Diary To A Better Me

Kathleen Kobel has mastered the art of selling on Amazon. She has her own Amazon store, and now runs a consulting agency where she teaches others to be successful on Amazon.  You can find Kathleen at www.mastersofmarketplace.com.  To check out her consulting agency, go to www.kobelconsulting.com. Some of Kathleen's favorite resources include: The Amazing Seller Podcast CPC Strategy Blog Jungle Scout Thank you SO much for sharing with us Kathleen! 

Talia Gimeno is the founder of Opening New Doors Foundation. She helps women to overcome the affects of domestic violence. Talia is a survivor of domestic violence herself. She is helping other women through her experiences.  She explains what domestic violence is and why women stay in these abusive relationships. Talia also shares how we can help women in these situations. It may not be how you think.  You can find Talia and her non-profit at www.openingnewdoors.org. If you would like to contact Talia directly, email her at talia@openingnewdoors.org. Thank you so much for sharing your story and insights on this topic Talia!  

Sara Lingenfelter is the founder of Virtual Biz Partner. She trains and empowers moms that want to work from home, but have no idea how to get started. She teaches them how to become a virtual assistant, which is how she started her business.  Sara is a 38 year old mom living in rural Missouri, with no formal business training. Yet here she is with a thriving business, helping other women create their own businesses!  Sara shares her story of how she went from a full time job, to having more clients than she could handle.  We discuss the mentality it takes to start your own business. Then Sara shares the skills needed specifically to be a virtual assistant. It's not as hard as you might think! If you can manage time well, have good communication, and can learn new technical skills then this may be a fit for you.  You can find Sara at www.virtualbizpartner.com. You can also grab Sara's free guide when you visit her site! Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge, Sara!    

Jenna Bayne discusses the need for parents to have resources available for positively influencing children. We not only talk about how this affects children, but how mothers can deal with judgment, self-care, and let go of the need for perfectionism.  You can view Jenna's book series, educational videos, and other resources at www.jennabayne.com. Other resources mentioned in this episode: The Morning Pages Journal by Julia Cameron Jenna also recommends reading any books by Dwayne Dyer. Happy Reading! Thanks for a great conversation and wonderful resources, Jenna! Download my free 5 Day Vision to Reality Video Course here. This will give you the first steps in becoming aware of what you are wanting, where you are at, and most importantly how to start narrowing that gap. By the end of the five days, you will have clarity and know exactly what it is you are wanting in life, but more importantly having a plan to get there. Thank you for listening! Join the Diary To a Better Me Facebook group here.

Honoree Corder has written more than 40 books. Not many people can say that! She has written extensively on the topics of divorce, single moms, and writing books.  NOTE: The audio quality in this episode is not what it should be. I'm saying this because I actually thought of not releasing the episode due to this. However, I really believe that you very well might want to write a book after hearing Honoree speak. So here we go :) Honoree discusses the topic of divorce. She tells why it is so important to have people that support you through this time. We talk about forgiveness. We also dive into self-care and what that can look like. If you feel like you don't have time, then you might think about time blocking. Honoree gives thoughts on how to schedule out your day in advance so you get more done with less distractions.  Honoree then explains why everyone MUST write a book. Not only can you make money from the book itself, but you can build your business from the book itself. People that have written books ar

Karen Briscoe is a top producer in the real estate world. Her real estate group has been recognized as one of the 250 Top Realtor teams in the United States.  She tells how she came to be in real estate, and how being a woman in the real estate business has affected her. We discuss the topics of a positive mindset, fear, rejection, and persistence. Karen also speaks on the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded people.  If you are thinking real estate is a possibility for you, something you would like to do, you are in the right place. Karen Briscoe shares some of the true keys to success in this business.  Karen shares many resources during our discussion.  Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Karen has two gifts for you as well!  7 Day QuickStart 66 Day Calendar Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this

I get many questions about what it is like living and teaching overseas. I lived in Ukraine for five years and East Timor for two years. During this time, I was able to pay off all my student loans, had a baby, and made many life-long friends.  Jenny and Alyssa are two of those friends that I met in Kiev, Ukraine. Today, they share some of their experiences of living overseas. They have both lived in various countries for seven and ten years. They tell what it is like having children in other countries. Jenny and Alyssa also give a run down on the daily life of being a teacher in an international setting. We discuss class size, paraprofessionals in the classroom, budgeting and supplies given to teachers, the unnecessary lesson plans, and more.  If you have ever thought of becoming an international teacher, you will want to listen to this interview!  Thank you Jenny and Alyssa for your openness and generosity! If you have more questions, feel free to reach out to me: jessica@diarytoabetterme.com I work with wo

Julie Reisler is the author of Get a PhD in You: A Course in Miraculous Self Discovery. She is one of the most authentic people I have come across. She shares her struggles with body image and the feeling of being "not enough." Julie describes the climactic moment when she realized that her life needed to change. She shares some of the ways in which her life changed, and what actions she took to facilitate the change.  Julie has a master's degree in coaching and more than twelve certifications around health and well-being. For more information on Julie, you can go to www.juliereisler.com. The resource that Julie suggests is Insight Timer. She has three meditations you can access for free on the site. You can get them here.  Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show and enter the contest giveaway (Coaching session with me, and a $50 Amazon gift card) Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your rat

Karen Basulto experienced a near fatal car accident when she landed her car in deep water. That near death experience led Karen on a journey of personal development.  She shares the story of her accident. Then she tells us what she has accomplished in the past five years since the accident. It was amazing to hear the goals she set, and how she accomplished these goals one at a time.  Karen believes in the power of attending personal development events. We both attended The Best Year Ever Blueprint hosted by Hal Elrod and Jon Berghoff. It is highly recommended. Karen also suggests the Thrive event in Las Vegas.  She is hosting her second peronal development event this June. It is called Fearless Living 2. She discusses what takes place at this event as well. Book suggestions from Karen: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure Karen also wrote a book called The Road Map to Happiness.  Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comm

Lindsay McCarthy is the co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families: How to Bring Out the Best in Your KIDS and Your SELF I met Lindsay when I joined a mastermind group. I loved how her and her husband are down to earth and authentic. Lindsay homeschools her children and has created a routine for them based on Hal Elrod's Miracle Morning.  She talks with us today about the importance of creating a morning routine for yourself, and for your kids. Not sure how to get a great morning routine in before rushing out the door? We talk about habit stacking to build up. Lindsay also goes into details about affirmations and reading for children.  Lindsay is the author of TheGratefulParent.com You can also join her Facebook group for Miracle Morning Parents and Families here. Lindsay's suggested children's books: Spoon by Amy Rosenthal Happy Dreamer by Peter Reynolds I Like Me by Nancy Carlson The I AM! Affirmation Book by Steven Viglione Lindsay also suggests reading books by Brene Brown for personal grow

We talk in this episode about how to maximize our strengths. Alissa is the founder of the Maximize Your Strengths Podcast and The Frickin' Awesome Entrepreneur Podcast. She explains how we can lean into our strengths and use them to accelerate our life. Through maximizing her strengths, she went from nurse to business coach for successful entrepreneurs. She explains how using this strategy is life-changing. Resources mentioned in this episode: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Values Factor by John DeMartini The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins Strengths Profile Finder (This will assess your top five strengths in about 30 minutes). Alissa Daire Nelson's e-workbook (This is her freebie for you!) Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show and enter the contest giveaway: Leave an honest revi

It’s here! The first session of Diary to a Better Me Podcast! You can download the podcast to your computer or listen to it here on the blog. Click here to subscribe in iTunes. Since this is our first session together, I spend a little bit of time introducing myself and what Diary To a Better Me consists of. Also, I go over the formalities of the show and what to expect from future sessions. Future shows will feature a woman that will share her story with us. Special information about the episode such as items mentioned during the session and action items will usually appear below.