146. Deedra Determan discusses Outside-the-Box Thinking & Entrepreneurship
Release Date: 05/28/2024
Casie Brim creates an old-fashioned valentine: Journaling with your partner
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February is a good time to celebrate our love for healthy relationships. Fostering a healthy relationship can be challenging with life demands, but it’s important to take time to prioritize it. And one local Mom is making it easier through a couples journal that she created. Casie Brim is the author of Your Turn: A Journal to Create with Your Beloved. In addition to being an author, Casie is also a Trauma Nurse. It was through her own relationship, that she discovered the importance of creating meaningful dialogue in a journal format. Her couple’s journal is full of prompts that are sure...
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169. Brittanie McCoy: Stepping Out in Faith
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Brittanie McCoy doesn't do anything half-way. Since being called to start a ministry, she has jumped in with both feet and put her heart into creating a space (& soon to be place/physical location) for others to know God. She is gifted in her hospitality and attention to detail, truly creating one-of-a-kind experiences that are incredibly special and memorable. During this visit she shares about why she felt led to start her ministry, her journey in growing it, how she dealt with people who don't understand her "why" and what she has coming up in 2025! You can find Brittanie online: ...
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168. Kristy Eller Deboer: Beginning the New Year with a Heart Full of Gratitude
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For many, a New Year signifies a fresh start, a clean slate. Some even make New Year’s Resolutions or set goals. If you are looking for inspiration to become the best version of yourself, take a look at Kristy Eller DeBoer, Founder of KEDStyled. She will tell you that it’s not easy and often, requires work, but she will also confirm that it’s worth it. Kristy is on a mission to inspire growth and confidence in women. She understands both because her personal journey of self-discovery has brought about tremendous growth, understanding, and self-love. During this discussion, you'll...
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167. Let's Kick off Season 9
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Welcome to Season 9! In this condensed episode, I'll share a little about my thoughts for this year, and more about the coming season. I'll also share my word of the year and encourage you to choose your word of the year. Mindset matters! Looking forward to thriving with you in 2025! Check out SharingPassionandPurpose.com for more info! Also, you can find me on social media: Instagram: @sharingpassionandpurpose Facebook: Sharing Passion and Purpose
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166. Season 8 Wrap-up
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In this episode, host Nancy Moore, looks back over 2024 and shares some key take-aways. She also shares the new theme for 2025 and offers a special invitation for the live podcast event in January for Tulsa area women. For tickets to the event, visit: and click the event link in the top menu button.
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165. Sydney May: Loving her Creative Life in Tulsa
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Sydney May has many fond memories growing up, including attending shows at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center with her family. From a young age she knew that she had a passion for performing. During this conversation, we visit about how she got into musical theater and how performing helps her anxiety. Also, stick around until the end when she reveals some fun news!
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164: My Attitude of Gratitude Mini Episode
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This mini episode shares a few things that I'm grateful for! I would have never seen starting Live Women's Events when I started the podcast, but I'm excited and grateful to continue them in 2025. Happy Thanksgiving!
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163: Mackenzie Moore: This Twenty-Something is Embracing Her Next Chapter
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This episode is special to me because I am joined by my daughter (& intern), Mackenzie Moore. She is a senior at The University of Arkansas and graduates in December. To say that I am proud of her is an understatement! She's interesting, has an awesome work ethic, holds me accountable, is way more organized than me and and all-around great young woman! In this episode, we visit about her past summer internship in Panama (Yes, where the Panama Canal is located), and a little about her journey of self discovery and how she is prioritizing her mental health.
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Dr. Megan Weinkauf: Faithful Thought Leader
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Megan Weinkauf who is an Executive Leadership Coach and a Professor who is involved in some fascinating research looking at significance of purpose in life, neuroscience in leadership development, trauma-informed leadership practices, the power of mindset, and the conquering of fear. She easily explains her research in simple terms and WHY her current research will be beneficial and she also shares what she believes are characteristics that good leaders have. Enjoy this conversation!
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161. Laura Blair: Crafting Candles with Intention
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Laura Blair, Founder of Blair Hollow Candle Co, shares the story about how her business, that started by accident, created an intentional product that some celebrities can’t get enough of. You’ll also hear more about how her candles landed in the hands of those celebs! Laura’s luxe candles have grown in popularity, thanks in large part, to the non-toxic characteristics and thoughtfully sourced ingredients and components she uses to handmake every candle. Her artistic creations are truly that – artistic - from the fragrances to the vessel that holds the candle, you’ll be...
info_outlineDeedra Determan is a powerhouse visionary and realized, early in her career, the power of social media to gain market share. Deedra is the Founder of D2 Branding, a marketing firm specializeing in highly targeted Digital Marketing using social media campaigns that drive customers and get results. Her “do it my way" (Also the name of her podcast) approach has enabled her to create a business and a life that she is passionate about. During this conversation she shares what led to starting her own business, her outside-the-box thinking, and the importance of creating your own network to maximize your opportunities.
To learn more about Deedra and D2 Branding, visit: D2Branding.com
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