She Finds Joy Kim Strobel

Ep 27 | Finding Purpose in Your Pain with Ashlee Bruggenschmidt
In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim has a conversation with Ashlee Bruggenschmidt, a former teacher turned principal. Ashlee also runs the Play for Kate Foundation in honor of her 11 year old daughter who tragically passed away in July of 2015 from an ATV accident.
Ashlee and Kim talk in-depth about how we can all overcome hard things and still reach for joy in our lives. Ashlee’s actions show that she continues to choose hope every day, even as she navigated some of the darkest times of her life. 
In this interview, Ashlee discusses firsthand what the days following the tragedy were like for her as a mother. She also describes the social support system made up of her family, friends, and community and how this helped her heal. This support was exactly what led her to her mission and the Play for Kate Foundation, which honors her daughter through numerous acts of service. Ashlee’s story is one of courage, faith, resilience, and taking darkness and turning it into passion and purpose. She chooses HOPE each and every day. 
Inside This Week’s Episode
In today’s episode, Kim and Ashlee talk about…

Grief—what it looks like, feels like, and how it continues to show up.Why you need a support system to help you navigate through difficult times.How to take trauma and turn it into a positive mission.Coping strategies Ashlee found helpful during her darkest days.
“...Once I got a purpose, I could start to see the light from the darkness…” - Ashlee Bruggenschmidt
Helpful Links 
Check out Play for Kate. This is the foundation that was founded to honor Ashlee’s daughter Kate and all that she embodied. Kate made such a difference in the lives of those who knew her. She was selfless, caring, energetic, and driven. The foundation built a playground in Kate's memory in Boonville, Indiana, as well as supports student scholarships. The foundation worked to pass HEA 1200—Kate's softball number was 12—into law, which dictates that all ATV riders younger than 18 must wear a helmet, both on public and private land.
About Ashlee
Ashlee is an elementary principal, President of the Play for Kate Foundation and has received many recognitions including Indiana Elementary Principal of the Year and Healthcare Hero in Evansville, IN. She’s also an activist working to ensure children’s safety and is determined to use her tragedy as a way to celebrate the life of her daughter, Kate. 

About Kim
Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!
 
You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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Ep 26 | Why Our Eating Habits are Mostly About Our Behaviors with Monica Reinagel
In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim talks with Monica Reinagel. Monica is a talented nutritionist who teaches self-love and how to form healthy eating habits that are sustainable in the long-term. 
Monica has her work cut out for her when Kim tells her about her old daily habit—eating four Hostess cupcakes before bedtime. Kim still struggles with that sugar addition. But Monica doesn’t like to call it an addiction. Instead, she shifts the focus toward strengthening mindsets, building an environment that supports goals, and creating healthy habits and a lifestyle that leads to healthy body weight without dieting. We focus too much on what we eat, rather than on how we can change our behavior and the driving forces behind our behaviors.
Monica wants to end fad diets once and for all. Remember—anything that you don’t think you can do for the rest of your life is barely worth doing in the first place.
Creating Healthy Eating Habits and Mindsets
In today’s episode, Kim and Monica talk about…

Why people know what to do when it comes to healthy eating habits, but they can’t seem to make it happen.Why very little of this has to do with what you do or don’t know about nutrition. The science of behavior changes. How to create sustainable habits and outcomes. Letting go of black-and-white thinking when it comes to enjoying food.
“People usually know what to do when it comes to eating habits, the problem is they struggle to consistently do it.” - Monica Reinagel
Helpful Links 
Website/Newsletter: Nutritionovereasy.com
Facebook
Instagram
Nutrition GPA App - It can help you make better food choices in a more consistent and nonperfectionist way. (NutritionGPA.com).    
7-day Mindset Reset Video Series - Lose the dieter's mindset that can be counterproductive to health. 
Monica has two podcasts
Nutrition Diva
Change Academy

About Monica
Monica Reinagel is a licensed nutritionist and host of the Nutrition Diva podcast. Through her online workshops and coaching programs, she helps people make positive and lasting changes in their health, nutrition, and eating habits. 
About Kim
Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!
 
You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim talks with Ticora Davis—an attorney, author, and speaker pushing culturally-relevant legal representation to black women and creatives of color. As a "purpose activator", Ticora seamlessly blends her knowledge of creative business law with her passion for pushing women to birth their dreams and achieve economic freedom. 
Ticora gets personal and shares her experience of working in a toxic environment as an attorney while pregnant. She felt great stress and anxiety, and when she went back to work after giving birth to her baby boy she was told by her male boss to “stay home and get over your pregnancy brain”. 
She describes her journey from desperately trying to make a living, to hearing the voice inside her encourage her that she was made for more. She talks people through their fears to pursue goals and chase after dreams. Ticora brings her spirituality front and center in both her business and her life. 
In today’s episode, Kim and Ticora talk about…
Toxic work environments and the stress and anxiety that comes from them.
Stepping through fears into your mission. 
The power of writing your dreams down and using affirmations to create your life. 
How to push yourself to produce God’s greatness inside of you.
Unleashing your spirituality and tapping into your Higher Power. 
“The power of dreaming helps pull you through “those” seasons” - Ticora Davis
Helpful Links 
Check out Ticora’s book, Planted to Produce. 
Kim and Ticora also talk about Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. 
About Ticora
Ticora Davis is an attorney, author, and speaker pushing culturally relevant legal representation to black women and creatives of color. As a "purpose activator," Ticora seamlessly blends her knowledge of creative business law with her passion for pushing women to birth their dreams and achieve economic freedom. You can find her at www.creatorslawfirm.com or on Instagram.
About Kim
Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!
 
You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim has a conversation with Leslie Tagorda, an accomplished brand astrologer who uses her skills to help women entrepreneurs find direction and inspiration in their businesses. She helps women show up as leaders and uncover hidden truths about themselves. 
Ep 24 | Using Astrology to Become Visible In Your Brand with Leslie Tagorda
In today’s episode, Kim and Leslie talk about…

The science of astrology and how to understand your natal chart. How our natal chart impacts various intricacies of our personalities, and how to use that knowledge to show up as a more confident leader.  Why it’s so important to understand and embrace our unique emotional needs. 
“...when you're meeting your emotional needs, you can work and be so much more productive and self-confident…” - Leslie Tagorda
Helpful Links 
Check out astro.com to learn about your own natal chart. 
About Leslie 
Leslie Tagorda is a brand astrologer and designer. She helps women-owned businesses and nonprofits shine brightly online. She created AstroBrand framework that combines brand strategy and precise astrological insight to help businesses. She offers strategy astrology sessions for businesses.
She also hosts her podcast, The Savvy Luminary. You can follow her on Instagram or check out her website here. 
About Kim
Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!
 
You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim sits down for a heart to heart with Andrea Owen about self-love, breaking out of our comfort zones, and putting our own happiness and fulfillment first. Andrea is a globally-known speaker, two-time author, life coach, and totally badass mom.
In today’s episode, Kim and Andrea talk about…

How to realize when it’s time to make a change in your life, before you ever hit “rock bottom”. Why we all need to take radical responsibility for our lives and our actions—it’s hard work, but it’s necessary to live the lives we want. How talking about the “hard stuff” can help us finally break unhealthy familial patterns, whether it be addiction or mental disorders.
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In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim speaks with Danielle Savory. She’s a certified sex coach for women who works hard to help women everywhere discover the joys of sex. Danielle and Kim talk about what “sexy” means to us women, and how we can work to embrace our sensuality. 
In today’s episode, Kim and Danielle discuss… 

How women can step into their inner sexual confidence by honoring themselves and their bodies.  Ways you can embrace your sexuality—maybe you don’t need lace and corsets to feel sexy. Do what makes you feel sexy! Why your mind-body connection is crucial to your sexuality. It’s important to be in touch with the sensations that turn you on.
About Danielle 
Danielle Savory is a master certified coach specializing in helping women have a better sex life. She uses her background in neuroscience and mindfulness to help women unpack what is holding them back from pleasure and how to connect more deeply with their bodies. Visit her website at Daniellesavory.com, or follow her on Instagram or add her on Facebook at Danielle Savory. 
About Kim
Kim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy!
 
You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community.

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