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Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
EP78: When you have spent most of your life as a mom, it's a major transition to adjust your life without your kids being around. One day they are there and then poof, they are gone! And many of us parents feel lost when the that happens and are left feeling lost and without purpose.
After my Midlife Mindset Mastery last week, I received several emails from women who are struggling with the empty nest and it prompted the idea for this episode.
Since I already had the idea, I didn't use pull an Energy Oracle card as I often do to get inspiration for topics. BUT, right before I hit record, I decided to pull one anyway to see if the card would give me any additional inspiration to add to the topic I had decided upon.
I'm not sure why these card pulls still amaze me... Time and time again, they are EXACTLY in line with what is needed at the moment. I swear it's uncanny and it's made me such a believer that the universe is always listening to us.
As I mentioned on the episode, the card is: 'Walking Away' and it couldn't have been more perfect for this episode topic!
The card says, "This card shows someone walking away from an existing situation. She is closing the gate behind her and is walking away into a misty, unknown future. This card upright reveals that it could be time for you ti make a similar decision. There may be something that you're finished with, perhaps a career goal, a relationship, or a long term-experience of any kind.
The familiarity of the situation may be enticing, but you're now ready to look at your options on the open road ahead. In reality, an important new beginning is at hand.
This card also indicates that now would be a good time to let go of an old habit, an emotional pattern, or false belief. No matter how deeply engrained a negative pattern may be, you now have the power to release it and move on to a freer, healthier way of thinking and relating to yourself and others.
Whether it's in the inner or outer world, this card is telling you that you have the readiness and resources to walk away from the old and move forward now."
Isn't it freaky how aligned with the topic it is?!?!
So if you want to know my 3 tips to surviving the empty nest, then this episode is for you!
To sign up for my next Midlife Mindset Mastery workshop, go to https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/mindset
If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:
Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
EP77: This episode is by far my most favorite because I get to spend almost an hour chit-chatting with one of my most favorite people, my oldest daughter, Nikki, Johnson, who is now old enough to qualify as a midlifer!!! Shocking I know!
We talk about her entrepreneurial journey and how it has transformed in the past couple of years from running a multi 6 figure network marketing business to starting her own company.
She's a Certified Crystal Healer, a Reiki Level II Practitioner, a Spiritual Coach, and the founder of the High Vibe School.
Nikki's passion is evident as she talks about living authentically and helping other women, especially stressed moms to find joy in their lives by raising their vibrations and building self-confidence
She talks about her initial skepticism about the "woo" and how she began researching the science behind it which led her to a deep interest in crystals and a then desire to get certified. She draws on her extensive knowledge to teach others about them as well as other spiritual tools she's learned along the way.
You'll definitely get a peek into our relationship as mother and daughter and learn how she influenced her reluctant mother to get started as a health & fitness coach, which lit a fire inside of me that I didn't even know existed, to help people live better lives.
I hope you find inspiration in hearing how we each grew from our original online business in network marketing as it led us closer to the work we love and now feel called to do. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as Nikki & I enjoyed doing it!
If you want to learn more about Nikki's work, you can go to:
Website: https://www.nikkihilljohnson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikki.hill.johnson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihilljohnson/
If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:
Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
EP76: After her business partner and best friend died two years ago from mucosal melanoma, a rare type of skin cancer, my guest Sarah Graham Fuhrmann, was forced to figure out how to carry on the indoor rowing business they had founded together 10 years earlier.
It was difficult not only losing someone she loved but also the person, well-known for her rowing expertise, their "icanrow2" business was built around.
Sarah had to deal with her grief, along with the challenges of "imposter syndrome." She wrestled with how she could possibly run the company without the rowing experience her partner had brought to the table.
But she finally realized she had other extremely valuable, and just as important, business experience as well as other strengths, built over a long career of other jobs. And she also had very experienced "rowing" coaches that had been trained in the rowing certification program she and her partner had created.
Now Sarah, even with the challenge of the pandemic and having to move everything that was done in-person to a virtual format, has continued to grow the company and learned that she can face and conquer any obstacle. And what's so heartening with her story is that she is keeping the mission she started with her partner alive and stays aligned by always checking in with what her friend would have wanted when making decisions.
Sarah's spirit shines through on our interview and it was contagious because after we disconnected from our call, I felt more energized than when we began. When you can inject someone else with positive energy, that's a powerful skill!!!
If you like to know more about Sarah's works, you can go to:
Website: https://ucanrow2.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UCanRow2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucanrow2
If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:
Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
EP75: Does hard work ALWAYS equal success or can you actually DO LESS and still have amazing success?
I pulled an Energy Oracle card from my deck titled "Action" to inspire this episode and it has a 2 horses galloping, one in front that is white and one that is following in black. The white horse implies intuition and taking action based on your inner voice. And the black horse implies the outer work - the actual tasks that we are conditioned to do that often overtake our life.
What I've learned is that my busy work, while very satisfying in many ways (because I love to check off tasks as I complete them!), was actually suppressing my inner voice that would have guided and enlightened me to do things differently and better. And by applying this inner work daily, meaning intentionally putting inner work on my To Do list, I've found so much more success this past year.
In October and November, I had my most successful months, in terms of revenue, since I left my corporate job to become a full time entrepreneur! And I did this by doing less of the outer work and more of the inner work. Not only did I make more, but I worked less and have felt a complete contentment I've not felt before.
I've been focused on inner work for awhile now, but the past 2 months, I've doubled down with more self care (spa day, meditations, affirmations, visioning, and journaling) and less computer time, especially on the weekends.
I love what I do so it's hard to break away from it but spending more time connecting to my spirit and being in the NOW really does work... I've heard this from my business/spiritual mentor for 2 years and now I'm actually reaping the benefits and best of all, I'm feeling so much peace. I highly recommend it!
If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:
Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
EP74: Sara Roach Lewis is a successful entrepreneur, a recognized expert in gender equality, facilitator, strategist, mentor, coach and radio host. Over the last 15 years, Sara has worked with top female leaders and helped dozens of entrepreneurs scale and grow their businesses.
She has the passion and drive to build a platform for women entrepreneurs and show everyone what they are capable of. Sara leads the way to help businesses grow, provide great opportunities for women, and make ambitions happen, all with a common theme of women supporting women. How awesome is that?!
Listen as Sara shares her own story, dealing with a chronic episodic illness while still managing to double her revenues each year, as well as giving tips on how employing a daily mindfulness and meditation practice helped her through her journey!
To learn more about Sara’s work, you can go to:
Website: https://www.srl.solutions/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-roach-lewis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sararoachlewis1
If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:
Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma
Saturday Nov 28, 2020
Saturday Nov 28, 2020
EP73: Today's message is coming straight from my intuition, combined with a card from my Energy Oracle card deck, and it's that operating intentionally in life will lead you to personal healing and happiness.
As I was contemplating the subject to discuss this week, I did what I often do... pulled a card. And the card that came up was titled: "Door to Personal Healing And Happiness." But later that same day, on THREE separate occasions, the word intention came up. So I thought maybe that's a sign I should talk about intention this week.
I didn't see the connection between that card's message and intention UNTIL I decided to do a 2nd card pull. You see, I needed more PROOF of what I should talk about because my mind wasn't connecting the two... Crazy I know because it's so clear to me now!
So before I decided on the subject of today's episode, I went back to my card deck, shuffled 3 times and picked the card that stuck up the most - because clearly it was wanting to be picked!
I actually laughed out loud when I pulled THE SAME EXACT CARD I had pulled earlier this week!!!!
And immediately my mind made the connection between intention and the card's message. In fact, it was so brilliantly clear, the word "intention" is IN THE CARD'S DESCRIPTION!!! I couldn't believe I didn't make the connection earlier, but in that moment I realized it was the logical part of my brain, trying to take over and make sense of it.
Once I removed logic from the equation and went with my intuition, the fog cleared.
So the universe had to prove to me a second time that the message from this card WAS the one I was supposed to share today. And I finally trusted it! No need to shuffle the deck again!!!
Here's the exact wording from the card:
Door to Personal Healing And Happiness - New Beginnings in Your Personal Life
"This card is a harbinger of positive change. The beautiful, light-filled door opens onto a lush, rainbow-lit spring filled with vibrant lotus flowers. Whether you're working on some inner healing, such as breaking an addiction, or looking to make some external changes, such as finding a new place to live, this card signals that your life is opening up and new opportunities are about to appear. The changes you've been working on are ready to blossom with wonderful results, so make sure you see your personal intentions through with continued action and optimistic expectations."
If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:
Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
EP72: Over the past 25+ years my guest has worked with thousands of patients providing impactful change, helping them to heal and improve the quality of their life and ultimately transforming their lives.
Marian Barnick is a Registered Kinesiologist and Movement Therapist. Aside from her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology, she has certifications from Roy Matheson and Associates, Gray Cook’s Functional Movement Systems, Kinesio-Taping Levels 1 & 2, and the Center for Research on Pain and Disability. Her expertise in evaluating biomechanics and body alignment allows her to develop corrective strategies to teach each body how to move well.
When the body moves well and in alignment, it decreases the stress and tightness that causes pain and creates limitations, it allows better energy flow, joint mobility, and muscle contractions. This improves energy, increases strength and endurance, and allows the body to reach its best potential.
Marian, who clearly practices what she preaches as she's encountered several surgeries and is facing more, is a firm believer that you CAN overcome barriers, even when when the obstacles you're facing seem insurmountable.
I enjoyed interviewing Marian as she clearly loves what she does. The joy and energy she exudes is contagious!
If you want to know more about Marian’s works, you can connect with her using the links below:
Website: https://marianbarnick.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/canextherapy
Instagram: https://instagram.com/MarianBarnick
If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:
Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
EP71: Having zero experience in farming, with her only exposure with animals in raising two cats and a poodle, my latest guest Deborah Niemann bravely took on the challenge of moving to the country in 2002 to start growing organic food. Although the move was a long time dream of Deborah's, she was a complete novice and learned as she went.
Her desire to grow her own food, turned into raising and breeding goats for her family's dairy needs that include milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and even soap. Deborah’s first 2 goats quickly turned into 20, and her desire to make a simple chévre launched a new career helping others raise goats and learn to be more self-reliant and create a more sustainable life.
Naturally, she encountered lots of difficulties while raising goats without experience. She had goats die, have difficulty getting pregnant & staying pregnant, and often found no vets who could help her. So she began researching on her own and decided to share her knowledge with others. She has now authored 6 books, including Homegrown and Handmade, Raising Goats Naturally, and Goats Giving Birth to help other people who experienced the same difficulties as hers!
I loved my conversation with Deborah and her "can do" attitude! You'll hear her story about why she decided to completely uproot her family and move to the countryside. Deborah’s determination about her struggles which has led to a wonderful life for her and her family, is a great example to all.
If you want to know more about Deborah’s works, you can connect with her from the links below:
Website: https://thriftyhomesteader.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thriftyhomesteader
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thriftyhomesteader
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/thriftyhomesteader
If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:
Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
EP70: Having a clear vision of the things you desire to bring into your reality is the key to having a joyful and passionate life. If you don't have a vision, make it your #1 priority TODAY to get started dreaming.
Listen in as to how to get started on this process by making a vision board. It's a fun process that WORKS!!!
If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:
Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
EP69: Today's guest, Lin Eleoff is the founder and Queen Badass of The Woman UP Project, a training company dedicated to promoting an entrepreneurial lifestyle for women. She inspires women to break free of the rules and limiting beliefs they were taught to follow for so many years. Lin is a business coach who teaches coaches, consultants and experts, and is widely considered to be a "coach's coach."
Lin is also lawyer and former television news journalist. Now her main life mission is coaching women to build powerful and profitable online businesses. From her words, ‘I teach women how to treat life like a business. Businesses have goals and expectations and outcomes. If they don't, well, they go out of business.’ A strong message that she is very passionate about. She has also written several books about diet, life coaching and business.
In Lin's latest endeavor, she teaches women how to write a mighty, tiny book because she believes a book is one of the most valuable tools an entrepreneur can create for her business.
Listen to this episode as Lin shares her wisdom from her life experiences, her career expertise and let it inspire you to step up and become a badass, grounded and dignified woman, as Lin likes to say. If you are someone who sees growth as your main priority in life right now, this episode is for you!
If you wish to connect with Louise and see more of her work:
Website: https://LinEleoff.com
Book: MightyTinyBook.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lin.eleoff
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lineleoff/
If you'd like to connect or reach out to ME, you can find me at:
Website: https://www.notyouraveragegrandma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieColvinWright/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_your_average_grandma/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NotYourAverageGrandma