Good Hearts Podcast with Kristen Harness

Kristen Harness
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Entrepreneurship

I'm Kristen, the host of The Good Hearts Podcast. I love connecting with and talking to people who have dedicated their lives, careers, and hearts to making a difference around the world and to living with purpose. I highlight the stories and struggles of social impact entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and helping professionals. They share their feelings, fears, failures, and the rewarding moments that make it all worth it! These are deeply insightful and intimate interviews with ordinary people, doing extraordinary things for others. Join me https://www.goodheart.app/

  1. 12/09/2024

    Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Self-Love with Harriet Bratt

    In this episode of the Good Hearts Podcast, I interview Harriet Bratt, a passionate speaker and trainer who emphasizes the importance of self-love, authenticity, and leading with love in both your personal and professional life. Harriet shares her journey from burnout in the healthcare sector to discovering the power of experiential breakthroughs like firewalking and arrow-breaking. She discusses the significance of self-compassion, setting boundaries, and the impact of vulnerability in communication. She encourages listeners to embrace their potential and reminds them that they are capable of achieving greatness! Please connect with Harriet using the links below. Be sure to listen and share! https://www.instagram.com/harrietbrattspeaker/ https://www.facebook.com/HarrietBrattWarrior/ https://www.harrietbratt.com/ Ladies, are you looking for proven strategies to help you navigate challenging times with strength? Check out my toolkit that enables you to go beyond basic business fundamentals to learn the true foundation of success - Emotional Resilience Emotional Resilience for Professional Women Toolkit

    35 min

  2. 10/18/2024

    Becoming in Service to Others with David C. Olcott

    David C. Olcott is the Founder, President, and CEO of Samurai Success, Inc., an international executive, organizational, and personal coaching firm headquartered in Denver, CO. In this profound episode, David shares how true success begins with healing at your core. He shows us how to break free from internal barriers and live in service to others by stepping into our most authentic selves. David reveals his powerful philosophy on how understanding your deepest values and beliefs is the key to not only personal transformation but also to serving others more effectively in business. Through his unique coaching methods, David helps entrepreneurs look inward, challenge limiting beliefs, and realign with their true purpose. He creates a supportive and motivated environment for you to master and grow at what you do best! To take this even further, there are 3 ways to connect with David and his team: 1. Visit his ⁠website ⁠and contact him directly 2. Purchase his book, ⁠Swords of Illumination⁠ 3. Follow him on ⁠social media ⁠ Ladies, Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to break free from the emotional chains that hold you back, to release the lingering consequences of past trauma, and to step boldly into the life you were meant to live. Are you ready? ⁠Built to Last Roadmap – Heal Your Past, Build to Last: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders for Lasting Success⁠

    37 min

  3. 10/10/2024

    The Impact of Trauma on Entrepreneurship - My Personal Journey

    In this episode of the Good Hearts Podcast, Kristen Harness reflects on her personal journey with mental health, particularly depression and anxiety, and how these experiences have shaped her entrepreneurial path. She shares her story of starting businesses driven by passion and compassion, but also the mistakes she made along the way that led to burnout and loss. Kristen emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and healing from past trauma, while also outlining the top 10 mistakes she made as a startup founder, providing valuable insights for others in similar situations. Takeaways You can learn more from failures than successes. Living out of alignment with your heart can lead to depression. Past trauma can significantly impact decision-making. Setting boundaries is crucial for sustainability in business. Prioritizing health and well-being is essential for success. Don't quit on a product too soon; it may have potential. Hiring the right people is vital for a healthy work culture. Listening to too many voices can lead to confusion. Healing from past trauma is necessary for personal growth. Passion must be balanced with financial viability in business. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Awareness and Personal Journey 07:23 The Impact of Trauma on Entrepreneurship 15:22 Navigating Burnout and Rediscovering Purpose 17:41 Top 10 Mistakes in Entrepreneurship

    29 min

  4. 08/06/2024

    Empowered: A Story of Resilience and Hope with Angie Staley

    Today my special guest is Angie Staley. Angie most recently worked with survivors of human trafficking as a program advocate and case manager under the anti -trafficking transitional housing with United Way of Pasco County. She provided advocacy, case management, and life coaching and was on call for other agencies when a client needed to stay in a hotel. whether it was from escaping a situation or from homelessness. She served on the United Way Task Force Board as well as the Tampa Bay Task Force Board as a survivor leader. Prior to working with survivors, she was a full -time single mom, coached various sports with her kids and supported them in their endeavors. She had the privilege of working with adults with disabilities as a residential coordinator case manager and a trainer in Weld County and served as a volunteer victim advocate with the Greeley Police Department for almost six years. She is a Monarch program survivor, and she was sex trafficked by her father, who was also a low -level handler in the CIA. Having lived experiences has expanded her ability to see and support others with lived experiences.

    24 min

  5. 07/03/2024

    Saving Lives with Wearable Medical IDs - The Story of Tag4Life's Founder and CEO

    A staggering 1 in 3 people worldwide are considered medically vulnerable. Tag4Life saves lives by advocating wearable medical IDs. They offer education, provide medical IDs to those in need for a low cost, and through Codes 4 Care, furnish medical IDs to underserved communities for FREE. All of tag4life's founders received liver transplants at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. Some needed more than one liver, or even another organ entirely. Benjamin Weinberg, Tag4Life's Founder and CEO shares more about what brought him to start Tag4Life and offers insight into this important work. www.tag4life.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/tag4life-org-78b236284/

    42 min

  6. 06/21/2024

    When Love and Faith Lead You to Another Country

    On this episode, you will hear from Sarah Reed, a missionary and nonprofit Founder in Mexico City. Sarah shares her journey from Denver, CO to Mexico City and what life is like as a missionary living full-time among some of the poorest people in Mexico City. Sarah is full of life and joy, and you will be inspired when you listen to her courageous story.

    33 min

  7. 05/30/2024

    Teaching Children with Autism How to Thrive with Elizabeth Govostis

    My guest in this episode is Elizabeth Govostis. She is a Registered Behavioral Therapist and Teacher at a school for autistic children. Elizabeth shares her experience, challenges, and vision for the future she wishes for the students she works with.

    35 min

  8. 07/30/2021

    A Solution to Pain-free Practice in Dentistry with Stephanie Botts

    Today you will hear the story of Stephanie Botts, a Clinical Dental Hygienist turned entrepreneur and small business owner. She’s been a clinical dental hygienist for 13 years and recently founded her company, Posturepros, to help her fellow dental professionals with their ergonomics and posture. You will hear as she explains some hard truths around pain and disabilities being far too common in dentistry, She experienced it herself and decided she wanted to do something to help. She still see patients 2 days a week, but now also cares for dental professionals. During covid she experienced the fear and fatigue so many of us did and she really felt it in her work, especially being a front line worker. Stephanie has a fascinating story to tell and I can’t wait for you to hear more.  You can learn more about her consulting business at www.posturepros.net You can follow Stephanie at LINKEDIN

    41 min
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I'm Kristen, the host of The Good Hearts Podcast. I love connecting with and talking to people who have dedicated their lives, careers, and hearts to making a difference around the world and to living with purpose. I highlight the stories and struggles of social impact entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and helping professionals. They share their feelings, fears, failures, and the rewarding moments that make it all worth it! These are deeply insightful and intimate interviews with ordinary people, doing extraordinary things for others. Join me https://www.goodheart.app/

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