The Recalibration

We all struggle in life.  There is no denying that.  After something has happened that affects your emotions in a negative way the feelings are there, and they are raw, and fresh in the mind. How do you move on that?  How can you get passed the negative?  My emotions are not unique and my experiences are not very unique. They are very common to all people. Please join me as I discuss simple ways,...

Stepping into the investing world takes a certain mindset.  You will face struggles, mistakes, learning curves, and much much more. It can be a very challenging space, however, combined with the right mindset, a strong “why” and the determination to never give up, there is no reason you can’t accomplish what you are aiming for.  Michael Blank is a full-time entrepreneur, investor, and coach. With...

History teaches us that humankind loves “easy” but easy times aren’t what makes us the best versions of ourselves. It is within experience that we discover our true selves and true capabilities.  This episode is unlike many others. A wholesome conversation between two very authentic people. A conversation about history, life, and truth.   If you enjoyed this conversation and want to find out more...

 Are you a young, sophisticated investor who is just finding your way? Still trying to figure out some of the rules/ laws of accreditation, 506 B and 506 C offerings?  It can be challenging trying to keep up with the laws, especially as they change over the years. Compared to 1982 or even 2019, Things have changed and unless you know who to talk to, or who to connect with, you may find yourself ou...

Are you afraid of damaging your child? Always questioning that your parenting isn't working the way you want it to?  Being a parent isn't easy.  The challenges and struggles that come with each individual child can be overwhelming and exhausting! By being a parent you have been gifted with a human to raise and every parent hopes that we don't screw it up.  Sara Turkmani joins me tod...

Entrepreneurship- where you can take nothing and turn it into something and see a monetary reward from it, including the impact on people's lives. For example, turning the bad apple on the block into a benefit to the community where it’s a happy and peaceful place to live.   The things we choose to do in life create ripple effects that affect everyone around us, and it all begins with relatio...

“Treat others how you want to be treated.” The golden rule. It's a hard one to follow especially if you are not very nice to yourself.  Oddly enough how you treat yourself will be reflected in how you treat others.  If we broke down the statement “treat others how YOU want to be treated” ask yourself are you treating yourself the way you want to be treated??  Take a moment and reflect. I&apos...

“you can have all the knowledge in the world, but if you don't do something about it, then, you're still exactly where you were”   Opportunities are all around you. Taking action on an opportunity can bring growth and bigger opportunities. But it's a choice, A choice to either stay exactly where you are or take action.  Part of taking action is to ask for help, get advice from exper...

When was the last time you did an evaluation on your health and nutrition? Eating healthy and exercising regularly is such an important habit to have. Ask yourself what you want to be doing when you are 60, 70, or 80. Do you want to pick up your grandchildren, run, play and be lively?  Are you going to be that cool grandma that is still doing marathons at 80? Or the alternative?   Many of us are a...

There are 1,000 and one ways to communicate via Messenger, texting, phone calls, scheduling through a calendar link, etc. and everyone does something different. But what do you prefer? Face time, phone call, texting, email??  The options are almost endless.  Whittling down to what works for you is also a common trend in investing.  From stocks to bonds, fix and flips to burr’s it all depends on wh...

Looking for the easy button in investing?  Sometimes when we are constantly trying to make things easier, we end up making things harder.  Having to take the plunge in an unfamiliar space may cause you to miss an opportunity that could make investing easier.   Basically, if you don't start, what’s easy now may be harder later.   Having the desire of creating ease in life, is a mindset. We are...

When we get an amazing idea, many of us want to go from zero to a hundred overnight. Unfortunately, that's not how it works.  (If only we could hit fast forward)  Gaining clarity of where to plant the seeds, what steps to take, with an intention to grow a little bit each day is the true reality.  No one will get there the same way, some succeed quicker than others but it's all in your ow...

Happy Birthday, Conscious Investor Podcast!!  I can’t believe it's been 3 years!  So many amazing and fabulous guests, mindset episodes, adventures, changes, and shifts in life.  It all has led to this amazing milepost.  Recently, I shared a part of my story with a group of potential entrepreneurs and realized it was a part of my journey I hadn't shared with you, my amazing audience!  So...

As parents, we are all struggling to be 10 places at once.  Kids in sports, full-time jobs, errands, etc.  How can we free up some time to focus on what's important?   Well, wouldn't it be nice if you could open an app and just hire someone to do the grocery shopping? Or take the dog to the groomers? Or pick up the dry cleaning?   A deeper question what does it take to answer this proble...

Be a vulnerable leader, What does that mean to you? When we are vulnerable and authentic to others it may be easier for them to relate and have that me-too moment. It becomes relatable. But also when we show the vulnerable side of ourselves it opens it up for asking questions and discussions to help everyone grow.    In a sense, we can struggle with being a leader because if you ask a question tha...

“Keep pushing, keep challenging, get outside your comfort zone” You hear it everywhere but why is it so important?  Everyone gets in their own head and that's the hardest place to get out of, but when you can push past and keep going, that's where you find the real success.  Real success is on the other side of what you don't know.   We are the results of our actions and our attitud...

Being comfortable with the person you are dictates how you show up in the world.  If you are uncomfortable and insecure it shows. If you are confident and secure in your own skin, it shows. When creating new relationships it's so important to show up as your authentic self. If you show up to a professional setting and instantly push your services or business on to a person that you are first...

Having the right mindset can be the tipping point in making a decision or getting the deal you want, or even having a good day.  With the right mindset, we can challenge ourselves to be in an uncomfortable situation, like public speaking, and overcome the fear or negative self-talk. The importance of being in those uncomfortable situations is the growth that comes from it. They take you somewhere...

Has someone in your life challenged you lately?  Have you challenged someone?  We all need the opportunity to grow and build confidence, as a parent I find it extremely important to offer these types of opportunities to my children, yet sometimes it can interfere with what I want.   In today’s episode, I share an experience my daughter I went through recently while skiing/ snowboarding and watchin...

When faced with the absolute downward spiral of life, not accepting the “Stuck” is your way to escape.  Finding an out may not happen overnight but continuously working on having a better life will pay off.  Being open to the opportunity to define a pain point in a different perspective may just be your ah-ha moment. Anne Marie Sheldon found herself in her ah-ha moment when she and her husband wen...

That moment we find our first grey hair!  Does it scare you?  Do you dread the day?  Or did you go out and dye your hair to hide it?  It leads me to wonder why grey hair is such a “bad” thing… If we change our way of thinking about that grey hair and see it as a moment in life that we were blessed with the years, knowledge, and experience we were given. It can represent something so amazing if we...

Did you know if you're in a job where you're using your least preferred skills more than 20% of the time You will be unhappy? Just because you are good at something doesn't mean it motivates you. Finding a job that aligns with what will really make your heart sing can be an exhausting challenge. You have to ask yourself all these personal questions and then figure out how to relay t...

A truly special episode today!  Such a gift!  My amazing husband Steve Holly has joined me to discuss what it's like to be married to a hyper-ambitious woman.  Evolving as people yet growing together.   We have moved, created a family, career changes, ups, downs, and much more. Today we delve into our challenges and how we, as a couple, overcame obstacles and manage our entrepreneur lifestyle...

Over the past few decades high income earners have contentedly overfunded retirement accounts. Now many are wondering if that's the most effective form of investing.  Opinions are in oversupply but proof of concept provides the grounded evidence people seek which is why I've once again partnered with Steeve Breton, founder of Velocity Capital, to answer this timely question.   During thi...

The podcast space is an amazing place to grow and build relationships. From being the podcast host to being the editor/ producer it's all built around the relationships we create and cultivate in our lives. As part of the entrepreneurial life forming these important relationships is key to the success we strive for.  Today Evan Johnson, host and founder of Path to Podcast Success, joins me an...