A is for Adversity

A is for Adversity

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Graceful Resilience w/ Kyrie Blaney

Graceful Resilience w/ Kyrie Blaney This podcast episode captures a conversation between Jen Banks and Kyrie Blaney, the host of 'The Confident Mompreneur' podcast, where they discuss a range of topics including personal growth, overcoming adversity, entrepreneurship, mental health, and the importance of community and vulnerability. Kyrie shares her journey through difficult life experiences, including coping with an abusive relationship, mental health challenges, and her passion for helping women find confidence. The episode emphasizes the power of storytelling, support among women, and the significance of being authentic and vulnerable in creating connections and building communities. For more info visit: https://www.theconfidentmompreneur.com/ https://aisforadversity.com/ #Inspiration #WomenSupportingWomen #Entrepreneurship #Empowerment #PodcastLife #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #WomenInBusiness #OvercomingAdversity #ConfidenceBoost 00:00 Welcome and Personal Updates 01:19 Introducing Kyrie Blaney: The Confident Mompreneur 01:43 Getting to Know Kyrie: Life, Passions, and Entrepreneurship 09:50 Kyrie's Journey Through Adversity and Growth 13:07 Empowering Women and Building Community 15:26 Kyrie's Speaking Engagements and Future Plans 17:26 The Power of Sharing Stories and Building Connections 19:41 Where to Find Kyrie and Closing Thoughts 20:34 Acknowledgments and Sign-off

Feng Shui w/ Tina Falk

Feng Shui, Personal Strengths, and Navigating Adversity with Tina Falk This podcast episode features an interview with Tina Falk, a Feng Shui master with years of experience and deep knowledge in the practice. The host begins with updates and an invitation for listeners to follow her on Instagram and announces her upcoming book. Tina shares her personal journey, moving from the Twin Cities to Utah and discovering her strengths with the help of her family and colleagues, emphasizing integrity, being a doer, and wisdom. She also reflects on wearing the hats of a teacher, student, and grandmother, and the core value of gratitude in her life. A significant part of the conversation covers Tina's personal challenges, particularly her revelations regarding her father's behavior, leading her to understand his narcissistic personality disorder. Tina then dives into her work in Feng Shui and Chinese astrology, explaining how these practices have shaped her career and personal philosophy. She discusses her role as both a practitioner and a teacher, highlighting how Chinese astrology assists individuals and businesses in understanding personalities and environments for better harmony. The podcast wraps up with Tina sharing insights about living beyond extremes, advocating for a balanced approach to life, and leaving listeners with thoughts on gratitude and choice in perspective. 00:00 Welcome and Podcast Introduction 00:39 Upcoming Book Announcement and Guest Introduction 00:51 Deep Dive with Tina Falk: Feng Shui Master 01:40 Tina's Personal Journey and Strengths 06:58 Exploring Core Values and Gratitude 08:34 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal Story 16:14 The Power of Chinese Astrology in Feng Shui 23:23 The Impact of Feng Shui on Business and Personal Growth 28:49 Closing Thoughts and Future Connections

Feeling Supported Through Adversity w/ 'Mrs. Daybreak' Amanda McCombs

Overcoming Adversity with Amanda McCombs: Teaching, Pageantry, and Personal Triumphs This podcast episode features an inspiring interview with Amanda McCombs, a first-grade teacher, Mrs. Daybreak, and a contestant in the Miss Utah America pageant. Amanda shares insights into her life, discussing the joys and challenges of being a part of a blended family, her journey through the adversity of a shingles diagnosis that led to significant sensory sensitivities, and the tragic loss of her mother. Despite these hardships, Amanda talks about finding strength and solace in her roles as a teacher and pageant participant, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, self-care, and overcoming societal expectations. The conversation also covers Amanda's favorite indoor and outdoor activities, her core values, and how the upcoming Miss Utah America pageant has become a platform for her to connect with and support other women. The episode is a testament to resilience, community, and the transformative power of facing adversity head-on. PodcastEpisode #InspiringStories #ResilienceJourney #Vulnerability #Strength #Adversity #TeacherLife #MrsDaybreak #Resilience #Courage #OvercomingChallenges #GrowthMindset #AdversityIntoStrength #BloomInAdversity #Empowerment #PositiveVibes #HopeAndStrength #SelfDiscoveryJourney #ResilienceInAdversity #EmbraceGrowth #PowerOfStorytelling #Connection #InspiringTruths #StrengthWithin #Determination #PowerfulStories #ResilienceChat #EmpowermentStories #CourageousHearts 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast: A Bright Spot in Your Day 00:14 Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events and Special Days 00:36 Diving Into the Interview: Meet Amanda 01:06 Amanda's Life in Daybreak: Family, Teaching, and Mrs. Daybreak 01:55 Exploring Indoor and Outdoor Favorites 02:54 Wearing Many Hats: Mom, Teacher, and More 03:44 Core Values and Authentic Living 05:19 Facing Adversity: Amanda's Battle with Shingles 14:21 The Power of Teaching and Overcoming Challenges 14:50 The Joy and Challenges of Teaching First Grade 15:33 Dreams Beyond the Classroom: From Blogging to Podcasting 16:33 Unexpected Journey: Entering the World of Pageantry 17:26 A Personal Loss and the Spiral into Depression 19:46 Finding Light in Darkness: The Pageant Experience 22:43 Embracing Vulnerability and Building Community 23:33 The Importance of Self-Care and Supporting Each Other 25:57 Closing Thoughts: The Impact of Teaching and Pageantry 27:23 A Heartfelt Farewell and Encouragement to Explore

Encore: Empowering Women For International Women's Day

A Is For Adversity presents an encore presentation of the International Women's Day panel made up of Daybreak residents. Empowering Women: International Women's Day Roundtable Discussion This episode on Ride The Wave Media is a powerful roundtable discussion hosted by Becks Nielsen and Jen Banks on International Women's Day. The podcast convened women from various walks of life including real estate, entertainment, coaching, birth doula services, aerospace, and retail. They highlighted their unique experiences and emphasized the significance of women supporting each other. The discussion covered a range of topics including challenges faced during motherhood, their professional journeys, and the importance of maintaining individual identity. A key takeaway was that sharing personal stories and experiences foster empathy and connection, giving strength to others in their respective journeys. Support: Made Mindful International Women's Day Special Thanks to Utah Hustler's Podcast #IWD2024 #empowerment #womansjourney #motherhoodmagic #girlboss #womanempowerment #internationalwomensday #girltribe #radiodaybreak #RealWomenRealstories 00:00 Introduction and Panel Presentation 02:32 Personal Stories and Experiences 04:58 Discussion on International Women's Day 11:01 Overcoming Mom Guilt and Embracing Individuality 14:37 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Interests 20:37 Raising Boys and Breaking Gender Norms 23:49 The Power of Dating Your Kids 26:04 Empowering Women Through Birth 27:18 The Vulnerability and Power of Motherhood 27:55 Sharing Personal Experiences of Motherhood 30:07 The Magic and Challenges of Postpartum 30:56 The Superhero Nature of Womanhood 32:22 The Importance of Understanding Women's Stories 37:02 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Exploring Identity w/ Tina Salisbury

Empowering Moms to Maintain Identity and Achieve Work-Life Balance In this episode, Jen welcomes Tina Salisbury, a master life design and performance coach who specializes in helping successful working moms achieve work-life balance. They discuss the importance of mothers maintaining their identity through motherhood, the challenges of saying 'no' to maintain one's priorities, and strategies for understanding and pursuing personal core values amidst the roles of wife, mother, and professional. Tina highlights the necessity of self-care and shares her personal journey of finding time for herself despite her responsibilities, emphasizing the analogy of a crystal vase to illustrate the importance of filling oneself up to avoid burnout. The conversation also explores creative solutions for finding personal time and concludes with details about the upcoming Momentum Next Level Summit on March 22nd, aimed at empowering working mothers. #EmpoweredWomen #LimitlessPossibilities #WorkingMoms #SelfCareJourney #CommunitySupport #MomSummit #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #Empowerment #LiveEvent Hashtags: #EmpoweredWomen #LimitlessPossibilities #WorkingMoms #SelfCareJourney #CommunitySupport #MomSummit #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #Empowerment #LiveEvent 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:47 The Interview Begins: Meeting Tina Salisbury 02:47 Discussing Core Values and Identity 04:22 Balancing Personal Needs and Family Responsibilities 05:51 The Power of Saying 'Yes' and 'No' 09:11 Exploring Personal Passions and Self-Care 15:13 Overcoming Limitations and Embracing Possibilities 16:29 Creating Space for Personal Growth 24:44 Upcoming Event: Momentum Next Level Summit 29:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Empowering Connections & Embracing Opportunities w/ Karen Scoffield

Empowering Connections & Embracing Opportunities w/ Karen Scoffield Jen Banks has an intriguing conversation with Karen Scoffield. Karen discusses her experiences juggling motherhood and her passion for real estate. She gives insights into her background that include growing up in Draper, Utah, and her educational journey. Karen also recounts supporting her husband through law school while maintaining her career. On her love for traveling, she details taking her children on adventures around the world. She ably touches on painful personal topics such as dealing with miscarriages and the unexpected passing of her younger brother. Karen further shares her interactive journey with the community through the Facebook group 'Ladies of East Lake' that she founded. She emphasizes her love for connection and fostering a safe and supportive environment for women. 00:00 Introduction and Getting to Know Karen 00:45 Karen's Journey into Real Estate 02:40 The Joy of Travel and Exploring the World 04:59 Instilling Patriotism in the Younger Generation 07:52 The Importance of Supporting Teachers 10:02 Dealing with Adversity and Loss 13:46 Creating a Safe Space for Women in the Community 16:33 The Power of Connection and Final Thoughts

Do It Today w/ Dan Rawls

Do It Today w/ Dan Rawls In this podcast episode of 'A is for Adversity', host Jen Banks first introduces Dan Rawls, an entrepreneur with 35 years of experience. In the conversation, Dan talks about his business interests in nutrition through his company Juice Plus, which offers whole food nutrition products, and his networking business group where he helps people earn revenue and referrals through professional connections. Dan also shares the quote, 'for things to change, you have to change', from his mentor Jim Rohn, which guides him in life. 00:00 Introduction 00:00 Brighter Shades Ahead: Your Ultimate Destination for Teeth Whitening 01:01 Boost Your Confidence with Shannon Galladay's Fitness and Nutrition Package 02:08 Welcome to 'A is for Adversity' Podcast 02:49 Introducing Dan Rawls: A Wealth of Knowledge in Life and Business 09:38 Dan Rawls on His Entrepreneurial Journey and Core Values 10:41 Daybreak Dough: Peaceful Screen-Free Activities 11:45 Unveil the Magic of Your Birth Chart with Cambria Davis 12:57 Dan Rawls on His Businesses and Networking 19:43 Conclusion and Contact Information

Cake As A Catalyst For Growth w/ Carissa Starks

Cake As A Catalyst For Growth w/ Carissa Starks In this podcast episode, host Jen Banks interviews Carissa Starks, a mother, wife, and cake decorator. Carissa shares her entrepreneurship journey that began with baking a cake in a rice cooker in her apartment in Japan, leading to a successful business, 'Eat My Sweets By Carissa.' Carissa shares her experiences living in Japan, her change of career, and her goals for growing her business. She also addresses overcoming anxiety and the importance of striving for more than we think we're capable of achieving. Furthermore, advertisements for Brighter Shades Ahead and Golloday Fit services, a local homemade Play-Doh and sensory kit business called Daybreak Dough, and astrologer and energy healer services by Kaya Community founder Kambria Davis, are highlighted. Jen also shares a snippet of her personal life, discussing recent birthday parties attended and sharing her gift-giving strategy. #CakeAsACatalyst #EatMySweetsByCarissa #EntrepreneurshipJourney #BakingInJapan #AnxietyAwareness #StriveForMore #BrighterShadesAhead #GollodayFit #DaybreakDough #KayaCommunity

Celebrations By Design w/ Carla Lifferth

'Celebrations By Design w/ Carla Lifferth' In this episode, Carla from Liffcake Parties discusses how her party planning and rental business helps clients create memorable events within their budget. She shares that her children, especially her son, were the inspiration behind starting her own business. She gives insight into how event planning is more than just organizing a party, it's about creating magical experiences for her clients, their personalized details make every event truly unique. She also shares the challenges she faces, such as learning to say 'no' and maintaining her core value of loyalty. Carla reveals the source of the business name 'Liffcake', a melding of her and her husband's names to express their family-oriented business. She mentions that they own various party materials for rental, from bounce houses to customizable marquees. The conversation concludes with Carla inviting anyone interested in planning an event to contact Liffcake Parties. #CelebrationsByDesign #LiffcakeParties #PartyPlanningTips #EventPlanningPodcast #BounceHouseFun #CustomMarquees #FamilyBusiness #LoyaltyMatters #MagicalExperiences #PersonalizedDetails

BONUS - ”Radio Daybreak” Interviews Jen Banks

Summary In this episode, the hosts introduce the new year and discuss their New Year's resolutions. They then welcome their guest, Jen Banks from 'A is for Adversity', and discuss the inspiration behind her podcast name. Jen shares her journey of creating 134 episodes and her plans for the upcoming season. The hosts ask for advice for female entrepreneurs and starting a podcast. Jen emphasizes the importance of embracing the messy middle and not being afraid of failure. They also discuss personal growth and reflect on early episodes. Jen announces her collaboration with Ride the Wave Media and her goal of publishing her quote book. The hosts share their love for the sitcom Friends and discuss which characters they relate to the most. The episode ends with an important message on mental health and a preview of upcoming episodes on Radio Daybreak. Takeaways Embrace the messy middle and don't be afraid of failure. Consistency is key in podcasting and business. Personal growth and reflection are important in the journey of entrepreneurship. Collaboration and support from others can lead to success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and New Year's Resolutions 00:59 Introduction of Guest: Jen Banks from A is for Adversity 03:06 Jen Banks' Podcast Name and Concept 06:22 Advice for Female Entrepreneurs and Starting a Podcast 07:19 Embracing the Messy Middle and Overcoming Challenges 08:13 Reflecting on Early Episodes and Personal Growth 11:30 Collaboration with Ride the Wave Media and Future Plans 14:21 Jen Banks' Accomplishments and Book Publishing Goals 17:16 Controversial Statement: Friends is the Best Sitcom 20:07 Discussion on Relating to Friends Characters 21:59 Important Message on Mental Health (1.800.662.HELP) 22:23 Upcoming Episodes on Radio Daybreak

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