Live Your Life With Purpose

Beth Cardillo, executive director of Armbrook Village is a pioneer in the Dementia community and it all comes from a place of wanting to help people have or find purpose.  Born in New York City, Cardillo moved to Massachusetts with her family as a teenager. As her parents were activists, her first march was at the United Nations against nuclear-bomb testing when she was 3 years old — and she hasn’t stopped marching yet. She’s always learned to be a change maker in the world for equity and peace, to keep questioning authority, taking risks, trusting her intuitions, embracing change, and asking questions. While her work is her passion she other passions are family, friends, Kayaking, and traveling.  

I had a great time talk to Madeline from Hello Food Reviews on one of my favorite topics...FOOD!  Madeline shares how this all started for her and what she hopes to do with it in the future.   Thank you Madeline!

Thank you Ross for an amazing conversation. You commitment to helping others is evident in all you do! Ross is an amazing coach , mentor and friend. His service mindset was instilled from his parents at a young age and continues to be at the heart of all he does. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I enjoyed having it

Thank you Jordan and Zach for sharing your story, and your family's story, into the the supermarket industry.  Thank you both for all that you do for others!!   As an eight year old, Rich Cohen was a fixture in his grandfather’s market in Springfield, MA, adding up grocery orders on a paper bag – a first indication of his love of numbers and the business. That market, Waverly Market, would become the foundation and inspiration for his company, Waverly Markets, LLC/ShopRite of Manchester.  For 19 years, two of their four children — daughter Jordan and son Alex – have been the fourth generation in the food business with Jordan being named President in 2018.  Their company is dedicated to providing an “Exceptional Experience” for its associates, customers and community.  The following ShopRite stores are owned and operated by Waverly Markets, LLC .  ShopRite of Manchester  ShopRite of East Hartford  ShopRite of Vernon at Tri-City Plaza

Julie and I have a great conversation around Alzheimer's and caring for a loved one with the disease . We often find new a purpose trough tragedy and triumph , I know I did and so has Julie. Julie thank you for your advocacy work with the Alzheimer's Association. I know we both found a home with the MA/NH chapter . If you or anyone you know needs guidance dealing with Dementia , Alzheimer's or any cognitive decline, please find your nearest chapter with the link below. www.alz.org #ENDALZ

Sarah and I have a great conversation on her view of life with cerebral palsy. Sarah has a podcast called The Disability Podcast where she shares her life and viewpoints. She also shares her life with her service dogs Edison on IG. Sarah applied for a service dog with NEADS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1976 and has trained over 1,800 Service Dog teams since its founding. NEADS is accredited by Assistance Dogs International, the internationally recognized governing body that establishes industry standards and practices. Sarah, thank you for sharing your story and providing a viewpoint that we all need.

It's great to talk to a high school friend that is doing amazing work to help other people! Jason's path to where he is now didn't start out traditionally, but a spirit of adventure , trying new things and always learning has led to him to be Executive Director at NAMI Anchorage. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. www.nami.org Jason was and still is an amazing person, I'm grateful this postcast gives me an opportunity to connect with friends from the past!    

Sandy has been an entrepreneur/manager for over 30 years. Her career has spanned from managing large restaurants, senior level staffing placement specialist, to owning a fitness center for over seven years. She is active in community service serving on several boards, mentoring women through the Center for Women and Enterprise, and is on the leadership team with the Westborough Rotary Club. Working for large corporate entities, as well as owning several small businesses, gives Sandy a unique understanding of the challenge that each type of business face. Since 2016, Sandy has been working with all sizes of companies in a variety of industries to help with developing training programs to improve culture and employee satisfaction. In December of 2018, she completed her Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership. She founded Human Power Solutions to offer her clients more choices in creating the perfect customized training program for their employees. www.hpowersolutions.com

Megan - Congratulation on your recent graduation from Bay Path University and heading into a masters program at Bridgewater State University. Thank you for sharing your journey so far! We all have adversity that we need to push past and all need mentors to help us along the way. Keep giving back Megan!

Dan decided he wanted to make a change and did just that. Changing the food he was eating and his exercise routine he has been able to lose 160 lbs and not only keep it off but push himself past boundaries. Dan is a banker, an advocate, a herbivore, a mental health activist, 40 under 40 winner, a local person of the year, a husband, a father, and inspiration to all that know him! It was great to get to know him!

Tori, Leslie and I have an amazing conversation on all things health!   As health coaches, Tori Bezoza and Leslie Johnson share successful tips and tricks for what has worked in their lives and the numerous clients they've separately coached. Owning your wellness guides you to own your decisions, build a sustainable healthier lifestyle, and break free from the BS that lurks in good marketing and restrictive diets.  Thank you both for sharing your stories and for helping other with their journey's!!

Meghan has always known she had a creative side to her, luckily she decided to explore this side which has given the world so really cool art! With the goal of transferring the depth, complexity, and serenity of the ocean, Meghan transposes her love for the ocean into functional, multi-purpose art. Meghan, thank you for your time and for following your passion so the rest of us can enjoy your beautiful pieces. For more information on Meghan and La Maree Art visit www.lamareeart.com and la.maree.art on IG

Most people use OCD as an adjective, I know I have in the past. I'm grateful to talk to Harper who opened my eyes to understanding the true debilitating disease that is OCD. OCD is something that Harper has always had to deal with, thanks to a recent surgery her quality of life has improved.  She still deals with this on a daily basis but now she is able to keep a positive outlook on life. Harper thank you for sharing your story with me and for helping others!

Adriana is an inspiration to all who meet her, she lives her life with purpose, enjoying her family, doing what fills her soul and always paying it forward. She is always helping other women build a business while living a healthy lifestyle. Adriana and I have a great conversation about all of the things the she's accomplished and the life that she's building. Adriana had a passion for her family , friends and loving life! Thank you for being an inspiration to all who are looking!!

Rachel Druckenmiller is on a mission to humanize the workplace by activating resilience, connection, engagement and hope in associations, leaders and teams. Through refreshing, interactive keynotes, workshops and trainings, Rachel energizes and engages audiences across a wide range of industries. She has delivered nearly 150 virtual learning experiences since March 2020 and has worked with dozens of organizations, including Citizens Bank, Sherwin-Williams, Junior Achievement, Women Lead Change, Bellin Health, SHRM, and the American Heart Association. With evidence-based insights, compelling and relatable stories, and practical takeaways, and captivating singing, Rachel equips attendees with actionable inspiration. The results of her work are renewed energy, elevated self-awareness, and enhanced trust, wellbeing, and connectedness. Recognized as the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the U.S. in 2015, a 40 Under 40 Game Changer in 2019, and one of The Daily Record’s Leading Women of 2020, Rachel is a national thought leader in the field of wellbeing and employee engagement. Rachel has also been featured as a guest on over 50 podcasts. Rachel is one of the founding members of the international nonprofit, Global Women 4 Wellbeing (GW4W) and a Founding Member of the Baltimore Chapter of HackingHR. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Health Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and is a Health Coach and Thriving Workplace Culture Coach. Rachel is a Certified XCHANGE Facilitator and a Certified Virtual Presenter.

Dr. Roger St. Onge is an educator, coach, physical therapist, and the founder of MOVE Athletics. While active in the Marine Corps, he stumbled upon CrossFit. This started his journey to becoming a physical therapist. his interest in physical therapy began to pique, as he noticed most medical professionals (many of which did not live an active lifestyle) advising athletes to stop their active lifestyle in order to avoid their pain, rather than addressing the underlying dysfunction that is the cause of their pain. He developed a unique interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation through movement quality.

I had an amazing conversation with Darrin Tulley of Ignite Happy.  We talk about his new book, Live Your Possible, and so many more topics. Darrin, thank you for being open and sharing so much!  I look forward to reading the book in May!  Darrin Tulley, Chief of Possibilities @ Ignite Happy, joined me to vulnerably talk about his awakening  to inclusion and happiness that unexpectedly opened up the world around him filled to the brim with possibilities. Darrin shares real-life examples to help you begin to believe you, too, can experience such transformational change. Darrin is not your stereotypical  leader and has put people first with faith results will follow when you begin living as your happy, authentic self. Darrin also delves into his new book, Live Your Possible, which is launching May 2021. Live Your Possible enlightens greater meaning in people’s lives to connect with a higher purpose and invite the world in as their happy, authentic selves. It creates awakenings where humans experience positive changes with heightened  super-living traits like happiness, wonder, and love coming alive again and igniting unfathomable discoveries. Darrin believes there is a light inside each of us ready to “POP” where we begin to accept the unique beauty and endless possibilities that reside  in each of us with an ability to turn the light on high as our vibrant realities. As your tour guide, Darrin shares vulnerable stories and relatable real-life examples to inspire you to take purposeful pauses and intentionally activate steps in your daily  routine as if future lives are depending on it. Darrin is an author, keynote speaker and leader of experiential learning workshops for this original platform that encourages personal and organizational change rooted in inclusion, joy and possibility. Learn more about his upcoming book and Darrin  Tulley at www.ignitehappy.com and follow Ignite Happy on LinkedIn.

Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam is an Internist, Pediatrician, husband, father, author, baker, patient, and believer that life is a mix of free will and destiny. He created 4 Elements Direct Primary Care for a simple reason: to help patients have a smooth experience in their journey for health and wellness. 4 Elements Direct Primary Care is a membership-based, direct primary care (DPC) practice. That means we work for you. Not for insurance companies or big hospital systems. You. We believe our care and your health should not depend on third parties.

Whitney Dodds is the founder of Wellness for the Culture, a mental health practice in Springfield, MA. She has obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from American International College. Whitney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut and a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts. Whitney is passionate about the well-being of people. She is reaching people through her blog, community events, and therapeutic book club. Her desire to begin building her practice is derived from witnessing the cultural needs of her community. Whitney’s mission is to motivate, uplift, and educate people through mental health services. Her approach is tailor-made to encourage engagement, within her community, all the while dismantling the cultural stigma that hinders black and brown people from receiving treatment. For more information about Whitney please visit: wellnessfortheculture.com For more information about suicide prevention please visit: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 For more information about sexual assault please visit: National Sexual Assault Hotline - 800-656-4673

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