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An Invitation to Find Your Genius and Let It Shine; with Monica Henderson

Mission Activated - April 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour
This episode was an absolute joy! Our guest Monica Henderson took us on her own journey of self discovery and acceptance that enabled her to help so many people in a truly authentic way. She’s sassy, honest, fun, and she tells it like it is.  Her gift is in making people feel free to be themsel...

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Living Fearlessly in Your True, God-Given Identity with Jamie Winship

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - April 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Buckle up, friends. You’re in for a treat today. My guest is Jamie Winship, who has spent decades bringing peaceful solutions to some of the world’s highest conflict areas. Jamie is the co-founder of Identity Exchange and Identity Method, a training and consulting company, committed to significa...

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When We Become Our Own Roadblock to Success; with Derek Rogers

Mission Activated - April 18, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Today’s episode hit home for me: it was a journey into being honest with ourselves and ensuring that we look after ourselves in order to look after others and do our daily work. Derek shared with us many insights from his journey that took him from seeking his purpose, finding depression, and c...

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When We Become Our Own Roadblock to Success; with Derek Rogers

Mission Activated - April 18, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes
Today’s episode hit home for me: it was a journey into being honest with ourselves and ensuring that we look after ourselves in order to look after others and do our daily work. Derek shared with us many insights from his journey that took him from seeking his purpose, finding depression, and c...

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On the Great "Me-Set" Movement with Terri Broussard Williams | Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast EP. 344

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - April 12, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
My guest this week is the incredible Terri Broussard Williams, an executive, author, keynote speaker, lobbyist, philanthropist, and social impact strategist. She’s the best-selling author of “Find Your Fire: Stories and Strategies to Inspire the Changemaker in You.” She is also an award-winning ...

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Crafting Your Unique Story Is More than Just Words; with Rob Drummond

Mission Activated - April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode I spoke with one of our long term friends and members of the 6 Star movement, Rob Drummond. I loved this conversation for so many reasons, not least of all because of his passion for helping entrepreneurs be their authentic self. We discussed many topics, and I thought he absolu...

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Crafting Your Unique Story Is More than Just Words; with Rob Drummond

Mission Activated - April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour
In this episode I spoke with one of our long term friends and members of the 6 Star movement, Rob Drummond. I loved this conversation for so many reasons, not least of all because of his passion for helping entrepreneurs be their authentic self. We discussed many topics, and I thought he absolu...

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The Role that Mental Health Plays into Substance Abuse & Recovery with Former NFL Guard, Mike Gibson

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - April 05, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
My guest this week is Mike Gibson. He played in the NFL for six years for the Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals. His third year, he suffered an injury and became addicted to prescription painkillers. Mike eventually retired from the NFL and became a sheriff’s depu...

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Breaking the Mould of an Entrepreneur - Part 2; with Dean Mercado

Mission Activated - April 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Here we have Part 2 of our fabulous conversation with Dean Mercado, from New York USA. We cover topics that impact all business owners, and specifically we focussed on what it takes to change for the better. As business owners we need to be able to let go of our old selves and be ready for the ...

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Breaking the Mould of an Entrepreneur - Part 2; with Dean Mercado

Mission Activated - April 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour
Here we have Part 2 of our fabulous conversation with Dean Mercado, from New York USA. We cover topics that impact all business owners, and specifically we focussed on what it takes to change for the better. As business owners we need to be able to let go of our old selves and be ready for the ...

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How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space with Heather MacFadyen

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - March 29, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
[spp-player url=https://chrt.fm/track/7A2F34/traffic.libsyn.com/businesswithpurpose/342_-_MOLLY_STILLMAN_-_HEATHER_MACFAYDEN.mp3] My guest this week is Heather MacFayden, the host of the popular podcast, “Don’t Mom Alone,” with more than 18 million downloads from across the globe. She finds gr...

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The Magic Combination of Purpose and Profit; with Akeela Davis

Mission Activated - March 28, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
When do we get to talk to a financial genius about purpose and profit? Well this week we do - and it’s with Akeela Davis, a 20-year financial advisor and current thought leader on employee and employer engagement.  This conversation covers topics relevant to all sized businesses, and it’s reall...

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The Magic Combination of Purpose and Profit; with Akeela Davis

Mission Activated - March 28, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes
When do we get to talk to a financial genius about purpose and profit? Well this week we do - and it’s with Akeela Davis, a 20-year financial advisor and current thought leader on employee and employer engagement.  This conversation covers topics relevant to all sized businesses, and it’s reall...

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Why Our Family Does a Low-Dough March (and why you should try it too!)

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - March 22, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
1:39 – What is low dough March? My family has done this for the past few years. We spend as little money as possible for the entire month of March. We cut down on anything extraneous. 2:31 – Where did this idea come from? We didn’t create this concept. My husband John got the idea from a po...

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Why Your Intention for Being in Business Is So Critical; with Pascal Vida

Mission Activated - March 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode we met with a man who has reinvented himself a number of times and learnt so much from his journey of being an entrepreneur. There was so much to take from this! He is heart-centred, wise, self-aware, and deliberate about his reasons for being in business.  His approach is calm...

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Why Your Intention for Being in Business Is So Critical; with Pascal Vida

Mission Activated - March 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour
In this episode we met with a man who has reinvented himself a number of times and learnt so much from his journey of being an entrepreneur. There was so much to take from this! He is heart-centred, wise, self-aware, and deliberate about his reasons for being in business.  His approach is calm...

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The 10 Things We've Learned in Two Years of Homesteading with Guest: My 9-Year Old Daughter, Lilly!

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - March 15, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
I have a very exciting guest this week. My daughter Lilly joins us to talk about a highly requested topic – the 10 things we have learned in two years of homesteading. We’re not experts and certainly don’t have it all figured out, but we dove into this life head first and have been so excited ab...

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How to Master Ourselves for the Best in Life; with Anne Trager

Mission Activated - March 14, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
What is balance really? We all have a different definition of what it means to us, and that’s exactly what our guest Anne Trager talks about in this episode.  She’s bringing light to the need for us to focus on our individual styles and recipes for energy and balance in order to create the best ...

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How to Master Ourselves for the Best in Life; with Anne Trager

Mission Activated - March 14, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes
What is balance really? We all have a different definition of what it means to us, and that’s exactly what our guest Anne Trager talks about in this episode.  She’s bringing light to the need for us to focus on our individual styles and recipes for energy and balance in order to create the best ...

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How Writing a Letter Changed a Life with Amy W. Daughters and Dana Rivera | EP. 339

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - March 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
My guests this week are Amy Daughters and Dana Rivera. Amy is a native Houstonian and a graduate of The Texas Tech University who has been a freelance writer for more than a decade—mostly covering college football and sometimes talking about her feelings. Amy’s debut novel, You Cannot Mess Th...

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Giving the Gift of Time; with Le-an Lai Lacaba

Mission Activated - March 07, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode I met with an inspirational young lady who has a BHAG to impact 1 million Filipinos, by empowering them to become virtual assistants and help more entrepreneurs work from home. In her young years she has already overcome some big personal challenges and gone on to publish a book...

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Giving the Gift of Time; with Le-an Lai Lacaba

Mission Activated - March 07, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes
In this episode I met with an inspirational young lady who has a BHAG to impact 1 million Filipinos, by empowering them to become virtual assistants and help more entrepreneurs work from home. In her young years she has already overcome some big personal challenges and gone on to publish a book...

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Let Hope Abound with Greg Jones, President of Belmont University

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - March 01, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
My guest this week is Greg Jones, president of Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. A celebrated speaker, author, educator and business leader, Greg believes in supporting communities through hope-inspired leadership and instilling a sense of purpose and entrepreneurial mindset in the next gen...

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Episode 23 - Elizabeth Vazquez: The Power of Women Owned Business

Industry Leader's Journey - February 28, 2023 07:45 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
"We are talking about creating new value, new wealth, and new business opportunities where everyone benefits." Elizabeth Vazquez is the CEO and Co-Founder of WEConnect International, a global network that connects women-owned businesses to qualified buyers around the world. She is a world leader ...

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Breaking the Mould of an Entrepreneur - Part 1; with Dean Mercado

Mission Activated - February 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In today’s episode we spoke with Dean Mercado, a father, author, speaker, entrepreneur and enthusiastic New Yorker who’s on a mission to empower small business owners worldwide. He isn’t afraid to speak about the tough subjects and he goes where not many have gone before.  What we loved most ab...

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The New Entrepreneur Mindset & World - Part 1; with Dean Mercado

Mission Activated - February 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour
In today’s episode we spoke with Dean Mercado, a father, author, speaker, entrepreneur and enthusiastic New Yorker who’s on a mission to empower small business owners worldwide. He isn’t afraid to speak about the tough subjects and he goes where not many have gone before.  What we loved most ab...

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Breaking the Mould of an Entrepreneur - Part 1; with Dean Mercado

Mission Activated - February 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour
In today’s episode we spoke with Dean Mercado, a father, author, speaker, entrepreneur and enthusiastic New Yorker who’s on a mission to empower small business owners worldwide. He isn’t afraid to speak about the tough subjects and he goes where not many have gone before.  What we loved most ab...

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EP. 337 | Finding Your True North with Carmin Black, Founder of Half United

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - February 22, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
My guest this week Carmin Black, Co-Founder and CEO of Half United. Founded in 2009 in Wilmington, N.C., Half United is a globally-minded human-first lifestyle brand committed to partnering with customers to fight hunger and empower lives with each purchase made.  Each collection reflects Carm...

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A Live Podcast Event: Crafting Your Photography Career — The Trailer

Artisans & Trade - February 21, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes
:: BREAKDOWN Is it possible to reduce the amount of guess work and provide emerging photographers with the knowledge, resources, and access needed to craft a sustaining career in photography? We certainly believe so! That's why we are bringing the Artisans & Trade podcast experience into the r...

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Creating Resilient Countries for a Better World; with Kelly Culver

Mission Activated - February 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour
What a wonderful conversation this was with Kelly Culver: a leader of innovation and change, and an activist for resilience as our pathway to sustainability. This conversation took us to another level of thinking: it lifted us up from the minutia of our daily problems and flew above the world lo...