On Episode #14 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes Domonika Tipton, Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Uplift & Inspire Counseling and Consulting, located in Lansing, Michigan. Tedi and Domonika talk all about mental health and why it's so important for us to take good care of ours. Domonika shares with us some ways we can address everyday stress and why she and her team have a strong passion for helping those in the LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities. Tedi talks Domonika in to coming back to join him on the TYD Christmas Episode. Another great conversation with an amazing person, you def do not want to miss this one! You can connect with Domonika at:

Domonika Tipton, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Uplift & Inspire Counseling and Consulting

Website: https://upliftandinspirellc.com/home-1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpliftandInspireLLC/#

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplift-inspire-llc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upliftandinspirellc

Email: info@upliftandinspirellc.com

Phone: (734) 627-7669

RESOURCES:

Brenae Brown's 'Braving the Wilderness'

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On Episode #13 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes back to the podcast "The Queen of Career Coaching", Marcia Wall, a Career Success Coach located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This episode is packed with information for those looking for a new career, those who want to change careers and everyone in-between. Marcia shares with us how we need to define our own success and how we need to find our 'North Star'. She reminds us that we are in a skilled based economy and how important is to keep reinventing yourself. Of course, as he always does, Tedi presents data after hitting the Googler. This is def one episode you do not want to miss! You can connect with Marcia at:

Marcia Wall , M. A., CCSP, GCDF #16401
Career Success Coach

Website: https://linktr.ee/marciawall

Career Counseling Connection: https://www.careercounselingconnection.com/california/san-diego/career- counseling/marcia-wall

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mwall1000

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarciaWall.

Email: mwall1000@gmail.com

Phone: (619) 309-7354

LINKS & RESOURCES:

https://www.careercounselingconnection.com/united-states/san-diego/career-counseling/marcia-wall

https://www.bls.gov/

https://personality.co/personality-test

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726062/episodes/17079622-tyd-s1-e-4-let-s-talk-about-success-w-cindy-whittum.mp3?download=true

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726062/episodes/11559092-career-chat-vol-9-unveiling-the-imposter-syndrome-gremlins.mp3?download=true

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On Episode #12 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Laila Marcos-Zissis, a Coach, Communications & Media Consultant, Podcast Personality, Master Connector & Breast Cancer Survivor, who is located in New Orleans, Lousiana. Tedi and Laila have a fascinating conversation all about MOTIVATION. What it is and how we can motivate ourselves. Laila shares with us some great information on mindfulness and how we can meditate, anywhere we are at. Tedi, of course, provides a lot of data after hitting the Googler. Make sure to join us in this very informative conversation! You can connect with Laila at:

Laila Marcos-Zissis , Leadership Alchemist, Strategic Innovator & Author
Inspired Action Motivate LLC

Website: https://lailamorcoszissis.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lailamorcoszissis/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lailamorcoszissis/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lailamorcoszissis Email: laila@lailamorcoszissis.com
Phone: (504) 615-2388

LINKS & RESOURCES:

https://teamstage.io/motivation-statistics/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5364176/

https://www.headspace.com/mindfulness/how-to-get-motivated

EPISODE SPONSOR

https://www.517living.com/

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On Episode #11 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his friend and colleague, Bernadette Johnson, a Leadership Alchemist, Strategic Innovator, Collaboration Catalyst, Author, Working Genius Certified, and TEDster of Inspired Action Motivates, which is located in Lansing, Michigan. Tedi and Bernadette talk about what makes a great leader and the different ways leadership presents itself. Bernadette shares with us her favorite book: The Alchemist by Paul Coelho (link below) and Tedi shares data about the equality (and equity) gap that still exists in the C-level suites found in Fortune 500 companies. You will love Bernadette's infectious positivity and her passion for helping others succeed. Make sure to join us in this very informative conversation! You can connect with Bernadette at:

Bernadette Johnson, Leadership Alchemist, Strategic Innovator & Author
Inspired Action Motivate LLC

Website: https://bernadettejohnson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredActionMotivates
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadettejohnson
Email: bernadette@bernadettejohnson.com
Phone: (517) 231-4369

LINKS & RESOURCES:

https://www.spencerstuart.com/research-and-insight/fortune-500-c-suite-snapshot-2024-profiles-in-functional-leadership

The Alchemist by Paul Coelho (book)

“If an organization has a strong and clearly stated set of values and the people act in accordance with those values, then the culture will be strong.” ~ Lt. George Flynn, USMC (ret.)

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On this Special Episode of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Leah Smiley, the President & Founder at the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC) located in Brownsburg, Indiana. Tedi and Leah have a frank and open discussion about Racism, what it is, how it is harming marginalized communities and what role we can play in dismantling the systems of Racism. Leah shares with us her definition of Racism (it may surprise some of you) and Tedi provides Leah with a lot of data. Tedi's favorite quote of the podcast was when Leah said "We have to do better, be better and aim higher." This is one very important conversation that impacts us ALL and one you do not want to miss! You can connect with Leah at:

Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC)

• Website: https://www.diversitycertification.org/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diversitycert
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diversitycertification/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversitycertification/
• Email: info@diversitycertification.org
• Phone: 1-800-983-6192

RESOURCES:

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1124036/number-people-killed-police-ethnicity-us/

https://www.usccr.gov/files/2024-09/crime_victims_report_factsheet.pdf

Netflix Series '7 Seconds' w/Regina King

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On Episode #9 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes his special guest, Fathy Shetiah, the Founder & CEO at 7C Lingo, a cross-cultural communication, training, and language services organization, which is located in Lansing, Michigan. Fathy and Tedi talk about what Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in and why it's so important, especially today! Fathy shares with us the benefits of CQ and how his team can assist individuals and businesses by having a Cultural Assessment done. Tedi shares some stats on how important CQ is to younger generations. Make sure to join us in this very informative conversation! You can connect with Fathy at:

Website: https://7clingo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7CLingo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7c-lingo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7c.lingo
Email: fathy@7clingo.com
Phone: (517) 337-2700

RESOURCES:

https://uyc.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/blog/company-culture-statistics

https://teamstage.io/company-culture-statistics/

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/cultural-intelligence

https://www.ujji.io/posts/company-culture-statistics

EPISODE SPONSOR:

https://www.grazecraze.com/okemos-mi

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On Episode #8 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes Beth Batts, Founder & CEO of Batts & Associates, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Beth and Tedi talk all about Confidence, what it is and how we can get it. Beth shares with us how she defines what Confidence is and explains that 'Risk Taking' is a form on Confidence. Tedi and Beth share their thoughts on how others define what confidence is (based on titles and not necessarily someone being truly confident). Join us in this fascinating conversation! You can connect with Beth at:

Website: https://www.batts-associates.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4BA2425
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-batts-b489a514/
Email: beth@bb-consultingllc.com
Phone: (616) 581-6715

RESOURCES:

Professionally Speaking Podcast w/Beth Batts

EPISODE SPONSOR:

https://www.517living.com/

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On Episode #7 of the Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes Amy Bragagnini a Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Tedi and Amy talk about healthy eating, what it really means and why it's important. Amy shares with us some of the mistakes we may be making when it comes to eating healthy. Tedi and Amy talk about the different foods we can eat at work to give us more energy. Amy tells us what foods are great to help us nourish our minds (brains). We also learn that some scientists believe its healthier to eat in the bathroom instead of at your desk! Our favorite dietician and healthy eater does not disappoint during another great conversation with her. You can connect with Amy at:

Website: https://www.mercyhealth.com/location/trinity-health-richard-j-lacks-cancer-center
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityHealthMI
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrinityHealthMI
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bragagnini-ms-rd-cso-b3795338/-ms-rd-cso-b3795338
Email: Amy.Bragagnini@trinity-health.org
Phone: (616) 685-5237

RESOURCES:

https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/health-conditions/diabetes/eat-healthy

https://www.guhealth.com.au/6-reasons-why-you-should-never-eat-lunch-at-your-desk

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a63589199/foods-for-boosting-brain-health-and-memory/

https://www.annwigmore.co/

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726062/episodes/16075526

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726062/episodes/13722435

EPISODE SPONSOR:

https://www.517living.com/

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