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Have you ever met a person and thought, "Wow, the legacy they are living, and at some point will leave behind, is something out of this world!"? When those moments happen to me, I usually walk away thinking, "How can I be a better version of myself?" Or, "What more can I do to leave my own imprint in this world?" The thoughts tend to get introspective real quick! Bryan Seck, the Executive Director...

Here's some solid advice: dare yourself to be different. Think about it. In today's world we are surrounded by influencers. Influencers in tech, sports, politics, and self-improvement, just to name a few. Influencers can absolutely be helpful in things like learning something new or staying in "the know". But, on the other hand, really cool things can happen too when we decide to create our own id...

Different phenomena surround the concept of wanting to "organize well." Minimalism, essentialism, intentional living, downsizing, and rightsizing just to name a few. Many of us may turn to the internet for advice on which method will work best for our organizing needs. We find there are many methods and one size doesn't fit all. And that's ok! Jeannine Bryant is a "rightsizing expert"! She is the...

Why is asking for help so hard? Is it the fear of rejection? The appearance of incompetence? Or, it is the emotion of embarrassment? The inner voice can be a loud one sometimes! Creating constant chatter which gets intertwined in our reality. But why...why do we do this to ourselves? When you really think about it, shouldn't we feel encouraged that we've surrounded ourselves with kind and compassi...

What comes to mind when you think about making a gesture of gratitude towards a good friend... is it a gift, like a bouquet of flowers? Is it sharing your time with them, by taking them out to coffee? Or is it sharing a simple smile as you pass them by? The way we share our happiness and gratitude for others shows up in different ways. There is no right or wrong way, however, in my opinion, there...

When was the last time you thought about your favorite color, your favorite animal or your favorite way to spend time? As we go through life, our priorities change. This is not a bad thing to have happen. However, sometimes we do lose the memories of the things that once made us happy. Think back to your days in school, out on the playground, debating with your best friend whether blue or orange i...

Many of us have encountered an event like a job interview where we are asked, "what are your strengths"? And, "what are your weaknesses"? Others have been asked to reflect on their strengths by taking a personality assessment or strengths finder quiz. In any situation, I'm sure we can agree...knowing one's strengths is a big ask! Cliff Troyer, an Employment Specialist at Nebraska Vocational Rehab...

In my opinion, one of the hardest parts about being human is coping with the fact that it's hard to be your true self day in and day out. We may say things like, "I know who I am" or "I stopped keeping up with the Joneses a long time ago". But, I feel the fact of the matter is that every day we battle external pressures that cause us to behave in a way that doesn't align with who we tell people we...

Death is usually an uncomfortable topic to talk about. At least, most of us don't use it as a conversation starter at a dinner party! It is, however, something we as humans think about or encounter often. Julie Masters, professor of Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Omaha, concentrates her work on aging and end-of-life. While educating her students, she eludes to the values of meaning and...

If I were to guess, many of us spend the majority of our day deliberating on what is to come. The description of this show even prompts future questions such as: "Who are we supposed to be?" or "How do you know when you've "made it?" Emily Shelton has given great thought to how she can focus and find control when life takes her in an unexpected direction and forces her to adapt to a new path. Emil...

Have you ever felt like you have no idea what is going on, but have all the information you need at the same time?  In life, we are put into amazing positions where people depend on our expertise, but behind the scenes, we feel like we’re failing and don’t know what we’re doing. Ellie Westfall, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Legacy Retirement Communities, loves her job because she g...

Picture yourself as a marionette.  Someone controlling your every movement, thought and desire.  I'm guessing, for most of us, picturing this brings up emotions like frustration, disgust or even a feeling of being claustrophobic.  Now, what if you weren't physically a marionette and you had control over your movements and thoughts but, someone was instead controlling your TIME.  Matt Mueller is th...

What do you feel when someone tells you, "NO"?  Do you meet the response with resistance?  Hurt, sadness, an un-wanting feeling.  Or, do you meet it with curiosity?  Relief or even excitement towards what may follow.  Dr. Carrie Petr, the founder and CEO of Carrie Lovelace Petr Coaching and Consulting, joins us on this episode to uncover the kindness that comes from telling people "no" when they n...

There is a quote by Pablo Picasso that says, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." Art is beautiful, art is wise, art is introspective. Art is. It is what you make it to be. It is what you need it to be.  Mike Semrad is the owner of Red Rebel Media, a marketing company that assists local businesses as well as nonprofits. The company also moonlights as concert promoters and hel...

At one point or another we’ve all had the thought, “if I could only make time slow down”.  As humans, we quite literally watch time pass us by as we acknowledge the clock tick and the earth rotate around the sun.  Figuratively, we use the concept of time to achieve certain outcomes.  We may do this by holding a hug goodbye just a little longer to make it feel as though time has slowed or we might...

“Growing up.” A phenomenon we all experience, whether we feel ready or not.  From the day we are born, we are graced with the ability to make choices. These choices can lead us to endless opportunities, both good and bad.  Jayden Hood, a Dining Services Coordinator at Legacy Retirement Communities, makes the choice each day to lead young high school students in an effort to make a difference in th...

Being open to trying things and letting it lead you to finding what you do best.  This sound advice comes from Kaylie Hogan-Schnittker, the Director of Talent Strategy at the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development.  Kaylie finds wisdom in thinking: there is always a next move.  Although she finds connection and meaning in each present moment, she is open to whatever comes her way.  Kaylie ch...

Our body is beautifully interconnected with nature, the elements, and the seasons; never separate.  Separation might evoke anguish within our human matter.  To find balance, we turn to our collective consciousness which helps us to explore the perception that our thoughts create our reality, and where our thoughts go, our energy flows.  Maggie Pleskac is the brilliant soul behind these teachings. ...

Our body is beautifully interconnected with nature, the elements, and the seasons; never separate.  Separation might evoke anguish within our human matter.  To find balance, we turn to our collective consciousness which helps us to explore the perception that our thoughts create our reality, and where our thoughts go, our energy flows.  Maggie Pleskac is the brilliant soul behind these teachings. ...

Finding honesty in your feelings when faced with a life changing decision can be hard.  Another person’s perspective on the situation can be helpful; while at other times, it can just make you freeze. So, we ask ourselves: “how am I supposed to move forward?” Nate Liermann, a Resident Living Advisor, at Legacy Retirement Communities, shapes the future of people’s lives through the art of letting g...

If you have a plan for life, heck yeah, execute it! If not, don't let a shattered dream get in your way. You are where you're supposed to be! I'm Michaela Halvorson, host of this new show, become. Join me on this first episode as I hang out with Greg Joyce, owner of Legacy Retirement Communities, and Ellie Westfall, Marketing and PR Director at Legacy. We reflect back on where this show concept st...

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