The Bad-Ass Soul Seeking Warrior Podcast Series

Talia is the founder and owner of Quest Studio. Over the past decade, Talia’s passion for preventative healthcare has motivated her to work with an array of different populations, including cardiac rehab, gastric bypass, pediatric weight management, group exercise, personal training, posture rehab, yoga, wellness coaching, corporate fitness, athletes, supplementation, veterans, and much more! She strives daily to take her and others' health and fitness to the next level. Talia has loved music and began playing violin and singing at age 7. She performed as lead singer with local bands, including Tin Pan Alley, Daddy-O & the Sax Maniax, Take 5, Electric City Groove, and Essence, and continues to sing for worship at her church, weddings, and special events. She released her first CD in December 2018. Finally, if you are looking for an inspiring speaker, put Talia on your list. Here is the link to her talk at the Empower Conference a few years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEj9sMERDT4 Website: https://www.myqueststudio.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talia-walsh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talia.walsh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taliawalsh/ About the church: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5_cQ7FrGG2/

Ms. Sacks-Mandel is the Global Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft for the education industry. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at two unique technically advanced large public-school districts where she enabled student centric teaching and learning which resulted in significant improvements in student outcomes. Prior to pivoting to Education, she led technology innovation teams at IBM, Walt Disney World, and Harcourt, Inc and provided management consulting support for many other organizations. Ms. Sacks-Mandel has won numerous state, national, and global awards for her leadership, vision, technical excellence, and her commitment to supporting women in technology. In her new book Empowered: Frame your Narrative, Own your Power., Ms. Sacks-Mandel shares how we can all overcome both personal and professional challenges. By framing ourselves as the hero, not the victim of our stories and forgiving those who have harmed us, we free ourselves from the burden of carrying past pain. Taking responsibility for our narrative enables us to own our power, choose our purpose, and define our own version of success. She believes that true power is the power to empower others. Her life story is rough and yet she finds the opportunity for humor, contribution, exhilaration and ultimately joy and serenity. You can learn more about Serena here: www.serenasacksmandel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-sacks-mandel/ https://www.facebook.com/SerenaSacksMandel

Angela Scott is an entrepreneur, woman in leadership, and the founder of The Office of Angela Scott. The company is funded, founded and operated by women. Angela designs footwear for Women Who Mean Business. In our conversation you will learn about Angela's upbringing, the challenges she had in school, and her pathway to creating her company. She speaks passionately about her unwavering conviction to design her shoes and build her brand. Follow Angela on social media where she generously shares her business experiences and inspires others to keep going through the challenging times. https://www.linkedin.com/in/theangelascott/ instagram.com/officeofangelascott/ facebook.com/OfficeofAngelaScott girlsinc.org

The Durham Report. Did you hear about it? Did you read any of it? Well, I have, and I did. I am sharing some facts and thoughts about what it uncovered. And I am inviting you to join me in becoming an informed American. These things matter. Unless well educate ourselves about what is going on in American politics we will pay a high price. This is not about us and them or Democrat versus Republican. This is about the policies and intentions of our current administration and those of the folks running for President of the United States in 2024. It is not a personality contest. It must be about policies and how the polices of the elected President have and will affect our lives and our country. Please educate yourself. Do the research. Determine for yourself what is best for you and your loved ones. Do not put your head in the sand and believe every talking head in the media.

The southern border of the United States is a mess. Do you know the facts about what is going on with illegal immigrants entering our country? If you don't you should because it's not good. If you are okay with the millions of illegals who have entered our country since 2020, this episode is not for you. If you don't know what is going on or if you are concerned, listen to this episode. In my humble opinion we are on the brink of disaster if we don't get a handle on securing the border. The wide-open border has led to drug overdoses, child rape trafficking, child labor, unmanageable circumstances in many of our cities, and possible terrorist entering our country. Nothing about an open border has made the United States better. The question is, what is the downside of a secure border? Let me know your thoughts.

A lot of men and women and boys and girls are feeling lonely these days. Are you one of them? Have you been able to put a finger on what brought on these feelings of being alone? In today's conversation, I give you some startling facts as well as some solid solutions to make strides to combat loneliness. Have a listen and then start being part of the conversation. Make a commitment to reconnect with people and disconnect from your devices. Start taking the step toward a wholesome and fulfilling existence instead of going it alone. You matter. Let's jump on board and start to lessen loneliness and increase inspiration and intentional living.

We can all do better. Put your phone down. Be present. Your children, friends, spouses, and other people you care about need you to get off your phone and BE with them.

November Theme:  TRUTH Day 16 - The TRUTH About Death I invite you to consider that death can be our greatest teacher.   Stick with me on this; it is not nearly as morbid as it might sound. In today's podcast, I share thoughts on why death can be our most fantastic teacher. Living fully means letting each moment fill us completely.  Allow life to touch you deeply. Have a listen and then share your thoughts with me.

You can have flaws, be anxious, and even angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can stop it from going bust. Many appreciate you, admire you and love you. Remember that to be happy is not to have a sky without a storm, a road without accidents, work without fatigue, relationships without disappointments. To be happy is to find strength in forgiveness, hope in battles, security in the stage of fear, love in discord. It is not only to enjoy the smile, but also to reflect on the sadness. It is not only to celebrate the successes, but to learn lessons from the failures. It is not only to feel happy with the applause, but to be happy in anonymity. To be happy is to stop feeling like a victim and become your destiny’s author. It is to cross deserts, yet be able to find an oasis in the depths of your soul. It is to thank God for every morning, for the miracle of life. Being happy is not being afraid of your own feelings. It is having the courage to hear a “no”. It is confidence in the face of criticism, even when unjustified. It is to kiss your children, pamper your parents, to live poetic moments with friends, even when they hurt us. To be happy is to let live the creature that lives in each of us, free, joyful and simple. It is to have the maturity to be able to say: “I made mistakes”. It is to have the courage to say “I am sorry”. It is to have the sensitivity to say, “I need you”. It is to have the ability to say “I love you”. May your life become a garden of opportunities for happiness. That in spring may it be a lover of joy. In winter, a lover of wisdom. And when you make a mistake, start all over again. For only then will you be in love with life. You will find that to be happy is not to have a perfect life. But use the tears to irrigate tolerance. Use your losses to train patience. Use your mistakes to sculpt serenity. Use pain to plaster pleasure. Use obstacles to open windows of intelligence. Never give up. Never give up on people who love you. Never give up on happiness, for life is an incredible show.

November Theme:  TRUTH - The Way of the Warrior Today has been set aside to remember the men and women who have sacrificed their lives so that you and I can continue to enjoy the vast freedoms afforded us as Americans. The following words were appropriate to recognize those who have fought for this great country of ours.  Author Unknown. I see through different eyes. I see a bigger picture when others see grey skies. Though many can't conceive it, I stand...facing the wind. My bravery not from fighting, but from my strength within, I am a Warrior. I will walk the extra mile, Not because I have to, But because it's worth my while. I know that I am different, When I am standing on a crowded street. I know the fullness of winning; I've tasted the cup of defeat. I am a Warrior. They say walk with ease Though trained for bodily harm, My intentions are for peace. The world may come and go, But a different path I'll choose. A path I will not stray from, No matter...win or lose. www.veteranownedbusiness.com

How much stuff do you have that you don't need?  How much time and energy do your spend looking after it and storing it? The following are statistics about how we spend our money on the stuff in our lives. Be honest, do you have things that you can sell, donate or flat-out take to the dumpster?  Let's use today as a starting point for making better decisions about the stuff we choose the have in our lives and how we can make better use of our hard-earned money, Below are some statistics that hopefully encourage you to become more mindful of your consumption. (provided by makingsenseoutofcents.com) 1. Women are 27% more likely than men to have no retirement savings. 2. The average household has 300,000 items. 3. Nearly 10% of households also rent self-storage units. 4. The average person who takes out a new car loan takes out $27,000. 5. 68% of people live paycheck to paycheck. 6. Annually, an average of $220 per person is spent on the lottery. 7. The average person spends 12 days per year looking for things they can’t find. 8. 26% have no emergency savings. 9. In the last few decades, the average home has nearly tripled in size. 10. Women spend 399 hours and 46 minutes shopping each year. 11. The median amount saved for retirement is less than $60,000. 12. The average household has $7,283 in credit card debt. 13. The average person wastes their gym membership. 14. The average student loan debt is $32,264.

The TRUTH is 41.9% of Americans are obese. Another 32.5% are overweight. This means that 74.4% of people are not taking good care of themselves.  Are you one of them? I also share some thoughts about COVID, the vaccine and boosters, and screen time in this episode.

For years I was in a relationship I knew I should not be in; it was toxic and lacked integrity.  It wasn't until my dad died that I understood that my feelings of unworthiness were untrue.  I had piled on years of reasons as to why I was undeserving of endearing love and affection.  After climbing out of a very deep hole of not being good enough and shame, I came to these conclusions: 1.  I had to understand and commit to self-love. 2.  I had to do a deep dive into my beliefs. 3.  I had to identify and declare my values. In this episode, I read an excerpt from my book Keep Your Ass In The Saddle.  I share my thoughts about what it takes to get to a place where we are ready to enter into a romantic relationship with another person.  I hope you get something out of my experience. You can get my book here:  amzn.to/33gONRa

Most of us inherit our beliefs from a parent, teacher, or person of influence who passed along their beliefs to us when we were young. Take some time to ask yourself why you believe what you believe.

November Theme:  Truth - November 3, the TRUTH about our border. I love this country, the American flag, farmers, ranchers, first responders, and the military.   And the TRUTH is we have a wide-open southern border.  As a patriotic American, this fact frustrates the shit out of me.   In today's podcast, I share some frightening facts about our open border, and I urge you to inform yourself and get to the polls next week and VOTE! Have a listen.  I would love your thoughts.

What's your story? Are you willing to be truthful about the story you have been telling about your life?  And, if it is a shitty story that is resulting in a shitty life, are you willing to change it?

What are your top 3 values? What is most important to you in life? Have you discussed your family values if you are part of a family? Do you know their values if you have a spouse or partner? A foundation of values is a solid starting place to build our focus on Truth.

ARDA KARDJIAN, RN, BSN Founder and President Parentis Health, Parentis Foundation and Verona Court With over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, and nearly 20 years of owning and operating Verona Court, for Arda, healthcare still remains personal. Her own experiences as a caretaker began in 1985 when, as a nursing student, she moved her family along with her aging parents from Jerusalem, Israel, to Yonkers, New York, ultimately relocating to Southern California. Arda channels her experiences of caring for her own family members into every patient at Verona Court, treating everyone in her care with the utmost dignity and compassion. As the co-founder of the Parentis Foundation, Arda provides both older adults and children opportunities to enrich their lives and share a sense of purpose through the power of literacy. Fifty-four percent of American adults fall into the category of the Sandwich Generation.  In my conversation with Arda you will learn what that means and some helpful tips, tools, and resources to assist you in navigating your way as a member of the Sandwich Generation.  Regardless of your age, any adult over the age of 18 would benefit from listening to Arda.  It is never too soon to begin putting a plan in place to assist our parents through their 'leveling up' as well as preparing ourselves and our children for the future.   www.parentishealth.com  This is Arda's company website where you can learn more about her organization. www.familyloveletter.com  This website offers many tools and products to assist us in managing Estate Planning and family succession plans.

Becky is a badass.  She is also a good friend.  She recently had a total knee replacement brought on by years of being active and athletic.  In this conversation, we talk about her remarkable recovery from surgery.  Becky shares how she prepared for her operation and what she has done to rehabilitate her knee.  I know you will find her insights helpful, especially if you have any health challenges that you are in the midst of handling.   Stay tuned for my next conversation with Becky.  She is up to some really good things that I want to share with you.  In the meantime, have a look at her website and enjoy her art! www.beckyrobbins.com

Dawn Myers, co-founder of Guided Leadership Solutions provides business coaching, consulting, and HR fundamentals to San Diego Law Firms. She is also a public speaker and provides expert witness testimony for employment attorneys. In addition to leading the board of the San Diego Hospitality Human Resources Association. She has acted as an Advisor, Board Member, and currently teaches in the HR Certificate Program at San Diego State Global Campus. Her 25 years of experience led to her passion to see businesses succeed and be transparent in sharing her knowledge, experience, success, and failures with owners and leaders. She has been married for 35-never-boring-years, has two grown sons that she adores, and two granddaughters that have stolen her heart. Dawn generously describes her experience with depression, how to detect early signs, and courses of action that have been essential in the successful management of her diagnosis.  We also talk about her extensive experience and expertise in Human Resources and how it led her to co-found Guided Leadership Solutions.