In this episode, Michael Carmona of KCSourceLink joins me to talk about entrepreneurial-led economic development and to share KCSourceLink's vision for our collective future.

00:00 - Introduction

00:38 - Meet Michael Carmona

01:01 - KCSourceLink

07:10 - The impact of entrepreneurial-led economic development

10:06 - Equity in building community ecosystems

12:52 - Kansas City’s special sauce

15:45 - Becoming the most entrepreneurial city in America

19:07 - Collective impact approach

23:40 - The new collective vision

27:32 - Connecting in shared challenges

30:01 - Reaching the people on the fringes

32:00 - Living this vision

44:10 - Visioning Planner download

🎉 Doing your part: How might you support your local economic ecosystem?

👉 Grab your FREE Visioning Planner at www.myfuturehappy.com and start designing the future you want today.

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

🔗 ⁠The Resource Navigator

🔗 ⁠Classes and Events Calendar

🔗 ⁠BuyKC

🔗 ⁠KCSourceLink blog

🔗 Global Entrepreneurship Week – Kansas City

In this episode, Julie Cortés of The Freelance Exchange of Kansas City joins me to talk about all things self-employment and to share her vision for our collective future.

00:00 - Introduction

01:08 - Meet Julie Cortés

03:33 - Building what she needed

06:24 - Gig economy growth

09:16 - The importance of community

12:12 - The isolation factor

15:00 - The power to change

19:30 - Global society of badasses

20:23 - Roadmap to badassery

22:45 - Overcoming barriers and mindset blocks

26:12 - The investment mindset

28:30 - Getting out of your own way

33:25 - Visioning Planner download

🎉 Doing your part: What is one area in your life you could use extra support with?

👉 Grab your FREE Visioning Planner at www.myfuturehappy.com and start designing the future you want today.

In this vibrant episode, we dive into the world of joyful living with Suzanne Castle, the creator of THE SPARKLE FACTOR®. Suzanne, a best-selling author, speaker and creator, blends brain science and possibility thinking to help people break free from overwhelm and embrace their full potential.

🎙️ In this conversation, we explore:

• The art of joyful decision-making
• Mastering the mental game to become the boss of your brain
• The power of skipping instead of running through life
• The role of relationship-keeping

Suzanne shares a powerful exercise to gain clarity and manage the whirlwind of thoughts and tasks, helping you step off the manic merry-go-round of life. Known for her infectious energy and neuroscience insights, Suzanne is a true human confetti cannon.

Discover more about Suzanne and all the amazing work she is doing over at suzannecastle.com

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Join me for an inspiring conversation on how to infuse joy into our shared future together.