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OAC 347 Owning Up or WHAT No Cupcake?

March 18, 2022 17:33 - 14 minutes - 14.5 MB

So this tale is about business and personal. Even though at first things seemed challenging and a bit of an 'oops' type situation, when you 'own up' gifts emerge totally unexpectedly! Quite a few blessings, in fact. So these 2 stories intertwine with my perspective and I hope you can relate and get a smile out of my Life Lessons. I'd love a comment and definitely a share - you probably know someone that would appreciate knowing someone else had this goof! Passing On A Smile, Gail Fo...

OAC 346 The Fun of Connecting!

March 01, 2022 22:01 - 12 minutes - 12.6 MB

This is a subject dear to my heart, because it's how I've built my businesses for years. Social Media showed up long after this became my main mode of operation. Guess, what? I have wrestled for years to use my in person networking efforts online. Just have never grasped it, so I finally accept that. But whether you have or not, however, you connect - the fun is learning about the other person - it is NOT, and I repeat, it is NOT about you! Having a true sense of curiosity of wanting t...

OAC 345 True Confession

November 01, 2021 23:03 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MB

Hello my awesome listeners :-) Just finally showing up to re-engage you in fixing what I really never did... I promised 7 years ago when I started this to always help you on your 'success journey', but I'm not really sure my stories did that. Although I did leave you with a lesson, but were you able to apply it to your business? So I am switching it up and starting a private FaceBook group to invite those that really want to learn the things I've used to succeed. It's not launched y...

OAC 344 The Paths We Take.

June 29, 2021 23:00 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MB

Hello One Awesome Communities. Thank you for tuning in - once again I've been out of the loop and missing bringing you my messages. First I had 2 weeks of computer re-set issues, which just getting this broadcast done was a challenge with a reset. And now I'm into my third week of a bronchial virus that has my voice a little bit whacked. But my message today all about stepping forward or stepping back depending on what path you're on or where the next one might take you. I was goin...

OAC 343 You've Got The Power with Laughter!

May 06, 2021 15:35 - 15 minutes - 17.6 MB

I love the sound of laughter, from the baby to the audience watching a comedy. And I know if you infuse humor into your life on a daily basis it will touch not only your heart, but have that domino affect on those you interact with. Today's episode is my usual story line of things I laugh at, but dig just a bit deeper in how you can use it in your business. Diffuse the embarrassing moment, by seeing humor in it, at yourself, never at the expense of someone else... But to get the full...

OAC 342 You've Got The Power with Kindness!

April 20, 2021 19:19 - 14 minutes - 16.4 MB

Today's show is all about how much this world needs more kindness. There are billboards around our town reminding people of that. And I forgot to mention that on my show. This episode could go quite long if I quote all the signs of us needing more kindness towards each other. So I reflect on 3 articles that I just saw yesterday. Two in our local Sunday paper. This first one was on the Opinion page, by a Judge. The headline "Key to saving our nation is for us to love our neighbors." I t...

OAC 341 You've Got The Power with Gratitude

April 07, 2021 23:09 - 12 minutes - 14 MB

Wow! It has been a day or two since I've been on here! My last episode was during a lot of commotion and I took a step back and started enjoying things I had long put aside. But I'm excited to come back with a new series called, "You've Got The Power" because we all do. It just may take a lot to find it and use it. Our ups and downs do not define us, how we work through them and appreciate the lessons we've learned, is what will. No one listening to me today is the same person you...

OAC 340 Are You A Shifter?

July 23, 2020 20:40 - 16 minutes - 17.7 MB

Ironically I actually talked about making a small shift on my show in July 2019. Little did I know what a HUGE shift we would have a year later. My show today is after 2 1/2 months of silence from me. I've been through the anger, the sadness, the hopelessness, the confusion, the anger again, the sleeplessness - and back again! I really was at a loss on what I might be able to say to inspire or enlighten you. I was struggling to have some of my own. I haven't found a way to do my ...

OAC 339 There's An Elephant In The Room??

April 30, 2020 20:33 - 15 minutes - 17.2 MB

So I am always intrigued by expressions. Where did they originate from and what in the world do they mean? I think most of us know what the expression 'Let's address the elephant in the room.' means, but what if you were not familiar with the phrase? Wouldn't you be looking around for an elephant? What about the expression 'on a whim'? What is a 'whim' and why would you anything on one? So I think you can see where I'm going with this. As I did this show I tripped over a few more i...

OAC 338 My Silly Moment!

April 01, 2020 21:24 - 13 minutes - 15.6 MB

I'm sending this out to put a smile on your face and a chuckle in your voice. I think we all need to have a few extra ones of those right now. This is one of my fun adventures that turned into a giggle fest that I cherish and love to share. I'd love to hear if you can relate to this funny one! I know as I've personally shared this silly moment, many of us have experienced the same moment, just not with the same end results. I also want to re-iterate what we all need to feel right now...

OAC 337 Lots of Things Bear Repeating!

February 29, 2020 17:48 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this crazy world of ours and I am grateful I got this done in February! People are getting spring fever as they pray for spring fever. And today's show is about just a few things I truly believe need repeating. If you have kids you will definitely relate to the title. Listen in or watch the video version :-) Watch Here :-) Hope to start doing 2 a month - so stay tuned and let me know if there is anything you feel bears repeating. Passing On A Smile, Gail

OAC 336 Celebrating 6 years!

January 28, 2020 23:07 - 16 minutes - 18.4 MB

Wow, wow, wow! I cannot believe it's been 6 years since I accidentally launched my show. Originally I called it, "Gabbin' With Gail grows YOUR business" The Gail Foley Show And it was all pink tones and a caricature of me on the site! Until a new author suggested no one would take me seriously. Listen in to hear about the twists and turns that navigated me to adopting the name I have today! Crazy how we evolve, but it's the way we grow and stay fresh in what we do. With a ba...

OAC 335 Why Do Geese WALK Across The Road?

December 12, 2019 17:17 - 16 minutes - 18 MB

I'm really curious about this because they can FLY!!! Wouldn't you fly everywhere if you could??? I'm thinking I would. But then I started to think about it. You know my perspective is always a bit twisted, but I think if you listen to this show you might get some insight too. Sometimes Mother Nature can give you some great ideas. This is what the geese surprisingly did for me. Going to an event I saw them waiting on the side of the road to cross - half a flock, I swear! So I sta...

OAC 334 Likes or No Likes, WHAT?!

November 13, 2019 23:08 - 15 minutes - 16.2 MB

I'm sure you've heard by now that there are BIG changes coming to FaceBook and Instagram. I was lucky enough to stumble across a webinar by Sammie English with the scoop. Now I have to admit most of it was over my head, but I believe I got the jest of it. So I hope you listen in to my take on it and would love your comments and insight. Do you prefer what's coming? Do you think it will make a difference on your activity on social media, increase or decrease your time commitment? ...

OAC 333 Forgive and Move On!

September 30, 2019 22:46 - 15 minutes - 17.3 MB

This is a message that has been popping up in front of me for almost a month. A personal situation has pushed me to acknowledging what evidently I need to hear. The Episode picture is of a card I was given at a 'Brainstorming event' recently. And then I saw a post by my dear friend Lisa Bechtol that really was the pivotal point for me and why it became the title of this Episode. Because as her quote said, "Forgiving does not make it okay. It simply means you're moving on." So today,...

OAC 332 Are You Hearing Crickets?

August 28, 2019 20:53 - 15 minutes - 16.5 MB

Common courtesy is all I'm asking for here! That's what this show is all about. How often are you left waiting and waiting for a return message? Do you wait so long that you turn into a stalker trying to get a response? Well, I have and I don't like being that person, but I also hate hearing crickets! I mean does it really take so much of someone's time to just answer back. In all my many years of business practice that is the one thing I believed, at one time, was just a given. I...

OAC 331 It Takes Just a Little Shift!

July 03, 2019 16:03 - 17 minutes - 21.2 MB

Since it's the 4th of July you may put off listening to this wild broadcast - but I truly believe you'll enjoy my point of view. I am so excited to send it out without any show notes - cause you only have time to read or listen! And I'd much rather you listen. Passing On A Smile, Gail

OAC 330 Words and Memories!

June 03, 2019 22:06 - 15 minutes - 16.5 MB

I had written down several subjects to talk about today, but I researched my channel and oops, found out I talked on them way too many times already! So I went through my file of collected ideas. Articles that spoke to me, ideas I had jotted down. And the one article that grabbed me today was featured in the Sunday Morning Parade Magazine on March 15, 2015. March 15th was my parent's anniversary - the Ides of March. I should share that story some time :-) But today, it's about what t...

OAC 329 Gearing Up!

May 01, 2019 22:20 - 15 minutes - 17 MB

Let me share with you first why this title! This quote spoke to me: "Life is like a ten-speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use." ~ Charles Schultz And boy do I ever fall into that category! So many gears I do not use. But I also realize it's because I'm not always in alignment with my joy. Joy shows up when we are in a place that align with our souls, our values, our dreams. I heard 2 speakers today that brought all this profoundly in front of me and helped me realize...

OAC 328 The Dynamics of Our Lives!

April 05, 2019 20:07 - 13 minutes - 16 MB

Wow! After I finished this one I knew there was so much more that I wished I had said... My daughter said the title sounded like a soap opera, got me thinking. Maybe I'll do part II. Love to know what you think on that subject!! What I talk about in this episode is how we're happy in our lives, in the relationships, the job, etc and then someone new comes along. That new 'awful' boss. That new addition to your friend's group that just rubs you wrong. Oooh, you get the picture, I'm s...

OAC 327 Are You Sharing YOU?

March 20, 2019 19:23 - 20 minutes - 22.2 MB

One of my favorite quotes is: "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it." ~ Margaret Fuller And that is basically what the show is about today! Do you have a wealth of wisdom that you are not sharing? Oh, I know, you're thinking I'm not an expert at anything, why would anyone listen to me? Please step back and re-access this. Each and every one of us knows something someone else may not. It doesn't have to be monumental. It can simply be what I share the majo...

OAC 326 Look Up!

March 13, 2019 20:40 - 18 minutes - 19.9 MB

I've got to tell you, this is a loaded subject for me! Just a couple questions. How often are you looking down at your phone? How many people do you hear when you are focused with your head down? Do your neck and shoulders get achy by the end of the day? So what happens if all these apply? You miss out, BIG time, if you're not looking up. You're like yeah, right, Gail, big whup! Well, from my perspective it is. Especially when I watch parents of little precious children totally igno...

OAC 325 Stress or De-Stress. That Is The Question.

February 12, 2019 22:41 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MB

I know you're thinking...WHAT? Why would any one prefer stress over de-stressing. Well, let me ask you something. Have you ever created your own stress? Well, listen to my most recent tale and you will understand where I'm coming from...because I did a terrible injustice to myself and you, my loyal listeners. Thank you for jumping back in to listen, it's been quite a while! The crud got me, but I lowered my resistance by not being aware enough of what I was doing to myself. Sounds...

OAC 324 De-Cluttering. So Much More Than You Think!

January 21, 2019 19:42 - 10 minutes - 9.05 MB

This is the audio version of my recent LIVE FB post that I promised to send via mp3 file for your chosen format. You can definitely hear the transition from my headphones to the webcam recording. Working on blending it better... Do you dread de-cluttering? I seem to get on a tangent and start without meaning to. Once in awhile I'll put it on my 'To-Do' list which I really call, 'My On-Going' list, but that's when I have my daughter involved. She is a Professional Organizer. What I'...

OAC 323 It's All About Community!

January 10, 2019 20:02 - 15 minutes - 17.3 MB

I know, you're probably smiling, thinking, yeah no kidding, Sherlock, that's the name of your show :-) And yes, that is exactly why I named it this because without community, we suffer, whether you believe that or not! People thrive, in my perspective, when you have a support group, a community of people that you can connect with. And in this day and age, you may be thinking that's Social Media talk, but it's all kinds of connecting. I network constantly and very consistently in our to...

OAC 322 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

December 20, 2018 14:56 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MB

I just wanted to give a great big shout out before the holidays get in full swing and tell you how much I appreciate you listening and sharing my show! You made my year and hope you will continue to listen as we change it up with Live interviews and awesome inspirational stories in 2019! You can watch or still listen because I'll be loading the audio version in here, too! Have the BEST Christmas EVER!!! And hats off to a glorious New Year of joy and happiness filled with laughter and ...

OAC 321 Don't Bend Challenge!

December 10, 2018 23:29 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Okay, my friends this is a wild and crazy episode. I actually combine the audio from my FB Live with my regular audio...and here's why :-) Come mid-January I will be doing an online TV show on my FaceBook page. And then I will upload that audio into my original podcast production. That way, people that still want to just listen, can :-) So I share that on the show, too! This title comes from what is going on for me right now. I just had cataract surgery in my right eye. Instruction...

OAC 320 So How Do You Deal With Life Transitions?

November 15, 2018 20:14 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Wow, I gotta tell you I have talked about this subject quite often. But I came to realize that every single day of our life we are making transitions! Really. Think about it! We don't realize how often we have to transition from one task or experience after another. A lot of us marketing on FB or Instagram, Twitter, etc. talk about the changes in algorithms that affect our reach. But, I came to realize that daily life's activity is just one transition upon transition. So on today's ...

OAC 319 Are You REALLY Ready for a Challenge?

October 22, 2018 20:04 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Here's an update on my FB Live Lady Tribe Challenge! I discovered that you REALLY have to take everything into account before you leap into that pile of leaves! I really was not very smart when I dove in without taking in all the other things I had going on in that time frame. So this is a cautionary tale that might shed some light on things for you, too. Don't get me wrong, challenges are awesome and when done right can be very productive towards your goals. However, if you cannot co...

OAC 318 Light Bulb Moments and Gut Instinct

September 28, 2018 20:57 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Life just keeps amazing me! This show focuses on some things I experienced at a recent event I attended...maybe you saw me in my gorgeous new green dress on FaceBook :-) Awesome evening! Anyways, I had a light bulb moment 4 years ago in changing my podcast name from "The Gail Foley Show" to One Awesome Community. But this latest light bulb moment came from a very indirect method. Thank goodness I have good hearing and I was listening :-) I hope you can relate to this one and wish fo...

OAC 317 So Do You REALLY Know Yourself?

September 14, 2018 01:38 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

This is the quandary I found myself in this past week. Three different events lead me directly to making this podcast today. You can also see the video version of this show at FaceBook LIVE It wasn't the easiest show to produce, but I had to share what was on my heart. What I recently discovered about myself I did not feel was a very pretty picture. Each time I was offered a piece of wisdom I rejected it...but I think rather than me sharing more, you just listen or watch to see if y...

OAC 316 What's Eating You?

September 06, 2018 23:03 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

This is crazy, but I was encouraged to do a FaceBook Live at the same time I recorded this episode. Marketing wise, every expert out there, says that is the key to getting any traction on FB! And with my new biz I am focused on FaceBook more! However, my premier showed up sideways! DUH! I soon learned the secret of making it horizontal. Did you already know? Today's show is about things that I've had eating at me and I also ask you, what's eating YOU? Because we all seem to have som...

OAC 315 Oh WOW! Here's The Scoop!

August 03, 2018 00:33 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

I just have to share with you the scoop on my new adventure! Summer is flying by and I'm clinging to every moment. So I'll probably just be keeping my shows to one a month for awhile. So about my new passion! The company I've joined has a culture I truly believe in. Our Mission: We create a holistic mental wellness platform that connects a purpose-driven community of passionate people. Our Vision: Leading the global mental wellness revolution. I truly believe by helping othe...

OAC 314 Wild and Crazy! And AWESOME!!!

July 12, 2018 17:31 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Going to make this short! If you've been listening to my show you know I've had a nagging feeling. A nudging that was telling me that I had a bigger purpose in life! Well this show will tell you how it came to be and that that nagging feeling has been replaced with excitement, passion and a HUGE purpose! If you'd like to know more m.me/gailfoley16 Have an awesome and over the top kind of day! Passing On A HUGE Smile, Gail

OAC 313 What's Your Purpose? Your Gift to Give?

June 26, 2018 18:55 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

This episode has many directions, so coming up with a title was tricky. One I tried was 'It's Over. Now What?' but that sounded too negative. Since I was referring to my grandson's wedding to being over, it just didn't sit well with me. Then I tried putting the word, 'Reflection' in the title, but that wasn't right either. Last one before the one I ended up with was, 'What's Nudging Your Future?' But not quite sure what picture would depict this thought pattern. So the one I final...

OAC 312 Holding Pattern. Are You In One?

June 11, 2018 23:02 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Are you always saying, 'when I get this, when I achieve this, when I meet someone', etc.? If you are, then I believe that's what's called a 'holding pattern'. When you're in a holding pattern in a plane it can feel pretty scary to be suspended up in the air. Well, if you do that on the ground, waiting for something to come along, can be just as scary. Because your life is passing you by. I share some of my current temporary holding patterns today, and I want to encourage you to look at...

OAC 311 Change is a Bugger!

May 24, 2018 14:58 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Wow, I don't know if you've ever had to pick a new house color, but it's a bear to make that change! Decisions like this boggle my mind! Not to mention all the changes going on with my business with Send Out Cards. Major $10 Million upgrade and an entirely new system. Now after sharing this system with people for 12 years - it's an adjustment!!!! And a lot of people are grumbling. But then me, the Hey Card Lady, I'm loving this new system, but again it is a huge change. And I don't ...

OAC 310 People Come In All Moods!!!

May 02, 2018 22:23 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Wild title, right? First a big shout out to my friend Jane Anderson for commenting that she has missed my show and hopes my life is back on track. Is it ever on track :-) Anyways, this show talks about our attitudes and other people's attitudes and how it reflects on us personally and professionally. I've shared some of this story with you before, but one of those things that needs repeating. So listen in and let me know if you get what I'm talking about! And the book that I refe...

OAC 309 Life Happens Update!

April 23, 2018 18:44 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB

Hilarious, how we pre-plan and then forget we did! That's what happened to me when making this update! I pre-recorded it and had made plans to publish it, before my story unfolded as you'll hear. But oops, I just realized I never published it! And that is definitely life for many of us! So much activity swirling around us. I'm recovering from surgery, that was elective and not serious, but none the less have some down time that is making me very antsy! So as I sit confined for awhi...

OAC 308 When Life Happens!

April 02, 2018 22:52 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Life can be calm one minute and totally bizarre the next. I've had a bit of calmness and then not so much! On March 16th my wallet was stolen out of my purse. The time span was from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm and I was calling my credit card company. They had already tapped my two cards I carried for $1,046 each at Target and a little more than $500 at a Walgreen's. I guess professionals know where to go and how to do it. Thankfully, the charge was not approved and they were cut off fast on ...

OAC 307 So What's Your Image?

March 14, 2018 22:39 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

I sincerely apologize for my extended absence. But my technical issues still plague me and I will fix them, I promise. So this show is all about body image, and mental image. What do we focus on? What we love about ourselves, or what we hate about ourselves. This can be our personal image or how are goals are coming along. Are we doing the self talk of negativity or pumping ourselves up with awesome self talk? I'm pretty sure you're like me, and have had many different kind of se...

OAC 306 You Just Never Know!

February 26, 2018 17:23 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

The first thing you will hear on this podcast is my apology for technical difficulty I had all week messing up my publishing this last Friday. I highly recommend to be very careful erasing all your cookies and history. It has played so much havoc on my daily tools! But I'm fixin' it! Here is the calendar link you'll hear me talk about - National Day Calendar The title of today's show came about with a series of things that happened to me. Not coincidences, but happenings that made ...

OAC 305 Enjoy Every Sandwich!

February 12, 2018 22:08 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

This is an awesome story I heard from a friend! Basically, it's been what I've been preaching for years, appreciate your life, find the precious moments in every day! Life is way too short not to embrace it! I know it can be yucky at times, but that's part of life. And we move forward and continue until those moments are apparent again. I have heartaches and some major disappointments, but I have been looking for a 'bigger' meaning within these events for years. I have to, to get throug...

OAC 304 Who's Pushing Your Buttons?

February 06, 2018 22:46 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

This subject came to me today because of many conversations over the past couple days. And today the speaker at our Women's luncheon asked how do you deal with 'those' people at work? So it got me to thinking how some people in our lives love to 'nudge' us with sarcasm, criticism, and often just plain meanness! How do we deal with them??? Crazy, behavior that drives us crazy, right? I guess I agree that the best way is to have an open conversation before it builds out of proportion. ...

OAC 303 Things Are A Changin'!

January 29, 2018 22:39 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

I hope you'll get a chuckle out of this. I attempted to provide you with a video of me doing this show. However, when you visit the video you'll learn it did not happen quite as I expected... But, the message is still quite clear on my show that there are changes coming! If you've listened to me for awhile you'll know I talk about Cynthia Bazin of Smart Chic all the time. And I've been encouraging you to become a member of the Inner Circle. Well, as of today it is now known as the La...

OAC 302 Brain Fog or Busy Brain?

January 22, 2018 22:02 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

This is a subject that I have to address simply because when I have moments of concern...I often wonder, is this an early sign of Alzheimer's or Dementia??? Does this ever cross your mind when you cannot remember something or you do something really out of the ordinary? Like weirder than usual for me? So that's what I talk about on my show today. Here's a description of 'brain fog' thanks to one of my favorite experts. Dr. Axe Brain fog symptoms usually include: -low energy or f...

OAC 301 The Magical Power of Words!

January 09, 2018 20:58 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

I am so grateful, my awesome friend, Lisa Bechtol posted the Episode image and these words. This post inspired this podcast episode! Thank you, Lisa :-) #SpeakKindness "Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it." -- JK Rowling #WeChoose #LookInTheMirror #icare #CareWarrior#Believe I've spoken about the "Power of a Thank You" card, because that's the business I'm in. I'm an "Appreciation Co...

OAC 300 Are YOU Invigorated???

January 02, 2018 21:35 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Wow, wow, wow!!! I can't believe this is Episode 300 of One Awesome Community! Thank you for your ongoing listening! If not for you, there would be no Episode 300 :-) I hope you are feeling the energy of starting a new year brings! It's time to reflect and make some real decisions around your dreams and goals. I started my Podcast to bring awareness to my passion of Send Out Cards. I've been a marketing representative and now an Appreciation Consultant with them for 12 years. Howeve...

OAC 299 Gratitude Rules!

December 14, 2017 20:49 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Sorry, I've been off creating Christmas Cards and helping my customers do the same. This is my 12th Christmas sharing how easy Send Out Cards makes it to send our seasonal cards - for every season! But it's a recent Weight Watchers brochure that actually gave me the title to today's show! This is a regular subject for me and I don't believe it can ever be re-visited too often. Because life circles around and sometimes we forget. Yet, I've learned that focusing on gratitude definitely...

OAC 298 HELP Stop the Repeal of Net Neutrality!!!! NOW!

November 28, 2017 19:11 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

I have been posting and sharing this issue for several days after I found several posts on LinkedIn. However, I was greatly disturbed when I saw absolutely no mention on FaceBook about what may happen to our businesses and social connection if we do NOT stop this from happening! To learn more faster and to take action quicker here is an awesome link that helped me reach out and protest to our Congressmen and Senators, Speaker of the House, etc. Battle For The Net And here is another sit...

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