Power of After Show

Another word for forgiving yourself is showing compassion to yourself. There is much talk about showing compassion and grace to others with pleas for money, help and time. But if we don't practice forgiving ourselves first, we have a lot less to give to others especially emotionally. The lack of forgiving yourself can result in anger, bitterness and depression which may seem puzzling as they don't...

Intellectual property is not only important for the entertainment industry , but for any person who creates content in any field. An intellectual property attorney works specifically in the area of protecting that content, whether copyrights, trademarks, patents or trade secrets. In interviewing Russ Riddle, ( https://RussRiddle.com ) an Intellectual property attorney, we briefly discuss each of t...

When thinking of a regular routine , some feel it's boring, unimaginative and uninteresting. But I beg to differ. A regular routine can bring freedom and joy of productivity if you vary your regular routine and implement small changes. The boundaries and guidelines of a regular routine , along with flexibility has the power to change your output, your enjoyment of life and even relationships. When...

Do you ever find yourself grappling to come up with interesting conversation topics , whether at a social event, with a spouse or even with a colleague? Many times our conversation topics end up falling into shallow chit-chat or rants about unsolved problems. When growing older, those topics are more about health issues and aches and pains. Greg and Deb share some favorite resources to spark our c...

Thinking for yourself has become an anomality in a world of clones. A clone is an exact replica, a copy. My premise in approaching this subject is that in many ways, we have become a copy-cat or cookie-cutter world. Social media has done a good job on selling us on a certain look, style, format and even business model. The term expert has been diluted and now the term thought leader is moving quic...

Who's to say you can't have a vibrant life and even develop a profitable career through your golden years ? The golden years are usually defined after age 65 and after retirement, but that is hardly time to quit-you are not dead! I interviewed The Pink Lady who is in her 89th year and still going strong for our Women at Halftime Podcast . She wrote the book Get Up, Get Out and Get a Life. and had...

There's actually no big secret as to the ability to finish projects. Though size, budget, interest and organization are usually factors that contribute to the process. However, there are other components that may be involved as well. It's interesting that the La Sagrada Familia *, Antoni Gaudi's monumental Catholic Church in Barcelona, has been a work in progress since 1882. Changing the design, w...

To encourage each other is one of the greatest gifts you can give to a friend, colleague or spouse. It is something missing from our society as competition, revenge, and even jealousy rips through our relationships. As you encourage each other , you inspire others to reach their potential. The principles Greg and I discuss in the podcast show apply not only to spousal relationships, but to friends...

Intellectual property is a work or invention that is the result of creativity. It can be a manuscript, an art design, a piece of music, or even content in a book or an online course. With your intellectual property, you can apply for a patent, copyright or trademark. Each has its unique characteristics. Intellectual property can be extremely valuable to an entrepreneur as it can be used multiple w...

A SaaS Business is subscription as a service. SaaS is how many online companies are now formatting their business products. The principle is not new. Even while growing up, I signed up to receive a special monthly surprise box with makeup samples. This was an excellent example of a subscription. I paid a monthly fee and received a product. I could cancel at any time, but it created a recurring rev...

Most realize life goals change and shift through time. After going through school and even when getting your first job, it's hard to define your ultimate life goals as they will usually morph through the years. Some may have known what they wanted to do upon graduation, but as life takes a lot of twists and turns, even the best-laid plans turn out differently than expected. However, core values sh...

Our major milestones , or significant moments, in life affects our happiness and relationships and vice-versa. In this podcast show, (our 100th episode!) my husband Greg accompanies me as we focus on areas of life where we have both experienced major milestones. When we joined our lives together years ago, we committed ourselves to moving together through the significant moments of life, good and...

Mind Games come in all shapes and sizes. They are ways we can easily tear ourselves down while lifting up the imaginary success of others. As the most powerful computer in the world, your mind is capable of sending constant messages to either encourage or discourage you. (see: Self-Sabotage ) Through the power of the repetitive process, a human brain's production can't be emphasized enough. Messag...

I was personally surprised that the search term for selling succulents was so popular. When I think of succulents, I think of a cactus, similar to the ones I've seen on long drives through the desert. But they are so much more! Melissa Murphy started Succulent Studios in her backyard and they carry 180 different varieties of those fleshy, juicy plants. In just three and a half years, they have gro...

You could be facing self-sabotage by permitting bad mental code or mindsets to infiltrate and control your thoughts. When thinking about sabotage, most think about a virtual enemy agent, but you could be doing just as much damage with your thoughts and actions. When you are hacked, whether virtually or personally, another entity gains unauthorized access. Without realizing it, you could be giving...

When approaching this subject of economic cycles, it's important first to define what an economic cycle is. An economic cycle is the fluctuation of the economy between periods of expansion, or growth, and contraction, or downturn. These fluctuations can have either devastating or positive effects on entrepreneurs. This is not meant to serve as an investment or financial guide. However, my husband...

Most projects and businesses need a strong why to be successful, but when change or disaster hits, many are left without purpose. This can feel like your why has actually been stolen! You may wonder if you can you get it back again. If a company is left without purpose, reinventing and restarting becomes a huge challenge and even impossible. This is because there is no clear direction. I relate th...

If you are result driven , looking at the bottom line, it may take throwing a lot of spaghetti against the wall, as Thom Singer pointed out in this show! Many people love projects and creating, especially artists. I am definitely one of them! However, projects alone don't buy groceries or pay the mortgage. You have to have a viable product and be able to sell it. Creating systems and a good proces...

Your perspective in life will affect your perspective in business as they both overlap in many ways. The definition of perspective is view or outlook. Your overall mindset, whether positive or negative, directly influences your view of your life and business. (see: Saying Yes ) It also works the other way around. Your view of your life and business can positively or negatively affect your mindset....

This episode flows out of several questions I've received from Women at Halftime Podcast listeners on helping kids make life choices, especially in choosing a life partner. As my husband and I talked this over, we wondered if we truly had enough valuable words of advice on the subject. We also realized making crucial life choices included so much more than choosing a spouse. There are other choice...

Today, most people know what a roundabout is and are not asking, What is a roundabout? But in 1930, when the Traffic Circle was newly built in Long Beach, California, this traffic circle roundabout was the first of its kind in the United States. Now, we see many roundabouts all around our country and they are especially common in European countries. Roundabouts don't just happen once in a lifetime...

Many people may feel they have a good story to tell the world, and then start asking the question on how to write a book. Should you attempt writing a book and why? How do you even start? Is there a certain path you take? And is it worth it? In this episode, I'm interviewing Kim O'Hara, Book Coach to Best Sellers®, and her business A Story Inside. She had some wonderful words of advice, some which...

One of the things I love when on my NordicTrack Stationary Bike is the ability to virtually pedal anywhere in the world, but many times we are biking on the wrong side of the road . Or at least it feels like the wrong side of the road compared to our highways in the United States. Driving on the left—like they do in Great Britain, Ireland, Scotland and many other European countries—made sense as s...

Why create goals together? Is it worth it? Aren't goals outdated? Many of you in a significant relationship may wonder if it's really worth the trouble to create goals as a couple. As my husband, Greg, and I worked through our thoughts in approaching this topic, we found there were some very valuable principles to be had. You may not always create goals together to obtain the same objective, but t...

How important are New Year Goals anyway? Do they do any good? Don't people just fail fast? Studies show that 80% of New Year's resolutions fail, so just calling a goal a resolution can make you feel like you're a failure! What should you focus on if you even establish New Year Goals? I'm going to make some suggestions and hopefully stimulate some ideas for you in this episode. This next year I'm f...