Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about how to start making people feel included in your day to day life.   Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 554 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of a variety of experts, meditations and connected conversations to improve your mindset and get you thinking in a more open, positive way. This episode is part of the Connected Conversations: Relationship Series. I love love and I think there needs to be more conversations around happy and healthy conversations with a little "When Harry Met Sally" flavor (great movie!).    On this episode, meet Laura and Russ.  This is their relationship story. Listen and you'll hear:  Each of their thoughts on relationships early on in life  How they met What it's like to date and get married as a single mom after divorce What it's like to get married as a man later in life Changing the meaning of what a Dad is Moving from Me and the Kids and You to Us How they knew they were right for each other How they handle conflict Their advice to those looking for the right healthy rel

In episode 553, I chat with former NFL athlete and entrepreneur Fred Baxter.     Listen as he chats about: Who influenced him to get into football as a young man The influence living with a single mom and going to church shaped his life and outlook How he got drafted into the NFL and what it was like to work with some of the top coaches at the time What it was like to be on the Jets, the Bears and the Patriots  What is was like to win the Super Bowl in 2003 How and why he played multiple roles on the team to stay relevant and be seen Why teamwork and mindset matter more than anything else in football His passion for working with nonprofits and the local community Why he loves working with kids today to help them just as he was helped as a young man Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why and how to create a bucket list of things you want to do in your life.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 551 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of experts sharing mindset education, our Connected Conversation series, meditations and once a month a kid's perspective to help you open your mind to new ideas as well. Each month you'll be hearing from our kid co-host, Aiden.  On this episode, Aiden talks about with his sister about women empowerment and asks her thoughts on being a young woman growing up in today's world. 

In episode 550, I chat with Mijha Godfrey who is a mom and a lawyer found a large need for parents needing books for kids of color to showcase stories that showcased them and their greatness.     Listen as she chats about: Why empathy is important How media and books effect us and why representation is important Why you don't have to overcome and you can just be Why only a small group of fiction books that star a child of color are available and how she's finding them and sending them to kids with her company Jambo Books and how she's encouraging more people of color to author books as well Why she suggests there needs to be more opportunities for authors of color and would love to see more publishing companies help foster them Is it a parents job to teach empathy  How to showcase how we look different but that it's also beautiful Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why she likes meditation, what's she gotten out of it and why she's challenging you to try it.  View the free meditation mantra series on this show each month and all of them here.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 548 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of our connected conversations and it's with my 3 co-hosts: Sonja, Lee and Patty.  Each month you'll hear a segment we call, "Let's Talk" where we chat about an important topic. In this episode we chat about a topic we don't feel is talked about enough - women and finances.  *Please note, none of us are accountants or financial advisors and we do recommend you consult with the right one for you for the right advice for you, but we are women who have learned a thing or two and wanted to chat about this taboo, yet so important topic. You'll hear us chat about: Where we learned about money How we changed our mindset about it Things we've found to be helpful The budget systems we use Understanding retirement What it's like when the woman makes the most in a relationship Societal stereotypes a

In episode 547, I chat with Robert Lucas who is an IT professional by day and an incredible cake decorator in his spare time.    Listen as he chats about: How he started getting interested in baking How in just 2 years with no formal training, he's created high level cakes and a million TikTok followers Where his creativity comes from and why fun is the number one ingredient for creativity Why he started creating and posting on social media despite worrying what others might think How he handles the pressure from a large following His advice for those wanting to be creative but feeling afraid His goals for the future   Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about the differences between being an employee, an entrepreneur and an intrapreneur.  You'll hear the pros and cons of each and her suggestion of how to find the right option for you.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 545 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the expert series. I chatted with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Prescilla John. Listen as she talks about: How to define resiliency Are we born with resiliency or not How kids handle stress How dance and movement help with stress How parents and teachers can help kids build resilience  How to teach teens today how to use social media in a way that doesn't affect their mental health How adults handle stress differently than kids How to get rid of self-care guilt How to be resilient when you lose your job How to be resilient when dealing with social injustice How to be resilient and deal with loneliness What therapy is and isn't and why it's important Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extr

In episode 544, I chat with Russell Miller who has had a professional career in theater operations and productions for many years.   Listen as he chats about: Going from on stage to backstage Why Apprenticeship was so valuable to his work How to get into theatre and get paid What its like to work with movie stars vs theater actors How to decide what to keep the same vs create new stuff on old classics How to focus on strengths and how he's turned theatre around in Covid Writing a kids book called Broadway Baby   Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why and how to get go of perfection and be kinder to ourselves and more genuine in who we really are.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

Meditation Mantra Series: Cultivating Kindness for Yourself and Others In episode 542 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series. As part of the Wednesday mindset education series on this show you’ll be hearing from me as I share with you some writings I've created based off of some of the internal meditations, mantras and internal dialogue that I do for myself. Over the years this thinking has helped me and so I share it with you because sometimes we just need to know how to give and accept kindness.  Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on kindness.    Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

In episode 541, I chat with Scott Blumstein who at the young age of 25, Scott beat the field of 7,221 people to win the 2017 World Series of Poker main event for $8,150,000. After graduating from Temple University with an accounting degree, Scott Blumstein decided to put his affinity for numbers to work in a different way. Having fallen in love with the game of poker at a young age, he decided to take a run at playing it professionally before entering the workforce. He successfully made a modest living for a few years before breaking through and capturing the title everyone who plays cards dreams about.  Listen as he chats about: How he got into cards initially How to get into the world series of poker The mindset for poker Focusing on yourself vs on others in a poker game What it was like at the World Series of Poker in 2017 and How He Won $8 million Life after winning Finding your next step in life   Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindse

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why we need to have a little more patience for ourselves. Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 539 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of experts sharing mindset education, our Connected Conversation series, meditations and once a month a kid's perspective to help you open your mind to new ideas as well. Each month you'll be hearing from our kid co-host, Aiden.  On this episode,  Aiden talks about the importance of Black History Month and he asks his mom to describe what love is. Listen and learn and have a conversation with kids you know about it!

In episode 538, I chat with Tara Blume a professional Foley Artist who's won an Emmy for her work. Listen as she chats about: Her start in the arts What Foley Art is What is the difference between art and editing How Foley and Special Effects Differ How she hears and creates sounds How she got into Foley and how others can do the same Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why emotional connections are the most important for relationships plus how to connect better to yourself first and then chat with the other person.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 536 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of our connected conversations and it's with my 3 new co-hosts: Sonja, Lee and Patty.  Each month you'll hear a segment we call, "Let's Talk" where we chat about an important topic. Today's chat has Sonja, Patty and myself and also includes 3 guests, Janelle, John and Jose.  In this episode we chat about modern dating but for those of us in the age range of 30-60.  Those of us in this age range remember dating before the iPhone and online dating, but we chat about navigating it all in this age group today in 2021.  You'll hear what men and women think and also why it's okay to be single too.    Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.