Listen for REAL

Our guest: DR. TAMU GREEN is a developmental psychologist and thought leader who brings expertise and lived experience in communities facing inequities in her pursuit of social justice through institutional and systems change. For nearly 30 years, she has been engaged in power building efforts that synergize resources, facilitate equity-oriented decision making, and turn advocacy into outcomes. Dr...

Our guest: SHERRY WILLIAMS spent her first 28 years dropping in and out of life’s most difficult situations. The following 28 years produced shifts in belief systems formed by molestation and abuse and through addiction and prostitution. Sherry understands the hook that life on the darker side can have on a person. She also knows deeply the hurts and doubts life delivers and how remaining in the s...

Our guest: JULIA NICHOLSON is a former CEO, business consultant, and adjunct professor of business who has excelled for decades as an industry-leading visionary on governance, strategic planning, team building, and executive performance. She now brings her expertise and passion to organizations and conferences across the world. As a C-Suite executive for over 17 years, she has experienced firsthan...

Our guest: MATT BEAUDREAU is the founder of several Acton Academy campuses in Northern California, co-founder of Apogee Strong Mentorship Program, and the host of The Essential 11 podcast. He is also a highly sought keynote speaker, having taken the stage to speak to over 250,000 people around the world in the last decade. Connect with Matt: Instagram: @MattBeaudreau  https://www.instagram.com/Mat...

Our guest: ANGIE K. LOVE has had a rewarding career as an Acupuncturist for the past decade and a half, finding deep fulfillment in helping people heal in body, mind, and spirit. Through her writing, she hopes to bring healing to people's hearts and souls. From an early age, Angie has been an avid reader and prolific writer. It’s been her lifelong dream to be a published author. Awakening Hearts i...

Our guests: Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill Shannon Curtis is an artist who works as a songwriter, singer, storyteller, speaker, and author. Her ninth studio album, entitled 2020101, was released on October 22, 2021. Jamie Hill is an artist working at the intersection of music and community. He produces, mixes, and masters records for a wide variety of independent and alternative-music artists. Shan...

Our guest: Sean Smith, author, speaker, actor, poet, songwriter, and the owner of Elite Success Systems. He is dedicated to creating “neuro-transformation” in all areas of human behavior. Sean has produced over 3,000 articles, audio files, and video resources on topics related to success and leadership, with over 1,000,000 views on YouTube. He has spoken globally and was named “North America’s Nex...

Our guest: Sean Smith, author, speaker, actor, poet, songwriter, and the owner of Elite Success Systems. He is dedicated to creating “neuro-transformation” in all areas of human behavior. Sean has produced over 3,000 articles, audio files, and video resources on topics related to success and leadership, with over 1,000,000 views on YouTube. He has spoken globally and was named “North America’s Nex...

Our guest: Valerie Alexander is a renowned expert on workplace happiness and a leading voice on equity and inclusion.  As a globally-recognized speaker on the topics of happiness, the advancement of women, and unconscious bias, her keynotes and workshops have entertained, trained and inspired lawyers, artists, truck drivers, doctors, investment bankers, software developers, homemakers, CEOs and co...

Learn more about Tarana Burke at https://metoomvmt.org Books referenced in this episode: Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement 2021 You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience 2021 Connect with Jen! email: Jennifer@beingREAL.me website: www.beingREAL.me Instagram @beingREALjen Join us next episode and until then…keep speaking. A...

Guests: Vanassa Hamra, Kerry Ham, and Jawad* (last name withheld) work with World Relief, a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable. They aim to tackle the world’s greatest problems with holistic, locally-driven solutions that lead to lasting change — whether in response to disasters , extreme poverty , violence, oppressi...

Our guest: Kim Stevens works as a licensed holistic therapist, specializing in trauma healing, dance & movement therapy, Neuro-emotional Technique (NET), and Buddhist psychology.  One of her main passions and purposes is supporting others in releasing limiting beliefs and owning their power, creativity and sense of worthiness. She guides others in the process of learning how to feel their feelings...

Our guest: Kim Stevens works as a licensed holistic therapist, specializing in trauma healing, dance & movement therapy, Neuro-emotional Technique (NET), and Buddhist psychology.  One of her main passions and purposes is supporting others in releasing limiting beliefs and owning their power, creativity and sense of worthiness. She guides others in the process of learning how to feel their feelings...

Our guest : Amanda Doucette  a.k.a “The Tax Chick” -  a tax lawyer practicing in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She is the host of “The Tax Chick Podcast” and the founder of “The Tax Chick Blog” Email: thetaxchickpodcast@gmail.com Instagram @tax.chick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-doucette-tep-83a9ab51/?originalSubdomain=ca Website: www.shtb-law.com Blog: https://taxchickca.wordpress.com/...

Our guest: Julie Gohring is a feminine leadership & sales coach. She teaches women how to radically shift their mindset so they can be more effective in selling and bring forth their natural feminine superpowers to find more freedom & fun in sales. She is also the creator of the Selling is FeminineTM Selling Framework delivered in her Selling Is FeminineTM Live Training Course. Julie graduated fro...

Jen’s website: www.beingREAL.me Jen’s Instagram: @beingREALjen Our guest for this episode: Staci Bartley, Relationship Expert Guest Bio:  After more than 25 years of  personal struggle, shame, and guilt...I can honestly say I'm proud of my messy past. Because, it has given me the wisdom, knowledge, and the gifts to contribute to my clients. Trust me when I say I've lived many of the struggles that...

Jen’s website: www.beingREAL.me Jen’s Instagram: @beingREALjen Our guest for this episode: Staci Bartley, Relationship Expert Guest Bio:  After more than 25 years of  personal struggle, shame, and guilt...I can honestly say I'm proud of my messy past. Because, it has given me the wisdom, knowledge, and the gifts to contribute to my clients. Trust me when I say I've lived many of the struggles that...

The origin story of Listen for REAL and the change we seek to create: I am described as a white, cisgendered, straight-identifying, American-born woman with a history of Christian and conservative influences. My lived experience is one of solid economic security and educational privilege. This is the lens through which I viewed life  for the majority of my adult years - and it created a comfortabl...