The SavvyCast

In this episode, Emma Tarence shares how life coaching has helped bring about dramatic personal change and growth in her life.       The old Emma.... Emma describes herself before she made a radical change. She shares how she lacked motivation, failed to set goals, and settled for mediocrity. She gives an honest picture of what she felt inside and how she lived her life~and it wasn't working for h...

Zane Tarence joins me on The SavvyCast to talk about his book 17 Reasons Your Company is Not Investment Grade (and What to Do About It) . Who is Zane Tarence? Zane Tarence, managing director and partner of Founders Advisors, is an expert in the business of technology. He is an experienced investment banker, dealmaker, and serial entrepreneur. He has worked with hundreds of owners to position their...

Jordan Jones answers questions regarding politics during the pandemic, including how much power governors have, how it is kept in check, and how this pandemic might affect elections post-COVID 19.   J   The pandemic and politics. When a national crisis emerges, politics become center stage. Power is exerted by leaders on both the national and state level. Who is in charge? How much power do leader...

Sophie Hudson and Jamie share tips and techniques for down home cooking along with quarantine favorite meals that they prepared for their families.     With the "stay at home" that left most of us in a type of quarantine for days or weeks, many of us have cooked more than ever. In fact, "home cooking" has made a resurgence. It seems that the recipes, foods, and cravings that most of us have had is...

On this week's episode of The SavvyCast, Chris Bailey shares what you need to know about  starting a podcast. He shares the essential equipment and software you'll need, how to choose your niche, and ways to grow your audience.   Questions to ask yourself before starting a podcast. Before deciding whether to start a podcast, you should ask yourself the following questions. Why do I want to start a...

In this episode of The SavvyCast,  Alexis Girvan talks about RAG: what it is, how to share it with notes, and why it is important.   What is RAG? RAG stands for Recognition, Affirmation, and Gratitude. RAG came from the concept "gratitude is a muscle."  See a description of RAG below.   Whether using RAG notes or stationary you already have, RAG notes will change you and those to whom you send wor...

In this episode of The SavvyCast, wedding planner Kalee Baker shares her experience of orchestrating a wedding during the pandemic.   In this episode of TheSavvyCast, professional wedding planner Kalee Baker shares her best advice and tips on orchestrating a wedding during a pandemic.  Here are a few snippets of the story she shares on the podcast. Kalee briefly talks about giving birth a few week...

Enneagram coach Jordan Jones helps my daughter Emma come closer to discovering her enneagram type. Jordan Jones asks my daughter Emma myriad questions to help her determine her enneagram number. Emma thinks that she might be an enneagram 4. Jordan's questions and Emma's answers lead them to a much clearer picture of what Emma's type is. Jordan thinks that he has Emma's number figured out, but he a...

This episode of TheSavvyCast looks at Sugar dating, how it works, and why many college kids are doing it to make money.   What is sugar dating? Sugar dating is where college students (and others) create a profile on websites similar to a dating site. They submit photos and share personal information that will be placed in the site for older men and women to choose from. The arrangements are touted...

In this episode of  The SavvyCast, we discuss sex trafficking, what it is, who is vulnerable, and how Trafficking Hope works to rescue women from sex slavery.   This episode of The SavvyCast is about sex trafficking. My guests are Laura Domingue, Founder of Trafficking Hope, and Amy Wagar, the Alabama Director of Trafficking Hope. Both women share information that is valuable for all of us to know...

New York Times best selling author Melanie Shankle joins The SavvyCast to talk family, favorite things, marriage, dogs, and her latest book On the Bright Side. A must-listen episode! Who is Melanie Shankle? Melanie is a New York Times bestselling author of 8 books, host of The Big Boo Cast Podcast with Sophie Hudson, wife, mom, and the kind of gal you'd want for a BFF. Her instagram @melanieshankl...

  PIES University founder Kimberly Beam Holmes joins The SavvyCast to talk about how to be intellectually attractive first to ourselves then to others.   First Become Intellectual Attractive to Myself Before I focus on working on becoming intellectually attractive to someone else, I should start with myself. Am I happy with my level of intellectual growth? Am I learning, expanding, and becoming my...

On this episode of The SavvyCast, Phil and Gretchen talk about parenting a child with autism~from the challenges to the special blessings. Phil and Gretchen's Story My friend Gretchen Pickett and her husband Phil join me on The SavvyCast to share a glimpse into their lives as parents of two sons, one of whom has autism. They share how they discovered that their son Reid, the firstborn, had autism....

In this episode of The SavvyCast, my friend Deanna Pizitz and I discuss midlife as women. We use the SWOT assessment and some of our own examples to look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of this season. What is SWOT? SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and the SWOT model is used in most businesses. The concept can also be applied to other entiti...

In this epidode of The SavvyCast, Dr. Joe Beam shares the top 3 reasons why people divorce or want out of a  relationship, all based on research and all preventable. Studies Based on John Gottman's Research Dr. Beam shares information based on John Gottman's book The Marriage Clinic: A Scientifically Based Marital Therapy They don't feel loved. The don't feel liked. They don't feel respected. How...

PIES University's Kimberly Holmes joins this episode of The SavvyCast to discuss what makes someone physically attractive and why looks are only a small part of the equation. Physical attractiveness is about more than looks. Looks are one small part of what makes a person physically attractive. There are myriad different "standards" for what "looks attractive" based on culture, history, media, and...

Mazie Girvin joins The SavvyCast to talk about being an Enneagram 7, also known as The Enthusiast. Mazie Girvin shares what it is like being an enneagram 7 (wing 8). Enneagram expert Jordan Jones compares Mazie to his enneagram 7 grandfather, Paul T. (Jamie's father-in-law). Mazie Girvin and Paul T.~Two Classic Enneagram 7's Jordan's grandfather (and my father-in-law), affectionately known by all...

On this episode of The SavvyCast, my husband Zane  shares how SWOT can be a useful tool for improving marriage and other important relationships.  What is SWOT? SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and the SWOT model is used in most businesses. The concept can also be applied to other entities as well, such as marriage, a business partnership, a friendship and more. Th...

On this episode of The SavvyCast, guest and wedding planner Handley McCrory shares an inside look at how a professional wedding planner can help you from engagement to wedding day (within your desired budget). Choosing a Wedding Planner Handley McCory shares the basic questions to ask potential wedding planners to see if they are a fit for you. The first and most basic questions are below: Are you...

In this episode of The SavvyCast we discuss 3 keys to becoming more emotionally attractive in our relationships.   Who is Kimberly Beam Holmes? Kimberly is the founder of PIES University, a resource for those who want to grow in each area of attractiveness: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual. She is also the CEO of marriagehelper.com and works with her father, Dr. Joe Beam, to provid...

In this episode, Jonathan & Kristy McKinney talk about raising a child with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and how it has challenged and shaped their entire family.   Jonathan & Kristy Mckinney Share Their Story Jonathan & Kristy McKinney were young marrieds at 24 when they became pregnant with their first child. They share the journey of infantile seizures which led to Lennox-Gastaut. When a doctor tell...

On today's episode of The SavvyCast, Jamie shares some favorites from 2019.....from recipes to podcast episodes to kitchen hacks and beyond.    My Favorite Firsts for 2019 Being a MOB (mother of the bride) for the first time was amazing. And having my husband give his daughter away AND officiate the ceremony. Priceless. The 2019 launch of The SavvyCast has been quite a new, fun and exhilarating ri...

Marriage expert Dr. Joe Beam joins The SavvyCast podcast to answer questions regarding sex during separation, a controlling spouse, and behavior that is harmful to a marriage. Dr. Joe Beam Answers Questions from Real People/Couples Marriage expert and sexologist Dr. Joe Beam answers questions live each week on his podcast and You Tube (links below).  On this episode of The SavvyCast Podcast, I ask...

In part 2 of The SavvyCast podcast on Parkinson's Disease, Dr. Mike Vaughn shares the best drugs for PD patients, including prescription and one OTC supplement. Dr. Mike Vaughn Latest Parkinson's Disease Research  Since diagnosing his own PD, Dr. Vaughn has spent countless hours researching medical abstracts, studies, and journal publications. This podcast specifically addresses the best choices f...

Dr. Mike Vaughn diagnosed his own Parkinson's Disease and shares on The SavvyCast the research based non-prescription therapies he is using to manage his symptoms.   Who is Dr. Mike Vaughn? Mike Vaughn has practiced Family Medicine for 37 + years. He and his son, Dr. Jordan Vaughn, own and operate five MedHelp Clinics in the Birmingham Metro area.  Mike Vaughn is known and loved not only for his l...