Thrive In Relationships

  Heidi and Reid Rasmussen are true innovators in the health insurance industry. Susie talks with them today about the inspiration for their business, the importance of ‘robust dialogue’ both in marriage and the workspace, and how running a company together can give you new insights into your partner and your marriage.  

  Sarah Grear, of Creative Custom Writing, Inc. talks with Susie about using creativity, intention and strategy in your online business presence, and the importance of making emotional connections with your readers and clients.  

  Kimanzi Constable, a first-generation entrepreneur and successful author, shares lessons learned on the journey from his first business to finding the entrepreneurial path he really loves.  Kimanzi candidly shares about his marriage struggles, business difficulties, as well as his successes. Kimanzi is an inspiration and example of making tough choices, and making changes to radically impact his life and relationships.  Doing so moved him from simply existing to living with joy, meaning and making an impact.  

   Lauran Star, of LS Consulting Group, talks candidly about leadership, empowering women, and being an entrepreneurial wife and mother.  Lauran is a real force of nature and believes that women are every bit as capable of being leaders, having been a member of the United States Armed Forces, a former VP of Sales for a Fortune 100 Company, and now an entrepreneur.    

  Joel and Dr. Pei, of ReLaunch talk about the importance of communication and compromise in creating a successful business.  They candidly share how recognizing and embracing their differences as strengths enriched their marriage and business.  Joel and Dr. Pei have completely different approaches to how they handle situations and problems, but by learning to appreciate the other’s viewpoint and welcoming compromise, they’ve built a very successful business together.   

  Dan and Joanne Miller, of 48 Days.com  talk about why creating a strong marriage is essential to your business success.  The entrepreneurial lifestyle can be full of many roller-coaster ups and downs.  Having a supportive spouse that balances you can make all the difference in your happiness and success!  They made a commitment to writing a new family legacy.  In a candid conversation, the Millers share how they created success in business and marriage embracing their differences and intentionally investing in their marriage.            

   Is being a solopreneur lonely? It doesn’t have to be!  Solopreneurship is about freedom and running your business your way, but there are many opportunities to form friendships and partnerships that will enrich your life and your business.  

   Deciding to be happy can literally turn your life around.  Happiness causes definitive changes in our brains and our bodies that can improve your health, your loved ones’ health and help you succeed in your relationships and business endeavors.    

  In his new book, The Relationship Alphabet, Zach Brittle offers the ABC's of a strong marriage reflecting not only on his work as couples therapist, but by sharing about his own marriage as well.  We talk Arguments, Betrayal, Conflict and more... in this authentic interview, between friends and colleagues seeking to understand the mess & mystery of marriage.  

   Have you ever wondered what it would take to succeed after you feel you’ve hit rock-bottom?   Do you worry about how climbing out of that situation will affect your relationships and your family?    Are you worried about failing?   If the answer to these questions is “Yes”, today’s podcast is for you.  

  Nicole Kellerman Wurth believes that losing weight is easy!  The world and media have it wrong when it comes to weight loss.  The way we view our bodies impacts our relationship with ourselves and others! Living wildly alive, relaxing, letting go of control and being kind to your body are the secret to weight loss.  When we feel fabulous and we make healthier decisions.  

  Allison Pena, The Affluence Catalyst is fascinated with how money and affluence impact our view of possibility and success. Growing up in a wealthy family, her mindset shifted after an life changing encounter in Harlem. Alison shares how our relationship with ourselves, others, and our business is dramatically impacted by our view and understanding of Affluence.  She give practical tips and advice on how to shift our thinking to attract and create affluence and ease in our lives, work, and relationships.  

  Have you ever wondered why social media isn’t working for you or how to create better connections using social media?  Brian Basilico, the Social Media Guru, shares why social media marketing isn’t working for you and The Secret to fix it!  Unpacking some tips and strategies from his new book, It's Not About You, It's About BACON! Relationship Marketing in a Social Media World, Brian outlines how to make connections that convert, proving it really is All about creating better relationships!  

  Ace Chapman shares about two important relationships in everyone's life- romantic relationships AND relationship with our parents.  Tune in to hear about some courageous choices Ace made changed the trajectory of his life and business! PLUS: Ace asks me some tough question about how to juggle dating and romance with entrepreneurship!  

  Dr. Carri Drzyzga takes the puzzle pieces of your health issues, then figures out and fixes the root cause to help people feel normal again! Health affects every area of life, and poor health has a radical impact on work, life, and relationships. You don’t have to drag through the days! Dr. Carri is dedicated to helping you reclaim your energy and restore your health!  

  Nick Pavlidus wakes up to a life changing realization, “I am a terrible husband.” A strange turn of events reveals that making money and climbing the career ladder have a hefty price tag:  his marriage and family!  With candor and humor, Nick shares his journey of waking up on a lumpy couch once too often, as well as some practical steps to intentionally engage in creating a better marriage.  PLUS his secret to maximize the amount and value of time spent with your wife and kids!  

  Are you brave enough to ask your spouse what it is like being married to you as an entrepreneur?  What one thing do you wish he understood and how can you bring it up? We all know it’s hard to juggle our business demands, but throw in the balls of spouse, toddler and pregnancy and your hands are more than full.  Help!!