Epic Exchanges Kelly Snider - event producer, writer, and speaker

This week our guest is Wendy Cole
Knowing from childhood she was a girl, Wendy yielded to familial and societal expectations to fit in. At age 67, Wendy changed her life with her transition. Beginning in January 2015 she focused internally: accepting who she really was, confronting fears, doubts, and anxieties that held her back for decades. She took the leap of faith to find freedom and joy in being herself. By July 2015, six months later, Wendy was living as a woman. She had her long-awaited surgery at NYU Medical in 2017. Wendy knows by focusing inwardly to find freedom and joy will benefit the rest of your life.  
Exchange Quotes:
“The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don’t let them put you in that position.” – Leo Buscaglia
“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde
Exchange Links:
Wendy’s websites: https://MeetWendyCole.com and https://wendycolegtm.net

Find Wendy on FB ( https://www.facebook.com/wendycolegtm) and IG @wcole212
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This week our guest is Laticia Brice
Laticia is a black woman in tech who is not afraid to take risks or break from tradition, whether it’s leaving a successful career behind to go after her dreams, taking over a European River Tour, or diving into the Mediterranean. She created the Digital Growth HUB membership to give overwhelmed entrepreneurs a clear road map that keeps them focused and on task so they can make real progress and create a successful business.
Exchange Quotes:
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right” - Henry Ford
“Everything is Figureoutable”  – Marie Forleo
Exchange Links:
https:// www.laticiabrice.com/achieve-your-business-goals/
https://www.instagram.com/laticiabriceconsulting/
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This week our guest is Carmen Leal
Carmen Leal is a storyteller and the author of multiple books, articles, devotionals, and human-interest stories. Carmen relocated from Hawaii to Oshkosh, yes, there is a story behind the move, and has become an awesome dog mom. 
Carmen and her husband have become reluctant gardeners and know a crazy amount about Wisconsin weeds. She is the mother of two sons, two incredible grandsons, and Coconut, the best imperfectly perfect rescue dog in the world.
 
Exchange Quotes:
“I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.” – Doris Day
“Be the person your dog thinks you are.” — C.J. Frick
Exchange Links:
Carmen on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rescuemoredogs
 
Website: www.carmenleal.com
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Today we feature another children’s book author and welcome Vie Portland to Epic Exchanges
Vie Portland is a confidence coach, an author, a motivational speaker, and a social entrepreneur. Her aim in life is to leave the world a kinder, happier, more confident, place than when she joined, and her children's books are part of that. 
Exchange Quotes:
“Somewhere, inside all of us, is the power to change the world.” – Roald Dahl
“It’s who we are and what we do that matters; the rest is just fancy packaging.” – Vie Portland
Exchange Links:
www.vieness.co.uk
@VieNessCIC on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
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This week our guest is Emily Kady
Emily Kady is a Spiritual Medium and Intuitive Channeler who understands the pressures of overachievement all too well. Despite her many accomplishments, including owning two 7-figure businesses by the age of 37, she found herself suffocating under the weight of others' expectations, as she was just striving to fit in. This led to a devastating burnout, leaving her drained and disillusioned, searching for purpose and fulfillment in life.
 
In 2015, a near-death experience shook her to the core, awakening her to the preciousness of life, and igniting a fierce desire to uncover her life purpose and live it authentically, free from the confines of others' expectations.
Exchange Quotes:
“Surrendering to who you really are and why you are here may very well change the world.” – Maria Flynn
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” – Brené Brown 
Exchange Links:
Emily on FB and IG: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyKadySpiritualMedium
 https://www.instagram.com/emily_kady_spiritual_medium/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6lOJeVKrMvqSO8zE-fpbLQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emily_kadee
Website: emilykady.com
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This week our guest is Jason Clawson
Jason Clawson is a therapist with over 16 years' experience, specializing in trauma, grief, addiction, and mental health. In 2018, his wife's battle with stage 4 Colon Cancer turned his world upside down. After her passing, Jason grappled with depression and isolation but found healing through love, support and giving back. Now, as the Co- founder of Hope Kit, he spreads hope worldwide to others who are facing some of the most challenging times in life.
Exchange Quotes:
“There is no shame in asking for help. It is one of the most courageous things you’ll ever do and will lead to greater connection with those around you.” – Laura Lane
“Healing is the art of reclaiming joy from sorrow.” – Jason Clawson
Exchange Links:
https://hopekit.com/
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Connect with Jason on LinkedIn
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