~ Happy Birthday U.S.A
~ The New Mom’s Coffee Break Show
~ Help Yourself Nation
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Happy Birthday U.S.A

Tomorrow most of us will be grilling out and lighting fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July.  As you break out the red, white, and blue - take a moment to think about all the freedoms that get taken for granted.  Through out our great country’s history there are men and women that stood up for those very rights, that worked tirelessly to right wrongs and to improve life for Americans - some gave their lives and some continue to give their lives to protect all that we hold dear.

My challenge to all of you is to spend some time thinking about what you can do to make a difference in our country.

Whether it is joining the school board, volunteering at a local shelter, or organizing a fundraiser in your community - the smallest action can be a catalyst for positive change.

Never underestimate the power that each of us have to facilitate change in the world that we live in.  Because those great men and women that came before us never did!

I wish to all of you and your families a happy, fun and safe 4th of July.

~ Coach Tonya

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The New Mom’s Coffee Break Show

A couple weeks ago Jody Maley, Mandy Sly and I launched the new Mom’s Coffee Break show as well, as launching the new Mom’s Coffee Break Ezine.

Stop by the Mom’s Coffee Break Website - http://momcoffeebreak.com and read the new Ezine and listen to our show — you can listen to the show right from the site.

Join us every Wednesday night at 6pm pst/7pm mnt/8pm cst/9pm est on Blog Talk Radio ~ http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself.

The show is replayed every Wednesday at 8pm pst/9pm mnt/10pm cst/11pm est at http://blogtalkradio.com/momscoffeebreak

Our next show on July 8th will be on Finding and Maintaining Life Balance!

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Help Yourself Nation

This week I was interviewed by Brysen Bristow.  Brysen’s new venture: The Help Yourself Nation offers free resources to help individuals in all the different areas of their lives.

I do a fair number of teleseminars and guest appearances for others in the training and self-development world.  Brysen has he pulled some pretty cool information out of me during our interview last week.

Sign up and start listening to the wonderful experts that Brysen has interviewed and all their great information at http://www.helpyourselfnation.com

Brysen will be joining me on Journey to Self - July 9th @ 10am pst/12pm cst/1pm est to talk more about Help Yourself Nation.  Please tune in to learn more - http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself

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Quote of the Week

Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.”

~ Mother Teresa

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~ Universal awareness and love on Journey to Self
~ Mom’s Coffee Break New Show and Survey
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Universal Awareness and Love on Journey to Self

This week on Journey to Self we are going to talk about Universal Awareness and Love.  Joining me to talk how we can give the gift of empowerment, awareness, and love to our children is Robin Marvel.

Robin is a motivational speaker and Life Positivity coach for children encouraging individuals to expand their self awareness and develop a sense of security within.

Through her latest book “Awakening Consciousness A Girl’s Guide” and her nationwide workshop “ChakraCize Your Spirit: For Kids and Their Grown-Ups!” Robin is passionate about expanding creativity and self awareness in children everywhere.

Robin is the creator of http://www.aurasenseguide.com A website designed for awakening consciousness to strengthen your being while encouraging Universal Awareness.

This month she will be launching her new book “Awakening Consciousness A Boy’s Guide!”.

Join me Thursday June 18th as Robin Marvel and I talk about Universal Awareness and Love. Listen live at 10am pst / 11am mnt / 12pm cst / 1pm est on Blog Talk Radio ~ http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself.

You can join the chat room during the show, use the “click to talk” feature, or call in (347) 215-8942 with your comments or questions.

If you can’t make it to the live show - no worries, all shows are archived and available with the show notes soon after the show on the Journey to Self Website ~ http://journeytoself.info.

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Mom’s Coffee Break New Show and Survey

I am so excited to announce the new Mom’s Coffee Break show starting Wednesday June 24th at 8pm cst / 9pm est.

Our first show will be about Losing your identity. Many women no longer feel like “themselves” after they have a child. We are asking you to fill out this short survey to see how you feel about your identity.

We want to know what you think!  Stop by and take the MCB survey , then tune in to the show at http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself and listen LIVE to find the results of the survey.

Jody Maley, Mandy Sly and I will also be sharing our our own experiences with finding and maintaining our identity, as well as our role in helping other women live as their authentic self.

The show will also be replayed on June 24th @ 10pm cst / 11pm est at http://blogtalkradio.com/momscoffeebreak.com

Don’t forget to stop by and visit the Mom’s Coffee Break Website ~ http://momcoffeebreak.com

We are helping working mothers not just survive, but thrive!

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Quote of the Week

Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by
the person we become.” ~ Jim Rohn

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~ Be a Victorious Woman!
~ Direct Sales Program
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Be a Victorious Woman!

Journey to Self has a fantastic show for this week!  We will be talking about being a victorious woman and joining me this week is Annmarie Kelly.

Annmarie is an author, speaker, trainer and victory strategist. She is the founder and principal of SkillBuilder Systems. Founded in 1994, the consulting company specializes in interpersonal communications and personal performance improvement.

In her Victorious Woman Workshops, she facilitates a process through which women learn how to choose and develop more satisfying and authentic lifestyles, beginning with awareness and progressing through actions that result in a victorious outcome.

Kelly is the author of Victorious Woman! Shaping Life’s Challenges into Personal Victories. She is also the author of numerous articles on a variety of topics such as emotional intelligence, goal achievement, behavior-focused performance improvement and women and life balance. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications, including: Performance in Practice, Dietary Manager, Smart Business Now, Massage Magazine, Entrepreneurial Edge and The Greater Philadelphia Resource.

Kelly is an active member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), and the Brandywine Valley Alliance of Coaches. She is a frequent presenter at local and national women’s conferences including the Delaware Women’s Conference, ASTD Leadership Conference, Clemson University’s Professional Development for Women Conferences, Wilmington Women in Business, and Berks County’s Paving the Way Conference.

In addition to her professional credits, Kelly claims her own victories over early familial dysfunctions that included alcoholism and sibling abuse, teenage overweight that resulted in self-image issues and paralyzing shyness, as well as later financial devastation and emotional loss. Her decision to write Victorious Woman! resulted from an unusual – and now resolved – health problem that had her and her doctors confused. The traumatic episode pushed Kelly to question her own strength and ability to face a potentially life-threatening disease.

Kelly currently lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with her spouse, Joseph Eagle. She finds her greatest joys come from ballroom dancing and traveling with Joseph (especially to Downeast Maine), an eclectic choice of music, reading mystery novels, soaking in the beauty of nature and being in the company of her good friends.

Join me Thursday May 7th as Annmarie and I talk about “Victorious Woman” month, the “Victorious Woman” essay contest (http://www.victoriouswoman.com/vwcontest.htm), and how to start living and thinking victoriously!  Listen live at 10am pst / 11am mnt / 12pm cst / 1pm est on Blog Talk Radio ~ http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself

You can join the chat room during the show, use the “click to talk” feature, or call in (347) 215-8942 with your comments or questions.

If you can’t make it to the live show - no worries, all shows are archived and available with the show notes soon after the show on the Journey to Self Website ~ http://journeytoself.info

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Direct Sales Program

My good friend Jody Maley has a wonderful new program and I wanted to let those that are in direct sales know about it!

Join Jody on the second Tuesday of each month for her special program - The Direct Sales Series.

Are you a consultant for Mary Kay, Party Lite, Tupperware, Shaklee, Likisma, Arbonne, Herbal Life, Melaleuca, Univera or any other Direct Sales organization?

If so and this is the financial vehicle you have chosen to reach your dream life, this series is for you.

It doesn’t matter if you are just starting out, have started building your business, or you are a veteran leader, these classes will grow your bottom line.

All classes are created and led by coach Jody Maley. She has put some amazing programs together for you that include:

* Striking Gold with Theme Parties

* The Company’s Promo -How to take Full Advantage

* Stepping Into Leadership

* Team Support

* Higher Sales @ the Show-Enticement of Product

* Being the Expert!

* Week-End Getaways!

* The Power of Ten!

* Creating Desire

* Leadership Essential’s

* Self-Motivational and Knowing when to Ask for Help!

* Attracting the Perfect Hostess/Consultant!

* How to have a $150 night

Each month Jody will be presenting a teleclass that is guaranteed to help you succeed. With each class you will receive a workbook and audio recording of the program. And…. you just never know what special bonuses Jody might throw in. She has been known to offer some complimentary one on one coaching!

When would NOW be a good time to be successful?

Register today!

http://www.designedfordivinedestinations.com/seminar-sign-up

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Quote of the Week

“Never discourage anyone…who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.”  ~ Plato

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~ Self-Awareness through Humor on JTS this week
~ Coming this Summer
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Self-Awareness through Humor on JTS this week

Journey to Self this week is about the importance of knowing yourself.  Joining me to discuss this topic is Sara Barron.

Sara is the author of the book “People are Unappealing” where she combines the theme of knowing who you are with humor.

Her work has also appeared on Showtime’s “This American Life”, The Today Show, NPR’s Weekend Edition and at the HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen, Colorado. Her essays have also appeared in the anthologies Mortified: The Big Book of Angst, Have I Got A Guy For You, and Rock and Roll Cage-Match. Sara hosts The Moth: Stories Told (www.themoth.org) and teaches humor writing at Gotham Writer’s Workshop. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

“These days, the market is pretty well saturated when it comes to memoir. Which means it has to be good; it has to be different. Sara Barron’s essays about her childhood, her parents, her life in acting school in Manhattan and her fellow actors are, dare we say it, as funny as David Sedaris’… Barron swats these quirks around like a cat with a big, juicy catnip toy. When you aren’t squirming, you’re laughing out loud.” ~ Los Angeles Times

Join me Thursday April 30th as Sara and I talk about her new book, the importance of knowing yourself, and learning life’s lessons through humor.  Listen live at 10am pst / 11am mnt / 12pm cst / 1pm est on Blog Talk Radio ~ http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself.

You can join the chat room during the show, use the “click to talk” feature, or call in (347) 215-8942 with your comments or questions.

If you can’t make it to the live show - no worries, all shows are archived and available with the show notes soon after the show on the Journey to Self Website ~ http://journeytoself.info

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Coming this Summer

I don’t want to give too many details away, but this summer  Mom’s Coffee Break will be undergoing a some exciting new changes!

Mom’s Coffee Break’s new motto and mission is “Helping working mothers not just survive, but thrive.”  I am bringing in two amazing partners that have different areas of expertise and experiences.  There is some amazing synergy between the three of us and I see a working mother’s community that is going to benefit it’s members in SO MANY WAYS!  MCB will be taking a “whole-istic” approach bringing support in way of experts, resources, services, information, education, and much more!

We are still working on the details, but a couple of things to look forward to is a member’s area with new resources, recommendations, and tools!  Monthly Virtual Seminars and Workshops with expert guest speakers.

As I had mention with MCB intergrating a “whole-istic” approach - meaning that we will be looking at all areas of working mother’s lives.  Each of the different areas of our lives do not exist independently from the rest. Therefore; improvements in family life is going to help you get better results in your career and improve your self-concept.  MCB’s Virtual Seminars and Workshops will cover issues in the main areas of business, family life/relationships, and identity.

Also coming this summer the launch of Mom’s Coffee Break Radio Show on Blog Talk Radio.

Co-hosting the show together will be myself, Jody Maley an expert in the field of direct sales. Additionally she brings the personal experiences of being apart of a blended family with six children, as well as a tremendous journey of personal and spiritual growth.  Jody is an avid student of the law of attraction and has see the manifestation of her dreams. She has a passion to help other women be empowered and successful in their lives.

My other co-host is Mandy Sly an amazing women that I have had the privileged in knowing for over 20 years.

In that time I have watched her always strive to make the best of even the worst situation, along with the resourcefulness to make alot out of a little!  She is a single mother to a teenage son, and currently is working on her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice at Blackhawk Technical College.

Mandy has spent over 16 years perfecting money saving ways to eat, decorate and look great on a budget.  She is educated and active in the “Go-Green” movement and brings her readers practical ways that they can live a “greener” lifestyle.  In addition, she is a creative and EXCELLENT COOK that has been exploring organic cooking for years.

I am very excited about launching the new and improved Mom’s Coffee Break!! Stay tuned for details!!

Sign up for the Mom’s Coffee Break mailing list at http://mcbreminders.eventbrite.com

Don’t forget to join MCB Member’s Area ~ http://mcb.collectivex.com

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Quote of the Week

We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today…” ~ Stacia Tauscher

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~ What can you do when your in-laws are the out-laws?
~ Heal Yourself on Journey to Self this week
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What can you do when your in-laws are the out-laws?

The saying goes, “You can pick your friends, but you can’t pick your family” this can be applied to in-laws as well.  It can be difficult as families blend.  Parents sometimes have a hard time just realizing that their son or daughter is now embarking on their own life. We are all unique, we hold different ideas and beliefs that may not always fall into line with what others may think.

Problems with in-laws can cause major family stress and ultimately can cause problems in your relationship.  Here are a few ways you can improve your relationship with your in-laws.

Stand United - One of the first steps is to make sure that you and your spouse stand united.  Discuss topics that might be an issue of contention with your in-laws and decide what you want to do as a couple and family.  There is pressure to live up to parent’s expectations, but your relationship depends greatly on making decisions that are best for your family.  Sometimes that is going to go against traditions or values that do not work for you, your spouse, and children.

To Get Respect You Have Give It - Personally, I have experienced problems with my in-laws during my first marriage.  It wasn’t so much that my in-laws felt that they had to inject their opinion into every aspect of our life, but it was more the way it was done.  Usually very sarcastically without regards to our feelings.  Respect is a two way street.  In the relationship to your in-laws respect is going to be key getting through the times when you may not see eye to eye.  Also keep in mind that your in-laws intentions are probably not rooted in evil - no matter what you want to tell yourself.

Handling conflicts with your in-laws in a respectful way is going to help build the bridge of communication.  The next time you are faced with a disagreement with your in-law try saying something like, “I realize that your advice is coming from a place of love and concern, but we have decided that this is what is best for our family.  You may not agree, but as family we need to support each other.”

There are certain topics that will bring you to an impasse in these cases all the arguing and fighting will not change the mind of either party involved in these situations you have to agree to disagree.

Communicate - It is important that as the in-law you are assertive and stand up for yourself.  It is equally important that your spouse is doing the same.  Talk with your in-laws, use “I” statements to let them know how you feel and what kind of relationship you would like to work towards.

Don’t Put Children in the Middle - Unfortunately, a side effect of adult turmoil is that children get dragged into the middle.  Even if it is not intended there are lots of passive aggressive statements or actions that kids can pick up on.  Don’t discuss problems with your in-laws in front of your children.  Refrain from negative statements about them in front of your children.  Remember they love you all and don’t understand the more complex (and even the simple) issues that can be at the heart of hard feelings.

You and your in-laws might never be best friends but, remembering some of the key points that I discussed may help to strengthen your relationship with them.  It will definitely help reduce tension during family gatherings and open you up to enjoying your time together more.

~ Tonya

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Heal Yourself on Journey to Self this week

This week we have great show with two amazing women that are dedicated to helping individuals heal their mind, body, and spirit. Rebbekah White and Buffy Lauer will be joining me and talking about the new Heal Yourself Magazine, the official magazine of Heal Yourself Talk Radio.  Heal Yourself Magazine has brought together some of the finest authors, products and reviews for the health and wellness industry to help you reach individuals reach their highest potential.

Heal Yourself Magazine was founded by Rebbekah White host of Heal Yourself Talk Radio, the popular internet and Boston Radio show that focuses on healing your mind, body and spirit. It is Rebbekah and Buffy’s hope that the online magazine will bring more enlightenment to those who are actively searching for answers.

Rebbekah White was an army wife for 8 years before her husband was medically discharged. Rebbekah currently resides in Sylvania, Ohio where she is the mother to three boys ages 14, 12 and 6.  Rebbekah started Heal Yourself Talk Radio out of a desire to reach out to others and teach them how to learn how to heal their mind, body and soul.

After years of dealing with depression and other physical ailments, Rebbekah realized she wanted to help others learn how to deal with depression and other areas of life.  Heal Yourself Talk Radio is a great starting point for information no matter what you are dealing with in your life.

Buffy Lauer is the newest partner, editor, pr rep and marketing expert for The Heal Yourself Network.  Buffy believes in self healing and like Rebbekah in spreading the word about holistic health and wellness.  Buffy brings to the table many life experiences, business experience and the excitement to help Heal Yourself Network grow to its fullest potential. In the past years she has turned 40 and have had a tremendous opportunity for reflection, healing, and growth.

She was born and raised in the Toledo areas, having the privilege of being adopted into a wonderful family.  Although she has had many years of understanding and working through her abandonment issues from her birth her parents, she is truly grateful for the family that she had been given and believes there are no mistakes - she is exactly where she is meant to be!  Which also includes being a single mom to her 11 year old son James, and her 8 year old daughter Ellie.

Join me Thursday April 23rd as Rebbekah and Buffy shares with us their own experiences of self-healing and their passion to help others do the same.  Listen live at 10am pst / 11am mnt / 12pm cst / 1pm est on Blog Talk Radio ~ http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself.

You can join the chat room during the show, use the “click to talk” feature, or call in (347) 215-8942 with your comments or questions.

If you can’t make it to the live show - no worries, all shows are archived and available with the show notes soon after the show on the Journey to Self Website ~ http://journeytoself.info

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Quote of the Week

Making your mark on the world is hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. But it’s not. It takes patience, it takes commitment, and it comes with plenty of failure along the way. The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. it’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.”

~ Barack Obama

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~ Get Out of Your Way
~ The Power of Focus on JTS
~ Get “Romance for Women” on Digital Download!
~ Quote of the Week

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Get Out of Your Way

On Monday night I co-hosted “Ladies, Let’s Talk” with a panel of amazing women.  We were sharing ways to creating the life of your dreams and discussing how sometimes it is ourselves that stand in our way, to which I responded that the best lesson that I every learned was how to get out of my own way.

Face it, doing a make over on your life requires change and change is scary even if it is for the better.  It’s delving into the unknown.  Sometimes it means stepping out of your comfort zone and taking risks. And to create the life of your dreams it may even require you to listen to and follow your heart instead of your head.  Sometimes we work against ourselves, against our dreams.  We all have that voice that creeps in when we are feeling the most vulnerable that tell us that we can’t do that, that mocks our dreams and instills the doubt that keeps us from going forward.  When we stop fighting ourselves and instead support our dreams by taking action - then we are half way there.

I firmly believe that if we can be our own cheerleader instead of our own worst critic we will truly have the key to unlock our dreams.

Here is to creating the life you want - because YOU CAN!!

~ Tonya

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The Power of Focus on JTS

This week on Journey to Self we are talking about The Power of Focus.  My guest this week Jody Marley will be joining me to share her insights and experiences of how gaining focus can change lives.

Jody has been a leader for over 8 years in the direct sales industry and has won several National awards. She has traveled quite a journey and overcome many challenges including a divorce, bitter custody battle, a total house fire and a heart condition. She has overcome it all and now has a new spouse and is part of a blended family with six kids.

She understands adversity and what it takes to be successful in your industry.

Jody is living her true passion of helping others achieve their goals. She is ready to help you achieve yours.

Her current activities include, frequent co-host on Ladies, Let’s Talk, Owner of Designed For Divine Destinations, an elite Circle Leader with http://www.AmazingWomansDay.com, and a published writer at http://www.Selfgrowth.com.

Join me Thursday April 16th as Jody and I discuss the Power of Focus.  Listen live at 10am pst / 11am mnt / 12pm cst / 1pm est on Blog Talk Radio ~ http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself.

You can join the chat room during the show, use the “click to talk” feature, or call in (347) 215-8942 with your comments or questions.

If you can’t make it to the live show - no worries, all shows are archived and available with the show notes soon after the show on the Journey to Self Website ~ http://journeytoself.info

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Get “Romance for Women” on Digital Download!

“Romance for Women” is now available as a digital download!  Surprise your special someone with this beautiful book of poetry.

http://www.urlfreeze.com/LBDEnterprises/romanceforwomenebook/

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Quote of the Week

We are what we repeatedly do.  Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.”

~ Aristotle

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~ Journey to Self this week - guest Heather Jumah from WSW
~ Romance for Women now available digitally!
~ Quote of the Week

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Journey to Self this week - guest Heather Jumah from WSW

Heather Jumah, Founder and CEO has a passion to help women create and live the life of their dreams. Heather inspires and empowers women to change their lives developing the success mindset and skills necessary so they can live passionate, prosperous lives.

Heather encourages women to live the “millionaire lifestyle” and she is bringing the Millionaire Lifestyle to women throughout the world through her multi-media company Wealth, Success and Women which includes two other woman niche businesses.  She believes the “millionaire lifestyle” is more a state of mind than a reflection of your bank account.  Whether you’re a millionaire or not, Heather is committed to showing you how you too can live your best life…an inspired and exciting life!

Heather is a serial entrepreneur and small business consultant specializing in working with women that are dedicated to creating six-figure incomes working from the comfort of their homes. She is the expert women turn to when they want to take their business from a great idea to six-figures in one year. Heather understands that women entrepreneurs have special needs and unique challenges while building their businesses, she also realizes that most women need an outside support system as they build their business which she provides through her Millionaire Mastermind Program, the Millionaire Divas and her Millionaire Protege Program.

Heather believes that every woman that is dedicated can build a six figure income business. She has been consulting with women entrepreneurs across the United States through her seminars, teleclasses and consulting practice. Prior to WSW Heather started several businesses building them to six and seven figure success, this enables Heather to provide expertise and knowledge based on real world experience.

Whatever dream you have for your life, Heather encourages you to pursue the dreams and passions that live in your heart so you can live the “Millionaire Lifestyle”…a life of passion, freedom and adventure!

Join me Thursday April 2nd as Heather and I talk about empowering women through entrepreneurship. Listen live at 10am pst / 11am mnt / 12pm cst / 1pm est on Blog Talk Radio ~ http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself.

You can join the chat room during the show, use the “click to talk” feature, or call in (347) 215-8942 with your comments or questions.

If you can’t make it to the live show - no worries, all shows are archived and available with the show notes soon after the show on the Journey to Self Website ~ http://journeytoself.info

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Romance for Women now available digitally!

My good friend Al Cole contacted me today to let me know that his book of poetry, “Romance for Women” is now available as a digital download…YAY!!!

Al is an extremely talented writer and poet - I highly recommend this book.

http://www.urlfreeze.com/LBDEnterprises/romanceforwomenebook/

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Quote of the Week

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”

~ Walt Disney

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~ Childhood Neurological Disorders on Journey to Self
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Childhood Neurological Disorders on Journey to Self

This week on Journey to Self we are discussing childhood neurological disorder.

Findings from the National Health Interview Survey showed that an estimated 5.7 per 1,000 school-age children had autism. Findings from the National Survey of Children’s Health showed that an estimated 5.5 per 1,000 school-age children had autism. Together, these surveys suggest that at least 300,000 4- to 17-year-old children had autism in 2003–2004.”~ CDC Website

About my guests:

Dr. Robert Melillo, author of the book “Disconnected Kids”. He is a world- renowned chiropractic neurologist, professor, and researcher in childhood neurological disorders.  He is the program developing founder and executive director of The Brain Balance Program™

He has dedicated his life to research, diagnosis, and treatment of these Neurobehavioral/ Developmental Disorders. Dr. Melillo has been personally working with and helping children and their families for over a decade at the original Brain Balance Center located in Ronkonkoma, New York. As an expert in the field of neurology Dr. Melillo continues to teach students and professionals alike, both nationally and internationally, who work with the children affected by these disorders.

Dr. Melillo has been well published in the clinical literature with the culmination of years of study and research coming about in authorship of his textbook for physicians, called Neurobehavioral Childhood Disorders, An Evolutionary Perspective. He has also recently released a parent guide to these disorders called Disconnected Kids.

Dr. Jeremy Fritz is a board eligible Chiropractic Neurologist with the American Chiropractic Neurology Board, certified as a Clinical Nutritionist by the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutrition, and functional medicine practitioner with an emphasis on functional neurology related to Childhood Neurobehavioral and Developmental Disorders.

Dr. Fritz is currently the Executive Director of the Brain Balance Achievement Center in Vernon Hills, IL, which is located approximately 30 miles outside of Chicago.  Dr. Fritz has been working with and helping children and their families since 2001 and is a student of world- renowned chiropractic neurologist, professor, and researcher in childhood neurological disorders, Dr. Robert Melillo. Dr. Fritz is noted by parents to be extremely dedicated and passionate, providing cutting edge solutions in a manner that is both fun for their children and educational to the parents.

Join me Thursday March 26th as Dr. Melillo and Dr. Fritz discuss childhood neurological disorders, the current research, and what parents need to know. Listen live at 10am pst / 11am mnt / 12pm cst / 1pm est on Blog Talk Radio.

You can join the chat room during the show, use the “click to talk” feature, or call in (347) 215-8942 with your comments or questions.

If you can’t make it to the live show - no worries, all shows are archived and available with the show notes soon after the show on the Journey to Self Website ~ http://journeytoself.info.

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Quote of the Week

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence…Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” ~ Calvin Coolidge

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~ Dare I say I think Spring has Sprung!
~ Victoria DePaul on Journey to Self this week
~ It Is What It Is…By Paula Klee Parish
~ Quote of the Week

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Dare I say I think Spring has Sprung!

I know that just last week I was gripping about the cold weather that had set in after the tease of spring.  This week there has been another turn in the weather - has been BEAUTIFUL!! Mid 40’s to 50’s so far!

We have been spending time outside spotting lots of birds and going to the park.  This week I registered Logan for 4 year old kindergarten, got my acceptance letter for graduate school, and ordered my cap and gown…and it’s just Wednesday.

I am looking forward to Spring Break from school next week and enjoying some more of the nice spring weather!

~ Tonya

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Victoria DePaul on Journey to Self this week

This week on Journey to Self we will be searching for leadership excellence with author Victoria DePaul.

With more than 24 years experience in corporate America, Victoria C. DePaul knows a thing or two about effective business leadership. After struggling for many years with how to motivate employees to perform at their best level, DePaul discovered that the basis for motivation is the person’s desire to be happy.

In her new book, Creating the Intrapreneur: The Search for Leadership Excellence, DePaul uses her personal and professional experience to guide readers toward achieving true success in business and life. She explains that all organizations and communities are energy systems in which the basic unit of power is the individual. In order to achieve results, people must be empowered to experience and express their creative self. Only then will they be truly happy and productive.

Based in personal experience and application, the concepts that Victoria introduces are more than theory — they are the proven steps to organizational transformation. Further, she discovered what true happiness is- the full experience of our creative, spirit Self. In order to achieve excellent results, all that was necessary was to empower others to express their unique creativity. In other words, she learned to provide the vision, guidance and tools and then got out of the way. The natural result was a motivated and innovative workforce, leading to increased production results, high levels of morale and accountability.

Victoria, parent of two teenage sons, holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies- Business Administration, from the New York Institute of Technology.

Join me Thursday March 19th as Victoria DePaul and I talk about her book and the search for leadership excellence. Listen live at 10am pst / 11am mnt / 12pm cst / 1pm est on Blog Talk Radio ~ http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself.

You can join the chat room during the show, use the “click to talk” feature, or call in (347) 215-8942 with your comments or questions.

If you can’t make it to the live show - no worries, all shows are archived and available with the show notes soon after the show on the Journey to Self Website ~ http://journeytoself.info

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It Is What It Is…By Paula Klee Parish

This is an all too common phrase that seems to simply state the obvious but actually implies helplessness.
Voted by USA Today as the #1 cliché of 2004, it seems to have made a comeback. Every where you go you hear someone saying, “It Is What It is…”

Origin of It Is What It is:
There is no question that the phrase was first heard in the “sports” arena. And, if my information is correct, NFL’s Carolina Panthers, John Fox, originated it.

This cliché, popular within the circles of coaches, business execs, and those of us who just want to say “It’s happened; I’m going to forget about it; I’m going to move on, and there is nothing that can be done about it.”

“We showed up and gave 100%, and it is what it is.” - NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson said, after finishing second in the Nextel Cup championship. (AP, Nov. 22)

The question has been asked: What does this cliché really mean?
In a nutshell, it means this is the way it’s going right now, and that’s how it is. It is a way to say: “don’t over think the situation”. It’s a reminder to keep things simple, don’t overanalyze things, or a way to put a definition on something that’s hard to explain.

It is a phrase used to instill a sense of acceptance in a situation. It is used to remind one of the unalterable elements of life. Think of “I am who I am”. The phrase defines things that cannot be changed: “it is this way, so we have to accept it”. An apple can never be an orange, even though you wish, hope and dream it was an orange…it IS what it IS.

It is the condition and/or state of the present that has to be accepted.

Just like: I hate the fact that I wear a size 10 shoe, but it is what it is…

The question has been asked: Why do we use this cliché?
Because it describes something that cannot and does not need to be changed, or will not be changed, but is generally not important enough to fight over and can be overcome. In a bureaucracy, where some “Jaba the Hut” type is standing in the way, we should take the lead from General George Patton who said: “Just go around the idiots…” Of course our economic situation needs much more forethought than that. However, the good news is…we have the ingenuity, talent and skills to close this chapter of our history and move forward in a positive direction.

Something to think about:
The phrase is also used to transition to positive issues. It is actually used to turn a negative into a positive…let’s take that lead…

Inertia to Motivation:
A reminder from our very own Ernie Fasio of LIMBA…”We never make great strides when things are honky dory. It’s just too easy to continue in a sub-optimal way when we are not forced to make a change. Well the time for change has come. We need to reach deep within ourselves and reapply the ingenuity that has been the hallmark of our American industry. We have no choice. We’re cornered in an alley, and we are forced to fight our way out. Fortunately we still have the muscle and brains to prevail.”

Let’s start this New Year with the optimism of our forefathers who looked at challenge as an opportunity to make great strides. Let us seek to learn from our mistakes and build the tomorrow for our children and grandchildren that they deserve and that we owe ourselves as participants in the growth of this great nation.

Let’s change: It IS what It IS…to…Let’s Make It Happen!

Paula Klee Parish is the Founder and President/CEO of Performance Solutions, Inc., a corporate training company whose focus is professional development and personal growth. She is also an adult instructor/educator, writer, life coach/behaviorist and author of: The Journey to Be Your Own Best Friend: How to Discover Your Power Within.

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Quote of the Week

There’s a very positive relationship between people’s ability to accomplish any task and the time they’re willing to spend on it.”

~ Joyce Brothers

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~ Staying Busy and Warm in Wisconsin
~ We are looking toward this stars this week on JTS
~ Quote of the Week

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Staying Busy and Warm in Wisconsin

As always towards spring in Wisconsin weather ping-pongs around.  On Monday it was in the mid-40’s - for Wisconsinites we that is light jacket weather!  Today, it was 16 degrees and with the Windshield factored in it felt like 1 degree. Me and my sinus are anxious for steadier warmer weather that hopefully is right around the corner.

It’s been a couple of busy weeks here.  The last two weeks I have had an exam in each one of my classes, then last week I was down with the flu.  On the home front, Ben has been called back to work after an almost 3 month lay-off, we are so grateful! And next week I will be signing Logan up for 4 year-old Kindergarten for the fall.

Keep thinking spring!!

Tonya

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We are looking toward this stars this week on JTS

Constance Stellas is one of those rare astrologers who has maintained a commonsense approach by building on the basics. Advanced Astrology for Life reflects this approach and can lead anyone who is interested into the rarified atmosphere of excellence.”

~ Chris Lorenz, Dell Horoscope

Born of a Greek background and firmly grounded by her astrological background and studies there, Constance Stellas has been an astrologer for over 20 years. She practices primarily in New York City and her clients range broadly in backgrounds, from the arts to academia to business.

Constance maintains dual citizenship and leads astrology workshops both in the US and Greece, including a workshop at the Oracle at Delphi. She is the Resident Astrologer for UK women’s glossy Scarlet and the monthly astrological columnist to ValleyLife magazine. Constance has been featured in publications including the New York Times, Marie Claire, Working Woman to name just a few and has been a guest on various national radio shows as well as local morning shows.

Constance’s first book, The Hidden Power of Everyday Things, is a day-by-day guidebook that draws on numerology, astrology, and the Kabbala to pinpoint, according to your birthdate, exactly which materials and objects you need to fill your life with fortune and happiness.

Her second book, The Astrology Gift Guide, is a unique gift-buying guide that uses individual profiles for each astrological sign to help choose the perfect gift for anyone. The book highlights personality profiles for each sign and then lists gift ideas for each sign in three price ranges.

Geared towards the reader with a basic knowledge of astrology, Stellas wrote Advanced Astrology for Life, teaching astrological techniques and highlighting how to use astrology to enhance daily life. It guides the reader through key decisions at home, work and in relationships

In her latest book, The Everything Sex Signs Book, Astrology Between the Sheets, Constance combines astrology and psychology to uncover a potential lover’s preferred seduction style, fantasies and turn-ons.

Join me Thursday March 12th as expert astrologer Constance Stellas and I talk about how the stars influence our lives, how we can find love and make our relationships better. Listen live at 10am pst / 11am mnt / 12pm cst / 1pm est on Blog Talk Radio ~ http://blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself.

You can join the chat room during the show, use the “click to talk” feature, or call in (347) 215-8942 with your comments or questions.

If you can’t make it to the live show - no worries, all shows are archived and available with the show notes soon after the show on the Journey to Self Website ~ http://journeytoself.info

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Quote of the Week

One’s life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.”

~ Simone de Beauvoir

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