If you have ever played truth or dare (any version of it), the consequences of each choice (and its corresponding answer) can be challenging to decide which choice to make. When others then challenge you to act on the choice you make, even though you may be waffling on that choice…do you still act on it, regardless of what happens, or do you hesitate to carry through? Today’s episode “challenges you” to keep your commitment to the choices that you make, even if you feel unsure if it is the best one, to maximize the results and/or lessons learned. By being able to pursue opportunities that challenge our position and help us to keep pushing forward, there are opportunities that open up that we would otherwise not been able to do before.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

In a world of interconnectivity, finding the right communication medium is truly important to not only help you get your message across effectively, but to help others get to know who you are. The last part, personal connection, is vastly important in the relationships, confidence, and determination that we are building to become huge advocates in our ever-changing, ever-evolving growth, particularly when it comes to the connections that we need to foster. How do we foster them, especially in a variety of challenging situations? Today's guest, author of Text Messages To My Sons, Tammy Cohen, shares how this idea of interconnectivity begins, and how it helped foster a deeper appreciation of not only her family, but with the people she wished to grow with. It is not only about seeking out new ideas and sources of information, but also projecting growth through these activities that foster opportunities for more well-rounded development to occur!

Guest Bio

Tammy Cohen has been partnering with top-tier corporate executives and entrepreneurs to develop personal and professional brands for more than 20 years. Today, she understands her role as a connector and sees opportunities for women to thrive and grow exponentially. She founded Women Beyond the Table, a business network with a soul. Tammy also launched the Beyond the Table Podcast, leveraging her ability to connect with audiences by sharing her guest’s stories and wisdom. In her consulting work, Tammy connects her clients to their mission, vision and core values statements and utilizes her networks to develop brands. Tammy is a frequent podcast guest and speaker on topics ranging from branding to leadership. When she is not helping brands or women stand out, Tammy lives in Manhattan, NY with her husband and 3 sons and owns Eighteen Restaurant on the Upper Eastside. Text Messages to My Sons is Tammy’s first book where she connects deeply with her family in a world of devices.

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• Text Messages to My Sons: Connecting Deeply In a World of Devices - Tammy J Cohen (https://tcbrandconsulting.com/text-messages-to-my-sons-connecting-deeply-in-a-world-of-devices/) - To pick up a copy of Tammy's book featured on today's episode, visit this website.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

How we see the world and whether the goals, aspirations, dreams, and other areas of life that we strive to develop is a process of the old adage, “seeing is believing.” However, being able to speak into existence the opportunities that we are manifesting sometimes seem out of our control, out of reach, and out of the realm of possibility…until it materializes in front of our eyes. In today’s episode, we will discuss how to manifest what you don’t see right now into a visionary opportunity not just through physical manifestation exercises, but putting into practice what you want to achieve in all parts of your life, business, and areas of empowerment.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

If you ever attended a basic economics class, the old saying, "There is no such thing as a free lunch." rings true in the exchange of value that we have on a daily basis. Putting in a hard day's work is what we often have to create in order to provide opportunities that will become available down the road, even if it is earning a paycheck. However, what if you were able to take that energy and apply it to a passion that not only fulfills the best version of what you are becoming, but also allows you to help others in their dream getaways? Todays guest, co-owner of Wanderful Rentals, Julie Thomas, shares her passion from being a teacher to becoming a successful entrepreneur with her husband with over six rentals located across the western United States, and how consistent hard work paid off into a lucrative adventure that allows them to experience opportunities others dream about. Through their program, learn how turning hard work into reward can be helpful in not only your personal endeavors, but attaining freedom of different kinds to also help others to do the same.

Guest Bio

Julie lives in the Twin Cities of Minnesota with her husband, 3 year old daughter, and a fur baby. She taught 7th grade English/Language Arts for 16 years and saw herself retiring in this amazing profession, but 10 years ago, she, along with her husband, invested in an Airbnb, loved it, invested in 4 more and never looked back. Now, they have both "retired" from their 9-5 jobs and are working full time to expand their business.

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Website: https://www.wanderfulfieldguide.com/

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Have you ever had a revelation brought to your attention from someone that you never thought you would hear from, and were surprised by what they told you? How did you react? Whether it was positive or negative, the way in which we respond to the surprising information that we receive can also be a surprise to someone who is giving it to you. Today’s episode addresses how to handle the reaction to startling news and/or information in a constructive way, while also taking into consideration the importance of a variety of various factors.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Finding ways to serve others means that we have a knack of knowledge, skills, or abilities to display for others. It helps to push us to develop these types of characteristics in ways that will empower us to develop ourselves and our destinies, whether they are pre-defined or not. The amount of work that we spend on ourselves to do this, however, can be influenced by how we are shaped and molded to define our journey. However, what if you walked away from it after a while, wanting to come back, but were denied? How do you fulfill your purpose that you were originally meant to do? United States Marine Corps veteran Leah Parker shares her story of how this occurred for her, and how it helped to become the best version of herself through the work that she does not only for her clients, but how she creates space for others to do the same. Her purpose will not only amaze you, but will inspire you to take action to truly "speak from the heart" in ways that you never thought were possible.

Guest Bio

Leah Parker is a Licensed Therapist, Veteran, and Recovering Perfectionist who has a passion for supporting trauma survivors reconnect to their body, heart, and worth, so they can develop deep connections and healthy relationships. You start your healing journey today by downloading her free workbook, Reconnect with Heartfulness: Nurturing Self-Compassion for a Life of Connection at omicounseling.com/workbook.

Website: https://omicounseling.com/workbook

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The adventures that we go on in our lives can be easily attributed to taking a trip in a vehicle of your choosing. Whether you are riding on a motorcycle, ATV, car, or any other vehicle, you can make profound differences in the way in which you explore your self-development and how you view the world around you. Today’s episode will examine how to overcome “unconscious bias” when it comes to your personal growth, and how multiple form of modality, not just one, will make significant strides in all various facets of your individual progress, and how learning from others of varying cultural perspectives can increase your rate of return in life multiple times over.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Imagine yourself being able to overcome the odds throughout your entire life. Would you be as successful as someone that was born prematurely, suffered a terrible tragedy in your sports career, or even repurpose your life to live with more intentionality with time and helping others to see the best within themselves? Today's guest, Sara Bohling, Owner of Cedar Wellness & Coaching, has done this and much more. With her unique background as a nurse, she shares what it means to live within the "margin" of our lives, and how we can start to capitalize on those moments that are too precious to lose, and to end the self-defeating habits and tendencies that we wrap ourselves into. Not only will you walk away with more tools and understanding from this conversation, but your mindset will focus on what ways you can be more effective with what you are given every single day in a whole new way.

Guest Bio

Sara's life is filled with stories of challenge and triumph….starting from day one. She was born very premature in the 1980s, with a very small chance of survival- but here she is! She became a high level competitive gymnast and endured a career-ending accident as a teen. Sara then went to nursing school and became a NICU nurse, working alongside the same nurses that cared for her as a baby. She is married, has 2 teen daughters, and a sweet golden retriever named Remi. She wrote a book about her journey called, "When Grit & Grace Collide: Persevering Through Life’s Challenges with Grit & God’s Grace.", and have started her own business called Cedar Wellness & Coaching. Sara is passionate about creating an authentic, grace-filled life for herself and her family, which flows right into her work with clients.

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Website: https://my.practicebetter.io/#/627d3c4b8639d291004b521b/bookings?s=63ebb24cd07187a6e37def75

• When Grit and Grace Collide: Persevering Through Life’s Challenges With Grit and God’s Grace Book (https://www.amazon.com/When-Grit-Grace-Collide-Persevering/dp/B09VGGZK3B) - Purchase Sara's book that was briefly discussed in today's episode at this link!

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs