Sharing Passion and Purpose Nancy Moore

This episode is with a very special guest, my daughter and intern, Mackenzie Ann. During this conversation we’ll visit about her four years at The University of Arkansas – from her sorority to her studies - and a little about what we love about Fayetteville (there’s a lot!). Mackenzie has cracked the code for herself on time management and organization so she offers some tips in those areas to help others. She also shares about how she maximized her study abroad experience during her junior year and her upcoming summer internship at L’Oreal!

In this episode, Danielle Melton, Founder of MOTHERboard Society, and I visit about our experience attending the ALT Summit Conference for the first time.
Many of you know that I had the opportunity to speak @altsummit in Palm Springs in March and althought it was my first time attending this women’s conference, it won’t be my last. From the relaxed vibe to the excitement of being a part of an incredible community of women who understand what it’s like to be a creative entrepreneur. I met so many amazing people, including @danielleamelton, Founder @joinmotherboard, a true powerhouse, who is also from Tulsa. We didn’t know each other prior to attending the event and joked that we had to meet in California to connect in Oklahoma. I have had several people ask about my experience and if attending was “worth it” – the answer is a resounding yes – it’s worth it on so many levels, most importantly, your time and money is an investment in yourself and your professional journey.
I invited Danielle for a conversation to share more about our experiences at ALT Summit and learn her thoughts on the overall caliber of women who attend and the topics that are shared and discussed. We recorded an Instagram live and I'm now sharing the audio version. Danielle is incredible and I’m excited to share our visit with you!
To learn more about Danielle, check her out on Instagram: @danielleamelton

From teen mom to securing a supporting role in a modern family musical at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center this month, Patricia Pineda, is one amazing mom!
Patricia was nominated in Tulsa Kids' Amazing Mom contest by her daughter, Dayann, who had some very special words about her mother whom she describles as her "biggest cheerleader". Besides being a supportive mom to two daughters, Patricia is a U.S.Navy Veteran and a recent college graduate. But there have been times when Patricia struggled as a single mom, battling depression and homelessness, and she will never forget being in that place.  Today, Patricia is focused on being a good mom and helping her daughters create meaningful lives.

Tracy Spears has made a career out of helping others. As the Founder of the Exceptional Leaders Lab, she engages with developing leaders, inspiring teamwork and creating inclusive cultures. She’s a best-selling author, host of the Shift Out Loud Podcast, TEDx speaker (you should look her up!) and keynote speaker among many other things.  During this podcast we’ll discuss her humble beginnings growing up in a trailer park in Tulsa as well as being  disowned by her parents in her early twenty’s when they found out she was gay, and how all these life experiences shaped her into who she is today. She is a cheerleader to those who don’t want to play small and what to shift out loud! I hope you enjoy this conversation with Tracy Spears.

Heather Matheson has built a sweet business providing Peace, Love and Cookies - appropriately the name of her business - to the Tulsa area. She started the business as a home bakery and quickly outgrew her space with her yummy cookie recipes that are baked fresh daily. With a background in social work and her business looking for a new location, it didn't take long for someone to connect her with Family and Children's Services in Tulsa and the results couldn't be sweeter. They had a commercial kitchen that they used for teaching food service skills to people in their programs.
Her employees are all a part of the Women in Recovery program and as she admits, she has built more than a business. It's early-morning therapy sessions mixed with mutual connection and support for the women who are part of her team. The result of this winning combination includes women who are building their lives to be become better and more productive for themselves and their children while breaking cycles of poverty, abuse and incarcaration. 
To find out more about Peace, Love and Cookies Tulsa:
PeaceLoveandCookiesTulsa.com
Instagram: @peaceloveandcookiestulsa
Facebook: Peace, Love and Cookies Tulsa

Whitney Virden didn’t think she had a creative bone in her body until she did some soul searching following a tragic event that occurred in her family. That event instigated major reflection and life altering changes where she reprioritized her life and changed direction to focus more on her family and kids.  She severed ties with her traditional 9-5 job where she traveled for work. This break allowed her time to explore a different career – one that was completely different than what she attended college for – and her love for floral design was born.
Whitney is the Owner of Roots and Blooms Floral Shop located in Bartlesville and Pawhuska, OK. Over the past few years, she has aligned herself spiritually, creatively, and emotionally and can clearly see her path to purpose. When I caught up with Whitney, she was selected to be among the floral artists in the Art in Bloom show at The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa. This experience resulted in winning first place from the guests votes!
During this visit you’ll hear Whitney’s career path in business, how tapping into her creativity revealed her artistic heart, and why she believes that everyone has some creativity; they just have to find it!