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In this final episode of Season 1, Gretchen Smoot shares her system for planning and achieving an insane amount of goals annually. With her background in finance she has wonderful tips and advice on setting financial goals and teaching children the value of money. Gretchen begins this episode sharing the story of her escape from a violent relationship in college and the courageous decisions she made to rewrite her future. Her story is one of courage and hope and a reminder that we each have the power to define our story, change our circumstances and write a happy ending for our life.
Gretchen holds a BS in Business from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and an MS in Applied Economics from the Jon. M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She is currently the CFO of the Everest Group and has been working with CEO George Morris for nearly 15 years. Active in church and community, Gretchen serves on numerous boards including PTA, Youth Lacrosse and Community Council. She is a wife and mother of 4 whose hobbies include visiting national parks, home renovation projects, reading, hiking and listening to podcasts. She loves taking pictures and has over 3,550,000 views as a Google Local Guide.
*If you or someone you love is in danger from domestic violence, help is available 24/7/365 from the National Domestic Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

We promised to bring back more of Dr. Matt and this episode does not disappoint! (Listen to episode 7 of this season if you missed it.)

In this episode Dr. Matt educates us on 2 of his best subjects. Part 1 is all about understanding and managing anxiety. If you have anxiety, you may be a highly sensitive person. He shares fascinating science on this.

In part 2, we take a deep dive into relationships. Want a more fulfilling relationship with your spouse or partner? He teaches us communication skills for more intimate connection with others. As always he shares valuable tools and resources along with his insight and advice.

For more from Dr. Matt, visit www.matttownsend.com

The books Dr. Matt refers to in this episode are: 

The Highly Sensitive Person in Love by Elaine Aron Ph.D. (Check out other books by Dr Aron as well!)

Hold me Tight by Sue Johnson

James Curry is an Emmy Award and three-time Peabody Award-winning journalist. He is author of the recently released memoir, Staying Alive. His work has been seen on CNN, The Weather Channel, Fox Business, and local news stations throughout the United States. At the age of 24 he was one of the youngest newscast producers ever appointed by CNN. Some of the most memorable stories he covered at CNN include the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the killing of Osama Bin Laden, the Deep Water Horizon oil spill, numerous mass shootings, The Boston Marathon Bombing and the Trump Campaign. James is also a Marine Corps combat veteran. He was in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2004 and later was handpicked to serve as one of the Marine Corps' elite embassy guards. He holds a B.S. in political science from Troy University in Alabama and a M.S. in journalism from South Dakota State University. I loved talking to James and hearing about his life. In this episode we hear his remarkable survival story-- from escaping an abusive home, to surviving the war in Iraq and beating cancer--all before the age of 25, James shares his insight on beating the odds and how cancer changed his perspective on life and needing and helping other people. His transformation experiences and achievements in the military, and his experience facing death provide a powerful metaphor for setting and achieving goals and making the decision to fight to live, no matter what you face. James also shares stories about his time with CNN, what's it's like to be a producer and his experience breaking one of the biggest stories of the past two decades. Don't miss this episode. www.iamjamescurry.com

So many of us have fitness goals but never seem to get the weight off or keep it off. What if you could actually have that body you've been dreaming about--no matter how old you are or how much you have to lose? If you have a goal to lose weight, get fit and send your energy through the roof--listen to this episode! 

Carli Williams @fitnesscarli is a successful Instagram influencer and fitness coach with a devoted tribe of over 70,000 followers. Listen to her speak and you'll understand why. She is authentic, inspiring and delightful (disclaimer: she is also my daughter!) In this episode, Carli shares her personal transformation story along with tips and advice and some mental hacks for losing weight and getting fit. Listen to this episode and learn about Carli's new meal plan based on the latest science on metabolic health and weight loss.*

As a busy mother of 3 beautiful children, including identical twin boys, she has walked the talk of getting her own body back into shape following the miracle of pregnancy and childbirth--even after carrying twins and having a c-section. Her specialty is helping other women achieve the same results. In addition to helping women of all ages, she has also helped a lot of men join in the challenge and take control of their fitness goals.  

In this episode, Carli also shares the story of @fitnesscarli and how her personal journey grew into the successful business she has today. Her series of meal plans and workout guides have catapulted her into the fitness coach space where she has earned over $1 million dollars of revenue to date. Her popular weight loss challenges with big cash prizes have been a catalyst for thousands of people to find the tools, motivation and support they need to finally reach their fitness goals. 

For more information visit www.fitnesscarli.com Check out the before and after photos of thousands of clients and follow @fitnesscarli on Instagram.

I hope this episode inspires you to commit to your own fitness journey and/or turn a passion you have into a successful career!

*As with any fitness program, consult your physician before starting a weight loss and exercise program. Carli's discussion of metabolic health is a general discussion and not meant to be a guide for individuals with underlying health conditions requiring special medical care.

Having trouble achieving success on your own? Finding and joining the right team can change your world. That's what happened to Chad Wagstaff. In this episode, Chad talks about his path to building a successful career in real estate. Listen as he shares his story about struggling on his own, getting fired, and finally achieving a breakthrough. The secret to Chad's massive success was finding the right team with a winning system, in addition to his incredible work ethic and personal discipline. 

Just one of my favorites takeaways from this episode:

"Roadblocks are like a rock in a river. You just have to find a way to navigate around them!" - Chad Wagstaff

Chad began selling real estate in 2012. Within a year, he joined the #1 Century 21 office in the world and quickly excelled to become a top producing and award winning Realtor on the Elite Team. Chad has personally sold more than 350 homes representing over $100,000,000 in sales volume. His clients love working with him and it's easy to understand why when you listen to this episode. In addition to helping clients buy or sell their primary residences, Chad also helps investors looking to build a portfolio of income properties.

Chad graduated from Brigham Young University in 2009 with a BS degree in Urban Planning and Development. In 2015 he became licensed as an Associate Broker in the state of Utah.

Chad is the team trainer for the Elite Team at Century 21 Everest in Cottonwood Heights, UT. The Elite Team is currently ranked as the #3 large team nationwide and #4 team globally for Century 21 and is the #1 Large Team in Utah and the Rocky Mountain Region (2017-2020). Chad is also a real estate performance coach with The Everest Sales System. You can contact Chad at Chadwagstaff@gmail.com or reach him by phone at 801.669.1485

Do you dread getting a professional headshot or having your picture taken? Not if photographer pro Carrie Mann is behind the lens! In this episode, Carrie shares the story of her successful business, Purple Moss Photography, all the way from her initial idea through building her own studio. She didn't hire a contractor, she learned how to do it and built it HERSELF! This woman knows how to get it done and her story will inspire you. An added bonus is her discussion on the importance of branding yourself for success. She also shares tips on how her minimalist lifestyle increases her productivity! Enjoy. Carrie Mann on Purple Moss Photography: I started this business because I found joy in seeing people light up when they love their pictures. Our lighting, studio space, and team are all behind you; making you look and feel your best.  I’m confident you’ll love the experience and results! For more info or to book a shoot, visit:  https://slc.purplemossphotography.com/