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04/11/2024

**** Political Post ****

“Why I am proudly casting a vote for Kamala Harris”

That said, this post is NOT:

- an attempt to influence anyone's vote. At this point, most of us have likely made our decisions. Rather, this is simply my personal reflection.

- to “other” anyone or to add to any type of division. We are all in this together, regardless of our political perspectives.

***

"Radical Business” and Radical Gaines reflect my drive to explore core truths. In examining everything from workplace conflicts to political views, from spiritual beliefs to ethical frameworks in social enterprise, I've consistently sought to understand the fundamental principles that shape my beliefs and define the principles of my work.

When addressing complex issues, especially in politics, we often lose sight of core truths amid partisan noise. I try to maintain this same commitment to fundamental truths when approaching politics.

One such truth I've discovered: effective leadership, whether in business or politics, requires balancing traditionally masculine and feminine energies. This isn't about sexuality - it's about combining complementary strengths of competition with collaboration, decisive action with inclusive care.

One of the core ideas from Radical Business is the pending shift away from traditional economic models built on a scarcity mindset characterized by dominance, competition, and win-lose scenarios. This traditional approach is being challenged by an abundance mindset that emphasizes care for all stakeholders. While business has traditionally favored masculine approaches, our greatest challenges require a balance of both firmness and empathy.

This all leads to my excitement to cast my vote for Kamala. She embodies this balance - showing strength in prosecution and foreign policy while maintaining a commitment to unity and collective care. I am so tired of the casual hate and division we feel when we disagree with one another. To quote Abraham Lincoln, the inspiration for my youngest son’s name, “We are not enemies, but friends.” Rather than "Make America Great Again," I envision making America great for everyone, for the first time. Harris represents this potential for balanced leadership that could help heal and unite our nation.

God Bless America!

Did you know that 90% of those that menstruate experience PMS!? This means the experience of at least 1 symptom that neg...
08/12/2021

Did you know that 90% of those that menstruate experience PMS!?

This means the experience of at least 1 symptom that negatively impacts their life… When you do the math, we're looking at 26% of the global population is experiencing symptoms for 1-2 weeks/month that alters their lives!🤯

Does this shock you as much as it did us!? Or you know it all too well?

07/12/2021

Why are we taught that Periods are bad? Or an inconvenience? When in fact, menstruation is an essential part of human existence… And when we take time to learn about it, maybe (just maybe) we can shift our mindset from one where a menstrual cycle is a nuisance, to one where we realize it is a super power!

Life is not how it looks in the movies! College isn’t going to look Project X or Blue Mountain State every weekend. Work...
06/12/2021

Life is not how it looks in the movies! College isn’t going to look Project X or Blue Mountain State every weekend. Working isn't going to be an episode of Succession or Mad Men. However, we still let the media dictate our beliefs around so many things before we experience them ourselves.

Periods are portrayed in a negative light in pop culture constantly. The common trope of a girl getting caught off guard by their first period, having to hide in a bathroom or wrap a sweater around their waist. Perpetuates a belief that periods are something to be ashamed about and to keep hidden. As we begin to notice how we as a society have allowed the media to change our expectations of different aspects of life...we must not only try to portray these things positively, but also actively seek education to try and compensate for the false information that is spread.

Share a movie that was influential to you when you were coming of age!

Kate Morton is a Registered Dietitian & the founder of .it.wellness She has a master's degree in Human Clinical Nutritio...
03/12/2021

Kate Morton is a Registered Dietitian & the founder of .it.wellness She has a master's degree in Human Clinical Nutrition that focuses on women's health and fertility.

Her company, Funk It Wellness💖, is a menstrual health company that makes natural products to empower and support the entire cycle. They offer inclusive education and products that are both empowering and delicious.

Make sure to tune in 🎧to our latest episode and hear everything Kate has to share, We’re sure it’ll be valuable for everyone!

Menstruation and Periods are a normal part of life. Actually, let's start that sentence over... Life would not exist wit...
02/12/2021

Menstruation and Periods are a normal part of life. Actually, let's start that sentence over... Life would not exist without menstrual cycles. So, why is there so much stigma around the topic?

This week we welcome Kate Morton from Funk It Wellness to talk about menstruation and throughout our conversation, there were several eye opening, paradigm shifting moments that came from talking about periods and women's menstrual health in a safe space. Many women are continuing to learn about their health many, many years after they have had their first period. But also, other conversations around work, business, productivity, living one's best life, and even removing the negative effects of patriarchal systems are all connected to having thoughtful and open communication about periods.

01/12/2021

Here is a caption: So much of sobriety can feel like loss. Like a loss of a relationship with something that has seemingly helped you in the immediate moment… Ellen shares everything she has gained as a result of sobriety, including loving herself first.

01/12/2021

So much of sobriety can feel like loss. Like a loss of a relationship with something that has seemingly helped you in the immediate moment… Ellen shares everything she has gained as a result of sobriety, including loving herself first.

Have you ever felt like you had dug yourself into a hole 🕳that was just too deep to ever climb out of? Or that you had m...
30/11/2021

Have you ever felt like you had dug yourself into a hole 🕳that was just too deep to ever climb out of? Or that you had made a mistake that would be impossible to fix?

When struggling with addiction these feelings can be very common. Some people watch themselves tear down their bodies, relationships, or social standing, in an attempt to satiate their addiction.

It is important to actively challenge the self deprecating thoughts and feelings that may occur💙

Have any of you ever felt similar emotions? That you were powerless, had messed things up, or something similar? Share about your journey to loving yourself down in the comments.

Ellen is a 36 year old Colorado native who is celebrating over 4 years of sobriety and the proud mother of twins. She li...
29/11/2021

Ellen is a 36 year old Colorado native who is celebrating over 4 years of sobriety and the proud mother of twins. She lives with her family of 4 in Colorado Springs, CO and currently works in Corporate Ethics for a well known defense contractor. Ellen loves animals, especially her dog 🐶 Diego, as well as the multitude of outdoor activities 🏞Colorado has to offer and is very passionate about the French language.

When not working or engaging in the joys of raising twins, she enjoys being a wellness influencer on many different social media platforms to anyone struggling with addiction or infertility.

Ellen can be found at on Instagram & Facebook, as well as her own website www.itsellenelizabeth.com, and is here to support anyone struggling now, anyone who is in recovery, or family members of those struggling💙

The Holiday Season... a time for family, social gatherings, cold nights and warm fires. For many people, these moments a...
25/11/2021

The Holiday Season... a time for family, social gatherings, cold nights and warm fires. For many people, these moments are also filled with alcoholic drinks in hand, and the notion is that if you're not drinking along, you're also not having as much fun. For those who struggle with alcohol and other substance use, this is a time that can be a significant struggle where you may wish you could avoid gatherings all together. We are grateful to be able to share an honest conversation about sobriety as we enter this season.

Ellen Elizabeth joins us to share her journey with alcohol and substance abuse, her hardest moments and how it directly impacted herself, her family and her career. Her road to recovery is an inspiration to all!

Especially if you or someone you know struggles with alcohol and substance, this episode is a great resource to share along as Ellen's story leaves us with a sense of hope, encouragement and even resources to guide others on the recovery journey.

23/11/2021

In this week's episode, we discussed different practices to help deal with generational trauma and emotional abuse from a parent.

While the healing process will be different for everyone, one of the most universal skill sets that can help come from general emotional intelligence. Having the vocabulary and understanding, to apply to your actions and emotions, will allow someone the ability to deal with almost any situation. Making sure to instill this skill set within children allows them to navigate life a little easier, and maybe avoid some of the emotional hardships that come with a lack of understanding.

No one is born with hate, ill will, or any evil in their heart. However, as an individual moves through life there are a...
22/11/2021

No one is born with hate, ill will, or any evil in their heart. However, as an individual moves through life there are an infinite amount of things that can happen to or be done to them that can change the way they interact with others or view the world.

We must not only take the time to realize this if someone wrongs us, but also analyze how different things have affected the way we interact with others...and try to end the cycle of pain.

This week in The Third Place, we were lucky enough to be joined by Tejal Patel!Tejal is a former divorce attorney turned...
20/11/2021

This week in The Third Place, we were lucky enough to be joined by Tejal Patel!

Tejal is a former divorce attorney turned certified mindful parenting coach, breathwork, meditation and mindfulness expert for families.

Tejal has appeared in NBC10, Fox 29, Phl17, Pix 11, Yoga Journal, Parents Magazine, The Huffington Post, Us Weekly Magazine among other places spreading awareness about the Kids Can Meditate movement

Please join us for an amazing episode, we truly think everyone will not only be touched by this episode...but hopefully heal a little as well. Once you have finished the episode, make sure to check out everything else Tejal is doing and the resources she has available for you!

tejalvpatel.com

"Hurt people, hurt people." This powerful and profound phrase holds so much truth. When you are a victim of any form of ...
18/11/2021

"Hurt people, hurt people." This powerful and profound phrase holds so much truth. When you are a victim of any form of trauma, and you have the healing and ability needed to step back and look at the person who caused you pain, you can often find that the hurtful behavior patterns that someone exhibits stem from pain that another person had caused them earlier in their lives.

We asked Tejal to join us today to specifically talk about Narcissistic behaviors and how these negative behavior patterns could be broken. Tejal Patel is the host of the Time-In Talks Podcast, and author of The Mom’s Choice Gold Award winning book🏅Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities to Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused and motivational speaker.

Her doable approach to family meditation and mindfully handling meltdowns (yours and your kids) sets her apart from the traditional self-help crowd and makes her a go-to expert for modern parents who want to 💅NamaSLAY stress, snap less and raise mindful kids too.

It’s always hard to take a look back on how you may have been negatively impacted by people close to you, join us so you don’t have to do it alone💙.

In a world where people are quick to assign labels, make assumptions, and perpetuate stereotypes...Introverted people ar...
17/11/2021

In a world where people are quick to assign labels, make assumptions, and perpetuate stereotypes...Introverted people are just another group of people made to feel as though they are “other”. During our discussion with Sara Lewis in this week's episode, we hoped to help break down some of these “myths”surrounding introversion.

How do you feel about these statements? Do you feel that you have let yourself believe some of these things? We encourage you to share and discuss with others in the comment section below.

This week in The Third Place, we covered the fascinating topic of Introverts and Extroverts, and how to understand their...
12/11/2021

This week in The Third Place, we covered the fascinating topic of Introverts and Extroverts, and how to understand their differences! Do you gain energy from being around a lot of people and processing out loud? OR, do you absolutely crave complete aloneness and silence to replenish your being? Or both?!?

Our guest this week, Sara Lewis, loves to empower introverted small business owners to use their personality to their advantage. As the founder of Introverts Emerge, she created a brand dedicated to the growth of introverted entrepreneurs. Through coaching and training, Sara helps entrepreneurs put themselves out there, gain confidence, and grow their business successfully.

Join us for a very interesting episode, and take that time to self-reflect.

11/11/2021

Check out this new TEEN HOSTED podcast called In Your Ellement… brought to you by our Podcast Publishing House and Mary’s company/app the ellement collective™.

Mary has been busy for the last few months and couldn’t do this new, additional project without cohost David. Please give it some love.

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Our first host is my 15-year-old mentee and TEDx speaker Abby Jones!


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Why are we taught that Periods are bad? Or an inconvenience? When in fact, menstruation is an essential part of human existence… And when we take time to learn about it, maybe (just maybe) we can shift our mindset from one where a menstrual cycle is a nuisance, to one where we realize it is a super power! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #womenshealth #hormonebalance #seedcycling #breakthestigma #cyclicalliving #selfcare #periodsarenormal #thethirdplacepodcast #thethirdplace #sexeducation #reeducation #femalehealth #funkitwellness

Here is a caption: So much of sobriety can feel like loss. Like a loss of a relationship with something that has seemingly helped you in the immediate moment… Ellen shares everything she has gained as a result of sobriety, including loving herself first. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #selflove #strugglingwithaddiction #addictionrecovery #addiction #recoveryispossible #takebackcontrol #nevertoolate #infertility #infertilitysucks #changeyourlife

So much of sobriety can feel like loss. Like a loss of a relationship with something that has seemingly helped you in the immediate moment… Ellen shares everything she has gained as a result of sobriety, including loving herself first. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #addictionrecovery #strugglingwithaddiction #addiction #infertility #selflove #recovery #recoveryispossible #nevertoolate #changeyourlife

In this week's episode, we discussed different practices to help deal with generational trauma and emotional abuse from a parent. While the healing process will be different for everyone, one of the most universal skill sets that can help come from general emotional intelligence. Having the vocabulary and understanding, to apply to your actions and emotions, will allow someone the ability to deal with almost any situation. Making sure to instill this skill set within children allows them to navigate life a little easier, and maybe avoid some of the emotional hardships that come with a lack of understanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #emotionalabuse #emotionaltrauma #dealingwithnarcissists #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticparent #hurtpeoplehurtpeople #childhoodtrauma #generationaltrauma #healing #thethirdplace #thethirdplacepodcast #parenting #emotionalintelligence

Check out this new TEEN HOSTED podcast called In Your Ellement… brought to you by our Podcast Publishing House and Mary’s company/app the ellement collective™. Mary has been busy for the last few months and couldn’t do this new, additional project without cohost David. Please give it some love. ✨ listen where you follow your podcasts 👉🏼 follow it! ✍️ write a review 💕 share! Our first host is my 15-year-old mentee and TEDx speaker Abby Jones! @ellementcollective ellementcollective.com/podcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #teenpodcast #teenhosted #launch #newpodcast #inyouellement #ellementcollective #selflove #boundaries #teenresources

It’s very easy for a discussion around politics to turn into a debate. Political beliefs are held very close to the heart, and this causes people to become very passionate when the topics are brought up or ideas challenged. Kim and Chris Watson joined us in The Third Place and shared how the organization they belong to, the Braver Angels, holds space to listen, learn, and respect the political beliefs of all who join them. They utilize this same practice in their own marriage, having been married for 33 years while belonging to opposite sides of the political spectrum. Please join us in learning how to hold space for those with differing beliefs. This is not only applicable to those on different sides of a topic, but anyone you’ll meet who may present new ideas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #activelistening #discussion #hearbothsides #americanpolitics #politics #marriage #ahousedivided #marriagetips #braverangels #discussnotdebate #republican #democrats

Being a woman in America is by no means easy. It is that struggle, the fight for gender equality that allows for women to become such powerful allies to other marginalized groups. In this episode, Sara and Misasha discuss how white women especially, can use this understanding of oppression paired with the privilege they hold, to be a powerful voice for others. 📢 Please join us in this episode for this very important conversation, and let us know in the comments below about a time you felt you were able to for a marginalized community, or that you witnessed someone else do the same✊ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #racialequality #racialjustice #racism #racisminamerica #stopasianhate #blacklivesmatter #diversity #diversityandinclusion #activebystander #whiteprivilege #dearwhitepeople #dearwhitewomen #dearwhitewomenpodcast #thethirdplace #thethirdplacepodcast #importanttopics #importantthings

We have been made to think that money is the only thing that matters. The only thing that holds real value. However, while money is important, there are other things that are equally so. Our guest from this past week, AJ Bishop, shares how our talents, and our time are additional things of value that can be offered to others and the world. Exploring the principle, “Give, and you shall receive”. We urge you to join us to learn how you can maximize your contributions to those around you and the gifts you receive as well. Welcome to The Third Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #financialfreedom #financialliteracy #financialwellness #money #healthyhabits #personalfinance #debtfreecommunity #debtfree #moneycoach #podcast #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #conversationsovercoffee #topicsthatmatter #thethirdplace #thethirdplacepodcast

We were struck by this moment on the podcast... Our guests, Jesse and Doug Brown of uniquely_knitted, spoke to the sobering reality with adoption and fostering when it comes to the potential that the child may choose leave your family. And that in actuality, all parents are faced with this reality at one point or another, it just more predictably happens around 18...⁠ ⁠ If you are a parent of any kind, how have you prepared for that “empty nester” feeling?

🌱 In The Third Place we consider a this AND that perspective. Because when we come from a place of realizing that our experiences and perspectives are uniquely our own, we can start to understand where the emotional and psychological charge comes from, for ourselves and others. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ It is in this curious 🧐 state, this "third place" that topics like renewable energy are not about it being mutually exclusive with the opposing way. But instead, we welcome both sides into the conversation. ⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ .⁠⁠ #greenenergy #bethechange #zerowasteliving #ecofriendly #ecowarrior #solarpower #renewableenergy #fossilfuels #climatecrisis #cleanenergy #carbonfootprint #savetheplanet #sustainableliving #saveourplanet #savetheearth #noplanetb #environmentallyconscious ⁠⁠ #thethirdplacepodcast #thethirdplacecommunity #podcast #podcasters #podcastshow #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #empower #ittakesavillage #selfhelppodcast #podcastlife #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict

Our guest @marisareneelee called it in December.... Joe Biden is the perfect president at the perfect time to lead us through grief.

Kathryn, who is also Mary’s mom, was another guest contributor on our latest episode where we acknowledge 2020 fatigue through stories of love and hope. She reminds us about the power of presence, and the unexpected gifts that can come of simply “being” with someone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #storiesofloveandhope #storiesoflove #hope #lovehope #conversationsthatmatter #conversationsovercoffee #importantthings #importantquestions #storiesoflove ⁠ #overcomingchallenges #thethirdplacepodcast #thethirdplacecommunity #podcast #podcasters #podcastshow #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #empower #beautifulstories #comeasyouare #selfhelppodcast #womeninbiz #podcastlife #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #selflove #storiestotell #givingback #podcasthosts #helpfultips #storiesuntold #hopefulforthefuture #hopetown

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We all connect through so many ways and on different levels. The Third Place can be used to describe your local coffee or tea house… It’s not your home, not your work, but a THIRD place where people gather, like a community living room! We will talk through how our businesses can support deeper levels of connection, as well as the different ways we connect: from intimate to social connections, personal and even how we can connect digitally, but in meaningful ways!