There are moments in life when our purpose feels clear and steady - and then there are moments when everything shifts. Life has a way of moving us out of our comfort zones, sometimes gently, other times with full force. The truth is, we’re often faced with navigating change without a clear roadmap. These moments may make us feel lost, but they can also become opportunities to reflect, grow, and reimagine the future.

In today's episode, and as my birthday approaches, I’ve found myself reflecting on the evolution of my purpose and how it’s changed throughout my life. I share my own journey and struggles and how my purpose evolved throughout this time.

Tune in and listen to the twenty-second episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear my reflections.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How our vision of what we think our purpose is can change at any given time (2:46)
• The first and second strategy that changed everything for me (7:22)
• About a strategy that might surprise you (10:57)
• Why mental health is so important when it comes to your purpose (15:05)
• About my challenge for you (16:50)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org
• Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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Life isn’t life without its challenges. Some are minor, others are life-altering. American writer, Joseph Campell, would frame these challenges, particularly our most difficult ones, as a call to adventure - one of the twelve stages of what he termed ‘The Hero’s Journey’. When life as you know it drastically shifts, the process of overcoming the hurdles in front of you is one that you must navigate with a steady hand. One way of doing this is to study ‘storytelling frameworks’. That is, to draw on the experiences of others to help lead you to the finish line.

In today's episode, I have two very special guests joining me to tell the story of a momentous challenge that they are still navigating their way through. In January of this year, California was ravaged by some of the deadliest fires the state had ever seen. Altadena residents, father and daughter, Mr. Michael Moore and Dr. Inez Moore, bore witness to this devastation firsthand when they lost their home in one of these fires. The story that they share is one of perseverance, strength, community, and one that embodies Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey in so many ways.

Tune in and listen to the twentieth episode to hear Mr. Michael and Dr. Inez Moore’s story of survival.

In this episode, you will learn:

What coping mechanisms my guests have used to deal with the tragedy of losing their home in the fire (5:34)

One of the catalyst experiences my guests had that allowed them to start to heal (10:42)

How relationships between my guests’ friends and neighbours have evolved since the fire (12:01)

How my guests’ community are using support groups to vet those commissioned to rebuild their homes (16:46)

How this experience has shaped my guests’ spiritual journey (18:03)

Resources and strategies my guests used to deal with financial hurdles caused by the fire (26:33)

Resources

Altadena Collective

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

My Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com

Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org

Mentor: www.mentoring.org

Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org

Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org

Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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Have you ever thought about changing careers? Maybe going back to school to learn a new skill or trade? Have you ever been deterred from these types of thoughts because they felt overwhelming or even out of reach? You’re not alone. The idea of pursuing a new passion can feel daunting, especially when juggling work, family, and everything else in between. But what if taking that leap could lead to something better or more aligned with who you are?

In today's episode, we’re talking about going to college as an adult. Whether you’re thinking about attending for the first time or you’re returning to finish what you started, I’ll offer practical advice and helpful information to support your journey. We’ll talk about what it means to invest in your dreams, and how to plan effectively while juggling all of life’s other responsibilities.

Tune in and listen to the nineteenth episode of I Can Do This Show Me How! to hear how lifelong learning, new passions, and practical planning can empower your life’s journey.

In this episode, you will learn:

• About the California Community College System (3:22)
• How community colleges support adult learners (5:29)
• How parents can help their kids navigate college (11:46)
• Some baccalaureate degrees offered by California colleges that can directly connect you to the workforce (15:34)
• Some fast facts about community colleges in the United States (23:30)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org
• Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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Change isn’t easy. Adaptation isn’t easy. But both are something we all must do at some point in our lives. Whether they feel significant or not, these life moments are crucial in understanding who we are, who we’re becoming, and where we want to go. And, because change and adaptation are often difficult, perseverance comes into play. Pushing through fear, stagnation, and uncertainty is of utmost importance because it builds confidence and strength, and it paints a clearer picture of how to get what you want out of life.

In today's episode, I’m honoured to be joined by the incredible Dr. Vaniethia Hubbard. Dr. Hubbard is the Vice President of Students Services at Santa Ana College and she’s joined me to talk about her own journey through education. We discuss what it was like for Dr. Hubbard to leave for university for the first time, what she struggled with along her educational journey, and how she was ultimately able to figure out her calling in life.

Tune in and listen to the eighteenth episode to hear Dr. Hubbard’s story and learn about her own story of courage, strength, and perseverance.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What called Dr. Hubbard to education (2:23)
• Why Dr. Hubbard says she doesn’t think she was ready to leave home for university at the time that she did (10:02)
• How Dr. Hubbard overcame feeling like a failure during her days in university (17:22)
• What swayed Dr. Hubbard to attend Clark Atlanta University over the others she’d applied for (21:36)
• About Dr. Hubbard’s work as an adoption and foster care social worker (33:18)
• About Dr. Hubbard’s transition from social work to working in community colleges (33:15)

Resources:

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org
• Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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My entry into the workforce after graduating highschool was likely different from that of a young woman of the same age entering the workforce today. That being said, it’s also likely that many aspects of this transition remain the same. Trepidation, uncertainty, and anxiety are still very much factors that plague women in the working world today, as they did when I was first starting my career. And the unfortunate fact about it is, these factors are either caused or amplified by workplace culture.

In today's episode, in honour of Women’s History Month, I’m sharing what my experience with bad workplace culture and, more specifically, workplace bullying has been. I do this in an attempt to highlight the unique experience of being a woman in the working world and what it means to navigate the good, the bad, and the ugly - mainly the ugly. In sharing my own stories of workplace bullying, I hope to amplify the voices of all women going through something similar, and also provide helpful tools and tricks to identify and challenge bullying in the workplace.

Tune in and listen to the seventeenth episode to see if my story is one that you, or a loved one, can identify with and together we’ll learn how to rise above bullying and build a better work environment for ourselves.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What skills I had upon graduating highschool (4:03)
• What led to me being fired from my first job (9:16)
• What it was like getting married and moving out of my mother’s home (13:21)
• About my experience with workplace culture at my first secretary job (15:44)
• The important life lesson I learned after being bullied at work (21:11)
• What strategies I learned to identify bullying in the workplace (27:49)
• About one necessity when it comes to dealing with bullies (37:26)
• What you should do if you feel overwhelmed by you workplace culture (42:34)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org
• Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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When you look back on your time in school, is there a particular teacher or staff member who stands out? One who made a big enough impact, good or bad, that you still, to this day, remember how they made you feel and what you learned from them? Truthfully, when we think back, most of us can recall at least one person from this time in our lives.

In today's episode, I have a very special guest on the show. Educator, coach, mentor, and someone I’ve known for over two decades, Ms. Kelly Beavers. She joins me today to share her professional journey in, and overall perspective on, education. As someone who spent over twenty fulfilling and impactful years in education, Ms. Kelly is an inspiration to me, and she can be one to you too.

Tune in and listen to the sixteenth episode of I Can Do This Show Me How! to listen to Ms. Kelly’s story and her perspective on what it means to bear the responsibility of shaping the minds of future generations.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What research shows about what happens when teachers foster a ‘growth’ mindset in their students (1:37)
• What sparked Ms. Kelly’s interest in education and, more specifically, educating children (5:28)
• About a time in Ms. Kelly’s life when she felt discouraged as a teacher, and what helped her carry on (12:04)
• How Ms. Kelly believes educators can be a little more creative (16:01)
• About one of the profound things that I learned from Ms. Kelly (28:12)
• Why the 3rd and 4th grade are pivotal for a child (31:42)
• Ms. Kelly’s advice for parents on helping their children learn and grow (34:45)
• What parents and teachers can do to reconnect to their purpose and make a difference (42:20)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org
• Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

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As we grow into adulthood and progress through life, many of us start to better understand that a blueprint for success does, in fact, exist. That’s not to say that the blueprint shows us the exact steps we need to take to live the life we want, but rather it shows us how to do the inner work needed to reach success.

In today's episode, I talk about three things that I believe are crucial to being able to get what we want out of life: energy, effort, and courage. Three simple words that hold a magnitude of power. I discuss how each of these words has applied to my life as well as the lives of three monumental and influential African American women: Mary McLeod Bethune, Anna Julia Cooper, and Septima Poinsette Clark.

Tune in and listen to the fifteenth episode of I Can Do This Show Me How! to be inspired into your own journey, led by energy, effort, and courage.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What three words we can use to shape our future (0:50)
• What courage meant for me (6:04)
• What courage meant for Mary McLeod Bethune (6:58)
• About the importance of practicing self-reflection (12:52)
• What energy is and how to find ways to replenish it (15:19)
• About Anna Julia Haywood’s journey (17:11)
• How I define courage and what it’s meant to me through the years (24:32)
• About how Septima Poinsette Clark understood the power of sustained effort (25:40)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

Let's connect!

• My Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com
• Mentor International: www.mentorfoundationusa.org
• Mentor: www.mentoring.org
• Ashoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org
• Women’s World Banking Mentorship Program: www.womensworldbanking.org
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) www.score.org
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.bbbs.org
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: www.cherieblairfoundation.org
• Toastmasters International Mentorship: www.toastmasters.org

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.