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Tune-in for weekly podcasts hosted by full-time Real Estate Agent/Entrepreneur Sarah Dykema, and Veteran Radio Host Irma Blanco.
A special guest this week - Irma's 11-yr old daughter Sophia, who not only attended VBS at Grace Church (see episode 011 with Pastor Amber Baker) but for the first time she and her friends were student volunteers at another VBS (Glenkirk Church, also in Glendora).
In this episode, you will hear about...
- the extensive training
- the worship
- the expectations
- the surprises
- the perks and fun 'teen' events
- and the special moment that Sophia experienced that will change her life forever!
We want to thank grace-church.com and glenkirkchurch.org for providing such an amazing experience for kids of all ages.
If you want to read more about Sophia's experience she is featured on our blog this week purposelifehomes.com (click the blog tab).
You can follow Sophia on Instagram @sophiapawart
Some people talk about changing the world - today's guest did something. Irma talks to Chelsie Kent, she is a Realtor Citrus Edge Realty, Director of Social Media/Marketing Crestwood Communities and at the age of 17 raised 12-thousand dollars to provide a well to a place she had never been for people she had never met!
In this episode, you'll hear...
- how Chelsie discovered her purpose
- what obstacles she faced
- why it is important to 'give back' at a young age
- how she raise 12-thousand dollars in 3 months
- all about thirstproject.org
- why they reach out to schools
- about Chelsie's trip to Swaziland, South Africa
- what surprised her the most
PLUS...
- advice for kids who want to raise money/awareness for their own purpose
- advice for the parents of those kids
- how her life will never be the same
About thirstproject.org - The Worlds Largest Youth Organization
Their mission is to "build a socially-conscious generation of young people who END the global water crisis." They do this by educating students and giving them the tools they need to tackle "the clean water cause & build real water projects all over the world. Waterborne diseases kill more children every single year than AIDS, Malaria, and all world violence combined."
Since 2008, they have spoken to 'over 300,000 students, and STUDENTS have been the driving force in helping them raise over 8 million dollars, giving clean water to 13 different countries' and over 330,000 people - and counting!
Sarah and Irma talk to Kelly Chakerian - designer, blogger and mom of 4 boys, striving to live a purposeful life under chaos.
In this episode, Kelly tells about how she became a mom of four children in just three years!
- The surprise Dr. appointment and the technician who couldn't hide his discovery
- Identical twins and why her Dr. told her not to google that
- How her high school sweetheart husband took the news
- How they embrace the mess, day by day
- making quality time with her husband
- individual quality time with her kids
- what she does with the one-hour a day she has to herself
- what happened when she was alone with all four kiddos out of the house
- why she says its important for her kids to see her and her husband fail
- why she can't imagine doing this parenting gig without Jesus
And she does it all with a great attitude and a fantastic laugh!
Please be sure to check out her blog (which she promises to get back to as soon as she gets a sec) It's https://kellychakerian.com/
Irma and Sarah sit down with Mike Hardy- Entrepreneur & Regional Manager for California for Churchill Mortgage and talk strategies on how to manage and master personal and professional balance for the driven professional.
IN THIS EPISODE you’ll find out…
-How saying 'no' can be empowering
-Systems he uses to find balance and peace both personally and professionally
-The Core Four – Body, Being, Balance & Business
-How to hardwire habits so you don’t lose focus
-How to schedule and protect family-time
-How to get your family on board with your systems and accountability
-The importance of letting go to create space for greater opportunity
-Delegate, Automate and Eliminate
-How to keep track of your path by frequently reevaluating the process
-Where he keeps his vision board of goals
You can reach Mike on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/katalyst2112
and via email MikeandRick@churchillmortgage.com
Irma & Sarah chat with Dr. Matt Klingler, Physical Therapist & Owner of Village Fitness in Glendora about everything fitness! Dr. Matt and his incredible team help people of all ages get active and pain-free so they can live vibrant lives and take care of their bodies long-term!
IN THIS EPISODE we learn about...
- the vision behind Village
- how to stop the cycle and get your kids healthy
- how most hereditary health issues don't have to be hereditary
- the THREE things EVERYONE should do for a healthy lifestyle
- anti-inflammatory diet
- what to eat before/after workouts
- 'minimal effective dose' and what it means when you workout
- is food journaling really effective
- what is the best time to workout
- health & fitness entrepreneurial advice
- why it's better to hire people better than you
- why you don't have to live in pain - no matter your age
Listen, It's never too late to start your fitness journey or ANY journey for that matter. As Dr. Matt says 'find something and get started!' We hope you enjoy the episode!
Find out more at Villagefitness.com - http://villagefpt.com/
To celebrate Fathers Day, Sarah talks to her dad Jeremiah Kitchel about his mission work.
Jerry started working at World Vision U.S.A in 1985 during the height of a major famine in Ethiopia. At that time, he helped build and manage a highly accomplished team of professional communicators. In later years, he held senior positions with Michigan-based International Aid, Open Doors USA, and Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles.
IN THIS EPISODE…
Sarah and Jerry talk about-
Finding your purpose
How his parents taught him the value of 'word & deed'
Living a life with an eternal focus
Leaving a legacy that is God-honoring
People that he looked up to in his life doing mission work
PLUS don’t miss Sarah’s touching message to her dad.
If you think watching Vacation House for Free on HGTV is all you need to dominate the world of owning a vacation home – think again!
Sarah & Irma sat down with SoCal Interior Designer Daisy Vazquez from DVIDecor.com for some great tips on buying, staging and renting your vacation home.
After years of dreaming about it, Daisy and her husband David finally dove into the world of vacation homeowners/renters. And boy did they learn a lot in their first year! Now, going into their 5th year she shares some of her personal experiences and valuable insight.
IN THIS EPISODE... you will learn,
- what questions to ask yourself - find your 'why'
- what questions to ask local agencies
- what floorplan works best for the region
- how not to puke (insert-theme-here) into your decor
- how to enforce house rules
- neighbors/managers/cops
- gifts for renters
- and why buying the biggest washer/dryer is worth every penny!
ALSO, be sure to check out our blog purposelifehomes.com - for an excerpt of Daisy's latest post about an amazing perk that comes with owning a vacation home. One word - 'exchange'. Oh, yeah - talk about a bonus!
IN THIS EPISODE -
Sarah talks to Joy Cover and Faith Towles from Freedom 424 - a non-profit organization that brings freedom and justice to victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
You'll hear how ...
-Freedom 424 got its start and its name.
-How a 19-yr old college student witnessed women being purchased for 24-dollars for a day and knew it was her purpose to change that.
-about The Run 4 Their Lives Race
- how you can get your own community involved
Find out more at https://www.freedom424.org/
When you marry a 'serial entrepreneur' you have to learn how to lovingly say 'no'.
IN THIS EPISODE - Sarah & Irma talk to Dominic & Natalie Masiello who have started several successful businesses together. They talk about how to go from a crazy idea to planning to execution, with knowledge, faith, and laughter. Lots of laughter! Plus they reveal the ideas that did not get a green light.
Is everyone capable of being an entrepreneur?
Find out in this episode of Purpose Life.
Don't miss the guest blog post that Dominic & Natalie submitted at purposelifehomes.com
Irma & Sarah talk to Pastor Amber Baker - Grace Church Glendora, CA.
IN THIS EPISODE Amber talks about ...
- why VBS is so important
- why Jesus is at the core of it all
- the VBS influence in the life of a child
- picking the curriculum
- training volunteers
- security
- social media
- building relationships
- helping parents start a conversation about Jesus
http://www.grace-church.com/vbs/
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