She created Shine Your Light...
Episode 61: Hannah Anderson
March 18, 2021 23:03 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBDr. Hannah Anderson is a chiropractor at Back In Line specializing pediatrics and women's health. She works with patients of all ages in regards to nutritional, emotional, and physical health by addressing the whole person rather than pieces. She is certified by the ICPA in pediatric and maternal health care, trained in Mercier Therapy and Neuroemotional Technique, and passionate about helping women preconception through postpartum. She works with women in the motherhood transition th...
Episode 60: Jessica Johnson
March 15, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBJessica Johnson has more than 15 years of experience in community building and development, where she has held various leadership roles. Her passion is bringing individuals, communities and causes together to make an impact. Jessica is an engaged member of her community, a 2008 graduate of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Leadership for Five Seasons program and was named one of the region’s “Forty Under 40” by the Corridor Business Journal. A Cedar Rapids native, Ms. Johnson ea...
Episode 59: Jenny Chadima
March 12, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJenny Chadima is a Christ-focused health + wellness coach, blogger and podcast host. Most refer to her as an inspiration because of her positive spirit, but there were times in her life when she didn’t shine so bright. By overcoming her own doubt, fear, trauma and addiction, she’s now on a journey to help as many women as she can, to do the same! Through coaching, retreats and speaking, she equips women with the tools to establish greater health, healing and wholeness. Connect with...
Episode 58: Jaimie Johnson
March 11, 2021 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBJaimie is a writer, speaker, coach, recovering perfectionist, and crazy dog mom. As a trauma-informed grief and resilience coach, she specializes in helping people learn to embrace both their light and their darkness so they can move past the major challenges keeping them from living their most brilliant life. After her fiance died suddenly in 2014, Jaimie was left to muddle her own way through the messy process of healing and moving forward. Since then she has committed to helping ot...
Episode 57: Sheri Zevenbergen
March 10, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBSheri is founder and CEO of The DASH Mindset. Through individualized coaching, she helps clients make the most of their limited time by getting the career and life they want and overcoming limiting beliefs to do so. Sheri started her career in public accounting, long, long ago, followed by 19 years in various roles in the life insurance and asset management industry. Coaching, relationship management and bridging cultural and style differences were integral in Sheri's 20+ years in th...
Episode 56: Ashley Bermel
March 04, 2021 19:37 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBFor most people, real estate is about growing up in a community and sharing past experiences. For me, real estate is about creating a path for the future and developing events to bring together our community. I'm dedicated to empowering & cultivating community through love, empathy & loads of creativity. Connect with Ashley https://www.youandhomeiowa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ashleybermelrealtor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaar...
Episode 55: Annie Vander Werff
March 03, 2021 20:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBAs a recovering international nonprofit executive, I have dedicated my life to 2 things: 1) helping organizations and businesses align so they can continue to thrive, and 2) empowering female executives to be brave and courageous in this world. I am committed to walking alongside you as you take steps to reinstate balance in your life so you can do the 'thing' you have always known you were born to do. As a mom-preneur, I know how selfish you may feel working on your own dreams, b...
Episode 54: Alina Warner
February 25, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBAlina Warner is a Certified Health Coach through the Health Coach Institute. She is the founder and owner of Wellness Within You, a health and life coaching practice in Cedar Rapids. Alina has an MBA from University of Iowa and 15 years of Project and Program Management experience. She left the corporate world to pursue her life’s dream to make our community healthier one person at a time. Alina is a master of habit change who helps people unlock their health potential, boost their en...
Episode 53: Jennifer Germaine
February 16, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBJenn Germaine guides women from around the world to awaken to their true desires in life and evolve into a niche service provider at the top of their industry. Jenn Germaine elevated herself into a league of her own within the legal industry by creating a niche boutique law firm that serves clients across the nation. By leaning into her uniqueness and cultivating a unique offering and experience for her clientele, she quickly became a leading authority in her industry. Even speaking on...
Episode 52: Briana Smallwood / Vivian's Soul Food
February 15, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBBriana Smallwood is a Mother Hustler, Wife to a Risk Taker, Goal Digger, and a lover of life. She has accomplished making her stamp in Corporate America and the Small Business Arena and has the mission of making sure that her two young daughters never understand the word "limit." Connect with Briana: https://www.facebook.com/vivianssoulfoodcr/ https://www.instagram.com/viviansexpressgrill/ www.vivianssoulfoodcr.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k...
Episode 51: Lindsay Lange
February 11, 2021 22:09 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDon't underestimate Lindsay Lange. She is completely used to battling the odds and overcoming what many think is not possible. Two years ago, she left a stable, state job to pursue business ownership in a predominately male industry that she had no experience in. She opened an Insurance Agency on January 1, 2020 and overcame a world wide pandemic, two catastrophic hail storms, a rare Derecho wind storm, and the passing of her mother, all while learning to run a successful business. If you ...
Episode 50: Michelle Stricker of SMACK!
February 08, 2021 22:28 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBMichelle describes herself as a creator. A dreamer. A risk taker. In her own words, "I’m the wife to an incredible man, the mother of two beautiful children, and have successfully run my own photography business for more than 11 years, but I was suffering from severe anxiety that left me broken, hopeless, and digging myself into a darkness. I felt invisible and defeated. Little did I know that three small words on a card I was gifted would change my life." Connect with Michelle: https://s...
Episode 49: Fat Friday
February 05, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIt's my intention to make Fat Friday a podcast full of wins and lessons learned by gritty behavior and a can-do attitude. That's not what you get today, friends. Merp. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 48: Carrie Copely
February 04, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBCarrie Copley is an engaging speaker, trainer, success coach, and author who inspires people to step into their greatness. Carrie believes her life mission is to empower people to create the life they dream of living. She challenges her audiences to get unstuck and to not settle for good when great is an option. After two decades of leadership in the non-profit and corporate world, Carrie decided to take a leap of faith and merge her background of social work, recruiting and developm...
Episdoe 47: Christa Thompson with the Amish Connection
February 03, 2021 22:16 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBMeet Christa! She's a wife, mother of 3 and an unexpected entrepreneur who spent most of her life seeking approval and permission from others. In 2018 she entered on a journey to reclaim her freedom both professionally and physically. She owns the Amish Connection custom furniture store, a landscaping business, delivery service and development company. Christ says, "I love Jesus, our in-town acreage, singing/performing, tedious tasks, warm days outdoors, bonfires with beers and laughing at ...
Episode 46: Stephanie Stranko
February 02, 2021 00:27 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBStephanie Stranko has been a solopreneur since starting her own virtual marketing agency, Task by Task Business Solutions, back in 2011. This year marks 10 years in business! Stephanie is a mom of two who is constantly balancing motherhood, work life and a mouth full of mental illness. This year, Stephanie has made it a goal to talk more openly about her struggle and daily battle with depression, anxiety and ADD in hope to help others feel less a lone. Join us as Stephanie pulls back ...
Episode 45: Let's Talk Beauty with Tay - False Lashes Edition
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MBFalse lashes are the subject for Feburary and we want to help you embrace the falsies with confidence. Join us for the zoom lesson: https://www.facebook.com/events/413549169702331 Follow Kendra on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok! Could you use a virtual makeup lesson? Let's get together on zoom! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 44: Angie Chaplin - Mindful Leadership
January 30, 2021 22:11 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIt's the first speaker interview for You Conferences of 2021! Angie is teaching a breakout session at Vulnerably You entitled "Five Practices for Leading an Exemplary Life" and you won't want to miss it! Angie Chaplin across the country for her mastery of leadership content and her authentic ability to connect. She owns Mindful Leadership, a consulting and coaching practice grounded in leadership research and guided through mindful behavior. A Certified Master for The Leadership Chall...
Episode 43: the Return of Fat Friday
January 30, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIt was just about time that I stopped ignoring this segment of the podcast. Here goes nothing. Connect with Kendra in all the places... Facebook, VIP Beauty Group, Website, Instagram, Tiktok, You Conferences Website, You Conferences Instagram, You Conferences Facebook See you, soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 42: Mail Monday
January 25, 2021 21:47 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBToday's mailbag is full of questions on leadership and what it took to get there from my teammate Heidi that is working on a project where she had to interview someone. These were thought provoking and I was honored that she chose me! Ask a question for the next Mail Monday Episode by following me on my Facebook page or emailing [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 41: ADHD
January 18, 2021 22:22 - 28 minutes - 26 MBI was diagnosed with ADHD in the summer of 2020... I think it's about time I started to tell this story. Join me on Social Media... you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and Clubhouse! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 40: Let's Talk Beauty with Taylor - Shave Your Face
January 12, 2021 18:43 - 23 minutes - 22 MBI am excited about this new segment on the Podcast! Join Taylor and I monthly for some real talk on beauty, trends, opinions, and taboo subjects! Join us for the makeup lesson that follows on Thursday by checking out the events on this page: https://www.facebook.com/kendraaarhus/events --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 39: Monday Night Raw with Eric - the one with the slang
January 12, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBMy husband and I do a regular conversation on Facebook and really thought my audience here was losing out on these gems. In this episode we talk about new slang words and their definitions. My husband got to test his 43 year old knowledge and it's rather hilarious. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 38: My MLM Story
January 07, 2021 23:27 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBNot sure why this has been a topic of conversation lately, but I've been asked a lot! I wanted to put this on record to share with people and see where we go in the next 6 years. Cheers to impacting the world! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 37: New Year New Segment - Mail Monday
January 05, 2021 16:05 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBIt's the first episode of 2021 and I thought it would be fun to answer questions from listeners and from my social media followers. I hope you'll enjoy learning a little more from me, mostly about leadership! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 36 - Fat Friday with Tina Wing, Week 6
August 07, 2020 16:28 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBJoin Tina and I as we dive into some serious talk about coffee, self love, the way we speak to our daughters and a lot more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 35: Fat Friday with Tina Wing, Week 5
August 06, 2020 00:52 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBYou won't want to miss this episode of Fat Friday when we learned a lot about protein powder and why Tina is returning Kendra's protein powder immediately. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 34: Angela Buhr
July 30, 2020 19:48 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBAngelia Buhr is a “Lifetime Collaboration Expert, Career Human Relations Partner turned Interior Design Extraordinaire”. She recently opened a custom home design studio in the Main Street District, Cedar Rapids and is working with people to design spaces where they can create, imagine, live, love, rest and grow. NEST Design and Decor offers everything from help with small projects to full design services and the studio is an inspirational design workroom with quality home furnishings a...
Episode 33: Fat Friday with Tina Wing - Week 4
July 24, 2020 17:39 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week Tina and I dive into a lot on the subject of mental health including some real hard conversations about the sigmas behind mental health that came to light over the past week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 32: Kristen Channel
July 22, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBKristen is a little bit writing instructor, a little bit librarian, a lot sweet and salty bff who’ll laugh with you over gin & tonics on the patio. She's a professional copywriter who believes in creating connection through clarity and courage. Vague buzzwords and Cookie Cutter Copy are her sworn nemeses. She eats fiction and non-fiction book manuscripts for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Kristen midwifes you as you birth projects that delight, inspire, and provide your readers with a won...
Episode 31: Fat Friday with Sara, Week 3
July 17, 2020 22:06 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBToday's Fat Friday brings a familiar voice... join me and Sara Leisinger as we chat about her fitness journey that comes on the cusp of giving birth to her third baby. Sara talks pretty candidly about life before and after three c-sections, her time in the military, post-partum depression, giving beach body a try, and lots more. We packed a lot into this 50 minutes. Follow Sara on Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/sara.leisinger Learn more from her Beachbody Coach: https://instagram...
Episode 30: Fat Friday with Tina Wing, Week 2
July 10, 2020 22:27 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBIn today's episode of Fat Friday, Tina and I discuss the past two week's challenges, things that are working and some encouragement regarding a healthier lifestyle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode 29: Fat Friday, Week 1
June 26, 2020 14:25 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBMy friend Tina and I have found ourselves at a crossroad and something needs to be done. We decided if we can't be accountable to ourselves, maybe some public humiliation is the answer. You can be the judge. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message
Episode #29: Fat Friday, Week 1
June 26, 2020 14:25 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBMy friend Tina and I have found ourselves at a crossroad and something needs to be done. We decided if we can't be accountable to ourselves, maybe some public humiliation is the answer. You can be the judge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kendraaarhus/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendraaarhus/support
Episode 28: Maurice Davis
June 19, 2020 15:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBI asked Maurice to jump on the podcast for a Juneteenth Episode to have an honest conversation about race in America and where we live in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Follow Maurice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CXCMD/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendraaarhus/message