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Why YOU Need To Write A Book With Mike Fallat

Episode 72

Mike Fallat, founder of Dreamstarters Publishing, has helped over 300 entrepreneurs become best-selling authors. In this episode, we break down why writing a book can change your life, and why sharing your story will build a community around your message. A book can be a powerful tool to grow your business, connect with your audience, and help others in new ways. Set a deadline, get started, and make an impact for years to come.

Create Financial Peace With Dwight Heck

Episode 71

Dwight Heck is a finance and insurance expert, author, father, and grandfather, and his passion is sharing with others the principles of financial freedom so families and businesses can discover financial peace. In this episode, we explore why your money is your most important asset, how to implement policies and plans to protect your loved ones, and strategies for maximizing your time to live with intention by using money wisely. Dwight shares his expertise on life insurance, health insurance, budgeting, retirement—all through the lens of giving yourself and your loved ones the most fulfilling life possible by creating financial peace one step at a time.

Don’t Let The Wrong Labels Stick With Sarah Englade

Episode 70

Sometimes on our journey through life we think something is going to be a setback or gives us a “bad label”, but it turns out to be a great opportunity. Sarah Englade’s journey has certainly illustrated that. Sarah is an executive headhunter who founded her own company in 2020, but before that she worked as a medical esthetician. From there, life led her through different corporations, being fired, switching jobs, and ultimately becoming an entrepreneur and starting her business. Her journey had many moments of “bad news” which can, of course, be reframed as opportunities to pivot and create something good! Sarah re-labeled “college dropout” and “learning disability” as her personal superpowers; as those were the very things that fueled her success as an entrepreneur. From her triumph, we learn that we can do the exact same thing. Our “failure” moments don’t define us, they are just the next step in achieving our goals and creating success.

Tell Them About The Pentagon With Benny Knudsen (Dad)

Episode 69

I had so much fun interviewing my parents that I asked them to come back so I could interview them individually!

I know, it’s mostly for my family, but, I’m sharing it with everyone because I love history. I love hearing about how life was 80 years ago.

Maybe you do, too!

My dad, Benny Knudsen, was born in Mesa, Arizona (not far from where I live now!) in 1937.

The entire family worked the farm, milked the cows, and then later bought a fruit farm. They worked tirelessly harvesting peaches and selling crops to whomever would buy them.

And every night they would gather around and play music.

Music has been the cornerstone of my life, and it’s incredible to me to hear the stories about how that came to fruition.

When I get Dad alone and ask him tons of questions, he tells me stories I’ve never heard him tell!

What life was like on a farm in the 30’s and 40’s, how he learned all the instruments he knows how to play, and how it was so scandalous to go play for a dance band (which we would describe as big band old-timers music now!) I guess my Grandma was horrified and thought he was going straight to hell!

He rounded up friends to harvest and sell peaches so he could buy his first saxophone, and he found a career with the Air Force where he could be a full-time musician and not starve.

I learned more details about him meeting my mom in college, their courtship and engagement. And his experience as a Mormon missionary back east in the late 50’s.

I realized I come from a long line of hard-working entrepreneurs who worked 24/7 to do everything they could to feed their families, and that’s beautiful to me.

My dad can only remember one family vacation to Yellowstone where they slept on the side of the road in a tent on their way there!

Life was so different back then, and I’m thrilled to be able to capture a piece of history with my Dad’s memories and stories.

Where There’s A Willa There’s A Way With Willa Knudsen (Mom)

Episode 68

I had so much fun interviewing my parents that I asked them to come back for round two, and this time I interviewed them individually. When I interview my parents on my podcast it’s mostly just for our family to watch and treasure for decades to come. And I’m so excited to share them with anyone else who loves history and who loves learning from amazing humans with over 8 decades of experience and wisdom. I asked more questions that I’ve never asked my mom and heard even more incredible stories that I’ve never heard about her life. Willa was born in 1941, and she talks all about growing up in the 40s and 50s, her engagement and marriage to my dad in 1961, and raising 11 children living all over the world because of my dad’s Air Force career. Once she ran for student council and coined the phrase, “Where there’s a Willa there’s a way!” so obviously that had to be the title! She’s my hero and the most incredible woman I’ve ever met. Love you so much mama!

So My Husband Went To Prison With Danielle Bradford

Episode 67

Danielle and I met when we were both 14 years old. We became immediate best friends and were friends ever since. We’ve had amazing adventures and could tell you stories for days. I’ve been begging her for two years to come do my show.

Back in 2007 or 2008 when I thought Danielle was living her dream life as a stay at home mom raising three kids, she was blindsided when she found the FBI was investigating her husband for fraud. I was separated and going through my divorce, and I’ll never forget when I got a phone call from Danielle saying she was going to be a single mom now. We were both going to be single moms. I listened in disbelief as she told me that her husband was in jail and sentenced to 17 years in prison. I saw her a few times on her trips to visit him at the AZ prison with the kids. And then, as life does, we didn’t speak much for a few years. Then I saw on Facebook that she was remarried. I asked her to come share her insane and inspirational story. She completely started over and rebuilt her life in a new city. She went back to school, became a nurse, and eventually divorced her convicted, criminal husband, and married the love of her life. Her resiliency and ability to go through incredible challenges with love and laughter is unmatched. Laugh and cry as you follow along her incredible journey.

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Fresh & Fired Up

Attract the One w/ Mrs. Karen Stanley

Are you looking to make deeper connections? This powerful interview with Karen Stanley will help you become intentional about who you want to attract into your life. Karen is an author, coach, hypnotherapist and the host of the Create Today Podcast. Find Karen on Instagram @karenstanleycoaching or at her website mrskarenstanley.com for a ton of great resources including a copy of her book “attract the one”. This interview will be encouraging and definitely a must listen!

Moms Moving On

The Important Lessons We Learn From Our Exes

Michelle Dempsey-Multack, MS, CDS and Karen discuss how we can shift our perspective, take the lessons we learned from our relationships, and move on to create the relationships we truly desire.

Beyond the Image

Grow Your Network to Grow Your Net Worth with Karen Stanley

In today’s episode, I interview Karen Stanley about why we need to cultivate the best relationships; not only with others, but also with ourselves. And how these relationships can improve our business.

Optimal Living Daily with Greg Audino

Episode 847: Lessons Learned in Love by Karen Stanley

Karen Stanley describes lessons learned in love, how to find love again after divorce, & learning your lesson to find true happiness.

Single Parent Advocate

Cultivating Better Relationships for Single Parents

Optimal Living Daily with Greg Audino

Episode 826: How to Attract the Partner of Your Dreams

Karen Stanley tells you what you can do to attract the partner of your dreams.