Coffee and an Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Peña

Shelley Meche'tte teaches us how to find our passion and purpose as we live our lives and navigate this sometimes chaotic world. Listen to her tips and advice and start living a life focused on passion and purpose. Interview Resources 1. Website/Free Download: www.ShelleyMechette.com 2. Book (70 Days of Happy: Life is BETTER When You Smile): https://amzn.to/2ZFHFhP 3. Schedule a MASTER Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/2ZEcOlW 4. 90-Day Reflection Journal: https://amzn.to/2Uxa9qy 5. 30-Day Reflection Workbook: https://amzn.to/38MWLXY

Beata, life coach and host of Meaningful Conversations with Beata, teaches us to recognize the invisible walls in our lives, how those walls were created, and the impact of those walls on our lives. Then she walks us through the process of knocking down those invisible walls and freeing ourselves to be the best version of ourselves possible. Resources 1. Website: http://www.beatalifecoaching.com/ 2. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/beata.transformationalcoaching/ 3. Instagram: @beata_seweryn.reid

Dr. Vicky Goodin teaches us about living a strengths-based life and using these tools in our professional and personal lives. Learn about the Clifton's Strengths concept and how the assessment information can be used in different settings from home life and relationships to your work life and team settings. You'll never see the world the same again once you view it from a strengths-based mindset! Resources from the Interview 1. Vicky's Website: https://www.thestrengthsdoc.com/ 2. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthsdoc/?ref=br_rs 3. Instagram: @thestrengthsdoc 4. Clifton Strengths Assessment: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx

William Castro, President of DLEOFL (Dominican Law Enforcement Officers of Florida) teaches us about creating positive change in our communities by empowering our youth to succeed and then give back to their own communities. Learn more about this non-profit organization's work locally and globally, and get inspired whether you are currently working with a non-profit or would like to start a non-profit one day. Resources from the Interview 1. DLEOFL Website: https://www.dleofl.org 2. Email: [email protected] 3. Phone Number: 305-532-0464 4. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DLEOFL/ 5. Instagram: @dleofl 6. Twitter: @teamdleofl 7. To Make a Donation: paypal.me/dleofl

Temante Leary (President and CEO of Class Updates and college professor) discusses student engagement via apps/technology, especially when we are faced with challenges that interrupt traditional face-to-face schooling. For future or current app developers and entrepreneurs, Temante shares his experiences and advice about the app development industry and launching your own business or startup. Class Updates Information 1. Website: classupdatesapp.com 2. Vimeo Video: https://vimeo.com/195138892 3. Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/class-updates 4. App Store links: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/class-updates/id629918338?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.classupdates&hl=en_US Additional Resources 1. Research Study Discussed in Interview: Engagement Experiences of Hispanic Generation 1.5 English Language Learners at a Massachusetts Community College (https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1397&context=etd)

Learn about patient advocacy and how to empower yourself in today's healthcare system from Antra Kathleen Boyd, owner and founder at Connected Care Patient Advocates. Resources from This Interview 1. Antra's Story - Blog 1: https://www.gnanow.org/profile/blogs/preview/c5c325d2-94c7-49de-8d74-b3e307af2b05 2. Antra's Story - Blog 2: https://www.gnanow.org/profile/blogs/preview/96d518f5-32ca-4130-9376-9aa33702df25 3. Connected Care Patient Advocates, LLC (with Antra Boyd and Ciera Dube): www.ccpapdx.com 4. Greater National Advocates: https://www.gnanow.org/ 5. 90-Day Reflection Journal: https://amzn.to/34DiT2Z 6. 30-Day Reflection Workbook: https://amzn.to/3lDsD4v

Aditi Wardhan Singh teaches us how to use our cultural experience as a source of empowerment as we navigate today's world. In our conversation, we talk about how our cultural experiences empower us, not letting people force us into "boxes," being mindful of how we are influenced and how we influence others, and learning through books and conversations. Resources 1. Raising World Children Website: https://raisingworldchildren.com/ 2. Raising World Children Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2081700035435050/ Books by Aditi Wardhan Singh 1. Strong Roots Have No Fear: Empowering Children to Thrive in a Multicultural World with Intuitive Parenting: https://amzn.to/3lttrJM 2. How Our Skin Sparkles: A Growth Mindset Children's Book for Global Citizens About Acceptance: https://amzn.to/2Gfdzut

Tameeka Leon teaches us her framework for empowerment and success that starts with embracing our uniqueness and finding comfort in ourselves. Then we need to slow down, do self-care, and practice mindfulness, which helps us then determine our vision for ourselves and create a plan to improve our lives. Resources 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffee.yoga.life 2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee.yoga.life 3. Personal Development Resource List: https://coffeeyogalife.com/pages/resource-list Reflection Resources 1. 90-Day Reflection Journal: https://amzn.to/3cDdFb7 2. 30-Day Reflection Workbook: https://amzn.to/3kVg2ZO

Lindsay Hanson teaches us how to find and follow our passion, overcome our fears, and transition from being employees in traditional full-time positions to owning our own virtual small businesses. What holds you back from your success? Listen to Lindsay interview and empower yourself to be more successful in your current job or in your future small business.

Kristina Browning is a home functionality coach as well as the producer and host of Home, Space, and Reason. In Episode 13, she teaches us how to redesign home spaces to enhance our lives. Resources from the Interview 1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceandreason/ 2, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceAndReason/ 3. Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SpaceAndReason/ 4. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spaceandreason 5. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spaceandreason/ 6. Kristina Brownings' Website: www.SpaceAndReason.com Kristina Browning Biography: Kristina Browning is a Home Functionality Coach and Realtor in Portland, Oregon. Living in a home that isn't set up thoughtfully or doesn't speak to your passions can be draining and exhausting. How fulfilled we are can have a big impact on our daily life across all kinds of contexts; parenting, success, work, and health. Kristina Browning is the producer and host of the Home Space and Reason podcast helping listeners to Create a Home that Thrives.® She is a wife and a mother to a 7-year-old boy. Home Space and Reason Podcast: Create a Home that Thrives! Explore an intellectual, uplifting podcast about home functionality, design, automation & organization with a splash of history & a dash of psychology; “Home Space and Reason” is kid-friendly and all positive; in the Top 200 on U.S. charts. https://link.chtbl.com/E4X8SlK_ Podcast Episodes Related to Our Conversation: Ep. 1: Does every Space have a Reason? Ep. 5: The Space that doesn’t get Used Ep. 8: Managing Sentimental Items Ep. 10: Who is your Home Encouraging you to Be? Ep. 13: Creating spaces for gathering & connection Ep. 18: Creating spaces for Kids Ep. 26: Creating great Outdoor Spaces Ep. 29: Home Office Ep. 30: Creating spaces for Introverts and Extroverts Ep. 34: Creating Dual Purpose Rooms and Flex Space