Kimberly D. Scott

On this episode of Caregivers Stories, Kimberly interviews Tara Reed, former caregiver, artist, author of What To Do Between the Tears and the founder of Pivot to Happiness. As an artist by profession, Tara has been making beautiful art for over 15 years and is currently represented by Roaring Brook Licensing. She entered the world of caregiving when her father was diagnosed way back in 2012. Since her parents lived 4 miles away from her, she would usually visit them two to three times a year. Everything changed when they knew about the diagnosis. Her father was a professor, a brilliant man with a brilliant mind. Before they had him checked, the early signs were not entirely apparent for he was good at handling himself. They all thought that the signs were just because of old age, but her mom (as the person who was living under the same roof as ) him knew something was wrong. As things were getting worse, they finally decided to have him checked by a neurologist, that was when they got the confirmation th

On this episode of Industry Celebrities podcast, Kimberly Scott interviews Jennifer Vaughan Herold, a certified coach and the founder and CEO of Vaughan Herold LLC. Before Jennifer founded her company, she started her professional career in marketing. After 15 years in the corporate environment, she took a leap to follow her calling as a coach. This all started when Jennifer reached her peak and wasn't enjoying what she was doing anymore. Someone in her circle said that she should go to a coaching class, just to see if it was a fit. It was a weekend course, discussing the fundamentals and overview to start to learn about the broader program. At the end of the first day, she couldn't look the instructors in the eyes. She was just so overwhelmed because at that moment she felt for the first time that it was what she was made to do. She loves the feeling of being able to help somebody become better at what they do and go through things that are not always easy to work through. Now she has been in the industry

On this episode of Industry Celebrities, Kimberly Scott interviews Joanie Stallo, a licensed realtor and apartment locator based in DFW area. (Texas) Ever heard of stories about someone who accidentally stumbled on the path they’re currently taking and become successful in it? Well, Joanie has a different story. Ever since she was in high school, she knew what she wanted, and that was to walk on the path of the multifamily industry. It all started when she had a friend who was working for Lincoln Property. She was amazed by how her friend described the work that she had. She worshipped the ground that she walked on and aspired to have a job like hers in the future. She got so obsessed with the idea of being a part of the industry that when a brand new apartment community popped up in their neighborhood, she couldn’t help but stalk them for months until she was finally able to grab the work that she had been dreaming to have. And the funny part was she was only 17 at that time. Joanie also shared what she

#caregiversstories #thatkimberly On this episode of Caregivers Stories, Kimberly interviews Loretta Veney, trainer, motivational speaker and author of Being My Mom's Mom.  Does the idea of your mother not being able to care of herself as she grows old worries you? We all have that fear, and at the back of our minds, we’d always hope for our parents to remain healthy for the rest of their lives. But that’s not always the case, because with aging comes frailty.  In this interview, you will have a glimpse of Loretta’s caregiving journey.  Her mother was 77 years old when she was diagnosed with dementia. Just like anyone who had this disease, it all started with the little things like missing on activities and forgetting the usual routines. She shared that her mother would never miss her Tai Chi class for anything, but there was this time when she did. Loretta shared that at first it seemed odd and it could’ve been one of the most significant signs, but they just let it slip. When things started pi

#industrycelebrities #multifamily On this episode of Industry Celebrities, Kimberly D. Scott, Podcast Practitioner, interviews Kristin Sizemore, Vice President at Bohannon Development Corporation. Kristin has been in the multifamily industry for 32 years. She started with leasing apartments and after nine months of working part-time, she became a full-time manager. She shared that one of the main reason why she remained in the industry is that she loves connecting with people and have always appreciated the beauty of the business since she has an opportunity to make a difference in where someone will be moving and how people process that big change in their life. Kristin is a firm believer that if you enjoy people and working with people and also love the idea of you making a difference with people then the multifamily probably is a good business for you. She also shared her piece of advice to her younger self and that is to learn how to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Because as things come about wi

#caregiversstories #alzauthors  Caregivers Stories episode Kimberly D. Scott interviews Marianne Sciucco a registered nurse, author and co-founder of Alzauthors.  As a child, Marianne dreamed of becoming a writer when she grew up. She studied English and creative writing and got a job as a journalist after she graduated. But then she realized that it was not working for her. So she then decided to take up nursing for she wanted a career where she will be able to help people. Her very first job was in a long-term care facility, then as her career bloomed, she became a case manager and it was during one of her shift at work in that job where she met the couple that becomes the characters on her first novel, “Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's Love Story”. With her novel in place, it eventually morphed into her current project which is Alzauthors, a global community of writers who are writing about all dementia from their personal experience.  After Marianne’s novel was published, she found herself l

#caregiversstories #lewybodydementia According to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Lewy body dementia affects more than 1 million individuals in the United States. A lot of new cases are identified over a specific period, but it is widely accepted to be highly underdiagnosed and is the most frequently misdiagnosed form of dementia. On this episode of Caregiver Stories, Kimberly D. Scott, interviews Peggy Bushy author of Lewy, Mom and Me.  Peggy shared her share of struggle when her mom was affected with one. Her mother was around 50 years old when she started hallucinating. She would tell wild stories that became so vivid, she would say there were men in her bed. Peggy did not know what was going on. At first, she thought she had elderly schizophrenia but when her cousin told her to search Lewy body dementia, she knew that it matches with what her mother has.  So she made an appointment to have her checked. She tried to tell her mother’s primary care doctor about what she suspected, but she was j

This episode of Industry Celebrities, Kimberly D. Scott interviews Rachel Ani, a talented licensed hairstylist and makeup artist at Salon D.   In 2002, after Rachel graduated, she started her basics at the University of North Texas. After she finished her freshmen year, she was offered by her uncle, Ardem Keshishian - the owner of Salon D - to work as a part-time receptionist at his Salon. With her background in makeup, she used the opportunity to hone her skills by doing events like weddings, proms, and special occasions. While working at the salon, she had thought about going to cosmetology school. The turning point was when she was sitting in her accounting class and she felt like she was drowning by being there. She never went back after that because she knew that she did not want to be trapped on something she did not want to do. This decision made her parents upset. It’s understandable because every parent would want their child to be able to finish a degree.  What’s admirable about Rachel is

 Caregivers Stories podcast, Kimberly interviews Tracey Lawrence, Speaker-Trainer, Family Coach and Author of Dementia Sucks A Caregivers Journey – With Lessons Learned. Way back in 2003 Tracey had a successful career in graphic arts and was living with her husband in New Jersey while her parents were living a happy retirement in Florida. It was spring when she visited them. She remembered it so well because that was the time she found out that things were not going great for her father. There was a lot of cross complicating illness, and he had been misdiagnosed several times. It was Tracey who figured out that her dad had vascular dementia because he had coronary heart disease. Her father wished not to prolong his life and so around a year after he passed away. Her mother remained in Florida for a while, but when things started to become hard for her to live alone, Tracey asked her husband if her mother could live with them. Her husband agreed, so they packed her things and moved her to their home. &n

On this episode of Industry Celebrites Podcast, Kimberly interviews Stacy Westbay, the founder of Revenue Edge. Stacy holds an MBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University. A firm dedicated to assisting multifamily organizations by providing revenue management solutions.   Before she became a seasoned professional in the Multifamily Real Estate, she started her career as a part-time leasing consultant for JPI in 1996 then while she entered grad school, she interned at Verde Apartment Communities. She was an Asset Manager and eventually became their Vice President of Asset Management. After Verde Apartment Communities sold to Camden, Stacy decided there was a need to teach others about revenue management and started Revenue Edge. With revenue management, she had the opportunity to help people on their strategic initiatives from a pricing perspective and also get to focus on helping those who don't have a deep understanding about what revenue management is and how it can help their business.   S

 Kimberly D. Scott, a former Video Girl, and now Podcast Practitioner interviews Lisa skinner author of Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost: Stories of Hope for Families Facing Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Lisa is a behavior specialist dedicated to helping families understand the behaviors that are associated with dementia-related illnesses and the challenges they face on a day to day basis. She entered the world of dementia 40 plus years ago when her grandmother started to display some pretty bizarre behavior. It turned out she had some form of dementia, which at that time did not have a concrete label yet. She was just a teenager at that time, and over the years as she grew, eight of her family members was diagnosed with dementia. She discussed the lacking comprehensive understanding of brain diseases, the behaviors that are associated with it, and how to respond to it accordingly. Her book is one of the most needed guidelines to navigating the challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's d

Kimberly D. Scott, interviews Leah Stanley, Alzheimer’s and Dementia speaker and author of Goodnight, Sweet: A Caregiver’s Long Goodbye.  In this episode, Leah also shared how important it is to take the time to talk to the doctor who's diagnosing the patient and learn more about the type of dementia that your loved one has. This will not only let you understand the symptoms but it’s also for you to be equipped on what you need to do as a caregiver.    After her grandparents passed away, Leah felt the need to write down their journey to share what they have experienced and to help those who needed guidance as a caregiver to someone who has Alzheimer’s and dementia. The book as she describes it details her entire experience from the moment she received the first phone call to settling their estate nearly four years later.  Listen to the rest of the interview for Leah and Kimberly discussed a whole lot of stories and insights that will help your caregiving journey a little less difficult.&nb

On this episode of Industry Celebrities, Kimberly interviews Jermaine Hagan, the CEO of Harmony Herb Company. Jermaine is a self-taught health guru, and his company offers healing alternatives, dietary planning, and life coaching workshops to help in preventing disease and restoring health. He and his team believe that health is wealth, and their goal is to help people achieve optimal mental and physical well-being. He grew up in a big family in Los Angeles, California, and ever since he was small, he was already inquisitive. He would tend to ask a lot of questions, and he always made sure to look for its answers. This positive trait became a gateway for him to open a company that extensively offers help to those who wanted to achieve health and wellness in a natural way. He explains that love is the highest vibration of healing and so if we all want to maintain balance and be of sound mind and body, we should all learn to take care of ourselves.  As someone who has been in the industry for 20 years, he

#industrycelebrities #churchplanting  On this episode of Industry Celebrities, Kimberly got a chance to talk to an old friend, John S. Bower and his passion for people and Church Planting.  John shares with Kimberly how he goes from Apartment Industry to Lead Pastor and an Elder of Normandy Community Church.  John shared how he discovered his passion for people. He always had this inkling fascination with helping and building incredible relationships. That is when he wanted to start Church Planting, a friend of him told him not to, but this did not stop him because he had a vision and he took every chance he had to start the organization.  He did not just enjoy having and processing his vision he also loved seeing other people’s vision come true. He found his true calling and now he is on a mission to help others find theirs. One of the pieces of advice that he wants to plant in our minds, is to be grateful always. This is a note for us, to remind ourselves to live in the moment and just t

On this episode of Caregivers Stories Podcast, Kimberly interviews Jane Marks, former Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia chapter and currently running the website SandwichCaring.com.  For 21 years she offered her expertise in running non-profit organizations and transforming complicated sets of circumstances into a person-centered solution. When she started working at the Alzheimer's Association, she became immersed in the world of dementia and got the chance to work along with caregivers and medical practitioners. But after 13 years of serving, she retired from her post, for she needed to take care of her mother as her illness progressed. She shared that just like all those who were diagnosed with dementia, her mother wasn't following any set pattern, but she noticed some changes, and at that time, a newly coined term was given for her condition: mild cognitive impairment.  During one of the seminars that she attended, she was able to talk to a neurologist who encourag

On this episode of Industry Celebrities, I am blessed to interview an industry legend and my friend, Anne Sadovsky. Connect with Anne http://annesadovsky.com/ FB: @annesadovsky LinkedIn: @annesadovsky Listen to other episodes or signup to be a guest on a Podcast: https://thatkimberly.com/convos-with-kimberly/ Connect on: FB: https://www.facebook.com/thatkimberlyscott Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatkimberly IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatkimscott Twitter: https://twitter.com/that_kimberly  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdrDMJCNq8kxGGgqsO8avwQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatkimberly/support

On this episode of Caregivers Stories, Vicki Tapia, author of Somebody Stole My Iron and Co-Founder of AlzAuthors.com shares invaluable insights that will help anyone that is traveling down the same road of being the primary caregiver to their parents. Vicki also shares why she co-founded AlzAuthors.com, which is a community of authors with the mission to share Alzheimer’s and dementia stories to light the way of others. If you know someone that could use Vicki’s knowledge, share the episode and if you want to know more about Vicki, visit her website at www.vickitapia.com and www.alzauthors.com. You can also connect with Vicki on: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn   Listen to other episodes and signup to be a guest on a podcast: click Connect on with me:  Facebook , Linkedin, Instagram, Twitter and listen to more episodes on Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatkimberly/support

Before entering the world of caregiving, Don was an attorney for 43 years. Everything changed when his wife Nancy, got diagnosed with MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) way back in 2008. He became her primary caregiver for 2 years and a half. But the scary part happened, the disease progressed rapidly and Don had no choice but to send her to memory care on 2010. It was a difficult and painful decision for him, but he knew that it was the best thing to do. On July 4th, 2012, while the whole country celebrated Independence Day, Nancy was taken to heaven and was forever freed from the shackles of her unforgiving disease.   He shared his knowledge about dementia and how important it is to have a better understanding of how to handle people who are diagnosed with the irreversible disease. He highlighted that the best approach to take care of somebody with dementia is what he calls a “person-centered” approach, where you approach the person with dementia as a viable human being because even if they were a doctor