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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 35 - Featuring Shannon Cunningham LeBlanc Of Womens Prosperity Network , T. Mic And Ana
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">On this episode my co-host is my husband T.Mic! He’s heard throughout our other shows and this is his third time joining me on My Symphony Of Life. Let’s welcome him to the show! We’re going to discuss an article that we read on Positive family relationships linked to healthy marriages at <a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/29041">http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/29041</a>. This article caught our attention and on this episode we talk about our past, relationships with our parents and see how our past experience has prepared us for our relationship and our marriage. It’s a wonderful article that I do encourage you to read it. Based on my experience in the past, it is truly in my own symphony of life that we do at times carry what we’ve learned from our parent’s relationships to the current relationship. With that being said, relationships always have room for improvement to not only better ourselves as individuals but most importantly better our relationships. T.Mic and I will also continue this topic on the next show. T.Mic and I discuss our home remodeling that we have going on. We’re going to share what we’re doing to our house and please forgive us for the past pictures (floral wallpaper with floral carpet)…lol! =) We’re not only remodeling our house, we’re remodeling our lives both personal and in business. We thank you for being part of our journey.  We’d like to hear your response to the article and you can email us at feedback@audiosmaximus.com.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Please join me in welcoming our featured guest Shannon Cunningham LeBlanc . She’s a Photographer, Travel Consultant </span><a href="http://www.paradisevacationescapes.com/" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.paradisevacationescapes.com</a><span style="font-size: small;">, Leader and successful female Entrepreneur. Let’s welcome her to the show! I’m so excited that I had the opportunity to sit and chat with </span><st1:place>Shannon</st1:place><span style="font-size: small;"> at my studio! </span><st1:place>Shannon</st1:place><span style="font-size: small;"> came on the show to share with all of us about the Woman’s Global Network and the chapter she started here in </span><st1:place><st1:city>Baton Rouge</st1:city>, <st1:state>LA.</st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-size: small;"> It’s such an exciting time for all of us and I do hope that you continue your growth both in your personal life and in your business (if you have one). </span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life – Episode 34 – Interview With Renae Christine Of Rich Mom Business
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;">I’m Ana the host of My Symphony Of Life…. Welcome back! We’ve got a lot to catch up since our last post. First I’d like to start by saying Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to download, listen to our shows as well as voting for this show on iTunes. You are the reason why we do this! You are an integral part of our community and network. T.Mic and I were both sick for 3 weeks. We’re both doing a lot better! With the cold/congestion that we both had our voices were not up to par and the cold/congestion that had made us very tired so we rested ate light food and we’re both doing great!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;">You see during this time we’ve been sick we’ve come to the realization for this particular show from the new season six and the break down of the different topics each week that certain topics bring more interest to you than other topics. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;">We’d like to know if you’d like to hear more about crafting or diy projects. Know that based on the breakdown of the craft shows you do love this topic more than another topic. You see in my own symphony of life from when my nephews were at the age of two years old I’d come down to </span><st1:state><st1:place><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;">Louisiana</span></span></st1:place></st1:state><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;"> to visit them during the summer. We’d do all types of craft projects, we’d sing songs, and go to the park. Throughout crafting my own symphony of life throughout my pre teen, teen, adulthood I’ve always incorporated crafts in my life whether it would be with my nephews, my bible study class in which I’d share a craft project with the bible study, crafting with kids I’ve babysat with to my own unique style of crafting techniques that I’ve learned along the way.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;">It’s in crafting my own symphony of life that crafting has brought me joy, it has brought me closer to my family members, friends, it has brought me closer to kids to teach at their levels and it has brought me great joy to continue to teach and reach people at this level. So, with that being said crafting and DIY projects will be every other week. I feel I reach people on different levels and bring out their inner creativity in perhaps they didn’t know it was there all this time and perhaps they did know it was there and need that extra creative tug. That is why I am here! That is why I am here to revamp my symphony of life. That is why I am able to reach all of you. It’s a new creative vision, it’s a new creative noble purpose to live it will passion in all that I do…… most importantly for you to live it with passion for you to be the conductor you were meant to be in your creative life.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;">I will also continue featuring guests such Entrepreneurs, Author’s, Life Coaches, Blogger’s, and Podcaster’s as well as empowering topics for your life in order for you as a person to grow. My featured guests that I have do share their own symphony of life on both personal and business levels that is great for you to grow as well on both personal and business levels (for those who do have businesses). I’m learning along with you by talking to them and having that interaction with them. This is why I’m able to reach you. It’s a new aspiration in life to better your self with knowledge, empowering yourself to better yourself as a person and business owner. It’s a mission to provide enrichment and education so that you can be the person you can be. Make the conscious effort starting today to be present for life’s moments. Making a decision that I’m going to make that step, I’m going to make a active choice to be who I know I can be. You are talented, its time to showcase them and it’s time for you to live this moment we have now with at true noble purpose today. If you’re unsure of your purpose, it’s my goal to help you with that based on our enrichment, empowering and education topics.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now to our featured guest! My featured guest is Renae Christine of Rich Mom Business! She’s the founder and author of <a href="http://www.richmombusiness.com/">www.richmombusiness.com</a>. She has a wonderful vlog at youtube.com/renaechristine. She’s<span class="yt-ui-ellipsis-wrapper"> </span>worked out a formula to create successful business and share’s her passion while helping others. Join me in welcoming Renae Christine to My Symphony Of Life! </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life – Episode# 33 – Craft Time With Kathy Penney And Ana
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hello I’m Ana the host of My Symphony Of Life. Welcome back to another show! I’d like to take the time to thank you for listening to my symphony of life and allowing me to be part of your journey. This show is all about me helping people like you conduct your own personal growth by providing enrichment, empowering and educational topics in which you can grow in order for you to create your hearts desire and live with passion inside out. All of our topics do just that! Do you have a topic, that you would like to hear more of, would you like me to share more of your favorite hobbies, do you know someone that I should talk to on this show?  If you have a topic, show idea or a guest I should talk to, please provide the feedback by emailing me at <a href="mailto:feedback@audiosmaximus.com">feedback@audiosmaximus.com</a>. I do look forward to reading your comments as well as responding to them as well. !</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">On this episode we’re going to share 2 crafts for you. The first one is a frugal craft Jar Craft To De clutter & Organize Kitchen Drawers by Kathy Penney over at Sparkles and a Stove. Her website is <a href="http://www.sparklesandastove.com/">www.sparklesandastove.com</a>. She was first featured on episode 29 and I do encourage everyone to go back and listen to that show at <a href="http://www.audiosmaximus.com/">www.audiosmaximus.com</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Kathy Penney - One of my resolutions this year is to declutter my home and get organized.  The first room I am starting with is my kitchen because we use it every day. When my husband and I bought our house I thought how huge my kitchen was with all the cabinets and drawers (and it was compared to a little one bedroom apartment!) but 7 years and 2 kids later that kitchen seems a lot smaller! The drawers are stuffed  full of little gadgets, utensils, and odds and ends and it made finding what I was looking for seem like a prize in a scavenger hunt. I wanted an inexpensive storage solution to declutter and organize my kitchen drawers and came up with this easy inexpensive jar craft!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">(If you need help staying on track with your own resolutions check out this <a href="http://sparklesandastove.com/free-printable-new-years-resolution-worksheet/" target="_blank" title="New Year's Printable">free New Year’s resolution printable</a>.)</span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">To Get Your Craft On You Will Need:<o:p></o:p></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Ball, Mason, or Empty Pasta or Jelly Jars (as many as you need to hold the items from your drawers)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Spray Paint (I used 2 colors for a variety and make sure the paint works on glass.) If you do not want to use spray paint you can use an all surface paint in a can with a brush or a glass paint such as the one by Coloration. All surface paints will adhere to the glass but can scratch so work best on decorative items such as the canisters.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Ribbon (Again I used 2 to coordinate with the colors of the jars.)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Embellishments (can be found at any craft store)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Decals, Stickers, or Paint Pen to put sentiment (Optional)</span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">To Get Your Craft On:</span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">First I spray painted the jars in a bright blue and green to match my kitchen colors. It took about three coats for the jars to no longer be transparent. A reader suggested using a primer so that may reduce the number of coats needed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Once the jars were dry I measured the jar with the ribbon, cut it, and tied a ribbon around the neck of each jar. I used a green gingham to accent the blue jars and a green print with pinks, blues, and browns on the green jars.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Next I hot glued these blue and green flowers from The Paper Studio to dress them up even more. I put the big flowers on the large jars at the base and the smaller flowers on the side of the small jars.  There are flowers, jewels, or you could even do polka dots using a small sponge. There are infinite possibilities to personalize the jars.</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Finally I used my silhouette to cut out white vinyl letters saying “Choose To Be Happy”. I love the idea that for the most part our happiness is our own choice. I also thought the upbeat saying went well with the bright happy colors. If you want to do a message but don’t have a Silhouette, you can do stick on letters or even a paint pen.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">One of the newly organized drawers looked like this. Wow it actually closes now!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">And the jar craft that helped declutter and organize the drawers looked like this! The whole project was so easy (paint, tie a ribbon, and glue on some doo dads) and was less than $10. One of the best returns on crafting investment that I’ve had some far! I’m coming for you Declutter Resolution! By Kathy Penney at <a href="http://www.sparklesandastove.com/">www.sparklesandastove.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">St.Patrick’s Day is March 17<sup>th</sup>.  With that being said, I’m going to share Homeade Stained Glass Heart Shaped St. Patrick’s Day Four Leaf Glover<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Your going to need the following materials<o:p></o:p></span></h3> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Scissors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">String you can use such as yarn, thread or ribbon will work<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Construction paper green is the color your going to use<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Wax Paper<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Tissue Paper <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Glue – I love using Arlene’s glue the best because it dries clear which is absolutely perfect for this craft project.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">St.Patrick’s Day is March 17<sup>th</sup>.  With that being said, I’m going to share Homeade Stained Glass Heart Shaped St. Patrick’s Day Four Leaf Glover<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Your going to need the following materials<o:p></o:p></span></h3> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Scissors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">String you can use such as yarn, thread or ribbon will work<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Construction paper green is the color your going to use<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Wax Paper<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Tissue Paper <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Glue – I love using Arlene’s glue the best because it dries clear which is absolutely perfect for this craft project.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The first thing that you’re going to do is to cut 4 front hearts and 4 back hearts and their going to have to be the same size.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">In order to achieve that you can cut two folded halves of the construction paper and cut and the same time.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Your going to cut large enough so that we can you can also cut in the inner core of the heart see picture below:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Again, you’re going to have to make 4 fronts and 4 back hearts. The purpose of this is to have a nice pretty side as well as a nice pretty back so that it’s not just the wax paper showing on the back.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You can also use a different color for the back to differentiate the front and back.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The second thing you’re going to do is cut a small heart and that small heart is going to go right in the middle of each of the four corners of the larger hearts.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The third thing that you’re going to do is tear up different color tissue paper in different shapes and sizes. However, if your going to be working with smaller kids, you might want to have larger pieces for them to handle. Another option is to have all four heart’s with different color tissue paper… it will make it less messy if working with smaller kids.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The fourth thing that you’re going to do is glue the tissue paper to the wax paper. You’ll be applying them together on the wax paper, do this step several times applying the tissue paper in different directions along with the glue. The more colorful… the better for this stained glass craft.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">The fourth thing that you’re going to do is take the front heart and glue it to the shiny side of the wax paper.</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">The sixth thing that you’re going to do is cut along the edge the remaining wax paper away from the heart.</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The seventh thing your going to do is take the back heart apply it with glue to the wax paper on the tissue paper side. You’re making it into a sandwich of the two hearts.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The eighth thing you’re going to do is put all four corners of the hearts together by overlapping the corner as well as applying the little heart you cut out directly in the middle by some glue to hold together.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The 9<sup>th</sup> thing you’re going to do is hole punch the top of a heart and string  the paper.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: small;">Now you you’ve completed the St. Patrick’s Day Stained Glass Heart craft.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 32 - Business Vision With Claire Mitchell And Pinterest And Your Business With Ana
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hello I’m Ana the host of My Symphony Of Life. Welcome back to another show! I’d like to take the time to thank you for listening to my symphony of life and allowing me to be part of your journey. Do you have a topic idea, would you like me to share more of your favorite hobbies, do you know someone that I should talk to on this show?  If you commented or thought of an answer for all three questions, please provide the feedback by emailing me at <a href="mailto:feedback@audiosmaximus.com">feedback@audiosmaximus.com</a>. I do look forward to reading your comments as well as responding to them as well. With all of my past guests I’ve formed friendships and with that being said on this show my featured guest is Claire Mitchell of The Girl Means Business. The Girl Means Business<strong> </strong>was created to inform, inspire and to show that there is a better way to do things. Claire’s <a href="http://www.thegirlsmeanbusiness.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: initial;">www.thegirlsmeanbusiness.com</span></a>. For all of you who have a business, you’ll l enjoy this show because Claire is going to talk about “Why Your Business Needs A Vision”. I’m also going to talk about Pinterest and your business. Let’s get started creating your own symphony of life.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Pinterest is your business!!!!</strong><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">For our network visit us at <a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Studio%201/My%20Documents/Downloads/www.pintrest.com/audiosmaximus" target="_blank">www.Pinterest.com/audiosmaximus</a> and for My Symphony Of Life, visit me at <a href="http://www.pintrest.com/mysymphonyoflife">http://www.Pinterest.com/mysymphonyoflife</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">To me Pinterest is all about the love of photo pinning and what I mean by that is it’s a photo sharing site in which you can create, categorize and collect all that does inspire you. Here's some information about Pinterest:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">For your business, It’s important to make that first impression by creating one powerful profile and what I mean by that is you need to add a quality picture of your company, share a little bit about your business, the companies social media sites, and the website as well. Note that you have 200 characters to make a strong first impression. Let’s make every word count!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">With Pinterest for your business it’s important to have strong visual “picture” content in order to make Pinterest a power house tool for your marketing endeavors.  Visual learners will love you for it! You maybe on other social media sites, which is great. However, with Pinterest you’ll be able to gain momentum with this wonderful versatile tool by perhaps run competitions, contests or sweepstakes. If you decide to run contest, make sure to define the goals for the contests, etc. Note, perhaps you can co-sponsor contests and cross promote.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You’ll be able to create your own custom service/product board, rearrange, delete, have a group board (where you can invite people/mastermind group) and if you put a picture in the wrong board you can simple edit it and put it in the correct board it’s supposed to be in.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Add a pin. I say Pin, Pin, Pin, by curating your pictures and organizing them in the boards that you’ve created.  Create content by always pinning! However, it’s important to pin strategically! As well as follow people strategically! With that being said, you can search key terms and follow those who do share the same interests. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Freeze Frame! You can upload a pin a picture you’ve taken from the sales meeting and in turn you can share the pictures taken from the sales meeting on the board that you’ve created. You can also create a private board in which you can invite people to. When describing your post in order to get the most views you need to put hashtags in your post. This will allow users to search for keywords within the Pinterest community. For example #audiosmaximus, #podcast, #blog, and #crafts. If you have products or services that your looking to promote, you need to put the $. What that does is when your in the description and you notate $1.00 or the amount of the product or service it will categorize the item under gifts. When you have pictures you can put a watermark in which will define that it’s your picture and also put your website or business name on it as well.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">It’s also a place where you can meet like minded individuals who share in the same interests that you do. It’s a place for great learning because if there’s a tutorial on social media tips, you can click on the picture and it will take you to a website in which you can go in depth of learning more on that particular topic. Comment on certain pins in order for more people to follow you. Also, if there’s a pin that you like you can like the pin and repin. You can also see who’s following another person and follow those followers.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">It’s quite important that in order to use this great versatile tool you need to find out what your customers like, value and what they’d like to see more of.</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I’m going to share what I have on my Pinterest account and share how we have the Audios Maximus Network account setup. On our Audios Maximus account we’ve created boards based around the show names. All of the content for that particular podcast will be uploaded/added to the boards that I created.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">For My Symphony Of Life I’ve created the first two rows dedicated to our business and then other boards that I value such as creative writing, poetry, art, beauty, shoe closet look in, Dress you up which is a group board in which I invite people to pin to.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Thank you for joining me for another episode of My Symphony Of Life</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: small;">Until next time, be the conductor you were meant to be.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 31 - Featuring Journaling Coach & Author Mari McCarthy And Children's Poet & Author Kenn Nesbitt
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">I'm Ana the host of My Symphony Of Life and welcome back! I’d like to take the time to thank you for listening to My Symphony Of Life. You are the reason why we do this! You are an integral part of our community and network. If there is a topic you’d like to hear more about or if you know someone who’d be perfect for me to talk to, please email me at <a href="mailto:feedback@audiosmaximus.com">feedback@audiosmaximus.com</a>. If you missed episode 30, I encourage everyone to go back and listen to that show! Our last featured guest was Mary Kay Hoal. She’s very passionate in providing privacy and safety for children. She’s <span class="fbprofilebylinelabel">the founder and president of YourSphere Media Inc., publishers of the kids’ social network Yoursphere.com. </span>Mary Kay is also the online safety expert who has created such an environment for children. </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">It is the first of its kind online social network for children that focuses on fun, interaction, creativity and safety</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">. I also encourage everyone to connect with her at all her social media sites to stay updated on what she has going on as well as information that she has for parent’s abroad. Remember to let her know that you heard her on My Symphony Of Life and let her know I sent you. Thank you!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Get ready! This duo has been featured guests here on My Symphony Of Life before. They really don’t need introductions…. This show is all about expressing your inner creativity! Let’s begin conducting your Symphony Of Life!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: small;">Mari McCarthy of Create Write Now will share journaling ideas as well as prompts. Her website is <a href="http://www.createwritenow.com/">www.createwritenow.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></h3> <h3><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">Kenn Nesbitt is a children’s poet and author of When the Teacher Isn’t Looking. He’s going to show us how to write Haiku poem. His website is <a href="http://www.poetry4kids.com/"><b>www.poetry4kids.com</b></a>. Get ready to be inspired!</span><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Episode# 30 - Interview With May Kay Hoal Founder Of Kids Social Network YourSphere.Com
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I'm Ana the host of My Symphony Of Life. If you missed episode 29, I encourage everyone to go back and listen to that show! Our last featured guest is a blogger, founder and author of sparkles and a stove Kathy Penney. I also encourage everyone to connect with her at all her social media sites to stay updated on what she has going on. Remember to let her know that you heard her on My Symphony Of Life and let her know I sent you. Thank you!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This show is about empowering and educating parent’s by providing resources about Social Networking for their children. With that being said, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">On this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Mary Kay Hoal. I’m so excited to talk to her it’s because as a mom myself, it’s good to have these resources available so that I can teach my children instead of all what they might find on social media sites. I can feel good knowing that there’s a website out there that I can refer my children to. Mary Kay is very passionate in providing privacy and safety for your children. She’s <span class="fbprofilebylinelabel">the founder and president of Yoursphere Media Inc., publishers of the kids’ social network Yoursphere.com. </span>Mary Kay is also the online safety expert who has created such an environment for your child. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It is the first of its kind online social network for children that focuses on fun, interaction, creativity and safety.</span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Mary Kay is going to discuss 5 ways you as parent’s can combat cyber bullying.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">She’s going to share some resources that you as parent’s can use for you children.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Mary Kay is going to share her tips that she’s learned along the way in her entrepreneur adventures.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Get ready! This duo has been featured guests here on My Symphony Of Life before. They really don’t need introductions…. The next show is all about expressing your inner creativity!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mari McCarthy of Create Write Now will share journaling ideas as well as prompts and Kenn Nesbitt is a children’s poet and author of When the TeacherIsn’t Looking. He’s going to show us how to write Haiku poems. Get ready to be inspired!</span><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 29 - Interview, Recipe And Craft Project With Kathy Penny
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I have the pleasure of talking to Kathy Penney. Kathy is the founder and author of Sparkles & A Stove. Kathy talks about her transition from corporate America to a SAHM. She provides tips for those who are currently exiting the workforce and those who are already SAHM.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">All of us mom’s go through many things in our life from finding that special someone to having a relationship to getting married to having children to perhaps going through post partum depression. Here’s some effects on Post Partum Depression: Sluggishness, feelings of hopelessness/depression, confused, lack of interest in the baby, fear of harming the baby or oneself and mood swings. Many people go through the same thing! It’s important to know it’s ok to stop, reach out to others and get support. That’s what we’re here for, all of your family and friends. There maybe someone else you see as a mentor you can talk to. What can you do to perk yourself up? Begin each day by thanking God, Spend some time in reading your bible in order to receive a new refreshing, empowerment and his warmth. Go outside and get some air. The melatonin, a hormone produced only in the dark, does lower the body temp and makes you less sluggish. Stay busy by talking a walk, volunteer by helping the less fortunate, perhaps learn a new craft,  pamper yourself now and then, hang around people who are up beat, go meet new people by joining clubs and those who will give you moral support. Your depression can turn into joy! Happiness is a choice. No matter what news comes your way on a daily, monthly basis you can choose. Why not choose happiness. It takes more muscles around your mouth to have a frown than to smile. My guest, Kathy talks to us about her story and her encouragement for moms. She also shares a website for additional answers that you may be looking for.  <a href="http://www.postpartum.net/">http://www.postpartum.net/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Do you blog? I always asks my featured guests to share any tips that they may have gained while blogging. Kathy will share some of her blogging adventures.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Do you like trying new recipes? I do to! Kathy will share her Chipotle Recipe: Steak with Garlic Lime Butter.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Link to recipe:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://sparklesandastove.com/sunday-dinner-07-29-12-grillin-via-pinterest-chipotle-steak-w-lime-butter/" target="_blank">http://sparklesandastove.com/sunday-dinner-07-29-12-grillin-via-pinterest-chipotle-steak-w-lime-butter/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Are you looking for Valentine’s day craft ideas? As an avid crafter myself, I love searching for new ways to decorate my home. Here’s another option to add to your creativity! Kathy will share a Valentine’s Day craft- Valentines Blocks.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Wooden Blocks: You can find these around your home if you or your hubby does any wood projects, at home improvement stores, or buy a big bag of various scraps for $5 at the craft store.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Paint: Either spray paint or craft paint will work.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Scrapbook paper in coordinating colors</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Sandpaper</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Mod Podge & Sponge</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Hot glue & gun</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Any embellishments you wish (These are optional)</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Either vinyl letters or brush and stencil to paint your sentiment with</span><o:p></o:p></p> <h3><span style="font-size: small;">To get your craft on do this:</span><o:p></o:p></h3> <p><span style="font-size: small;">1. Paint the wooden blocks in your desired colors and let dry. Use as many blocks as you need for your sentiment</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">2. Make sure the wooden blocks are completely dry and use a bit of sand paper to give them a worn shabby chic or rustic look. Just enough sanding so that the wood shows through in some places.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">3. Next cut your paper to fit your blocks. To cut the paper you can either use a Silhouette or a Cricut as I did, craft paper punches as I did with the<a href="http://sparklesandastove.com/up-up-away-with-collage-art/" target="_blank" title="Photo Collage"> photo collage </a>I made, or you can trace the paper over the blocks  letters. You can make them exactly to fit the blocks or in a pretty shape.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">4. Mod podge your paper to the wooden blocks. Be sure to smooth out any bubbles!</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">5. If you are using your Cricut or Silhouette for your letters then cut then now. If not, skip to next step.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">6. Once the mod podge is dry, either set your vinyl letters or paint them onto the woooden blocks.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">7. After your vinyl letters have set or the paint is dry, add any embellishments you want. I chose these rosettes from Spare Parts because they matched the Victorian feel of the mantle. Easy breezy, add a dab of hot glue and let dry.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Voila! You are done with this super cute Valentines Day craft! The whole project was around $7 so it was a huge cuteness bang for buck and fits right in with the store bought decorations.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Blogger, Sparkles And A Stove -<a href="http://www.sparklesandastove.com/" target="_blank">www.sparklesandastove.com</a></strong><br /><strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sparklesandastove/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/sparklesandastove/</a></strong><br /><strong> Twitter: @sparkleskathy</strong><br /><strong>  Pinterest: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/sparkleskathy/" target="_blank">www.pinterest.com/sparkleskathy/</a></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: small;">Get ready! Our next show is episode 30 and we’re going to have Mary Kay Hoal (provide some information)</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 28 - Interviews With Dianne De Las Casas, Claudette Chenevert And Our Featured Journaling Segment With Mari McCarthy
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"><strong><span color="#000000" style="color: #000000;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I'm Ana of My Symphony Of Life and welcome to another show! We have three featured guests! Dianne De Las Casas, Claudette Chenevert and Mari McCarthy.</span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"><strong><span color="#000000" style="color: #000000;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Here's some information about my guests:</span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"><strong><span color="#000000" style="color: #000000;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dianne De Las Casas, Touring internationally, author and award-winning Storyteller sizzles on stage with "traditional folklore gone fun!" Audiences don't just listen – they sing, clap, dance, chant, and roar with laughter. Dianne adapts traditional folklore, adding fun audience participation, song, and of course, humor. A dramatic storyteller, she does not stay still! Her website is </span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.storyconnection.net/">www.storyconnection.net/</a></strong><strong><span color="#000000" style="color: #000000;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">. She's also going to share with us </span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"><strong><span color="#000000" style="color: #000000;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ma Farmer’s Sweet Potato Pie</span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Claudette Chenevert first appeared on Episode# 009. Claudette Chenevert of The Step Mom Coach. She's a Stepfamily Relationship Coach, helping women transition from Surviving to THRIVING one STEP at a time. Her website is <a href="http://www.stepmomcoach.com/">http://www.stepmomcoach.com</a>. </span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">McCarthy founder and author of Create Write Now. </span></span></span></strong><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">She has an interactive website which provides great tips and ideas for all of us who journal. She's</span></span></span></strong><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> going to talk about “_________”. She's providing journaling prompts, tips and answers your questions! Visit her website is <a href="http://www.createwritenow.com/">www.createwritenow.com</a>. </span></span></span></strong><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Fall is in the air, around us, full of bountiful color, scents and sights of a new season and I welcome the new season and what it has in store for me. Let's begin the new season of life with an open mind, a positive outlook and refreshed renewal for what the new season may bring us. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey! It's with this new journey that we may form friendships! If you have a topic that you'd like to hear more about or you know someone that I should talk to here on My Symphony Of Life, let me know. Your comments are music to my ears and I do value what you have to say! </span></span></span></strong></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in; border: none; padding: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; background: transparent;"><strong><span color="#000000" style="color: #000000;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I hope that you enjoyed our last guests. Just a recap </span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span color="#000000" style="color: #000000;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Kid Chef Eliana She shared her Pastalaya receipe. Her website is http://kidchefeliana.com/</span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mari McCarthy founder and author of Create Write Now. She talked about Building Personal Power with Journaling. Her website </span></span></span></strong><span color="#000080" style="color: #000080;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.createwritenow.com/"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">http://www.createwritenow.com/</span></span></a></span></span></span><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Shaun Hughley </span></span></span></strong><strong><span color="#000000" style="color: #000000;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">A believer in alternative healing and all thing natural, Shaun along with her daughter, London...started making her own bath and body products. Her website is </span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://bseen1.wix.com/diva-girlz-boutique">http://bseen1.wix.com/diva-girlz-boutique</a></strong><strong><span color="#000000" style="color: #000000;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">!</span></span></span></span></strong></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 27 - Interviews And Features With Kid Chef Eliana, Mari McCarthy and Shaun & London HughleyMy Symphony Of Life - Episode# 27 - Interviews And Features With Kid Chef Eliana, Mari McCarthy and Shaun & London Hughley
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">I'm Ana of My Symphony Of Life and welcome back to another show. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">For this show I have three guests! We have Kid Chef Eliana, Mari McCarthy and Shaun Hughley. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Here's some information about my guests: </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><b>Kid Chef Eliana</b> grew up in a family of cooks. With grandparents from the Philippines, Cajun Louisiana, Cuba, and Honduras, the recipes in Eliana Cooks! reflect her international heritage and love of food from around the world. She also shares some family favorites. Her website is http://kidchefeliana.com/</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Mari McCarthy</span></span></strong><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> founder and author of Create Write Now. She has an interactive website which provides great tips and ideas for all of us who journal.  Mari is going to talk about Building Personal Power with Journaling. She’s also going to provide journaling prompts as well. Her website </span></span></span></strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.createwritenow.com/">http://www.createwritenow.com/</a> </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><b>Shaun Hughley</b></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">A believer in alternative healing and all thing natural, Shaun along with her daughter, London...started making her own bath and body products when she became concerned about toxins used in many skin care products, especially those for children and babies. Her website is http://bseen1.wix.com/diva-girlz-boutique#!</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p align="LEFT"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">A question that I get here at My Symphony Of Life…<br />What is Podcasting? Is it like a like a green pod with casting around it?<br />No, Wikipedia says it best! A podcast is a type of digital media consisting of an episodic series of audio, video, PDF, or ePub files subscribed to and downloaded through web syndication or streamed online to a computer or mobile device. The word is a neologism derived from “broadcast” and “pod” from the success of the iPod, as podcasts are often listened to on portable media players. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast">href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast”></a></span></span></p> <p><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">A little bit about us: Here at Global Stage Media aka Audios Maximus Network we’re a web-based media company producing a variety of audio and video shows ranging from music & entertainment shows to talk, news, interview and travel shows that was founded in June 2010. Our shows are released in pre-recorded format with live streaming shows coming in 2012. The name, while appearing to be scientific name (more informally it is also called a Latin name), actually is derived from the original idea of producing audio podcasts (thus “audios”) and in honor of our dear, departed English Springer Max (Maximus). Our vision, however, is to create on of the first full time 24/7 live streaming and downloadable webcast networks providing audio & video shows of all types and films, produced by a wide variety of content producers and independent filmmakers. Imagine, great content, real entertainment, on-demand, anywhere, anytime. In our minds, very cool. In yours, we hope you feel the same. Join The Nation! </span></span></p> <p><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">1. </span></span><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Research</span></span></strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"> – While I’m out scouting my next guest, I learn about them by looking over their website, looking into their services they offer, I read their blogs, I comment on their posts and I “LIKE” their Facebook Page to connect with them and their community. I join their community because after I interview them, I put their post on their page and I’m able to share their interview. I'm able to build a relationship with them after each show.</span></span></p> <p><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">2. </span></span><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Come From The Heart</span></span></strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"> – Hold a conversation of what your passionate about. Think of it as talking to your friend. It’s a warm conversation based on a particular topic in the conversation it can make you laugh, it can make you smile, it helps you gain knowledge and it can make you sad. When taking it in content of talking to a long lost distance friend there so much to catch up with. When interviewing someone we hear what our guests are interested in and care about. We hear the passion and the excitement when they talk about themselves and what their most passionate about.</span></span></p> <p><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">3. </span></span><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Human Connection</span></span></strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"> – Be a voice that stands by your mission. Have a wealth of knowledge in that specific niche’ to share with others so that they can find something that they relate to, what they care about and mostly value in their life.</span></span></p> <p><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">4. </span></span><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Featured Guests</span></span></strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"> Have featured guests who are of influence. You want to listen to your community in meeting their needs by having content that matters to them. Find guests in the specific niche’/specialty who’ll be able to discuss about a particular topic your community is asking for.</span></span></p> <p><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">5. </span></span><strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Podcasting is a way of life </span></span></strong><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">- You can grow as a person in your life. How? Podcasting offers topics that allow you to grow, learn and enrich your spirit with education and knowledge. Podcasting is great for your business because you’ll be able to reach others on a different platform than blogging. It gives your business more exposure to reaching the US and international countries as well.</span></span></p> <p><br /><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><b>Pastalaya </b></span></span><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"> Serves 6-8</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">(pos-tuh-LIE-yah)</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">16 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">1 lb. andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch rounds</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp. butter</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">2 c. trinity </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">2 c.tomatoes, diced </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">1 c. chicken broth</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp. Creole seasoning</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">1 lb. linguine pasta, cooked according to package directions</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">2 stalks green onions, chopped</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Salt to taste</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><b>Directions</b></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">1. In a large pot, brown chicken and sausage in butter. Remove from pot and set aside.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">2. Add trinity to pot and sauté until softened.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">3. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, and Creole seasoning.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">4. Return meat to pot and bring to boil.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">6. Add cooked pasta and green onions to pot. Combine thoroughly.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%;"><span face="Times New Roman, serif" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">7. Add additional Creole seasoning and salt to taste.</span></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life – Episode# 26 – Interviews and Features With Claire Mitchell Of The Girl Means Business, Mari McCarthy Of Create Write Now, Libby Quintana of The Women’s Council Of Greater Baton Rouge (Women’s Week Celebration), Carolee Laffoo
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">I'm Ana of My Symphony Of Life. Welcome back to another show! We have a packed show for you with 4 guests. On this show my featured guests are Claire Mitchell of The Girl Means Business, <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mari McCarthy of </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/JournalWritingTherapy" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Create Write Now</span></a></span><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">,</span> <i>Libby Quintana, she holds the position of Publicity Chair of  </i>Women's Council of Greater Baton Rouge, Carolee Laffoon and  Peggy Bueche are both a Heal Your Life Workshop Facilitators and Personal Life Coaches.</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Claire Mitchell of The Girl Means Business is from </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Darlington, United Kingdom<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Copley-Darlington-United-Kingdom/113384132011609"></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">The Girl Means Business<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> was created to inform and inspire, to show that there is a better way to do things.  Claire has also developed a number of coaching programs and training workshops to help you be the best that you can be, and help you create an amazing business. Her website is  </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegirlsmeanbusiness.com/"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">www.thegirlsmeanbusiness.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; font-weight: normal;">Mari McCarthy founder and author of Create Write Now. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-weight: normal;">She has an interactive website which provides great tips and ideas for all of us who journal.  </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; font-weight: normal;">Mari is going to talk about Building Personal Power with Journaling. She's also going to provide journaling prompts as well. Her website </span></strong><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.createwritenow.com/"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">http://www.createwritenow.com/</span></a></span><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; font-weight: normal;">Libby Quintana,  holds the position of Publicity Chair of  Women's Council of Greater Baton Rouge. We're going to learn more about the council, how to get involved with like minded individuals. They're having an exciting event! Women's Council Of Greater Baton Rouge Present's Women! WOMEN'S WEEK- a week long celebration. You can find them online at wcgbr.com.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; font-weight: normal;">Carolee Laffoon and Peggy Bueche are both Heal Your Life Workshop Facilitators and Personal Life Coaches based on the philosophy of Louise Hayes. Carolee's website is </span></strong><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://caroleelaffoon.com/"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">http://caroleelaffoon.com/</span></a></span><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; font-weight: normal;"> and Peggy's website is http://www.healyourbodymindandspirit.com/</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Special Feature Episode# 001 - Interview With Peggy Sweeney-McDonald Of "Meanwhile Back At Cafe Du Monde"
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">There's nothing more wonderful than sitting around a table with family and friends enjoying a good meal. It's the conversations around the table that is most remembered as well as the food. My featured guest is Peggy Sweeney-McDonald. She's the President of Superstar Events-LA. Peggy is also the Creator and Producer of the unique, theatrical, monologue event, "Meanwhile, Back At Cafe Du Monde..."  “Meanwhile, Back At Cafe Du Monde is a book as well with 67 personalities sharing recipes and stories. You can also connect with her online at </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.meanwhileatcafedumonde.com/">www.meanwhileatcafedumonde.com</a> and her Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/MeanwhileBackatCafeDuMonde?ref=ts</span></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life – Episode# 25 –Interview With Kathy Pickus of Dot Girl Products. Journaling with Mari McCarthy of Create Write Now, a featured recipe with Sarah Parker of The Fit Cookie and Fit Betty and Ana shares valuable family resources & a
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm Ana of My Symphony Of Life. Thank you for joining me on another show!</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Today my featured guest is <b>Kathy Pickus</b> of Dot Girl Products <a href="http://www.dotgirlproducts.com" target="_blank">www.dotgirlproducts.com</a>. This was started by two sisters Kathy Pickus and Terri Goodwin. It is their goal at Dot Girl Products is that every girl has a positive first period experience and an empowered first step to womanhood. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Mari Mccarthy</b> is an author and founder of Create Write Now. Her website is <a href="http://www.createwritenow.com" target="_blank">www.createwritenow.com</a>. She's encouraging everyone to “Write On”. She's also going to provide journaling tips and prompts. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sarah Parker</b> is the author and founder of two blog's: The Fit Cookie is about her love of baking, her passion on  fitness and nutrition. That website is <a href="http://www.thefitcookie.com" target="_blank">www.thefitcookie.com</a>. Her other blog is Fit Betty is a blog dedicated to fitness, nutrition and workout fashion and the website is <a href="http://www.fitbetty.com" target="_blank">www.fitbetty.com</a>. She's also going to share a Spicy Taco Bowl. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm going to share some wonderful resources for those who have tweens and teens. There are wonderful websites out there for those girls and boys in those age brackets. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Breast Health Guide for Girls</b>.   <a href="http://www.takingcareofyourgirls.com" target="_blank">http://www.takingcareofyourgirls.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Girlshealth.gov was created to help girls (ages 10 to 16) learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face. The website also provides information to parents and educators to help them teach girls about healthy living.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">New Moon is a place where girls connect & support each other while creating poetry, artwork, stories, videos, and more. All fully moderated and proven to build confidence and healthy online behavior. <a href="https://www.newmoon.com/" target="_blank">https://www.newmoon.com/</a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Girl Zone is a unique website for teen girls with tons of cool info everything a girl needs to know. Check us out at www.girlzone.com.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Best Bones Forever <a href="http://www.bestbonesforever.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.bestbonesforever.gov/</a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Take advantage of these free Best Bones Forever!® tools and resources: </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             List of foods with calcium and vitamin D. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             Print recipes! </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             Download a bone-healthy grocery list. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             Learn activities you can do as a family to help your daughter build strong bones. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>My Plate Builds the Best Bones Forever!<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">The USDA announced a new, simpler way of looking at your daily diet—a plate. ChooseMyPlate.gov is a color-coded, kid-friendly way to ensure you’re getting the right amount of the right kinds of foods—including calcium!</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"> Bone-Building Foods  more ways to build your best bones forever, including great recipes with calcium and fun ideas to get active with your family this summer, check out <a href="http://www.bestbonesforever.gov/parents" target="_blank">www.bestbonesforever.gov/parents</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Teens Health covers hygene basics including topics such as oily hair, and body image</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/#cat20449" target="_blank">http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/#cat20449</a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Common Sense Media <a href="http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/boys-and-body-image-tips" target="_blank">http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/boys-and-body-image-tips</a></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">For those of you who live in the Baton Rouge, LA surrounding area they do have at Woman's hospital Body Basics for Girls and Boys </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Learning how their bodies grow, what changes to expect during puberty, and how to take care of themselves are valuable lessons for preteens. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>On Barkussions</b> I'm also going to share a craft project no sew tied blanket for your dog. Tools: 2 different materials, ruler/measuring tape, and scissors.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Note: Your going to need material that is sturdy in strength to resist scratching and pawing from your dog. The material I'm using is a fleece material Your going to need one printed material and one solid color material.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Step one- measure your dog- you want the material fit your dog. However, make sure that you have six inches around the fabric for those pups who like to stretch! Bella loves to stretch out on her blankie.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Step two- cut all four corners 2 inches in length and 3 inches in width. Before you cut make sure the edges line up so that you get a clean cut with the top and bottom layer. When you cut all four corners your material is going to look like a cross.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Step three- Cut the rest of the material remember to make sure that all four edges line up for a clean cut with the top and bottom layer. Your going to cut 1 1/2 inches in length and then cut about an inch and half between the cuts.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Step four-Tie all the edges together in a double knot. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Step five-Take a picture of your dog and the new blanket you made for him or her. Check out Bella's pictures below:</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Spicy Taco Bowl with Black Rice</span>                               <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Recipe type: Entree </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Serves: 4-6 </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Gluten-free; Free of: nuts, soy, dairy, eggs, corn,</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1 cup black rice </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             2 cups water </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1 teaspoon olive oil </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1 medium onion, diced </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1 large bell pepper, diced </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             2 cloves garlic, crushed </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1-1/4 pound (20 ounces) extra lean (96-97% lean) ground turkey or beef </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1-1/2 tablespoons cumin </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             2 teaspoons chili powder </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1 teaspoon onion powder </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1 teaspoon garlic powder </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1-2 teaspoons hot sauce </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             1/2-1 teaspoon powdered chipotle chili </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">•             Toppings: Tomato, Avocado, Cilantro, Black beans</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Instructions</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">1.            In a small saucepan, heat 2 cups water. Once the water is boiling, stir in 1 cup black rice and bring back to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 40 minutes. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">2.            While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet and saute the diced onion and pepper, and the garlic. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">3.            When the onions and peppers are slightly soft, add the ground turkey (or beef) to the skillet and break up as you cook. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">4.            While the turkey is cooking, add in the seasonings and stir to mix well. You can add more or less of the spices/seasonings depending on your taste. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">5.            When the black rice has finished cooking, fluff with a fork and set aside. </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">6.            To assemble the taco bowl: place 1/2 cup rice in a bowl, top with 1/2-3/4 cup taco meat, then add avocado, tomato, ad cilantro on top. Enjoy!</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Notes</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">For grain-free: use black beans instead of rice For paleo: use veggies instead of rice </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Recipe by The Fit Cookie at http://thefitcookie.com/2012/08/19/spicy-taco-bowl-with-black-rice/</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 24 - Ana Reviews Beauty Products & Features Step "Into" Mom. Also Interviews With Sarah Parker Of The Fit Cookie & Fit Betty, Karen Duggan of Playful Planet and Mary McCarthy Of Create Write Now
<p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">My featured guests for this eposode are:</span></span></span></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Sarah Parker is the author and founder of two blog's: The Fit Cookie is about her love of baking, her passion on fitness and nutrition. That website is <a href="http://www.thefitcookie.com/">www.thefitcookie.com</a>. Her other blog is Fit Betty is a blog dedicated to fitness, nutrition and workout fashion and the website is <a href="http://www.fitbetty.com/">www.fitbetty.com</a>. She's also going to share a </span></span><strong><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">No-Bake Coconut Macaroons</span></span></span></strong><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"> recipe with us!</span></span></span></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Karen Duggan of Playful Planet. Playful Planet is </span></span></span></span></strong><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US">encouraging family time and connecting kids with nature; with the end goal of ensuring that our kids inherit a healthy planet. Playful Planet the multi-award-winning program </span></span></span><span color="#000080" style="color: #000080;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Storyland-Yoga-Interactive-Family-ages/dp/B0038ASYTI?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmomschoice-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Storyland Yoga: Interactive Family Fun</span></span></a></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US">. The website for Playful Planet is </span></span></span><span color="#000080" style="color: #000080;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.PlayfulPlanet.com/"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">www.PlayfulPlanet.com</span></span></a></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US">.</span></span></span></span></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Mari McCarthy founder and author of Create Write Now. </span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">She has an interactive website which provides great tips and ideas for all of us who journal. She's</span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"> going to talk about “Reasons Why We Can't Journal”. For journaling prompts and tips visit her website is <a href="http://www.createwritenow.com/">www.createwritenow.com</a>.</span></span></span></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><strong><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Product Reviews that I use myself and I'll go into detail about them later in the show. The products I'm going to talk about is Whole Foods 365 Daily Facial Cleanser, Spring Valley Vitamin E and Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shaping Spray Gel, and my last product was given to me for review- Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive.</span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><strong><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Step N 2 Mom</span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><strong><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ana's two week talk in regard to the step kids and other parent's having businesses.</span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Fit Cookie with Sarah Parker featured recipe:</span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;"><strong><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>No-Bake Coconut Macaroons</b></span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Paleo, Allergy-friendly, gluten-free, vegetarian, quick and easy</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Makes 12-15</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1 cup unsweetened coconut, finely shredded</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3-4 tablespoons coconut cream*</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2 Tablespoons raw, unfiltered honey*</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.2in;"> </p> <ol> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In a medium sized bowl, mix by hand the coconut, coconut cream, honey, vanilla, and chocolate chips (if using). </span> </span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Mix together until well blended. </span> </span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Pinch off some of the "dough" and roll into 1-inch balls. The dough will still be soft at this point. </span> </span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Place on a lined cookie sheet and chill until firm. </span> </span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span></span></p> </li> </ol> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">*For coconut cream, chill an unopened and unshaken can of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge. After a couple hours, the thick coconut cream should have separated from the liquid and solidified on the top of the can. Open the can and scoop out the cream off the top.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">* If your honey is not thick, use a little less coconut cream</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">*If you want more coconut flavor, you can add 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract as well. You could even try other flavor extracts, such as almond or orange.</span></span></p> <p align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 23 - It's Back To School Time, Featuring Guests Emily Gamez, Mari McCarthy and Dr. Nick
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Please join me in welcoming my featured guests! My featured guests are no strangers to Audios Maximus Network:</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Emily Gamez is going to discus the “must-have” products to have for going back to school. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Mari McCarthy founder and author of Create Write Now is going to talk about </span></span><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">what Journaling really is, a Journaling Practice and how to get started and that applies to newbies and experienced journal writers then end with 3 of Mari's most musefull journaling tips. Her website is <a href="http://www.createwritenow.com/">www.createwritenow.com</a></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Dr. Nick of Resetting The Default goes through Bullying. His website is <a href="http://www.nickabraham.net/">www.nickabraham.net</a> .</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">I'm going to discuss having back to school routine for your kids (Clothes, School Supplies, Morning Routine, Homework, Family Calender, and Bed Time). My website is <a href="http://www.mysmphonyoflife.com/">www.mysymphonyoflife.com</a>. Hear me on Stitcher Smart Radio at: www,stitcher.com/mysymphonyoflife. You can also help support My Symphony Of Life by visiting our sponsor at: <a href="http://www.audible.com/mysymphonyoflife">www.audible.com/mysymphonyoflife</a> and getting a free 30 day trial and a free audiobook as well. Thank you for listening!</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-size: small;">Ana</span></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 22 - Interviews With Lousiana Bloggers Maria Sinclair, Sarah Barnett and Make Up Reviews & Tips With Emily Gamez
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Welcome to our 5<sup>th</sup> season here at Audios Maximus Network. Wow! We just came back from our season break and we have a lot of wonderful news to share with you.... where to begin...</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Our shows are now easier than ever to listen to wherever you are. As of  July 12, 2012, This show: My Symphony Of Life  as well as our other shows The Tour Bus Music Show, Dr. Nick – Resetting The Default, Echoes Of Laughter, The WhimsiMagical Mousecast and Personalities are now available on Stitcher Smart Radio.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Now you can easily listen to Audios Maximus Network Shows on your iPhone, iPod touch, Android smart phone, iPad, Android tablet, Kindle Fire, and on your laptop or PC with the Stitcher streaming app. You can also listen on all new Ford, GM car radios. For those who are not familiar with Stitcher.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Stitcher is the leader in Internet Radio for the world beyond music. They deliver the latest news, politics, sports, business and entertainment on-demand to listeners on their mobile phones. Don’t have Stitcher? Download it for free today at Stitcher.Com and in the app stores. Stitcher Smart Radio – The Smarter Way to listen to radio.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">We are also now part of The International Association of Internet Broadcasters (IAIB) -- they are the principal voluntary trade organization representing the interests of Internet broadcast professionals throughout the world. They are considered the most prominent and effective voice of internet broadcasting and helps set the quality standards for today’s professional podcasters and networks for you the listeners. You can find out more about them at: </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: navy;">http://www.ibroadcastnetwork.org/</span></span><a name="_GoBack"></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Today’s show is brought to you by Audible.Com – get a FREE audio book download at </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: navy;">www.audibletrial.com/mysymphonyoflife</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">. Audible.Com offers over 100,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or MP3 player</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I would like to thank our listeners who continue to support My Symphony of Life through their donations and purchasing through our affiliates at My Symphony of Life .Com. your support helps to keep us bring great shows to you month after month. Thank You All!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Have you been by our websites lately? Please come by for a visit to our network website at </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: navy;">www.audiosmaximus.com</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">. Coinciding with the launch of season #5 we've redesigned and upgraded our websites, logos, badges and we have QR codes available for you to make it even easier to find and download your favorite episodes of The Tour Bus Music Show, Echoes of Laughter and Dr. Nick, Resetting the Default… and more will be on the way soon. You can also visit some of our other sites such as: </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: navy;">www.mysymphonyoflife.com</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">, </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: navy;">www.thetourbusmusicshow.com</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> and </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: navy;">www.thewhimsimagicalmousecast.com</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> with even more coming soon.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">In other news, I recently was let go from my job as of July 13th. In the past this would have been a massive blow, but my way of looking at things has greatly changed in the past several months. Why you might ask? You see, I've been reading and listening to quite a few books in the past few months that have affected my way of thinking and how I view situations that happen. For those of you who are going through similar challenges in life, I would recommend reading or listening to some of these books as well such as:</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">The Magic Of Thinking Big - David J. Schwartz<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">No More Monday's Dan Miller<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">The Millionaire Fastline by MJ DeMarco<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Always know what to say – Easy ways to approach and talk to<br /> anyone Peter W. Murphay<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Mike Michalicz<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Think and Grow Rich Napoleon Hill<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Project Future: The inside Story Behind the creation of Disney World- Chad Denver Emerson</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">My mindset lately has been focused on Audios Maximus Network and taking it to a new level for all of our listeners and viewers. But until the network is able to sustain our full time efforts, I'm going to search for new employment. That being said, I am open to new opportunities in the Baton Rouge, LA area. So anyone looking for an enthusiastic, multi-faceted and talented team member please keep me in mind.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">It looks as though that there’s going to be a Bloggy Conference coming up in the next few months. This conference is going to be held in the Hyatt Regency hotel in Cincinnati, OH. This Bloggy Conference: The women in social media event is presented by Bloggy Moms. </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">So, the Bloggy Conference is being held September 27-29, 2012. This will be my first Blog Conference so I’m really excited because it would give me the opportunity to go to meet people, talk with other Bloggers, share news about our network, and I’ll also be able to bring news to our community. If you’d like to SPONSOR me Ana- My Symphony Of Life-Podcast & Blogging Personality, please go to our home website at <strong>Audios Maximus Network www.audiosmaximus.com</strong> and click on the <strong>Donate</strong> button. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">When you SPONSOR me not only will readers of my blog read about my experience but it will also be heard on our podcast that are available to download at www.audiosmaximus.com. When you do SPONSOR My Symphony Of Life your company/business will be heard on our podcasts as well as read by our readers about your products and know more about your company to grow your brand. I will promote and mention our SPONSORS on both medias. If your a company who’d like to SPONSOR me, I can wear clothing, bring totes or purses to brand your company. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">All of our shows are currently available for free by individual download or subscription through several hundred podcast directories including iTunes, Zune, and Blackberry. We are currently heard in all 50 states (U.S.A.) and 82 other countries abroad. Our demographic covers all races and ages but primarily focusing on male and females, ages 15 through 55 years old. Bloggy Conference ’12 Full Conference Pass is: $250 not including traveling to Ohio from Louisiana. Thank you so much for those who will SPONSOR me to go to the Bloggy Conference. Remember to visit <strong>Audios Maximus</strong> to SPONSOR/DONATE: <strong>www.audiosmaximus.com</strong>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Note that if you’d like to DONATE to our podcast network itself, please visit our home page at <strong>Audios Maximus Network</strong>: www.audiosmaximus.com. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Thank you,<br /> Ana- My Symphony Of Life-Podcast & Blogging Personality</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">On this show we're featuring bloggers here in the Louisiana area! The first interview is going to be with Maria Sinclair, she's the founder and author of       Blogging, Babies & the Bayou. Blogging, Babies & the Bayou is your source for online daily deals, freebies, coupons, product reviews and    giveaways. Maria's website is http://bloggingbabiesandthebayou.wordpress.com</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The second interview is going to be with Sarah Barnett. Sarah is the founder and author of Think Twice Style. She likes mixing basic items with eclectic finds that are usually from thrift shops.  Sarah's website is http://thinktwicestyle.blogspot.com/</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">We’ll also have another beauty feature by a recurring guest on the show, Emily Gamez</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lately I’ve been listening to The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz which has had a profound impact on how I am able to think about the present and act accordingly to make a huge impact on my future. This is just one of more than 100,000 books available and you can get this book for FREE or any other book you wish by trying Audible.Com.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">To download your free audiobook today go to </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: navy;">www.audible.com/mysymphonyoflife</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">. Again that’s </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: navy;">www.audible.com/mysymphonyoflife</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> for your FREE audiobook.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">If you missed season 4, our guests have included –</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo8;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Episode# 15  – Interview With Carrie Heyes a children’s poet. She writes whimsical poems that lend themselves to catchy phrases and silly but thoughtful ideas. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo9;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Episode# 16 – An Interview With Penny Pinchin’ Mom – Tracie Forbes, Spring Fashions, Nail Tips, Journaling, Writing Prompts and Coupon Tips<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo10;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Episode# 17 – Interview With Author, Clothing Designer and Successful Female Entrepreneur Gretchen Baker <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo11;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Episode 18 – My Symphony Of Life – 018 – Interview With Johanna Cook Of Momma Cuisine.Com<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo12;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Episode# 19 – Interview with Leslie Grinnell Of Eddies Wheels (Mobility Carts For Disabled Animals)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo13;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Episode# 20 – Interview With Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Sharon Nicholas<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo14;"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Episode #21 – HELP! I’ve Been Zentangled! </span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo14;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;">If you connect with our past guests, let them know that you heard their interview on Audios Maximus Network. That way they'll know how you've found them if you connect with them on their social media pages/websites, etc. Thank you again for joining us on My Symphony of Life. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"><o:p></o:p></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode #21 - HELP! I've Been Zentangled!
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Please scroll to the bottom of this post to hear the podcast!</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">This is Ana of My Symphony Of Life and today on this show we're going to talk about a new hobby of mine that I recently discovered called Zentangle. Some people also call is Zendoodle- inspired drawings. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Many of you know I enjoy arts, crafts, drawing and creative writing. I've enjoyed those types of hobbies since the age of 16. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">I remember being in my room crafting my hand writing, practicing different writing fonts, making it unique and writing in different styles. I also, remember drawing and doodling on paper, cardstock and on my notebooks.With that being said, I'm happy to talk to you today about Zentangle.  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Zentangle was founded by the renowned calligrapher, Maria Thomas and her husband Rick Roberts.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">The term 'Zentangle' was brought together by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts when Maria, a calligraphic artist, found that she was creating designs while her mind entered a meditative state. They then created a library of tangles and set out to transform Zentangle into a business. It has grown from there and has brought many creative minds together.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Almost anyone can do this. Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">The Zentangle method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">You can Zentangle by yourself or in groups. Try putting meditative music on while Zentangling and let your creative mind set free. Watch as your hand movements of the different patterns work together to create a unique piece of art.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">I ran across Zentangle about a month ago online I saw the images and then saw them on YouTube. I watched some videos and there are great examples out there. Since finding Zentangle I found it to be fun, creative, whimsical and relaxing.  I'm also more aware of different types of patterns and see how I can incorporate designs into Zentangles. Zentangle is a method of creating unique, inspiring, beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It becomes a beautiful art form! That's why I enjoy it so much... I love being creative!</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">How to Zentangle:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Zentangles or Zendoodles, the terms are pretty much interchangeable, are abstract drawings created with pen and ink. These drawings are created from sections of patterns, often called 'tangles', which are, in turn, built with small repetitive strokes. The wonderful thing about Zentangling is that anyone can do it. You don't have to be an artist; all you need is to be able to hold a pen. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Zentangles are not restricted to a certain size. I will post some pictures of my Zentangles.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Inspiration comes from all around you, nature, patterns you see and fabric/decor. It's important to practice the different patterns so you get used to the patterns. You can Zentangle anywhere or anytime. Perhaps you can Zentangle in the morning, perhaps on break or lunch and you can create Zentangles. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">At <a href="http://www.zentangle.com" target="_blank">http://www.zentangle.com</a> offers a Zentangle kit that you can purchase. If you’re going to start Zentangle then it's important to have the proper tools to create a beautiful piece of art.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">- 34 Tiles</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">- 2 Pens- Sakura Pigma Micron 01 Pens. These pens dry quickly and are waterproof.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">- 2 Soft pencils for drawing strings and for shading.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">- 1 German Kum pencil sharpener </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">- 1 Instructional booklet </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">- 1 Companion DVD.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">For those who are interested in becoming a Certified Zentangle Teacher (like I am) they offer seminars. There are two coming up this year and their filling up fast! The reason I know this is because I was interested in seeing what the cost was to become a CZT and when the classes are available.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">I would still be interested in becoming a CZT but I don't think I'll be able to make the seminars this year. Ever since finding Zentangle, learning about this craft, I now have a new passion I want to let others know about and I'd be so excited to do/share and learn more at the Certified Zentangle Teacher seminars. It's all I talk about! I enjoy teaching others and I'm excited about it! For me to go to the CZT the total registration cost is $ 1,275.00</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">The Zentangle website states:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">(1) This price includes all class materials, food, taxes and gratuities. Other than your transportation costs, there are no hidden or surprise fees.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">(2) In anticipation that attendees will graduate, you can buy Zentangle products at seminar at CZT rates. For many products this is as much as 50% off. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">The next Certified Zentangle Teacher Training Seminar is August 12-2012 - August-15-2012 (I believe it might be booked up). However, the next Certified Zentangle Teacher Training Seminar held at the Hotel Providence, Sunday through Wednesday, September 23 - 26, 2012, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Speaking of teachers, if you go on their website www.zentangle.com. click on learn, and then click on Certified Teachers. There you can see the listing for all CZT throughout the US and other countries.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">For those local here in Louisiana, there's only 2 CZT Kathy Redmon of Prairieville and Marion “Mickey” and Howard Weisten of Covington.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Since we're still on the subject of teacher's, they do have classes available. You can go on the Zentangle website and get in contact with the Zentangle teacher in your area to see when the next class is. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Here are some great website resources:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><a href="http://www.zentangle.com" target="_blank">http://www.zentangle.com</a> - Rick and Maria's site</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><a href="http://www.tanglepatterns.com" target="_blank">http://www.tanglepatterns.com</a> - they have great patterns!</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Please visit my blog at <a href="http://www.mysymphonyoflife.com" target="_blank">http://www.mysymphonyoflife.com</a> to see some of the one's I've been working on.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" data-mce-style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" data-mce-style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">I hope to hear about your experience about Zentangle and see your pictures!</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 20 - Interview With Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Sharon Nicholas
<p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our featured guest on this show is Sharon Nicholas. We’re going to speak with her on her history, how she got her start and the passion she has the fuels her company forward.  Sharon’s a mom, a writer and a multi-passionate entrepreneur with many projects to run. </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">She’s working on several projects as listed below:</span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">* She’s Fashion Week Marketing at Fashion Week- Charlotte International Fashion Week</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">* She’s the Lustre Magazine Owner and Editor in Chief- A NEW lifestyle magazine focused on all cutting edge topics. Entertainment, Lifestyle, Fashion, Wellness, Social Media, Trends and Technology</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">* President at Sharon Nicholas Enterprises- social Media Management and Marketing. Writing & Promotion for your career.<br class="kix-line-break" />* Promotion for Small to Medium Businesses<br class="kix-line-break" />* Professional Management of Social Media and Marketing <br class="kix-line-break" />* Promoting Authors</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">* </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Owner at Divas Social-Strategic Marketing Programs & Custom Designed Social Media Management.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">She’s also the Website Owner - Writer at MomsIndulgence.com, Writer on women's topics on health and wellness. </span><a href="http://www.momsindulgence.com/"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.momsindulgence.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> devoted to helping moms live their best lives while being moms</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">She offers several services in which you can use for business. She’s owns a social media marketing firm which does specializes in strategic Social Media Coaching, branding and events. This service is for small and medium companies.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Her websites are: </span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><a href="http://www.sharonnicholas.com/"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.sharonnicholas.com</span></a></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DivasSocialMedia"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.facebook.com/DivasSocialMedia</span></a></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="about:blank">www.twitter.com/DivasSocial</a></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.momsindulgence.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.momsindulgence.com</span></a> </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span face="Arial" size="3" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To stay connected with her, she can also be found at: </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/sharonnicholas"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.twitter.com/sharonnicholas</span></a></p>
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My Symphony Of Life Episode# 19 - Interview with Leslie Grinnell Of Eddies Wheels (Mobility Carts For Disabled Animals)
<p></p> <p></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">My Symphony Of Life 19</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">My featured guest on this show is Leslie Grinnell of Eddie’s Wheels (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.eddieswheels.com">www.eddieswheels.com</a>). This episode is in memory of Daisy and you’ll hear more about her in this show. Many of you know that I love animals. With that being said, I’m an animal Advocate. I’m always staying updated to what’s going on with animals. Over the past 20 years, Leslie has personally cared for a succession of disabled dogs including Buddha, Hardy (a Doberman with Wobblers), Autumn (a Dobe with spondylosis), Toby (Rotti mix with torn ACLs), Nick (boxer with spinal fracture), and Nelix (a 3 legged cat). Founder, Eddie built his first dog cart for Buddha, his companion Doberman in 1989.  A mechanical engineer by trade, he brings his lifetime experience as mechanical designer, welder and inventor to the task of designing mobility cart that supports pets in a bio-mechanically sound way.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">What they offer:</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><b>Standard Rear Wheel Cart-</b></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">For pets with normal strength in their front legs and shoulders,  who need assistance in the rear </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Carts are sized by dog’s weight, age, activity level, and exercise terrain </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Optional stirrups available for dogs with neurological deficits that cause foot dragging or knuckling <b> </b> </span></span></p> <h1 class="western"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Neutral-Balanced Carts-</span></span></span></strong></h1> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0in;" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">For dogs with forelimb or shoulder pain or weakness, wobblers syndrome, degenerative myelopathy, elbow dysplasia, hyper-extension of the carpus</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.19in;" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">By moving the wheels slightly forward and using an adjustable support strap under the chest, the yoke will rise slightly off the shoulders, making the cart weightless for the animal.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><b>Fully Counterbalanced Carts</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">All standard carts can be upgraded to counterbalanced by the acquisition of new axles, brace bars and a support strap.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">For pets with serious forelimb deficits will remove up to 40% of the weight borne on the front legs.   For dogs with advanced DM,  cervical IVDD, osteo-arthritis.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><b>The Variable Balance Cart</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">The full counterbalance position, with the wheels all the way toward the center of the cart, will take up to 40% of the dog’s weight off the front legs.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">As the wheel is shifted further back, the dog bears a larger percentage of its own weight on his front legs. At the standard position, about 5% of the dog’s weight is added to front legs, making the cart track perfectly with the dog’s forward motion.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Appropriate for dogs recovering strength in the forelimbs following surgery or FCE, or dogs with degenerative myelopathy, taking the place of upgrades.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><b>Removable Saddle Option</b></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">The removable saddle option is available for dogs for which lifting the dog into a cart is difficult or painful.</span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Giant dogs such as Great Danes, Giant Mastiffs etc.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Dogs with weak or painful forelimbs</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Clinic carts – removable saddles can be reversed to use for males and females</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <h1 class="western"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">They also offer Hospital Equipment.</span></span></span></h1> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">In the ten years that Eddie’s Wheels has been building custom mobility carts for disabled animals, we have personally evaluated, measured and fitted hundreds of disabled animals for their carts.  We have noticed the dramatic change that occurs when an animal is properly supported </span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">on its pelvic floor in a healthy normal stance. </span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I hope that you’ve enjoyed My Symphony Of Life- Pet’s - Barkussions.</span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><br /><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <h1 class="western" align="CENTER"><strong> </strong></h1> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode 18 - My Symphony Of Life - 018 - Interview With Johanna Cook Of Momma Cuisine.Com
<p></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Please join me in welcoming Johanna Cook to the show! We’re going to talk to her to find out about her love of cooking. Johanna is showing us busy moms that with just a few basic skills and simple ingredients, making great meals for your family and friends </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><b>IS</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"> possible everyday of the week! You can visit her website at </span></span><span style="color: #0000ff;" color="#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.mamacuisine.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">www.mommacuisine.com</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">On upcoming My Symphony Of Life Episodes</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">we will be bringing you more interviews on: </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <ul> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Entrepreneurs/Mompreneurs</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Authors</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Cooking</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Crafts</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Parenting</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Wellness/Beauty</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Reviews</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">We will also provide additional content around the holidays to help make them all that more special. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">All of our writing, poetry and journaling tips will be provided for you on our blog at <a href="http://www.mysymphonyoflife.com/">www.mysymphonyoflife.com</a> and </span></span><span style="color: #0000ff;" color="#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.audiosmaximus.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">www.audiosmaximus.com</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Our website has received a bit of a facelift and are currently making even more upgrades for you, our viewers and listeners conveinence. It's is back up and available for you at: </span></span><span style="color: #0000ff;" color="#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.mysymphonyoflife.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">www.mysymphonyoflife.com</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"> </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Thank you so much for listening to our podcasts and reading our blogs! We value you all and are happy you have become a part of “The Nation”!</span></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life – Episode# 17 – Interview With Author, Clothing Designer and Successful Female Entrepreneur Gretchen Baker
<p></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Today we have the pleasure of speaking to Gretchen Baker who’s the co owner of </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baby-Gassy-Gooma/84790980811"><span style="color: #0000ff;" color="#0000ff"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Baby Gassy Gooma</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">, </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gooma-Models/202816110067"><span style="color: #0000ff;" color="#0000ff"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gooma Models</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"> and </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/fashionfriendsclub"><span style="color: #0000ff;" color="#0000ff"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fashion Friends Club</span></span></span></span></a></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">She’s also an author, clothing designer, doll maker and a successful female entrepreneur. I like Gretchen’s quote "Our mistakes, our failures, our poor choices don’t have to keep us from our God-given destiny. It’s not about how you've started, it’s about how you finish". We’ll hear more about this from Gretchen.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">We have an announcement to make in regard to My Symphony Of Life. T.Mic and I have been thinking about the direction that we would like to take in regard to this podcast. There are several formats that have been on our mind. I understand that previous posts have been quite long to listen to. You see the average person has a span of approx. 30 minutes of driving to and from work in which a podcast can be heard. With that of course it can be heard once you get into work. We’ve decided to break the podcast into different sections which will start with this podcast. With that in mind will bring you a weekly podcast which will be broken down in segments. These segments will be broken down by You Being The Conductor You Were Meant Be In Your Life!</span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Be the conductor you were meant to be in your life by learning with the content that we share with you. </span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">We are on this journey with you and in such we shall provide creativity, connection, and a way to empower yourself in strength, growth, knowledge and motivation that will help you in all areas of your life. Let’s take these steps together.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Note one- Interviews that will be held with authors, life coaches, professional bloggers, and mompreneur’s. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Note two- Cooking- talking with those who have a passion of sharing their love of food including sharing tid bits for your kitchen that are must haves!</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Note three-Crafts- We’ll share craft ideas as well as video’s on our blog also.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Note four-Parenting- explores the issues of </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><i>parenting</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"> including being a step-mom to </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">journey of single parenting.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Note five- Reviews- Here we’ll talk about products, items, book and movie previews. Not only can people read the post on our website but new customers can also hear about it as well to grow your brand in other media.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">On a side note our writing, poetry and journaling segments will be only available on our website.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to our podcast as well as reading our blog. Thank you again Gretchen Blank for taking the time to talk to us here on My Symphony Of Life podcast.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Until next time, be the conductor you were meant to be in your life</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Ana</span></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 16 - An Interview With Penny Pinchin' Mom - Tracie Forbes, Spring Fashions, Journaling, Writing Prompts and Coupon Tips
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This is Ana of My Symphony Of Life if you the woman of the home you know how important it is to stay on a budget. There are wonderful tools out there that we can use in order for us to save money.  My featured guest is helping others where Pinchin’ Pennies is  a way of life. Join me in welcoming Tracie Forbes- Penny Pinchin’ Mom.  We’re going to discuss the journal and poetry prompts that I provided you on the last episode. I’m also, going to read you a new poem. I hope that you like it. I’m going to talk about these prompts and share my answers to these questions. Many of you follow me on Pinterest and nail flaire is one of my boards on there. With that being said, this is about nail polish trends - spring 2012.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">This spring brings creamy undertones and opacity. If you like painting your nails… Keep an eye out for these colors!</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Pistachio</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Nude</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Copper Effect</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Tea w/ the queen- dusky hue</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Polka dot’s variety of colors </span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Checkered</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Vibrant red orange<br /><br />I'm also going to discuss spring color which is in reference to my Pinterest board- Fashionisha Flavor. This spring brings cheerful color blocking, neon colors, metallic, hot yellow...speaking of hot yellow I'll share my thrifty find with you. There's going to be bold prints as well as oranges/tangerines colors to keep a look out for.<br /><br />I have two clothing items... ultimate favorite is the office shorts with the matching jacket as well as flirty style skirts.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000">  </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Additional money saving/coupon information.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you’d like to get a preview of coupons via email go to <a href="http://www.sundaycouponreview/" target="_blank">www.sundaycouponreview</a>. </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It gives you the opportunity to see if you want to get a newspaper on Sunday or not. It gives you a chance to see what coupons will be coming out. These site’s may offer a service fee. However, these are great site to look into!</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.thecouponclippers.com/">www.thecouponclippers.com</a> </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.couponsthingsbydede.com/">www.couponsthingsbydede.com</a> </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.thecouponmaster.com/" target="_blank">www.thecouponmaster.com</a>.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">There’s also printable coupons at: </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.coolsavings.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.coolsavings.com</span></span></span></span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.coupons.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.coupons.com</span></span></span></span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.redplum.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.redplum.com</span></span></span></span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">Other resources:</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;" size="4">All You magazine has coupons as well.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p>
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My Symphony Of Life – Episode# 15 2/19/2012 – Interview With Carrie Heyes And So Much More!
<p></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in; widows: 2; orphans: 2;" lang="en-US" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;" size="2"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">My Symphony Of Life episode 15 is dedicated to Claire Johnson. Claire Johnson was the wife of DJ. Knuckles aka Vance Gardner. </span></span></span></span> </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in; widows: 2; orphans: 2;" lang="en-US" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"> <span style="color: #000000;" color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Cochin,Times New Roman,serif;" face="Cochin, Times New Roman, serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;" size="2"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">Our featured guest is Carrie Heyes. </span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Carrie Heyes is a children’s poet. Her most recent book is called </span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">Duck... duck... Moose! </span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal;">She writes </span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">whimsical poems that lend themselves to catchy phrases and silly but thoughtful ideas. </span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal;">She’s a podcaster at </span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">Carrie Heyes Doopod: poetry for kids which can be found on iTunes, she’s also </span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal;">the founder/owner of her website </span></span></span></strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000080;" color="#000080"><span lang="zxx"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a class="western" href="http://www.carrieheyes.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">www.carrieheyes.com</span></span></span></a></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal;">. I’ll discuss 2011 year in review. We’ve had wonderful guests on our show. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed talking to all of our guests. I hope you have learned as much from them as I did! I have journaling prompts as well as poetry prompts for you as well</span></span></span></strong><span style="color: #000080;" color="#000080"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3"> </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></p> <ol> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in; widows: 2; orphans: 2;" lang="en-US" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"> <span style="color: #000080;" color="#000080"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">Where do you want to be 6 months from now?</span></span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in; widows: 2; orphans: 2;" lang="en-US" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"> <span style="color: #000080;" color="#000080"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">Are you creating this opportunity for yourself/What tools are you using to get there?</span></span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in; widows: 2; orphans: 2;" lang="en-US" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"> <span style="color: #000080;" color="#000080"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">Close your eyes and focus on one of the people that you hold dear to your heart, who is it and how have they provided inspiration in your life?</span></span></span></span></p> </li> </ol> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.36in; widows: 2; orphans: 2;" lang="en-US" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"> <span style="color: #000080;" color="#000080"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">Poetry Prompts</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif">1. Write a poem about your favorite state that you’ve visited. Think about what excites you about that state and why it’s meaningful to you.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif">2. List 5 of your talents and passions you have in life and write poetry based on your list. Write about your true self!</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif">3. List pet’s you might have had in your life and write about the connection you’ve had with each of them. What made the connection unique?</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in; widows: 2; orphans: 2;" lang="en-US" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"> <span style="color: #000080;" color="#000080"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">I look forward to hearing from you and responses to these prompts. Again, I’ll share mine with you on the next show. If you have any questions regarding journaling you can always email me at admin@audismaximus.com.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in; widows: 2; orphans: 2;" lang="en-US" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"> <span style="color: #000080;" color="#000080"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">If you’d like me to share your journaling and poetry writing’s on the next podcast, let me know and I’ll get that on the next show!</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.36in; widows: 2; orphans: 2;" lang="en-US" align="JUSTIFY"><span style="font-size: small; color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000080;" color="#000080"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;" face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;" size="3">For the next show our featured guest will be Tracy- Penny Pinching Mom! Stay tuned!</span></span></span></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - 014 12/11/11 - Interview With Blogger, Podcaster And Founder Of Mom Of Many Hats Radio Angie Mozilo. Baton Rouge Area Family Events Calendar, Crafts and Step Into Mom Segment
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">We have a full show for you let’s get into what I have for you, my listeners/readers. On this episode we have the pleasure of talking with Angie Mozilo . Angie is the host of Mom of many hats radio which can be heard at <a href="http://www.toginet.com.com/momofmanyhatsradio">www.toginet.com.com/momofmanyhatsradio</a>. She’s also the founder and author of AZ mom of many hats blog. Angie has a heart for moms and helping them to see their importance and believe in their value in the world. </span></strong></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">We have the calendar section for the Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding area for the next two weeks. There’s plenty to do out there together as a family. Perhaps I’ll see you out there at these events. </span></strong></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">I will also talk about StepN2Mom’s which is about being a stepmom and what my two weeks are like with them.  I’ll also have resources/tips to share with you. I have a craft project for you: One of a kind paper/cardstock-Marbleized paper. </span></strong></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">My affirmation is about Grateful and my band pick for this episode is non other than Saturate! They are a wonderful group! The group was formed in 2005 on Vocals- Jimmy Miller, Guitars- Mike Mexas, Bass- Hector Porras, Drums-Doyle Hingle. Be open to listening to new music! I am part of their street team… in this case audio street team!  They’ve been interviewed on The Tour Bus Music Show. Bands know that we support them 110%. I have a Picture Poem for you. I hope that you enjoy this type of poem and I hope to hear about the poetry you come up with.</span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';"></span></strong></div>
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My Symphony Of Life – Episode# 13 9/18/2011 - Interview With Mari McCarthy, Baton Rouge, LA Area Events Calendar, And Fashion & Beauty Segment With Emily Gamez
<p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">On this episode we have the pleasure of talking with an author. She is encouraging everyone to Write On! Mari McCarthy is an author of several ebooks such as her recent work </span></strong><i><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.createwritenow.com/self-therapy-money-ebook">Your Money Matters! Use Journal Writing Therapy to Get Financially Fit Now</a></span></i><span style="font-family: Arial;">. In this book y</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">ou learn how to: </span></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Come to terms with your worries about money.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Initiate healthy and productive approaches to money making.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Maintain these healthy habits over time.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Discover and heal the origins of your fears about money.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Establish inner mechanisms that give you confidence.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Achieve your goals regarding personal finances.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Dark Chocolate for the Journaler’s Soul: 17 Personal Journaling Stories for Healing and Growth! </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">In this eBook, travel with journaling experts as they reveal:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">What you should do when you find yourself cheating on your journal</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">How you can make the Blank Page work for you</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">What it's like to reconnect with your Inner Kid </span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">How journal writing hastens healing</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">What the best time of day to journal is</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Who Are You? How to Use Journaling Therapy to Know and Grow Your Life</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, introduces you to the ultimate self-discovery and personal growth tool, Journaling, and shows you how to start knowing and growing your Self.   </span></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Access Journaling as a process to help you change your thoughts and feelings </span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Read about the 7 Principles of Journaling for healing your inner world </span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Get a grip on getting out of your own way </span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Learn Journaling techniques to deal with relentless inner critics    </span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Come to know your self in a whole new light </span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Mari has a wonderful website in which she founded and created called <a href="http://www.createwritenow.com/">www.createwritenow.com</a>. Here you’ll be able to find the inspiration you seek while journaling yourself. She provides Journaling for Self-Discovery and Personal Growth Services.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">PRIVATE JOURNALING  THERAPY CONSULTATIONS</span></h4> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">She has several packages available for you. These private journaling therapy consultations are where you'll learn that you have the solution(s) and will leave the meeting with ideas and an action plan.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">On her website she as well as her readers provides great journaling tips and ideas. Make sure to sign up for her <span style="color: #663399;">Email Newsletter. Her website is <a href="http://www.createwritenow.com/">www.createwritenow.com</a> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">It’s my pleasure to bring you, our listener’s fresh content with that being said we’ve added to our ensemble. Please welcome her with open arms. We have a beauty contributor! Welcome Emily! </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Emily Gamez is an accessory designer for a young adult brand Emmy’s Kawaii Shop, a style- make-up- health and beauty aficionado. Go and LIKE her page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmys-Kawaii-Shop/229929553720041">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmys-Kawaii-Shop/229929553720041</a>. She is environmentally concerned, so in the process of doing her own research to find the best deals on the safest products, (for us and the environment), she has become an expert and an excellent source of information on the best products, the alternatives, the deals, the tips, and the toxins (that we would never imagine are in our beauty products). Emily personally researches, tests and evaluates each product that she writes about to give us the real scoop on the price of being beautiful – at the counter and to our health. She’s also part of our review team. If you have product’s you’d like her to review-makeup/skincare. Send us an email at admin@audiosmaximus.com. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">We have a calendar section for the </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Baton Rouge</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">LA</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> we hope to see you there. Thank you so much for taking the time to read our posts as well as listening to our podcasts.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p></p>
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My Symphony Of Life – Episode# 012 8/28/2011 – Interview With Suzie Bowers, Family Event Calendars For The Greater Baton Rouge, LA Area, Journaling, Poetry And More!
<p></p> <div><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Welcome everyone to Episode# 12 of My Symphony Of Life! </span></strong></div> <div></div> <div><span style="font-size: small;">On this episode our featured guest, Suzie Bowers, is the author of Ten Key’s to Living a Soul Life it’s a step by step primer to living a joyful and soulful life becoming conscious. Since 1995 she has been a personal success coach, hypnotherapist and online business entrepreneur. She’s also the founder of her website www.suziebowers.com.  She provides a service to you on your journey and to share the tools and knowledge that I know will help you be the successful person you’ve always dreamed you could be. Suzie states “<span style="color: #000000;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Create The Life You Desire and Deserve”. Let’s start the journey!</span></b> </span></span></div> <div></div> <div><span style="font-size: small;">There are many things going on in the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. Check out the calendar section. We have poetry corner for you. This is all about visual journal. I spy a flower poem based on this visual journal. I hope you like the example that I provide for you. We have a journaling exercise for your pre-teen. This is a project for teens. However, this could be for adults also. You may have to rephrase the questions based on the age group you want to use this lesson for.  I hope that you enjoy the journaling segment.  </span></div> <div></div> <div><span style="font-size: small;">If you have a dog we’d like to feature them on Barkussions. Send us a picture of him and her; tell us the story behind your companion. You can email us at feedback@audiosmaximus.com If you have a cat we’d like to feature them on Purrkussions. Send us a picture of him and/or her; tell us the story behind your companion. You can email us at feedback@audiosmaximus.com.  Bella and I look forward to checking out the emails we receive and the comments we get from you, our listeners. </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 011 8/14/2011 - Interview With Ellen Wittlinger, Family Event Calendars For The Greater Baton Rouge, LA Area, Journaling, Poetry And More!
<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: navy;">Welcome everyone to episide 11 of My Symphony Of Life! On this episode our featured guest is the author of This Means War. She’s an author of 14 young adults’ books. Here at My Symphony Of Life we enjoy reading all types of books and different genre’s.<span>  </span>We are defiantly a book worm family! If you have kids who in grades 5-8 they’ll enjoy this book. I had the pleasure to read This Means War. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I found myself reminiscing through my childhood. How many time’s when you were younger you’d state THIS MEANS WAR! Options: rock, paper, scissors, not it, let’s race. In this situation as the characters in this book went through girls are just as good as boys…even better and stronger! The challenge begins. Ellen take’s us through the battle of the sexes! Everyone stands behind the challenge and they find out it’s worth fighting for. It’s a wonderful book about growing up, finding out who they are, individually and working together in this challenge girls vs. boys…This means war! I found this book a great history tool as well as it takes you back to the year 1962 and t</span><span class="readable"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;">his is set in the midst of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It’s a historical lesson during the period and its keeps kids wanting to learn more without bombarding them with dry historical facts. This is a must read book! This reaches students in which they can relate to on certain level. </span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: navy;">I encourage you to get this book and check out Ellen’s website at <a href="http://www.ellen/">www.ellen</a>wittlinger.com.<span>  </span>If you’re looking for a speaker for conferences, school visits or library engagements please contact Ellen Wittlinger. There are many things going on in the </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: navy;">Baton Rouge</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: navy;"> and surrounding areas. Check out the calendar section. On this episode we have for you a journaling exercise for both adults and kids. We will also explore a passion for poetry exercise.<span>  </span>What does that entail?<span>  </span>Let’s take this walk together and explore! If you have a dog we’d like to feature them on Barkussions. Send us a picture of him and her; tell us the story behind your companion. You can email us at <a href="mailto:feedback@audiosmaximus.com">feedback@audiosmaximus.com</a> If you have a cat we’d like to feature them on Purrkussions. Send us a picture of him and/or her; tell us the story behind your companion. You can email us at <a href="mailto:feedback@audiosmaximus.com">feedback@audiosmaximus.com</a>. We are featuring Bella she checks emails with me. We look forward to checking out the emails we receive and the comments we get from you, our listeners. You’ll learn more about Bella on Barkussions.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond; color: black;"></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life – Episode# 010 7/24/2011 – SoulShaping Author Jeff Brown, Baton Rouge, LA Events Calendar, Chef Sarah’s Outstanding Pasta Salad And More
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He’s an author, filmmaker and grounded spiritualist…Jeff Brown. He’s also the founder and author of Soul Shaping- <a target="_blank" href="http://www.soulshaping.com/">www.soulshaping.com</a>. Let’s take this journey together as we realize who we really are. Let’s move forward as we walk to a deeper relationship with ourselves and others. Expressing and living your life to the fullest!  With arms wide open! Jeff will be having a </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black; font-weight: normal;">Soulshaping</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black; font-weight: normal;"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black; font-weight: normal;">University</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black; font-weight: normal;"> in </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black; font-weight: normal;">September 11, 2011</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black; font-weight: normal;">. This is where you’ll be able to </span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;">Discover How To Excavate & Honor Your Sacred Purpose</span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black; font-weight: normal;">. Take a look at his website for more information of this great opportunity!</span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;">We’re going to review our local calendar for the </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;">Baton Rouge</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;">, </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;">LA</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;"> and surrounding areas. We will be talking about our pets on Barkussions. Remember that we are looking to feature a dog on Barkussions and a cat on Purrkussions. We’ll feature a pet once a month and I’d like to eventually expand it to 2 time’s a month with each new release episode that we put out. If you’d like your pet to be featured, please send us a picture of them and let us know about your favorite companion! You can email us at: <a href="mailto:feedback@audiosmaximus.com">feedback@audiosmaximus.com</a>. We have some more mouth watering recipes from Chef Sarah Real Food with Attitude….enjoy the recipe! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: small;"><strong>Chef Sarah's Pasta Salad</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1 bag of macaroni noodles</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1 bunch green onions sliced thin and cut on biased</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1 cup shredded carrots</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1 small red onion, small diced</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1 cucumber small diced</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1 cup roasted red bell peppers in a jar small diced</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1 half pound of cheddar cheese</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Dressing:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>2 cups mayo</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1 coup white sugar</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1 teaspoon celery seed</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>salt and pepper to taste</strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Cook </strong><strong>macaroni </strong><strong>noodles until al dente, once the pasta is cooked, let it cool down and put to the side.</strong><strong>Combine your vegetables, macaroni noodles and dressing and mix until they are well blended.</strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;">Enjoy it! Remember Chef Sarah will respond to your questions and comments you many have. Come show some love!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;">Special Thanks go out to Jeff Brown as well as Chef Sarah for their contributions to this episode!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;">Be sure to listen to the podcast! Thanks For joining us on My Symphony Of Life and check us out at The Symphony Of Life website at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.audiosmaximus.com/">www.audiosmaximus.com</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mysymphonyoflife.com/">www.mysymphonyoflife.com</a>.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;">Also be sure to leave us your comments and questions on our listener feedback line at 206.338.1478 or on e-mail at feedback@audiosmaximus.com.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black; font-size: small;">Until next time, have fun while conducting your own Symphony Of Life!</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; color: black;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black;"></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 009 7/17/2011 - Interview With Claudette Chenevert The Step Mom Coach, Local Calendars and Chef Sarah
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here at My Symphony Of Life we have added Stepn2mom. My vision for Stepn2mom is that we form friendships, we can meet new people and through knowledge we can grow into the best Stepmoms we can be at whatever level we may be at. It’s because of growing in knowledge for myself as a stepmom I  had the pleasure of speaking with Claudette Chenevert who’s a Stepfamily/Relationship Coach Master Certified by Stepfamily Foundation. She’s also the author and founder of her website The Stepmom Coach. Her mission is to help step families understand and learn positive ways to deal with daily family issues. You can find her at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.stepmomcoach.com">http://www.stepmomcoach.com</a>. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">We have a calendar section that feature's events two weeks out... go and have a great time since the kids are still out of school, Chef Sarah Real Food With Attitude share's a great summer time dish: Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad.</span></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">A wonderful summer time salad! </span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Cheesy, good and yummy!</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Serves 2</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients:</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">4 oz. penne pasta</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoon of butter (real) not margarine</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">1 small red bell pepper julienne </span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ small onion julienne</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">1 pd. Asparagus, clean cut, 1 inch long. You want to shock the Asparagus by putting it in ice. You want it green and crisp.</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">1 tablespoon lemon zest</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">2 cloves garlic minced fine</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup heavy cream</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">3 tablespoons of lemon juice from lemon zest<br /></span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Salt and pepper to taste</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">2 oz. Parmesan grated cheese</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Directions to this great tasting recipe:</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Sautee the onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes in melted butter. </span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">You want the onion and bell pepper crunchy not mushy.</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Reduce Cream to 1/3<br /></span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Add your penne pasta, cream (you want the mixture good, rich and thick not thin/watery), fresh lemon juice, lemon zest and asparagus and cook together until tender.</span></strong></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">This makes a wonderful vegetarian dish!</span></strong></div> <p><br /><br /></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">We enjoy pet's and we'd like to know about your dog or cat. We will be having a month feature of a dog and cat. Email us a picture of your cat or dog and tell us about your companion. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our next episode will feature Jeff Brown who's an author, filmmaker and ground spiritualist. To take a sneak peek into what he does before you listen to the podcast go to his website: www.soulshaping.com. </span><br /></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life – Episode# 008 6/26/2011 - Interview With Roxanna And John Demers And Two Delicious Recipes With Chef Sarah
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">This is Ana and we have a featured guest on this week’s episode. </span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Our featured guests on this show are Roxanna and her father John Demers. John and Michelle Demers are the executive producers of The Rusty Bucket Kids TV series. We can join their children Roxanna and John as they share lead roles traveling through time as they visit famous people of American history in their teenage years at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.therustybucketkids.com"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">http://www.therustybucketkids.com</span></a>.  <span style="font-size: medium;" size="4"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br style="font-weight: bold;" /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">We did an interview with Anthony Majewski and Max who wrote Dog’s Work Too From Max’s Point Of View on episode 5.  Anthony Majewski and Max have a new song called Look at me now. John Coleman from the Rusty Bucket kids sang the song. It is available on Amazon by clicking <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057UUTFE/ref=nosim?tag=audiosmaximuc-20&linkCode=sb1&camp=212353&creative=380549">here</a>. It’s a great motivational song for everyone to enjoy. We’re going to review our local calendar for the Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas. We will have poetry corner: I’m reading a poetry that I’ve written called Fulfillment. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">My Symphony introduces StepN2Mom we will have our first interview with Claudette Chenevert  the Stepmom Coach on the next episode. If you’d like to see what she’s about visit her website at <a href="http://www.stepmomcoach.com/" target="_blank">http://www.stepmomcoach.com</a>. We have some more mouth watering recipes from Chef Sarah Real Food with Attitude….enjoy the recipe! </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: small;">Here’s The Recipes: </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: small;"><strong>Tomoto Feta Salad</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: small;">Ingredients<strong><br /></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">2 lbs grape tomatoes, cut in half</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 red onion, julienned</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 lb kalamata olives</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 bunch of basil, chiffonade</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup balsamic vinegar</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup olive oil</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Toss all of the ingredients together in a large salad bowl. Refrigerate for one hour. Salt and Pepper to taste</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Blackberry Brisket</span></strong></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Ingredients</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">1 - 4 lb Brisket</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">1 - 1 ounce dried onion soup mix</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">2   Tablespoons of soy sauce</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">1 - 10 ounce jar of blackberry jam</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">2 - medium onions</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Brisket Glaze </span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Mix together the dried onion soup mix, soy sauce and blackberry jam in bowl and place to the side.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Now back to the Brisket</span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Place brisket on crock pot. Sprinkle brisket with garlic powder, onion salt, black pepper. Dice your 2 onions thin then sprinkle over brisket. Pour half of the soy sauce/blackberry mixture on the top of the brisket.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Cover and cook in crock pot on low for 8-10 hours.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Cover remaining soy sauce/blackberry mixture and place in refrigerator while brisket is cooking. Be sure to take the remaining mixture out of the refrigerator two hours before Brisket is ready and bring to room temperature.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Continue to cook brisket to fork tender consistency </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">When brisket is fully cooked remove and slice brisket on bias against the grain. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Pour remaining soy sauce/blackberry mixture over brisket and serve.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: small;">Enjoy it! Remember Chef Sarah will respond to your questions and comments you many have. Come show some love!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: small;">Special Thanks go out to Roxanna Coleman and John Demers as well as Chef Sarah for their contributions to this episode!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: small;">Be sure to listen to the podcast! Thanks For joining us on My Symphony Of Life and check us out at The Symphony Of Life website at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.audiosmaximus.com/">www.audiosmaximus.com</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mysymphonyoflife.com/">www.mysymphonyoflife.com</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: small;">Also be sure to leave us your comments and questions on our listener feedback line at 206.338.1478 or on e-mail at feedback@audiosmaximus.com.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: small;">Until next time, have fun while conducting your own Symphony Of Life!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> </span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 7 5/29/11 - Interview With Dr. Nick Abraham of the Chiron Center for Wellness in Baton Rouge, LA and The Debut of Chef Sarah - Real Food With Attitude
<div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma,new york,times,serif;">On this episode we will review our local calendar for the Baton Rouge, La and surrounding areas. <br /> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma,new york,times,serif;"> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif;"><span></span> <div style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: tahoma,new york,times,serif;"></div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: tahoma,new york,times,serif;"><span>Our featured guest on this show is Dr. </span><strong><span>Nick Abraham, he is </span></strong><span>Licensed Professional Counselor and in private practice at Chiron Center for Wellness in Baton Rouge, LA. The Center began in late November of 2010 and is oriented toward holistic wellness. He provides psychotherapy and psycho-education to couples, individuals and groups. He treats a wide range of clients, including those suffering from PTSD, depression, anxiety, relational conflicts and substance abuse. He continues to devote a large amount of his energy to assisting the under-served of our community, helping them find resources, learn life skills, develop better coping strategies and build self-reliance/initiative taking. Go to <a href="http://www.chironwellness.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.chironwellness.com</a> and read more about the work and mission of Chiron Center for Wellness. <br /></span></div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: tahoma,new york,times,serif;"> <p><span>Please help us in welcoming Chef Sarah and her Real Food With Attitude cooking segment to the Audios Maximus Media Network. Chef Sarah has Pulled Pork Sandwiches along with coleslaw recipe for you. Here's The Recipe:</span></p> <p>Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cole Slaw:<br /><br />For Pulled Pork:<br />1 pork butt<br />1 bottle bbq sauce<br />1 large onion<br />1 green bell pepper<br />1/4 cup minced garlic<br />tony's, pepper, to taste<br /><br />-Place pork but in crock pot. Sprinkle with seasonings and minced garlic. Julienne the onion and bell pepper and place over Pork Butt. Put bbq sauce over top. Cook on low heat overnight. When ready pull meat apart with fork. Should be very tender... Serve with rolls.<br /><br />Cole Slaw:<br />5 cups green cabbage, shredded<br />1 cup red cabbage, shredded<br />1/2 cup shredded carrots<br />2 cups mayo<br />1/4 apple cider vinegar<br />1 cup white sugar<br />salt and pepper to taste.<br /><br />Toss everything together until well blended.. Serve on top of the pulled pork.<br /><br />Perfect dish for Memorial Day!<span>  </span></p> <p><span>Enjoy it!  Remember she'll respond to your questions and comments you many have. Come show some love! <br /></span></p> <p><span>Special Thanks go out to Nick Abraham and Chef Sarah for their contributions to this episode!</span></p> <p><span>Be sure to listen to the podcast! Thanks For joining us on My Symphony Of Life and check us out at The Symphony Of Life website at: <a href="http://www.audiosmaximus.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.audiosmaximus.com</a> and <a href="http://www.mysymphonyoflife.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.mysymphonyoflife.com</a>. </span></p> <p><span>Also be sure to leave us your comments and questions on our listener feedback line at 206.338.1478 or on e-mail at feedback@audiosmaximus.com.</span></p> <p><span>Until next time, have fun while conducting your own Symphony Of Life!</span></p> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div>
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My Symphony Of Life - Episode 006 5/15/2011 - Interviews With Carolee Lafoon and Stepahnie Lema
<p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">My Symphony Of Life – Episode# 006 5/15/2011 –We have three Interviews for you on this show. Our first guest is Carolee Lafoon who’s a Heal Your Life Workshop Facilitator and Personal Life Coach (<a href="http://www.healyourlife.com/"><span>www.healyourlife.com</span></a><span>), creator of Affirmations To Go (<a href="http://www.affirmationstogo.com/" target="_blank">www.affirmationstogo.com</a>), and author/blogger of 3 Shared Paths (<a href="http://www.3sharedpaths.com/" target="_blank">www.3sharedpaths.com</a>). Our Listeners can receive a 15% discount by using the Promo Code: MSOL  when purchasing products from Affirmations To Go through June 30, 2011. </span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span>Our second guest is Stephanie Lema who’s the founder and author of Be Positive Mom- </span><a href="http://www.bepositivemom.com/"><span>www.bepositivemom.com</span></a><span>. Stephanie provides moms with book reviews, workshops, tips to help moms on a daily basis and she also provides resources for women on how to find "me" time for busy moms.<br /></span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span>Our third interview is with Chef Sarah she is joining Audios Maximus Media Network as our resident Chef for the cooking segment on My Symphony Of Life (<a href="http://www.audiosmaximus.com/" target="_blank">www.audiosmaximus.com</a>). Ana will also be reviewing our local calendar for Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA and the surrounding areas<br /></span></span></strong></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span><br /></span></span></strong></p>
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My Symphony Of Life – 005 4/25/2011 – Interview With Children’s Author Anthony Majewski and Max - Dog’s Work Too From Max’s Point of View, Interview with John Bolin of Doggie Playcamp, Interview with Sarah Baldwin of Good Nighties
<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;"> Welcome to our fifth episode of My Symphony Of Life. We have an episode that is packed. I hope that ya’ll are ready! We have three interviews for you and I’m so excited about this episode. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed interviewing our guests and putting this episode together for you. There will be three episodes. Yes, three! We will be featuring several special guests on this show. In order of appearance first we will have Anthony Majewski and Max who wrote Dog’s Work Too From Max’s Point Of View….we’ll dive into the inspiration behind his book. They’ve also teamed up with Leader dogs. Touring event’s Max will be doing and finding out what’s next for this great team.  For more information about their great book check out their interactive website <a href="http://www.readwithmax.com/">www.readwithmax.com</a>. It’s Pawtastic! Second we will have John Bolin of Doggie Playcamp…we’ll take a look at his doggie daycare here in the </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;">Baton Rouge</span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;">LA</span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;"> area. He offers plenty to owner’s. For more information, check out his website <a href="http://www.doggieplaycamp.com/">www.doggieplaycamp.com</a>. Third we will be featuring Sarah Baldwin VP of Marketing for Good Nighties we’ll find what the new smart fabric is and how it helps women throughout different stages of life as well as hearing what they have in the works. For more information go to <a href="http://www.goodnighties.com/">www.goodnighties.com</a>. We will also off poetry tips. This will be in regard to two word poetry. Keep it fun. We also are providing a great dog treat for your companion.  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: small;">Special Thanks go out to Anthony Majewski with Max, John Bolin and Sarah Baldwin for their contributions to this episode!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: small;">Be sure to listen to the podcast! Thanks For joining us on My Symphony Of Life and check us out at The Symphony Of Life website at: <a href="http://www.mysymphonyoflife.com/" target="_blank">www.mysymphonyoflife.com</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: small;">Also be sure to leave us your comments and questions on our listener feedback line at 206.338.1478 or on e-mail at feedback@audiosmaximus.com.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Until next time, have fun while conducting your own Symphony Of Life!</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></p>
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My Symphony Of Life - 004 3/27/2011 - Interview With Kenn Nesbitt and Cooking Segment With Steve and Julie Blaze
<div style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: tahoma,new york,times,serif;"><span>Welcome to our fourth episode of My Symphony Of Life. On this episode we will be talking about topics such as:  Spring is in the air. Spring forward, Spring Clean, and Spring Fashion. It's motivation and action time. Time is of the essence! We will have calendar dates on what's going on in the Baton Rouge Metro area. I'm also giving a shout out to all the local and national touring bands that we've featured on The Tour Bus Music Show at <a href="http://www.audiosmaximus.com/" target="_blank">www.audiosmaximus.com</a>. We've been meeting and making friends with a lot of new people. We're featuring several special guests on this show. In order of appearance:  an interview with author/children's poet Kenn Nesbitt. His work has also appeared in magazines, television and audio CDs. He has an interactive website available for kids, parents and teachers at <a href="http://www.poetry4kids.com/" target="_blank">www.poetry4kids.com</a>. We also have two guests featuring in our cooking segment: Steve and Julie Blaze. Steve is the lead guitaris and founder of the rock group Lillian Axe. They will be sharing with us Death By Chocolate recipe that Steve sumbmitted to the cookbook "Mosh Potatoes" http://www.moshpotatoescookbook.com. You can see the Lilian Axe's touring schedule at <a href="http://www.lilianaxe.com/" target="_blank">www.lilianaxe.com</a>. We will be talking about Acrostic Poetry and provide a sample for you as well.</span> <br /><br /> <div><a href="http://www.moshpotatoescookbook.com" target="_blank"><img id="index_r1_c1" src="http://www.moshpotatoescookbook.com/images/index_r1_c1.jpg" alt="" name="index_r1_c1" width="448" height="106" border="0" /></a></div> </div>
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My Symphony Of Life - 003 12/26/2010 - Interview With Author Alan Fields
<p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 003 12/26/2010 - Interview With Author Alan Fields </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Welcome To Our Third Podcast Episode Of My Symphony Of Life!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode of My Symphony Of Life we will cover the family events calendar for the Baton Rouge, LA area. Our daughter, Tori Fairchild, will give a delicious recipe for Tomato Bacon Bites, a great tasting appetizer for holiday and other party events. We will have an informative and educational interview with author Alan Fields. He, along with his wife Denise, have co-authored a series of books on how to gain substantial savings on some of life's more expensive events. We will also briefly cover how to care for your older pet in our Barkussions segment. You can get more information on Alan & Denise Fields collection of books at: <a href="http://www.windsorpeak.com/">www.windsorpeak.com</a></p> <p> </p>
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My Symphony Of Life - 002 12/5/2010 - Interview with Award Winning Poet & Author Sage Cohen
<p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>My Symphony Of Life - Episode# 002 12/5/2010 - Interview With Award Winning Poet & Author Sage Cohen</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Welcome To Our Second Podcast Episode Of My Symphony Of Life!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">This episode we sit down for an interview and poem reading with award winning author & poet Sage Cohen. We will discuss her<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>current book, Writing The Life Poetic, as well as her new book, The Productive Writer (Due To Be Released On December 7, 2010. We'll have a cooking segment featuring a scrumptious holiday dessert. We will also discuss our pets, poetry, review local family calendars for the Baton Rouge, LA area for the week of December 5th. and life in general.</p> </p>
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My Symphony Of Life - 001 11/28/2010 - Our Introductory Episode
<p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>My Symphony Of Life - 001 11/28/2010 - Our Introductory Episode</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Welcome To Our First Podcast Episode of My Symphony Of Life</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Do you want a calm, cool, and "no-surprise" kind of life? Then this might not be the show for you. My Symphony Of Life is all about the challenges and rewards of being a middle-class mom and managing a family & home, job, pets, school activities, and helping run a production company and podcast network. Not for the faint of heart...Ana helps show you how to maintain control of a busy life and still have time to pursue your own passions and dreams.</p> <p> </p>
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