146. Deedra Determan discusses Outside-the-Box Thinking & Entrepreneurship
Release Date: 05/28/2024
175. Dana Day: Special Two Part Episode - Part One: Living Her Passion as a Home Builder
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Dana Day is the Owner of Dana Build and Design in Tulsa. She’s an incredible person who is very passionate about what she does and that is evidenced throughout her 20 plus year career including being selected to appear in a series on HGTV, winning numerous accolades and more. I want to preface this episode by letting you know that this will be a two-part episode. During this visit, she’ll share insight into what led up to her changing careers and jumping into this industry; what she enjoys about it (hint: it has to do with the challenges), and the stigma of being a female in a male...
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Jeanette O-Hara: Providing a Respite for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
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March is National Developmental Disabilities Month and to raise awareness of this, we are visiting with Jeanette O’Hara, Founder and Director of Will’s House. Jeanette and her husband, Brad, have partnered to create a support system for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities who need support, encouragement and/or a break from the demands of parenting a child/children with developmental disabilities. During this visit, she shares about how Will’s House was conceived, who it’s for and how to get involved. You can find Will's House online: Facebook:
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173. Scottie Rae Lawrence: Serial Entrepreneur Who Thrives on Change
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Scottie Rae Lawrence is the Owner of Magnolia Soap in Tulsa and is a self-described serial entrepreneur. It was early-on in her life that she made a significant change in pivoting herself from the formal degree and training she received as a chiropractor into entrepreneurship. During this visit, you’ll hear more about how embracing change aligns with her personality, and how it’s never too late to pursue a career and a life that sets your soul on fire. Her path hasn’t always been easy, but Scottie will admit that it takes tenacity and perseverance to embrace the hard good. Doing so has...
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172. Jill Stitt: How Praying for a New Testimony resulted in Leaning into her Gifts and Sharing Some Sparkle Along the Way
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Jill Stitt is Co-Owner of Colonial Title with her husband, Keith, and up until a few months ago, she was a silent partner. During this visit you’ll hear how a series of events set her on an uncharted and unplanned path of jumping into her new role of Business Development for Colonial Title. Spoiler alert: those events include becoming an empty-nester and praying for a new testimony. You’re also going to hear about how she’s using her gifts of hospitality & customer service to create positive and memorable experiences for their clients and employees. You’ll learn more about how her...
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171. Dawn Starr: A Shining Star in Mary Kay Cosmetics
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Early in her career, Dawn Starr thought she had the perfect job until one day her daughter’s daycare called and told her that her daughter was sick and needed to be picked up. Dawn felt helpless because she wasn’t able to leave work, and neither was her husband, or any of the others she called. Although she enjoyed that job, she remembers praying that day for an alternative that allowed more flexibility so she could spend time with her daughter. At the time, she was selling Mary Kay cosmetics as a side-hustle because she was a big fan of the products. Fast-forward to today when she is a...
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170. 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.
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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