August 30, 2016
How many times have you asked someone “Are you OK?”. We’ve all done it. We want to know the person is doing well, and has life under control. Most of us respond to that question with an automatic “Yes, I’m OK”. We’ve told ourselves a story that our goal should be to be OK, comfortable, and satisfied in our life. But it’s not always possible to say that things are “OK”. Events and circumstances can put us in situations where we are not “OK”, and where we are challenged to navigate emotions and discomfort that is unfamiliar. There is growth available to us in these moments if we can learn to be “OK with not being OK”, and to avoid telling ourselves that this is not the way the story should look.
This week guest Markus Kasunich will share his perspective on the opportunities that arise in the moments when we are not OK, and when we are not comfortable. He will help us to see that “not being OK” is actually a normal and natural place to be, if we choose to embrace it.
Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online coaching, and facilitates retreats, events and classes all over the globe.
Markus is also an artist and has been a featured artist in gallery showings.
For more information about Markus, go to www.markuskasunich.com.
August 29, 2016
When you were young, what did you imagine your life would be like when you grew older? You might have had images and expectations of a family, a home, a fulfilling career, or many of the other trappings of what most would consider a rich, wonderful life. But sometimes perceived wrongdoings in our past, or a low sense of self worth can make us believe a story that we don’t deserve to have a rich, wonderful life. Or maybe those around us have led us to believe that we are not qualified or worthy to fulfill our dreams. This story that we tell ourselves about what we “deserve” in life can be a roadblock to achieving our own potential and keep us from seeing our life unfold in ways that would fill us with joy and satisfaction. How can we change the story in our heads so that we truly believe we deserve to live a wonderful life?
Joining us this week is one of our most popular guests, who has overcome his own challenging past to help inspire and coach others to truly believe that they too deserve good things in their life, for themselves and their family.
Sammy Rangel was born into abuse, and spent most of his early years in mental institutions, foster homes, and detention homes. He embraced violence at the age of 11, joining the Maniac Latin Disciples gang and spending long periods in prison. It wasn’t until a drug abuse program helped him rehabilitate that Sammy began to further his education and start working for a Safe Streets Outreach Program in Wisconsin. Today, he serves on the board of the organization Life After Hate and consults with law enforcement on addressing and curtailing gang behavior. Sammy is the author of the autobiography FOURBEARS: The Myths of Forgiveness.
In 2004 Sammy graduated from Gateway Technical College-Racine and from Carthage College with a Bachelors of Social Work Degree with a minor in Psychology, Cum Laude. In 2009 Sammy graduated with a Master of Social Work Degree, Summa Cum Laude, with a mental health focus, from Loyola University-Chicago.
Sammy currently serves as the Senior Director for Program Management and Development for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin. He previously served as the Programs Director for the Re-Entry Division of Racine Vocational Ministry.
Sammy has also worked at the Racine County Jail as a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor helping men and women with addictive and criminal lifestyles. Sammy contributes to the community by sitting on various committees that address race, homelessness, crime, gang activity or drug abuse issues among our youth and adults. He is also the founder of Formers Anonymous, an organization with a mission to help people move beyond their addiction to street life.
Sammy is an in-demand speaker and has spoken about his story to audiences around the world. In May 2015, he appeared on stage at the TedX Conference in Budapest speaking on “The Power of Forgiveness”. Sammy’s presentation is available on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOzJO6HRIuA&feature=youtu.be.
Sammy has been a guest on our show before and we are honored to welcome him back to inspire our listeners.
August 27, 2016
We all want to believe that the choices we make are based in logic, fact and rational thinking. It makes us feel smart, and solely focused on the outcomes of our decisions. We believe that “I make my decisions based on an analysis of the facts.” But is this a story we are telling ourselves? Emotions play a bigger role in our decision-making than we sometimes realize, and this week we’ll look closer at how much of a role our head and heart play in our choices. Joining us is a guest who has extensive experience understanding how people make decisions, both as a market researcher and business coach.
Dr. Sharon Livingston is Co-Founder of The International Coach Certification Alliance and a Master Business Coach and Coach Trainer. She has appeared on TV and radio numerous times and published in many periodicals including CBS Radio, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, NY Daily News, Wall Street Journal, and Success Magazine. She was the host of the cable TV talk show Bring on the Biz, featuring people who have a passion for their businesses.
Sharon is also the owner of The Livingston Group for Emotional Marketing and is known for breakthroughs in Emotional Marketing. She is the Creator of IconiCards(R), a system for understanding both brand and personal archetypes, and is a Past President of the Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA).
Sharon is the author of “Get Lost Girlfriend: How I Found Myself When My Best Friend Dumped Me”, published in 2016. She will be a speaker at the TEDx Wilmington conference October 27, 2016.
For more information about Sharon, please go to: http://tlgonline.com/
August 22, 2016
As we continue to explore “The Stories We Tell Ourselves”, this week we look at a story all of us have told ourselves at some point…that we are not good enough, and that we can’t achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. What causes us to question our abilities and to let our fear of failure cloud our vision of the path to success? Who better to share her thoughts about how we can quiet this voice of doubt than an accomplished athlete and coach, who can share her secrets to quieting this story we tell ourselves.
Joining us this week is Carrie Massey who is not only an accomplished athlete herself, playing basketball and volleyball at Division 1 UW-Green Bay, but she is also an Head Coach with a distinguished record of success. In this role, she helps athletes address their fears and doubts and assists them in putting their focus on a winning vision.
Carrie is the Head Girls Golf Coach at The Prairie School, where they won the Division III State Golf Tournament in 2010 and 2015. She is also the Assistant Coach for the Boys Golf Team at The Prairie School.
Carrie is also trained in polarity therapy and works with her clients to try to become more familiar with finding emotional center. Working toward a more neutral position with our emotions is achievable and sustainable, and Carrie will share her insights on how to access this place.
Carrie Massey (ATM, RPE, RPP/BCPP, LMT, BA) is the Founder of Wisconsin Polarity-Center for Energetic Awareness. She was trained as a physical therapist, and has an intense interest in energetic imbalances which cause postural alignment issues. At her business she blends the healing modalities of massage, Cranial-Sacral, and Polarity Therapy in her work with clients. Carrie is Board Certified as a Polarity Practitioner, and is also nationally certified and state licensed as a massage therapist. Carrie has a call to share and teach her knowledge of polarity.
Carrie is passionate about nature and grounds herself by spending time outdoors. You can find out more about Carrie and her work at www.wisconsinpolarity.com/faculty.
August 20, 2016
We often tell the inspiring stories of our guests, their ability to find new and better ways to do things, and to overcome challenges in their lives. This week we turn the tables on the idea of stories, and we look closer at the stories we tell ourselves. These stories are often our own creation, not based in real facts, and are holding us back from reaching our true potential. What stories are you telling yourself that are in the way of your growth as a being?
This week we are joined by frequent guest Markus Kasunich who will share insights on the pervasiveness of stories in our own narrative, and how he works with his clients to help them identify the stories that are holding them back, and guides them to overcome them.
Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online coaching, and facilitates retreats, events and classes all over the globe.
Markus is also an artist and has been a featured artist in gallery showings.
For more information about Markus, go to www.markuskasunich.com.
Our guest on August 20, 2016 is author and spirit guide Melissa Hevenor. We spoke about her remarkable life as part of our “People You Should Know” series.
Melissa’s book about her life adventures and inspirations, My Life With Robin, is available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Robin-Melissa-Hevenor/dp/061539910X/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1471726919&sr=8-5&keywords=My+Life+with+Robin
August 9, 2016
Last week we discussed getting our households organized for the back to school transition. This week, we continue talking about organizing our homes, but taking into account bigger life transitions, like downsizing and moving a parent into senior living housing. It’s a time of critical and emotional decisions, and the advice and insights of an objective, professional organizer can be steadying. We are joined again by guest Cara Nottingham Bretl, to get her advice on how to make these important transitions go smoother.
Since 2010, Cara Nottingham Bretl has been the owner of Resolutions by Cara, LLC which provides organizing solutions to overwhelmed business professionals working out of a home office or in a small business office environment. She is based in the Washington DC Metro area.
Cara identifies solutions for each client’s individual situation, drawing on her own experiences of balancing the organizational transition between the corporate world and an active home life. She first works to understand specific organizational goals, challenges and needs. With that understanding, she creates an individualized plan based on their unique space and priorities. as well as customized solutions that complement their lifestyle. She also provides information on how to maintain the momentum and the value from their new plan to insure sustainable solutions and provide on-going support and refinement as needed.
Clients gain a greater sense of control, reduced stress and increased productivity that can positively affect their business and personal lives. Paper management, time management — home offices and business offices located in the home – these areas are an ongoing struggle for many busy people.
Cara is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Metro Washington, DC Area Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-WDC)
For more information about Cara, please go to http://www.re-solutionsbycara.com/.
August 8, 2016
Fall is a time of transition within the household, with the lazy days of summer schedules coming to an end, and the routines of the school year and work falling back into place. It can often be a bumpy time for all involved, so this week we call on the expertise of a professional organizer to help us with tips to make the transition a bit smoother, for adults and children alike!
Since 2010, Cara Nottingham Bretl has been the owner of Resolutions by Cara, LLC which provides organizing solutions to overwhelmed business professionals working out of a home office or in a small business office environment. She is based in the Washington DC Metro area.
Cara identifies solutions for each client’s individual situation, drawing on her own experiences of balancing the organizational transition between the corporate world and an active home life. She first works to understand specific organizational goals, challenges and needs. With that understanding, she creates an individualized plan based on their unique space and priorities. as well as customized solutions that complement their lifestyle. She also provides information on how to maintain the momentum and the value from their new plan to insure sustainable solutions and provide on-going support and refinement as needed.
Clients gain a greater sense of control, reduced stress and increased productivity that can positively affect their business and personal lives. Paper management, time management — home offices and business offices located in the home – these areas are an ongoing struggle for many busy people.
Cara is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Metro Washington, DC Area Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-WDC)
For more information about Cara, please go to http://www.re-solutionsbycara.com/.
August 1, 2016
We are all presented with unique challenges in our lives, and the way that we react and respond to them can change the course of what follows on life’s journey. This week we explore what one individual did in response to the realization that she needed to make a dramatic shift in her life if she wanted to reach her potential and see her dreams become a reality. What would you do when faced with the prospect of needing to drastically change the course of your life? Join us this week as we continue our “People You Should Know” discussion, and share one individual’s inspiring story.
Traci Bogan has made her life’s focus the practice of accomplishing seemingly unachievable goals and dreams. In 2001 she made the daring and unconventional decision to abandon life as she knew it and walked away from her earthly possessions, consuming career, unfulfilling relationship, and loved ones. She strapped on a backpack and set off to discover the world and her role in it. Since then she has backpacked 75,000 miles, in six continents, traveling through 54 countries of her ongoing 100-country world adventure.
Traci has published 4 books and explores a new country every year, adopting a school and family in need along the way. She has also lived in Alaska, Texas, and China.
In 1992, Traci Bogan spearheaded a campaign to enact legislation that increased the criminal Statute of Limitations for sex crimes against children. This legislation was dubbed “The Bogan Bill,” and it was largely due to her persistent efforts and grassroots lobbying that the law was changed in 1994.
Traci has a degree in marketing, and is a coach and keynote speaker, having been interviewed on various television shows and magazines. To learn more about Traci, please go to www.tracibogan.com.
Markus Kasunich is Holistic Life & Consciousness Coach, Spiritual teacher, Healer, and Professional Speaker whose key focus is helping clients reveal the unlimited potential of their True Self. He offers private sessions, online coaching, and facilitates retreats, events and classes all over the globe.
