As our parents age, we are often faced with challenges we had no idea we needed to be prepared for. We feel confused, sad and consumed all at once as we try to navigate all the ups and downs of this time of life. Today’s guest, Lori Williams, is an expert in the area of senior living. Having seen first hand the difficulties encountered with getting the services her grandmother needed, she turned that experience into a career direction. Today’s episode covers her entrepreneurial journey into Senior Services along with her adoption journey and encouragement for our daily challenges.   Key Ideas: Never be afraid to try new things Get creative with how you “work around” possible limitations   Links mentioned: Lori William’s website The Girlfriend’s Guide to Senior Living Podcast   Books: Story Brand, Donald Miller.    Stories that Stick, Kindra Hall.    Encouraging Words for Working Moms, Christy Largent.      Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. (Can we link to itunes, or set up a survey page like entreleadership.com did so we can collect their emails…thoughts?)   Text “31Positive” to 44222 for your free download of 31 Simple Ways to Be More Positive   Do you need an entertaining and encouraging speaker for your event? Text 530-949-3646 and leave a call back number or email christy@christylargent.com.

Encouraging Words for Working Moms with Christy Largent

056 Lori Williams

Have you ever felt alone and like you’re the only one who is feeling a certain way? If so, then you want to tune in to today’s podcast as we hear from Women’s Wellness Expert, Heidi McBain.   Heidi discusses some common realities for women, especially after childbirth and into motherhood and gives some useful strategies for thriving.   Key Ideas: “Make sure you’re making time to create real connection.” “There is huge power to be found in simple routines.”   Resources:   Linda’s website         Books: The One Thing, Gary Keller   31 Positive Communication Skills for Women, Christy Largent    Free Download: 31 Ways to be More Positive Text “31Positive” to 44222   Speaking Inquiries: Do you need an entertaining and encouraging speaker for your event? Text 530-949-3646 and leave a call back number or email christy@christylargent.com.   Rate & Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

055 Heidi McBain

Are you ready to set your intention for this new decade? Or even this new year? If so, then you want to tune in to today’s podcast as we hear from Financial expert, Linda Lingo.   Linda walks us through common financial mistakes and how to avoid them as well as some strategies for raising financially savvy kids.   Key Ideas: “Track you spending so you can make sure your spending is aligned with your core values.” “Giving children autonomy around money helps prepare them for going out into the real world when you aren’t around to help.”   Resources:   Linda’s website       Schedule your free call or download your money story worksheet there too   Books: Women With Money, Jean Chatzky. On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl's Guide To Personal Finance, Manisha Thakor & Sharon Kedar, 31 Positive Communication Skills for Women, Christy Largent      Free Download: 31 Ways to be More Positive Text “31Positive” to 44222 Speaking Inquiries: Do you need an entertaining and encouraging speaker for your event? Text 530-949-3646 and leave a call back number or email christy@christylargent.com.   Rate & Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

054 Linda Lingo

Ask for what you want. This simple positivity principle will help you create a 2020 that’s everything you want it to be. In this podcast, Christy gives 3 simple ways to be clear on asking for what you want so that you get the life you want.   Key Idea: The best thing you can do is ask. You just might get what you want.   Resources: Christy’s Website NPR Kathleen Kennedy Interview   Free Download: Goal Setting Worksheet - Text “GOALS2020” to 44222 Life Assessment 2020 - Text “LIFE2020” to 44222   Book: The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, Gary Keller     Speaking Inquiries: Do you need an entertaining and encouraging speaker for your event? Text 530-949-3646 and leave a call back number or email christy@christylargent.com   Rate & Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

5 Minute Motivation - Ask for What You Want

In this episode Christy shares strategies and techniques for effective, intentional Goal Setting   Key Ideas: “Goal setting is really just a way to be intentional with your life.” “Positive Intentions can change your life - the way you think, the way you feel and the way you act, so that you can have the life you want.”   Resources:   Christy’s website   Books:   Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life , Sir Ken Robinson She Did It All Planner, Holly Homer 31 Positive Communication Skills for Women, Christy Largent      Free Downloads: Positive Intention 2020 Worksheet: Text “GOALS2020” to 44222 Life Assessment 2020: Text “LIFE2020” to 44222   Speaking Inquiries: Do you need an entertaining and encouraging speaker for your event? Text 530-949-3646 and leave a call back number or email christy@christylargent.com.   Rate & Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

053 Christy Largent- New Year's Eve Show

Forgiveness. It’s so important and yet sometimes so difficult. In this podcast, Christy tells a story that illustrates the work of forgiveness and the power of freedom and abundance you will experience if you do the hard work of forgiveness.   Key Idea: Forgiveness is a key to living a positive and abundant life. And you can do it.   Resources: Christy’s Website: www.christylargent.com   Free Download: Mindset Reset Cards Text “OPPMIND” to 44222   Book: Forgiveness Makes You Free, Fr. Ubald Rugirangoga   Speaking Inquiries: Do you need an entertaining and encouraging speaker for your event? Text 530-949-3646 and leave a call back number or email christy@christylargent.com   Rate & Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

5 Minute Motivation - Forgiveness

In this episode Christy shares from her heart about the best Christmas Gift ever.   Key Ideas: “We celebrate Jesus’ birth today - and it’s also a celebration of his death and resurrection.” “You can live every day with joy and gratitude because of this best gift ever.”   Resources:   Christy’s website         Books:   Women’s Study Bible   Journaling Bible   31 Positive Communication Skills for Women, Christy Largent      Free Download: 31 Ways to be More Positive Text “31Positive” to 44222   Speaking Inquiries: Do you need an entertaining and encouraging speaker for your event? Text 530-949-3646 and leave a call back number or email christy@christylargent.com.   Rate & Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

052 Christy Largent

Think About Good Things. Not always easy, but super important to the outcome of our life. In this podcast, Christy gives 3 simple ways to think good things. Recognize you have Power over your thougths. Pick the thought you want to think Practice thinking about good things. Key Idea: We need to exercise Judgement every day. But we can make it a helper rather than a hurter. Resources: Christy’s Website: www.christylargent.com Free Download: Mindset Reset Cards Text “OPPMIND” to 44222 Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck, Ph.D. Speaking Inquiries: Do you need an entertaining and encouraging speaker for your event? Text 530-949-3646 and leave a call back number or email christy@christylargent.com Rate & Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. (Please link this to iTunes, on my page so they can review the podcast)

5 Minute Motivation - Think About Good Things

This show is a fun, informational and inspirational program designed to encourage working moms. Sometimes I have interviews with amazing moms and then sometimes I just share from my heart for encouragement.

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Encouraging Words for Working Moms with Christy Largent

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