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June 1, 2020

Processing the past week's events.

We are all processing the events in this nation. I woke up Sunday with these words are my heart. I want you to know that I see you. I honor you. I stand with you. I love you. Heather --- This episode is sponsored by · Anc…
May 25, 2020

A Memorial Day Tribute

Well today is Memorial Day and I wanted to share something that really impacted me this past week. It's the story/meaning of the Fallen Soldier table. I didn't know this story. I hate that it took me 36 years to know this st…
May 18, 2020

Podcast Update!

Today is just a quick run down of some upcoming changes to the podcast. As I take the next month or so to update the format and get some topics done, I'm going to be sharing shorter podcasts. Once I get everything updated, w…
May 11, 2020

20: For the Graduates

On today's episode, I'm giving a commencement speech for those who are graduating in 2020. So many graduations have been cancelled or postponed due to the guidelines around COVID-19, I wanted to take a moment to help offer s…
May 4, 2020

19: Speaking & Socks w/Carrie Grace

Today, I bring you my conversation with Carrie Grace. I met her at Blissdom back in November of 2019. Her website tag line describes her perfectly, “encourager, motivational speaker, & believer in kindness.” She sat down wit…
April 27, 2020

18: You are not a failure.

Today we talk about the feelings that can come up when made a mistake or don’t meet a goal. That feeling of failing can be destructive if you aren’t careful. It can derail future progress. It can move you from a positive out…
April 20, 2020

17: Hearing God’s Voice w/Jenny Randle

Today, I interviewed Jenny Randle. Jenny Randle is a nationally sought-after speaker, award-winning creative, co-host of the Shut the Should Up podcast, and author of Courageous Creative and Getting to Know God’s Voice (rele…
April 13, 2020

16: Staying sane during COVID-19

Episode 16: Staying sane during COVID-19 Today, we discuss how to stay sane during this time of COVID-19. We talk a little science as we get a basic understanding of what COVID-19 really is. Then we review how to stay SANE -…
April 6, 2020

15: Message in the Mess

Today, I am bringing you my thoughts about how to find the message in the mess that is currently happening due to the COVID-19. As we all shelter in place, our new normal is one that has no definite end date. I want to share…
March 30, 2020

14: Life on Purpose with Anna Rose Robertson

Today I welcome Anna Rose Robertson to the show. She is a wife, mother, teacher, coach, and podcast host. She shares with us her journey of finding purpose in life. Her podcast, This Purposeful Life with Anna Rose, just laun…
March 23, 2020

13: Show Up

Today I let you listen to a voice memo that I recorded as I was driving home from Nashville when my mind was just flooded with thoughts about what it means to show up in life. I let you hear the ramblings of my thoughts then…
March 16, 2020

12: Leaders, how are you treating your customers?

Today, I bring you a show that is a bit longer than my previous shows but I had a lot of stuff I wanted to address. I didn’t have any formal notes for this episode so it was kind off the cuff. This is the real me for sure wi…
March 9, 2020

11: Get Out Of Your Own Way (Dave Hollis Book Review)

Episode 11: Get Out of Your Own Way Today, I’m giving you some of my biggest takeaways from Dave Hollis’ new book, Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptics Guide to Growth and Fulfillment. The book launches on 3/10/2020. Listen i…
March 2, 2020

10: Being Positioned w/Christina Menkemeller

Today my guest is Christina Menkemeller. She is the founder of Being Positioned, a non-profit that is offering full paid journeys for individuals who have specific genetic disorders. Maybe that seems vague, but listen in for…
Feb. 24, 2020

09: What I wish I knew about paying for college

Today, we look at the advice I wish my 35 year old self could have given to my 18 year old self. Here is a quick run down of the topics we cover. What is a Subsidized loan? What is an Unsubsidized loan? Here are the top 5 th…
Feb. 17, 2020

08: College - To Go or Not To Go

Episode 08: College - To Go or Not To Go Today, we look at that decision we have to make about going to college. My goal is to give you insight on making the decision on going to college or not. Also I want to make sure that…
Feb. 12, 2020

Bonus: Love is a reflex

In the book “Everybody Always,” Bob Goff says, “When joy is a habit, Love is a reflex.” After hearing about the passing of a friend, I wanted to share some thoughts about loving everybody always. May you be blessed today! …
Feb. 10, 2020

07: Driving Forces w/Roni Lambrecht

Episode 07: Driving Forces w/Roni Lambrecht Today, we have our very first guest!! I’m so happy to have Roni Lambrecht with me today. She is an amazing woman that I connected with at Blissdom. She shares the story of how losi…
Feb. 4, 2020

Bonus: Open your circle

I had a story and some things on my heart that I wanted to share today. Hope you enjoy it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https:…
Feb. 3, 2020

06: What if community scares you?

Episode 06: What if community scares you? Today, we tackle the topic of community and what to do if it scares you. This is a very raw and real episode for me. I have dealt with this personally in throughout my life. I am sha…
Jan. 27, 2020

05: Defining the Customer Experience

Episode 05: Defining the customer experience. Today, we look at the customer experience and how to define it. We run through 4 steps to help you drill down to see the customer’s journey so you can build out the full customer…
Jan. 22, 2020

Bonus: You can do hard things.

A little mid-week motivation for you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-balcerek/support
Jan. 20, 2020

04: So it's time for your first job

Episode 04: So it’s time for your first job Today, we look at getting that first job. When should you? Why should you? And how can we support you? Here is a quick run down of the topics we cover. Tips for Teens starting ou…
Jan. 13, 2020

00: Meet Heather

Hey There! Come on in and pull up a seat at The Polka Dot Desk. I'm here in this very first episode to give you more insight about me and this podcast. I feel like if we are going to spend time together we need to get acquai…