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Someone Gets Me speaks to the gifted visionary who lies inside of you. Hosted by Dianne A. Allen, this podcast was created for those gifted and talented people who lie awake feeling alone inside. You are no longer alone. I created this podcast because we’ve all been there – feeling not understood, feeling not seen, feeling like people don’t care. You will hear from gifted people who have gotten over the chasm and have taken the leap to really create something special.
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Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Leaders are faced with everyday challenges and obstacles. It's vital that you learn how to be proactive versus reactive. That's what you were designed to handle as a leader in the first place. The fact you've embraced the leadership role is a transformation, and it's full of possibilities. Many of them are stuff you choose, while some are the pure luck of the draw. Your job as a leader is to execute your vision and not to get off track. Either you have to see it happening and be ready, or you have to be prepared to tackle it on the run.
In this week's episode of Someone Gets Me, Dianne A. Allen interviews Sharon Rosen to help leaders execute their visions. Watch the full show of "How the Tree of Life Helps Leaders Execute Their Vision with Sharon Rosen." and learn how to be a vision-filled and effective leader.
Part One of "How the Tree of Life Helps Leaders Execute Their Vision with Sharon Rosen."
If you're a leader, you've got to start growing and expand yourself into something you know nothing about and be curious. Living in your head alone is like being a stick with a brain that doesn't work. It destroys your body and stops your goodness from showing up in the world. Your goodness is important and vital. So please be a little curious about something new. Go to a place where you can learn, a place such as “The Tree of Life.” Imagine that The Tree of Life lives within you.
The Tree of Life is contained within universes, which is part of the most inclusive, ethereal and untouchable reality. You get it in a way that you could never have gotten from books. Healings with people engaging with the Tree of Life is such a great gift. It also can help you get unstuck from past issues.
This is important because being a leader means transformation. You are transforming yourself so you can change other people's lives as well. But transformation isn't always fun and pretty. You can't run a marathon unless you create more endurance to sustain yourself.
It's not always just light and comfortable and pretty on the spiritual growth journeys. Spiritual growth journeys are very messy. Although people like to say that it's all beautiful and it's great, that's true. But, at the very same time, it can be very messy and very intense and very challenging and requires multiple peer groups of support, other human connection and direction.
"If leaders are more deeply supported internally and externally, then we're able to lead more effectively with less angst and anger and attack in the world. We can lead from a more authentic spot."- Dianne A. Allen (26:10-26:23)
The most significant leaders, the greatest visionaries, have other people in their corner who are leaders and visionaries because we got to support each other.
How the Tree of Life Helps Leaders Execute Their Vision with Sharon Rosen
"If you're a leader, you've got to start growing and expand yourself into something you know nothing about."— Dianne A. Allen (7:58-8:04)
We have to learn how to hold opposites and hold paradoxes. That's where the healing and the wholeness come in, not from thinking that you can push away all the "negative stuff" or the stuff you don't like and go to the light.
Life is messy, but it's beautiful, astounding, and unique. Learn to hold things in the right balance, which isn't always 50/50, depending on what's going on.
Sharon says it perfectly, “You're not broken, and I'm not here to fix you. I am here as a "healer"; I'm a catalyst for other people's always available wholeness. So you already have everything you need inside of you.”
But life by the very virtue of being born into human form, some things get a little out of kilter. And we learn to adapt. Like if somebody has a physical handicap. They deal with it, get a prosthetic, and keep moving on.
So rectifying is a way of holding, reflecting, embodying, and resonating out the already healed and whole being that lives within you.
Always come back into yourself, to not be expecting. It's natural to want things, but the less you want and hope, you don't need as much from people out there to understand you the way you want —therefore, people get you more.
Part Two of "How the Tree of Life Helps Leaders Execute Their Vision with Sharon Rosen."
A leader is not necessarily a position. A leader can be a four-year-old that leads somebody out of danger. Sometimes leaders are mischievous ones who get the class to do wild stuff to the teachers, but they're still leaders, and we're all leaders somehow.
If leaders live from the essence of The Tree of Life, their leadership transmutes into something even more impressive than they thought.
So when we're working with The Tree of Life, you'll deal with aspects that correlate to the hips and the legs. It has something to do with how you move in the world. If someone is in a leadership role, they're used to going, doing, and not stepping back into their splendor, wisdom, and goodness.
Taking time for themselves is a sort of self-care. When you've got a good balance in these two areas, because you're always pushing, pushing, and pushing, that pushing has to be balanced with more internal aspects of self-care. Maybe a meditative practice or writing practice or something that's just for you, that feeds you and sustains you nourishes you on a deep level.
Sometimes you have to stand still. Go more internally, and then you refuel, and then you can move forward from a more strategic and balanced and sustainable place.
"The Tree of Life helps you keep the flow going so that you can be grounded and centered. And if you start moving too far, too fast, you check back in. It helps us come back to who we are so that we can move forward more effectively" -Dianne A. Allen (30:11-30:32)
Many people struggle with burnout because they're always pushing, and even leaders who aren't pushing can struggle from burnout because if you don't take care of yourself along the way, you spend all your inner resources.
So The Tree of Life helps you keep the flow going. It's okay to stop for a minute, take a few deep breaths.
Remember that even if it feels like an emergency or urgent, it doesn't mean it is. Using The Tree of Life’s balance and holding both things permits us not to be slaves to that urgency.
It's huge in our society. It's enormous in people who have big visions. "I gotta do it." "I gotta get it out there.'
The thing with leaders is that they have people who lean into them and count on them. Maybe they don't feel that they have enough of that kind of support in their own life. It's like you're trying to do a marathon on one leg.
Rest into the fact that you're part of something larger than just you and let yourself rest. Feel yourself, stop and close your eyes for a minute when you have time during the day and go, "Oh, it's not just all about me. I'm not the only driver here."
Rest back into the fact that you are part of a much larger energy field. Additionally, leaders tend to overthink things and tend to wrap it on their heads and consequently undo the very blessing they could be receiving.
Leaders are visionaries in any way and are creatives. They should see that life is multidimensional and that they have multifaceted abilities. They can go at anything from lots of angles.
Everybody, keep your face to the sun, so the shadows fall behind you because you're a rock star, and you're here on purpose.
So, let's use our curiosity and our multidimensional selves to emerge even more magical and brilliant.
More About Sharon Rosen:
Sharon guides busy, successful people to lead from their inner
wisdom. Learn to take charge of your time and energy, gain clarity and
confidence, and advance your personal and professional growth.
How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen
You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/
Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme.
Follow Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen.
Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com
Dianne’s Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com
Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com
Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your unique gift, let your light shine.
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Why Self-Love is Vital to Our Immune System with Donna Powers
“I had understood, what sickness and health were all about, it actually had a name and the name was homeopathy. And it's about the ability to self-heal.” — Donna Powers (10:02-10:15)
Are you or a family member sickly? Or you've experienced being sick, and after several tests and invasive treatments, the doctor tells you that there's nothing wrong with you? The science behind sickness and healing can be complicated sometimes. More than that, over the counter medicines and invasive treatments procedures pose adverse side effects.
Good health allows us to be free and who we are to do what we are supposed to be doing. In this week's episode, Diane A. Allen, together with Donna Powers, talks about how self-love is vital to our immune system.
Part One of Why Self-Love is Vital to Our Immune System with Donna Powers
Our immune system's language is as our war metaphors, attack, defend a battle. I suggest we move away from these war metaphors and think about it as a community, a conversation, communication, and commensal eating at the same table.
When we get sick, it does not mean that our immune system isn't working correctly. It means our immune system is working very well. Having a healthy immune system is having sicknesses from time to time. It's like a natural detox.
“That's the idea of the immune system, it goes beyond just the function and structure of cells and hormones and a virus.” – Donna Powers (19:51-20:01)
When we're not attending with self-love and care and good nutrition, it's like we've had a party inside, and the party needs to clean up.
That's where homeopathy will come in energetically to support that vital force, to create a fever, or whatever needs to be made to do the cleanup.
The virus starts the cleanup, but it's got to dump its toxins somewhere. It-dumps those toxins in the immune system. The immune system then initiates a whole cascade of events and gets rid of stuff through our discharges. That's the detox, that's cleared out, getting rid of the toxic and waste. Either you have to blow it out to have it leak out, and that is healthy, but it's uncomfortable when we get stuck in it.
Furthermore, we can be freer in whatever emotion needs to be expressed. When you're feeling sad, it's appropriate for you to cry. Tears are a discharge. Sadness is existential, and it's hidden. You can't get it medicated, it's just there, and you can't squash it. It's about learning how to let the alignment and flow help bring everything back together.
It's an energetic support system that helps us self-heal and continue to self-heal.
Part Two of Why Self-Love is Vital to Our Immune System with Donna Powers
We are mammals that need our tribe. And just like we are in our immune system's inner world, we need every part that's in there. And if we isolate one piece from the other or suppress it in that one part from the other, it has consequences.
In these times of isolation, homeopathic remedies can help. Homeopathy is about the ability to self-heal. I believe that we're all energy beings, and when we get sick, there's like a wreck with the energy. Then the energy diverts and goes around, and all of that and when we rectify the impact, things can automatically heal.
There are ways to use homeopathy as prevention, especially if we have overwhelming fear. But we've got homeopathic remedies that will address the anxiety, fear of germs. Fear of going out to the public. Fear of being alone.
“Give yourself love generously.” – Dianne A. Allen (49:03-49:05)
Speaking to a homeopath, you'll open up, and there is that self-love that starts to move in. Sometimes after a consult, you'll feel like you're being heard that somebody gets your point, and it's not pushed away or minimized, but it's heard and received. That's self-love and action.
You don't have to worry about having to run out to the pharmacy and getting your over-the-counter medications. You can use your kit and then be in touch with a homeopath.
How to Connect with Donna Powers
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How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen
You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/
Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme.
Follow Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen.
Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com
Dianne’s Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com
Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com
Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your unique gift, let your light shine.
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Your Body Bears the Burden with Julie Ashlock
“Our body can't perform for us if we're not treating it with the utmost respect that it deserves.” — Julie Ashlock (25:25-25:36)
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn't just about exercising regularly or eating healthy food. It means loving and appreciating yourself for who you are without striving for perfection. In this week's episode, we will talk about how your body bears the burden from a therapist's perspective.
Part One of ‘Your Body Bears the Burden with Julie Ashlock’
As the owner of Jules Body Shoppe and a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2009, people are often surprised that her previous career was as a Manager of a Title Company. For years, she held a corporate leadership role and managed people, processes, and operations. Her past experiences gave her a strong foundation to be a business owner and allow her to relate to her corporate wellness clients.
“Our mind is the ultimate influencer.” – Dianne A. Allen (27:05-27:09)
Julie Ashlock was over forty years old when she started being intrigued by how the body works. When the market crashed last 2008, she lost six-figures in a matter of four days, which turned out to be a tough blow. It was an experience that made her switch to a different direction.
She's now a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist trained in the Vodder Technique & also trained in the Cranial Release Technique. These modalities allow her to help individuals who are about to undergo or have recently undergone surgical procedures to decrease their recovery time & decrease pain. These techniques are also effective in aiding the release of toxins and provide relief from stress-related disorders such as migraines and TMJ. They are highly effective in helping those with Bell's Palsy. She finds it rewarding to help people change their perspective and have the best time of their lives.
Part Two of ‘Your Body Bears the Burden with Julie Ashlock’
There are a million different forms that negative energy will settle into our bodies. We can learn from Julie that filling your mind with positive thoughts will block the negative thoughts from coming in. There's no room for it anymore. We only have one body. Let's treat it with respect so it can function properly. Eat on time, stay hydrated, and get adequate sleep.
“Self-care is a gift. It's not selfish at all.” – Dianne A. Allen (32:18-32:24)
We have to give ourselves grace every single day and appreciate the small wins that we do. If you drink a bottle of water today more than you did yesterday, that's a win. That's giving your body something that it wants, needs, and appreciates. Love yourself enough by making healthy decisions.
Do it for the people you love so that you can be there for your grandkids in twenty years. Remember, don't beat yourself up in the process. Prepare your body now so you can have that healthy future and enjoy the things you're currently working hard for.
How to Connect More with Julie Ashlock
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieashlock/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julie.ashlock.1
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How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen
You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/
Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme.
Follow Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen.
Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com
Dianne’s Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com
Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com
Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your unique gift, let your light shine.
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Are You Gifted and Don't Know It?
“Gifted people love to have a sense of perfectionism in their environment.” — Dianne A. Allen (02:49-02:53)
Gifted people have untypical brain development, which is why they sometimes see the world acutely and feel big emotions. It's time that we create a culture that encourages people to embrace their giftedness without feeling guilty. In this week's episode, we're going to talk about being aware of your giftedness and what to do about it.
Part One of ‘Are You Gifted and Don't Know It?’
Was there a time in your life where you felt like you're different from everyone else? I have confirmed that from the age of five. I even thought there was something wrong with me. It wasn't an easy journey because people think life is easier for smart people. Sometimes you wonder, how did that even get interpreted? There's a sense of chronic loneliness that I kept asking myself, who will understand me?
Here are some of the interesting things about gifted people. They love to have a sense of perfectionism, but it's not that fear-based perfectionism. They want to see things in order to be deemed as good enough. It's the perfectionism that has something to do with precision, beauty, and harmony. Gifted people sometimes struggle with being vulnerable because they've experienced being made of because of it. Gifted people have a lot of anxiety but are not necessarily related to mental illness. It's the fear that things won't go the way they want them to. If you're a visionary, you can see it a certain way, and you aren't sure it can happen that way because of whatever reasons, anxiety evokes.
“Gifted people sometimes struggle with being vulnerable about what they think or feel.” – Dianne A. Allen (03:13-03:17)
Gifted people need help with translation and bridges sometimes. They process things differently and come up with ideas in a more creative way. It's not better or worse; it's just different. Gifted people have standards that are so high that it backfires on them because they want it to be so perfect out of the gate, and they suffer tremendously. So, if you're gifted, you don't know it, and you're having struggles, once you realize that it's part of the neurology, you'll learn how to work with it eventually. Soon, we start making friends with all those parts of us that, for our whole lifetime, were either misunderstood, denied, or misrepresented.
Part Two of ‘Are You Gifted and Don't Know It?’
Gifted people who don't know they're gifted can feel alone and isolated. When you keep trying to engage with somebody who doesn't understand you, sooner or later, you quit trying to engage because you think you're an alien. You have these thoughts in your head that they don't see the real you. Perhaps, you're shy and reserved. But a more significant part of it could be your giftedness. The things that are important to you are different than the things that are important to them. But things get better when somebody understands you. You see, gifted people need to come together with other gifted people.
“Allow yourself to be surrounded by other gifted people who get you.” – Dianne A. Allen (23:24-23:35)
Understanding how you see the world might be different from others, but it doesn't make it wrong. All gifted people are not the same, and giftedness shows up in different ways. I'm sure it matters to you because we need to understand that what we think is normal isn't normal for everyone else. We need to realize that our natural curiosity, that part of us wants to dive deep into things, is required for the betterment of our world, our life, our family, and ourselves. That curiosity is what helps set us apart in a good way. That curiosity could lead down the perfect road to something amazing that everyone's seeking.
The more we're able to connect to our meaningful goals, our vision, our passion, who we are, and then bring it out in a way that matters, that is when we feel most fulfilled. Choose to live in that space and be proud of being gifted. Be proud of being different. Be proud of your diversity. That doesn't mean we shove it in people's faces. It means we use it for the greater good. It means that we take a stand for who we are and use it for the greater good. It means that our collective journey requires that we radically shift how we're interacting with the world, which is what we're meant to do. Why would we all want to be the same anyway? Embody the fact that you might feel different in the process. Let it all out. Spread your wings and don't allow yourself to be impacted by other people who are thinking small.
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How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen
You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/
Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme.
Follow Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen.
Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com
Dianne’s Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com
Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com
Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your unique gift, let your light shine.
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
The Power of Music with Paul ILL
“Most people love to listen to soundtracks with the most emotional resonance with them.” — Paul ILL (23:24-23:30)
Did you know that music has the power to influence your emotions? No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music because it can barge into the soul with no boundaries or limitations. In this week's episode, let's talk about the power of music with my guest, Paul ILL.
Part One of ‘The Power of Music with Paul ILL’
Life-long bassist/songwriter PAUL ILL counts playing with the WILLIE DIXON FAMILY BAND at Mr. Dixon's wake, tracking live in a London studio with TINA TURNER, playing and songwriting with CHRISTINA AGUILERA, PINK, ALICIA KEYS and performing with BOB WEIR as career peak experiences.
He is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, who, as a studio bassist, has played on recordings that have sold over 20 million records. He has sold more than 4.5 million records as a songwriter Paul has active copyrights with Christina Aguilera, Pink, Courtney Love (Hole), Michael Des Barres, and Juliette Lewis.
His recording and touring credits include the afore-mentioned Tina Turner, Bob Weir, Annie Lennox, Linda Perry (whom he counts as a crucial influence and mentor), Courtney Love, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Pink, Daniel Powter, James Blunt, Michael Des Barres, Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones), Bill Ward (Black Sabbath), and Wayne Kramer (MC5) to name a few.
“Look at the great songwriters that we all love of every generation. They can take you someplace in a very short amount of time.” – Paul ILL (21:01-21:09)
Paul is a "first call" studio musician, songwriter, orchestrator and arranger for esteemed record producers such as Jack Douglas, Little Steven Van Zant, Guy Chambers, Michael Lloyd, Bobby Owsinski and the previously mentioned Linda Perry. The iconic Tom Dowd also made use of Paul's bass playing.
"I owe Jack Douglas a lifetime debt of gratitude for his mentorship early in my career and our continued friendship and creative collaborations."
Throughout his career, Paul has created music for film and television.
He co-wrote the theme music for the annual Comedy Central Awards show, including many cues and songs explicitly created for numerous network and independent films and TV shows. The list includes but is not limited to The David Attell Show, The Gong Show, Fast Track to Fame, and The Missy Elliot Reality Show. He has composed scores for numerous independent films, most recently "Any Day," by writer/director Rustam Branaman, featuring Sean Bean.
He, along with Bobby Owsinski, is the co-author of "The Studio Musician's Handbook," published internationally by Hal Leonard Music Publishing.
Currently, Paul is an MFT Trainee who utilizes Narrative therapeutic concepts and non-traditional approaches to offer transformational experiences to a very diverse client population. He teaches songwriting for Jail Guitar Doors at the California Institute for Men.
Part Two of ‘The Power of Music with Paul ILL’
According to Paul, with the advent of digital technology and the way music is created now, it's not the same anymore compared to the golden age of 60s, 70s, and 80s. Nonetheless, it's a matter of what context you're creating as a musician, the energy you portray, and what culture you're producing.
His decades of experience as a successful songwriter and professional recording musician combined with his progressive applications of holistic health practices combine to facilitate positive change for individuals, couples, families, and organizations.
“There's value in getting back to our roots, experiencing, and playing music.” – Dianne A. Allen (28:44-28:49)
Over the years, he has created a compendium of interactive, individual, and group experiences that empower clients to transform through the processes of songwriting and music creation geared for the non-musician from any age group or cultural demographic.
Paul finds narrative songwriting as a therapeutic tool. I can relate to that because I grew up listening to classic songs since my mom was a concert pianist. I fell in love with instrumental music, especially saxophones. Music has a durable, healing nature that serves as a good force in anybody's life. Music brings life and color to the world. It can evoke emotions, especially if the lyrics of the song convey the story of your life. It has become more than just a form of entertainment. It has become a source of therapy for those who are looking for new ways of healing.
If you're having a rough week, think about the soundtrack with the most emotional resonance. Grab your favorite drink, listen to your favorite song, consider its powerful effect on your health, and have fun.
How to Connect More with Paul ILL
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ill-8b943854/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulillmusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.ill.9
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How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen
You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/
Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme.
Follow Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen.
Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com
Dianne’s Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com
Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com
Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your unique gift, let your light shine.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
How to Delegate and Organize Like a Rock Star with Nicole Carver
“The beauty of managing your own business is you can delegate and create more flexibility.” — Dianne A. Allen (23:48-23:57)
How do you balance the demands of both your business and personal life? Carver Concierge can help lighten your load, flawlessly, and expertly perform tasks with the same level of competency and urgency you would if time was not in such short supply. In this week's episode, we're going to talk about how you can delegate and organize like a rock star with Nicole Carver.
Part One of ‘How to Delegate and Organize Like a Rock Star with Nicole Carver’
Nicole Carver is a Lifestyle Manager, Solution Expert, Military Spouse, Mother of 3, and CEO of Carver Concierge a boutique Personal Concierge & Lifestyle Management Agency; which provides personal, business and relocation assistance to C Suite Executives and busy professionals allowing them to focus on the things that give them joy and make them money.
Carver Concierge opened eight years ago and has expanded to include a fantastic team in Tampa, unlimited access to a concierge network around the globe, and is soon to launch in Nashville TN, allowing them to provide geographically unlimited services virtually and with heels on the ground.
“What works for one person might not be the exact fit for the other.” – Dianne A. Allen (30:00-30:03)
Growing up, we've watched our mothers manage everything, but life has changed a lot for many people. Now, both men and women equally play a vital role in the business world and within the household. Nevertheless, everyone wants to have quality in both. This is where Nicole's amazing job as a lifestyle manager steps in, which takes a lot of relationship building.
Having known her for several years, she helps people live the life they want by taking things off their plate, anything that slows them down. It varies person to person, whether it's filling the fridge, picking up the dry cleaning, planning travel, or organizing the house. Whatever it is that they don't want to be bothered with. It looks different for everybody.
Part Two of ‘How to Delegate and Organize Like a Rock Star with Nicole Carver’
What steps can you start taking to be more comfortable with delegating, organizing, and making the shift you need to make? Nicole is the queen of the checklist. So, the to-do list is the best place to start because that's where you can get a clear overview of all your pending tasks and narrow down the details of what you want to accomplish.
“I think that having a connection with other like-minded people is vital to our success.” – Dianne A. Allen (38:42-38:52)
We can learn from Nicole that there's beauty in delegating things because it creates more room for flexibility. The process has to be simple, easy, organized, realistic, and manageable. Carver Concierge recognizes that not every individual, family, or business requires the same services. You can trust and rely on Carver Concierge's quality service and lifestyle management skills, allowing you time to focus on enjoying the life you work so hard for.
How to Connect More with Nicole Carver
Website: https://www.carverconcierge.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarverConcierge
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carverconcierge/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolecarver/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carverconcierge?lang=en
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How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen
You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/
Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme.
Follow Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen.
Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com
Dianne’s Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com
Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com
Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your unique gift, let your light shine.
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
How to Be Fulfilled and Have Fun in Business with Celeste Clancy
“Take a moment to step back, pause, and identify what brings you joy.” — Dianne A. Allen (29:42-29:47)
We all have a burning desire deep inside our hearts to create a life filled with simplicity, abundance, and joy. In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about how you can have fun and feel fulfilled in business with my guest Celeste Clancy.
Part One of ‘How to Be Fulfilled and Have Fun in Business with Celeste Clancy’
Celeste Clancy is President of CMC Financial Group. She has a PROFOUND passion for helping others achieve their personal & professional goals.
As a risk-reduction expert, she works with her clients to answer life's two biggest questions: “WHAT IF?” & “WHAT THEN? “
She is a professional speaker & published author. Celeste is a Director Consultant & a member of the Professional Development team for Business Network International (BNI) Tampa Bay – in that capacity, she helps fellow business owners drive business through the effective use of relationship marketing. Celeste & her spouse have been married for 12 years & she is the proud parent of 4 amazing & fearless adults.
“What is it that brings me joy? What makes my heart sing?” – Dianne A. Allen (31:54-31:58)
Celeste and I have known each other for quite some time. I’ve always been fascinated by her authenticity. She’s a genuine person who cares deeply about other people.
If you don’t own a business and you’re thinking, “I don’t want to hear this show.” Remember, your life is your masterpiece. It’s your business card. So, anything that’s business-related can also be applied to your personal lives. Get your favorite drink, grab a piece of paper and a pen because Celeste has some great tips lined up so you can be more fulfilled and have fun along the way.
Part Two of ‘How to Be Fulfilled and Have Fun in Business with Celeste Clancy’
She enjoys interacting with other people, understanding concepts and bringing those concepts into life. That’s what kept her in the financial field for a long time. She believes that what women can bring to this field goes beyond just data. Celeste shares that whenever she gets overwhelmed with lots of interaction with people, she can find solitude in numbers.
“What makes your heart smile? Run towards that.” – Dianne A. Allen (47:17-47:28)
What we can learn from Celeste is to get clear on what it is that brings us joy. Because from there, we become fulfilled in everything that we do. You don’t have to get stuck anymore. And as you explore different things, you slowly find yourself making friends with the things you thought you hated.
Tune into the full episode to learn more.
How to Connect More with Celeste Clancy
Website: www.cmcfinancialgroup.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cmcfinancialgroup
Instagram: @celesteclancy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celesteclancy/
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How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen
You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/
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Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Acupuncture is widely used to treat anxiety in both Asia and Western countries. It works faster than therapy and keeps you drug-free. In this week's episode, we're going to talk about how this helps with specific anxiety symptoms with my special guest, Laura Mellon.
Part One of 'New Help for Anxiety with Laura Mellon'
Laura Mellon grew up in the Dallas Fort Worth area and lived in Austin TX and the D.C. metro area. She's married and has two dogs. She adores food – both the cooking and the eating! Being outside in nature remains her favorite way to spend free time. Laura also likes gardening, hiking, scuba dive, paddleboard, and riding a bike. She believes that health is not just the absence of disease, and prevention is always better than cure.
Her undergraduate degree is a B.S. in Bio with a heavy minor in Chem. After finishing this degree, she worked in a professional laboratory testing for foodborne pathogens. Her interest in the field of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine wouldn't begin until around 2000 when a family member suffered a significant injury that affected several neurological aspects of living a healthy life. What started as a way to help her family became a voracious interest that led Laura to leave her career in the corporate world to go to graduate school.
Her graduate medical degree is an MSAOM, a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She's licensed by the TX Medical Board and nationally certified by NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine) as a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine.
"We think it only takes one anti-anxiety pill and everything will be better. But nobody talks about the consequence of whatever that medicine's doing to your body." – Dianne A. Allen (30:57-31:09)
Laura started playing with her first microscope when she was seven years old. At an early age, she felt the need to understand all the little stuff because we tend to lose track of how the tiny ones affect the big ones.
She's been practicing traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture for four years. There is so much information in this field, and there's no way you can assimilate two thousand years of knowledge.
One of the benefits of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine is helping regulate and balance the body so that it can work better, positively impacting anxiety. They make it either go down or go away.
Part Two of 'New Help for Anxiety with Laura Mellon'
People with anxiety are usually overloaded mentally. If you haven't consulted an acupuncturist or traditional Chinese medicine person, you're missing a big part of what you could do to help yourself. There's a lot of qualified acupuncture people who can help support your body and help it function better, whatever your case may be.
"There's a lot of qualified acupuncture people who can help support your body so it can function better." – Dianne A. Allen (39:45-39:55)
It matters to find licensed and qualified human beings so you can get multiple viewpoints, check in with your soul and see what works for you. Because anything you hear on one side of the story, you will listen to the other side of the story. Use your discernment to educate yourself properly so that you can approach your health and wellbeing in a way that serves you.
The world of Chinese medicine is so much vaster than just needles. Find the traditional Chinese medicine practitioner that you vibe with that you trust and listen to because they have some understanding that's different and complementary to other ways of looking at things.
How to Connect with Laura Mellon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mellon-092731187/
Website: http://www.flourishacuhealth.com/
How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen
You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/
Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme.
Follow Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen.
Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com
Dianne’s Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com
Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com
Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your unique gift, let your light shine.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Why Smart People Hurt Part 2 with Dr. Matthew Zakreski
“It's important to know that SOMEONE GETS YOU!” — Dianne A. Allen (01:44-01-46)
Jennifer Lee said, "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire." You may be one of the most intelligent people on earth, but at the end of the day, you want something that feeds your soul and moves you into an authentic direction. In this week's episode, we're going to continue learning more about smart folks and how they see the world differently.
Part One of ‘Why Smart People Hurt Part 2 with Dr. Matthew Zakreski’
Matthew Zakreski is a graduate of Widener University's Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology in Chester, PA. During his time at Widener, he has specialized in working with children and adolescents in schools, outpatient, and inpatient settings.
He has worked with children in both individual and family therapy modalities, consistent with a systems approach to psychotherapeutic treatment. While at Widener, he also specialized in working with gifted individuals. To that end, he has collaborated with professionals already in the field and has presented about his work with the gifted at multiple conferences.
He is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Evergreen Counseling and Psychological Associates in Conshohocken, PA. He is interested in working with people in multiple therapeutic contexts, both with therapy and assessment.
“Be careful not to get burned-out by overcommitting and overthinking.” – Dianne A. Allen (02:13-02:26)
We ran out of time while discussing the first part of this topic because there's so much to learn about smart folks that we can apply to our daily lives. If you haven't listened to the first part, you may want to do that because you'll learn a little bit more about Matt, the other questions I asked him, and the exciting stories that he shared that will give you a fresh perspective.
So, most of us have experienced the feeling of being burned out because of over committing and overthinking. I asked Matt, "What would you say to the person struggling with that? What are your thoughts and proposed resolutions?" I'm fascinated with his response because, as a visionary leader, it's a big issue that even I realize. He says, "The world is never going to stop asking you for things. There's always another book to write. There's always another client. The best thing to do is decide based on your values and what's important to you. That gives your YES and NO more integrity." I agree with him because it makes people respect you more.
Part Two of ‘Why Smart People Hurt Part 2 with Dr. Matthew Zakreski’
Previously, we talked about the curse of competence where you have this mindset that says, "If I won't do it, no one else will."
Matt says, "The problem with this is you're setting up a situation where no one will do it. If you feel like you're the only competent person to do it, that doesn't mean other people can't do it in the future."
Matt has taken something off his plate during quarantine by teaching his two-year-old child to feed their cats. He's happy that he doesn't need to do it anymore. It's essential to remember that you're not the only person who can do certain things because you can empower other people to do it. There are better and more strategic ways to shift things. Perhaps, someone is doing something that they hate, but you love it, or vice versa.
“Promise yourself that you'll give time to whatever feeds your soul.” – Dianne A. Allen (31:17-31:19)
Here's an interesting scene. He was once in a meeting with a very well-respected school psychologist when he got told, "You know what happens if we only talk about this kid's strength? He'll feel better about himself; he'll do better in school and make more friends!" We all want to be recognized for our exceptionality, right?
If you know someone with lactose intolerance, you don't tell them, "How dare your small intestine not digest lactose properly!" That would be a ridiculous thing to say. It's less toxic to have a supportive and welcoming community that appreciates diversity. Valuing the things we bring to the table and embracing our differences can help us move forward intentionally towards success.
This spontaneous interview with Dr. Matt offers a lot of WISDOM NUGGETS about many more topics: sleeping, creativity, the curse of competence, depression, and diversity! No matter where you are in the world, if this is something that resonates with you, I recommend you check out the whole episode. I PROMISE YOU, it's a must-have podcast episode worth listening.
How to Connect More with Matthew Zakreski
Website: https://www.drmattzakreski.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-zakreski-psyd-0a32358/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/
How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen
You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/
Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme.
Follow Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen.
Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com
Dianne’s Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com
Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com
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Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Why Smart People Hurt Part 1 with Dr.Matthew Zakreski
“Some people have chronic sadness or grief that keeps surfacing once in a while.” — Dianne A. Allen (10:46-10:58)
Life is not just about what we can do. It's about what we are called to do. In this week's episode, I'm delighted to welcome my special guest, Matthew Zakreski. We're going to dig more in-depth about the pains that smart people go through.
Part One of ‘Why Smart People Hurt Part 1 with Dr. Matthew Zakreski’
Matthew Zakreski is a graduate of Widener University's Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology in Chester, PA. During his time at Widener, he has specialized in working with children and adolescents in schools, outpatient, and inpatient settings.
He has worked with children in both individual and family therapy modalities, consistent with a systems approach to psychotherapeutic treatment. While at Widener, he also specialized in working with gifted individuals. To that end, he has collaborated with professionals already in the field and has presented about his work with the gifted at multiple conferences.
He is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Evergreen Counseling and Psychological Associates in Conshohocken, PA. He is interested in working with people in multiple therapeutic contexts, both with therapy and assessment.
“It always comes back to living your values and what feeds your soul.” – Dianne A. Allen (14:41-14:44)
In this episode, we explore why smart people hurt. Smart people feel the world differently, and they often experience devastating challenges. Matthew often describes himself as a grown-up gifted kid. He believes that many gifted people suffer from what he calls "the curse of competence." Here's one interesting childhood memory that Matthew shared. When he was two years old, he wrote the Word "Australia" on a piece of paper. And, his teacher called his mom excited to see a 2-year writing the word on paper. It's the first inkling that something was different about him.
Growing up, there were times when he felt like he didn't fit into the world's system. He's a natural visionary who's always wanted to play big, but the process is painful because sometimes the world wants you to be one way.
Part Two of ‘Why Smart People Hurt Part 1 with Dr. Matthew Zakreski’
He had many different jobs in the past. He has worked as a lifeguard, a soccer referee, a travel agent, a researcher. He also worked in a bar, a video store for kids who want to rent movies and drawn cartoons before. He's very good at all of them because he's such a smart and gifted person. There was a time he realized, "This doesn't feed my soul."
When he was still working as a travel agent, he made a lot of money until the management offered him a higher position and salary. His belief is if you're not happy with something even if it's going to give you the opportunity to earn a lot of money, don't go for it.
Matthew shares that it's hard to leave jobs nowadays, but in 2020, it is easier now than ever to find a career that fits your calling. He says that if you want to play Dungeons and Dragons, if you're going to do that all day, there are professional Dungeons and Dragons leagues. You could do a podcast. You could do a YouTube channel. There are ways to make a living based on our passions that didn't exist 10 to 30 years ago.
“Building a community helps decrease that feeling of being disconnected.” – Dianne A. Allen (27:59-28:09)
What we can learn from Matthew is that gifted people crave authenticity. They have no patience for meaningless small talk. The idea is finding the things that make their souls happy. At the same time, they know that it takes trusting the process to understand the developmental curve. The things you need when you're 20 are not things you need when you're 30, 40, or beyond. Don't be somebody you're not. That curse can hold us from joining the communities we want to join. Give yourself time and make space for your brain to reflect on your experiences. Then, you'll find that it always moves you in a more authentic direction.
How to Connect More with Matthew Zakreski
Website: https://www.drmattzakreski.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-zakreski-psyd-0a32358/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/
How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen
You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/
Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme.
Follow Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen.
Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com
Dianne’s Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com
Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com
Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your unique gift, let your light shine.