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Living a ”Slightly” Greener Life

Hidden toxins are everywhere, and for many people they have a real detrimental effect on their lives. Just ask Tonya Harris. When one of her kids began to show signs of a learning disabilities she began doing some research. She thought she had been doing a good job reading labels, but soon realized some of the most dangerous toxins come cloaked in safe words.
But to do a complete and total overhaul of her household would take time, money and a great deal of effort on Tonya's part. So instead Tonya took a "slightly greener" path. Starting with just some simple steps to detoxify her household. Now she's helping other parents find those toxins to keep other families healthy.
And she's giving us some tips too!
The Slightly Greener Method  is available wherever books are sold.

Anne Basham‘s mission: Stop Sex-Trafficking Before it Happens

Every 30 seconds a child in the United States is sold into slavery. That is a terrifying statistic. Even scarier, this happens everywhere. Your neighborhood, my neighborhood, affluent neighborhoods, schools, even some work places. When it comes to trafficking young people for sex or work slavery, anyone can be a victim. Most don't realize they've been groomed until it's much too late. Most parents have no idea their child is a victim until it's too late.
Anne Basham knows this. She is the CEO of Anti-Trafficking International, based in Northern Virginia. The group works to educate young people and their parents on the ways of groomers and predators, to stop the trafficking BEFORE it happens - through school based curriculum and the International Human Trafficking Training Academy. Anne and her group work overtime to teach parents, teachers, law enforcement, coaches, neighbors - every day people - how to spot a predator. Because learning how groomers operate could save a young life.
Find out more information at Anti-Trafficking International.
 

Please Go to Sleep Baby!

Sleeping well is a skill. Who knew?  Baby Sleep Boss Dana Obleman, that's who!
Every parent of a newborn will tell you their biggest problem is sleep. Sleep for the infants - and adults too. When Dana's first child wasn't sleeping through the night, she started experimenting with different techniques and after just a few days she had found the right method to get her son to sleep 8 straight hours. And then 11 hours. And then 12. Not only was her son happier but Mom and Dad were better people too.
Her techniques were so successful she began helping other parents, and more than a decade later she's helping adults sleep better too. Sleep is key to every aspect of our life, it's key to keeping us all healthy. So meet the woman who has been putting kids to sleep for years - she may be able to help you too!
 

She Survived Trauma. Now Lorilee is Thriving and Helping Others

At first glance Lorilee Binstock had a perfect life. She is a successful media professional, has a great husband, beautiful kids. But she harbored a secret, one so traumatic that she kept it a secret even from herself, for decades. Lorilee was sexually abused as a child, and she pushed that trauma so far down in her subconscious that one day she forgot about it and built a life. Until one day she didn't want to live anymore.
This is her story in her words of how this trauma suddenly made itself known and how she survived that realization. Today, Lorilee is thriving. With help from her husband, she received the help she needed to begin healing.  And she is here to help other survivors get to a better place.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts the Crisis Lifeline is here to help. Text HELLO to 741741 or call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Tagg You‘re It! One Woman‘s Quest to Rep Her Community

When Eboné Bell watched television, or read magazines she never saw anyone who looked like her, or was like her: A black, lesbian professional. She decided she would be the one to change that - and Tagg Magazine was born.
Today, the magazine for lesbians, queers and everything in between has a big following, and that's thanks to Eboné; who uses connections and grit to nab interviews and bring awareness to issues in her community. But Eboné wants to be a beacon to those who feel left out of that big LGBTQIA label.
And she wants those who feel unnoticed to know that she sees you.
 
Read Tagg Magazine
 
 
 
 

She Lost Three Jobs, but Got Stronger Each Time

**This is a repeat from 2020***
 
Losing a job is never easy. But it happens. Sometimes a lot. Just ask Nhu-y Lehner, she has been laid off three times in her career. And each time brought its own set of challenges, realizations and revelations.
Some listeners may know Nhu-Y from her LinkedIn articles where she wrote about getting laid off. That's where we discovered her story and knew we had to talk with her. Because so many people have lost jobs, don't know what comes next, have no idea what steps to take now. But Nhu-Y does, and she shares her lessons on what happens when adversity hits you over and over again.
Hers is a story of resiliency and a great example of how you can grow and get stronger every time life throws you curves. 

She Lived a Full-Figure Life. Until She Lost Weight and Lost her Livelihood

***This episode is a repeat from 2020***
Kelly Glover knows a thing or two about brands. She has had to rebrand herself. Kelly was living her best life in L.A. She had made a name for herself as a plus-size blogger and it was workin'!
Interviewing celebrities! Working at Miramax! Podcast Queen! Check check check.
Then her health crashed and Kelly made a lifesaving decision. She lost more than 200 pounds. And her brand. And her fans. And herself.
When life punches you in the gut, it's easy to stay down. But that wasn't Kelly's style then or now. She moved back to her native Australia and turned her life lessons into a new career. And she is here to help you find your identity.
Check her out at KellyGlover.com and you can find her old podcast BigCurvyLove on where you listen to podcasts.
 

Sorry Can't Work, Not Interested

**This is a repeat episode for the summer**
How many times have you woken up and just did not feel motivated to work? Too many to count? We've all been there. When you're staff you take a mental health day, but when you run your own business can you afford to take a day like that? 
Everyone has days we don't feel motivated but as business owners, we need to be disciplined to find ways to make us move forward. Ashley and Anna give you tips on what works for them, but we also want to hear from you! What do you do to motivate yourself when you just don't feel like working? 
And if that means taking a day off - then take it.