Positive Blatherings Podcast ROC Vox Podcast Network

When I asked Lisa Nolan to describe herself in 3 words, she answered: Approachable, Engaging and Firm. Not only are these words spot-on, but after this conversation, I came to realize that these three words have important meanings when dealing with Domestic Violence (DV). As the Director of Prevention Education, Lisa is all about reaching people and giving them the knowledge to help themselves. As an empath, she wants to save everyone; as a realist, she knows that empowering them will be of greater benefit. You can find Lisa at WillowCenter.org

The first week of August is International Clown Week! (Aug 1-7) and i bring this to your attention not because I am a clown - it's because I know a great clown and she's my guest today!
Lillian Knight Faison is a professional Nurse and knows a think or two about healing. She believes that laughter is one of the best ways to heal the human spirit and it was through clowning that she has found her joy. Certified by the fine folks at Grease Paint Alley (https://greasepaintalleyclowns.weebly.com/) Lillian has formed her own company and loves to bring laughter and happiness to the young, old and everyone she can. Join me in this Blathering with Lillian Knight Faison, aka "Sunny Hope", the proprietor and boss-clown at Sunny Hope Umbrella Agency! (https://sunnyhope.agency/)

Amanda Ashley has made a wonderful name for herself in the music community, here in Rochester and all over the country and even the world. From her work with kids and the LGBTQ+ community to her soulful music projects and her podcast, Amanda has worked hard at spreading joy and peace wherever she goes. Join us in a Blathering that will be music to your ears. Find her at www.amandaashleymusic.com

#100 - Luck brought me to this episode. KL Wells is the Founder and CEO of Voices In Courage, an organization devoted to supporting the families of people who suffer from addiction. Finding support and guidance for those who are helping to care for a loved one who are in the dark depths of addiction was next top impossible, which is why KL Wells started this organization. She saw a need because of her own personal experiences caring for her son.

There are many nuggets of wisdom in this episode and I really enjoyed KL's energy and approach to live, business and being human. This is a Blathering to Remember.

Allison Roberts was my guest for episode 53 and we never got to talk about this amazing business she has helped create and build. Today, I Blather with the leadership of Impact Interactive, which is "A Theatre-based Approach to Professional Learning". They help businesses and organizations train their staff on many issues, including sexual harassment and racism. Join me with Allison, Jodie Beckwith and Jonathan Ntheketha as we discuss this vital and fun way of helping our world make the change we all want to see. Find them at impactinteractive.org

Becca Delaney Johnson is quiet, timid and shy. So, if you didn't just laugh outloud then you clearly don't know Becca! The CEO of The Cause Collaborative Cause Collab, Becca has helped to define something now known as Cause Marketing. Her business caters to Not-For-Profit organizations...but the business is very much for-profit! However, she has carved a thoughtful and successful niche in this space, helping organizations spend their marketing dollars effectively all while designing strategies and dreaming up ways to get their Cause out to the world. This Blathering went by so fast for me and I am sure you will have fun. Becca has gone from the Ground Up in most everything in life and is still striving to make a change and improve the world, while taking care of her family and putting smiles on people's faces. Blather with us!