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Mindfulness: Transform Your Life with Simple Practices

In this episode of Call Her Boss, we dive into the life-changing practice of mindfulness. Our host, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, shares her personal journey with mindfulness and how it has significantly improved her professional and personal life. She also offers practical mindfulness exercises like one-minute breathing and mindful eating that are easy to incorp...

Welcome back to 'Call Her Boss!' In this week's episode, we're diving into mastering your to-do list and regaining control over your life through time blocking. No BS, just some real life tips and tricks to becoming the master of your own time once again. Discover how this productivity hack can help you juggle your professional goals, personal responsibilities, and self-care without feeling overwhelmed. Learn how to proactively all...

In this emotionally charged episode of 'Call Her Boss,' we delve into the challenging concept of personal identity and how it impacts individuals across various stages of life. Whether you're in your twenties or fifties, a high-powered executive, or a stay-at-home parent, the struggle to define who you truly are is universal. We discuss open up about her own experiences of being an over-achiever, dealing with societal praise for ac...

Empowering Connections: Unpacking 'The Gift of Influence' by Tommy Spaulding

In this highly anticipated episode, the host dives into 'The Gift of Influence' by Tommy Spaulding, a transformative book that redefines the concept of influence as a positive force for good. Inspired by conversations with J. Falls Graf and Sarah Clark Dobies, the host reflects on the significance of genuine human connections and the importance of practici...

In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of frame of reference, specifically focusing on ADHD from a personal and educational perspective. The host shares an emotional and transformative journey from feeling overwhelmed and uninformed about her son's ADHD to becoming a passionate advocate. Highlighting both the challenges and the unique strengths of individuals with ADHD, the episode encourages a positive, glass half-full...

Show Description: Join us this week as we sit down with the incredible Gracie Kilma, a collegiate athlete and founder of the Green Glow Project. Gracie shares her journey from facing the pressures of being a student-athlete to creating a not-for-profit organization aimed at preventing SIDS after losing her brother Knox to the syndrome. Listen in as she discusses navigating grief, her family's resilience, and her passion for making ...

In this episode of 'Call Her Boss,' we sit down with Jay Pfalzgraf, the Chief Growth Officer at Blue Stone Therapy. Jay has played a pivotal role in transforming various companies into powerful organizations. Taking us through his journey, Jay shares his experience across different roles in the medical and wireless industries. From his early beginnings as a corporate trainer to becoming a business development maestro, Jay offers va...

10 Essential Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Lessons From My Journey

Welcome back to Call Her Boss! This week, we're diving into something a bit different—entrepreneurship and small business. I'll share my personal journey and valuable lessons I've learned along the way, including the importance of having a business plan, securing funds, understanding the value of mentorship, and more. With 31 million entrepreneurs in America and ...

Join us for an engaging episode with Emmy award-winning journalist Amanda Goodman. Dive into her journey from a Philadelphia native to a prominent figure in Cedar Valley, her experiences with gender bias in journalism, and her advocacy for children. Amanda shares her transition from being an on-air news anchor to becoming a voice for the community and women everywhere. Discover the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry ...

Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Sending Your Child to College

In this deeply personal episode, we explore the emotional journey of a parent preparing to send their oldest child off to college. With a blend of joy, grief, confusion, and introspection, this episode discusses the unique perspective of raising children with significant age gaps and the lessons learned from both experiences. From sleepless nights of worry to c...

This week I explore the transformative power of emotional intelligence and vulnerability. Emphasizing the importance of harnessing emotions to create a richer, more fulfilled life, I delve into how emotional intelligence can help individuals become better parents, leaders, and the best versions of themselves. I highlight the societal failure in teaching men how to properly express emotions, linking emotional suppression to societal...

In this engaging podcast episode, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Danielle McGue, a communication studies expert and successful entrepreneur who works with high achieving women, to discuss the complexities of balancing life's passions with overwhelming schedules. Danielle sheds light on the challenges faced by high-achieving women, addressing issues such as burnout, societal pressures, and the struggle to fulfill both personal and p...

This week's episode is dedicated to all perfectionists, whether past, present, or future. As a reforming perfectionist, I share my personal journey of letting go of the need for perfection and its liberating yet challenging process. I delve into real-life examples, such as overthinking paint colors and refolding laundry, to illustrate the pitfalls of perfectionism. We dive deep into how perfectionism acts as a protective measure ag...

This week, I had the pleasure of hosting my dear friend Allison Schwab, an extraordinary photographer, mother of four, and founder of the Autism nonprofit organization Every Piece Matters. Hailing originally from Virginia, Allison now resides in the Midwest with her husband, Doug Schwab, a former Olympian and current wrestling coach at the University of Northern Iowa. Allison shared her journey from Virginia to Iowa and her family’...