Posts by Laura Click
Speaking Out Against Racial Injustice
I am a privileged person. And it has nothing to do with how much money I make, the car I drive or the house I live in. It has everything to do with the color of my skin. As a white person, I have inherent privileges that many people do not. No one looks at…
Keep readingOvercoming Everyday Fears with Sandra Booker
One of the things I love about doing this show is that I get to highlight the many ways a person can be brave. And today’s guest proves that you don’t have to do massively heroic things––such as running into a burning building or performing a life-saving procedure in an emergency room––to be brave. …
Keep readingFrom Fear to Courageous Faith with JJ Gutierrez
Many people cite their faith as a source of strength and courage. That’s certainly the case for JJ Gutierrez. But JJ wasn’t always a Christian. Even though she was curious about God, she didn’t grow up going to church or reading the bible. That came much later. But when she looks back on her life,…
Keep readingThriving Despite Your Circumstances with Deb Palmer George
Deb Palmer George had a difficult childhood. She was born in upstate New York to young parents who struggled to make ends meet. That’s why, from a very young age, Deb had a longing to not just survive, but to thrive. In our conversation, you’ll hear how she went from working in retail to becoming…
Keep readingWhy We Need Empathy More Now Than Ever
I used to think I understood what it meant to be empathetic. That is, until my husband and I simultaneously battled cancer, infertility and IVF. Through that experience, we learned a lot about the difference between sympathy and empathy. You see, for the longest time, we hid our struggles from the world around us because…
Keep readingThe Art of Creative Entrepreneurship with Beth Snyder
Creativity and innovation is in Beth Synder’s DNA. As you’ll hear her say in a few minutes, she was born to make things. Art has always been a part of what she has wanted to do with her life. That’s why she’s started not one, not two, but THREE creative businesses, including 1Canoe2, a successful…
Keep readingRiding the Emotional Rollercoaster of a Pandemic
As we were heading in quarantine for the coronavirus almost six weeks ago, I was preparing myself mentally for the challenges that lie ahead. I knew this time would provide opportunities to be brave. And in some weird way, I almost looked forward to the challenge and subconsciously rolled up my sleeves and prepared myself…
Keep readingThe Power of Believing in Yourself with Courtenay Rogers
Courtenay Rogers has held many roles in her life. She’s a mom, a navy veteran and former social enterprise founder and entrepreneur. But one role she never expected to take on was that of a politician. But after Courtenay got heavily involved in her daughter’s school, she received a phone call encouraging her to run…
Keep readingBravely Breaking Social Norms with Molly Kemp
We learn from a very young age the power of social norms. We want to be loved and accepted by our peers. So, we follow the mainstream. We do what everyone else is doing because we don’t want to get called out for being too weird or different. But, what if societal norms don’t match…
Keep readingHow to Rebuild After Losing Everything with Jennifer Grimson
When I was introduced to Jennifer Grimson and I invited her to be on the show, it was well before we were in the middle of a pandemic. And even though her story is compelling, I think it has even more relevance for the state we find ourselves in right now. Jennifer lost everything––TWICE. Each…
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