Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

In episode 175, I chat with Dr. Aaron L. Smith who has been in education for 21 years.  He saw first hand young kids living in poverty, losing their homes, and dealing with lots of things at a young age.  That's why his goal has been to have kids graduate with confidence and competence.  Take a listen to how he suggests what the greatest public school could look like, how the education system can change for the better, how teachers need more recognition and respect and how to create a real process for preparing students for adult life by taking a listen to this episode.

It's the Work on Me Weekend segment of the show! Listen for a few minutes as Keri talks about why and how to let go of certain people and situations in your life to live a less stressed, enjoyable life. 

In episode 173 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with psychologists and other experts on the science of personal growth. The month of October focuses on How to Nurture Our Relationships and features Dr. Alexandra Stockwell who is a family physician turned relationship coach.  This episode talks about how to have better relationships at work.  Dr. Stockwell talks about what true teamwork and team building is, how to create a team when the leadership isn't creating it, why 5 minutes of personal interaction in meetings can change a team dynamic, how to create a great work culture, and more.

In episode 172, I chat with Felicia Stoler who grew up in New Jersey enjoying the beaches, parks, and history of the state with her family as a kid.  She started studying political science, worked for ABC News, then decided to get a masters degree in applied physiology and nutrition and then a doctorate in clinical nutrition.  Learn how Felicia's mix of jobs, passions and education lead her on the path she was meant to be on even though she never would have dreamt it at a young age.  She shares how to be open to experiences, how to find the correct information when it comes to health, how she got into being on television, plus how she decided to run for US Congress for the first time and her thoughts on helping her local community and healthcare by taking a listen to this episode.

It's the Work on Me Weekend segment of the show! Listen for a few minutes as Keri talks about how you can make a difference in the world in your own way.

In episode 170 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with psychologists and other experts on the science of personal growth. The month of October focuses on How to Nurture Our Relationships and features Dr. Alexandra Stockwell who is a family physician turned relationship coach.  This episode talks about how to nurture your family relationships.  Dr. Stockwell talks about how your health at age 80 can be predicted, how to begin to heal issues with your parents, why the relationship parents have with each other influences the children more than they may realize, why children are loyal to the emotional state of their parents and how to have a better connection with your parents.

In episode 169, I chat with Renata Trebing who grew up in a family who loved to cook.  When her first child was born and wouldn't stop crying, she soon realized her daughter was having an allergy to dairy.  Once Renata stopped consuming dairy while breast feeding, her daughter stopped crying.  Learn how she healed her family's health with delicious healthy foods, created a blog and started teaching cooking classes to help others live a health lifestyle by taking a listen to this episode.        

It's the Work on Me Weekend segment of the show! Listen for a few minutes as Keri talks about why being too much is good and why what seems like negative feedback is actually a positive. 

In episode 167 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with psychologists and other experts on the science of personal growth. The month of October focuses on How to Nurture Our Relationships and features Dr. Alexandra Stockwell who is a family physician turned relationship coach.  This episode talks about how to nurture romantic committed relationships.  Dr. Stockwell talks about why not having relationship role models challenges us in relationships, the importance of doing our own inner work, how to become aware of what triggers us and why, how to connect better with your partner and how to communicate for better understanding and care.

I am sharing with you one of my favorite episodes I had with Cancun.com's Experience Officer before he left for his trip.  Check out some of his amazing videos here and listen to his journey of how he got this amazing job on today's Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things episode, where I chat with Ivan Nanney. After college he went on a branding tour with a potato truck traveling the US which lead to more of an interest in seeing the world. Learn how he continues to challenge himself to figure out how to live and survive in new countries and how creating and editing videos led him to winning a contest for the job of Cancun's Experience Officer by listening to this episode.        

It's the Work on Me Weekend segment of the show! Listen for a few minutes as Keri talks about how to better communicate through your writing when it comes to texting and email. 

In episode 164 I am bringing it back to a great previous episode about how to find your calling on Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things.  We are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with psychologists and other experts on the science of personal growth.  This is from January 2018 and features positive psychologist Lisa Avery with this episode answering the question, what's the difference between a job, a career and a calling?  Find out scientifically why it's important and more importantly HOW to find your calling/vocation to live your life in the most happy and fulfilling way. 

I am sharing with you another one of my favorite episodes from the archives today of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, where I chat with Hannah Williams.  She started as a photographer for local schools and a nanny, but felt like she had a bigger purpose. She always was an outgoing person who loved talking to everyone. Soon she decided to take pictures of every day people asking them what makes them happy. Learn how she found a purpose by taking action on an idea and how slowly but surely it became a big meaningful project of Happy Strangers by listening to this episode.

It's the Work on Me Weekend segment of the show! Listen for a few minutes as Keri talks about how to get closer to what you want to do and why we need to try and make connections.

In episode 161 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with psychologists and other experts on the science of personal growth. The month of September focuses on How to Bring More Positivity Into Your Life and features Mariane Power a Strengths Based Coach, Co-Owner of the Posify Group and a recent graduate with her Masters in Clinical Psychology. This episode talks about actionable steps you can take today to be happier right now and live a better life.  Be sure to learn more about Mariane over on her Posify Instagram page.

In episode 160, I chat with Taisha Dent who grew up in the Bronx, NY.  Her confidence and self image was built off the foundation her father set for her as a young girl.  She started studying journalism but heard her intuition tell her to go elsewhere.  Hear how she went into social work and then began a nonprofit organization later in her life all while letting her intuition and spirituality guide her.  If you're looking for ways on how to listen to your intuition and need a little inspiration to go after your passion, take a listen to this episode.   

It's the Work on Me Weekend segment of the show! Listen for a few minutes as Keri talks about why we should focus on our strengths instead of worrying so much about our weaknesses and how you can do that today.

In episode 158 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with psychologists and other experts on the science of personal growth. The month of September focuses on How to Bring More Positivity Into Your Life and features Mariane Power a Strengths Based Coach, Co-Owner of the Posify Group and a recent graduate with her Masters in Clinical Psychology. This episode talks about self-compassion - what it is, how to do it and why it's necessary for our mental health and well-being and how to defend ourselves against negative thinking. 

In episode 157, I am bringing it back to an amazing story from Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, where I chat with Kukuwa Kyereboah-Nuamah. Growing up in Ghana, Africa she was always dancing and playing outside.  When she moved to the US and being able to speak seven languages, she became a translator in the Washington, DC area, yet she was still teaching her African workout dance classes on the side.  Soon she was teaching one class a day which grew into seven classes a day.  Learn how she went from being a solopreneur to creating a full time living being a fitness business owner with instructors, certifications, retreats and more by listening to this episode and how her faith and family support has helped her overcome some incredible lows in her life. 

It's the Work on Me Weekend segment of the show! Listen for a few minutes as Keri talks about what a personal brand is, why you need one and how to start defining one.