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So many of us have been there. Stepping away from the desk and taking a break causes you more stress than it relieves? Self-care is an interesting concept but practicing it in reality…not a thing.   Constant worrying about productivity has been engrained in us from the American culture of the self-care industrial complex. But it doesn’t have to be that way! This week we are joined by the Good Doctor Kristen Donnelly who talks to us all about how productivity, self-care, and how to finally step away from the desk and take a break without having your mind going a mile a minute about what might be happening. Kristen Donnelly is a TEDx speaker, international empathy educator, and researcher with two decades of experience in helping people understand the beauty in differences and the power of inclusivity.  Other topics we dive into include the communal grief that the pandemic has laid on us all and the lack of a path towards processing the grief, American culture, values, and norms, finding joy & happiness, and the ability to make the choice to experience a new day every day.

Have you ever instinctually found yourself knowing the right path seemingly without reason? This week on Clutching our Pearls we dive into just that and discuss what a powerful tool intuition can be. From knowing when you're talking to someone who’s aligned in purpose to knowing just when you need to hop off your train, we talk about all the ways that intuition can lead us to success. We are joined by the founder and CEO of 8 Figure Agency, Jordan Ross, this week as we dive into all of that and more. Jordan has had an incredible past, working at Amazon where he led a team of over 800 people to growing his own personal business. Today Jordan’s company enables other agencies to reach 8 figures in annualized revenue through better operational, fulfillment, and management processes. Other topics of discussion include what it was like working at Amazon, cultivating a work culture, the paths to finding fulfillment, working through emotional baggage in business, and putting your partner first. This episode has it all, so don’t miss out!

In today’s world we face a constant stream of news and social feeds, making it easy to get caught up in it all and find yourself dedicating time, energy, and focus to things that not only don’t serve you but actively prevent you from being you. In this episode, we discuss how negative attachments and attachments that don’t serve us can weigh us down. We are joined by the incredible speaker, author, and storyteller Deborah Cole who talks to us about her own experience of freeing herself from those attachments and finding that doing so gave her a life with more fulfillment. Deborah walks us through how she came to realize that by embracing who she was she was able to give more of her honest self to those around her. We also dive into what it means to be a woman in business, including all the struggles, sacrifices, barriers, and more that come with that. Deborah knows all too well the expectations that come with being called a “lady” and talks to us about her journey in finding her calling, going on to lead teams, and managing multi-million-dollar projects for over 35 years. If you are ready to speak up and be the catalyst for change in your own life then it’s time to listen to this episode of Clutching Our Pearls. #beyou #womeninbusiness #fwdrevolution #changemakers

Let's not play. Being a woman in tech sales is a challenge at best. It comes with a whole slew of challenges, hidden and not so hidden, that must be navigated and overcome just to be considered moderately equal. Join us as we discuss the what, why and WTF of breaking boundaries and creating success when the deck is intentionally stacked against you. Jessica Bryar is currently a National Channel Director where she works on strategic channel partnerships at one of the largest Global Carriers, where she is not the anomaly in the sales world. She is no longer the only woman in the room, from strong female leadership to building a team of her own that is all-female, she is part of the change. Before this role, she was a Global Account Manager for the Central region, where she helped multinational companies with their global connectivity, security, telecommunications, and SD-WAN solutions. She also was Sales Director/cloud solutions for Sandler Partners (formally X4 Communications). Where she helped partners and their clients move network, storage, emails, and other applications to the cloud. Prior to Sandler partners, Bryar has worked at various technology companies ranging from Managed Service Providers to Private Cloud Manufacturers. Additionally,  Bryar has been featured in the book, “How to Be a Woman in Technology”. Lastly, she  is the Current Operations Chair for Cloud Girls, (a nonprofit technology group that helps out women in technology and mentors the next generation.) Bryar currently resides in Chicago, IL with her rescue pittie.

We were lucky to have Kim Olver on this episode where we dove into some deep topics and needed that ability to transform some painful emotions. We talked about Roe v. Wade and the big feelings that come with the sudden shift in our political reality with the most recent leak. When such ginormous shifts take place, it can be jarring and leave us all wondering what our future looks like and if we should be worried about other changes. This week we are joined by one of the foremost experts in Choice Theory & Reality Therapy, Kim Olver, LCPC, NCC, BCC. She has a mission to help people get along better with the important people in their lives, including themselves, at home, and at work. Kim is a licensed counselor, certified coach, trainer, international speaker spanning more than 14 countries, the author of 20 books, and has developed a proprietary process called Mental Freedom™ that lets clients transform any painful emotions they are experiencing into something neutral or even positive.  Kim talks us through how we can come to interpret feelings with such big topics and more, including grief, trauma, abuse, mental health, and more. Kim talks to us about G.L.O.W. and how while we might not get to pick the pain, we get to draw meaning from it and find the positive aspect on the other side of the coin.  If you are ready to learn all of this, plus how to build a happier, healthier relationship with yourself, you won’t want to miss this episode. For more from Kim Olver go check her out over at www.Olverinternational.com. The Clutching our Pearls team tackles the Roe v. Wade leak this week and talks about just what exactly this means for the feminist movement and how we as individuals can take in this news. 

https://www.electwandawilliams.com/ Politics can be a scary set of affairs to navigate through, between the regulations and rules, political games, and the public-facing nature of it. Luckily this week on Clutching our Pearls our amazing guest talks us through why she got involved in politics and became a public servant. Suisun City Councilmember Wanda Williams dives into what made her want to get involved in politics, how you can get involved in issues that you have a need to see change on, and how to show up for your team and fight for giving them what they deserve. Wanda’s years of public service give us insight into what it takes to step us and fight for the change that you want to see in this world. If you are ready to catch all that plus some stories about Suzi’s college days then you will not want to miss this episode!

Let's not play. Being a woman in tech sales is a challenge at best. It comes with a whole slew of challenges, hidden and not so hidden, that must be navigated and overcome just to be considered moderately equal. Join us as we discuss the what, why and WTF of breaking boundaries and creating success when the deck is intentionally stacked against you. Jessica Bryar is currently a National Channel Director where she works on strategic channel partnerships at one of the largest Global Carriers, where she is not the anomaly in the sales world. She is no longer the only woman in the room, from strong female leadership to building a team of her own that is all-female, she is part of the change. Before this role, she was a Global Account Manager for the Central region, where she helped multinational companies with their global connectivity, security, telecommunications, and SD-WAN solutions.  She also was Sales Director/cloud solutions for Sandler Partners (formally X4 Communications). Where she helped partners and their clients move  network, storage, Emails and other applications to the cloud.  Prior to Sandler partners, Bryar has worked at various technology companies ranging from Managed Service Providers to Private Cloud Manufacturers. Additionally,  Bryar has been featured in the book, “How to Be a Woman in Technology”. Lastly, she  is the Current Operations Chair for Cloud Girls,  (a nonprofit technology group that helps out women in technology and mentors the next generation.)  Bryar currently resides in Chicago, IL with her rescue pittie. 

Clutching Our Pearls goes Sci Fi! Meet Bindiya Schaefer-she's a polyglot, an author, and a journalist who recently published her novel CORINTH 2642 AD: a science fiction, murder mystery, dystopian thriller set in a racially blended world where the protagonist faces racism for the first time. Bindiya also discusses growing up Catholic in India and becoming atheist. The three bond over familial struggles when there are differences of faith and forging your own path. She talks about birthing her book, approaching publishers, facing rejection and then ultimately publishing her novel. We cover everything from the necessity of badass girlfriends, sisterhood, and the toxicity of female competition to publishing as a person of color during racial upheaval. Join the rEvolution https://www.fwdrevolution.com/ Follow Bindiya Schaefer on social media: Website: www.bindiyaschaefer.com  Facebook: Endeavor Financial Coaching https://www.facebook.com/EndeavorFinancialCoaching Instagram: @bindiyaschaefer https://www.instagram.com/bindiyaschaefer/ Linkedin: Bindiya Carmeline (Thomas) Schaefer https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-c-t/

We all grew up thinking that the best way to get somewhere is hard work. But what happens when hard work is zapping you of your health, your relationships, your sanity and more? Let's unwrap some of the traps we have set for ourselves and the ones that have been left for us by our predecessors and the patriarchal structure of work. Morgan Sheets is a Media and Marketing Consultant that teaches female entrepreneurs with established health, wellness, and fitness businesses how to land and leverage media coverage.   Through her program, Get Your Message In The Media, she walks business owners through a step-by-step process to land media coverage so they can increase their impact,  leverage their exposure to attract their ideal clients, increase their income, and establish themselves as an authority and leader in their industry.   Lastly, Morgan has landed media placements for health and wellness entrepreneurs in : Woman’s World, MindBodyGreen, Well + Good, Oprah.com, MSN.com,Prevention,Women’s Health Australia, First For Women, Bustle,The Zoe Report, Thrive Global,Martha Stewart Weddings, and more.

No matter how firm you were in your identity before the pandemic, life during and after it came with a lot of changes. Changes in how we see ourselves, and how we see our lives. For many of us, it came with a shift in roles...whether we liked it or not. There are a lot of complex emotions that get wrapped up in that shift, and whether you are trying to explain to your people that you are starting your own thing, staying home and focusing on something new, or just bucking the whole system there are going to be times where doubt, fear and feeling like an imposter are going to sneak in. We are joined by Janelle Anderson who is a confidence coach, speaker, and author.  She works with women entrepreneurs and leaders helping them show up, stand up, and speak up with fearless confidence.  With her powerful confidence-building formula, women are able to conquer the impostor within and release their unlimited potential.  With the newfound confidence, action-oriented strategies, and tools, they are able to build, grow, and scale a thriving business and make an incredible impact on the world. Janelle works with clients one-on-one, in her signature courses and online clubs. She is the host of the Women Emerging Fearlessly podcast. Lastly, Her new book, Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story,  was just released on January 21, 2022. About her book Take Center Stage: Be the Star of Your Own Story is a powerful and inspiring book that seeks to challenge women to embrace their limitless potential and become the stars of their own stories. Written by renowned speaker and professional coach Janelle Anderson, this book explores the 4-step STAR process – drawing on a mix of practical exercises, timeless spiritual wisdom, and powerful stories of transformation to provide readers with a blueprint for unlocking their true selves. The STAR Process: • Stir your soul awake • Tell the truth to yourself • Accept and activate your true purposeful self •. Release the river of your unlimited potential Perfect for any woman who feels stuck, unfulfilled, and directionless in life Take Center Stage reveals the path to personal growth, artfully blending spiritual advice and insights from God with practical content for putting Janelle’s lessons into practice. This book is a must-read for any woman who wants to overcome adversity and become the strong, confident woman they were meant to be! Link: https://amzn.to/34VnYHW

Mergime Kajtazi was born and raised in Kosovo (a small country in south-east Europe). Ms. Kajtazi holds a Bachelor of Law from University of Prishtina in Kosovo where she worked as a researcher in the Kosovo Democratic Institute. She fell in love with someone who had been raised in the United States. He painted a fairy tale picture of the opportunities that awaited them once they married and both moved to the states together. Like so many young, hopeful, and in love people do - she made the leap. She came to realize that she was vulnerable and isolated from all of her support in a new country. The fairy tale crumbled into a nightmare of fear, abuse, and domestic violence.  As she matured, she became a woman who could not only stand up to her abuser …but also file a restraining order and eventually divorce his ass. She turned her struggle into a purpose. Maggie graduated from Benjamin Cardozo School of Law with a Master of Law Degree in June 2020 and subsequently passed the New York Bar Exam. She now appears on multiple media venues to encourage other people to speak up against domestic violence. Life hasn’t been a fairy tale, but now she’s the one writing her own story. 

Jack Kammer leads Male-Friendly Media and has two podcasts "Men Are Talking" and "Good Will Toward Men," He is not an anti-feminist, he’s a counter feminist and has been working with men’s side of the “gender issue” for a long time, from being a Correctional Officer at Baltimore City Detention Center to working on the National Fatherhood Initiative’s InsideOut Dad program for incarcerated fathers, and authoring two books. He stops by to share with the Clutching Our Pearls audience how feminism limits men. In this roller coaster of an episode, the co-hosts and guest argue, agree, and aggravate each other. We believe that both sides entered into this conversation in good faith, so here we go…