Building Your Businesswith Sara Troy and her guest Shanan Terale, on air from August 13th
I work with first-generation professionals who struggle to make their money go the same distance as colleagues, who overpay on their taxes, and who struggle to build a secure and sustainable nest egg to create their long-term wealth vision and implement it. Born middle-class, my family lost everything twice because of crises. I became the first in my family to go to college, graduate school and to practice law, but I still felt powerless to help. But throughout my career, I had worked with every type of financial professional, worked at a family office for a billionaire family, and learned to practice law from some of the best lawyers who operate at the highest levels. So, I integrated my skills and knowledge with my playful nature to create educational tools to help people develop financial agency so they can navigate these common life struggles using the same tools as the wealthy 1%.
Shanan Terale completed her bachelor’s degree in Economics and Latino Studies at Columbia University. She spent several years at FactSet Research Systems and was promoted multiple times and she managed a team and 3 of the top 10 sell-side accounts. Shanan graduated from Northwestern University with a dual degree: an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and J.D. from Pritzker School of Law. While there she worked at a family office that specializes in healthcare, JVC Investment Partners. Shanan has practiced law at Cahill, Gordon & Reindel LLP, Ropes & Gray LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP specializing in Restructuring, Special Situations and General Corporate transactions, which includes debt finance, capital markets and M&A practice. Shanan sits on the board of directors for NAMI Metro Suburban, which is based in western Chicago and the nearby suburbs. NAMI is a trailblazer in the mental health advocacy and recovery space. Shanan chairs the Governance committee and serves as a member on its finance committee. Along the way, she started helping ambitious professionals who are the first high-earners in their families create their dream lives while working on her own. She knows the challenges and opportunities that come with being a first-generation high-earner and she created PEARLFECTIONIST(A) to increase her impact.
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Quantum Spirituality with Sara Troy and her guest Dara McKinley, on air from August 6th
The truth is: We all have someone or something to forgive – perhaps even ourselves. We know it’s good to forgive but we might not know how to do it. In 2012, after facing a personal challenge that her extensive skills and education couldn’t resolve, Dara searched online for a “forgiveness how-to” and was only met by a lot of “why” one should forgive. When a logical path came to her and after completing it, she felt peaceful and free for the first time in three years.
This epiphany led her to dedicate herself to researching and teaching this powerful concept, helping others process stuck emotions and move forward with passion and clarity.
Dara McKinley has studied and worked in the realm of spirituality and health for over three decades and possesses a graduate degree in Contemplative/Buddhist Psychology. In 2012, difficult life circumstances pointed her to forgiveness where she realized that many spoke prolifically about why one should forgive but no one spoke of how. Her background enabled her to successfully create and follow a forgiveness path that worked, but in the years that followed, the experience made her see some significant themes. In particular, she saw how mainstream forgiveness understanding (pardoning, ceasing anger, having compassion, and letting go) was obscuring the forgiveness path. She also saw that people who identified as spiritual-but-not-religious required a forgiveness path that was clear, and logical. This inspired Dara to devote her professional life to understanding forgiveness’ infrastructure and to making forgiveness the realm of spirituality and health it was always meant to be.
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Eco Solutions with Sara Troy and her guest Norma Burnson, on air from August 6th
“Together we can keep Mother Earth vibrant and alive.”
Norma says that she joined the U.S. Navy 10 days after my 18th birthday. Boot camp took place in Orlando, Florida. Eight weeks later, my first tour of duty was at the Naval base in Rota, Spain. It was the beginning of my freedom, and total happiness. I met my husband, Kevin. We have been together 50 years, and have never been separated since. We traveled throughout Spain, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Germany, Gibraltar, Morocco, Japan, Taiwan, enjoyed a lovely cruise around the Caribbean, and visited Mexico as well. Upon returning to the States, I used my G.I. Bill, and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago. I was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest ( date) and most prestigious honor society in the United States. Then I spent a few years taking classes at The Art Institute of Chicago. From there I worked as an International Trade Specialist, involved with the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry, spearheading seminars. In addition was head of the membership committee for the International Association of Greater Chicago and WIT, Women in International Trade. Amongst other rewards, I was honored to receive The International Women’s Leadership Association, in recognition for my contribution to Family – Career – Community, recognized as a Woman of Outstanding Leadership.
In the early 90’s, I established my own company. My work consisted of setting up the International Trade Department for manufacturing companies. Either in house or off site. I had the great opportunity to teach a class on International Trade at Oakton Community College for 8 years. This was when my health began to deteriorate, and I received the diagnosis of congestive heart failure, on top of chronic asthma. Confined in bed, (30 years) I used my time painting, needlepoint and reading. One day, out of the blue, I received an invitation from Sir Richard Branson to participate in a zoom meeting. Sir Branson had invited entrepreneurs from all around the world to work on Plan B, because Plan A was leading us towards non sustainable practices. Stuck in bed, I realized I could help the cause by writing, and that way become an active participant working towards Plan B. That is when Sustainable Food for the Globe came to be. To date I have participated in the MIT Solve Lab Challenge Team Leader (2016, 2017), authored 8 books, and have 3 other projects in the making, including The Sustainable Food for the Globe Foundation. In addition I got involved with the Global Citizens Circle. Since Sustainable Food for the Globe’s inception, I have met movers and shakers from around the world. All sharing their advocacy of healing Mother Earth, and working for the better good of all. Sustainable Food for the Globe champions food production, food security, rescuing wasted food, and food deserts. Due to my fragile health we left Chicago and moved to the country. During the last 6 years, my health has improved, slowly but steadily. Currently, my health issues are Asthma, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, congestive heart failure, kidney deterioration, anxiety attacks, PTSD, insomnia, nightmares, night frights, and cold sweats.
That being said, all my body of work is conducted via an iPa, and an iPhone. Bedridden, I enjoy working with over 5,000 colleagues and friends from all around the world. There is one thing that infuriates me, it is when a person falls into the helplessly hopeless, “Someone should do something!” As civilly as possible, my response is “You are somebody, do something!” There are so many resources available, just by doing a Google search, one can research thousands of topics, find and get in touch with people and organizations that are already working on fixing these problems. It is a fact that for every problem we are facing on Mother Earth, there is a solution. Unfortunately the very powerful corporations around the world make sure to hide these solutions, especially if that solution hurts their bottom line. What do I believe?
1) “Together we can keep Mother Nature vibrant and alive”,
2) “A lion is like the truth, all things being equal, set it free and it will pretty much take care of itself”, and the most important of my convictions,
3) A lion is born to face death everyday, fear is not an option.” Sara, thank you for inviting me for an interview, it is truly an honor.
Contact Information: Norma Burnson, Author & Publisher Email: norma.burnson@gmail.com Books: Sustainable Food for the Globe Everyday People Producing Food in Abundance.
Awards Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Society Delegate: The International Women’s Leadership Association, 2013 Delegate Award received from The International Women’s Leadership Association in 2013, in recognition of services rendered to our country as a U.S. Navy Veteran and for demonstrating leadership in both national and international business arenas; for dedication to her community as a college professor and mentor; for being a sustainable food activist and humanitarian. Book Critic “The Power of Change” by Reda Alioua 1 out of 5 LinkedIn members invited to review the ebook released by LinkBook Publisher. Interviews Interview with Norma Roldan Burnson, Author of “Sustainable Food for the Globe, One Square Foot at a Time”, June 2012 http://bit.ly/1T9z0bb Interview with the sustainable food advocate Norma Burnson By Mel Bartholomew ~ June 2012 Mel Bartholemew was the founder of Square Foot Garden. At the time, there were over 2 million gardeners using his gardening system. Interviewing Author Norma Burnson, December 2013 Interview with the sustainable food advocate Norma Burnson by Galina Belyaeva ~ December 2013 Interview with Norma Burnson, March 2015 Interview with the sustainable food advocate Norma Burnson by Ann Miller and Chris Coope on their International Radio Show: Growing Trends ~ March 2015 Interview with Norma Burnson, April 2016 Interview with the Sustainable Food Advocate Norma Burnson by Stephanie Chandler, Nonfiction Authors Association ~ April 2016 M.I.T. SOLVE Lab Challenge: Team Leader 2016 Team Leader 2017 Active: ALLI, Alliance of Independent Authors NFAA, Nonfiction Authors Association Phi Kappa Phi University of Illinois Alumni United Nations: The World We Want To Be, Online Consultant Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) ~ “Implementing the 2030 Agenda.” Academic Impact, Sharing a Culture for Intellectual Social Responsibility The Global impact.” U.N. Climate Brawl, lead by Professor Gerald Kutney (Canada) U.S. Navy Veteran, Vietnam Era: Honorable Discharge.
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Nature of Addictions with Sara Troy and her guest Chandler Picot, on air from August 6th
My name is Chandler Picot, and I am a 32-year-old resident of the wonderful state of North Carolina. Growing up in the small town of Greenville, I later became a Certified Peer Support Specialist and a Certified Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor after spending over fourteen years in active addiction. My recovery journey, fueled by the grace of Jesus Christ, involved a robust 12-step program, intensive therapy, rehab, and a halfway house, which collectively gave me a fighting chance at a “normal” life.
Over a few years ago, I moved to Siler City with the goal of centralizing my e-commerce business. After months of commuting through Siler City, I recognized the benefits of living in a centrally located county within North Carolina. The potential for growth and the warmth of its residents made me fall in love with the city. I actively participate in online support groups and forums, assisting people with various behavioral health issues.
One of my long-time passions is helping others in any way possible. You might often find me and my closest friends volunteering at local food pantries, which we do weekly. I take great joy in seeing my fellow man receive the help they desperately need. The non-profits and charities I work with provide food, clothing, and housing to Siler City residents on an ongoing basis. As a Qualified Professional in the Substance Abuse field, I witness daily how severe neglect has led to the decay of many North Carolinians, especially in Siler City. I frequently advocate on both citywide and state levels for those who have been neglected and ignored for decades.
My entrepreneurial spirit is evident in my successful e-commerce business and various entrepreneurial ventures, including my role as the President of Chatham Weekly. I am also a fervent advocate in the substance abuse and mental health fields, striving to support those in need. My journey of sobriety, entrepreneurship, and advocacy began at Pitt Community College, where I graduated with an Associate in Arts in 2018.
Driven by a desire to create impactful change, I transitioned into politics, seeking to influence effective policy-making to address pressing issues facing North Carolinians. Before May 25, 2018, I battled active addiction, but today I proudly stand as a beacon of recovery, having maintained sobriety for over five years. I remain deeply connected to my recovery community, offering support and hope to those on their own paths to wellness.
In the depths of my darkest days, I found solace in the unwavering love and guidance of Jesus Christ. His divine intervention ignited a transformative journey that rescued me from addiction and instilled a profound sense of purpose. Through my recovery and community advocacy work, I strive to demonstrate my love for Jesus Christ by embodying His teachings and spreading His message of hope and redemption.
I put my faith into action by volunteering at a drive-thru food pantry, where I provide essential food supplies and share words of encouragement and faith with those in need. Advocacy has also become a way of life for me, as I serve at the North Carolina Legislative Building, raising my voice to support accessible treatment options, improved education about addictions, and the availability of community resources.
As a Peer Support Specialist and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I am privileged to demonstrate Christ’s love in my daily work. By providing guidance, empathy, and understanding to individuals battling addiction, I strive to be a source of hope and inspiration. My faith in God guides me in taking tough stands on issues affecting people, giving me the courage to confront adversity and bring about positive change.
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Ignite Heart and Soul with Sara Troy and her guest Victor Acquista, on air from August 6th
Essence in presence—Embodied spirituality and shifting your perception from the egoic self to expression of your divine self. I shall be talking about the three “H’s”: Head Heart-Hands and the three “A’s”: Authentic-Alignment-Action, the difference between content and context in living a more authentic life, and why the pillars of gratitude, peace, trust, and love are essential. We are all each individual unique embodied souls with valuable experiences to share. Would you light a lamp only to place it beneath a table? Sharing our light gives meaning and purpose to our lives. In so doing, we illuminate one another.
Dr Victor Acquista is a retired primary care physician and medical executive, international award-winning author, speaker, educator, imagineer, conscious evolutionary, wanderer, wonderer, and ponderer. His journey is one of ongoing unfolding awareness. He believes in extended human capacities and the fullness of our potential. His writing flows from a heart-space celebrating our shared humanity with the intent of raising awareness and elevating consciousness.
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