    Rev. Brian Akers is the Senior Minister of Oneness Center for Spiritual Living in Columbia, Maryland. Rev. Brian Akers has been serving in ministry for over 5 years and is committed to spiritual leadership, community involvement and inclusion. Listen in on our conversation about Navigating Spiritual Practice, Metaphysical Booby Traps and Rugged Individualism.   Conversation Topics: 3:34 - First teen group experience. 7:36 - Young adulthood leadership. 9:11 - Willing to fail. 11:30 - The practical application of spiritual practice. 13:30 - Creative thought inspires creative action. 14:55 - Metaphysical booby traps and rugged individualism. 21:55 - Feeling vulnerable then empowered. 26:17 - Modeling spiritual growth. 27:22 - Being in service to the local community and opportunities to have a seat at the table. 36:18 - Inspiring people to get involved and engaged through a focus of collaborative effort. 39:02 - Creating time, space and creative ways for spiritual practice. 44:00 - Clarity around religiosity. 49:03 - The best way to serve your community is to be curious.   Thank you for listening! Support “Living Aligned Living Forward” with a quick review on iTunes.  And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world. Your reviews and ratings help to spread our message and I read each one. 

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011 - Navigating Spiritual Practice, Metaphysical Booby Traps and Rugged Individualism with Brian Akers

Ramona Baylor's leadership mastery encompasses her military career, her current career as a federal employee and District Office in Toastmasters International. In this episode, she shares the importance of growth through leadership   Conversation Topics: 3:28 - I realized I had the ability to impact people around me and under me. 6:21 - Everyone is a person. Everyone needs someone there to guide them and mentor them. 8:10 -  Transitioning from a soldier to a civilian is a huge transition. 11:34 - My life philosophy is getting to know people and how can I help them on their journey. 13:40 - Building a strong foundation in Toastmasters. 21:10 - Tools for productivity. 24:33 - A mentorship story. 27:32 - What I know now...     We invite you to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Overcast, or Google Play. Support “Living Aligned Living Forward” with a quick review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world. Your reviews and ratings help to spread our message and I read each one.

010 - Leadership - The Importance of Growth Through Mentorship with Ramona Baylor

Tracy Brown, a dynamic spiritual leader and current chair of the Centers for Spiritual Living Leadership Council, shares how she uses her unique blend of spiritual, and organizational leadership to build bridges of equity. Listen in on our conversation about Building Bridges and Living a Green Light Life.       Conversation Topics: 2:46 - A common thread in my life… being a bridge builder across differences that stop other people. 9:13 - Courageous moments 12:08 - Pivotal points of leadership: creating a life I love and asking where can I serve.   16:22 - Life philosophy: You always have a choice. 19:53 - I live a green light life. 24:10 - Owning my voice. 30:04 - Inclusion for organizations based on their mission and values. 32:54 - We always move into alignment into what we have prioritized as important. 33:34 - Three things about inclusivity and diversity. Divine design, work in harmony and we can all make a difference. 35:37 - Ask yourself, "What is mine to do and then take action?"  Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and join the conversation about this episode j join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Living Aligned Living Forward Facebook Group 

009 - Building Bridges and Living a Green Light Life with Tracy Brown

Rev. Deb E. Hammond is dedicated to living a life that lifts her to a higher consciousness and supporting others in doing the same. Her passion is empowering others in rediscovering their Truth. Listen in on our conversation about Living the Timeless Journey.     Conversation Topics: 4:45 - The journey of trust. 6:56 - Skydiving beyond fear. 10:15 - This journey is the soul calling.  15:40 - An unexpected detour. 18:00  - Getting better at saying no.  20:08 - The gift of military and spiritual leadership.   27:05 - Choice, prayer, and support.   Thank you for listening! Join our discussion of this episode at the Living Aligned Living Forward Facebook Page.   Support “Living Aligned Living Forward” with a quick review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world. Your reviews and ratings help to spread our message and I read each one.   

008 - Living the Timeless Journey with Deb Hammond

Today’s conversation is with Jackie LaBarre. Jackie is a Spiritual Practitioner, life coach, and author. Through the conscious use of spiritual principles, she works with individuals and groups empowering them to reach their fullest potential and engineer a life they love. Her work is transformational.    Conversation Topics: 2:20 - Working as an engineer on the space shuttle program 4:22 - One of the few women who were first-time engineers. 8:15 - Making a major decision… identity as an engineer. 8:40 - Helping people engineer a better life. 9:35 - Using engineering process tools to discover cause and effect.  13:23 - Releasing a limiting belief.   21:30 - "I recognize, I am always in learning mode. I remain teachable."   Stay Connected with Jackie  Personal Facebook Conscious Healing Center Facebook  LinkedIn   To support the show:  We invite you to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Overcast, or Google Play. Support “Living Aligned Living Forward” with a quick review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world. Your reviews and ratings help to spread our message and I read each one. 

007 - Helping People Engineer A Life They Love with Jackie LaBarre

Rev. Michelle Wadleigh is the founding Spiritual Director of the Center for Spiritual Living North Jersey, a New Thought and Metaphysical community. She is a minister, speaker, and author of three books. She is a powerful mentor to spiritual leaders teaching them how to live authentic full lives. Listen in on our conversation about her journey and Stepping Into Your Courage.   Conversation Topics: The humanity in spirituality - 2:18 An epidemic of spiritual bypass - 3:30 In order to embrace your full spirituality, you have to be willing to embrace your humanity. - 4:50 Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water... - 6:35 A curious mind cannot be a judgmental mind.  - 19:01 Common myths surrounding forgiveness. - 22:07 Do your inner journey healing work. Find your own innocence early on. Find someone who loves you for you. - 36:45 Remembering to play. 45:38     Connect with Michelle Wadleigh   Website: michellewadleigh.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revjerseygirl/      Connect with Marie Kirkland   Website: https://www.mariekirkland.com 

006 - Spiritual Mentorship Series - Stepping Into Your Courage with Michelle Wadleigh

Phyllis G. Williams, educator, speaker and writer is dedicated to living her mission to inspire, inform, and ignite women to be the bold, authentic, and better version of themselves. Her book, Thee Art of Me, shares 30 strategies for discovering your self-worth. Listen in on our conversation about her journey and Passing the Gift of Growth.      Conversation Topics: Using Toastmaster skills to help students advance - 2:55 Haiku: the six-word story - 5:31 Unapologetically me - 6:46 What is your life philosophy? - 8:21 Pass the gift of growth - 11:00 Toastmasters Journey - 15:30 Rest, rest, rest… 19:21       Thee Art of Me: Thirty Strategies for Discovering Your Self-Worth   Connect with Phyllis   Website Facebook Facebook Page Twitter Instagram     Thank you for listening!    To support the show, please take a moment to rate the show and share a review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world.      

005 - Passing the Gift of Growth with Progress Promoter Phyllis G. Williams

In our Spiritual Mentorship Series, Rev Dusty Rippelmeyer shares her journey and reminds us that as we give of ourselves, to also “Be Willing to Ask, Receive and Let Go."   Rev Dusty is the Senior Minister and Spiritual Director of the Triangle Center for Spiritual Living   Triangle Center for Spiritual Living     Conversation Topics:   Spiritual journey and having the awareness that something was - 5:40 The mentor showed up in many different ways. - 8:45 Integrating self-care into your schedule… add the big stones first. - 21:08 Be willing to receive as much as you are willing to give. - 27:04       Thank you for listening!    To support the show, please take a moment to rate the show and share a review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world.     

004 - Spiritual Mentorship Series: Be Willing to Ask, Receive and Let Go with Dusty Rippelmeyer

In our Spiritual Mentorship Series, Rev Claire Middleton, educator, author and mentor shares her path into ministry and the importance of enjoying the journey. She reminds us to “Remember Your Passion and Do it!"   Conversation Topics:   I Know a Little Somethin' Somethin' - 5:28 At what moment did you own your voice as a spiritual leader? - 11:45 Don’t do it alone… make sure you have a mentor. - 15:18 Oft times people are financially successful but they never fill fulfilled because they did not do what they came here to do. - 18:07 Remember your passion...  - 20:00     Rev Claire is the author of "Creating Change in Your Life Through Affirmative Prayer”   Her upcoming book is “I Know a Little Somethin' Somethin'   Thank you for listening!    To support the show, please take a moment to rate the show and share a review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world.     

003 - Spiritual Mentorship Series: Remember Your Passion and Do It with Claire Middleton

Welcome to episode three of Living Aligned Living Forward, a podcast hosted by Marie Kirkland exploring how we live forward as we do our meaningful work in the world and lessons along the way. Today's conversation is with Cindy Grimes. If there’s a common thread throughout Cindy Grimes’ varied personal and professional experiences, it is her compassion and desire to empower people with understanding and practical tools to transform their personal lives and communities. Listen in to our conversation about Living the Value of Your Work.      Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living    Cindy Grimes TEDx Talk: Kindness is the Cure - A Call for Kindness     Conversation Topics: Discovering your highest values -  2:25 Becoming a grandmother and seeing life in the larger context of things - 4:22 The meaningful work: spiritual and prison ministry - 5:50 Stuck in a place of uncertainty. What would I love to see, create and experience? - 9:45 A story of transformation - 12:10 A personal story of living the value of compassion - 20:00 Invest time in yourself. All of this is an inside job - 32:33 Thank you for listening!    To support the show, please take a moment to rate the show and share a review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world.    

002 - Living the Value of Your Work with Cindy Grimes

Welcome to the first episode of Living Aligned Living Forward, a podcast hosted by Marie Kirkland exploring how we live forward as we do our meaningful work in the world and lessons along the way. In this episode, Marie shares the concept of Conversational Journeys and how to listen with an open heart and lean into the essence behind each conversation. Subscribe to our podcast for more to come!   Thank you for listening!    To support the show, please take a moment to rate the show and share a review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world. 

001- Living Beyond the Conversation

Welcome to the introduction episode of Living Aligned Living Forward, a podcast hosted by Marie Kirkland exploring how we live forward as we do our meaningful work in the world and lessons along the way.   Thank you for listening!    To support the show, please take a moment to rate the show and share a review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world. 

000 - Introducing Living Aligned Living Forward

Living Aligned Living Forward is an invitation to lean into our lives as we answer the question, how do we live aligned and live forward while doing our meaningful work in the world and supporting others to do the same. Marie Kirkland and her guests share stories, gifts, practices, and lessons that have propelled them forward. Our show is an intimate conversation covering many perspectives.

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Living Aligned Living Forward with Marie Kirkland

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