In this episode, we discuss the word evolve with Tokiko Sawada. Chef Toki Sawada and her husband and business partner chef Craig Takehara own Binchoyaki Izakaya Dining, which features Japanese comfort food. Chef Toki is one of a small number of successful women in Sacramento’s popular farm-to-fork restaurant scene and was one of the all-female chefs in the 2019 Tower Bridge Dinner. She has 20 years of experience in the food and service industries, has studied at le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, and has worked as a Sous Chef and Pastry Chef in many kitchens throughout California. Toki is a mom to three young boys and is a part of women in agriculture.

Topics include why evolving is necessary, evolving as individual and as an organization or culture, tools for evolving, and obstacles in evolving.

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In this episode, we discuss abundance with Virginia Elder. Virginia focuses on creating a life of peace and financial freedom. She is passionate about empowering women financially, sharing content to help lift the taboo around money, providing resources, and helping people share their messages about wellness, money management, and personal growth. Virginia is a soccer mom, an animal rescuer, a nature lover and lives inTexas.

Topics include mindset and abundance, financial abundance, tips and tools to expand financial literacy, and financial literacy in society.

Further Resources:

The Millionaire Next Door

Hello Seven

Smart Money Mamas

Mindful Millionaire Podcast

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In this episode, we discuss the relationship between empathy and mental health with Lisa Qvistgaard.

Topics include empathy vs. sympathy, teaching feelings, the Crisis Text Line, and society and mental health. 

Further resources: 

The Crisis Text Line 

741741

https://www.crisistextline.org/

TRAINED: Speak Your Truth To Spark Change

https://podcasts.apple.com

/us/podcast/demar-derozan-speak-your-truth-to-spark-change/id1414073313?i=1000555087361

Nike and Crisis Text Hotline

https://www.wellandgood.com/nike-crisis-text-line-partnership/amp/

211.org

https://www.211.org/

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In this episode, we discuss the significance of rest, with Marcela Iglesias. Topics include the importance and purpose of rest, types of rest, the culture plays into rest, and yoga. 

After experiencing traumatic personal losses and burnout in high-stress careers, Marcela found compassionate relief to suffering through the life-changing practices she now teaches. She is passionate about sharing simple, accessible tools that improve our sense of connection and quality of life.

Specifically:

    •    Yoga Nidra for deep, restorative rest

    •    Daily mindfulness practices

    •    Body awareness techniques including somatic release practices to relieve tension and lessen pain

    •    Improving emotional resources

    •    Guided meditations for sleep

Further Resources:

Daring to Rest 

Daringtorest.com

Healing Night 

drnaiman.com/store/books-cds/

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In this episode, we discuss flourishing with certified nutritionist and a health and wellness coach, Jan Goldberg.

Topics include how to gauge if you are flourishing, why flourishing is important, how to flourish and how to help others.

Further resources:

Seligman’s PERMA+ Model Explained: A Theory of Wellbeing

https://positivepsychology.com/perma-model/

VIA Test

https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/Register

The Other Side of Languishing Is Flourishing. Here’s How to Get There.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/04/well/mind/flourishing-languishing.html

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of resilience with spiritual health coach, Riva Jean-Paul.

Topics include strategies to resilience, the dangers of too much resilience, and resilience and identity.

Further resources:

The Dark Side of Resilience

https://hbr.org/2017/08/the-dark-side-of-resilience

To Build Your Resilience Ask Yourself Two Simple Questions

https://hbr.org/2017/06/to-build-your-resilience-ask-yourself-two-simple-questions

Resilience is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endure

https://hbr.org/2016/06/resilience-is-about-how-you-recharge-not-how-you-endure

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of imagination with art therapist, Donna Soldano.

Topics include imagination and leadership, art therapy in trauma, expression and communication through art, and activities to cultivate imagination.

Further resources:

A Kids Book About Imagination 

https://akidsco.com/products/a-kids-book-about-imagination

10 Ways to Boost Your Imagination and Achieve Big Things

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-ways-ignite-your-imagination-and-accomplish-big-things.html

How to Expand Your Imagination in 8 Days

https://www.tedxmilehigh.com/how-expand-imagination/

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of balance with singer and composer, Vatrena King.

Topics include balancing multiple priorities, finding balance, warning signs of being off balance, balancing time in a busy culture, and balance and children.

Further Resources:

The Best Way to Find Balance in Your Life

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-adaptive-mind/201809/the-best-way-find-balance-in-your-life

How to Create a Balanced Life: 9 Ways to Feel Calm and Grounded

https://tinybuddha.com/blog/9-tips-to-create-a-balanced-life/

How to Create a Balanced Life: 9 Ways to Feel Calm and Grounded

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-simple-ways-to-find-balance-and-get-your-life-back.html

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