Be Awesome

Join the conversation as I talk with Mitzi Perdue about her growing into awesome, fighting human trafficking and a little bit about everything else.Mitzi Perdue is a past president of the 40,000-member American Agri-Women. She’s also a former syndicated columnist for Scripps Howard and her column, The Environment and You, and in the 1990s, was the most widely-syndicated environmental column in the country. Her television series, Country Magazine, was syndicated to 76 stations. She’s the founder of CERES Farms, the second-generation family-owned vineyards that sell wine grapes to wineries such as Mondavi, Kendall-Jackson, Bogle, Folie a Deux, and Toasted Head. Mitzi combines the experiences of three long-time family businesses. Her father Ernest Henderson co-founded the Sheraton Hotel Chain and her late husband Frank Perdue was the second generation in the poultry company that today operates in more than 50 countries. She herself founded CERES Farms in 1974. Most recently, she is the co-Author with Mark Victor Hansen of the book How to Be Up in Down Times and also 52 Tips for Combatting Human Trafficking.www.MitziPerdue.comWinThisFight.orgwww.mhnrnetwork.comwww.drkristinahallett.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Mandy Barbee about transformation, anxiety, self-doubt, imagery and about a million other things!Mandy Barbee, MA Economics & CCHT, founder of Palladium Mind, is a transformation and healing expert who has helped hundreds of clients across the globe to overcome anxiousness andthrive in business, health, and life. By combining the power of imagery with their innate capabilities, she empowers men and women to regain a positive sense of control, transcend struggle, and enjoy everything more.Mandy’s signature method is the natural result of certifications in clinical hypnotherapy, neurolinguistics, and mindbody connection intersecting with 15 years of leadership experience in three commercial industries and the US military. She is obsessed with co-creating massive,lasting & positive changes with others using practical actions, and fun, natural techniques.Get your free gift from Mandy here: https://www.palladiummind.com/be-awesomeEmail Address: mandy@palladiummind.comPhone: (206) 419-9933Business Website: http://palladiummind.comSkype ID: @Amanda_BarbeeLinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-barbee-palladiumTwitter: aabarbeeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/palladiummind/w.mhnrnetwork.comwww.drkristinahallett.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Will Moore about business and life success through the use of habits to gamify your life and the 5 core areas that lead to real happiness. Will's purpose is to help others become the best version of THEMselves so they can pay it forward to help the world become the best version of ITself.Will Moore is a multi-talented entrepreneur. He graduated with honors from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Soon after he created Rollins Rentals (www.rentinwinterpark,com) with another fellow alumnus - Jay Gaiser ('01) - focused on providing quality off-campus college-friendly homes to students from his alma mater.Next came Doorstop Delivery, a restaurant delivery service comparable to GrubHub or Door Dash (but WAY before them!). DD quickly became the largest RDS in the South East with 19 branches. Will's original location in Orlando remained the largest flagship branch until the official exit in 2019. (Here's a link to the story: https://hospitalitytech.com/restaurant-platform-waitr-buys-bite-squad).Whether it's real estate, restaurant delivery of one of the other ventures he's helped pioneer, Will has always had an uncanny knack for capitalizing on trends before they happen. And his newest venture is no exception. He is tapping into the current momentum of the up-and-coming generation finally realizing that there's no shame in wanting to be their best selves.As a successful business entrepreneur, Will has discovered that a person's career and finances are just 1/5th of the equation. REAL HAPPINESS involves "firing on all cylinders" in the FIVE CORE areas of your life. And his purpose involves helping people do this with his unique, industry disruptive system.Www.mooremomentum.com@5corelife on Instagramwww.mhnrnetwork.comwww.drkristinahallett.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen about their new book ASK! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!!Mark is widely known as an American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer, author, serial entrepreneur, and member of multiple board of directors. He is best known as the founder and co-creator of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series, with more than 500 million books sold. In the area of human potential, no one is better known and more respected than Mark Victor Hansen. For more than 44 years, he has focused solely on helping people and organizations reshape their personal vision of what’s possible. His powerful messages of possibility, opportunity, and action have helped create startling and powerful change in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide. With his open, honest, endearing charismatic style, Mark captures his audience’s attention as well as their hearts. With his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful story-telling ability, he is one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers of our time. You may know Mark as “that Chicken Soup for the Soul guy.” Mark and his business partner, Jack Canfield, created what TIME magazine called, “the publishing phenomenon of the decade.” With more than 500 million CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL books sold around the world, and over 100 licensed products in the marketplace, it is one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today. The Chicken Soup idea was just one of many that have propelled Mark into the worldwide spotlight as a sought-after keynote speaker, best-selling author, futurist, business leader, and marketing maven. ASK! THE BRIDGE FROM YOUR DREAMS TO YOUR DESTINY and YOU HAVE A BOOK IN YOU! Mark believes it again has lightening in a bottle and it will outsell even the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. The author of many books such as ONE MINUTE MILLIONAIRE, CRACKING THE MILLIONAIRE CODE, CASH IN A FLASH, THE RICHEST KIDS IN AMERICA, HOW TO MAKE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE THE BEST OF YOUR LIFE, THE MASTER MOTIVATOR, THE POWER OF FOCUS, THE ALADDIN FACTOR, DARE TO WIN, THE MIRACLE OF TITHING and others, Mark Victor Hansen has an extensive library of audio programs, video programs, and enriching articles in the areas of “big thinking”, sales performance, marketing, publishing, and personal and professional development. His energy and exuberance travels still further through mediums such as television (Oprah, CNN and The Today Show), print (TIME, US News & World Report, USA Today, The New York Times and Entrepreneur) and countless radio and newspaper interviews as he assures every one of the inherent genius in all of us if we choose to access our centers of influence, leverage our strengths and take action. And now, hundreds of podcasts world-wide.Mark Victor Hansen is the founder of MEGA Book Marketing University, MEGA Speaking Empire, and MEGA Marketing Magic, and Enlightened Millionaire Institute. Each of these annual conferences speaks to the specific needs of those who want to discover, create and launch business empires. A passionate philanthropist and humanitarian, Mark teaches the principles of the four types of tithing: thinking, time, talent, and treasures. Favored charities are Horatio Alger Scholarships, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Operation Smile, OCEANA, the Wyland Foundation, March of Dimes, Covenant House and is currently Co-Chairman (with his beloved wife, Crystal) of Childhelp Global Fundraising Campaign. In the year 2000, The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans honored Mark with the prestigious Horatio Alger Award. Each year, this association honors American leaders who personify the virtues and principles inherent in the success stories written by nineteenth-century American author Horatio Alger, Jr. As an award winner, Mark Victor Hansen’s extraordinary life achievements stand as a powerful example that the free enterprise system still offers an opportunity to all. In 2004, Mark was inducted into the Sales & Marketing Executive International’s Hall of Fame, receiving the Ambassador of Free Enterprise award. He is also the recipient of the 2004 Visionary Philanthropist for Youth Award by Covenant House of CA. In 2000, Northwood University honored him as the Outstanding Business Leader of the Year. In 2002, The University of Toledo presented Mark with an Honorary Ph.D. in Business Administration and established the Mark Victor Hansen Entrepreneurial Excellence Fund, which will help shape the minds of future business leaders and assist in the development of the faculty who will teach them. Additionally, Mark has ten honorary doctorates. Mark Victor Hansen presents 50 seminars each year, serves as chairman of Mark Victor Hansen & Associates, Inc. He is co-founder and chief visionary officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. and is the president of One Minute Millionaire, LLC. Mark Victor Hansen is an enthusiastic crusader of what’s possible and is driven to make the world a better place. Mark is Co-Founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. and President of One Minute Millionaire, LLC, and co-owner and founder of Natural Power Concepts see the video: naturalpowerconcepts.com. He is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Metamorphosisenergy.us and renewable energy and water company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Az. He is Co-Founder of Eco-World Technologies. He is on the board of advisors of Principle Solar, WET—Waste Water Technologies, and Cariloop. Currently, Co-Chairman of one the fastest growing alternative energy companies see: metamorphosisenergy.us. His massive transformative purpose: “To create energy and water independence for everyone, everywhere.”Crystal Dwyer Hansen is an international speaker, researcher, corporate consultant, author, and entrepreneur. Her expertise is in the field of human potential. Through her years spent as a Transformational Life Coach, and Wellness/Nutrition Expert, she has seen people experience profound and lasting transformation in relationships, career, health & wellness, by tapping into their own inner resources. Having personally guided people from seemingly impossible states of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness—to triumph, freedom, and happiness, is what drives Crystal’s conviction that all people have unlimited potential for greatness if they only understand how to access those resources. Crystal’s research in the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics provides the scientific knowledge she uses to help people use their minds proactively and evolve their consciousness to move themselves out of misery and into a fulfilled and happy life.Crystal’s personal coaching, speaking, CD and video programs, books, and articles have helped people all over the world. She is a Member of the International Coaching Federation, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, the founder of Crystal Vision Life, Ltd, (crystalvisionlife.com) and Skinny Life™ a wellness company (skinnylife.com). Her book Skinny Life- The Secret to Being Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit, is available Barnes & Noble.com and Amazon.com. She travels the world with her husband, best-selling author and entrepreneur Mark Victor Hansen, speaking, inspiring, and teaching leadership. Crystal and Mark are releasing a new co-written book called ASK! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny in Spring of 2020. They are both passionate about the health of our planet and the need to create comprehensively sustainable energy and water solutions. Together they are owners of Natural Power Concepts, a Hawaii based company focused on cleaning up the planet through natural energy devices. They live happily in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSCRYSTAL:Website: www.crystalvisionlife.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/crystaldwyerhansen/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crystaldwyerhansen/Twitter https://twitter.com/CrystalVisionYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC91WJR4T23sp7MFB5Ws1_lg?view_as=subscriberLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystaldwyer/MARK:Website: markvictorhansen.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkVictorHansenFanPageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markvictorhansen/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVHansenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvhansen/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1WRGxfPQ5JMQL-NDa_jO8Qwww.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Stephanie Raffelock about aging well and surprising perspectives.Stephanie Raffelock is the author of A Delightful Little Book On Aging, from She Writes Press. A graduate of Naropa University’s program in Writing and Poetics, she has penned articles for numerous publications, including The Aspen Times, The Rogue Valley Messenger, Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, Care2.com and SixtyandMe.com. A recent transplant to Austin, Texas she enjoys life with her husband, Dean and their Labrador retriever, Jeter (yes, named after the great Yankee shortstop). Stephanieraffelock.comstephanie@stephanieraffelock.comhttps://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock/https://www.instagram.com/stephanieraffelock/www.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Kelli Reese about connection, healing, the Akashic records and more!Kelli Reese is the author of two books - The Destiny Roadmap: The Little Guidebook to Face Your Fears, Embrace Change and Follow Your Heart and The Relationship Roadmap: The Spiritual Guidebook to Ditch the Uncertainty and Find Clarity in Your Marriage. Kelli is the former CEO of a $34 million dollar organization. Four years ago, she walked away from a seventeen-year career to align her work with the spiritual path she'd been on for years. She's a certified leadership coach who provides female leaders with powerful tools to show up fully in work, relationships and life.Kelli combines years of experience in business and leadership with decades of personal growth and development. Her expertise is helping clients understand their truth so they can stop second-guessing themselves, trust their inner guidance and lead with their heart. Kelli lives in Ojai, California, where she works with clients from all over the world through one on one coaching, group programs, retreats and private profile sessions.www.kellireese.comwww.instagram.com/kelli.reesewww.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Erica Ballard about food, health, and actions YOU can take.Erica is the founder of Erica Ballard Health – a wellness company that optimizes individuals’ energy through food. Erica started her company after realizing health looks way different than what she thought, bought into, and sold for decades. Now, an evangelical about helping people do better, Erica teaches working professions how to truly take care of themselves despite their busy schedules. Erica has her MS from Tufts University School of Medicine, got her CHC through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, is a regular contributor to WTHR 13, and has been featured by Women’s Health, Lululemon, and the Young President’s Organization.Website: www.ericaballardhealth.comIG: @ericaballardhealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaballard/www.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Shelby Whitley about parenting, COVID-19, and Black Lives Matter.I am Shelby Whitley a recent college graduate with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. I currently work with a risk youth as a clinical interventionist. I have 6+ years working in the human services field with individuals of all age ranges and in various settings providing therapeutic mentoring. I am passionate about servicing the underrepresented population in terms of mental health and services. Outside of work I enjoy experiencing life the milestones of being a new parent. swhitley@baypath.eduwww.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Heather Moulder about redefining happiness and what this means for YOUR life.Ready to be re-energized personally and professionally? Then Heather Moulder is your secretweapon. Described by her clients as inspiring and insightful, Heather is known for heruncanny ability to quickly uncover simple solutions to complex problems. Using her 3-part Inside-Out Success Framework, Heather helps successful yet unfulfilled professionals get clear about what they really want while building the confidence and resilience to make it happen. When she’s not cooking with her (semistoic) husband while jamming to Stevie Ray Vaughn, you'll find this straight-talking former lawyer basking in the hot Texas sun cheering on her baseball-crazed, slightlymischievous boys.Free resource for a happier, healthy mindset and less stress here: https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/connect-with-heather/Website: https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermoulder/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourseCorrectionCoaching/www.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Sandra Costello about photography, how we see the world, and how being your authentic self helps - even when dealing with a pandemic.Sandra Costello is a Massachusetts portrait photographer, brand enthusiast, joy instigator, and the kind of cheerleader all small business owners want by their side. Always positive and ready to inspire photographers and creatives alike to authentically brand themselves to attract their ideal clients and do the work they love.Find Sandra here:www.sandralovesyou.comInstagram: @bravemomentsFacebook: @sandracostellophotographysandra@sandralovesyou.com413-427-1676www.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as Jenni Grover and I talk about the meaning of creativity and how you can harness the power of creativity to increase resilience.Jenni Grover is the founder of the School of Creative Resilience, where she teaches people how to tap into their innate creativity, grow it as a resource, and use it to boost resilience and joy. She currently offers digital courses, in-person workshops, and consulting services. Jenni’s passion for teaching creative resilience evolved through 15 years of experience as a professional patient advocate. Through ChronicBabe, she taught sick folks how to craft incredible lives beyond illness... with a focus on resilience. Her website, videos, social media, and speeches around the world—as well as her book, ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness—reached countless people. For 31 years (the past 18 as an entrepreneur), Jenni has collaborated with hundreds of media outlets and organizations worldwide. Today, she’s happily focused on lifting up others and bringing more creativity to the world. jennigrover.comcreativeresilience.comwww.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as Erin Custer and I talk about death and end of life education - creating a way to prepare yourself and your loved ones in the most holistic, compassionate manner.Erin Custer, RN, is the Founder of Universal Pathways. Erin found her place in teaching during her career as a hospice nurse. Teaching our community how to have the courage to care beyond the science during the end of life journey. Erin founded Universal Pathways, and end of life education certification program for families, caregivers and providers alike. Teaching end of life care is a human skill that we don’t learn in traditional medicine and rarely from our elders anymore.Various end of life professionals have contributed to the curriculum, making the certification a truly unique certification! Learners will be equipped to provide the most holistic support at the end of life, learning from the perspectives of various medical, spiritual and hospice professionals. The program will prepare our students to guide the dying with confidence to support them physically, emotionally and spiritually. We educate on topics ranging from physiological considerations, communication guides, ritual significance and promoting spiritual healing for ease in transitions.www.UPathways.orgSign up for the newsletter or email atAdmin@upathways.orgFacebook@upathwaysInsta@upathwayswww.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Jennifer Longmore about how to live a life of purpose. Jennifer Longmore is a the CEO of soul journeys, elite business coach, best selling author, podcaster and world-renowned as a leading authority on soul purpose. Serving over 100 countries around the globe, Soul journeys is your #1 place to learn how to read Akashic Records, align to your purpose, heal your money story and raise wealth consciousness and create purpose-driven businesses. 3 time best selling author, Jennifer writes about soul acceleration, business success and healing your money story. Her expert advice has been featured in global and fox news. She is just about to release a new book: Money Made Easy. After more than 15 years and 30,000 sessions as a business coach, she has helped athletes, celebrities, CEO and many more to shine their light and enjoy the journey. Website: http://www.souljourneys.caLinkedIn: @soulpurposeexpertTwitter: jenlongmoreFacebook: @soulpurposeexpertwww.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join me as Adri Kyser and I talk about practical tools to stay grounded and cultivate peace. We talk about Adri's methods to help people accept and adapt to change - so important in today's challenging times! Plus she has an amazing FREE GIFT - see below in the show notes :)Adriana Kyser is an international wellness expert who has spent the past 15 years helping highly-driven women stop feeling stressed and overwhelmed and start living a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. Using her Enlightened Alchemy™ method, she has helped thousands of women worldwide achieve everything from reduced pain and stress to increased confidence and productivity. Rather than drawing from only one modality, her extensive list of certifications(including NLP, coaching, and yoga) allow her to create a customized wellness experience for clients. As a brand ambassador, she has worked with Athleta and Larabar. When she’s not busy hosting retreats around the globe in exotic locations like Bali, Greece, and Peru, she’s being featured on iHeart Radio, Amazon Prime’s “The Focus”, Thrive Global, and Authority Magazine . She’s the co-author of the best seller book “Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship”.Email Address: adri@adrikyser.comPhone: (469) 569-8330Business Website: http://www.adrikyser.comLinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-kyserFacebook: www.facebook.com/adrikyserInstagram: instagram.com/adrikyserAudience Gift: https://adrikyser.com/?p=4908www.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as Stephanie Hessler and I talk about goal setting - it's not just for New Years Day anymore!Stephanie Hessler, MBA, helps individuals and teams create and achieve their greatest success imaginable, including guiding clients through the powerful Thinking Into Results transformational program. Most recently, she was part of a team that launched a new model of Career Education at Wellesley College. Previously she worked in the investment industry for sixteen years, including on Wall Street with Merrill Lynch. Stephanie is also a Concord MA-based artist. She's a graduate of Wellesley College and earned her MBA at The Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania. http://stephaniehessler.thinkingintoresults.comfacebook: Success Mindset Series with Stephanie Hessler Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/555055648565012/?ref=bookmarkswww.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Joni the conversation as Cathy and I talk about cancer, preventive care and how we can be active participants in our health.Cathy Biase is a Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Professional Cancer Coach. She received herBachelor of Sciencefrom the University of Toronto at St. Michael’s College,majoring in Psychology. She is a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and received hercancer coachingcertification from the National Association of Professional Cancer Coaches. Cathy specializes inthefunctional application ofnutrition for root cause health improvementin the area of chronic disease with afocus on cancer.care.Listen to her podcast, The Health Hub here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thehealthhub/id1294977077www.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as Nichole and I talk about the wisdom we as humans share with plants, and how to engage in respect-based change (getting rid of shame!)Nichole is a coach, author, and speaker who shows women how to become BFF’s with their bodies, so every time they look in the mirror they say, “Damn. I ROCK!” Because when a woman sees how badass her body really is, she creates the life and body she’s always wanted, without force or willpower.She knows this to be true because it’s happened to her and thousands of her clients. When she’s not fearlessly (but lovingly) pushing her clients into a lifestyle they deserve, you can find her laughing with friends, connecting with nature and loving up on her hubby, their son Wyatt and two dogs. Join Nichole's Embrace and Reshape Your Body Challenge - starting May 2020!www.WildlyAlive.comwww.mhnrnetwork.comwww.drkristinahallett.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Dr. Christina Bjorndal, N.D. about regaining your mental health and wellness, from a holistic perspective. Amazing information and a wonderful talk!Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, completed her Doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is considered an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders. Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and writer and has shared her personal story and philosophy of wellness with audiences across North America. Dr. Chris has helped many patients achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. She has completed three books on mental health as well as a 10 week course and in-person retreat on mental health:1)Beyond the Label: 10 Steps to Improve your Mental Health with Naturopathic Medicine2)The Essential Diet: Eating for Mental Health3)Moving Beyond: A Journal into Self-Discovery4)Moving Beyond 10 week course5)Mental Health Masterclasswebsite: drchristinabjorndal.comFacebook: Dr. Christina BjorndalTwitter: @drbjorndalYouTube: Christina BjorndalInstagram: drchrisbjorndalwww.dkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as Sanjeev and I talk about nutrition, dietary formulation and I begin to explore the information about CBD from Hemp....Sanjeev Javia has an undergraduate degree from the University Of Michigan in Biology and Biopsychology and a graduate degree in Business Administration from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. In addition to these educational certifications he frequently attends continued educational courses focusing on dietary supplement formulation, sales and marketing strategy development, and corporate development at institutions such as Harvard University, Arizona State University, Thunderbird School of Global Management, and Southwest School of Naturopathic Medicine. He has also completed his Aromatherapy, the medicinal use of essential oils, training at the Applied Aromatic Institute.www.facebook.com/askjeeversInstagram: @askjeeverssanjeev@proze.comwww.drkristinahallett.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com

Join the conversation as I talk with Faith Clarke about her journey as an entrepreneur, and how this can actually increase self-care! Doing business differently is no longer optional. It’s an urgent need. When we respond to this call and create businesses that help us heal, we will shift the Biz-life landscape and include people of all abilities.Faith says: "Starting my career as a computer programmer on Wall Street, but quickly recognizing my passion for education and teaching at the college level for several years where I became fascinated by my learners’ inner motivations and started taking psychology courses to answer her questions. My career in computer engineering and systems analysis helped me develop a systematic approach to problem solving that I applies to my current passion — helping people figure out the next steps on the path to their desired destination, and strategizing a plan to getting there. My interests in human motivation and personal experiences as a mom of a child with autism led me to doctoral studies in performance psychology and a coaching practice that focuses on the needs of autism moms navigating leadership, business, and entrepreneurship.Through striving for more my formal education includes graduate and undergraduate degrees in computer science, graduate studies in adult education and psychology, and doctoral studies in performance psychology. While homeschooling my three children, I participated in 100+ hours of training in various approaches to facilitating learning in people with autism. co-founding Melody of Autism, an organization that is committed to helping families with kids on the autism spectrum enlarge their village and thrive while embracing what I call, the New Normal of Life on Spectrum Road."www.ParentinglikeaNinja.comwww.mhnrnetwork.comwww.drkristinahallett.com