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Conversing with the Connector Nicole Everett S3 Ep11

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Our guest today, Nicole Everett is a conversationalist, connector, and a mental health advocate.  Also, she’s the Founder and Host of Conversations With Nicole (CWN). Whether conducting her two Tallahassee based radio segments or leading her weekly interactive virtual LIVE talks on YouTube and Facebook, Nicole’s focus is helping humans to be their best selves through dealing and healing from their past traumas as well as highlighting and supporting their God given gifts and talents, that the world needs.

Links for references in this episode:

Conversations with Nicole:

You Tube, https://www.youtube.com/@conversationswithnicole6334

Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithnicole

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU): https://www.famu.edu

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Escaping with Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes S3 Ep10

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Why do we like spectating and commentating on sporting events?

While all sports are great, I especially like football.

Football teams represent regions, cities, and sometimes even national pride, making it easy for us as fans to feel a strong personal connection to our teams.  Supporting a team gives us a sense of identity, belonging, and unity with other fans.  This shared identity can be very powerful.  It’s amazing how so many people across the nation have embraced the University of Colorado Buffaloes. 

Links for references in this episode:

Tallapalooza, https://tallapalooza.com

University of Colorado Buffaloes, https://cubuffs.com/sports/football/schedule

Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com

Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins

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Negativity Bias, Diddy, and Coach Prime S3 Ep9

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Today we are going to discuss why so-called good news don’t do as well as fear mongering, gossip, and negativity.

If you checked my You Tube subscriptions you will primarily find a mix of politics, sports, and celebrity gossip.  Also, to a much lesser degree, you will also find a few motivational speakers.  Who and what are you following in social media?

Links for references in this episode:

Tallapalooza, https://tallapalooza.com

University of Colorado Buffaloes, https://cubuffs.com/sports/football/schedule

Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com

Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins

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The Florida Veterans Hall of Fame with Dr Pia Woodley LCDR

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Our guest today, Dr. Pia Woodley is a United States Navy veteran retiring with the senior officer rank of Lieutenant Commander.  If you like acronyms that is LCDR.  Today, she works as Faculty and Internship Coordinator at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.  She also serves on the council for the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame, which recognizes and honors military veterans who have made significant contribution to Florida.

Links for references in this episode:

Florida Veterans Hall of Fame: https://floridaveteranshalloffame.org

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU): https://www.famu.edu

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.floridavets.org

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Proficiency in Public Speaking S3 Ep7

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Speaking at events can help build awareness of your business and establish you as an expert in your field.

Are you terrified of public speaking? If you said, “Yes”, you are not alone.

Today we are discussing what you can do to learn to speak publicly with ease and how taking time to prepare, to calm your nerves, and to understand your audience can help you become a great public speaker.

Links for references in this episode:

Tallapalooza, https://tallapalooza.com

Toastmasters International, https://www.toastmasters.org

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Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins

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Propel Your Profile with Public Relations S3 Ep6

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Whether you are a new or veteran business owner you need visibility and ways to stay top of mind in your market.  A great public relations plan can support your goals in the best way.

Today we’re briefly sharing a few public relations strategies that may be helpful for you.  We know that some of you may have tried some of these strategies already.  If so, and you are willing to share your experience: good, questionable, or even an outright horror tale, then please send your story to us at [email protected]. Let’s connect, uplift, and promote together!

Links for references in this episode:

Tallapalooza, https://tallapalooza.com

Special thanks to Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com

Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins

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Stop Stressing Yourself Out with Politics S3 Ep5

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We have elections in the United States every year.  Some years there are major elections involving federal positions that may impact everyone.  Other times the emphasis is on state, county, city, and other local positions.  Regardless of the level of the elections, it can generate intense feelings leading to high levels of stress.

You’ve probably noticed that our politics are becoming more divisive.  TV commentators and family members argue about who should win an election, why their preferred candidates should run, what is needed to get the outcomes they want and more.

Links for references in this episode:

Tallapalooza, https://tallapalooza.com

Special thanks to Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com

Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins

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The Practice of Hopeology with Dr. Rosalind Lewis Tompkins also known as the “Hopeologist” S3 Ep4

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How do you see yourself?  Is the way your see yourself, aligned with the way others see you?  What about your business?  Is it top of mind for your customers or is it easy for them to drive by because there isn’t enough enthusiasm for them to patronize you?

Our guest today, Dr. Rosalind Lewis Tompkins, also known as the “Hopeologist,” is a trailblazer in personal empowerment and social transformation. With a background in addiction counseling, she founded Mothers in Crisis, Inc. in 1991, positively impacting tens of thousands of lives.

Dr. Tompkins was instrumental in establishing April as the National Month of Hope.  Hope is her brand!

She has also founded the Hopeologist® Academy; the Turning Point International Church; the Chapel of Mothers in Crisis, as well as she is the founding apostle of Turning Point International Alliance, which encompasses ministries and churches across Africa, Asia, and beyond.

A dynamic entrepreneur and author, she continues to inspire through her “Practice of Hopeology,”.

Links for references in this episode:

Practice of Hopeology, https://practiceofhopeology.com

Make a Hope Connection, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPdbONgmDc4

Epic Transformational Academy, https://www.epictransformationalcoachingacademy.com/dr-rosalind-lewis-tompkins

Turning Point International Church, https://tpicchurch.net

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Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins

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Boost Your Brand by Shaping the Image Your Project S3 Ep3

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How do you see yourself?  Is the way your see yourself, aligned with the way others see you?  What about your business?  Is it top of mind for your customers or is it easy for them to drive by because there isn’t enough enthusiasm for them to patronize you?

Today, we will discuss 4 concepts that can significantly boost your personal and professional brand by shaping your mindset, actions, and the image you project.  They are: positive thinking; raising the bar; believing in yourself; and mastering yourself.

Links for references in this episode:

Replay Fitness FGA, https://replayfitnessfga.com

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Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins

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Pat Spears Author of Hotel Impala S3 Ep2

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Our guest for this episode is Pat Spears the author of three novels and many short stories. Her third novel, Hotel Impala, was released on September 16, 2024.

Her second novel, It’s Not Like I Knew Her, which was released in 2016, received the bronze award for LGBTQ Fiction from Foreword Review. Her short stories have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. Her short story “Whelping” was a finalist for the Rash Award and appears in the 2014 issue of Broad River Review. She is a sixth generation Floridian and lives in Tallahassee, Florida with her partner, two dogs and one rabbit.

Links for references in this episode:

Twisted Road Publications: https://twistedroadpublications.com/

Twisted Road Publications: www.twistedroadpublications.net/bookstore

Replay Fitness FGA, https://replayfitnessfga.com

Special thanks to Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com

Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins