Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

In episode 535, I chat with Paul Bobowiec who found a love for dance at a later age.  Side note, Paul was a former dance student of mine as well.  Listen as he chats about: How he became interested in hip hop dance later in life How he started in a Cardio Hip Hop Dance class after heart surgery looking for something to stay healthy he enjoyed Why he loves to dance Why his effort, leadership and smile make his stand out Why he feels being a part of a dance team is more important than people realize How he became a professional dancer for the Wizard's Basketball Dance Team How he became featured in a hip hop company's ad His advice to anyone looking to start something later in 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.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why we should make taking videos and audio recordings of loved ones over photos. 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 533 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series and today I have a special treat for you in honor of Valentine's Day coming up! This is a short compilation of the 5 couples we've interviewed so far on how they met.  You'll hear their stories here and if you'd like to hear their full story, be sure to check out their full audio episodes below. When Adrian Met Shelby When Paul Met Kate When Kenneth Met Brittany When Scot Met Susan When Sirish Met Rama 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 532, I chat with Alan G. Stern, DDS, a dentist who has been in the business for years.  Listen as he chats about: His first experience with a dentist as a kid Why he wanted to become a dentist Why what he does is about a person's wellbeing as a whole Why dentists have some of the highest suicide rates and why mental health needs to be talked about in the field The pros and cons to owning a business What it's like to work with his wife How he keeps people safe during Covid 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 importance of checking in with those 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.

Meditation Mantra Series: Finding Patience in Your Day In episode 530 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, it's okay to go at our own pace.    Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on patience.  Sometimes when we're going through a tough time, we put too many expectations on ourselves.  This is to help create a more patient mindset.    Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

In episode 529, I chat with Lauren and Alik Colbert, certified laughing yoga instructors, adorable couple and the owners of Laughing Lovebugs.  Listen as they chat about: Why health became something they realized they needed to focus on How they met and how they got into laughing yoga The health benefits of laughing yoga How laughing yoga can help your relationship What a class is like A 5 minute demo of the types of exercises you can expect 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 how to adjust when it feels like things aren't working. 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 527 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 does a stream of conscious thought on his feelings and recap of 2020 and his hopes for 2021. Listen and learn and have a conversation with kids you know about it!

In episode 526, I chat with Teri Cox, an advocate for caregivers and healthcare. Listen as she chats about: Her journey into the healthcare space How being a caregiver for her own parents helped her find her why and grow in her career How she started her own business The thing she's most proud of and how it helped caregivers around the world How she defines success and how she wrote a piece in a book with Jack Canfield Her advice to live a great 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.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why teamwork is so valuable and how to create and keep a great team. 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 524 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 is the first in the series and it's about thriving after divorce.  All 4 of us have been divorced and have all found the light at the end of the tunnel.  Listen in to hear what we do to stay healthy and happy and how you can 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.  

In episode 523, I chat with Eric Blevins, a world champion diver. Listen as he chats about: The interesting way he got into diving What it's like to compete at a high level How to keep your mindset when training  What it means to be a champion What he's like as a coach His advice for those looking to get back into a sport as an adult 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 how to try things even despite feeling a bit of fear. 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 521 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 Jae Taylor, who has worked at Expedia, Salesforce and Twitter and is the owner of Mentor Mesh.  Listen as he talks about: His journey of not finishing college, working a full time job and becoming an entrepreneur while having a family which led him to get a full time job in tech His tips for getting a job in tech The questions interviewers ask How to showcase your value Why he suggests product management is a great place to start looking for a tech job for those not in tech right now How he's mentoring others and helping them get work in the tech field 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 520, I chat with Ashely Jackson, who at a young age had to unexpectedly become a caregiver for her fiancé. Listen as she chats about: Her thoughts about relationships growing up How her and her husband met How her husband found out he had cancer and how she cared for him and he recovered What it was like getting married Why she's so passionate about helping caregivers  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 how to express your emotions when you're upset and how to handle it when someone expresses their emotions to you.  You'll hear exactly how to do this and improve your relationships. 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 518 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, yes, I got this.   Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on growth.  We have started a new year and it always seems to be a time people decide to change although side note, you can change and grow any time of the year.  This meditation is about getting into a growth mindset.   Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

In episode 517, I chat with Domhnaill Hernon, who works blending technology and creativity while finding ways to benefit humanity. Listen as he chats about: Growing up in Ireland and his love of music and planes His passion for technology and the arts early on When he realized he could communicate between tech and artists and how he turned frustration into challenge The line between adjusting yourself and being yourself How he started working with Bell Labs How he's blending technology and art to better humanity Examples of the work he's helped bring to life How to get into the type of work he does

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about how to start the new year right and set the tone in the best way possible.  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.