Franklin Taggart - Life In General

On this episode of the Reset with Franklin Taggart my guest is a  fantastic coach, consultant and speaker, Amanda Fewell. Her story takes us from early career highlights working with Rachael Jayne Groover’s Art of Feminine Presence program, up to her current passion which is helping people to become more effective and confident presenters in her Powerful Presentations programs. Stops along the way include founding and facilitating a business networking group for small business owners who had a spiritual motivation and focus in their work, and taking some time away from career to become a parent when she and her husband adopted a ten year old daughter. I hope you’ll enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Mentioned in this episode: Amanda Fewell, Conscious Business Connections, Fort Collins, Loveland, Rachael Jayne Groover, The Art of Feminine Presence, Adoption, Career Pivot, She Leads, Chrysta Bairre, She Speaks, Powerful Presentations, TED Talk Prep, Northern Colorado, Gender Roles More information a

In this final episode of The Reset for 2019 we’re treated to a conversation with Jeannie Zandi. Jeannie is a teacher, author, and speaker who leads people to fully embrace their humanness with all of its twists, turns, triumphs and tragedies. She teaches internationally in both live and online settings, and she offers courses through her online school. In this conversation we talk about spirituality, gender, the subtle art of living as a techy-feelie, and a large menu of upcoming events that Jeannie will be hosting. Thanks for listening this year, and I’ll look forward to bringing more your way in 2020! Jeannie Zandi Online Website: http://jeanniezandi.com Online School https://school.jeanniezandi.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WorkofJeannieZandi/ Friends of Jeannie Zandi Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/426777171176917/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

What if you could earn a living by being true to yourself? Ariana Friedlander started Rosabella Consulting with that very question in mind. Not long after she started, she realized that she didn’t  really know how to run a business and she began an in-depth, on-the-job study of the subject of entrepreneurship that continues today. Ariana works with individuals and organizations as a consultant and trainer in areas like leadership, conversational intelligence, and personal growth and development. Also in this episode we’ll hear how Ariana uses journaling as a central part of her life and work, bringing the value and insight of personal reflection into her daily process of centering, clearing her mind, and engaging her creativity. She is the author of The Misfit Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Business Your Way, and she will be releasing an extensive course on journaling in the near future. For more information, visit http://rosabellaconsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin

From a young age, Jennifer Spencer was encouraged to engage her creativity and to be culturally aware. Bringing her high achieving personality into the process of writing songs, creating plays, and a passion for fine arts gave her a strong foundation for the turns her life would take as an adult. She’s had successful businesses that ended suddenly, has patented and marketed her own inventions, and has defined for herself what an artist really is. You can learn more about Jennifer here: http://jenniferspencerart.com http://jenniferspencer.info Her upcoming shows in the Summer of 2019 include: Driven to Abstraction July 10-20, 2019 Expressions Art Group July 24 - August 3, 2019 Both shows are at the Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Visit their calendar here: https://www.fcgov.com/creativecenter/calendar --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

Seth Silvers started his first non-profit organization while still in high school. His experience in organizational leadership and communication ultimately led to an opportunity as a marketing director for another non-profit. In this role he began to see the power of storytelling in marketing. Recently he took the leap and created a marketing consultancy called Story On whose mission is to help businesses of all sizes, but especially small businesses to tell their stories. His new podcast, The Small Business Storytellers Podcast features in-depth interviews with a variety of small business owners telling their stories, insights and wisdom to help other owners on their way. It’s available on several podcast listening platforms: https://anchor.fm/seth-silvers You may find Seth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoryOnCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethsilvers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-silvers-912a7989/ Join the Success with Stories Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/s

 Long time entrepreneurs Nanci Garnand and Sony Jackson have both built successful small businesses. After meeting through a coaching program, the two became friends and over time began to think about ways in which they could help other small business owners. Strategic Success Tools was born. In this interview we’ll hear their stories of their beginnings in business, their challenges along the way, and the brilliant new tool they’ve created to make exceptional Customer Relationship Management simple and affordable. To take advantage of the free 30 day trial of Strategic Success Tools please visit http://bit.ly/ftfreetrial (Affiliate) To watch the video walkthrough of Strategic Success Tools please visit https://youtu.be/84bfSjBGkP8 More information about The Reset and Franklin Taggart are available at https://franklintaggart.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

After realizing that climbing the corporate ladder held little appeal for him, Carl Dierschow discovered through a compelling journey that coaching was his calling. He’s an experienced business and career coach as well as a guide to  organizations in strategic planning, organizational alignment, and product and service development. He’s an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation and has received further certification from both Comprehensive Coaching University and The Forton Group. He is the sole US representative of Small Fish Business Coaching, a coaching practice uniquely suited to provide business coaching to small businesses worldwide. He also writes the weekly blog, The Values-Based Business. More information is available at https://www.smallfish.us/ Attract Customers to your Powerful Mission webinar http://www.webinar.smallfish.us/ Subscribe to The Values-Based Business blog at https://valuesbased.biz/ Connect with Carl on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dierschow

When Curt Bear left a 15 year banking career to start his own food business he created a peer advisory group to help him make the the transition from the corporate world to the entrepreneurial. After 2 years in the food business he realized that his peer advisory think tank for small businesses had become both more of a passionate interest and a more viable business. LoCo Think Tank has grown to include five chapters in Northern Colorado and is continuing to expand into new communities as well as extending its services into larger companies. For more information about LoCo Think Tank: https://www.locothinktank.com On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/locothinktank Larimer SBDC: http://www.larimersbdc.org For more information about Franklin Taggart and The Reset Podcast: https://franklintaggart.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

In the years following her son Matt’s death, Jane Nicolet eventually found healing and solace through writing. Her letters, later collected into a book called Letters for Grace: One Mother’s Journey, helped her through the arduous stages of loss and grief then culminated in a reconnection with her son’s spirit and memory. In her second book, Finding Grace: Journeys of Grief, Courage, and Healing, she moves beyond her own story to help other bereaved parents tell theirs, providing experienced reflections along the way. There will be an author talk and book signing for her second book at the Fort Collins Barnes and Noble, 4045 S. College in Fort Collins Saturday, April 6th at 11AM. Learn more: https://www.janenicoletauthor.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/JaneNicoletAuthor/ For more information about The Reset Podcast visit https://franklintaggart.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

After relocating from Brazil to Northern Colorado, Betina Meyer-Pflug decided to change her career direction. Taking her 20 years of business and marketing experience and training to be a coach, she is bringing together an exceptional set of business tools to help non-profit organizations work more efficiently, accomplishing a greater mission and getting the most out of their resources. Trained as a teacher of the popular management software SalesForce, Betina leads and advises non-profit professionals to build and lead stable, sustainable businesses. In the near future she will be offering a new podcast, Wisdom for Nonprofits that will feature proven leaders in the non-profit sector who will share their experiences, insights, and best practices. More information about Betina and the Wisdom for Nonprofits podcast is available at http://wity.tech Join the Wisdom for Nonprofits LinkedIn Group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12198849/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

 Sometimes a fresh start begins with a cease and desist order.  Sari Kimbell is a business consultant who helps people brings their food product ideas to market. In this follow-up interview we learn about some of the scary things that can happen if we use another company’s trademark. We also hear about a brand new program that Sari is offering to help food product creators get the best possible start in business. The Food Business Success Startup Accelerator will be launching in a couple of weeks. If you want to start a food business, listen to the end for an amazing offer. If you don’t want to start a food business, you may want to after you hear what Sari is up to. For more information about the program, visit https://foodbizsuccess.com To watch the video series on ten mistakes that food businesses make, visit https://www.facebook.com/foodbizsuccess/ Follow Food Business Success on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foodbizsuccess/ For more information about Franklin Taggart and The Reset Podcast

In 2012, decathlete Chris Helwick retired from professional track and field after a successful career. In both the 2008 and 2012 Olympic trials he had placed in the top 10 finalists, needing to be in the top three to compete in the Olympics. After retiring he tried his hand at business, and took some time to travel, eventually returning to his Colorado hometown. A random comment from an acquaintance led to a strange sequence of events. Beginning with a deep analysis of his own movements, he began to understand new levels of performance potential, and began to wonder if this could make the competitive difference in a run for the 2020 games in Tokyo. To follow Chris’ journey to the Olympics, join his email list at http://chrishelwick.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

Teresa Funke embodies the modern artist/entrepreneur. She is the owner of Teresa Funke & Company and Victory House Press and the award-winning author of seven novels for adults and children based on true stories from WWII. She is also a nationwide speaker offering keynotes and presentations, and a popular consultant. Teresa has 27 years of experience as an entrepreneur and community catalyst. Her innovative programs and boundary-pushing talks challenge her audiences to change their view of how life and business should be led. Visit her speaker page to learn more about her one-of-kind Bursts of Brilliance™ talks or her motivational keynotes. In this episode of The Reset Podcast we talk about Teresa’s early career decision to self publish, and how she’s navigated her success in that field. We also look at the ways technology has changed the game for writers and publishers. Finally, we cover her most recent transition from writing historical stories based on WWII, to her new book arriving in 2019, 222 Burs

Tim Wade’s life path has taken him from entertainment, to theme park attraction design, to writing for Hollywood heavyweights, to a new adventure - helping people transform their relationships. Offering workshops and retreats for men and couples, Tim shows his clients how a simple shift in understanding can change everything. Listen for the full story. More information about Tim and his programs is available at https://timwadecoaching.com For information about Franklin Taggart and The Reset Podcast, please visit https://franklintaggart.com Recorded in December 2018. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

In 2015, massage therapist Marissa Orchard found herself with a budding massage practice and an expansive facility that would ultimately become The Orchard - An Integrated Health Center. In these few years, The Orchard has grown to include a number of healing modalities and professionals. In this interview Marissa tells us the story of her discovery of traditional healing alternatives, and her vision for what has now become The Orchard. Remember that Himalayan Salt Cave sessions are on sale through the end of 2018. Over 30% OFF! More information about Marissa’s massage practice: https://underpressuretherapeutics.com/ More information about The Orchard: https://theorchardofnoco.com/ And The Orchard Wellness Podcast! https://theorchardofnoco.com/podcast/ More information about The Reset Podcast, and Franklin Taggart: https://franklintaggart.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

A succession of hardships and loss moved Katie Huey to seek her own grounding through writing. Her blog, 52 Beautiful Things is a growing collection of her insightful reflections that draw attention to the beautiful things we might be missing as the world’s chaos distracts us. Enjoy the interview, and please visit https://52beautifulthings.com to experience Katie’s writing for yourself. More information about The Reset Podcast is available at https://franklintaggart.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

A year ago, Lenina Olivas walked out of her teaching job with no clear idea of what she was going to do next. In the year that’s just passed she’s found an opportunity for oil painting to become a cornerstone of an entirely new direction, which includes being hired as an art gallery director and an invitation to participate in a local art studio tour. Enjoy her story! Lenina’s links: Website: https://leninaolivasfineart.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leninaolivasfineart/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenina_olivas_fine_art/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtoKT93ahsgfcN2BmuQixaQ Lenina will be the featured artist at the Christmas Shops at Centerra in Loveland on December 6, 2018. Her work can also be seen at the Lincoln Gallery in Loveland Colorado. http://lincolngallery.com If you’ve enjoyed The Reset Podcast, please subscribe through your favorite podcast listening app. For more information, please visit https://franklintaggart.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.

From a brush with history at Occidental College in the 70s, to advertising in Austin in the 80s, and on to a life of devotion and service, Dhara Rose shares her path up until now, and where she’ll be going next. The words of her guru Neem Karoli Baba to love, serve, and remember are leading her to another expression of Grace. More information about the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram in Taos, New Mexico may be found at nkbashram.org You may also follow the news of the ashram on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/www.nkbashram.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

A family accident and deep dissatisfaction with her job propelled Megan Melton into starting her own business, and finding new energy and satisfaction in life. Thorough her coaching she is helping young businesses tighten up their operations, and find new stability and growth. Now she enjoys more time with her family, and a renewed sense of purpose and strength. Enjoy The Reset Podcast interview with Megan now, and please subscribe to hear more great stories of people making fresh starts in every area of their lives. Megan is offering a free 30 minute coaching call. Listen for her email address in the episode. Connect with Megan on LInkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmelton/ Follow Megan on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/acceleratedmegan/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart/support

Three years ago, a desire for time and location freedom propelled Benjamin and Charity DeVries in the direction of e-commerce. Inspired by friends, they started learning how to build a business selling products through Amazon.com. In this short time they’ve created a business that is on track to generate $2 million in revenue this year, and they’re preparing for their second summer of touring the country with their family in a new RV. In this episode of The Reset Podcast, they share the stories of how they got started, finding some helpful guidance early on, and some of the challenges related to the rapid growth of their business. To download the Free Brand Builder Blueprint that they offer in the interview go to: https://www.physicalproductpros.com Aroma Outfitters gear can be found here: https://www.aromaoutfitters.com To learn more about their original business, visit https://www.techknow.co And, their latest passion project: https://www.gratefulglamper.com Their new course on Amazon listing op