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How can we navigate these uncertain times? There is actually an amazing tool we can access in the book, "The Gift of Maybe." Author, business consultant and business/life coach Allison Carmen joins us on this episode to share with you powerful ways you can enhance your life and experience more resiliency, happiness, and hope.A great way to let go of anxiety and fear and ignite the sparks of positivity and possibility within you!http://www.allisoncarmen.com/Music used:The Light From Our Universe by MusicLFilesMini Fairytales Theme by Sascha EndeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Like what we do? Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/nocofmHosted by Stephanie James. Produced by Chris Lanphear for NoCo FM.Hear more great podcasts at https://noco.fmFollow the show:https://www.thesparkpod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thesparkpodhttps://www.instagram.com/stephaniethespark/Follow NoCo FM:https://twitter.com/nocofmhttps://www.instagram.com/nocofmhttps://www.facebook.com/nocofm

You’re listening to episode number 87. The Profound Impact of our Actions on Others: Finding the Courage to Heal Deep Trauma.In this episode I get to talk with Brittany Lamb. Brittany is the founder of Think Fifty Twenty, a spot dedicated to utilizing your past experiences to build a strong future. Through investing in her own personal development and dedicating time to learning more about how the brain works, Brittany aims to share her insights, experiences and lessons with others. Her passion and purpose is to help others learn from their past to have the best future possible.Brittany is a single mom to a 9 year old boy, Landon. She has her Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, but has left the healthcare field to pursue her writing and speaking career. She is a Victim Impact Panel Speaker for Mother’s Against Drunk Driving, where she utilizes her past experience as a victim in a drunk driving crash to help others realize the dangers of drinking and driving. Brittany also speaks at schools on anti-b

On this episode, we go back into the archives and pull out a conversation with Priest D's niece. Priest D discusses the race conversation he had with his boss. We recap the new song August Alsina came out with. And Priest D's niece lets us know why she chose to attend Berkeley in the fall and why she is not dating Black men any more.

You’re listening to episode number 86. Round Table Talk with Emily Jorgensen: Period PovertyWelcome to another round table talk episode! In this episode, Heather Williams, Amy Norris and I talk with Emily Jorgensen.Emily believes in showing up for each other. Showing up to share the real, ordinary, and extraordinary parts of life. She thinks the three most beautiful traits a human can possess are grace, rawness and vulnerability. If people possess those traits and if they are willing to do the hard work of leaning in, feeling uncomfortable and owning their stories, they can find their true purpose.Emily started doing the hard work and she came to the realization that her purpose was to serves others, while giving grace. When people are fully granting grace to others, they are loving them without judgment and accepting them for who they are at that exact moment in time. When people do those two things, they are able to truly show up for each other. It might be hard. It might take courage, but it is the most im

In this episode, we are talking about Onlyfans. Priest D wants to know if how much money we would get if we established our own Onlyfans account. We also talk about Kanye, get the latest on the Chi and whats going on with Megan the Stallion. We also talk about the Tyson v Jones fight and whether we gone watch it.

You’re listening to episode number 85. Removing the Veil of Injustice and No Longer Accepting the Anti-Black NarrativeIn this episode I get to talk with Jaquikeyah Fields. Jaquikeyah is 20 years old and in her 4th year at Colorado State University. She is a Women and Gender Studies Major with a minor in Anthropology and Political Science. She was born in Denver, Colorado and is an alumna of Denver North High School.  Jaquikeyah has been an activist for as long as she can remember. She is passionate about Social justice, the Black Lives Matter movement, women in Black Lives Matter, and spirituality. We talk in this episode about her experiences growing up with homelessness and being a Black woman who was given a White narrative to live by. She talks about learning to have agency which is the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices. To not be afraid to use our voices and rock the boat when fighting injustice. Her message is a powerful one that will cause people who haven’

On this episode, our host, Dr. Natalie Phillips, spends time with Logan Wells, Co-Founder and CareChief of CareZare.  Watching his parents and aunt take on the monumental task of caring for his grandmother after she was diagnosed with dementia triggered an entrepreneurial spark in Logan, who is the brains behind CareZare, and who created the CareZare App as a high school sophomore.Family caregivers are a mainstay of healthcare in the United States, with 40 million unpaid caregivers contributing an average of 20 hours per week in care. Logan realized he could make a difference in the world of caregiving and developed a business around it. The CareZare app is a free downloadable app that empowers caregivers to stay on top of caring for their loved ones and shift caregiving from a solo burden to a team-driven approach involving other family and friends, professional caregivers, and outside services.For more information about CareZare, please visit:www.carezare.comhttp://facebook.com/carezareapphttps://twitter.co

On this episode, we talk about August, Tamar, vacations and more. We discuss the value of Priest D and Tiff getting a maid. Priest D continues to exploit Tiff's small business venture. And we do a whole lot of talking with the audience.

You’re listening to episode number 84. Overcoming Perfectionism & Finding the Confidence to Start your Own Business.In this episode I get to talk with Samantha Schultz. Samantha is the owner of her travel agency, Plan Your Perfect Vacation, where she’s an expert in travel organization and planning. She works with clients that are overwhelmed, exhausted, or frustrated with the travel planning process. She alleviates their stress and saves them time. Samantha does this by using her travel expertise and connections. She will prioritize, plan, and create life enriching international experiences with a VIP level of service.We talk about her story about overcoming perfectionism. As well as working on becoming more relationship focused and gaining the confidence to start her own business. And really believing that it could be successful. She also talks about her personal growth journey and how we are constantly a work in progress.So, if you are needing some confidence and encouragement to step out and do the thi

What if you could find the golden threads throughout your life that would help you find your life's true purpose? My amazing guest this week is Holly Woods and she will help your discover how your personal golden threads are not only your life's purpose, but the greatest gift you give to humanity. Holly has been coaching and consulting for over 30 years in human and organizational development. She's an integral master coach purpose guide and professional mediator and facilitator, and a mastery energy practitioner.Holly uses the stages of consciousness as a developmental practitioner, and helps people find their purpose in the stages of their life.Connect with Holly:https://hollywoodscoaching.com/Like what we do? Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/nocofmHosted by Stephanie James. Produced by Chris Lanphear for NoCo FM.Hear more great podcasts at https://noco.fmFollow the show:https://www.thesparkpod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thesparkpodhttps://www.instagram.com/stephaniethespark/Follow NoCo FM:htt

On this episode we are talking all about entanglements. That is we are talking about Jada, Will, August and the drama surrounding them.

Warning: The following contains discussions and images of domestic and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.“Take the first step. Even if it is a baby step. Find something that you connect with and just give what you can.” ~ Charmi Gosalia. Today we will be talking with Charmi Gosalia, who is on the Board of Directors with Face Forward International, a non-profit organization founded by Deborah Alessi and Dr. David Alessi, on the principle that survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and cruel acts should have access to surgical care and emotional counseling regardless of their level of income. They exist to bridge this gap and provide these services, free of charge to survivors.  Face Forward Inernational has provided OVER 500 life-changing surgeries to over 200+ survivors.  An average patient’s treatment and visit costs approximately $10,000, and in 2018 alone, they provided over $1,000,000 in free treatment services to their patients. For more information about Face Forward Internatio

You’re listening to episode number 83. Heavy Deep and Real Funny: Encouraging the Discouraged WomanIn this episode I get to talk with Amanda Archibald. Amanda is a multi-passionate, self-employed entrepreneur since 1995.  She has insane wit and loves to dive into the deep end with conversations.  She feels like she is on this earth to encourage the discouraged woman.  Amanda is a single mom of two teen boys and lives in Monument, CO.  She is an Author, blogger, photographer, graphic artist and lover of residual income. In this episode we talk about Amanda’s book, Heavy Deep and Real Funny, as well as her experience with divorce, religion, and personal growth. Amanda is funny, encouraging, and insightful. You’re going to love this episode! No doubt that it is encouraging the discouraged woman!Connect with Amanda* Linktree- linktr.ee/sharpdesigns* Purchase her book HEREWant more of The We Podcast?To listen to more awesome episodes, head on over to thewespot.com where you can find all of our episodes as well as

Have you ever met one of your heroes? I had the awesome pleasure of meeting with my all-time humor hero Dan Cummins and his amazing wife Lynze for a deep dive into dynamic topics that really matter. Join me for this behind-the-scenes conversation with this podcasting power couple as we explore finding resiliency in challenging times, love, connection, and being a force for good in the world. All of this and so much more to sink your teeth into as we serve up a hearty helping of Cummins casserole brainfood, this week, on The Spark.Dan Cummins' websiteTimesuck PodcastTimesuck episode on Genghis Khan, excerpted in this episodeScared To Death Podcast with Dan and LynzeWatch Dan Cummins: Get Outta Here; Devil! on Amazon Prime VideoLike what we do? Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/nocofmHosted by Stephanie James. Produced by Chris Lanphear for NoCo FM.Hear more great podcasts at https://noco.fmFollow the show:https://www.thesparkpod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thesparkpodhttps://www.instagram.com/steph

On this episode, the kids are growing and Tiff doesn't like it. Priest D acting like a groupie. Tiff is getting unemployment and booked n busy with her new balloon venture. We end by discussing the latest development on The Chi.

Bailout funds have been in the news for weeks now, but how do they fit into the bigger picture of the criminal justice and cash bail systems? Ashley Edwards of MGM Bailout joins Feminist Hotdog this week to talk about the racism inherent in the cash bail system, the predatory lending practices that surround it, how listeners can work to abolish cash bail, and why we should view this as a feminist issue. Things We Talked About on This EpisodeMGM Bailout [https://www.mgmbailout.com]National Bailout [https://www.nationalbailout.org]Until Freedom Comes Bailout Toolkit [https://www.nationalbailout.org/untilfreedomcomes]Black Mama’s Bailout [https://www.nationalbailout.org/history]Southerners On New Ground [https://southernersonnewground.org]After Cash Bail: A Framework for Imagining Pretrial Justice [https://bailproject.org/after-cash-bail/]

We can thrive at our life in any age but did you know that we can find a place of greater peace, fulfillment and empowerment as we enter midlife? Join me this week when my guest is Amasuya Basil, nutritionist, author, craniosacral and acupressure therapist as she shares the secrets to what makes us come alive and become more vibrant as we age. We discuss what you need to take your health and happiness to the next level! Learn more about Anasuya:https://www.mybodywisdom.netLike what we do? Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/nocofmHosted by Stephanie James. Produced by Chris Lanphear for NoCo FM.Hear more great podcasts at https://noco.fmFollow the show:https://www.thesparkpod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thesparkpodhttps://www.instagram.com/stephaniethespark/Follow NoCo FM:https://twitter.com/nocofmhttps://www.instagram.com/nocofmhttps://www.facebook.com/nocofm

On this episode, we start by discussing the uptick of gun violence in communities across the country. Tiff and Priest D share their Father's Day adventure. Doc talks about his trip to San Diego with his mom. G King shares a COVID gym story. And Bella freestyles.

In this episode, Dr. Natalie Phillips spends time talking with Lance Allred, the first deaf player in NBA history, international and online keynote speaker, TedX speaker, leadership consultant, visionary, motivator, and best-selling author. Lance was born legally deaf, with 80% hearing loss, into a fringe polygamist commune in rural Montana, where he and his family lived until managing to escape when Lance was 13. With his characteristic courage and grit, he eventually overcame tremendous odds and obstacles to join the Cleveland Cavaliers, making the NBA at the age of 27. "Perseverance is the ability to adapt." ~ Lance AllredLance founded Courage & Grit, a non-profit organization using sports, the arts, and motivational speaking to inspire overlooked and underserved youth, including: deaf/hearing impaired, First Nations, refugee, immigrant, inner-city, rural, low income and/or special needs, by giving them opportunities to attend sessions and camps facilitated and organized by world class athletes and art

You’re listening to episode number 82. Never Give up on Yourself: The Journey of Learning your own Self WorthIn this episode I get to talk with Marti Bruening. Marti has spent the last 20+ years exploring various forms of personal growth and healing and believes strongly that women supporting other women is essential to restoring balance in our challenging world. A key component to healing is recognizing that our worth is inherent – no matter our station in life, paycheck, relationship or family status, number of friends, religious affiliation, race, sexual orientation, or number on the scale.Marti moved to Colorado in 1995 from Texas at the age of 18 and is now a wife to Josh and mom to 9-year-old Amara. She telecommutes for a large non-profit research institute as a proposal manager. She received her B.A. in Journalism from Colorado State University, has taught indoor cycling for 15 years, leads virtual meditation groups for her co-workers, and is also a volunteer with Moms Demand Action.In this episode we