Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

In episode 515 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of a variety of experts, meditations and connected conversations to improve your mindset and get you thinking in a more open, positive way. This episode is part of the Connected Conversations: Relationship Series. I love love and I think there needs to be more conversations around happy and healthy conversations with a little "When Harry Met Sally" flavor (great movie!).    On this episode, meet Kenneth and Brittany.  This is their relationship story. Listen and you'll hear:  Thoughts on relationships early on How they met in college How they supported each other both as collegiate athletes and Kenneth in his journey to the NFL They talk about their views on marriage and commitment How to communicate feelings and find ways to make your relationship work when things in life get hard Learning how to be accountable for yourself to help the relationship grow and im

In episode 514, I chat with Lee Comer, who works in the food science industry.  Listen as she chats about: What food science is and the type of work she does How to balance being a mom and working How to ask for what you deserve financially at work Why it's important to try new things in life at any age The importance of meeting new people and doing what you love after age 50 Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about how to end 2020 on a good note.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 512 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of experts sharing mindset education, our Connected Conversation series, meditations and once a month a kid's perspective to help you open your mind to new ideas as well. Each month you'll be hearing from our kid co-host, Aiden.  On this episode,  Aiden does a stream of conscious thought on his feelings on a 2020 Christmas including traditions, why the holiday focus this year will be more about bringing a sense of joy and why to try not to let Covid effect our mental state so much. Listen and learn and have a conversation with kids you know about it!

In episode 511, I chat with Lakisha White, who chats about her passion for human psychology and UX research to help others. Listen as she chats about: Where her interest in these topics came from and how she found ways to use it in the library space What is a UX Researcher  Why we need to put aside our assumptions and how to do it The value of qualitative research Why users are more than a number and why human conversations and research are important 

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why we need and must rest and how to let go of the guilt surrounding it.  Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

Today marks 6 years since this show started!  I am so grateful for all of you for listening, for those who've been on the show and to my fabulous audio engineer, Andy.  Listen to hear in episode 509 just a few minutes about the history of this show, how it started and how it's grown over the years. Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 508, I chat with Sheila Mac, who went from rock bottom multiple times in her life to back into action, happiness and success. Listen as she chats about: Her childhood journey of coming from divorced parents, living with her grandparents, being a homeless teen and then in foster care How she became emancipated as a teen and what she describes as her first rock bottom experience almost losing her baby as a teen or dying and feeling alone Her formula for going from rock bottom to getting back into action, how she's used it multiple times and how she's training other women to do the same How she suggests people let go of their past and how to fully be yourself What it's like having 6 kids with a mix of biological kids and foster to adoption kids   Try our voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about the difference between word definitions and why it matters for our mindset. Try our new voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 506 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of a variety of experts, meditations and connected conversations to improve your mindset and get you thinking in a more open, positive way. This episode is part of the Connected Conversations: Relationship Series. I love love and I think there needs to be more conversations around happy and healthy conversations with a little "When Harry Met Sally" flavor (great movie!).    On this episode, meet Adrian and Shelby.  This is their relationship story. Listen and you'll hear:  Thoughts on relationships early on How this young couple in college met in high school Starting off as friends and how it turned into a relationship Why they say they're partners and not girlfriend and boyfriend How they deal with conflict How to deal when one is emotional and one isn't How to communicate feelings

In episode 505, I chat with Rasheed Simmons, who went from professional football in the NFL to restaurant owner with his mom. Listen as he chats about: His journey into athletics at a young age and why his mom was so supportive of him doing football The moment he realized he could be professional Where his passion and hard work come from What it's like working with his mom to create a restaurant including the pluses and minuses to working with family How he decides on a menu Why customer service is a huge focus for them and why it matters How they've been able to stay alive during covid How he handles stress Why it's so special to work side by side with his mom Try our new voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why positive feedback is important and how to do it.  Try our new voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here. Listen to the full series starting from bottom to top on how to prize others best here from a psychologist. 

In episode 503 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series.   Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on letting out emotions.  Ever feel like you're holding so much in and need to let it out or not sure how?  I know for me, I have to let myself feel fully and then I'm able to focus on what to do next.   That's what this meditation is all about - letting go.    Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

In episode 502, I chat with Sean Swarner, who redefined Impossible by becoming the only person in history to climb the highest mountain on every continent, trek to the South & North Poles, and complete the Hawaii Ironman - all with one lung. Listen as he chats about: His first cancer diagnosis as a kid and the second one he got later in life The positive influence his parents had on his mindset  Why he wanted to use the highest platform in the world to scream hope and why he chose Mt. Everest first The importance of mindset training How he chose the summits in what order and why he wanted to be the first cancer survivor to climb Mt. Everest with his HOPE flag What his biggest fear is The emotional last 100 miles of his first climb What the people were like on his climbing trip and how they dealt with different personality types Why he now takes other survivors on trips with him and how's he's doing it Why he says you need to know why you're here and how he's helping others find their core values

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about the only two reasons you should do work for free and how to politely and confidently say no when you don't want to do free work.  Try our new voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

We've hit 500 episodes!  I am so grateful and thankful to everyone who has been a part of this show or who has listened.  Enjoy this episode where I share the answer from some of the many guests I've interviewed to the questions I ask all my Monday guests: What is one word or quote or mantra, you try to live by every single day? Enjoy and let me know, what's yours?  Email me at keri@thebrandingconnection.com

In episode 499, I chat with David and Mechelle Freeman, both professional athletes and a power couple. Listen as they chat about: Their first experience with fitness as kids Why they chose to pursue professional football (David) and track (Mechelle) The funny way they met and then how they supported each other during their professional athletic careers How David was supportive during Mechelle's Olympic training and events How they felt once their professional athletic world ended and where they decided to go next Why you need to know who you are and what your core values are How Mechelle created her non-profit organization How David works with LifeTime Fitness, his thoughts on diversity and inclusion and how he's helping LifeTime continue to be a more diverse and inclusive organization  What it means to break the mold and how you can do it

It's the work on me weekend segment and today you'll hear Keri talk about why we need to include vs exclude and challenges you to ask yourself if you're including others and how you can do more of it.  Try our new voice skill on Amazon Alexa here or Google Assistant here or by saying "Open Extraordinary Mindset."  Like our page and check out our LIVE video interviews here.

In episode 497 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segments which is all about mindset education consisting of experts sharing mindset education, our Connected Conversation series, meditations and once a month a kid's perspective to help you open your mind to new ideas as well. Each month you'll be hearing from our kid co-host, Aiden.  On this episode, he interviews his best friend Trey as a follow up to his episode last month about their thoughts on the US Election Results.  At 13 years old, these two have an interesting perspective on what's important to them.  Listen and learn and have a conversation with kids you know about it!

In episode 496, I chat with Tony Fraiser who is a professional photographer and videographer. Listen as he chats about: Being homeschooled as a kid His journey from studying music in college to photography How he's evolved as an artists How he helps his wife build her brand as an IG blogger/influencer  His new love for film and how it's helped him build a following on TikTok His thoughts on how to showcase your brand well and how to get creative work Why he loves showcasing the extraordinary in the ordinary