The Shá Sparks Show

Kent Sanders is the founder of Inkwell Ghostwriting, which helps leaders grow their business through books and other content. He is also the author of The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey and co-author of Performance-Driven Giving: The Roadmap to Unleashing the Power of Generosity in Your Life with David Hancock and Bobby Kipper. In addition to writing books for himself and his clients, Kent loves to help other writers. He is the host of the Daily Writer podcast, which helps writers cultivate the habits for creative success, and the founder of the Daily Writer membership community. We invite you to connect with him on his websites at www.kentsanders.net and www.dailywriterlife.com ** You are invited to talk more in-depth about coaching, heart and mind fitness, brainstorming for your business, podcasting and/or Veteran resources, Connect with Sha, today at the Calendy link in the show notes on your podcast platform. Connect with Sha: https://calendly.com/heysha/leadersconnect ** What if you could use the money inside your retirement account penalty and tax free and use that money to start your own dream business? Our friend, Daniel Blue from Season 5 Episode 5 over at Quest Education is so kind to give you, our listeners, their “How to Grow Your Money Tax Free” online course completely complementary just for listening to today’s show. ** Generous Opportunity from Quest Education** https://quest-education.mykajabi.com/offers/cgV9tjzT?coupon_code=SHASPARKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy Johnstone was in the McDonald's franchise system for 30 years. In that time, she and her husband owned seven locations. Tracy was also part of McDonald's national, where she was the incoming chair of the Women Operators Network and lead for franchisee COVID response for the entire nation. In October, 2021, Tracy had to give it all up. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to sell her locations to focus on her treatment. She attacked her cancer with typical energy and finished treatment in April of 2022. Now Tracy is moving into her next professional chapter, where she brings her big brand experience to consult with other organizations on efficient operations, heartfelt marketing, and compassionate people management. She is also a national speaker and trainer. We invite you to connect with her on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/tracyvjohnstone/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Saubers has been fascinated with the subconscious mind, the quantum field, manifestation, and expanding consciousness. Her curiosity lead her to develop a holistic healing approach rooted in science, psychology, and spirituality. She helps clients heal their hearts, expand their consciousness, raise their vibe & manifest a life of joy, love, abundance, and freedom using modalities such as Beyond Quantum Healing (BQH), Spiritual Hypnosis, Breathwork, Cacao Ceremonies, and Heart-Centered Coaching. We invite you to connect with her on her website at www.healandexpand.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the founder and CEO of Paradigm Doulas LLC, Yenny’s mission is to improve birth outcomes and access to high quality maternal/perinatal healthcare for marginalized families. Yenny has dedicated more than 10 years of her career serving her community through various roles, from hospital corpsman to medical assistant, certified birth and postpartum doula, and community health worker. Her passion to help those in underserved communities, stems from the obstacles that she has overcome as an immigrant, Navy Veteran, wife, and mother of 2. Her life journey has driven her to become a passionate maternal and child health advocate, pushing to dismantle institutional racism. Through teaching and doula work, Yenny will continue to be a voice for families in her community and throughout the country. We invite you to connect with Yenny at her website at www.paradigmdoulas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Beal serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Armed Forces Brewing Company, Inc. Alan is a 35-year veteran of the food & beverage industry and has a passion for craft beer and the Military. He has led, operated, and grown profitable multi-unit independent food & beverage groups in the Denver, Kansas City, and Charlotte markets. Alan comes from a four branch Military family that have served in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force. We invite you to connect with Alan at his website at www.armedforcesbrewingco.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew and Cheri Deaton is an active duty Army colonel who founded Battleborn BBQ. Along with his wife, who is a woman and disabled, they own and operate a small business focused on their vision of building sustainable business success in order to use a portion of their profits to help homeless Veterans and others in need and providing them a "hand UP"! Together, they saw a need and created change. Cheri is an artist and creator who brings value, meaning, and creativity to every product that you see. www.battlebornbbqllc.com Battleborn Brew is “The coffee with a purpose bigger than the bag it’s in!” on a quest to help Veterans and others in need by creating groundbreaking smoked coffee. We invite you to check out their Etsy store at www.etsy.com/shop/BattlebornBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Perry is a husband, father, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. Scott helps aspiring and advancing change agents heed the call of vocation, define the difference only they can make, and live their legacy. Legacy isn't the money or monuments you leave behind. It's the difference you're making right now. Scott's process helps you find fulfillment, forge meaning, and make an impact in endeavors that align who you are with what you're good at and where you belong. A few fun facts about Scott, he goes for a cemetery run every day and quotes Marcus Aurelius more often than he should. We invite you to learn more at CreativeOnPurpose.com. Also, we invite you to leave feedback, comments and upcoming guest requests at heysha@shasparks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marquita Miller-Joshua owns and operates Five Star Tax and Business Solutions from her headquarters in Kansas City, MO. Her full service accounting & business consulting firm focuses on a diverse menu of business solutions. She specializes in tax planning and preparation, accounting and payroll, business startup planning, and revenue generation. Marquita also has many impressive accolades. She has been honored to receive awards from Rising Stars, Influential Women, Women Who Mean Business, and most recently, she was awarded Inspirational Influencer by the International Association of Women. Also she is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She has accomplished her dreams while also serving as a mother, daughter, mentor, woman of faith, educator, international speaker and board member in multiple organizations. Marquita has managed to stretch the limits of time to also author four books. One which is my favorite, Faithpreneur. She has been a co-author in other books, has produced two CDs and continues to plan, execute and expand her annual “No More Excuses, Only Results” entrepreneur conference. And then just yesterday, she hosted an event to honor other widows on how to heal forward. We invite you to connect with her at her website www.fivestartaxkc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Tolson is a business influencer, he impacts millions of people each year. He has studied, researched, written, and spoken for 20 years on the topics of time management, goal setting, strategic planning, sales iQ, business model innovation and emotional intelligence. Daniel is considered the world’s Number One business coach specializing in Emotional Intelligence, with over 5,500 case studies into emotional intelligence in the past three years alone. He has written and produced more than 250 audio and video learning programs, which have influenced business owners all around the world, including: Mental Detox, Total Emotional Mastery, and Win Sales Now! We invite you to connect with Daniel in his Accelerate and Multiply FB group www.facebook.com/groups/acceleratemultiply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren M Palmer is the founder of Self Publish -N- 30 Days the #1 Self Publishing Company in the world! He is a 7X author and his purpose is to empower millions to share their story! To give additional value, he has WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS & BEST-SELLING Money Making Book Secrets for authors and future authors. Darren also partners with others to reach and impact lives. His positive outlook and passion for touching people radiates when he enters a room. He is also a sought after speaker and businessman locally and globally. We invite you to connect with him at his website at www.selfpublishn30days.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nat Schooler is Chief Operating Officer – Legacy Media Hub – Your Brand, Your Vision, Your Story – Leaving A Legacy. It is a trusted, global incubator of hands-on resources and tools that help you become awesome at growing your business. Nat is a Futuristic Podcast Host, Entrepreneur & Trusted Advisor. He believes that people need to be empowered to create their own success by overcoming obstacles and designing their lives for personal or business success. Also, he co-founded the first International Imposter Syndrome Awareness Day We invite you to connect with him at his website at www.natschooler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine L Bowen (CLB) is a free-spirited Conscious Creative who lives presently, loves wholeheartedly, laughs regularly, and is extremely passionate about living life at its creative best and inspiring others to enjoy the same. CLB has over 30 years of combined experience in the areas of Visual Communication, Professional Networking, and Mass Media. She has studied under the tutelage of industry leaders including Les Brown, Marshall Sylver, Lisa Nicole Cloud, Simon T. Bailey, and Kute Blackson, to name a few. She has been recognized by Mashable, LinkedIn, Klout, and Kred as a top 0.1% global social influencer in her areas of expertise, with her groundbreaking WebTV show – #CLBLive – averaging 500+ live viewers in over 135 countries. Currently, CLB runs a private practice in Washington DC serving as a Creative Consultant to her fellow heart-centered entrepreneurs. She is also pursuing her PhD in Metaphysics, specializing in Conscious-Centered Living. You are invited to connect with her on her website at www.iamclb.online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Blue is the CEO of Quest Education, a company that helps entrepreneurs obtain capital for their companies, pay off high interest debt and make money tax free using a self directed retirement account. Also, he’s a regular contributor to Forbes.com Under Daniel's leadership, Quest Education has reached the seven figure mark two years in a row and has customers in all fifty states. Also, he is the best selling author of BLUE Print to Your Best Retirement. We invite you to connect with Daniel on his website at www.danielblue.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marilyn Chappell was a once single mother who rose from being an entry-level employee relying on payday loans to now being the co-owner and CFO of Chappell Electric as well as CEO and founder of Exceeds Expectations. Marilyn understands wholeheartedly, the power of turning a mustard seed of faith into a mountain of manifestation. For the last 8 years, Marilyn and her husband have been self employed, when together, they launched Chappell Electric, a successful electrical service company. In 2016, Marilyn founded Exceeds Expectations, a nonprofit designed to increase financial literacy through strategic partnerships. Leading with fun and challenging seminars and workshops, Marilyn has educated over 1,500 Kansas City residents through her nonprofit organization. She has served as a speaker for other businesses, schools, organizations, and radio talk shows including KKFI 90.1 FM, Urban Talk 100, Faxon Elementary School, the Housing Authority of Kansas City, the Kansas City Public Schools Alternative and Adult Education Program, and New House Shelter. Also, she was selected to conduct financial education workshops for the employees of the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Marilyn lives in the Kansas City area, with her husband and daughters. She offers financial literacy workshops, seminars, and keynote speeches for adults and children of all ages inspiring them with transparency and empowering them to work hard, have faith, and take the leap to live a life of abundance. We invite you to connect with Marilyn on her website at www.exceedsexpectations.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Elliott is co-founder and lead producer for Wewa Films, a company specializing in heartfelt, cinematic video stories. Kevin has produced videos all over the country for clients including McDonald's, the Federal Highway Administration, Florida's Great Northwest, and the Children's Advocacy Center, among others. He is also a published author and college professor. He has written for The Washington Post, Desktop Documentaries, Business Energy Magazine, Public Roads, and many more. He teaches public relations writing, persuasion and public speaking at Florida State University. He lives in North Florida, with his family and 15 chickens. We invite you to connect with Kevin at www.wewafilms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirt Jacobs is the creator, host, & producer of MoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs. This multimedia talk show gives an intimate look into today's most inspiring individuals' courage, character, and defining moments. From a young age, Kirt was captivated by the power of story. It began with relationships – chance encounters that led to deep friendships and unlikely mentors who taught him what it means to embrace the wonder of being a human being. For over 16 years, Kirt has digitally shared his passion for storytelling with the world. You are invited to connect with Kirt on his website at www.moxietalk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Perry is husband, father, teacher, and musician. He developed Creative On Purpose after graduating from the altMBA. He helps people identify their values and develop their talents to promote their well-being by serving others. Also, he is a coach in Seth Godin's online programs. His new book is called Endeavor and his other best selling book is The Stoic Creative Handbook. Scott believes that you cultivate your own well-being the most when you enhance the lives of others. You are invited to connect with him at his website at www.creativeonpurpose.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck Johnson is the Author of the new book "You Are Held In Love". A witness to life expressing itself through presence. A discoverer of the essence of things. Master of the alchemy of divine perspective. A Cloud Security Architect. We invite you to get your own copy of his book "You Are Held In Love: A Father's Look At Life" on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Held-Love-Fathers/dp/B09KNGHWX3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EAYK4B7FYAIZ&keywords=held+in+love+with+Chuck+Johnson&qid=1644184949&sprefix=held+in+love+with+chuck+johnson%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Van Lai-DuMone is the founder of worksmart. A progressive team development and leadership training consultancy that utilizes creativity, play, and experiential learning to evolve mindset, skill sets, and behaviors in the workplace. Her work is built on the foundation that we are all creative, good ideas can come from any level of an organization, and by cultivating idea sharing in the workplace, everyone has a chance to have their ideas heard. And when that happens - company culture, performance, and innovation can skyrocket! She recently shared her work in a TEDx Talk titled, ‘What if? The Life Changing Power of Curiosity’. Van studied Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara and earned her MBA from Pepperdine University. With over 15 years of corporate and start-up experience, Van actively works to rewrite the way we apply creativity in the workplace, inviting clients to think with their hands and use creative tools to disrupt traditional training methods. Her clients include gamechangers such as Google, LinkedIn, and Pandora. Van is a contributing writer at Thrive Global and a Fast Company Executive Board Member. We invite you to connect with her on her website at www.worksmartadvantage.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabe Nelson Financial, Inc. is a Registered Investment Advisory firm, based in Sioux Falls, offering fee-based financial planning and investment advisory services to solopreneurs and self-employed professional clients. Our clients receive personal attention from a financial planner dedicated to helping them reach short and long term financial goals with specialized insight into the particular challenges and opportunities that arise in entrepreneurship. We know what it’s like to be in business for yourself. We have over a decade of firsthand, in-the-trenches experience as a business owner serving other business owners. Also, Gabe is the host of the podcast is Solopreneur Money. .You are invited to connect with Gabe at his website at www.gabenelsonfinancial.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices