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Coach Michael Messer is exhaling as he looks back (and looks forward) - and of course, all with intention! Join us on this "deep dive" episode as we explore some of the huge topics that have come up in Season 1 of the Discerning Strategies Podcast. 
We chat about some of our favorite moments with the amazing guests we've had. We also turn the tables and ask Michael his signature closing question: What rule have you had to break in your business? You'll LOVE his answer! 
Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for a summer series called "Meaningful Money". 
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOICES IN THIS EPISODE:
Meet Michael Messer
Michael on LinkedIn
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Host and Coach Michael Messer is welcoming Maja Ciric to the show today to have an in-depth conversation around passion and purpose - and impact.
Maja is a marketing, communication, and business development leader with 20 years of experience in corporate and nonprofit settings. She started her career working for automotive maker Daimler AG in Europe. After moving to the U.S., she joined Step One Automotive at the start of their operations and helped grow it into a billion-dollar company that ranks among the top hundred auto dealerships in the U.S. She's passionate about making a difference and made the jump from corporate America to a career in nonprofits becoming the Chief Development Officer for Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. 
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOICES IN THIS EPISODE:
Meet Maja Ciric on LinkedIn
Get to know Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
Meet Michael Messer
Michael on LinkedIn
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Emily and Jesse Cole are the owners of the Savannah Bananas, known as the Greatest Show in Sports. It was after Emily and Jesse got married that they started talking about how to get involved in foster care and adoption. In 2020, the Cole’s decided to become a licensed foster family, an action that would truly change their life.
Join Emily and host Michael Messer on this episode that totally shines a light on the need in every community around children that need family. Emily talks about the importance of using their platform to spread awareness and provide tools for others to get involved. 
Emily says "Our organization is committed to helping the whole foster care community. Advocating for everyone involved, Bananas Foster celebrates those already making a difference while inviting others to get involved so we can all help make this world a better place."
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Meet Emily Cole, and the family
Learn more about Bananas Foster
Meet Michael Messer
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Coach Michael Messer is ringing in the New Year by bringing us all to the table for a compelling conversation about understanding the biological and neurological wiring underneath our resistance to change. 
LISTEN FOR THIS POWERFUL MOMENT: "You don't have to have a plan that is going to get you all the way to the top of the mountain on day one. What you do need to know is ... what your first step is."
If you have these three elements - you might be ready for change:
Vision - What do you really want?
Is it painful enough right now that you're really motivated to actually do something about it?
Do you know what your first step is? 
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Shirzad Chamine | Positive Intelligence
Brene' Brown | Atlas of the Heart
James Clear | Atomic Habits
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOICES IN THIS EPISODE:
Meet Michael Messer
Michael on LinkedIn
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We're talking about being the change - and moving the needle! Marcia Dawood is an Angel Investor with a Purpose. Marcia was recently appointed to serve on the advisory committee for the Small Business Capital Formation Committee of the Security and Exchange Commission. She is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital and a member of Golden Seeds, one of the largest angel groups in the US. She's also Chair Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), the global professional society for angel investors. 
Marcia is on a mission to empower and educate everyone to realize their potential to invest in positive change. She is passionate about bridging the gap from early-stage inception to building thriving, profitable companies.
Marcia is a TEDx speaker and podcast host - and she believes wholeheartedly that change starts with "different and unique perspectives". 
Maricia's podcast - The Angel Next Door podcast is a show about how people got started investing in startup companies. 
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VOICES IN THIS EPISODE:
Meet Marcia Dawood
Marcia's Podcast - The Angel Next Door
Marcia's Upcoming Book - Do Good While Doing Well
Meet Michael Messer
Michael on LinkedIn
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Caroline Sumners is the CEO at Empower Academic Coaching - and she's about to open the treasure chest for business owners who want to grow with intention. Caroline talks about how she is creating impact and living her values with her team at Empower. She says, "one of the keys to succeeding at business is failing fast". 
Empower Academic Coaching specializes in supporting students with ADHD, anxiety, or other learning challenges reconnect to the joy of learning by focusing on the what, how, and why of learning.
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Caroline Sumners on LinkedIn
Contact Empower Academic Coaching
Michael Messer on LinkedIn
Contact Michael Messer & Discerning Strategies
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