Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul

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Jenna Starkey speaks on the strengths and Fears that Come with a Career Change Aug 06, 2021

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This is such an exciting episode, we have our first ever guest on The Leah and Paul Podcast today!!!! Here with us is Jenna Starkey, Paul's fiancé and Leah's younger sister.
Jenna is currently working as an Associate Executive Director at the YMCA, a position she has worked towards since she was sixteen years old. Covid forced her to reevaluate her goals, dreams and aspirations, as it did to many of us, and ultimately sent her searching for a new career to help fill her up in this new season of life she is approaching. She has joined us to discuss the real life feelings that come with a career change. She courageously shares with us her fears and hesitation, all while expressing her pure excitement for the next chapter of her life. We are so very proud of her and the internal work she has done to make this decision.
Paul and Jenna both discuss what it is like to make a career change while being in a relationship. They talk with us the process of how they responsibly made the decision that the time is now. As well the level of support for each other it took them to make the decision to switch careers. We learn a very communication tricks Jenna and Paul use to constantly check in on each other.
You won't want to miss the ending where Jenna is prompted to tell funny stories about Leah from their childhood. We learn that Leah was a big dork and a lot of fun growing up! It is very clear in this episode that Leah and Jenna are great friends and supportive siblings! There is even talks that the two will start a YouTube channel to share more embarrassing stories of each other! So, if this is something you'd like to see, be sure to let them know on Social Media.
As always, we appreciate you all's continued support! Please subscribe, Share us, Rate us 5 stars, and leave a comment! We love hearing from you all!!!
If anyone would like to contact Paul about the Paul Conley Business and Success Coaching courses ahead, he can be reached at Pmconley34@gmail.com
Any questions or suggestions for the podcast can be sent to Lkstarkey@gmail.com or pmconley34@gmail.com
We hope you all have a fulfilled week, and life's not filling you up, stop and ask why, and change it! You got this! We support you!!!!

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We continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first.
If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance And thank you for your loyalty, we appreciate you all!
A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy. His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @CleCookieGuy
For more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com
Leah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.com
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Life/Work Balance...Are you working to live, or Living to work? Jul 31, 2021

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As always THANK YOU ALL for your continued support, we appreciate you all!!!!
There's no way around it, we all have to work in some way or fashion, but is your work running your life? Is your work coming first and your life second? Leah and Paul don't think it should! We believe life should always come first and work second!
In this episode Paul teaches us his favorite phrase Life/Work Balance and explains to us why he refuses to use the infamous phrase Work/Life Balance. Be forewarned he is VERY passionate about this subject and his life's work has become finding ways to help people put their lives first! He has some very warranted rants to educate us on why the imbalance exists. A short story in particular that Paul refers to, The Story Of A Fisherman, shows a great example as to why we shouldn't just waste time working to chase money and instead focus on chasing life experiences. https://www.highview.com.au/the-story-of-a-fisherman/
Leah speaks on her tips and tricks she uses to put her close knit family first while also owning multiple companies, while working shifts in a restaurant. She shares with us stories of restaurant/bar patrons living their retired life. She speaks on the magic in the word "No" and the importance of delegating tasks that others can do. Once again Leah has linked the importance of exercise to this topic. We're not sure there is going to be an episode where she doesn't bring up exercise. She is truly obsessed!
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If you didn't win any free Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies from us, you can order them from instagram. Message Clecookieguy on Instagram and order them there.
If you would like more information on Paul Conley's Business and Success Coaching email Paul Conley at PmConley34@gmail.com
For suggestions or questions concerning this week's episode please feel free to email us at Lkstarkey@gmail.com or Pmconley34@gmail.com
Have a life work balanced week!

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Starting a Business 101 Jul 23, 2021

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As always we greatly appreciate you all's support. We have attached a donation link to our page because Paul is giving away $100s of dollars of Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies and now we are in debt! haha...please consider contributing to help us keep this Podcast going.
And Please like and Share the link to our podcast on Social Media. Screenshot your device you are listening to us on and tag us on Instagram l_k_starks and pmconley34. and on Facebook
In this episode we learn the basics of starting a business. Leah and Paul share with us steps they have taken in the past to start their businesses.
Leah shares with us some of her past experiences in starting a business that wasted her plenty of time and money. She also teaches us a quick and easy way to get an LLC and EIN through the SCC state website to save money. Each state has a different site, google SCC with your state name.
Paul teaches us important skills he's learned through being a YMCA Executive that he plans to bring to his business as the owner. Paul also explains to us how the Small Business Association (SBA) made starting business much easier for him. We suggest touching base with your local SBA if you are interested in starting a business. www.sba.gov
If you are interested in starting business, give our podcast a listen and know that we are in your corner and we know you will be successful. Just start!
Paul Conley once again has decided he is giving away TWO DOZEN CLEVELAND COOKIE GUY COOKIES to anyone who can come up with a Podcast name for us that we use. If you don't win the Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies you can order them directly from him on Instagram at Clecookieguy
Please address all podcast comments to Leah at Lkstarkey@gmail.com or Paul at pmconley34@gmail.com
Below is a Link to Paul Conley's Blog...some good content there, give it a read, share it, like it!!!
www.pmconley34.medium.com
Paul Conley's Business Success Coaching Course is still accepting clients. If interested write Paul Conley at pmconley34@gmail.com

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Clear The Clutter, Clear The Stress Jul 16, 2021

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We have attached a donation button to help support the expenses of this podcast, and to help pay for the Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies Paul gives away, lol. Any amount is more than appreciated! Thank you all for your ongoing support!
In this episode we discuss the impact that physical and mental clutter can have on your life.
Leah shares with us her past experiences of mental and relationship clutter and how she was able to overcome that.
Paul and Leah both share their very differing views on physical clutter and it's personal impact on their emotional and mental states. We learn that Leah has hoarder like tendencies and Paul is the complete opposite.
Enjoy this amusing episode of differing opinions and views on what clutter is and how to deal with it. You won't want to miss it! Paul even accidentally invites the Finland listeners to his wedding to hear the Smitty and Leah Speech-off, lol! Jenna, his fiancé, will be sure to love that!
For all those listeners interested in purchasing Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies (THE BEST COOKIES IN THE WORLD!...yes, a bold statement, but I stand by it!) You can follow him and message him on Instagram at clecookieguy
Leah will be starting her first coaching class at the Paul Conley Success and Business Coaching course next week, with a review to follow. For anyone interested in joining Coach Paul Conley's Success and Business Course in the month of August you can email him at pmconley34@gmail.com or contact him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pconley1
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Comments and episode topic suggestions can be directed to Leah Starkey at Lkstarkey@gmail.com or to Paul Conley at Pmconley34@gmail.com

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Exercise for sanity's sake Jul 09, 2021

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In this episode we discuss the benefits of working out on our mood, our minds, and our sanity. We learn all about Paul's newly found love for running. And Leah's hate/love relationship with running.
Leah shares with us her recent workout funk and tips and tricks she's using to get back to a solid workout routine )body enough, that includes Hallmark Movies, haha).
Paul explains how having accountability partners has set his workout plan up for success, and ways you can create your own accountability partner.
ANDDDDDD...there may be a VERY SPECIAL CLEVELAND COOKIE GUY offer in this episode that you don't want to miss...just saying, I heard the words "free" lol
We also learn that Leah is joining Paul's Personal Success and Business Coaching course This August. There are a few spots left for this course, so contact him today for details to join. You won't want to miss it!
For information email him at pmconley34@gmail.com
or message him on linked in at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pconley1
Don't wait, spots are filling up fast!

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Dealing with Disruptions to your Daily Routine Jul 02, 2021

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In this episode we discuss the stresses and anxiety that comes with having to alter your daily routine or schedule. It is inevitable that at some point in your life your daily schedule will get thrown for a loop, whether that be from vacationing, moving, guests in town, or just a shift in priorities in the day.
We learn how stressful it has been for Paul and Jenna to move into their first home purchase, and how travel and vacation has gotten the best of Leah. Join us in the discussion of how each has tried to coup with getting back in the swing of things, and attempting to be normal while recording through exhaustion, and brain fog. There are laughs, blunders, and a little talk therapy to help us normalize the feelings of stress and anxiety of changing our daily routines.
For coaching advice and tips contact Paul Conley at Pmconley34@gmail.com
For any input or questions about the Podcast or Hosts contact us at Lkstarkey@gmail.com or Pmconley34@gmail.com
Please subscribe, share, and leave a review if you like today's content. As always, thank you all for your continued support, we hope you all have a productive, peace filled, amazing week!

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Are your mornings making or breaking you? Jun 14, 2021

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Today we discuss the importance of having a morning routine.
How a structured morning can put your mind in the right place to take on the day.
If you're interested in discussing morning routine options for yourself, or you're looking for a coach to help get the most out of your life email Paul Conley at pmconley34@gmail.com
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Thank you all for being you!!!

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