Conversations with Joan CYACYL

Inner strength is an essential skill that’s necessary for carrying out tasks, making decisions, and achieving goals. Without it, it’s difficult to start anything, and it’s difficult to get to the finish line.  Alyssa Ages was able to flip Mack truck tires and walk with 300 pounds on her back. She was the strongest she had ever been, until her body betrayed her. During the process of rebuilding her strength, she began to wonder: What if strength isn’t about how much we can lift, what if it’s about how we manage life’s struggles? Alyssa explains how the pursuit and possession of strength can permeate every aspect of our lives, from building resilience and confidence, to finding joy in discomfort, to teaching us to handle adversity. Alyssa is a journalist whose work has appeared in Wired, Men’s Journal, Publisher’s Weekly, Parents, Spin, and Vibe. She is a former personal trainer and group fitness instructor, as well as a strongman competitor, marathoner, triathlete, and occasional rock climber. She is the author of the book, Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength.
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Joy is one of our basic needs, and yet it eludes many. When we experience life’s challenges and turmoil it may difficult to live in joy. Grace Harry learned how to see her pain as a gift that created a pathway for joy. She discusses about how we find joy, re-discover it, and incorporate it into our daily lives. Grace worked for 30 years as a music industry executive at Island Def Jam and Jive Records, and was once married to Usher. Today, she helps people welcome joy back into their lives. Her new book is The Joy Strategist: Your Path to Inner Change.
 
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Women are increasingly controlling wealth. Research shows that 95 percent of women will be a primary financial decision maker at some point in their lives. Nancy Tengler believes that it’s important for women to develop the knowledge and skills required to accumulate wealth and build an investment portfolio. She offers strategies for investing, especially in these times of inflation and rising interest rates. Nancy is CEO and chief investment officer of Laffer Tengler Investments. Her career as a portfolio manager spans 40 years. She is a financial commentator on media and author of the book, The Women’s Guide to Successful Investing: Achieving Financial Security and Realizing Your Goals.
 
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When we think of well-being, we often think of our physical and mental health. But, according to  Kamlesh Patel, affectionately known as Daaji, there is a third system we often overlook: the spiritual anatomy. He contends that the chakras lead us back to the sustainable happiness and meaning we desire. Daaji discusses how we can learn how to nurture our spiritual anatomy to become our most authentic, divine self. Daaji is the spiritual leader of the Heartfulness Organization and the author of numerous books including Heartfulness Way and Designing Destiny. His new book is Spiritual Anatomy: Meditation, Chakras, and the Journey to the Center.
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According to Allison Carmen, at some point in life, a significant number of women may find themselves without a partner, face financial uncertainty, and shoulder the responsibility of being the sole caretaker for their children if they have any. She discusses why women should prioritize investing in fulfilling careers and building strong female friendships. Allison is business consultant and life coach. She is the host of the podcast, Ten Minutes to Less Suffering, and author of The Gift of Maybe and A Year without Men.
 
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Online dating is a big part of the dating world today and is one of the main ways people look for a partner. The Pew Research Center reported that 3 in 10 U.S. adults have used dating apps. When meeting strangers online, how can you be sure the person is legitimate and has your best interests at heart? Donna Marie Hayes was scammed and robbed of her life’s savings by a man that she described as the “love of her life”. When she began the relationship, Donna was at the top of her game. She had a successful career on Wall Street and was starring in her own one woman off Broadway show. Donna shares how she fought back and the lessons she learned. Donna owns a coaching practice dedicated to helping women shed victimhood for empowerment. She is the author of the book, These Broken Roads: Scammed and Vindicated: One Woman’s Story.
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