UNITED State of Women

When was the last time you took time to embrace life's inconvenient truths? In this episode Kalena James shares how to be a better leader by finding the value in embracing the uncomfortable.

Listen now as Kalena James on why "It's About Time You Get Comfortable Being Uncomforable".

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Have you ever been blindsided by someone only to discover it was your own opinion blinding you from seeing that person for who they really are? In this episode Kalena James and Julie Deem are back in studio sharing tips on how to remove those rose colored glasses to begin accepting someone for who they are instead of who you think they are.

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Kalena James and Julie Deem are in studio sharing 4 ways to work on your mindset.

1. Own your behavior, feelings, and reactions.

- You can’t control everything but you can control how you react to everything.

2. Understand your influence.

- You are a role model, how you show up matters.

3. Gain confidence by skill mastery.

- Build Your confidence by uskilling.

4. Develop a daily gratitude practice.

- Take time every day to think of 3 things you’re thankful for.

Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!

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Kalena James and Julie Deem are back in studio sharing 5 steps to help you hit that reset button.

1. Focus on the basics.

2. Have a plan.

3. Get organized.

4. Make it fun.

5. Go to work.

Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!

Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/

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Are you self-sabotaging your success? In this episode Kalena James shares 5 behaviors that are keeping you from being successful.

Listen now as Kalena James in, "Self-Sabotage 5 Common Behaviors According to Psychology".

5 Self-Sabotaging Behaviors:

1. People pleasing.

2. Avoidance.

3. Restlessness.

4. Perfectionism.

5. Self-victimization.

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Kalena James and Julie Deem are in studio sharing 5 productivity hacks to help you maximize the most out of your day.

1. Create a daily task sheet.

2. Have hard deadlines.

3. Stay focused.

4. Put away distractions.

5. Do what you can.

Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!

Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/

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What are the principles around servant leadership? In this episode Kalena James shares why these 4 principles of servant leadership are important to running a successful business and having strong relationships.

Listen now as Kalena James shares, "Principles of Servant Leadership".

1. Encourage diversity.

2. Create a culture of trust.

3. Have an unselfish mindset.

4. Foster leadership in others leaders who understand the power of building a great team.

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Are you leading with your actions? In this episode Kalena James shares 7 actionable things all individuals must take in order to be better leaders.

Listen now as Kalena James shares "7 Self-Improvement Actions All Leaders Must Take".

7 Self Improvement Actions All Leaders Must Take:

1. Actively improve self-awareness.

2. Enhance communication style and technique.

3. Learn to show greater degree of empathy.

4. Develop skills in motivating skills in self and others.

5. Invest time in mentorship and coaching.

6. Improve change and leadership capabilities.

7. Manage anxiety through better wellness activities.

Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!

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Jenee Harlow joins Julie Deem to share her journey with her business Health by Harlow. From starting a fitness journey to starting a fitness business and growing through the pandemic, Jenee has taken many leaps of faith. Listen to her story and where she gets the resilience to show up.

More about Health by Harlow: https://www.healthbyharlow.com/

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How do you manage your time when you have a lot of things on your plate? When everything feels like a high priority and you are being pulled in multiple directions it can leave you feeling overworked and overwhelmed. Kalena James and Julie Deem are sharing tips on how to balance the chaos that comes with life.

Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!

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Julie Deem is sharing 6 reasons to celebrate your success at every level. Happy National Women's History Month, we are proud of you!!

Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!

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Kalena James and Julie Deem are in studio sharing 4 business principles for female leaders. Learn why the ladies are are so passionate about this subject as they announce a big project that has been developing behind the scenes!!!

1. Understand the values and beliefs of those you serve.

2. Connect with empathy and generosity.

3. Automate more tasks to free up time.

4. Don’t take it personal.

“It can have everything to do with you but it has nothing to do with you” - Kalena James

Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!

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Kristin Tomasello joins Julie Deem to share her story of being diagnosed with Lupus and how her faith and gratitude have helped her. Kristin is a professional model, motivational speaker, 3x Pageant Title holder, philanthropist, and the Current Miss South Tampa USA 2023.

Her desire is to help young girls and women rise from the ashes in any situation while turning their pain into purpose.

Kalena breaks down the steps you need to take in order to harness your personal professional brand. If you want to move up to the next level in your industry then you have to do more than just work hard.

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Are you hungry or hopeful? In this episode find out how Kalena James and Julie Deem keep their hunger alive and how you can too. 2021 is coming and you have the choice to live a life of hope or a life fulfilled by hunger. What will you decide?

Join the USW Kokomo group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/USWKokomo

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How can you use servant leadership to retain your tribe? In this episode Kalena James shares why servant leadership is powerful along with 3 techniques that you can begin using that will help you retain your employees, connect with your tribe, your group of volunteers.

Listen now as Kalena James shares, "How to Retain Your Tribe Through Servant Leadership".

1. Show your face.

2. Facilitate, don't micromanage.

3. Serve everyone's strength and make it personal to them.

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Holly from SEO is Sweet joins Julie Deem to share her story of transitioning from corporate to full-time SEO consulting.

SEO is Sweet: https://www.seoissweet.com/

SEO checklist for bloggers: https://www.seoissweet.com/seo-checklist-fo-bloggers/

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Does speaking in public scare you???? You are NOT alone. Kalena James breaks down the tips to help YOU find your public speaking voice so you can level up and conquer any stage.

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Graciela Alish shares her story of resilience and how she came to create the life she wanted. Born in Mexico, Graciela moved to the U.S. at the age of 17. Life has not always been the way she dreamed it, but after changing her mindset, things began to fall into alignment.

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Kalena James invites her best friend Patrice Graves on the show to share her story. This 4 part series was recorded in Kalena's hometown in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Kalena James invites her best friend Patrice Graves on the show to share her story. This 4 part series was recorded in Kalena's hometown in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Kalena James invites her best friend Patrice Graves on the show to share her story. This 4 part series was recorded in Kalena's hometown in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Kalena James invites her best friend Patrice Graves on the show to share her story. This 4 part series is a hometown special and was recorded in Kalena's hometown in Cleveland, Ohio.

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In September, Kalena James and Julie Deem attended the True North Women's Ministry Event held at Cross America here in Kokomo, Indiana. This is a mini-series from that event where we interviewed bold women here in our own community.

Connect with Jennifer Bingaman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bingaman

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Huge thank you to Cross America for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about:

Cross America: https://crossamerica.net/

The Way: https://www.facebook.com/thewaycourses.org/

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Kalena James and Julie Deem launched UNITED State of Women in 2019 and today they are celebrating 150 episodes!!!!! Listen now to learn more about how the show started and what's coming up in 2023!! 

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In September, Kalena James and Julie Deem attended the True North Women's Ministry Event held at Cross America here in Kokomo, Indiana. This is a mini-series from that event where we interviewed bold women here in our own community.

Connect with Quiana Preston: https://www.facebook.com/qpromans8

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Huge thank you to Cross America for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about:

Cross America: https://crossamerica.net/

The Way: https://www.facebook.com/thewaycourses.org/

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In September, Kalena James and Julie Deem attended the True North Women's Ministry Event held at Cross America here in Kokomo, Indiana. This is a mini-series from that event where we interviewed bold women here in our own community.

Connect with Wilda Buckley by visiting the Cross America website.

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Huge thank you to Cross America for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about:

Cross America: https://crossamerica.net/

The Way: https://www.facebook.com/thewaycourses.org/

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In September, Kalena James and Julie Deem attended the True North Women's Ministry Event held at Cross America here in Kokomo, Indiana. This is a mini-series from that event where we interviewed bold women here in our own community.

Connect with Megan Rawlings by checking out The Bold Movement: https://theboldmovement.com/

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Huge thank you to Cross America for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about:

Cross America: https://crossamerica.net/

The Way: https://www.facebook.com/thewaycourses.org/

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In September, Kalena James and Julie Deem attended the True North Women's Ministry Event held at Cross America here in Kokomo, Indiana. This is a mini-series from that event where we interviewed bold women here in our own community.

Connect with Alta Blake through Cross America.

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Huge thank you to Cross America for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about:

Cross America: https://crossamerica.net/

The Way: https://www.facebook.com/thewaycourses.org/

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In August, Kalena James and I attended the simulcasted Global Leadership Summit hosted in Kokomo, Indiana by Crossroads Community Church. In this mini series, we are sharing interviews from that event.

Connect with Kylie through Crossroads Community Church.

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Huge thank you to Crossroads Community Church for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/

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In August, Kalena James and I attended the simulcasted Global Leadership Summit hosted in Kokomo, Indiana by Crossroads Community Church. In this mini series, we are sharing interviews from that event.

Eileen Hulme is the Indiana Wesleyan University Chancellor.

In August, Kalena James and I attended the simulcasted Global Leadership Summit hosted in Kokomo, Indiana by Crossroads Community Church. In this mini series, we are sharing interviews from that event.

Monica Bush is the Founder and Executive Director of Legendary Smiles a non-profit organization that is strengthening and supporting families in the cleft and the craniofacial community.

Connect with Monica Bush https://www.facebook.com/legendarysmiles.org

More information about Legendary Smiles https://www.legendarysmiles.org/

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Huge thank you to Crossroads Community Church for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/

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In August, Kalena James and I attended the simulcasted Global Leadership Summit hosted in Kokomo, Indiana by Crossroads Community Church. In this mini series, we are sharing interviews from that event.

Theresa Veach is the Director of Programs in Department of Behavioral Science at Indiana Wesleyan University

Connect with Theresa Veach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taveach/

More information about Indiana Wesleyan University: https://degrees.indwes.edu/

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Huge thank you to Crossroads Community Church for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/

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In August, Kalena James and I attended the simulcasted Global Leadership Summit hosted in Kokomo, Indiana by Crossroads Community Church. In this mini series, we are sharing interviews from that event.

Erin Lee Geiselman is the director of Masters of Science and Nursing for non-nurse practitioner tracks at Indiana University Kokomo.

Connect with Erin Lee Geiselman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-lee-geiselman-62086a59/

More information about Indiana University Kokomo: https://www.iuk.edu/

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Huge thank you to Crossroads Community Church for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/

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Last month, Kalena James and I attended the simulcasted Global Leadership Summit hosted in Kokomo, Indiana by Crossroads Community Church. In this mini series, we are sharing interviews from that event.

Jon Sampson is Indiana Wesleyan University's regional director, and works with their national and global campus, focused on adult and online education.

Connect with Jon Sampson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmsampson/

More information about Indiana Wesleyan University: https://degrees.indwes.edu/

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Huge thank you to Crossroads Community Church for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/

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Last month, Kalena James and I attended the simulcasted Global Leadership Summit hosted in Kokomo, Indiana by Crossroads Community Church. In this mini series, we are sharing interviews from that event.

Jean Merrell is from the non-profit organization called The Way

More information about The Way - https://www.theway2him.org/

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Huge thank you to Crossroads Community Church for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/

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Last month, Kalena James and I attended the simulcasted Global Leadership Summit hosted in Kokomo, Indiana by Crossroads Community Church. In this mini series, we are sharing interviews from that event.

Carla Biro is the director of mobile career labs and is currently a doctorate student at IWU.

Connect with Carla Biro: carlabiro@indwes.edu

More information about Indiana Wesleyan University Kokomo: https://www.indwes.edu/adult-graduate/locations/kokomo/

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Huge thank you to Crossroads Community Church for hosting this amazing event and for inviting us!!

Learn more about Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/

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Last month, Kalena James and I attended the simulcasted Global Leadership Summit hosted in Kokomo, Indiana by Crossroads Community Church. In this mini series, we are sharing interviews from that event.

Jennifer Bingaman is the director of marketing at Cross America. Cross America is a nonprofit ministry mission with a really big goal in mind. Jennifer came to Cross America through working for one of the nonprofits that is housed there called CSI ministries, which is a short-term mission organization.

Connect with Jennifer Bingaman on LinkedIn:

Cross America: https://crossamerica.net/

Have you been holding out on a gift all because you didn't even realize it was something special??? Cassie Smith-Johnson AKA The Cheesecake Lady, joins Kalena James and Julie Deem to share her journey of starting a cheesecake business at the height of the pandemic.

The Cheesecake Lady Indy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Cheesecake-Lady-Indy-104418174869073

Website: https://thecheesecakeladyindy.com/

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It’s our birthday and we have so much to unpack!!! Kalena James and Julie Deem are recapping their birthdays and Global Leadership Summit 2022!!!!!

Kalena spent time with family enjoying good food and company. She traveled to Indianapolis and had breakfast at her favorite restaurant and came home and had a BBQ and enjoyed the fellowship.

Julie went to Kentucky to help with the flood relief in Breathitt County. Learn more about The Happy Church and the community of Breathitt and ways you can support in the links below. She also completed her mentor training for Allies, an anti-human trafficking organization.

Learn more about the highlights from Global Leadership Summit. In the next few weeks, you will begin to hear the interviews we recorded at GLS 2022.

Kalena’s favorite takeaway: “Lead like it matters”

Julie’s favorite takeaway: “How we love matters”

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Ways to support Breathitt County, Kentucky.

Flood Relief: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2134926

The Happy Church Website: https://thehappychurch.org/?fbclid=IwAR3_0tHFu7LrsRjfk8d151_f2LR0KiYIwSXzRpYRXairxU2lkC342TqkZ7Q

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehappychurch

Email: happy@thehappychurch.org

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Caitlin Durning joins Julie Deem to discuss all things, business strategies and entrepreneurship pitfalls in the online space.

Caitlin started her media management business, Meraki Media Management, three years ago. She was only a few years out of college when Caitlin decided to dive head first into the entrepreneurship journey.

Connect with Caitlin:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meraki_media_management/
Website - https://www.merakimediamanagement.com/

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Kalena James and Julie Deem are sharing tips for creating more discipline in your personal and professional life.

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Words have power. Colleen Kendrick joins Julie Deem to share the science of communication and how it can transform your life.

Colleen Kendrick, DBA, FACHE, has more than 20 years of experience crafting and implementing strategies in marketing, management, and communications with healthcare organizations, some of the nation’s largest nonprofits, and for-profit corporations large and small. An experienced entrepreneur in her own right, Colleen understands both the challenges of limited resources and big dreams, and the needs of a large business with many divisions, partners and budgets. Delicately balancing consulting and education, Colleen attributes her success to building collaborative relationships that have resulted in a proven track record of growth and positive transformation in a variety of industries. Additionally, Colleen has earned her FACHE credential with the American College of Healthcare Executives. She currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Marketing Department at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ.

More about Kendrick & Company at - https://kendrickcompany.com/

Complimentary resources - https://kendrickcompany.com/resources/ 

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How do you take a vision and generate the energy to reach the goals you see for yourself? Kalena James and Julie Deem share tips around how you can create your energy vision.

"Energy leadership is their energetic presence. It is who you are and what you default to at the end of the day and how you're energetically made up in order to really see how you see the world." -Kalena James

Do you have a dirty little secret? Listen to this conversation with Gretchen Hydo and Julie Deem all about dirty little secrets. Spoiler alert, EVERYONE has them!!!!

Considered by many to be one of Los Angeles’ top coaches, Gretchen Hydo is a Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, a certified mentor coach, mesmerizing keynote speaker, and engaging workshop facilitator. She specializes in helping individuals, organizations and coaches make life-changing transformations by breaking free of the rules and secrets that hold them back from living their most powerful lives. Her coaching and wisdom helps people create new identities based on their strengths and step into their best lives, achieving life-changing success both personally and professionally.

Gretchen is the author of the book, "Break Free From Your Dirty Little Secret: A Ten Stage Secret Breaking System to a New You", and is dedicated to helping women break free from the shame of their secrets to step into bigger living.

Kalena James and Julie Deem are sharing tips for setting more purposeful goals.

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Let's talk about loneliness is the theme for this year's Women's Empowerment Event taking place at the Philippines Cultural Community Center. Liz Carver joins Julie Deem to share more about the event and what you can expect. Liz is the Executive Director for the Philippines Cultural Community Center which offers many events that support the Indianapolis community.

More about this Women's Empowerment Event: July 24, 1-5 PM

Kalena James and Julie Deem are sharing 5 truths that made Julie stronger and helped her grow.

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Starting anything new can be so overwhelming!!! What do you do when you have goals and plans but your schedule is packed with other things?? Brenda Barnett joins Julie Deem to share how she balances being a good wife to her husband, mom to her 4 children, and businesswomen to her 3 businesses!

Kalena James and Julie Deem are sharing how attitude what makes the difference in how you see your life and how you dream for the future.

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Julie Deem shares 4 tips to help you thrive on your next road trip with kids!!

Pack for the road trip.

Plan on taking longer than you expect.

Don’t skip pulling off and taking time to take in the drive.

Make the drive just as memorable as the vacation.

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How can you begin the journey to healing and reclaiming your life after going through a breakup? Don't let heartbreak stop you from living. Zara Marin Franks joins Julie Deem to share how you can go from breakup to breakthrough. Zara Marin Franks helps people heal stronger from heartache.

Julie Deem is heading to Podfest!! Listen now as she shares 5 reasons to bet on yourself!

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How can you take ownership of your life and make more radical decisions? Tiphany Kane hosts 2 podcasts and is the co-founder for KaSa Media Productions. She is the Heck Yes! Coach and helps people turn life's NO's into Heck Yes'!

Kalena James and Julie Deem are in studio sharing 4 ways to work on your mindset.

1. Own your behavior, feelings, and reactions.

- You can’t control everything but you can control how you react to everything.

2. Understand your influence.

- You are a role model, how you show up matters.

3. Gain confidence by skill mastery.

- Build Your confidence by uskilling.

4. Develop a daily gratitude practice.

- Take time every day to think of 3 things you’re thankful for.

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When was the last time you took a minute to, 'Mind Your Menstrual'? Charity Rodgers joins Julie Deem to share how we can be better with understanding and working with our menstrual cycles. Charity helps women find peace in day to day, strength and sensitivity and awareness around their menstrual cycle.

Download the FREE cycle synching quick guide: https://subscribepage.io/cycle-101-reference 

Kalena James and Julie Deem are in studio sharing 4 business principles for female leaders. Learn why the ladies are are so passionate about this subject as they announce a big project that has been developing behind the scenes!!!

1. Understand the values and beliefs of those you serve.

2. Connect with empathy and generosity.

3. Automate more tasks to free up time.

4. Don’t take it personal.

“It can have everything to do with you but it has nothing to do with you” - Kalena James

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Do you feel stressed out??? Carlee Myers is an expert at helping high level career women who have experienced devastating loss deal with day-to-day stress in a way that creates more satisfying results. She is also the creator of, "The Stress Less Method", which is a signature five-step process that walks women through the steps they need to take to experience true emotional freedom.

Get ready to stress less in this episode with Julie Deem and Carlee Myers.

Kalena James and Julie Deem are in studio sharing 5 productivity hacks to help you maximize the most out of your day. Also get ready to find out what Kid Cudi and Kalena have in common.

1. Create a daily task sheet.

2. Have hard deadlines.

3. Stay focused.

4. Put away distractions.

5. Do what you can.

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Independent women podcasters make up a fraction of the podcast community. Kathy Barron joins Julie Deem to inspire more women to take up podcasting. Kathy is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women Who Podcast magazine. She is also the host of Women Who Sarcast podcast.

Kathy Barron empowers, encourages, and inspires women to live outside of their comfort zone and go for what they want in life.

Listen now as Julie Deem and Kathy Barron discuss why, "Your Voice Matters".

Kalena James and Julie Deem are back in studio sharing 5 steps to help you hit that reset button.

1. Focus on the basics.

2. Have a plan.

3. Get organized.

4. Make it fun.

5. Go to work.

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You are doing the best you can today. Stacie Odeneal joins Julie Deem to share how her purpose aligned with integrity and created a higher purpose. Stacie is a 15 year veteran of illegal industry through that journey she has found her purpose in serving children and families.

"What I do is not who I am." -Stacie Odeneal

Listen now as Julie Deem and Stacie Odeneal discuss what happens, "When Integrity and Purpose Connect".

Contact Stacie at her office: (931) 762-4012 or FaceBook at Stacie Odeneal

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Stop believing the lies and start your healing journey. Becca Benevento joins Julie Deem to share how her journey of healing inspired her to help others. Becca is a life coach whose focuses on helping people struggling with anxiety and depression.

Listen now as Julie Deem and Becca Benevento discuss, "Healing Journeys".

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Life is full of ups and downs with lots of messiness in between. Candice Smiley joins Julie Deem to share her story of resilience and growth. Candice is a mom podcast or social marketer and essential list who loves to engage in interesting conversations with our other influencers and entrepreneurs.

Listen now as Julie Deem and Candice Smiley discuss, "Your Mountain of Resilience".

Elizabeth Kipp shares tips on managing chronic pain and guides the audience through an Ancestral Clearing® for all women. Elizabeth is an Addiction Recovery Coach and Ancestral Clearing® Practitioner, and Yoga and Meditation Teacher specializing in chronic pain, stress management, and trauma-informed yoga.

Listen now as Julie Deem and Elizabeth Kipp as they have a conversation about "Ancestral Clearing®".

Sarah Ariaudo shares how mindfulness can help you heal. Sarah is the founder of Mindful Based Healing and the creator of the Mindful Based Healing Program. She has worked with cancer fighters since the early 2000's and that the people who tolerated the treatments the best, healed the quickest, and those who were overall healthier mentally and physically had a mindfulness practice.

Listen now as Julie Deem and Sarah Ariaudo "Mindful Based Healing".

Heidi Lesiw shares how her signature program, "Empowered You," focuses on four key phases, clarity, limitless, empowered, and balanced to help you disover your most authentic self. Heidi is a certified life and empowerment coach from the Southwest of England who takes high achieving women on a journey of self-discovery for a life that feels as good as it looks.

Listen now as Julie Deem and Heidi Lesiw discuss, "Empowered You".

What emotional and social skills are you using to reduce burnout and manage your stress? BIPOC Health Equity Consultant, Reketta Peterson joins Julie Deem to share different social, emotional skills that anyone can use to reduce burnout, manage stress and promote dignity of BIPOC communities. 

Listen now as Julie Deem and Reketta Peterson share strategies for, "Stress Management".

Are you often the only female in your workplace? In this episode Shahara Wright joins Julie Deem to share tips to give you the confidence to thrive in any male dominated industry. Shahara is a business law attorney and single mother of 2 boys. She serves non-profits and smalls businesses through her company, The Wright Firm which she owns and operates. 

Listen now as Julie Deem and Shahara Wright have a conversation about, "Thriving in a Male Dominated Industry".

Do you have a hard time charging for the value you share? In this episode Michelle Waters joins Julie Deem to share how she has been able to help people find the confidence to use their skills to make more money. Michelle is an educational publishing company owner who left the classroom after 10 years to manage her own online business. Before teaching, she founded and managed a web hosting company for work at home moms for almost 10 years, and even spent some time as a newspaper reporter. She's excited to return entrepreneurship and help other moms and teachers start their own business journeys.

Listen now as Julie Deem and Michelle Waters have a conversation about, "Make Money Selling Services".

Have you ever given up on trying something new or accomplishing a goal?? In this episode Julie Deem shares the 3 things you need in this moment to start being consistent.

Tools
Routine
You

TRY.

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How can we set goals that actually generate the progress we want? In this episode Kat Bright joins Julie Deem to share how creating smaller goals is the secret to having big progress in every area of your life. Kat is a certified women's fitness coach who helps women go from chaos to clarity with their fitness so that they can feel empowered in their bodies.

"The mind really plays tricks on you and if you can get your mind mastered or become aware of how your mind works or is trying to sabotage you and getting yourself to those goals that's where the pure magic is going to shifting those mindsets, relieving those self-limiting beliefs." -Kat Bright

Listen now as Julie Deem and Kat Bright have a conversation about, "Small Goals, Big Progress".

Are you starting the new year feeling unsure or lost? Have you ever felt without purpose?? In this episode Julie Deem guides you through 3 questions to ask yourself right now to help you find your purpose.

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What makes up a resilient person? Happy New Year, in this episode Kalena James shares 7 attributes that will make you more resilient.

· 7 Attributes:

1. Competence

2. Confidence

3. Connection

4. Character

5. Contribution

6. Coping

7. Control

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Are you struggling to find your self-worth after going through a romantic rejection? In this episode Kalena James shares why romantic rejection is not tied to your self-worth and how to move forward from limiting beliefs around your previous relationship.

Listen now as Kalena James shares, "How to Separate Romantic Rejection From Your Self-Worth".

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When was the last time you were intentional about what you are grateful for? In this episode Julie Deem shares why we are already blessed and how you can be more thankful in this moment.

Listen now as Julie Deem discusses, "Cultivating Your Attitude of Gratitude".

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When was the last time you took time to embrace life's inconvenient truths? In this episode Kalena James shares how to be a better leader by finding the value in embracing the uncomfortable.

Listen now as Kalena James on why "It's About Time You Get Comfortable Being Uncomforable".

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Are you leading with your actions? In this episode Kalena James shares 7 actionable things all individuals must take in order to be better leaders.

Listen now as Kalena James shares "7 Self-Improvement Actions All Leaders Must Take".

7 Self Improvement Actions All Leaders Must Take:

1. Actively improve self-awareness.

2. Enhance communication style and technique.

3. Learn to show greater degree of empathy.

4. Develop skills in motivating skills in self and others.

5. Invest time in mentorship and coaching.

6. Improve change and leadership capabilities.

7. Manage anxiety through better wellness activities.

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Are you self-sabotaging your success? In this episode Kalena James shares 5 behaviors that are keeping you from being successful.

Listen now as Kalena James in, "Self-Sabotage 5 Common Behaviors According to Psychology".

5 Self-Sabotaging Behaviors:

1. People pleasing.

2. Avoidance.

3. Restlessness.

4. Perfectionism.

5. Self-victimization.

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Have you considered what would happen if you gave your team bite-sized information that their creativity could expand on? In this episode Kalena James shares 3 tips to being a better servant leader. 

Listen now as Kalena James shares, "Why Leaders Should View Themselvs as Servants".

1. It's important to learn something specific and important about every person you know.

2. Take action yourself and let the credit go somewhere else.

3. Find a millennial.

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What are the principles around servant leadership? In this episode Kalena James shares why these 4 principles of servant leadership are important to running a successful business and having strong relationships.

Listen now as Kalena James shares, "Principles of Servant Leadership".

1. Encourage diversity.

2. Create a culture of trust.

3. Have an unselfish mindset.

4. Foster leadership in others leaders who understand the power of building a great team.

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How can you use servant leadership to retain your tribe? In this episode Kalena James shares why servant leadership is powerful along with 3 techniques that you can begin using that will help you retain your employees, connect with your tribe, your group of volunteers.

Listen now as Kalena James shares, "How to Retain Your Tribe Through Servant Leadership".

1. Show your face.

2. Facilitate, don't micromanage.

3. Serve everyone's strength and make it personal to them.

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There are many styles of leadership, have you thought about which style will be of the future? In this episode Kalena James shares why servant leadership is becoming the leadership style of the future.

Listen now as Kalena James shares, "Why Servant Leadership is Becoming the Leadership Style of the Future".

"Servant leadership is becoming the leadership style of the future because we are looking at the more human approach to the people's needs and removing barriers." Kalena James

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How can you begin to live a more authentic and empowered life? In this episode self-love coach, Kaelin Vu joins Julie Deem to share how she helps young women and teenagers be their authentic selves and live more empowered lives. Kaelin shares her journey along with tips on facing your inner gremlin. 

Listen now as Kaelin Vu helps you in, "Dear Lovely Universe".

Have you ever how you can live a more fulfilled life? In this episode business mindset coach, Leticia Francis joins Julie Deem to share how she helps women get their mind right so they can see the success and fulfilment they desire in their lives. Leticia is originally from Bermuda and has learned to thrive despite being a domestic violence survivor. Today she is living in England with her husband and kids.

Listen now as Leticia Francis helps you to find the success and fulfilment you desire for your life.

Have you ever wondered how you can begin to create the life you love? In this episode transformation NeuroCoach, podcaster, and author of the book, “Create a Life You Love: 10 Healthy Habits to Transform Your Life Now,” Chantal Cox shares how she was able to get out and stay out of an abusive marriage to help others see that a season of domestic violence does not have to define you.

Listen now as she joins Julie Deem to share the 4 phase framework to help women experiencing life transitions create and embrace a new unleashed vision for themselves so that they can unapologetically turn their transition into their triumphant transformation and successfully navigate the Create a Life You Love journey with grace and ease.

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How do you begin to change your life? After leaving an abusive relationship and her career as a teacher, Ashley Anne started writing down goals to create her own income and begin a journey of entrepreneurship. Listen now as she joins Julie Deem and shares tips on how you can move forward through even the darkest seasons of your life.

How do you decide when is the right time to make a big change in your life? Erin Larison and Pam Downing join Kalena James and Julie Deem to share their journey of moving to Kokomo, Indiana and the faith they had in going through career transitions. Listen now, as these ladies share how taking risks ultimately moved them to the next level in their careers and personal lives.

The world needs more encouragement. In this special birthday episode, Kalena James and Julie Deem share tips on how you can be a better exhorter in the community.

What do you do when faced with failure? In this 2 part series Kalena James and Julie Deem want to challenge you to own your failures as much as you celebrate your victories. Part 2 breaks down the last 3 steps to help you through failure:

4. Let go of fear

5. Work on bettering yourself

6. Try again

How do you handle obstacles and setbacks that come with failures in your life? In this 2 part series Kalena James and Julie Deem want to challenge you to own your failures as much as you celebrate your victories. Part 1 breaks down the first 3 steps to help you through failure:

1. Accept that it happened

2. Take full responsibility

3. Learn from your mistake

How do you manage your time when you have a lot of things on your plate? When everything feels like a high priority and you are being pulled in multiple directions it can leave you feeling overworked and overwhelmed. Kalena James and Julie Deem are sharing tips on how to balance the chaos that comes with life.

In this unscripted and impromptu episode, we're in studio celebrating our good friend, Tanya's birthday!! Have you ever wondered what it is like when 6 women get together to chat and hangout? We discuss everything from our favorite parts of a car to building relationships and how having a pack is rare. Get ready to laugh and learn more about our special pack with Kalena James, Julie Deem, Sarah Pitzer, Dr. Kimberly Morris, Pastor Lori Minor, and birthday girl, Tanya Foutch. Happy birthday, Tanya!!!

Have you ever been blindsided by someone only to discover it was your own opinion blinding you from seeing that person for who they really are? In this episode Kalena James and Julie Deem are back in studio sharing tips on how to remove those rose colored glasses to begin accepting someone for who they are instead of who you think they are.

Non-diet health coach Lisa Dahl joins Julie Deem to share her story of overcoming diet culture. Lisa works with women over the age of 40 to help them ditch the diet and learn how to be happy, healthy, and confident at any size through the practice of intuitive eating. Learn more about intuitive eating and how you can begin a non-diet lifestyle.

UNITED State of Women is about being a bridge. Part of being that bridge means finding ways to support our community. Amber Kinsey and Sarah PItzer join Kalena James and Julie Deem to share more about this year's mission and why we got involved. Last week Amber Kinsey hosted the inaugural, "Ride to Rebuild" event to raise money for our local Family Service Association's domestic violence shelter. This is a $55,000 project that is backed by the USW organization. Domestic violence affects men and women. The Family Services Association has a domestic violence shelter that takes in families who have nowhere to go after leaving an abusive relationship. In this episode, Amber Kinsey shares why this mission is so important to her and how you can help support us and families in our community. Find out more about this event and how you can support our lofty goal going forward.

Email Amber Kinsey at: akinsey2020@gmail.com

Domestic violence affects men and women. The Family Services Association has a domestic violence shelter that takes in families who have nowhere to go after leaving an abusive relationship. In this episode, Amber Kinsey shares why this mission is so important to her and how you can help support us and families in our community. Find out more about Amber's story and how she got out of her abusive relationship along with tips for anyone who might be in a similar situation. Your voice matters and there are resources for you when you're ready to take the next step. This is a replay episode to support our, "Ride to Rebuild" event raising money for Kokomo's domestic violence shelter.

Amanda Barnhart and Adreanna Spezzaferro join Julie Deem to share their story of starting an online business at the height of the pandemic. Going virtual is something a majority of us had to adapt to in 2020 and these female entrepreneurs are the definition of what it means to find power, step into purpose, and create a plan. Learn about what it takes to run a thriving online business along with their best advice on how to balance life while working from home.

Amber Kinsey, Evie Litwok, Katie Ross and Jessica Smith join Julie Deem to have a conversation about the prevalence of domestic and sexual violence. Learn more about the population that it affects and the prevalence of the issue, along with other things, including how we are helping in our community of Kokomo, Indiana.

Amber shares her story as a domestic violence survivor. She is actively involved with the USW organization and is in charge of advocating and fundraising for our local domestic violence shelter here in Kokomo, Indiana.

Evie shares her story as a survivor of sexual violence in the prison system. She shares how the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is not doing enough to protect inmates.

The goal of this episode is to start the conversations and bring awareness to the greater picture. This is an issue everywhere.

There are 4 areas in your life that need to aligned in order have a more fulfilled life. Life coach Maggie Dong shares her journey through life and how she has been able to help others through her own experiences. After moving to America from China at a young Maggie has faced many obstacles. She is a resilient woman who continues to work on herself while helping others work through their own struggles.

Kalena James and Julie Deem chat with EYEJ members, Katie, Shwetha, and Diamond, about an upcoming virtual event that they are hosting through the organization, EYEJ which stands for Empowering Youth Exploring Justice.

Thinking about starting your own business? Nash Stephanie joins Julie Deem in an empowering episode sure to inspire anyone who is ready for a change in their career. Learn how to turn your passion into income and how you can build the person you want to be in any area of your life.

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Toxic positivity is this belief that no matter how dire or difficult situation is you should always maintain this positive mindset. It's this good life only approach and it can be really harmful. In this episode Kalena James and Julie Deem break down some examples of toxic positivity. Why toxic positivity is harmful, the signs of toxic positivity, and how you can avoid it.

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All the way from Australia, co-founder and managing director of Mums & Co., Carrie Kwan joins Kalena James and Julie Deem to unpack the universal issues of mums and business. Mums & Co. is a supportive movement of business owning women.

There are people in your life who will rejoice during your bad times. Schadenfreude is a German term to describe an emotion that is felt when you get excited about someone else's misfortune. Kalena James shares with Julie Deem how her blindside made some people in her circle happy to hear that this happened to her. Even if it is happening to you, remember it is not always about you.

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Really??! Learn how Kalena James is moving forward after being blindsided. Listen in as she shares with Julie Deem why she believes that if we want to play, everyone has to win. Hold a space for people to feel and ask for help if you are having a hard time.

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Learn to live with uncertainty. In this episode, Kalena James shares with Julie Deem how she is moving forward after, "Facing Life's Blindsides". After learning that Kalena's father was not her biological father, she takes steps to move forward in her journey of life. Listen now as she shares why anxious feelings don't mean you are doing something wrong and the steps to feeling through the emotions of uncertainty.

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Be skeptical of common wisdom. Kalena James shares with Julie Deem how she was able to take the next steps after starting something new and scary. In this episode you will be able to identify the resources and people in your network that will help you move forward after, "Facing Life's Blindsides".

Takeaways:

- Having people who challenge your thinking.

- Sharing your dilemma with someone who has good judgment, not just sympathetic but empathetic.

- Listen to God, favor with Him.

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Trying something new. Kalena James shares with Julie Deem how she was able to take the steps to try something new.

Takeaways:

- Document your journey in the process.

- Know who you are.

- Forgive others, your brain could be tricking you.

- Introduce yourself to the new.

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Life can be beautiful if you choose to look for it. Emily Adams joins Kalena James and Julie Deem in this episode about finding, "Beauty from Ashes". Emily left the Amish community at a young age, got married, had two children, went though a divorce, got a college education, got married, and got divorced a second time. Today, Emily lives in Florida and helps women discover their voice and regain their power. She shares how life has taught her how to stand on her own two feet and how she continues to work on herself and her identity. Life is a journey and there is beauty in every phase regardless of how much pain you face.

Takeaways from this episode:

Separating your heart from your ego.

Own your voice.

Stand on your own two feet.

Break the cycle.

Discover who you are.

Identity work to start writing your own identity.

To connect with Emily Adams, checkout her website and follow her on Instagram:

www.emilyadams.net

@inspireempowerimpact

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Seeking new perspective. After receiving news that left Kalena James completely blindsided she forced herself to ask herself why. In order to deal with the anger and the hurt it was important to understand why she was feeling this way. Listen now as she shares with Julie Deem how she was able to seek out a new perspective to begin healing and understanding in "Facing Life's Blindsides".

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Life is full of unknown surprises but what do you do when what you thought to be true was not the truth? In part 4 of this series, Kalena James walks us through the steps of silencing your inner know it all. In life there is a truth and a Truth. Listen now as Kalena James and Julie Deem break things down in, "Facing Life's Blindsides".

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We're talking about LIZARD BRAIN!!! After Kalena James received blindsiding news last year, she began documenting her feelings in journal style posts on Instagram. This is part 3 of a 10 part series around how Kalena moved forward during a time when she was free falling through life. Listen now as Kalena James and Julie Deem break things down in, "Facing Life's Blindsides".

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It is easy to find joy in good times but how do you keep that encouragement when you are in the middle of the storm? Lynnette Fleshman joins Julie Deem in an episode sure to make you smile and feel encouraged no matter what season you are in. Find out how Lynnette was able to connect and go viral in a post through obedience. Life doesn't have to be complicated, listen to Lynnette's story now.

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After receiving life changing news, Kalena James spent time journaling her life as it was unfolding. In part 2 of this 10 part series, Kalena shares what steps she took to start the journey of healing. Have you received life changing news that shook your world? We want to hear from you, use the #powerpurposeplan and let us know how you are doing. Tune in every week as Kalena James and Julie Deem continue the process of, "Facing Life's Blindsides".

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Life is full of surprises and some of those surprises have the ability to turn your world upside down. In this episode, Kalena James opens up about what surprise recently shook her world. Find out how to bounce back from the blindsides in life. In this 10 part series, Kalena James and Julie Deem are diving into the process of, "Facing Life's Blindsides".

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Happy New Year! January is almost over and this first month of 2021 has been wild!!!!! Catch up with Kalena James and Julie Deem as they break down the new year and catch you up to speed on the happenings in their lives. 2020 is in the past and 2021 is here. In this episode they share more about Kalena's blindside and get candid about the current social unrest. Find out what their words for 2021 are as well as what you can expect in the upcoming episodes.

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2020 is coming to an end and this year has been full of lessons and surprises. In this episode, Kalena James and Julie Deem are opening up about some of the setbacks and revelations that they faced. Find a way through your storm and be grateful for the journey. Happy New Year Diamonds!!

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Are you hungry or hopeful? In this episode find out how Kalena James and Julie Deem keep their hunger alive and how you can too. 2021 is coming and you have the choice to live a life of hope or a life fulfilled by hunger. What will you decide?

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Domestic violence affects men and women. The Family Services Association has a domestic violence shelter that takes in families who have nowhere to go after leaving an abusive relationship. In this episode, Amber Kinsey shares why this mission is so important to her and how you can help support us and families in our community. Find out more about Amber's story and how she got out of her abusive relationship along with tips for anyone who might be in a similar situation. Your voice matters and there are resources for you when you're ready to take the next step.

Email Amber Kinsey: akinsey22@gmail.com

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Ever have one of those days that you want to quit everything? In this unscripted episode, Kalena James and Julie Deem get raw and candid about life and the up and down journey that comes along with it. Find out why Kalena owns two pairs of the same shoe and why Julie almost got a job as a pizza driver. Things aren't always pretty but that grit is what makes the diamond sparkle.

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In this episode, Julie Deem invites Alison McLean on the show to help listeners reduce stress and live a more fulfilled and balanced life. Alison is a yoga, wellness, and nutrition coach with experience in stress reduction therapy. We discuss different ways to take care of yourself and have a life that is less stressful. For free resources and more info on how to connect with Alison, go to: https://igniteurwellness.com/

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